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️ New Episode of Black Talk Radio News: “UnitedHealth Lawsuit Exposes the Cruelty of For-Profit Healthcare” Hosted by Scotty Reid | Black Talk Media Project…
️ 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 of America's for-profit healthcare system. As investors cry over lost billions, millions of Americans suffer without adequate care. Scotty compares this capitalist healthcare nightmare with more humane, publicly funded models in countries like Cuba and China—where health is treated as a human right, not a business opportunity. This episode is a wake-up call and a call to action. Tune in for truth, context, and solutions rarely heard in mainstream media. ️ Real Talk. Real Issues. Real Solutions. Support independent Black media: BlackTalkRadioNetwork.com Listen, comment, and share! #BlackTalkRadio #UnitedHealth #ForProfitHealthcare #HealthcareJustice #CapitalismKills #ScottyReid #BlackMediaMatters #MedicareForAll #HealthIsAHumanRight #CubaHealthcare #ChinaHealthcare #PublicHealth #BlackPodcasts #HealthcareReform #ClassActionLawsuit #UnitedHealthGroup #PeopleOverProfits Your help keeps us producing independent Black media. Please consider donating to support our work! You can send donations via Cash App: $BTMProject, PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=6RQCWRMAG3AG2 I appreciate your support!
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.…
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 producing independent Black media. Please consider donating to support our work! You can send donations via Cash App: $BTMProject, PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=NCF3MVP8N68JG Thank you for your support!
Welcome to the 20th episode of the Harsh Realities Podcast!
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…
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 implications for society. With your help, we can continue to challenge mainstream narratives, amplify marginalized perspectives, and foster media literacy. Every donation makes a difference—whether it's $5 or $50, your contribution helps keep independent Black media thriving. Click Here to Donate!
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…
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 policy, advancing an agenda rooted in suppression, expansionism, and corporatism. Please tune in for a critical analysis of America's political landscape and its implications for democracy. With your help, we can continue to challenge mainstream narratives, amplify marginalized perspectives, and foster media literacy. Every donation makes a difference—whether it's $5 or $50, your contribution helps keep independent Black media thriving. Click Here to Donate!
BTR News with Scotty Reid explores Dr. Norman Finkelstein’s statement that “Democrats legitimized genocide” and examines how previous administrations have contributed to the expansion of…
BTR News with Scotty Reid explores Dr. Norman Finkelstein's statement that "Democrats legitimized genocide" and examines how previous administrations have contributed to the expansion of executive power under Trump. The episode also critiques the U.S. Congress and Supreme Court for their complicity in eroding checks and balances, challenging the foundational theory of American governance. Your help keeps us producing independent Black media. Please consider donating to support our work! You can send donations via Cash App: $BTMProject, PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=NCF3MVP8N68JG Thank you for your support!
In this episode of BTR News w/ Scotty Reid, titled “We Should Have Never Fought For Freedom & Respect? What is she talking about?” host…
In this episode of BTR News w/ Scotty Reid, titled "We Should Have Never Fought For Freedom & Respect? What is she talking about?" host Scotty Reid addresses recent comments by a Black woman questioning whether Black Americans should have fought for integration. Scotty examines the historical realities of the Jim Crow period, emphasizing why the struggle for freedom, equality, and basic respect was essential for Black communities. He critiques her attempt to connect Donald Trump's stance against gender-affirming care with the broader Black struggle for civil rights, pointing out the dangers of conflating separate issues. Scotty brings context to the conversation by spotlighting the systemic discrimination Black people faced under segregation, challenging revisionist narratives that overlook the necessity of fighting for equal rights. Support Black Talk Media! Your help keeps us producing independent Black media. Please consider donating to support our work! You can send donations via Cash App: $BTMProject, PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=NCF3MVP8N68JG Thank you for your support!
