“Tavis Smiley” Announces 11 New Markets, Expands Into Key Swing States of Michigan and Wisconsin

SmileyAudioMedia, Inc. is thrilled to announce that with the addition of 11 new affiliate agreements, “Tavis Smiley” is the fastest growing syndicated Black radio talk show in America. The flagship show, “Tavis Smiley,” which features newsmakers, influencers, authors, artists, activists, and entrepreneurs, broadens its national reach in the month of May by launching in key markets that include Orlando, FL (WHPB 98.5 FM), Detroit, MI (WGPR 107.5 FM) and Milwaukee, WI (WNOV 860 AM/106.5 FM) on which “Tavis Smiley” premieres Monday, May 6, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. CT, weekdays.

The show’s expanded reach also includes stations in, Albuquerque, NM (KMGG 99.9 FM), Flint, MI (WFOV 92.1 FM), Jonesboro, AR (KLEK 102.5 FM), Muskegon, MI (WUVS-LP 103.7 FM), Benton Harbor, MI (WVBH-LP 105.3 FM), Montgomery, AL (WUMO 94.5 FM), Natchez, MS (WMIS 1240 AM) and Marshall, TX (KBWC 91.1 FM).

In less than a year of national syndication, “Tavis Smiley” is covering U.S. markets from coast-to-coast and top-to-bottom, including prominent spots in the nation’s top three media markets – #1 (New York City), #2 (Los Angeles) and #3 (Chicago).

“The show’s expansion into media markets across the United States, including heritage stations in key battleground states like Michigan and Wisconsin, represents the continuation of our vision for this innovative, unapologetically progressive programming,” stated Tavis Smiley, owner of SmileyAudioMedia, Inc., show host, and most recent recipient of the coveted “Freedom of Speech” Award from Talkers 2023. “We will continue to provide our growing listener base with enlightening and empowering programming geared toward African Americans and other citizens of color, and we will cover topics that other radio shows are too timid to discuss.”

“Tavis Smiley” also broadcasts in other markets across the United States including Los Angeles, CA (KBLA Talk 1580 AM); New York, NY (WHCR 90.3 FM); Chicago, IL (WVON 1690 AM); Washington, D.C. (WOL 1450 AM); Philadelphia, PA (WURD 900 AM/96.1 FM); Des Moines, IA (KJMC 89.3 FM); New Orleans, LA (WBOK 1230 AM) and more.

Tavis Smiley will continue to serve as managing editor of his signature show with SmileyAudioMedia, Inc. producing and syndicating the program.

Until you talk to Tavis…the story is not complete. We’ve got a lot to talk about!