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Valerie Jarrett Reveals What POTUS Will Discuss In Final State Of The Union Address

Roland Martin talks to Valerie Jarrett, senior Adviser toPresident Obama about his final State of the Union scheduled to air this week. “You know how much he loves the opportunity to address Congress but he loves speaking to the American people. The President will honor and focus the attention on what we can do to […]

Roland Martin Show Audio Podcast: Renaming Of Freedman’s Bank & Renewing The Commitment To The Promise Of Financial Inclusion

In this edition of The Roland Martin Show, Martin asks listeners if they have any convictions and if there is something that no matter where others stand, you will not change. Have your convictions lead you to leave a job or end a relationship? ______ Martin airs remarks from Ambassador Andrew Young, Treasury Sec. Jack Lew, Rev. C.T. […]

NewsOne Now Audio Podcast: GA Prosecutor Seeks Indictment In Police Shooting Of An Unarmed Veteran

GA Prosecutors Seek Indictment In The Police Shooting Of Unarmed Veteran Anthony Hill Dekalb County District Attorney Robert James and Christopher Chestnut, the attorney for the Hill family joined Roland Martin on NewsOne Now to discuss the police shooting of Anthony Hill, the grand jury process in Georgia and the charges the DA desires to […]

NewsOne Now Audio Podcast: Sandra Bland’s Mom Reacts To Perjury Indictment On Cop – “Where Are The Real Charges?”

Sandra Bland’s mother, Geneva Reed-Veal, appeared on NewsOne Now for an exclusive interview to discuss the perjury charge filed against Officer Brian Encinia and the Texas Department of Public Safety’s decision to fire the Texas State Trooper. When asked what she thought about the recent developments involving Encinia, Reed-Veal said, “Where are the real charges?” “Where are the […]

Roland Martin Show Audio Podcast: Law Enforcement System Is Designed To Protect And Serve Itself, Not Us

In this edition of The Roland Martin Show Audio Podcast, Martin discusses the indictment of Texas State Trooper Brian Encinia for perjury and Texas Department of Public Safety decision to fire him. Martin explains the only way to stop the madness of police lying to cover up misconduct is to hold them accountable and if they lie about […]

Roland Martin Show Audio Podcast: America’s Fascination With Guns Will Get You Killed

In this edition of The Roland Martin Show Audio Podcast, Martin discusses President Barack Obama announcing a series of executive actions on guns aimed at narrowing the “gun show loophole.” Martin shares a harrowing encounter where his family was confronted by a mentally ill, armed gunman and asked listeners why does America has such a fascination with firearms. […]

NewsOne Now Audio Podcast: Lucia McBath, Mom Of Jordan Davis Speaks On Pres. Obama’s Executive Action On Guns

NewsOne Now EXCLUSIVE: Lucia McBath Discusses Obama’s Executive Action On Gun Control In a tearful address on Tuesday, President Barack Obama announced a series of executive actions on gun control he hopes to implement in the new year. Lucia McBath, mother of slain teen Jordan Davis, was one of the many parents in attendance who have suffered […]

Roland Martin Show Audio Podcast: African Americans Wield $1.1 Trillion Purchasing Power, But Are We Spending Too Much?

In this edition of The Roland Martin Show Audio Podcast, Martin discusses the buying power of the African American community verses the diminutive savings of the Black community as a result of “keeping up with the Joneses.” Martin also asks listeners how are they altering their financial spending habits in 2016 along with what are their financial goals. […]

NewsOne Now Audio Podcast: Samaria Rice Discusses Grand Jury Decision, Community Support, If LeBron James Should Speak Out About Injustice

Samaria Rice: LeBron James, Athletes Should Make A Statement For Black People In a TV One NewsOne Now exclusive interview, Samaria Rice, mother of Tamir Rice, discusses prosecutor ’s actions, lack of community support, if LeBron James and other athletes should use their platforms to speak out about the killing of her son, and the grand jury decision not […]

NewsOne Now Pays Tribute To The Life And Legacy Of Natalie Cole

NewsOne Now Celebrates Natalie Cole: Aretha Franklin, BeBe Winans, & More Remember The Singer’s Legacy Roland Martin and NewsOne Now pay tribute to Natalie Cole, the GRAMMY Award-winning singer who died from congestive heart failure at the age of 65 over the weekend. Cole, the daughter of late singer and Jazz musician Nat King Cole, rose to musical […]