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The Best Of Roland Martin Show Audio Podcast: Democratic Presidential Debate Recap

In this edition of the Best of The Roland Martin Show Audio Podcast, Martin recaps a recent Democratic presidential debate. NewsOne Now panelist Laruen Victoria Burke,  Elroy Sailor and David Swerdlick have a heated discussion over the Democratic debate and the 2016 presidential race. All that and more in this edition of “The Roland Martin Show” Audio Podcast. […]

Roland Martin, Rick Klein Compare the Republican and Democratic Debates

Roland Martin talks to Rick Klein, political director ABC News, about the overwhelming differences between the Republican debates versus the Democratic debate in viewership and coverage.  

The Best Of NewsOne Now: Political Edition Audio Podcast

Alabama DMV Closings Limiting Access To Photo ID, Affects Ballot Via Voter ID Laws Alabama state officials’ decision to close 31 driver’s license offices in what is known as the “Black Belt” has raised the eyebrows of many, with some calling it an attempt to suppress the African-American vote through limiting access to state IDs and […]

Roland Martin Show Audio Podcast: Teen Who Videotaped The Assault At Spring Valley High Faces Charges, Jail Time

In this edition of The Roland Martin Show Audio Podcast, Martin airs his 2011 Grambling State University commencement speech titled “Never Say Toby.” Niya Kenny, the young lady who video taped the Assault At Spring Valley High incident still faces charges, a hefty fine and jail time for an alleged “disturbing schools” offense. Roland Martin challenges […]

NewsOne Now Audio Podcast: State Of Emergency In Flint, MI – Extremely High Levels Of Lead In Drinking Water

State of emergency in Flint, MI. The city’s drinking water contains an extremely high level of lead. Roland Martin talks with LeAnne Walters, a Flint resident impacted by the environmental crisis and Professor Marc Edwards, who is overseeing the research into the high concentration of lead in the city’s drinking water. San Bernardino mass shooter’s […]

NewsOne Now Audio Podcast: Mistrial Declared In The Trial Of William Porter In The Death Of Freddie Gray

A mistrial was declared in Baltimore Police Officer William Porter’s trial in the death of Freddie Gray. Will the States Attorney order a retrial for Officer Porter. Our expert legal panel will discuss the case and what’s next for the Baltimore cops on trial for the death of Freddie Gray. State of emergency declared in […]

NewsOne Now Audio Podcast: GOP Debate Recap, Black Graduation Gap Closing, #DearWhitePeople Corporate America Is Not Diverse

Roland Martin and the NewsOne Now panel recap last night’s Republican presidential debate, break down the winners, losers and if any of the candidates were able to make a move in the polls to challenge Donald Trump. Roland Martin talks with incoming Secretary of Education John King about the status of the nation’s graduation rates, education, and college preparation courses. “We […]

Roland Martin Show Audio Podcast: Slavery By Another Name & The Re-Enslavement Of African Americans

In this edition of The Roland Martin Show Audio Podcast, Martin breaks down the last Republican presidential debate for 2015 focusing on National Security. A proposed bill in Missouri targeting athletes would strip them of their scholarships if they protest for non-health reasons. Martin discusses Douglas A. Blackmon’s book, Slavery by Another Name: The Re-Enslavement of Black Americans from […]

Secretary of Education John King Says Blacks Are Graduating High School At Higher Rates

Roland Martin talks to the incoming Secretary of Education, John King about the status of the nation’s graduation rates, education and college preparation courses. “We were excited to announce yesterday that the country reached the highest graduation rate we ever had with just over 82%. The African-American graduation rate has reached 72% so we’re seeing a closing […]

NewsOne Now Audio Podcast: Bill Cosby Fights Back, Files Countersuit Against 7 Of His Accusers

Bill Cosby fights back, filing a lawsuit against 7 of his accusers for defamation. Cosby Attorney Monique Pressley joined Roland Martin on NewsOne Now to discuss the latest developments in Cosby’s legal battle against women who have accused him of sexual assault. President Barack Obama makes rare visit to the Pentagon for an update on ISIS, […]