Areva Martin in Real Time

(Air Date 4/16/24) The issue of reparations is gaining national traction as states and local governments across the country begin to explore solutions that would repair the harms of slavery, Jim Crow, and state sanctioned violence. Our guests are well respected and renowned experts on the current fights for reparations. Reverend Dr. Robert Turner, author of new book; “Cultivating a Culture of Repa...

(Air Date 4/15/24) Anti-aging Drug “Telomir” is going through rigorous FDA testing and looks to be ready for market sooner than later. Our guests tonight are, Dr. Chris Chapman, CEO of pharmaceutical company of the same name, Telomir, and returning anti-aging expert Dr. Michael Roizen. These two experts have an amazing update regarding this new anti-aging drug, as well as some tips for what you ca...

(Air Date 4/15/24) Anti-aging Drug “Telomir” is going through rigorous FDA testing and looks to be ready for market sooner than later. Our guests tonight are, Dr. Chris Chapman, CEO of pharmaceutical company of the same name, Telomir, and returning anti-aging expert Dr. Michael Roizen. These two experts have an amazing update regarding this new anti-aging drug, as well as some tips for what you ca...

(Air Date 4/11/24) Today former football legend, and entertainer Orenthal James Simpson died at the age of 76. Our guests tonight legal expert Mansfield Collins Esq. and Democratic Strategist Jamarr Brown offer a multigenerational perspective on OJ’s impact, from his historic career on the gridiron, to his transition to Hollywood fame, and the infamous double murder trial acquittal that shocked th...

(Air Date 4/10/24) April 11-17th, 2024 is “Black Women’s Maternal Health Week”, a nationally recognized acknowledgement of the action needed to be taken to address the realities of Black infant/maternal health. We are honored to be joined in conversation with two leading experts in Black maternal health. Adjoa Jones is the Director of the African American Infant/Maternal Mortality Prevention Insti...

(Air Date 4/9/24) In Los Angeles, former City Councilman Mark Ridley Thomas has been appealing his conviction on federal charges. Our expert legal team, Mansfield Collins and Bobby Grace are here to lay out the facts of the case and remind us of the unique way within which this prosecution sought a convic

(Air Date 4/8/24) Throughout the country, recent policies have been passed that are essentially rolling back efforts to reform the criminal justice system. Much of that policy change is driven by data and perception of crime. This includes influences at home, in the media, places of worship and beyond. Our guests are Professors Charis Kubrin of UC Irvine, and David Ikard of Vanderbilt University a...

(Air Date 4/4/24) This episode is guest-hosted by Angelique Francis, host of “In the Sweet Spot w/ Angelique Francie” on KBLA. We are lifting up stories of resilience and strength with tonight’s guest Mildred Mills, who has penned a fascinating memoir of her journey from picking cotton in Mississippi, to fashion modeling, to unearthing suppressed trauma and becoming a symbol for survivors of viole...

(Air Date 4/2/24) Today we honor “World Autism Day”! We always uplift stories that display the tremendous work being done on behalf of children on the autism spectrum. Our leadership on this issue is unwavering and so is the spirit of our guests Erik Williams, Founder of the non-profit “Project Elijah Empowering Autism” and his friend Derek S. Greene, attorney and former Philadelphia City Councilm...

(Air Date 4/1/24) Vice President Kamala Harris receives a ton of criticism for how she has approached the role over the last four years, but many say those critiques are unfair and unfounded. Saint Louis Univ. Professor, Dr. Joel Goldstein is here to set the record straight on the importance of the office of Vice President, and the historic achievements of Vice Pres. Harris.

(Air Date 3/28/24) We are excited to bring you a lively discussion with our resident relationship experts, Dr. Ish Major and Dr. Dianne Stewart. They break down the concept of “nice guys” and delve into how women and men find this label useful or obsolete when it comes to dating.

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(Air Date 4/11/24) Today former football legend, and entertainer Orenthal James Simpson died at the age of 76. Our guests tonight legal expert Mansfield Collins Esq. and Democratic Strategist Jamarr Brown offer a multigenerational perspective on OJ’s impact, from his historic career on the gridiron, to his transition to Hollywood fame, and the infamous double murder trial acquittal that shocked th...

