Areva Martin in Real Time

Areva hosts a debate between Democratic Strategist Richard Greene, and Conservative Policy Analyst for CFACT, about whether Donald Trump should be indicted, and whether an indictment would be a constitutional crisis. Plus, Professor of Policy and Government at George Mason University Michael K. Fauntroy, and the Former Chair of the Democratic Party of Milwaukee County, break down the latest news.

Areva tackles the question of whether social media is to blame for mental health issues among children and teenagers. Helping to answer the question from a legal perspective is Professor Margalynne Armstrong of Santa Clara Law School, and helping to answer the question from a Psychological perspective, is Dr. Earl Turner, Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Founder of Therapy for Black Kids. Also,...

Areva sits down with Jon Adams, who is a descendant of Dr. A.C. Jackson, one of the nation’s greatest black doctors in the 1920’s, who was murdered in the Tulsa Race Massacre. Attorney Damario Solomon-Simmons, who is representing the survivors and their families in trying to receive compensation. Also, NABJ Los Angeles President Jarrett Hill, and Author and Professor at the University of Oklahoma,...

On the heels of the 2023 Oscars, Avi Bernard has a conversation with Actors Mark Ridley and D’Kia Anderson about the less glamorous side of the life of an actor. Plus, Former Chair of the Democratic Party of Milwaukee County, Christopher Walton, and Senior Lecturer at the University of Marlyand, Dr. Jason Nichols, discuss the latest news, including Florida Governor Ron Desantis trying to steal the...

Areva Martin exposes and interrogates the biased, punitive and pejorative local media coverage of LA City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas’s federal bribery trial. - 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 p...

Areva sits down with Emmy nominated Actress & Comedian Kym Whitley about her life and career. Also, Areva breaks down the latest from The United States vs. Mark Ridley Thomas trial. Plus, KBLA National Political Affairs Analyst, Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey discusses the latest news and politics.

Areva has a conversation with Retired LAPD Sergeant Cheryl Dorsey and Civil Rights Attorney Connie Rice about how officers in Memphis and other places around the country are rushed through the academy with insufficient training, and other areas law enforcement needs to improve. Plus, scholars Dr. Larry Walker and Dr. Calvin John Smiley about the latest politics and news, including former Los Angel...

Areva hosts Attorney & Commentator Sofia Stanley, and Democratic Strategist Chris Scott as they debate whether non-black students should be admitted to HBCUs, and even hold leadership roles. Plus, the brilliant Dr. Raphael Sonenshein and Dr. OmeKongo DiBinga discuss the latest news, including republicans stealing the word “woke.”

Areva sits down with Tameka Tounsel, author and professor at the university of Washington to discuss whether the Oscars have made enough progress towards diversity and inclusion. Plus, attorneys Allen Orr and Nekima Levy Armstrong help Areva break down the latest news.

Avi Bernard sits down with two comedians who give their thoughts on Chris Rock’s controversial comedy special, “Selective Outrage.” Plus, Dr. Shaun Fletcher of San Jose State University and Entrepreneur, Educator & Motivational Speaker Danny Griffin, breakdown the latest news, including the tragic killing of two black Americans by a cartel in Mexico.

Areva hosts a debate between two lawyers about whether President Biden’s Student Loan Debt Relief should be allowed to stand. Plus, contributors Kennedy Sessions of Chron in Houston, and Erika Smith of the L.A. Times discuss the latest politics and news.

Areva welcomes L.A. Mayor Karen Bass, California State Controller Malia Cohen, and Congresswoman Barbara Lee to the show to celebrate International Women’s Day. Also, former Democratic Chair of Milwaukee County, Christopher Walton, and George Mason University professor Michael K. Fauntroy discuss the latest headlines.

Areva speaks with a pair of former prosecutors, Bobby Grace, and KBLA Justice Correspondent Dion Raymond, about the public’s fascination with real life crime content, including documentaries and podcasts. Plus, Author and Professor at Ohio State University, Dr. Treva Lindsey, and L.A. Times Columnist, Gustavo Arellano, discuss the latest headlines, including Chris Rock’s new stand up special in wh...

