Tavis Smiley Returns to Public Radio
Date: Sunday, March 13, 2005
Tavis Smiley has found a new public radio home and will begin hosting a weekend discussion show next month.
Smiley, who left National Public Radio in December after a contract dispute, on Thursday announced a deal with Public Radio International to host “The Tavis Smiley Show” and produce other programs.
He will continue to serve as host of his late-night PBS talk show “ Tavis Smiley “ and is creating a series of prime-time specials for PBS. The first, “American Ascension,” is set to air this summer.
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