In this episode of Black Talk Radio News w/ Scotty Reid, we’re taking a deep dive into Vice President Kamala Harris’ record on criminal justice reform and prison labor. As California’s Attorney General, Harris’ office defended the overcrowded prison conditions and argued against the early release of nonviolent offenders, citing concerns about losin…

Today, we're diving into the psychology behind how certain individuals can justify or even support acts of ethnic cleansing, comparable in scale to some of the darkest moments since WWII. Join us for a deep analysis of the mindsets, biases, and societal influences that allow people to ignore or endorse such atrocities.Support Black Talk Media!Your …

In this episode of Black Talk Radio News, we tackle the urgent question of reparations for African American descendants of American slavery, Jim Crow, and the ongoing systemic harm impacting Black communities. We explore how corporate giants who profited from slavery and Jim Crow-era convict leasing should contribute to a trillion-dollar fund for c…

The guys are back for our Pre-election blowout with Sweet T and the Lovely Raegan sitting in for Still Bill. We have our mix of Jazz ,Blues, Southern Soul and lively discussion of the election and campaign shenanigans!Shout Outs!(804) 321-1010 VM Hotlinewww.rvasoul.com (comments)talkingsmackpodcast@gmail.com…

In this thought-provoking episode of Black Talk Radio News, we delve into a lesser-known chapter of history, exploring the moment Black Americans stepped into the role of colonizers. From the complex realities of U.S. empire-building to the often-overlooked dynamics of Black participation in American expansionism, we analyze how political, social, …

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro. Elliott & Bro.Richard, Sunday 10/27/2024 at 7:00 PM (EST) OPEN FORUM SUNDAY EDITION. With the election looming, "The Black Family and The Failure of The Two-Party System" was part of the discussion in open forum. Always topics that effect Black people locally, nationally, internationally. Information, insights and …

This episode dives into the high turnout of Republican voters at early voting polls—a significant shift from 2020's skepticism incited by Donald Trump. We'll analyze how this could shape upcoming elections and its implications for both parties. We’ll also examine Kamala Harris's stance on a weapons embargo against Israel, with over half of American…

While the campaign has focused its attacks on Black male voters supporting Trump, they remain silent on the growing support for Trump among Arab and Jewish voters.Von staff

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro. Elliott & Bro. Richard, Sunday 10/20/2024 at 7:00 PM (EST) guests were Activists, Organizers, of the Black Radical Political Convention 2024. Founder of the New Afrikan Independence Party, Khalid Raheem, Dr. Joyce Maxwell, Jersey City Organizer, Co-founder of Ujima Peoples Progress Party, Nnamdi Lumumba, highlight …

In this episode of Black Talk Radio News w/ Scotty Reid, we dive into the early voter turnout for the 2024 election and ask voters: Who did you vote for and why? Featuring a candid discussion about the political futures of Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Jill Stein, and Cornel West, we explore how their foreign policies could shape America's involveme…

Black Talk Radio News with Scotty Reid takes a critical look at the Opportunity Agenda for Black men, breaking down its promises and revealing why it may not be as specific to Black men as it seems. In this episode, Scotty Reid examines the rehashing of Obama's mentorship program and questions the inclusion of marijuana legalization in a Black male…

This segment is a stark reminder of the ongoing genocide and the global indifference towards it. It draws parallels with historical atrocities, urging viewers to confront uncomfortable truths. As Kamala Harris slips in the polls, could her new besties the Cheney's have anything to do with it? #GenocideAwareness #GlobalIssues #HistoricalParallels…

In this episode of Black Talk Radio News with Scotty T Reid, we unpack the critical issues shaping Black political consciousness today. Why aren't Democrats addressing the key issues that matter? How has the party pushed Black voters into supporting policies tied to genocide? From the struggles of being a Black journalist to the impact of U.S. fore…

