Scotty Reid

Black Talk Radio News w/ Scotty Reid

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Scotty T Reid, founder of the Black Talk Radio Network and Black Talk Media Project, has been a beacon for Black voices since 2008. With his podcast BTR News and the influential New Abolitionists Radio, Scotty delves deep into pressing social and political issues, notably driving changes in the criminal justice system. An unwavering advocate for justice and equality, his work continually sparks crucial conversations and transformative change.

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Scotty Reid

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Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

BTR News: The Real Tyranny: What the Cold War Narrative Leaves Out 10.07.2026

For decades, Americans have been told that the greatest threat to freedom was "tyrannical socialism." But what did that message sound like to African Americans living under Jim Crow, voter suppression, lynchings, segregated schools, and police brutality? In this episode of BTR News with Scotty Reid, we examine a recent Washington Times op-ed invoking President Dwight Eisenhower's "domino theory" t...

Trump Said the Quiet Part Out Loud About Sanctions and the Vulnerable Dollar 18.06.2026

Trump’s remarks on Iran’s frozen assets reveal more than most media headlines are admitting. In the context of the U.S.-Iran memorandum and the reopening of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, Trump openly acknowledged that if the U.S. simply keeps another nation’s money, confidence in the dollar system collapses.

Before conservatives weaponized it, ‘woke’ meant being alert to systemic dangers 11.05.2026

Kevin Roberts studied Black survival, then helped weaponize the cultural term “woke.” But woke was never the problem. Sleepwalking through a dangerous nation built on anti-Black laws, Black Codes, convict leasing, and white mob violence was the problem then, and willful ignorance is still the danger now.

New Abolitionists Radio: Shot First. Charged First. But Who Is He? 14.04.2026

A man was shot during a traffic stop… then charged. But here’s what’s missing: we still don’t even know his name. This is how the system moves—fast to criminalize, slow to reveal the truth. And without accountability, the pipeline keeps feeding prison slavery. Free Bonus with all T-shirt purchases. Support independent media that exposes the system. Shop the New Abolitionists Collection and wear th...

Is the U.S. military facing internal dissent? IDF pushed beyond its limits? 28.03.2026

What happens when soldiers stop believing in the mission? New reporting shows a surge in dissent inside the U.S. military, with a 1000% increase in conscientious objector requests. These aren’t fringe cases — this includes personnel across multiple branches who are saying they don’t want to participate in a war they don’t understand or support. At the same time, the Israel Defense Forces is being...

Private Event Shut Down, Then Apology? Jaylen Brown Calls Out “Biased Information” 20.02.2026

BTRN - The City of Beverly Hills has issued an apology to NBA All-Star Jaylen Brown after admitting its earlier public statement about shutting down his brand event was inaccurate. Officials first suggested the event violated permit rules and referenced prior issues at the residence, but later clarified no permit was ever submitted or denied and no previous violations existed. Brown says the gathe...

Minneapolis Martyrs vs. Boston Patriots 31.01.2026

In this Black Talk Radio Network analysis, we examine how modern dissent is criminalized while historical rebellion is sanctified. As footage circulates portraying Alex Pretti as belligerent and Renée Good’s family as emotional, the public is once again encouraged to focus on behavior rather than state violence. But when we place Minneapolis alongside the Boston Massacre, a contradiction emerges....

Oath Breakers: When Governors Look Away 20.01.2026

Rescinding an order isn’t protecting people—it’s stepping aside. Governors who won’t stop unlawful ICE policing have already broken their oaths.

MLK, the Burning House, and the Fire We’re Still In 19.01.2026

Every year around MLK Day, a quote from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is repeated without context — that he regretted the Civil Rights Movement because he was “integrating his people into a burning house.”

BTR News – Bootstraps, US Senator Slotkin’s Sanitized Capitalist Mythmaking 09.08.2025

If Senator Slotkin wants to use her great-grandfather’s story to attack socialism, she’d better start telling the whole truth—because the next generation is telling theirs, and they’re not buying what she’s selling.

BTR News – From Community Organizer to Imperial President: The Real Obama Legacy 07.08.2025

Barack Obama’s legacy should not be judged by soaring speeches or symbolic milestones but by the material consequences of his policies.

BTR News – They Knew, Said Nothing: The Complicity of Obama, Clinton, Booker & Klobuchar in Israel’s Starvation Siege 29.07.2025

By Scotty Reid | Black Talk Radio News A Breaking Points segment claimed U.S. mainstream media and establishment politicians only recently began broadcasting graphic images of famine in Gaza. While that holds, it overlooks earlier warnings and vital grassroots documentation. Cindy McCain: Leading the Alarm from 2023 As Executive Director of the UN World Food Programme since March 2023, Cindy McCai...

