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NewsOne Now Audio Podcast: State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby On Police Reform In Baltimore

Marilyn Mosby, Maryland State’s Attorney for Baltimore City, is the youngest top prosecutor of any major city in America. At 36, she gained national attention when she announced she would prosecute six officers in the death of Freddie Gray. Mosby stopped by NewsOne Now on Tuesday to discuss criminal justice reform with host Roland Martin. Additionally, […]

Roland Martin Show Audio Podcast: Why Bernie Sanders Should NOT Drop Out Of The 2016 Presidential Race

“I believe Bernie Sanders is following Rev. Jesse Jackson 1984 and 1988 campaign model. That’s why he’s not dropping out.” – Roland Martin In this edition of The Roland Martin Show Audio Podcast, Martin explains why Sen. Bernie Sanders is not dropping out of the 2016 presidential race and how Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr.’s historic presidential […]

NewsOne Now Audio Podcast: Sanders Wins Big During Weekend Primaries, Trump, Cruz Clash Over Spouses

Bernie Sanders Sweeps Primaries In Alaska, Hawaii and Washington Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders wins big this past weekend capturing primaries inAlaska, Hawaii and Washington. Despite breaking the 1,000 delegate count some are calling for Sanders to drop out of the race for the Democratic presidential nomination. Should he end his campaign even though he is […]

Roland Martin Show Audio Podcast: Childhood Food Nightmares, Nixon’s War On Drugs Targeted Blacks & More

In this edition of The Roland Martin Show Audio Podcast: Chitlins. Snake. Raccoon. Possum. Cow tongue. Banana sandwich with mayonnaise. Hog maw. Spam. Are there foods that your parents made you eat growing up that you cannot stand today? Nixon’s War On Drugs Targeted Blacks And Hippies President Richard Nixon’s top adviser, John Ehrlichman, says […]

NewsOne Now Audio Podcast: Final Report In Flint Water Crisis Released, War On Drugs Purposefully Used To Target Blacks, Rich Black Kids More Likely To Be Incarcerated Than Poor Whites

Flint Water Crisis Final Report Released The task force appointed by Gov. Rick Snyder has released its final report on the Flint water crisis calling it “a story of government failure, intransigence, unpreparedness, delay, inaction and environmental justice.” No Jail Time Recommended For Cop Who Shot & Killed Akai Gurley Brooklyn District Attorney Kenneth Thompson […]

NewsOne Now Audio Podcast: Pres. Obama Condemns Brussels Terror Attack, Trump’s Anti-Obama Remarks Prompt Rebuke From AIPAC

Pres. Obama Condemns Brussels Terror Attack, GOP Presidential Candidates Criticize POTUS For Remaining In Cuba President Barack Obama condemned the terror attack in Brussels and defended his decision to stay in Cuba to attend a Major League Baseball exhibition. As a result of Mr. Obama’s decision all 3 Republican Presidential candidates decided to heap tons of criticism […]

NewsOne Now Audio Podcast: POTUS Trip To Cuba Concludes, Infant Mortality Rates Amongst Blacks Twice That Of Whites & More

President Barack Obama’s Historic Cuba Trip Continues In recent days, President Obama has had candid conversations with Castro about topics ranging from mending relationships between the two nations, the infamous 54-year trade embargo imposed on Cuba, along with human rights and technology advancements in the region. Congressman Charles Rangel, Congressman Al Green, Odette Casamayor, Professor of Latin American Culture at the […]

NewsOne Now Audio Podcast: Violence At Trump Rallies Continues, POTUS Visits Cuba

Violence At Trump Rallies Continues J. Hogan Gidley, Senior Communications Advisor to Mike Huckabee; Dr. Julianne Malveaux, economist and President Emerita at Bennett College; Shermichael Singleton, Republican Political Consultant; and Amber Phillips, Co-director of the organization “BLACK” joined Roland Martin on NewsOne Now to discuss the violence taking place at Trump rallies. President Obama Visits Cuba President Barack Obama became the […]

Roland Martin Show Audio Podcast: Donald Trump And The GOP’s Crisis Of Conscience

In this edition of The Roland Martin Show Audio Podcast, Martin breaks down Crisis Of Conscience Republicans are experiencing when it comes to GOP presidential frontrunner Donald Trump. Listen to the roundtable discussion featuring Roland Martin, Republican Strategist, Karen Fagen; Washington Post Columnist, EJ Dionne; and Rich Lowery on ABC’s This Week with George Stephanopoulos addressing Trump’s […]

Roland Martin Show Audio Podcast: Time For Spring Cleaning, What Are Some Items That You Need To Toss Out Of Your Life?

“I believe when it comes to seasons, it’s time for us to get rid of some old things and bring in some new things.” – Roland Martin Spring is here and it may be time for you to conduct a little spring cleaning in your life and in your relationships. It’s time to declutter your […]