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Roland Martin Show Audio Podcast: Trump Comes Clean On Vet Contributions, Martin Blasts Snoop Dogg’s “Roots” Rant

In this edition of The Roland Martin Show: Donald Trump and his campaign get busted over claims he raised nearly $6 million for veterans groups. Listen to portions of Trump’s live press conference addressing donations/contributions to veterans organizations. The Washington Post reported: Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he had given away all the money he had raised […]

NewsOne Now Audio Podcast: Can Jobs & Economic Empowerment Stop The Killing In Chicago? Education Gap Fueling The Black Unemployment Crisis

Can Jobs & Economic Empowerment Stop The Killing In Chicago? The summer in Chicago has already gotten off to a deadly start, with gun violence claiming the lives of five and injuring nearly 60. According to the Chicago Tribune, there have been 1,400 shooting victims so far this year and 2016 is just about to reach its […]

NewsOne Now Roots Special Audio Podcast

Nearly forty years after Roots debuted on national television, the History Channel has brought the iconic story back to the forefront of our nation’s consciousness. History’s re-imagining of one of the highest-rated TV shows of all time “will allow new audiences to experience this epic family saga with a new vision that is both inspiring […]

Roland Martin Show Audio Podcast: Learning How To Figure It Out To Further Your Career, Changes At Baylor University After Sex Assault Report, 150 Years Of Obamacare

Stuck in a career rut, not able to advance in your chosen filed or profession? Roland Martin, Host of The Roland Martin Show explains sometimes the thing keeping you from getting to the next level is staring back at you in the mirror. In this edition of The Roland Martin Show, Martin shares with viewers […]

NewsOne Now Audio Podcast: White High School Football Players Rape Black Teammate With A Hanger, BMore Cops Sue Marilyn Mosby, + 150 Years Of Obamacare

A mentally challenged teenage boy was sexually assaulted by three of his football teammates. The rape took place in a high school locker-room in the small town of Dietrich, Idaho according to a civil lawsuit. The suspects – John R.K. Howard, Tanner Ward, and an unidentified 16 year old, tricked the victim into accepting a hug. […]

NewsOne Now Audio Podcast: Bill Cosby To Stand Trial For Sex Assault, GOP Sues To Strip Ex-Cons Of Voting Rights, DOJ Seeks Death Penalty For Dylann Roof,

Bill Cosby Will Stand Trial For Criminal Sex Assault In Pennsylvania A Pennsylvania judge ordered Bill Cosby to stand trial on criminal sexual assault charges. The judge found there was sufficient evidence to try the entertainment mogul on three counts of felony aggravated indecent assault. The charges stem from an incident more than a decade ago […]

‘The Undefeated’: ESPN Launches New Site On Race, Sports & Culture

Roland Martin talks to Editor in Chief Kevin Merida and staff writer Jesse Washington about the launch of ESPN’s site that focuses on race, sports and culture, The Undefeated. On the staff being primarily black: “We are doing something special. We could’ve started 10 Undefeateds and with all black journalists. There is a wealth of talent out there, […]

NewsOne Now Audio Podcast: Baltimore Cop Edward Nero Acquitted, SCOTUS Tosses Death Sentence After Prosecutors Bar Blacks From A Jury, Black Leaders/Lawmakers Push Back Against SB873

Baltimore Cop Edward Nero Found Not Guilty On All Charges In Connection With The Death Of Freddie Gray One of the Baltimore police officers charged in connection with the death of Freddie Gray is a free man. Edward Nero was acquitted of second-degree assault, reckless endangerment and misconduct in office. Nero was one of six officers charged […]

Roland Martin Show Audio Podcast: Edward Nero Found Not Guilty In Connection With The Death Of Freddie Gray, Teen Barred From Graduation Over Beard

In this edition of The Roland Martin Show, Michael Imhotep founder of The African History Network sits in for Roland martin. Today’s topics include: The not guilty verdict in the Edward Nero trial and why prosecutors not meet the burden of proof during the bench trial.   African American Valedictorian was not allowed to participate in Graduation […]

Dr. Patti Sanders Smith Solicits Help To Prevent Three N.C. HBCUs From Closing

Roland Martin talks to President of the Winston-Salem State University National Alumni Association Dr. Patti Sanders Smith, about the new North Carolina bill that could shut down three HBCUs (Elizabeth City University, Fayetteville State University and Winston-Salem State University. “This bill would reduce tuition at Winston Salem by 70%. The Divine Nine met in Raleigh and […]