Black Talk Radio Network

In this episode of BTR News, Scotty Reid breaks down the history and propaganda behind the U.S. push for regime change in Iran. From the ancient roots and ethnic diversity of the Iranian people, to the CIA-backed overthrow of its early democracy, to the 1979 revolution and the country’s support for anti-apartheid and anti-colonial movements — this episode explores what mainstream media won’t tell...

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro. Elliott & Bro. Richard, Sunday 6/015/2025 at NEW TIME 6:00 PM (EST) 5:00 PM (CST), guests was the listeners in “Open Forum Sunday Edition”, conversations on the topics that affect Black People locally, nationally, and internationally. Tonight, joining us in the dialogue was Activist, Organizer, Former New York City Assemblyman & Councilman representing the 42nd di...

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro. Elliott & Bro. Richard, Sunday 6/01/2025 at NEW TIME 6:00 PM (EST), guests was Activist, Educator, Author, Bernard O. Creamer. This is part II of the discussion of negative Drill Music, Violence, and its effects on the minds of Black youth, and what we can do about this. Our guest Bernard Creamer and his book, “WHO STOLE THE SOUL? The Weaponization of Hip Hop: A H...

️ New Episode of Black Talk Radio News: "UnitedHealth Lawsuit Exposes the Cruelty of For-Profit Healthcare" Hosted by Scotty Reid | Black Talk Media Project In this episode, Scotty Reid breaks down the latest class action lawsuit filed by investors against UnitedHealth Group—the largest health insurer in the U.S.—and exposes the deeper issue that corporate media won’t touch: the devastating harm o...

In this episode, Scotty Reid exposes how food is being used as a weapon in Gaza and traces the roots of this strategy to U.S. policy under Henry Kissinger. A powerful look at starvation as a tool of war—and America's role in it. #GazaGenocide #FoodAsWeapon #HenryKissinger #USForeignPolicy #WarCrimes #BlackTalkRadio #Realpolitik #EndTheFamine #CeasefireNow #StarvationAsStrategy Your help keeps us p...

As we remember the killing of George Floyd 5 years ago, we present an encore presentation of our June 5 2020 podcast! THE STRUGGLE CONTINUES! www.rvasoul.com talkingsmackpodcast@gmail.com (804) 321-1010

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro. Elliott & Bro. Richard, Sunday 5/25/2025 at NEW TIME 6:00 PM (EST) guests was Afro-descendant Nation Ambassador, Dr. Tauheedah Sabree, and Black Panther Movement Senior Coordinator of Pan-Afrikan Affairs, Elder Mmoja Ajabu. Dr. Sabree updated us on the Afro-descendant Nation, the Sixth Region, which includes us in the global struggle for reparations. In the second...

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro. Elliott & Bro. Richard, Sunday 5/18/2025 at NEW TIME 6:00 PM (EST), guests was Activist, Founder of ‘Clear the Airwaves Project, Kwabena Rasuli, Activist, Educator, and Radio Host on WURD in Philadelphia, Brother Shomari. Drill Music and Violet video games and their negative effects on the minds of Black youth, as well as what we can do about this, will be the top...

The Lovely Raegan and Sweet T join the conversation this week as we look at how to deal with the stress of the  dealing with the 24/7 daily news cycle. Hot Jams, Jazz Old School .Big P's Jokes and More! Shout Outs www.rvasoul.com talkingsmackpodcast @gmail.com VM Hot Line   804 321 1010

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro. Elliott & Bro. Richard; Sunday 5/11/2025 at NEW TIME 6:00 PM guest was Attorney, Freelance Writer, Founder of Community Movement Builders, Kamau Franklin. Bro. Kamau showcased for the listeners the Black Radical Organizing Conference, featuring speakers, panelists, and strategy sessions from involved activists in the Black Liberation Movements from around the coun...

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro. Elliott & Bro. Richard, Sunday 5/04/2025 at NEW TIME 6:00 PM (EST) guest was Author, Professor of Politics and African American Studies at the University of San Francisco, Dr. James Lance Taylor. The discussion with our guest, Dr. Taylor, centered around some of the latest iterations of Jim Crow targeting Black Americans, and Black Political strategies to counter ...

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro. Elliott & Bro. Richard, Sunday 4/13/2025 at NEW TIME 6:00 PM (EST)  guest was Activist, Educator, and Radio Host on WURD in Philadelphia, Brother Shomari.  “SELF DETERMINATION” is the topic of today’s program, and Brother Shomari added to the critical discussion about statements, writings, and other blueprints that our ancestors left, pointing us in a direction to...

