# Ralph Johnson joins Tavis Smiley

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Podcast: [Tavis Smiley](https://stenobird.com/podcast/tavis-smiley-5000046)
Published: 2026-05-28T05:40:18+00:00
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## Resource

Legendary percussionist and songwriter Ralph Johnson of the iconic R&B and funk band Earth, Wind & Fire joins Tavis in studio to talk about the grand legacy of The Elements, his new book “Rhythm & Fire: A Life In Harmony With Earth, Wind & Fire,” and the upcoming HBO documentary Earth, Wind & Fire: To Be Celestial vs. That’s The Way Of The World, directed by Questlove. ** White House correspondent Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey reports exclusively from Cuba this week as part of an Emergency Fact-Finding Delegation. ** Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

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