I have to agree with mamawa I stopped listening to the show recently. I have even requested our only black station to change to steve harvey. the show is going down.... Tavis stinks .... I only like al sharpton.

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If Tavis was just getting home at 5:00 AM on the west coast and had not seen the debate because of the concert,,,How could he comment on wha was said during the debate???????? I know Tom and the TJMS crew want to inform us and for us to want to be informed, but I too feel the show has gotten silly and the joke, even on serious matters, never stop. I think I am smart enough and my attention span is long enough for you to tell me a news story and NOT mix in music and off color or sexual jokes. To me, It deminishes the seriousness of the story, and seems childish. As for Tavis talking about brest cancer, It was a touching story and the set-up was not to draw attention to his popularity, but how someone simply trying to suppor a friend, can have their eyes opened and learn how wide spread condition such as this effect so many people. Even people we don't know are dealing with health matters. To Tavis, Thanks for all you have done for black america and black americans. Thank you for taying true to issues and telling us what needed to said even when we did not want to hear it. I know I am a better person, father, community leader, because you loved us enough share your thoughts and pearls of wisdom and insight with me and millions more every tuesday and thursday morning. I have read a lot of the comments posted here and am shocked by the hate in some of them. Then I know that hate is only love turned inside out.

I don't necessarily think that Tavis has a problem with Obama. I believe that he is trying to be as civil as possible with all of the controversy surround by this primary election. Anyone who has been an advid listener of the TJMS would know that Tavis has openly supported Barack in the past. I believe that Tavis is a supporter of Barack, however in this particular situation with his job on PBS and with his position on the TJMS, he has to act as a neutral party during this election. I think like most people we criticize, we have forgotten about the issues and I think that it is Tavis who is more or less trying to re-focus our attention on the issues at hand. Obviously Tavis' commentary evaded the debate for a reason. As people I feel as though we need to stop downing each other especially Tavis, who has done nothing but uplift us and enlighten during the past 12 years. Tavis is human and we all certainly have had our share of stress on the job. So if we want him to go back to being the same old Tavis maybe we should embrace his political commentaries as food for thought instead of knocking him for allowing us to think of the issues outside of the box. Breast Cancer is an issue affecting Black America and sometimes we need to recognize the issues and put the childish semantics on the back burner. I'm personally tired of this primary election. I think Clinton needs to step down, so that we can focus on preparing for the election in November.

Black people. None of you have to love Obama, but I do think there is a lot to love about him. He aspires to be president of The United States of America. This is impressive and he should be applauded for having the courage to run in the face of criticism from every corner--from whites, blacks, hispanics, conservatives, democrats, women. Fortunately, there is a large cross section of the country that is ready for change. We do need a change from the last 8 years of Bush. I don't expect leaders to be perfect. Dr. King was not perfect and neither is Obama. Barack just needs to give it his best shot. He has run an outstanding, grassroots campaign (never been done folks until he came along!) and if nothing else he should be applauded for that. And reminder: You cannot compare Condi Rice and Clarence Thomas to Obama. Neither ran for elective office! Condi and Clarence are Team Bush. Obama is trying to reverse the catastrophe of Team Bush. Some conservative posters think that Obama is not the one. Well if he isn't, who is? McCain? Is he really an alternative? And Hilliary? Her negatives go up and up. If not Obama, WHO???????

Tom, enough already about Tavis. Roland Martin could easily fill in his time!

history needs to be made for this country to move forward and stand up to its creed that all men are created equal, Lets not forget in america race is still a divisive issues in communities around this country . I know much want change on the ground if obama is elected president and i also know that it will be the overwhelming white vote that will get him into office, I believe there needs to be a different face in the white house for the world view about the U.S. which is negative thanks to our elitist white brethen . change is good no matter how small and insignificant especially if it si positive.

If you feel ostracized by not supporting Barack Obama, try supporting a conservative, Republican candidate.

I have many friends who agree with Tavis as I do, but we are ostracized by the Black community because we don't support Obama. It seems that we are only allowed freedom of thought or speech if we agree to support Mr. Barack. Otherwise, there is a heated argument.

Tom...frankly, I didn't WANT to hear anything Travis had to say about the debate. Listening to Travis talk about this political race has been akin to listening to FOXNEWS. He lost me with his unbalanced criticisms of Obama and no criticisms of the other candidates. I have never heard him say anything positive about Obama. I suspect he didn't say anthing about the debate because his comments would do nothing but gather more criticisms towards him and he knows that. One thing I have begun to realize about Travis is how ego-driven he appears. Even his commentary about his friend with breast cancer was peppered with tales of his popularity. His not talking about the debate was appropriate. His leaving your show is also appropriate. Frankly, he has lost my respect along the way.