The Guys and Sweet T are back with a mix of R&B, Hip Hop, Jazz, Old School, Hot Talk and the News of the Day!Shout Outsrvasoul.comtalkingsmackpodcast@gmail.comVM HotLine (804) 321-1010Von 3guystalkingsmack

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro.Elliott & Bro.Richard, Sunday 10/06/2024 at 7:00 PM (EST) guests was Activist, Reparations Organizer, Director of Reparations United, Kamm Howard, and Chief of Staff of Afrodescendant Nation, Tamara (Achoti) Singleton. The National Reparations Strategy Call to Action Meeting on Oct 11, 2024, with over 30 organizatio…

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro. Elliott & Bro. Richard, Sunday 9/29/2024 at 7:00 PM (EST) “OPEN FORUM SUNDAY EDITION” Black America, Reparations, Free Speech, and Project 2025, all came together as part of the discussion in open forum. Always topics that affect Black people locally, nationally, and internationally. Information, insights, and dial…

The Guys and Sweet T are back with the jams and hottest news of the day! Check out take on the Presidential debate,new voter ID laws,the arrest of Sean "Diddy" Combs!Shout Outs!804 321 1010www.rvasoul.comtalkingsmackpodcast@gmail.comVon 3guystalkingsmack

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro. Elliott & Bro.Richard , Sunday 09/15/2024 at 7:00 PM (EST) our guest was Activist, Organizer, Vice President of the Los Angeles Reparations Advisory Commission, President and Co-Facilitator of the National Assembly of American Slavery Descendants, Khansa Jones-Muhammad. Sister Jones-Muhammad shared information abou…

*This story has been updated to include a statement from the Sheriff.By Scotty T Reid - A developing story in Henderson, North Carolina, has stirred significant concern and skepticism within the community and beyond. Javion McGee, a 21-year-old truck driver from Chicago, was found hanging from a tree on September 11, 2024. While local authorities h…

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro.Elliott & Bro. Richard, Sunday 9/1/2024 at 7:00 PM (EST)guest was Author, Historian, Moores Professor of History and African American Studies at the Univ. of Houston, Dr. Gerald Horne. The discussion centered around Dr. Horne’s new book “Armed Struggle?”, and how the struggle continues in the present day. Also, open…

Big P, Still Bill,KK,DL (Not Hughley) and Sweet T are back with with a podcast packed with Jams and Old School flashbacks with a touch of JAZZ. Check out Blue Lights in the Basement, Liam's Corner, Asshole of the Week and a look at how Race and Gender are affecting the political landscape.Shout Outs (804) 321-1010www.rvasoul.comtalkingsmackpodcast@…

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro. Elliott & Bro.Richard, Sunday 08/25/2024 at 7:00 PM (EST) our guest was Activist, National Black Farmers Association Program Director, Mrs. Kara Boyd After decades of protests, numerous failed Congressional bills, and dozens of lawsuits, Black farmers will receive payment from the $2.2 Billion Discrimination Financ…

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro.Elliott & Bro.Richard, Sunday 08/11/2024 at 7:00 PM (EST) guest was Activist, Los Angeles Radio Talk show contributor on KBLA 1580, Award-winning Investigative Journalist for the LA Progressive, James Farr. We centered the discussion around politics, from a Black perspective, in a solution-focused conversation wrapp…

Big P,Still Bill,KK and DL(Not Hughley) welcome our friend Raegan as we talk about the Harris/Walz ticket, the NABJ debacle, Sonya Massey and the hottest jams including R&B,Blue Lights in the Basement, Liam's Corner and Southern Soul!Shout Outs!www.rvasoul.comtalkingsmackpodcast@gmail.comHot Line (804) 321-1010…

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro. Elliott & Bro.Richard, Sunday 07/28/2024 at 7:00 PM (EST) guests was Professor of Public Policy, African and African American Studies, Economics, and the director of the Samuel DuBois Cook Center on Social Equity at Duke University, Dr. William A. (Sandy) Darity Jr., and Writer, Folklorist, founder/ director of the…