(Air Date 3/26/24) Our favorite film critics, Reggie Ponder & Emanuel “E-Man” Noisette, join Areva to break down two recent Netflix biopics featuring Civil rights icons; the newly released ‘Shirley’ & the Oscar-nominated ‘Rustin’ and their thoughts on the direction Hollywood is going as DEI policies continue to be eliminated.

(Air Date 3/25/24) Between news reports that people in Flint Michigan still do not have drinking water, and the rising costs of water solutions, we ask the questions that people want to know; how safe is our drinking water? As part of KBLA’s commitment to climate justice, we bring on the Sustainability & Resource Manager from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, Adrian Hightower...

(Air Date 3/21/24) Every year there are new concerns about the products we use for hygiene and sustenance, this episode we look at the harmful effects of petrochemicals and get a lesson and some tools we can use from environmental justice expert Heather McTeer Toney, Executive Director of ‘Beyond Petrochemicals’, and journalist for ‘Inside Climate News’, Victoria St. Martin.

(Air Date 3/20/24) Singer, Entrepreneur, and St. Louis legend,Robbie Montgomery, aka “Miss Robbie” joins the show for a one-on-one interview with Areva Martin. Miss Robbie shares her plans for a new restaurant, her recent real estate ventures, and some new music she has been working on. Don’t miss a sneak peak of her new video, “Bossy Lady, on our YouTube channel!

(Air Date 3/15/24) KBLA Legal experts, Bobby Grace and Mansfield Collins join Areva to give their insights and analysis around the latest round of updates of legal issues surrounding former President Trump.

(Air Date 3/18/24) In the first part of a series on the legacy of lynching in America, we look at Salisbury, MD, where a official apology recently issued by city officials raises questions about the appropriate response, resolution, or reparations to address past harms like lynching. Professor Charles Chavis Jr. authored a book on one of the lynchings the city apologized for, “The Silent Shore; Th...

(Air Date 3/14/24) This week bodycam footage was released and showed the gory details of the deadly exchange between a San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Deputy and Ryan Gainer, a 15-year-old teen on the autism spectrum. This case highlights the lapses in judgment, training, and compassion we are far too often seeing from law enforcement who engage people who are on the spectrum. Marcos Aguilar Jr, o...

(Air Date 3/13/24) One of the more interesting pieces of data that has been floating around this election season is the connection Black women voters feel to the issue of reproductive rights and maternal health. Polls show this issue is one of, if not, the leading motivating factor for who is getting their vote. Professors Dale Cecka, and Dr. Niambi Carter join a lively discussion on the state rep...

(Airdate 3/12/24) The reparations movement in the United States has many layers to it, but the issues faced by Black farmers sheds light on the lengths people are going to reclaim land and retain land in this country. Eternal Polk, award-winning filmmaker of the documentary film “Gaining Ground: The Fight for Black Land”, and Michael Robinson, owner of the Ely Farm in Barlow Bend, AL, join the sho...

(Airdate 3/11/24) Tonight is all about last week’s State of the Union Address. Who were the winners of the night? Did the Biden campaign accomplish its goals? What about the lack of decorum from the Republican Party, will that turn away any voters? We ask and answer the tough questions in real time.

(Airdate 3/7/24) In our continuing conversation around the on-going attacks on DEI policies and the fight to preserve some semblance of what the intent and vision is, we invite back Dr. Deborah Ashton, a vocal DEI advocate in higher education and business, as well as Dr. Kelly Burton, from the Black Innovation Alliance to find out more about this ruling in Texas that will force a minority small bu...

(Airdate 3/6/24) Super Tuesday was full of big wins for the Biden and Trump reelection campaigns. We want to cover all of the most interesting stories from battleground states like Michigan and Wisconsin with our guests Jessica Piper, Reporter with Politico, and Dr. Rob “Biko” Baker, Professor of African/African Diaspora Studies and founder of Render Tech.