Sometimes, Tom, a man gets tired of trying to give people information that, although it will help broaden their perspective of an issue, they don't want to hear it. Such is the case with Barack Obama. Black people have granted him the protected class status of their pastor. Anything that said that is perceived as negative is met with outrage. Since the people Tavis serves to inform do not want to know what they don't know, there is no need for him to spit into the wind, knowing that it will blow back in his face, and jeopardize support that he may need to get from these same people for his other projects.

I agree with you Tom. Tavis didn't say shiggity about the debate. I guess his last book will be covenent with the black dollar.

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Tom you too must be surprised by the arrogance and ignorance of many of your listeners. Obama is going to let them down - I'll bet you on it... Clarence Thomas is on the supreme court, Condi Rice is secretary of state and Africans sold us into slavery also.

I just don't know anymore...I want so much to give Tavis the benefit of the doubt...but it's getting hard when there is no mention of the travesty that was witness on Wednesday night. ...mmmm -Joe

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Sorry, the computer did not spell check. Another thing Tom, Tavis really isn't doing his job. Who care if J and B are married!! He should be speaking about the issues, but he's doing it out of spite Tom. I am so glad you have this blog.. I know Jay and Sybil don't agree with Tavis's Shiggady and neither does the Celeb Snitch!! They just don't want to make you mad Tom.. Man up to Tavis..

I agree with most who say Tavis has been an asset to the black community for many years. However, as the presidential campaign has heated up, the tone of the commentaries have been disturbing. One glaring example of the inequality directed towards Barack Obama was the week he made his infamous 'racial issues in America' speech. The speech was given on a Tuesday afternoon. Tavis was unable to give his commentary that Tuesday morning prior to the Obama's speech. Therefore, during Thursday's commentary Tavis chose to give his Tuesday prepared commentary on what Obama should do and should say. That's fine. I had no problem with Tavis wanting the public to hear what he thought/wrote prior to Obama's speech. However, it would have been proper for Tavis to utilize the next scheduled commentary to praise Obama or at least acknowledge what a great and inspirational speech he gave. Tavis said nothing. How can one give thoughts on what Obama should say and then when he says it and does a great job at it, you ignore him. This was disturbing. Obama said many of the things Tavis suggested and I think it is only fair to give Obama credit. That particular scenario sealed it for me. I was disappointed with him. Don't criticize a man for what he MIGHT NOT say, then not give him credit for what he DID say.

More changes? Or, am I just paranoid? I find since yesterday that my account has been deleted. Also your new comment feature does not facilitate review and spell checking. I think I get the point. So as my last comment on this site, I will just let you know, I no longer care what Tavis comments contain. I make it a point to mute the radio when he is on. Its your show, for as long as you have an audiance. Although there are many things that you do that are good and ther are many parts of the showthat I enjoy, I do have other listening options. And the point I think you are making to me is to excersize them.

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Tom in reading your blog I am struck by the fact that the things you are saying do not need to be said to us. they need to be said to Tavis. Perhaps he is a little gun shy in light of recent events. Maybe he need re-assurance that he can speak freely and openly about the issues that matter. His commentary on breast can was important but the debates was more topical and seemingly he should have woven that in to this commentary.

I have listened to Tavis over the past 12 years and know that he does not stray from a issues. That being said, I think Tavis is just plain tired of being pounded by black folks who DO NOT want to hear any criticism of Obama. I have heard the same thing happen across America to any Black not supporting Obama. Sometimes when we choose to be critical, we should check the mirror first. Breast Cancer is far more important than a debate even I didn't watch.

Tom, why can't you just accept the fact that not all of us feel the same about Tavis as you do?!!! I respect Tavis as a commentator but his rundown of Obama didn't sit well with your listeners and you know what? They have every right to feel that way, just as you have every right to feel as you do. I say, let it go and let's move on! Honestly, I don't care why Tavis is leaving your show; as long as he's happy and doing what he thinks is best, not only for him but for his people. Again, can we move on?

Maybe Tavis didn't mention the debate because he didn't want to share that Stephanolopus used to work for Bill Clinton when he was President, and that's probably why Obama was almost "nicked-picked" to death! I mean really, was Stephanolopus, Gibson or even Hillary wearin a flag pin? For surely if he, Tavis, thought that sharing the Mary J Blige and Jay-Z concert was important, then it must have crossed his mind that we wanted to hear his comments about the debate. Has he ever NOT taken a chance to comment on a debate before?

My theory is, Tavis is going to stay clear of politic at this point. I can't speak for Tavis, but, I believe he is going to start give himself a break from all the political issues on the airwave!