Reparations NOW!, with Bro. Jumoke Ifetayo 7-28-24 guest; Kamm Howard, Robin Rue Simmons reflect on the life Congresswoman Sheila Jackson LeeVon Elliot Booker

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro.Elliott & Bro. Richard, Sunday 7/21/2024 at 7:00 PM (EST) guest was Journalist, Author, and former Research Fellow and scholar in residence at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture at the NY Public Library, Dr. Arun Kundnami. The discussion centered around the upcoming book ” I Rise In Fire”, about the …

Reparations NOW!, with Bro. Jumoke Ifetayo 7-21-24 guest Associate Professor in the Departments of History and African and African Diaspora Studies at the University of Texas at Austin, Dr. Ashley Farmer. Her book, Remaking Black Power: How Black Women Transformed an Era (UNC Press) and Queen Mother Audley Moore: Mother of Black Nationalism, was th…

The guys are back! Still Bill, KK, Big P and Sweet T bring you 2 hours of Jams and Smack Talk! This week , Liam's Corner, Blue Lights in the Basement, In Da News and More! We take a look back at he Presidential Debate, the RNC convention and the attempted assassination of 45.Shout Outswww.rvasoul.comtalkingsmackpodcast@gmail.comVM Hotline 804 321-1…

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro.Elliott & Bro. Richard, Sunday 7/14/2024 at 7:00 PM (EST) guests was Activist, Organizer, President, Black Farmers and Agriculturalists Association-Memphis, Thomas Burrell. Mr. Burrell updated the listeners on the BFAA-organized gatherings and meetings of Black Farmers and Landowners, and the recent June 28th U. S. …

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro. Elliott & Bro.Richard, Sunday 7/08/2024 at 7:00 PM (EST) “OPEN FORUM SUNDAY EDITION” Political Pandering to Black Voters by using Black Media, was part of the discussion in open forum. Always topics that effect Black people locally, nationally, internationally. Information, insights and dialogue from a Black Perspe…

The Guys and Sweet T are Back! Still Bill and Big P welcome newcomer CMC discuss the SCOTUS decision on Presidential Authority and the Biden debate meltdown with the best of R&B, Liam's Corner, Southern Soul and Blue Lights in the Basement!Shout Outs!(804) 321-1010www.rvasoul.comtalkingsmackpodcast@gmail.com…

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro. Elliott & Bro.Richard, Sunday 6/30/2024 at 7:00 PM (EST) “OPEN FORUM SUNDAY EDITION” . VP Kamala Harris comments at the 100 Black Men Conference 6-16-24, was part of the discussion in open forum. Always topics that effect Black people locally, nationally, internationally. Information, insights and dialogue from a B…

Reparations NOW!, with Bro. Jumoke Ifetayo 6-30-24 guest was Human Rights Attorney and Historian Efia Nwangaza. We have the privilege and honor to be graced with an interview by a very distinguished guest and elder, Human Rights Attorney and Historian Efia Nwangaza, she shared with us her journey, fight, and mission…

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro.Elliott & Bro.Richard, Sunday 6/23/2024 at 7:00 PM (EST) guest was Activist, Organizer, Documentary Film Maker, Author, Chief Egunwale Amusan. Our guest and the author of the book “America’s Black Wall Street The Untold Story of Broken Treaties, Black Resistance, Political Fear, and Sacred Ground” reflected on the b…

Still Bill ,DL (Not Hughley) and Big P are back (Minus KK and Sweet T) with Jams, Asshole of the Week ,In Da News, Liam's Corner, Blue Lights in the Basement and Sports!Shout Outs!www.rvasoul.com(804) 321-1010talkingsmackpodcast@gmail.comVon 3guystalkingsmack