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…
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 losing cheap inmate labor for state programs like firefighting. We'll examine how these pro-labor arguments shaped California's justice system, contrasting her past silence on criminal justice reform. Support Black Talk Media! Your help keeps us producing independent Black media. Please consider donating to support our work! @followers You can send donations via Cash App: $BTMProject, PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=NCF3MVP8N68JG Thank you for your support! #BlackTalkRadioNews #KamalaHarris #PrisonLabor #CriminalJusticeReform #Prop47 #Prop36
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:…
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 involvement in global conflicts—from Ukraine and Israel to China, Iran, and North Korea. We also question which party is more racist, or if both are complicit, through the lens of their foreign policy decisions. Tune-in for a critical look at the stakes of this election and its potential to drag the U.S. into a new era of war. #BlackTalkRadioNews #VoterTurnout2024 #ForeignPolicyDebate #Trump #KamalaHarris #JillStein #CornelWest #USForeignPolicy #UkraineWar #IsraelConflict #ChinaTensions #IranCrisis #NorthKorea #Election2024 #RacistPolitics #GlobalWar #PoliticalDebate Your help keeps us producing independent Black media. Please consider donating to support our work! You can send donations via Cash App: $BTMProject, PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=6RQCWRMAG3AG2 blacktalkradiobaby@gmail.com Thank you for your support!
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…
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-focused agenda, a move some find offensive. Join us for in-depth analysis and discussions on what this plan really means for Black men in America.
“Time for an Awakening” with Bro.Elliott & Bro.Richard, Sunday 11-12-23 at 7:00pm (EST) guests; Founder of the BTRN, Scotty Reid, Activist, Organizers, Mississippi on The Move. Organize, Organize, Organize was the subject of the program. Founder of the Black Talk Radio Network, Scotty Reid, talked about his involvement in grassroots organizing efforts in Gaston Co. North Carolina. Mississippi on The Move organizers, Patrick Lumumba, Malik Hayes, Rodney (Duvsac) Lowe, talked about the grassroots organizing going on from Holly Springs, to the Mississippi Delta.
Join us for a thought-provoking and empowering episode of Black Talk Radio News w/ Scotty Reid as we delve into the world of labor rights and workplace empowerment with renowned Employment Attorney, Chiquita Hall-Jackson. In our engaging conversation titled "Empowering Workers: Protecting Rights and Speaking Out with Chiquita Hall-Jackson," we explore the critical issues affecting today's workforce and the strategies to stand up against injustice.
Join us for a thought-provoking and empowering episode of Black Talk Radio News w/ Scotty Reid as we delve into the world of labor rights and workplace empowerment with renowned Employment Attorney, Chiquita Hall-Jackson. In our engaging conversation titled "Empowering Workers: Protecting Rights and Speaking Out with Chiquita Hall-Jackson," we explore the critical issues affecting today's workforce and the strategies to stand up against injustice.
Welcome to BTR NEWS w/ Scotty Reid as I broadcast from behind the enemy lines of Corporate USA. We have a guest joining us tonight…
Welcome to BTR NEWS w/ Scotty Reid as I broadcast from behind the enemy lines of Corporate USA. We have a guest joining us tonight who has a different opinion on the African Monarchs than I do and since it is Black History month, they are part of that history even if only a negative part, but I said sure why not let's have that discussion? I also want to talk about the emotionalism and uncodified behavior I've witnessed in the wake of the killing of Tyre Nichols. One thing that caught my eye as well as that of the suspected racist podcast hosts, is the Rev. Al Sharpton's claim at the funeral for Mr. Nichols when he told the family that if he were white (Tyre), it would not have happened to him. This statement is both uncodified and incorrect and when I pointed this out online, a black woman whom I don't know blocked me on social media because of her emotionalism when confronted with irrefutable facts that all kinds of people get snuffed out by police in the USA. Why is it so hard for some people, of all ethnicities and skin colors, to believe that hundreds of white people are among the body counts of those who died at the hands of cops? It just seems to me that instead of discussing realistic solutions to the problem of police violence, some of my peers keep repeating the same arguments about how it is linked to white supremacy that they made the last time a black person was killed by cops on camera. Policing today is linked to 21st Century Slavery and today all demographics across racial lines are falling victim to the same system and the slave catchers come in all colors, religions, and genders. Would love to hear from the listeners if they have anything they would like to discuss in the context of tonight's discussion.
