Areva Martin in Real Time

(Airdate 8/28/24) Today marks the 61-year anniversary of the historic March on Washington for Jobs & Freedom. We look back at this day with Prof. Christine Slaughter of Boston University, to reflect on the past and see how it impacts our present and future. Also, in recognition of the attacks on DEI in the workplace, KBLA Climate Justice partner, LA Dept. of Water and Power Sr. Asst. General Manager, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Greg Reed joins Areva to talk about how LADWP is leading the charge to fight for climate justice solutions and preserve DEI.

(Airdate 8/27/24) A recent Washington Post article highlights the relationship Black women community leaders have had on Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, and Areva invited some of the women featured in that article to share their experience. Toshira Garraway, is an activist from Minneapolis who founded, Families Supporting Families Against Police Violence, and Nekima Levy Armstrong, a former President of the Minneapolis Chapter of the NAACP and a Civil Rights attorney, are joined by youth activist Jerome Richardson to reflect on this moment for the country and the work they do in Minnesota with Gov. Walz.

(Airdate 8/26/24) The week that was at the Democratic National Convention is the focus of today's show, specifically the role various social media influencers played in Chicago. Ryan Alexander Holmes is a content creator and one of over 200 content creators invited to the DNC by the Democratic Party for his humorous political content. He and Areva are joined by resident social media analyst, Prof. Andre Brock from Georgia Tech Univ. To discuss how strategic a move this was by the Party and what it means for the election.

(Airdate 8/22/24) Areva is closing out her LIVE coverage from the DNC with one of her favorite political minds, Communications Expert Richard Greene joins Areva in a lively conversation about the turnaround that the Democratic Party has made this summer and preview her acceptance speech at the DNC, while laying the foundation for the sprint to the finish line.

(Airdate 8/21/24) Areva has two of her favorite Democratic strategists, Isaac Wilson (South Carolina) and Chris Walton (Wisconsin) on to break down night 3 of the DNC, LIVE from Chicago

(Airdate 8/20/24) Security Expert Adam Hodge and Wisconsin Delegate, Chris Walton join Areva to give their impressions of the DNC and expectations for the speeches on Night 2.

(Airdate 8/19/24) It's Night One LIVE from Chicago and the 2024 Democratic National Convention. Areva is there talking to all the movers and shakers and getting them to share a few minutes of their time at the DNC. Tonight, Areva welcomes Dr. Ben Chavis Jr., President and CEO of the National Newspaper Association, which represents over 200 African American owned newspapers.

(Airdate 8/15/24) Areva is back! And, she welcomes two experts in the field of media literacy and ethics. Dominique Shelton Leipzig, Attorney and Author of, "TRUTH: Responsible A.I., Innovation, Privacy, and Data Leadership" is here to discuss potential applications of blockchain technology towards combating misinformation. Also, Professor Andre Brock of Georgia Tech University gives his thoughts on where policy and public opinion are diverging.

(Airdate 8/7/24) Areva is joined by Stephen A. Smith, host of ESPN's 'First Take" and the popular YouTube show, "The Stephen A. Smith Show". Stephen A. and Areva have a spirited discussion about VP Harris' campaign, the upcoming DNC, and Areva makes Stephen A. eat his words about the presidential debates.

(Airdate 8/6/24) Areva is joined by Annie Andrews, Founder of "Their Future, Our Vote", and co-organizer for "White Women for Harris" Zoom call, and Political Science Professor Andra Gillespie of Emory University to dissect and discuss the impact of online and social media campaigns driving fundraising for candidates.