The Guys are Back with Sweet T and Raegan! Topics this week include the recent Hands Off protests, Bill Maher has dinner with the President. What's the real deal with tariffs? Are we ready to back Stephen A Smith for President? We will have our usual jams and a nod to Jazz Appreciation Month! Shout Outs! www.rvasoul.com talkingsmackpodcast @gmail.com VM Hotline (804) 321-1010

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro. Elliott & Bro. Richard, Sunday 4/06/2025 at NEW TIME 6:00 PM (EST)  guest was Activist, Organizer, founding member of the Africa Town Coalition of Los Angeles, California, Billion Godson. Bro. Godson, who is also a member at the state level of The Coalition For Just and Equitable California, informed us of their work in the struggle for Reparations in the state of...

The Guys and Sweet T are Back with the Jazz, Jokes and Jams plusthe News of the Day! SignalGate/Could Trump serve another Term?/More deportations/Wisconsin and Florida Elections ! All while Marvin Sapp is closing doors! Shout Outs www.rvasoul.com talkingsmackpodcast@gmail.com VM Hotline (804) 321 -1010

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro. Elliott & Bro. Richard, Sunday 3/23/2025 at NEW TIME 6:00 PM (EST) guests was Activist, Organizer, President, Black Farmers and Agriculturalists Association-Memphis, Thomas Burrell. Mr. Burrell updated the listeners on the oral arguments presented before the Sixth Circuit Court in Cincinnati on January 30, 2025, on behalf of Black Farmers, who were denied the oppo...

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro. Elliott & Bro. Richard, Sunday 03/16/2025 at 6:00 PM (EST) our guests was Organizer, Lead Activist for American Redress Coalition of California,  And the Coalition for a Just and Equitable California, Chris Lodgson and Organizer, Vice President of the Los Angeles Reparations Advisory Commission, President and Co-Facilitator of the National Assembly of American Sla...

As Ukraine continues its war effort, questions remain about whether the country can ever reconcile its internal divisions—or whether the policies of Hanul and his ideological allies have set Ukraine on a path of permanent conflict. If nothing else, his assassination is a stark reminder that the very forces he helped empower may eventually consume those who once led them.

The Guys and Sweet T are back .Join the Conversation! DEI, DOGE and Boycotts are on the agenda this week and the Party is on as we celebrate New Orleans and Mardi Gras! Shout Outs! www.rvasoul.com talkingsmackpodcast @gmail.com VM Hotline  (804) 321 1010

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro. Elliott & Bro. Richard, Sunday 03-02-25 “OPEN FORUM SUNDAY EDITION… To most Black America this “Democracy is Hypocrisy”, was part of the discussion in open forum. Always topics that effect Black people locally, nationally, internationally. Information, insights and dialogue from a Black Perspective.

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro. Elliott & Bro. Richard, Sunday 2/23/2025 at 7:00 PM (EST) guest was Activist, Educator, Radio Host on WURD in Philadelphia, Brother Shomari. It’s been 60 years since Bro. Malcolm became an ancestor, and the struggle remains just as relevant today. Brother Shomari shared commemorations and reflections on the ideals of Malcolm X, and how we must use those tools to a...

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro. Elliott & Bro. Richard, Sunday 2/16/2025 at  7:00 PM (EST) guest was Attorney, Human rights Activist, Founder and Executive Director of the Restitution Study Group, Deadria Farmer-Paellmann. The unnraveling the Benin Bronze Controversy, the lawsuit against the Smithsonian and the missing Benin Bronzes, was some of the information shared by the hard work of the Res...

Sweet T, Still Bill and Big P welcome DJ Big E and CMC to the conversation, filling in for DL and KK. We continue Black History Month with a look back at the Super Bowl and Kendrick, the planned boycott against Target, the Asshole of the Week and a special Southern Soul Mix from DJ Big E! Shout Outs! www.rvasoul.com talkingsmackpodcast@gmail.com VM Hotline 804 321 1010

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro. Elliott & Bro. Richard, Sunday 02-09-25 “OPEN FORUM SUNDAY EDITION… The Right to be Critical with the Direction of Black Elected Leadership” was part of the discussion in open forum. Maurice Carver, host of Black Men Screaming, joined us in discussion. Always topics that effect Black people locally, nationally, internationally. Information, insights and dialogue f...

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro. Elliott & Bro. Richard, Sunday 2/02/2025 at SPECIAL TIME 6:00 PM (EST) guests was Author, Scholar of African-American History, and Associate Professor in the Corcoran Department of History at the University of Virginia, Dr. Justene Hill Edwards. The book written by our guest “Savings and Trust: The Rise and Betrayal of the Freedman’s Bank” was part two of our Dece...