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Roland Martin Show Audio Podcast: Are We “Too Broke To Vote?” Wisconsin GOP Member Admits Use Of Voter Suppression Tactics To Impact Elections

In this edition of The Roland Martin Show Audio Podcast, Martin discusses the controversy surrounding Nick Cannon’s “Too Broke To Vote” spoken word composition that has sparked a debate over the virtues of voting. Martin asks listeners to share their thoughts on the controversial video and asks if Nick Cannon calling for the Black electorate […]

NewsOne Now Audio Podcast: Sanders, Cruz Win Wisconsin Primaries, Nick Cannon’s “Too Broke To Vote” Causes Stir On Social Media

Bernie Sanders, Ted Cruz Win Wisconsin Primaries Roland Martin and NewsOne Now break down what these wins mean for the two candidates and how will their victories impact the 2016 presidential race. Nick Cannon’s “Too Broke To Vote” Video Causes Stir On Social Media Is Nick Cannon out to destroy the 2016 Election? In a new video […]

Roland Martin Show Audio Podcast: Was Donald Trumps Rise Fueled By “White Grievance?”

In this edition of The Roland Martin Show Audio Podcast, Martin deconstructs Bill O’Reilly’s remarks about Donald Trump’s rise being fueled by “White grievance.” ______ Rep. Donna Edwards Challenges Rep. Chris Van Hollen For A Senate Seat In Maryland Rep. Donna Edwards has upended Rep. Chris Van Hollen’s bid to succeed retiring Sen. Barbara Mikulski. Members of […]

NewsOne Now Audio Podcast: SCOTUS Unanimously Rejects One Person, One Vote Challenge, WI Voter ID Law Could Impact 300K

SCOTUS Unanimously Rejects Challenge To One Person One Vote 8-0 SCOTUS unanimously rejected a challenge to One Person, One Vote. Two residents of Texas argued states should count the voting population, not the total population, the justices disagreed 8-0. Wisconsin’s Voter ID Law Goes Into Effect, May Impact Over 300,000 Voters Voters head to the polls […]

NewsOne Now Audio Podcast: Is ‘Black Lives Matter’ The New Civil Rights Movement For A New Generation?

Is ‘Black Lives Matter’ The New Civil Rights Movement For A New Generation? Since the murder of Trayvon Martin in 2012, the Black Lives Matter movement has grown to become a major voice in this country. They have demanded issues that affect African-Americans be included in the discussion of politics and have demanded that presidential candidates include […]

NewsOne Now Audio Podcast: Civil Rights Orgs Pressure Fortune 500 Companies To Skip GOP Convention, Michael Sam Calls Out LGBT Community For Racism

Civil Rights Groups Are Asking Fortune 500 Companies To Skip The GOP Convention ‪Donald Trump‬ is likely to capture the Republican presidential nomination. Civil Rights groups are pressuring Fortune 500 companies not to participate in this year’s GOP convention. Rashad Robinson, Executive Director of Color of Change joined Roland Martin on NewsOne Now to discuss […]

Roland Martin Show Audio Podcast: Michael Sam Says He Has Faced More Racism In The Gay Community Than Black Homophobia

In the latest issue of Attitude Magazine, Michael Sam says the LGBT community has a long way to go when it comes to racial equality. Sam told Attitude, “People have told me I’m not gay enough, people have told me I’m not black enough. I don’t know what that means. You want to be accepted by […]

NewsOne Now Audio Podcast: Pres. Obama Commutes The Sentences Of 61 Non-Violent Drug Offenders, Trump Wants To Punish Women Seeking Abortions

Pres. Obama Commutes The Sentences Of 61 Non-Violent Drug Offenders President Obama’s plan to reform the criminal justice system means another round of commuting sentences. Yesterday, he met with several ex-offenders who have had their sentences commuted by his administration or former presidents Bush and Clinton. The President says commuting sentences gives people a second chance to do extraordinary things […]

Roland Martin Show Audio Podcast: America Still Can’t Deal With African Americans That Are Unbought, Unbossed & Demand Respect

“I ain’t taking a backseat to nobody …” – Roland Martin In America there are some individuals who can’t handle a Black man with power who is unbought and unbossed. In this special edition of The Roland Martin Show Audio Podcast, Martin breaks down America’s problem with powerful African American men and women who understand exactly who they […]

NewsOne Now Audio Podcast: Supreme Court Deadlocks On Union Fees Case, 12 Detroit Principals Stole $1M In Kickback Scheme

SCOTUS Deadlocks 4-4 In A Mandatory Union Fees Case The Supreme Court deadlocks in a key labor case. The Justices split 4-4 allowing an appeals court ruling in favor of the California Teachers Association to stand. Lee Saunders, President of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal employees joined Roland Martin on NewsOne Now to discuss […]