The Tavis Smiley Show


	Now you can hear some of the best segments from The Tavis Smiley Show from PRI in our weekly podcast available every Friday at 12 noon (PST)!

The Tavis Smiley Show from PRI appreciates the support of its national underwriters. The program is produced by Smiley Radio Properties, Inc. and distributed by PRI.

Hour One

	Historic Supreme Court Pick Maryland Law Professor Sherrilyn Ifill discusses President Obama's pick for the Supreme Court as the speculation now moves to how Judge Sotomayor's confirmation will play out in Congress. Listen Now!
	Ode to Elements of Style Dr. Eddie Glaude says there's substance in Style, as he celebrates Strunk and White's classic writing text. www.princeton.edu/ africanamericanstudies Listen Now!
	Trouble in Pakistan Foreign policy experts Ambassador Teresita Schaffer and Dr. Zia Mian look at US policy towards Pakistan amid its internal struggles and reports of a growing nuclear arsenal. Listen Now!
	Jumpstart Your Own Recovery Financial expert Suze Orman weighs in on the latest developments in the economic recovery, and has tips on how you can jumpstart your own recovery. www.suzeorman.com Listen Now!
	*Ms. Cahill for Congress* Sixth grade teacher Tierney Cahill recounts her run for Congress and the unique role her students, including Maya Hoffman, had in her campaign. The story is featured in the new book, *Ms. Cahill for Congress*. www.mscahillforcongress.com Listen Now!

Hour Two

Part One: The Beginnings

Brothers Robert "Kool" Bell and Khalis Bayyan, aka Ronald Bell, remember forming the band when they were just kids in Jersey City. Band members Dennis "DT' Thomas and George Bell also share their memories of the early days.

www.koolandthegang.com

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Part Two: The Hits

Kool and the Gang founder Khalis Bayyan and drummer George Brown discuss the band's transition from Jazz to Funk, and share the back stories behind some of the band's biggest hits.

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Part Three: The Legacy

Brothers Robert "Kool" Bell and Khalis Bayyan and drummer George Brown share their thoughts about the legacy of Kool and the Gang. Also, family and friends of the band share their favorite memories over the decades.

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