Areva Martin in Real Time

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.

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 Ga...

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

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 Universit...

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 headlin...

Avi Bernard talks with Sport/PR Professor at San Jose State University, Dr. Shaun Fletcher, and Danny Griffin, Educator, Entrepreneur and Motivational Speaker, about Deion Sanders taking the reins at Colorado, former New Mexico State Basketball players detailing the sexual harassment they faced, the cascade of inappropriate gifts Justice Clarence Thomas has received, and more.

Areva sits down with Alex Renton, Journalist and Author of “Blood Legacy: Reckoning with a Family’s History of Slavery”, in which he digs into his own family’s history of slavery, during which they enslaved around 900 black people. Alex talks about what he’s trying to do to atone for his family’s history. Plus, Houston area Metro Reporter for Chron, Kennedy Sessions, and Dr. Calvin John Smiley, Au...

Areva sits down with Marsha Jones, Executive Director of the Afiya Center, to discuss why a new born black baby was taken from her black parents, and the ensuing battle to have her returned home. Plus, Dr. Michael Fauntroy of George Mason University, and Dr. OmeKongo Dibinga of American University break down the latest headlines.

In this Friday edition with Avi Bernard, Musician and author of the book “Side Hustle & Flow,” Cliff Beach joins the show to talk about pursuing your passion while still working a day job. Plus, Dr. Jason Nichols of the University of Maryland, and Christopher Walton, former Chair of the Democratic Party of Milwaukee County, break down the latest headlines.

One of the nation’s top civil rights attorneys, Nancy Erika Smith, breaks down the civil rape trial in which E. Jean Carroll alleges she was raped by Donald Trump. Plus, L.A. Times Columnist Gustavo Arellano, and Democratic Strategist Chris Scott, break down the latest headlines.

Areva Martin has a conversation with Dr. Ashley Wiley Johnson, VP of Los Angeles Speech and Therapy Center, and Clinical Psychologist Dr. Betty Bostani about what it means to be autistic. Plus, Dr. Tyrone Howard, Professor at UCLA, and Dr. Larry Walker, Professor at the University of Central Florida, discuss the Fox News Dominion settlement and other trending news.

Avi Bernard fills in for Areva and has a discussion with Global Financial Strategist David Anderson about what it means to be financially literate. Also, KBLA Sports Reporter Ray Richardson joins the show to break down the Lakers’ chances of beating the Memphis Grizzlies in their first round playoff series. Plus, Democratic Strategist Chris Scott, and NABJ Los Angeles President Jarrett Hill break...

Areva sits down with two of the nation’s foremost experts on Black Maternal Health to kick of Black Maternal Health Week: Rachel Nicks, Founder of Birth Queen, and Kimberly Seals Allers, Founder of Irth and Executive Director of Narrative Nation. Plus, Jamarr Brown, former Executive Director of the Texas Democratic Party, and Dr. Niambi Carter, author and professor at the University of Maryland, d...

Areva has a conversation with Chancellor’s Professor of Law at UC Irvine, Michele Goodwin about the significance of a Texas judge making abortion pills illegal. Plus Dr. Raphael Sonenshein of Cal State L.A. and Democratic Strategist Isaac Wilson discuss Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas accepting lavish vacations from a Republican mega donor.

Areva talks with KBLA Justice Correspondent Dion Raymond, Veteran Prosecutor Bobby Grace and Attorney Mansfield Collins about how the MRT Trial Jury Foreperson might have given the defense basis for a new trial and appeal. Plus, Immigration Attorney Allen Orr and Amherst College Professor Shayla Lawson discuss the mess the republicans have caused in Tennessee.

In this Friday edition, Dr. Shaun Fletcher of San Jose State University and Danny Griffin, Entrepreneur, Educator & Motivational Speaker, join Avi Bernard to break down the situation in Tennessee, Justice Clarence Thomas’ inappropriate luxury trips and more. Also, Comedian Alycia Cooper shares her thoughts. Plus, Caribbean Crossover Singer/Songwriter, Boss Champs, talks about loss and perseverance...

Areva sits down with Van King and Joe Danisi, the creators of “The Murdaugh Murders: Deadly Dynasty,” on Discovery +. This docu-series premiered in June of 2022, well before the trial of Alex Murdaugh began. It details the family history of the Murdaughs, and how problematic they were even before Alex allegedly murdered his wife and son. Plus, Houston Metro Reporter for Chron, Kennedy Sessions, an...

Avi Bernard fills in for Areva, and sits down with former college basketball player & coach, Danny Griffin, and Dr. Shaun Fletcher, professor of PR, Sport & Communication at San Jose State University, to discuss the attacks Angel Reese has been subjected to, as well as First Lady Jill Biden’s initial thought that perhaps LSU and Iowa should be invited to the White House. Plus, Dr. Michael Fauntroy...

Areva is joined by Republican Commentator Melanie Collette to discuss the Trump Indictment, while Attorney Mutaqee Akbar breaks down the legal aspects of the charges. Plus, Dr. Tyrone Howard of UCLA and Dr. Larry Walker of the University of Central Florida, discuss the Trump indictment from a political perspective.

Weekdays 4PM-6PM 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

In Hour 1, Areva sits down with Former Chief of Staff for Mark Ridley Thomas, Vincent Harris, KBLA Justice Correspondent Dion Raymond, Veteran Prosecutor Bobby Grace, and Attorney Mansfield Collins about suspended L.A. City Councilman Mark Ridley Thomas being convicted in his bribery trial. In Hour 2, Areva speaks with Democratic Strategist Richard Greene about Donald Trump being indicted in New Y...

Investigative Journalist Chelli Stanley and Journalist/Author Jarrett Hill join Areva to discuss evidence that might prove the innocence of Jussie Smollett in the alleged hoax, in which he claimed to have been jumped by Trump supporters in Chicago. Plus, expert contributors Dr. Raphael Sonenshein of Cal State L.A., and Dr. Omekongo DiBinga of American University, discuss the latest political headl...

Areva sits down with two women who are leaders in their professions to discuss what it’s like for Black women in their industries. Tina Sims is a Walmart Manager, and Gabrielle Earl is a Wharfinger for the City of Los Angeles. Plus, Attorney Allen Orr and Professor Shayla Lawson of Amherst College discuss the latest headlines, including the Jonathan Majors allegations and the mass shooting in Tenn...

Avi Bernard discusses how the NCAA Tournament profits are dispersed among the participating schools, with PR/Sport Professor at SJSU, Dr. Shaun Fletcher, and Former NCAA College Basketball Player and Coach, Danny Griffin.

Two ground breaking black women novelists join Areva, to continue our spotlight for Women’s History Month. Beverly Jenkins has written more than 50 black romance novels, and Rachel Howzell Hall has written 12 crime novels. Both ladies discuss the challenges they have faced and continue to face as black women writers. Plus, Metro Area Reporter for Houston Chron, Kennedy Sessions, and the host of “M...