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro.Elliott & Bro.Richard, Sunday 6/16/2024 at 7:00 PM (EST) guest was Author, Professional Basketball Player, and President of both The National Reparations League & Florida Black Wall Street, Rashaad Singleton. Our guest shared with us his work as President of the National Reparations League with the sole purpose of u…

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro.Elliott & Bro.Richard, Friday 06/14/2024 at 8:00 PM (EST) ”Freestyle Friday Edition”. The N.Y. City 16th District race and Jamaal Bowman was one of the subjects discussed, and joining us was N.Y. City activist Clifton Abrams. This was part of the open forum discussion. Also conversation the weeks topics that effect …

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro.Elliott & Bro.Richard for Sunday 6/09/2024 at 7:00 PM (EST) guest was Psychotherapist, Author, and retired Chief Psychologist for the Prisons in Philadelphia, PA., Dr. Carlton Payne. Can Negative Rap Music and Videos be harmful to the minds of Black Youth? This and other topics was part of the discussion with our gu…

The Sistas are back! Benita,Sweet T and LeeLee welcome or newest Sista Raegan to this jam and talkfest! Check out our RVA Soul Spotlight,In Da News and of course "Dumb As Fuck! segments with the best of R&B,GoGO and Hip Hop!Shout Outs (804) 321-1010www.rvasoul.comtalkingsmackpodcast@gmail.comVon 3guystalkingsmack

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro. Elliott & Bro.Richard, Sunday 6/02/2024 at 7:00 PM (EST) guest was Professor of Media Studies, Writer, and Investigative Journalist, David A. Love. The dialogue centered around the article our guest wrote: https://thegrio.com/2024/05/28/black-faces-in-high-places-have-a-responsibility/ Always Information, insights,…

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Reparations NOW with Bro. Jumoke Ifetayo 5-12-24. The conversation focused on the reparations activity in Burlington and Vermont. Guests was Rev Mark Hughes and Shanda Williams.Von Elliot Booker

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro.Elliott & Bro.Richard, Sunday 5/05/2024 at 7:00 PM (EST) guests was Richard Brookshire, CEO & Co-Founder of the Black Veterans Project, and Raillan Brooks, Law intern at the Veterans Legal Clinic, Yale Law School, Black Veterans Activist, executive director of NVCLR, Gary Monk. Our guests shared information on the H…

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro. Elliott & Bro.Richard, Sunday 4/28/2024 at 7:00 PM (EST) “OPEN FORUM SUNDAY EDITION” Conversation on various issues from the week on 4/28/24 . 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 4/21/2023 at 7:00 PM (EST) guest was Author, Journalist, Spoken Word Poet, Anisah Muhammad. “The High Jacking of HBCU’S” was the topic of discussion. The dialogue and related issues centered around the article written by our guest https://www.finalcalldigital.com/articles/highjacking-hb…

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro. Elliott & Bro.Richard, Sunday 4/14/2024 at 7:00 PM (EST) “OPEN FORUM SUNDAY EDITION” Black Political Figures support of Militarism and Imperialism, was part of Open Forum Sunday discussionVon Elliot Booker

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro.Elliott & Bro.Richard, Sunday 4/07/2023 at 7:00 PM (EST) our guest was Educator, Musician, and Congolese Youth Organizer, Passy Bass. “The Pan-African Battle for Unity and Stabilization in the Congo” was the major part of the discussion with our guest. Mr. Bass talked about what’s going on in the second-largest coun…

Benita, Sweet T, Lee Lee and Mr. C returns from an extended break. Jams, News, Dumb as Fuck and More!Shout Outs!www.rvasoul.comtalkingsmackpodcast @gmail.com(804) 321-1010Von 3guystalkingsmack

Tune in to our latest podcast episode featuring an exclusive interview with rising rap sensation, Worse Newz. Join us as we delve into the world of hip-hop with Worse Newz, discussing his latest album, creative process, inspirations, and the journey that led him to the top of the charts. Don't miss out on this candid conversation with one of the mo…