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NewsOne Now Audio Podcast: What Impact Will #BlackLivesMatter Have On The 2016 Presidential Race?

What Impact Will #BlackLivesMatter Have On The 2016 Presidential Race? We’ve seen the impact that a group of #BlackLivesMatter activists had on Netroots Nation during the presidential forum a few weeks ago. Now that 10 GOP presidential candidates are preparing to take the stage for their first debate on August 6, 2015, the question arises — what […]

Roland Martin Show Audio Podcast: Singer, Songwriter BriaMarie Talks New Music + Should Cosby Be Erased From History?

In this edition of The Roland Martin Show, guest host Raynard Jackson is joined by singer and songwriter BriaMarie who talks about her new album, “Freshmen.” and more. Should Bill Cosby be erased from history for the accusations and allegations being made against him? Has the media taken their coverage of Cosby and his accusers […]

NewsOne Now Essence Fest Special Audio Podcast, Pt. 2

Roland Martin and NewsOne Now caught up with some of our favorite entertainers and stars at the McDonald’s 365Black Awards during the 2015 Essence Festival. Martin talks with Smokie Norful, Yolanda Adams, Ava DuVernay, Salli Richardson, Dondre Whitfield, Jeff Johnson, Avery Sunshine, and Raheem DeVaughn on the 365Black Awards red carpet event. Deitrick Haddon: “I Don’t Have A […]

NewsOne Now Audio Podcast: "This Is Without Question A Murder": Prosecutor Indicts Ray Tensing

Officer Ray Tensing Indicted, Sam DuBose Shooting Video Released University of Cincinnati police officer Ray Tensing was indicted for the murder of Sam DuBose and officials release the “disturbing” body camera video of the shooting. Roland Martin and NewsOne Now review the video and discuss the latest details in the case. Rep. Chaka Fattah Indicted […]

Roland Martin Show Audio Podcast: Erika Alexander, TC Carson & Kim Coles

In this edition of The Roland Martin Show Audio Podcast, guest host Raynard Jackson talks with Actress, producer and writer, Erika Alexander, singer and actor TC Carson,  and comedian Kim Coles. All that and more in this edition of “The Roland Martin Show” Audio Podcast. Subscribe to  “The Roland Martin Show” Audio Podcast on iTunes.

NewsOne Now Audio Podcast: Officials Consider Sam DuBose Body Cam Video "Disturbing," Prepare For Protests

The police body camera video in the shooting of Cincinnati man Sam DuBose is reportedly so disturbing that officials in city are preparing for protests. Roland Martin, The Buzz’s Lincoln Ware, host of the The Lincoln Ware Show and the NewsOne Now Straight Talk Panel discussed the “disturbing” police shooting of ‪Sam DuBose‬ and the […]

Roland Martin Show Audio Podcast: “Disturbing” Body Cam Video In Sam DuBose Shooting Expected To Cause Riots

In this edition of The Roland Martin Show Audio Podcast, Martin discusses the “disturbing” police shooting on Sam DuBose. But, first Martin talks with comedian Red Grant about ghost writers in Hip-Hop and comedy. Is it ok to get a little help with your lines? All that and more in this edition of “The Roland Martin […]

NewsOne Now Audio Podcast: #SandraBland Toxicology Report Raises Questions, Suspicions

Independent Committee To Investigate Sandra Bland’s Death, Expert Questions High Levels Of Marijuana In Bland’s Toxicology Report Attorney Darrell Jordan and expert toxicologist, Bruce A. Goldberger, PhD, FABFT joined Roland Martin on NewsOne Now to discuss the independent committee appointed to investigate the death of Sandra Bland and suspicious findings of Bland’s toxicology report. Bland’s […]

Roland Martin Show Audio Podcast: Dark Places Of The Earth, The Voyage Of The Antelope Slave Ship

In this edition of The Roland Martin Show, author Jonathan M. Bryant professor of history at Georgia Southern University discusses his book, Dark Places Of The Earth: The Voyage Of The Slave Ship Antelope. From Amazon.com: In 1820, a suspicious vessel was spotted lingering off the coast of northern Florida, the Spanish slave ship Antelope. Since […]

Roland Martin Show Audio Podcast: The Power Of Focus

  In this edition of The Roland Martin show, Martin talks with R&B singer, musician and producer PJ Morton about his new album, Live Show Killer. Plus, Martin breaks down the importance of being focused and the power of being focused. All that and more in this edition of “The Roland Martin Show” Audio Podcast. Subscribe to […]