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NewsOne Now Audio Podcast: Victim Of Attack At Trump Rally Speaks Out

“Trump Cheered It On:” Victim Of Attack At Rally Speaks Out To Roland Martin Violence at Donald Trump rallies is nothing new, but these violent incidents are becoming more common, and what’s worse, Trump seems to condone the actions of his supporters. Earlier this week at a North Carolina rally, African-American man Rakeem Jones was attacked by a […]

Roland Martin Show Audio Podcast: Words Matter

Why do folks say we are looking for “qualified minorities?” Why the qualifier qualified? You ever heard someone say we want “qualified whites”? Words matter and can be used to destroy the psyche of a people. In this edition of The Roland Martin Show Audio Podcast, Martin discusses how words can be used to halt […]

NewsOne Now Audio Podcast: Presidential Politics, Ebony’s “Body Brigade” & Zoe Saldana’s Portrayal Of Nina Simone Sparks Colorism Controversy

Sanders‬ And ‪Clinton‬ Spar During Democratic Presidential Debate and Speak Out Against Donald Trump Roland Martin and the NewsOne Now panel recap Wednesday night’s Democratic presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders. Roland Martin’s Political Plan To Rally The Democratic Base & Nominate A Black Woman To The Supreme Court Roland Martin who does […]

Roland Martin Show Audio Podcast: School Choice Is The Black Choice

I’m sick and tired of all the lies regarding charters and vouchers. I have one goal: Get our kids educated! – Roland Martin In this edition of The Roland Martin Show Audio Podcast, Martin unveils his School Choice is the Black Choice initiative. Martin is joined on air by Rishawn Biddle from DropOutNation.net and Dr. Steve Perry, Founder […]

Political Analyst Stuart Stevens Says Hillary Clinton Will Beat Donald Trump

  Roland Martin talks to political analyst Stuart Stevens about the downhill turn of the GOP party and if Donald Trump will survive against Hillary Clinton. “We’re on track here to prove that not only is God a woman but God has endorsed Hillary Clinton. It was supposed to be a great year for Republicans, but it’s […]

NewsOne Now Audio Podcast: Underestimating Sanders, Stop Trump Campaign Looks To Derail Trump, Courtney B. Vance Talks “The People v. O.J.”

NewsOne Now Primary Recap: Did Clinton Underestimate  Sanders? Stop Trump Campaign in Full Swing Roland Martin and the NewsOne Now political panel analyze the latest primary election results and discuss the current state of the 2016 presidential race. Did Hillary Clinton and the Democratic Party underestimate Bernie Sanders. Plus, the “Stop Trump” campaign has left […]

NewsOne Now Audio Podcast: Class Action Suit Filed In #FlintWaterCrisis, Sanders “Ghetto” Gaffe, Lawsuit Claims Confederate X On Mississippi’s Flag Promotes Hostility

Class Action Lawsuit Cites Wide-Reaching Negligence In The Flint Water Crisis On Monday, seven families who have been poisoned by lead as a result of the Flint Water Crisis filed a class action lawsuit that could include up to 8,000 young people. The group cites federal environmental laws and is seeking a class action status for what […]

NewsOne Now Audio Podcast: Super Saturday Recap, Dem Debate Reveals Issues With Clinton, Sanders + #ShowerFlint Initiative

NewsOne Now Super Saturday & Democratic Debate In Flint Recap NewsOne Now guest host Jeff Johnson and today’s political discussion panel analyze this past weekend’s primary/caucus results and recap the Democratic presidential debate held in Flint, Michigan. Flint Democratic Debate Exposes Trust Issues With Clinton, Sanders’ Lack Of Specifics Democratic presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Bernie […]

Roland Martin Show Audio Podcast: News Deserts Are Intellectually Killing The Black Community, Black Pastors Call Out GOP For Blocking POTUS’ SCOTUS Nomination

According to Nielsen, African Americans watch more than seven hours of TV a day, higher than any other ethnic group. We are feeding our mind, body and soul lots of comedies, awards shows and reality shows. That is literally killing us intellectually. In this edition of The Roland Martin Show Audio Podcast, Martin breaks down the […]

NewsOne Now Audio Podcast: GOP Debate Recap, Mitt Romney Blasts Trump, Social Media Erupts Over Nina Simone Biopic

NewsOne Now GOP Debate Recap Roland Martin and the NewsOne Now panel dissect the most recent GOP presidential debate where Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz attacked the Republican frontrunner. Mitt Romney Vs. Donald Trump Former presidential candidate Mitt Romney has come out against Donald Trump calling the Republican frontrunner a con man, liar and a […]