Areva Martin in Real Time

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Tina Turner’s Pain May 26, 2023

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Areva sits down with Professor of Black Studies at the University of Washington, Timeka Tounsel, and Author of “Black Women, Black Love”, Dr. Dianne Stewart about rap culture making light of the abuse Tina Turner endured. They dive into the many rap lyrics seemingly idolizing Ike Turner. Plus, Author and Professor at the University of Oklahoma, Dr. Karlos Hill, and KBLA National Political Affairs Analyst, Dr. Nii-Quartelai-Quartey, break down the latest news, including Henry Louis Gates becoming the Editor in Chief of the Oxford Dictionary of African American English.

How Social Media Impacts Teen Health May 25, 2023

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Areva sits down with Therapist & Life Coach, Veronda Bellamy, Tech Policy Expert and Candidate for California’s 45th Congressional District, Cheyenne Hunt, and Press Secretary for Voters of Tomorrow, Jack Lobel about the Surgeon General’s warning about social media’s impact on the stress level of teenagers. Plus, author of Pergatory Citizenship: Reentry, Race & Abolition, Dr. Calvin John Smiley and former Executive Director of the Democratic Party, Jamarr Brown, break down the latest news, including Ron DeSantis’ horrible campaign launch on twitter.

Artificial Intelligence May 24, 2023

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Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey sits in for Areva and chats with A. Prince Albert III, Tech Policy Expert, Social Entrepreneur and Non-profit advisor, about the rapid rise of, and concern about Artificial Intelligence. Plus, Dr. Niambi Carter, Author & Professor at the University of Maryland, and Dr. Raphael Sonenshein, Executive Director of the Pat Brown Institute for Public Affairs at CSULA, break down the latest headlines.

Graduation Season - Overcoming Obstacles May 19, 2023

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Avi Bernard has a conversation with TyKesha Cross, a woman who overcame countless obstacles en route to realizing her destiny as a teacher, including being shot in the head in 10th grade. Plus, Houston Area Reporter for Chron, Kennedy Sessions, and Democratic Strategist & Chair of the Democratic Party of Florence County, South Carolina, break down the latest headlines, including Marjorie Taylor Green comparing being called a white supremacist to being called the “n” word.

Why More Black People Die in Pedestrian Accidents @arevamartin May 17, 2023

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Areva sits down with Beth Osborne, Vice President of Transportation & Thriving Communities at Smart Growth America, to discuss the disparities in black deaths in pedestrian accidents. Plus, Dr. Larry Walker of the University of Central Florida and Dr. OmeKongo Dibinga of American University, break down the latest headlines.

Areva Martin In Real Time @arevamartin May 16, 2023

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Areva sits down with Danielle Mone’ Truitt about her role on “Law & Order: Organized Crime,” as well as her new One-Woman Play, “3: Black Girl Blue”. Plus, L.A. Times Columnist Gustavo Arellano and Attorney & Television Legal Analyst Monique Pressley break down the latest news.

Is the Pandemic Over? @arevamartin May 16, 2023

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Avi Bernard chats with Emily Gee, Senior Vice President of Inclusive Growth at the Center for American Progress, about where we are with Covid-19, and how the pandemic showed us what we need to work on as a country. Also, KBLA Sports Reporter Ray Richardson, and KBLA Brand Manager (and Warriors fan) Illya Dailey join the show to discuss the Lakers chances of beating the Golden State Warriors in Game 6 of the Western Conference Semi-finals. Plus, former Chair of the Democratic Party of Milwaukee County, Christopher Walton, breaks down the latest headlines, including the Black Republican Lt. Governor in North Carolina who thinks the civil rights movement was a bad thing.

What Trump’s Sexual Assault Conviction Means for the Election @arevamartin May 11, 2023

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Areva Martin takes over afternoon drive time and takes on the day’s trending and under-the-radar real time headlines, bringing you her unflinching analysis and input from trusted contributors, news makers, and everyday people impacted by

The Civil War in Sudan @arevamartin May 10, 2023

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Areva sits down with Meredith Beal, Global Envoy for the African Media Initiative, and Dr. Gerald Horne, Author and Moores Professor of History and African American Studies at the University of Houston, to discuss how the latest unrest in Sudan started, and how the U.S. is involved. Plus, Author and Professor at the University of Oklahoma, Dr. Karlos Hill, and Author and Professor at the University of Maryland, Dr. Niambi Carter, break down the latest headlines, including Donald Trump being found liable for sexual assault and defamation against E. Jean Carroll.

The WGA Writers Strike @arevamartin May 09, 2023

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Areva sits down with WGA Writer Kirk Moore, who has credits on “American Crime”, “13 Reasons Why”, and others, to discuss the ins and outs of the writers strike, and when we might be able to expect your favorite shows to get back in production. Plus, Professor at Amherst College and author of “This is Major,” Shayla Lawson, and Immigration Attorney Allen Orr break down the latest political headlines, including the latest mass shooting in Texas.

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