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NewsOne Now Fences Movie Special Audio Podcast

Fences starring Denzel Washington and Viola Davis premieres in theaters nationwide on Christmas day. The film adapted from August Wilson’s original screenplay and the hit Broadway stage play has received critical acclaim. As a period piece, Fences draws its narrative from the story of Troy Maxson, a mid-century Pittsburgh sanitation worker who once dreamed of becoming a professional […]

Roland Martin Show Audio Podcast: The Power Of ‘Silver Rights’

It’s time for African Americans to understand “silver rights” and not just civil rights in America. In this edition of The Roland Martin Show, Roland Martin discusses how important it is for the Black America to build wealth. If you want to have a real discussion about how America operates you have to have a […]

NewsOne Now Audio Podcast: Officials Charged In The Flint Water Crisis, Trump Supporters Believe Blacks Are Less Deserving, John Hope Bryant Named Innovator Of The Year

Emergency Managers And City Officials Charged in The Flint Water Crisis Four officials were criminally charged for their involvement in the Flint Water Crisis. Mayor Karen Weaver discusses the charges and current conditions on the ground. Trump Voters Think Blacks Are Less Deserving Than “Average Americans” The Huffington Post recently conducted a survey which found […]

Trump Secures Electoral College Victory, FOP Wants Trump To Bring Back Racial Profiling, POTUS Wants To Help Rebuild Democratic Party

Donald Trump Secures Electoral College Victory  Electoral College members met on Monday to certify the 2016 presidential election results making Donald Trump’s win official. Pennsylvania Elector Ash Khare discusses the Electoral College vote and why he supported Trump’s election. FOP Wants Trump To Bring Back Racial Profiling  The Fraternal Order of Police, the nation’s largest […]

Roland Martin Show Audio Podcast: Big Announcement, How Do Trump Voters Feel About Blacks? Did Pres. Obama Do Enough For The DNC?

Roland Martin makes a BIG announcement during the first hour of The Roland Martin Show. On January 30th, 2017, Martin will broadcast the final edition of The Roland Martin Show in this format. Stay tuned for details. How do Trump voters feel about African Americans? We’ll break down the sentiments expressed by some of Donald Trump’s […]

Roland Martin Show Audio Podcast: Electoral College Drama, North Carolina GOP Conspires To Steal An Election

Electoral College members cast their votes for President. Is the Electoral College system out of date? Should the United States institute a new set of checks and balances to ensure fair and open elections? Donald Trump refuses to accept that Russia played a role in determining the outcome of the 2016 presidential election. Republicans in North […]

NewsOne Now Audio Podcast: Senators Call For Russian Hacking Probe, Electoral College Dilemma, The NC Political Blueprint

Senators Call For Probe Into Russian Hacking Of 2016 Election A bipartisan group of senators is calling for a special select committee with the sole purpose of investigating Russia’s cyber-attacks targeting the presidential election. On Friday, President Barack Obama called Russian President Vladimir Putin on the carpet for his role in the attacks––without mentioning Donald Trump by […]

‘It’s Game Time!’ LISTEN To Roland Martin’s VSU Fall Commencement Address

Everybody has the potential for greatness, the question is will you do what is necessary to be great? Watch Roland Martin deliver Virginia State University’s Fall Commencement address titled, “It’s Game Time.” on YouTube. Want more Roland Martin? Watch NewsOne Now every weekday morning starting at 7AM ET on TV One. Listen to The Roland […]

NewsOne Now Audio Podcast: Terror Expert Says Russia’s Impact On 2016 Election A ‘Scripted Intelligence Operation’

Terrorism Intelligence Expert: Russia’s Impact On 2016 Election A ‘Scripted Intelligence Operation’ New intelligence shows Russia’s meddling in the U.S. presidential election was more than just an attempt to sow chaos into the electoral process. Both Democrats and Republicans are planning to conduct joint investigations while President Barack Obama called for intelligence agencies to review the […]

NewsOne Now Audio Podcast: Dylann Roof Denied Mistrial, CNN Sued For Religious & Racial Discrimination, Was Trump Co-Opted By Russia?

White Supremacist Dylann Roof Denied Mistrial A judge has denied a motion for a mistrial in the case of  Dylann Roof, the shooter who killed nine parishioners at Emanuel AME Church in June 2015. Judge Richard Gergel dismissed the motion, saying a comment by a grief-stricken witness was a religious statement, and was not enough to declare a mistrial. […]