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The Roland Martin Show Audio Podcast: State Of The Black Union

According to this year’s State of the Black Union report, “the shadow of crisis has NOT passed.” Roland Martin talks with Erika Totten, Founder of ToLiveUnchained.com and Nyle Forte break down the State of the Black Union report that was released on Thursday, January 22. Plus, the New York Times is reporting Justice Department lawyers will recommend […]

NewsOne Now Audio Podcast: Obama, Boehner, Threats Of Vetoes & Netanyahu

Let the gamesmanship begin! Speaker John Boehner has attempted to one-up President Barack Obama after the State of the Union Address by inviting none other than Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to speak at a joint session of Congress without consulting the White House in advance. Former RNC Chair Michael Steele joined Roland Martin and the “NewsOne Now” Straight […]

Roland Martin: Pres. Obama Missed An Opportunity To Address Criminal Justice Reform In SOTU [VIDEO]

Roland Martin appeared on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” to discuss President Barack Obama’s 2015 State of the Union Address. Martin highlighted Pres. Obama making the case that there are areas where Democrats and Republicans agree and should be able to work together. Two areas where both sides of the isle agree on are education and infrastructure. […]

Multiple Republican Responses To The SOTU And Sen. Ted Cruz’s Video Gaffe [VIDEO]

Roland Martin appeared on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” to analyze President Barack Obama’s State of the Union Address and the multiple Republican responses. Two of the night’s most notable GOP responses came from Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst and Texas’ Sen. Ted Cruz. Watch the video to see what made their responses so memorable.

NewsOne Now Audio Podcast: Full Analysis Of Pres. Obama’s State Of The Union Address

Valerie Jarrett: “The Nay Sayers In D.C. Have Been Proven Wrong”  Valerie Jarrett, Senior Advisor to President Barack Obama and G.K. Butterfield, Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus joined Roland Martin on “NewsOne Now” to share their views as well as opinions on Pres. Obama’s State of the Union Address. Jarrett told Martin, “Many of […]

Roland Martin On The President’s State Of The Union Address

Roland Martin talks to the Tom Joyner Morning Show about his thoughts on President Obama’s sixth State of the Union address. Nigeria? #BlackLivesMatter? Both were noticeably missing from POTUS’ speech. Listen to the Tom Joyner Morning Show 24/7! WEEKDAYS: listen continuously every 4 hours starting live Monday – Friday at 6am ET. Catch Tom Joyner’s Right Back at Cha every WEEKEND: starting […]

Roland S. Martin Show Audio Podcast: What To Expect From The State Of The Union Address

Roland S. Martin is back with the ALL NEW “Roland S. Martin Show” on the Empowerment Radio Network. In this inaugural edition of “The Roland S. Martin Show,” Martin talks with Lauren Victoria Burke and Dr. Jason Johnson about what America should expect from President Barack Obama’s State of the Union Address. Be sure to […]

NewsOne Now Audio Podcast: Should Ferguson, #BlackLivesMatter Be A Prominent Part Of The State Of The Union?

Will Pres. Obama Mention #Ferguson, #BlackLivesMatter Movement During His State Of The Union Address? Roland Martin and the “NewsOne Now” Straight Talk panel, featuring Lauren Victoria Burke, Dr. Jason Johnson, Sophia A. Nelson and Cleo Manago to discuss what topics President Barack Obama should address during his State of the Union speech. Will Pres. Obama talk […]

The Daily Signal: What Should The Nation Expect From Pres. Obama’s State Of The Union Address?

“NewsOne Now” host Roland Martin joins the The Daily Signal’s coverage of the 2015 State of the Union Address. The Daily Signal’s pre-State of the Union coverage includes Crystal Wright, Roland Martin, Jim Carafano, David Azerrad and hosted by award-winning TV journalist, Jamie Jackson. As you may or may not know, any panel with Roland […]

NewsOne Now Audio Podcast: Honoring A King

On “NewsOne Now” we’re celebrating Martin Luther King Day with our very best coverage of his life and legacy beyond his speeches. King’s sister and children urge us to remember the ideals and not just he icon during his memorial dedication that took place in the nation’s capital. Tavis Smiley, Oprah Winfrey, David Oyelowo and […]