Areva hosts a debate about the city of San Francisco debating whether to give black citizens (who meet a certain criteria) $5 million dollars each. Areva is joined by the Executive Director of San Francisco’s Human Rights division, Dr. Sheryl Davis, and Political Commentator Melanie Collette, who are on opposite sides of the debate. Plus, Dr. Larry Walker and Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey discuss the...

Arriba speaks with a Vermont law student who was the subject of a New York Times article about, who advocated for slavery from campus. President of egg – animate productions, thanks the murals and confederate statues should stay. Also professor Shayla Lawson author of “this is major” and Dr. CJ Smiley author of the forthcoming book “

Areva discusses reparations with Rev. Dr. Michael Nabors, Rev. Dr. Robert Turner and California Assemblymember Reggie Jones-Sawyer. Plus, President of the National Association of Black Journalists Los Angeles Chapter, Jarrett Hill, and Metro Reporter for Houston Chron, Kennedy Sessions, discuss the latest news and political headlines, including R. Kelly and Harvey Weinstein getting their prison se...

Areva is joined by two of the country’s foremost climate experts, Dr. Mustafa Ali and Dr. Gregory Jenkins, to discuss the train derailment in Ohio, and whether it’s similar to climate injustices black people have been facing for decades. Plus, Attorney Allen Orr and Dr. Michael K. Fauntroy, Political Scientist and professor at George Mason University, discuss the latest news and political headline...

Areva is joined by Gwen Carr, the mother of Eric Garner, Wanda Johnson, the mother of Oscar Grant, and Lezley McSpadden-Head, the mother of Michael Brown, Jr. to discuss their thoughts and the state of policing. Plus, the former chair of the Democratic Party of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Christopher Walton, and L.A. Times Columnist, Gustavo Arellano, discuss the latest news and political topics, includ...

Areva sits down with political experts Dr. Raphael Sonenshein of the Pat Brown Institute for Public Affairs at CSULA, and Dr. Karlos Hill of the University of Oklahoma, to discuss the best presidents of all time in terms of what they did for black people. Plus, Dr. Niambi Carter of the University of Maryland, and Christian F. Nunes, the President of NOW, speak with Areva about Black women and the...

Avi sits down with retired Judge and current Head of the L.A. County Justice, Care and Opportunities Department to discuss a Healing Space, an event being put together to help the community heal from decades of violence and trauma. Plus, Former Chair of the Milwaukee County Democratic Party, Christopher Walton, and Entrepreneur, Educator and Motivational Speaker, Danny Griffin, discuss the latest...

Areva speaks with legendary activist, co-founder of SisterSong, Dr. Loretta Ross, and the founder of Happy Period, Chelsea VonChaz about the movement to protect women’s reproductive health against the barrage of attacks from Republicans. Also, Political Analyst and Columnist for Newsweek, Dr. Jason Nichols and L.A. Times Columnist Sandy Banks discuss the latest political and news headlines.

Areva sits down with up and coming Sudanese filmmaker, Taban, who is directing the film “Morningside”, detailing the trauma he went through enduring colorism after immigrating to Texas. Dr. Sarah Webb, founder of Colorism Healing joins the conversation and provides context to what so many dark skinned people deal with from others within the black community. Plus, Dr. Larry Walker of the University...

Areva sits down with two of the nation’s premiere minds on the subject of Black Love, Dr. Dianne Stewart and Dr. Armon Perry, as we celebrate this Valentine’s Day by taking a deep dive into the tendencies of black men and women. Plus, Author Shayla Lawson and KBLA National Political Affairs Analyst Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey discuss the latest in news and politics.

Cheslie Kryst, a black woman who was crowned Miss U.S.A. in 2019, died by suicede on January 30th, 2022. Areva has a conversation with her mother, April Simpkins, shortly after the anniversary of her death. Dr. Patrice Douglas joins the conversation to share her expertise about black mental health.

Areva chats with Congressman Robert Garcia, Political Expert Robert Shrum, and Political Comedian Joey Novick. Plus, L.A. Times Reporter Gustavo Arellano and UCF Professor Larry Walker break down the news.