Areva Martin in Real Time

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Is Trump F***ed? Jun 14, 2023

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Avi Bernard talks to the former Chair of the Democratic Party of Milwaukee County, Chris Walton, and Contributor for Newsweek & Lecturer at the University of Maryland, Dr. Jason Nichols, about the Trump indictment. Plus L.A. Times Columnist Erika Smith joins the show to discuss the mass layoffs happening at the L.A. Times, the Trump indictment and the crazy story about two racist lawyers who lost their brand new law firm after 15 years of their racist and sexist emails were brought to light.

The Role of The Vice President Jun 12, 2023

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Areva speaks with two of the nation’s foremost experts on vice presidential politics: Joel K. Goldstein, author of “The White House Vice President: The Path to Significance, Mondale to Biden, and Robert Shrum, Political Chair in Practical Politics at USC. They discuss the GOP’s obsession with Kamala Harris and how the role of the Vice President has grown from a mockery to a position of power. Plus, Dr. Raphael Sonenshein, Executive Director of Pat Brown Institute for Public Affairs at CSULA, and Dr. Calvin John Smiley, author of Purgatory Citizenship: Reentry, Race and Abolition, break down the latest news, including Mike Pence finally criticizing Donald Trump.

The Role of The Vice President Jun 08, 2023

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Update on The United States v. MRT Jun 07, 2023

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Veteran Prosecutor Bobby Grace joins Areva for an update on Mark Ridley Thomas’ court battle. Plus, Author and Professor at the University of Maryland, Niambi Carter, and Author and Senior Lecturer at American University, OmeKongo Dibinga, break down the latest headlines.

Barack Obama’s Symbolism as a Black President Jun 07, 2023

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Areva has a conversation with Dr. Andra Gillespie, author of “Race and the Obama Administration: Substance, Symbols and Hope,” to talk about what President Obama’s presidency meant for the country. Also, Democratic Strategist Chris Scott and Immigration Attorney Allen Orr break down the latest headlines, including Donald Trump’s chances of being indicted.

How Old is Too? Jun 07, 2023

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Avi Bernard has a conversation with Dr. Shaun Fletcher of San Jose State University and Danny Griffin, Educator, Entrepreneur and Motivational Speaker, about the news that Al Pacino is having a child at age 83. Plus, Spoken Word Artist & Self Published Author, Kweisi, talks about his decision to forgive his brother’s murderer.

Anti-LGBTQ Rhetoric Jun 07, 2023

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Areva sits down with Melanie Willingham-Jaggers, Executive Director of the Gay Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN), and Keri Rogrigues, President of the National Parents Union, about the anit-LGBTQ rhetoric that is rising up among politicians. Plus, Democratic Strategist Isaac Wilson and Historian, Author and Professor at Stony Brook University, Dr. Zebulon Miletsky, break down the latest headlines.

The National Parents Union Jun 02, 2023

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Areva has a conversation with Khulia Pringle and Bernita Bradley of the National Parents Union, which testified at the United Nations today about their experiences with the school to prison pipeline, policing in schools, and other important topics. Plus, Dr. Larry Walker from the University of Central Florida and Dr. Tyrone Howard of UCLA break down the latest headlines.

The State of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion May 30, 2023

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Areva chats with Professor of Management at The Wharton School of Business, Dr. Stephanie Creary, and Kim Crowder, Founder of Kim Crowder Consulting, about the state of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Plus Immigration Attorney Allen Orr, and Democratic Strategist Chris Scott discuss the latest news, including Tim Scott officially announcing he’s running for president.

Indie Film Spotlight - “Harvest” May 30, 2023

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Avi Bernard sits down for an in-person interview with Actor, Writer, Director & Producer Maurice Hall, about his new film “Harvest”, which was delayed and almost permanently shelved because of covid. Plus, former Chair of the Democratic Party of Milwaukee County, Chris Walton, and Senior Lecturer at the University of Maryland, Dr. Jason Nichols, break down the latest news, including whether the prison sentences for January 6th defendants are too harsh or too lenient.

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