BTR News – Safe Bus, Bitter Truth – Debunking Dr. Claude Anderson’s Jim Crow Nostalgia 19.07.2025

Was Jim Crow really a “blessing in disguise” for Black Americans? In this episode of Black Talk Radio News, host Scotty Reid confronts the revisionist narrative promoted by Dr. Claude Anderson and others who suggest segregation was a time of Black prosperity. We dig into Anderson’s family legacy with Safe Bus Company in Winston-Salem, explore whether their success was the norm or an exception, and...

BTR News – The Hidden Cost of Deportation: Who Really Pays? 09.07.2025

In this episode of Black Talk Radio News, we dive deep into one of the biggest hypocrisies in U.S. politics — the fact that millions of undocumented immigrants pay billions in taxes every year, only to be criminalized, detained, and deported by the very system that benefits from their labor. While right-wing politicians call for mass deportations, few are talking about the economic fallout: a shri...

BTR News – Texas Lawmakers Fund Israel While Texans Drown | $140M for Bonds, $2M for Safety Denied 07.07.2025

In this video, we expose the shocking truth behind Texas lawmakers' decision to approve $140 million in Israeli bonds while rejecting a modest $2 million upgrade to the state's flood warning system — just months before devastating floods claimed lives. This is more than a policy failure — it's a betrayal of the people they’re supposed to serve. Let’s break down the numbers, the priorities, and the...

BTR News: Prophets vs. Power – What the Bible Really Says About Land, Justice, and Israel 30.06.2025

Welcome to Black Talk Radio News, where we challenge narratives and dig deep into historical and political truths. Today, we’re turning to the pages of scripture—but not for religion’s sake. We’re talking about power. Land. And the courage to speak truth when it’s unpopular. Because here’s the thing: the prophets of ancient Israel weren’t quiet men with long beards. They were radical voices who st...

BTR News: Why Does Iran Keep Appeasing a Ravenous U.S. Empire? 27.06.2025

In this episode of BTR News, we expose the bipartisan legacy of U.S. betrayal towards Iran and the hypocrisy of presidents past and present. Why does Iran still attempt diplomacy with a nation whose history shows it only respects domination? From sanctions to sabotage, regime change is the real agenda. ️ Drop your thoughts in the comments. Watch, share, and follow BTR News for independent analysis...

BTR News – Targeting Iran: The Empire’s Next Mistake? 20.06.2025

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...

Black Talk Radio News: “UnitedHealth Lawsuit Exposes the Cruelty of For-Profit Healthcare 29.05.2025

️ 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...

Starvation as Strategy: U.S. Complicity in Gaza’s Man-Made Famine 27.05.2025

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...

The Killing of Demyan Hanul: The Rise and Fall of a Ukrainian Ultranationalist 15.03.2025

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.

BTR News: Media Hypocrisy, Mystery Drones, and Political Drama – 12/18/2024 18.12.2024

  Join Scotty Reid live at 8 PM EST on Black Talk Radio News for an in-depth discussion of today's top headlines: Media Hypocrisy, Mystery Drones, and Political Drama. ABC News settles a defamation case with Trump for $15 million, and Meet The Press faces backlash for spreading misinformation about Tulsi Gabbard. The indictment of Luigi Mangione for the murder of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO sparks hypo...

The Hidden Variable in Inflation: Foreign Expenditures and the Cost of Endless Conflict 14.12.2024

By Scotty Reid - BTR News In a recent segment titled "Eggs, Car Insurance SKYROCKET Inflation Numbers Ahead Of Trump," Breaking Points contributors Ryan and Saagar delved into the troubling rise in car insurance rates and its connection to broader inflationary trends reporting that in the month of November 2024 inflation rose 2.7%. While the segment offered valuable insights, it failed to address...

BTR News: Social Programming and the Subtle Promotion of Militarism 28.11.2024

In this episode of BTR News w/ Scotty Reid, we explore how seemingly harmless acts like creating, sharing, and promoting media that vaguely "thanks the troops" contribute to the normalization of militarism in American culture. Is this a conscious act, or are individuals unknowingly reinforcing fascistic values through social programming? Join us as we deconstruct these trends and their broader imp...

BTR News: Bipartisan Fascism, How U.S. Politics Align on Authoritarian Tactics 26.11.2024

In this episode of Black Talk Radio News w/ Scotty Reid, we deconstruct the bipartisan implementation of fascist tactics in the United States. From authoritarian policies to militarism and scapegoating, both Democratic and Republican administrations have employed strategies that align with fascist principles. The discussion highlights how the DNC and RNC often converge, particularly on foreign pol...

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