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Jerrold Smith

Urban Family Focus with Jerrold Smith

Saturday 7AM
A spiritual and scientific evidence-based talk show focusing on issues that affect our community that are not always openly and honestly discussed amongst urban families hosted by Jerrold Smith.

Black Lives Matter Show

BLM’s This Is Not A Drill

Saturday 8AM
“There is nothing so powerful as an idea whose time has come.” Black Lives Matter Los Angeles will anchor the weekends on KBLA Talk 1580, hosting its own weekly show to bring vital resources and information to the beloved community. The whole world has heard the loud clamor of their unparalleled public outcry for social justice. Now, listeners can tune in weekly for updates and marching orders.

Tyrone Howard

You Must Learn with Dr. Tyrone Howard

Saturday 10AM
A show that examines a variety of topics about education. The show is centered on how education can be used as a tool for transformation in our homes, communities, schools, colleges, universities, and wider global community. It focuses on children and families, with a particular focus on individuals, institutions, policies and practices that are rooted in progressive solutions to enhance the lives of those who have historically been marginalized.

Legal Lens with Angela Reddock-Wright

Legal Lens with Angela Reddock-Wright

Saturday 11AM
Hosted by attorney and mediator Angela Reddock-Wright, this weekly show features some of the nation’s top attorneys, legislators, policy and changemakers. Angela moderates a dialogue of hot-button political, economic, social, and cultural issues seen through a legal lens that can help fellow citizens better understand what’s at stake and how best to use their agency.

Cassie Betts

Talk Tech To Me Uncut with Cassie Betts

Saturday 12N
Tech is the new Black! Keep your Birkin Bags, we prefer NFTs these days! Meet Cassie Betts, the iconic woman turning South Central LA into a tech mecca, by any means necessary. From offering free tech education to solidifying a place for the disinvested in the new meta world, Cassie Betts is helping to reinvent South LA and beyond. “Talk Tech To Me Uncut” focuses on conversations with the leaders making breakthroughs in the technology ecosystem we live by daily, spotlighting the very men and women making the future of tech brighter and Blacker.

The Back Story with Mischa Duffie

The Back Story with Mischa Duffie

Saturday 1PM
Every story has a story…a back story. Why this book with this title? Why this movie with these characters? Why this song with these lyrics? What about this topic commanded an op-ed? The Back Story explores the creative reckoning of writers and celebrates the power of words and those who write them while elevating how stories cultivate connection and purpose.

Café Mocha

Café Mocha

Saturday 2PM
Hosts YoYo, Loni Love and Angelique Perrin bring their own distinct points of view on contemporary issues, along with social commentary, celebrity interviews and inspirational self-help advice.

The Sweet Spot with Angelique Francis

Living in the Sweet Spot with Angelique Francis

Saturday 3PM
True stories from the ordinary to the extraordinary. Stories of thriving, surviving and growing. From heartbreaks and failures to triumphs and leaps of faith, authentic stories told by unapologetically bold overcomers.

TOSHA, TEAL AND URAL

KBLA’s Lyric Lounge with Tosha, Teal and Ural

Saturday 4PM
Music makes the world go round, and we all love song lyrics. Each week Tosha, Teal and Ural dissect and debate the lyrics of the songs on the soundtrack of our lives. From R&B to Reggae, Hip-Hop to Jazz, Gospel to Country, Blues to Rock, Soul to Folk, they love lyrics and breaking them down.

Jeshana Johnson

Let’s Get Intimate with Dr. Jeshana Johnson

Saturday 5PM
What will be the long-term effects, big or small, on love and relationships once we transcend this season of social disruption? Will our relationships survive this pandemic and an uncertain future? One thing is certain: when couples engage in meaningful and healthy relationships and have healthy sex, they raise healthy children, which creates healthy families and communities. Dr. Johnson is on a mission to help us heal our relationships. #SexLivesMatter

Ray Richardson

Out of Bounds with Ray Richardson

Saturday 7PM
Ray Richardson is a veteran journalist having worked in his native Chicago, Phoenix and Minneapolis-St. Paul covering most all major sports. Ray is the voice of the “KBLA Sports Minute” heard weekdays and hosts the sports show “Out of Bounds” on weekends. No debates, no speculation, just the info you need. ​

Karen and Ernest

Food for Thought with Karen and Ernest

Saturday 8PM
A show that features the art of dining. The art of dining encompasses far more than simply consuming food; it embraces the sensory experience, social interaction, and aesthetic pleasure that come together to create a memorable meal. From the delicate arrangement of ingredients on a plate to the symphony of flavors and textures that unfold on the palate, dining is a harmonious blend of culinary craftsmanship and artistic expression. It is a space where people gather, engage in meaningful conversations, and savor the joys of indulgence, making every meal an opportunity to elevate the act of eating into a truly remarkable affair.

Keith Underwood

Black In The Green Room with Keith Underwood

Saturday 9PM
Hosted by Keith Underwood, Black In The Greenroom profiles and celebrates Black entertainers, creators and showbiz executives who tell real stories from their lives and careers. Keith has spent most of his professional life as a Hollywood publicist helping celebrities achieve their dreams. Black In The Greenroom is for anyone who aspires to have a career in the entertainment industry or listeners who just want to sip the “tea” poured directly into your cup by your favorite celebrities and personalities.

Bill Banfield

Jazz Urbane with Bill Banfield

Saturday 10PM
Jazz Urbane Hour is an inspiring music show hosted by Bill Banfield. Join Dr. Banfield as he dives into the profound aesthetics and deep significance of music within the fabric of Black lives. Through captivating conversations with influential musicians and entertainers, this groundbreaking show shines a spotlight on contemporary cultural issues and the artistry that defines our times. “Jazz Urbane Hour” serves as a platform to honor and celebrate music as an essential and meaningful expression of Black cultural identity, showcasing its enduring relevance and necessity in our ever-evolving world. Tune in and be transported on a sonic journey that resonates with the soul of a community.

TOSHA, TEAL AND URAL

KBLA’s Lyric Lounge with Tosha, Teal and Ural

Saturday 11PM (Rebroadcast)
Music makes the world go round, and we all love song lyrics. Each week Tosha, Teal and Ural dissect and debate the lyrics of the songs on the soundtrack of our lives. From R&B to Reggae, Hip-Hop to Jazz, Gospel to Country, Blues to Rock, Soul to Folk, they love lyrics and breaking them down.

Café Mocha

Café Mocha

Sunday 12AM (Rebroadcast)
Hosts YoYo, Loni Love and Angelique Perrin bring their own distinct points of view on contemporary issues, along with social commentary, celebrity interviews and inspirational self-help advice.

The Best of KBLA

The Best of KBLA

Sunday 1AM
From politics to pop culture, struggles for justice to social movements, entertainment news to cultural commentary, influencer interviews to relationships and sex talk! PLUS…art, lifestyle, science and business….We’ve Got A Lot To Talk About!

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