A discussion on the continued problem of police violence in the United States in the wake of the Tyre Nichols killing and other news. *Stream…
A discussion on the continued problem of police violence in the United States in the wake of the Tyre Nichols killing and other news. *Stream also available on the TuneIn App & BTRN Youtube Channel Scotty T. Reid is the founder of the non-profit media organization Black Talk Media Project and the creator of the award-winning media platform Black Talk Radio Network. He is the host and producer of the BTR News podcast and was the co-producer of the award-winning New Abolitionists Radio podcast. He has been producing news talk programming since 2007 and has interviewed hundreds of guests on various topics over the years. Make a donation to support grassroots media and expand the work of the non-profit Black Talk Media Project. Check / Money Order: Black Talk Media Project, PO Box 65, Mt. Holly NC 28120 Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=M8PGQH4ANW7E8 Cash App: $BTMProject
News and commentary focused on the current conflict in Ukraine which is a part of eastern Europe. If you get disconnected and this stream goes offline, call in on the backup switchboard number at 1-717-908-1834 and then enter the participant code 269626. Tonights Topics From The Newsfeed: Britney Griner's arrest at a Russian airport on drug possession charges highlights the inhumane global drug war. US journalists shot in Ukraine, one killed according to report by Democracy Now. The Biden administration sends veiled threat to South Africa for its neutral position on the use of force in Ukraine according to the African Diaspora News Channel on youtube. Call in with your questions and brief comments at the numbers listed on this page.
News and commentary focused on the current conflict in Ukraine which is a part of eastern Europe.
News and commentary focused on the current conflict in Ukraine which is a part of eastern Europe.
Is it a lawless land? Has the constitution been so systemically violated that it's become the supreme joke of the land? Has our rights ever been respected or have they been denied generation after generation? Who violates? Who denies? Who defends? Did biden actually end all private prison contracts? What's going on in Alabama prison with Kinetic Justice? We're going to pow wow with some veteran national slavery abolitionists and answer these questions. We hear from abolitionist OG's Kinetik Justice, Scotty Reid, Otis Griffon, and more
BTR News - Seven of the twelve jurors who sat on the Derek Chauvin trial are speaking out about some of the behind-the-scenes jury deliberations. On May 25, 2020, on a street in front of a convenience store, George Floyd would be murdered on video by cops in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Multiple videos taken by eyewitnesses were uploaded to the internet and circulated widely, sparking a renewed focus on police violence in the United States. The videos compelled more people to go out into the streets to demand justice for Floyd and demand an end to the brutalization and killing of US citizens by US law enforcement. Derek Chauvin, the now-convicted murderer, was the first of four officers to go on trial for charges related to Mr. Floyd's killing. Chavin was facing three charges. unintentional murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter during his trial back in April of 2021. The seven jurors appearing on Don Lemon Tonight revealed that all jurors were in agreement that Chauvin was guilty on the unintentional murder and second-degree manslaughter charges, but the jurors were split on the third-degree murder charge. After some discussion, there was one moment that shifted jurors' opinions from not guilty to guilty according to the jurors on Don Lemon's show. Chauvin was sentenced to 22 and a half years in prison for his part in the killing of George Floyd. The video of the killing caused empathic reactions around the world as people signaled solidarity with the protestors and activists seeking justice for George Floyd. Many who saw the images of Chauvin nonchalantly kneeling Floyd's neck 9 minutes and 29 seconds while the other three officers knelt on his back and legs, were disturbed by the behavior of officers showing no empathy as a human being begged for his life calling out for his dead mother with his final breaths. The murder sparked calls within Minneapolis to reduce the city's number of cops and to reimagine public safety under the lens of public health and not deploy armed officers to answer mental health calls to reduce unnecessary fatalities that impact the victim, the victim's families, the officers, and their families and the wider community. An initiative was put forth to voters called Ballot proposal No. 2. The proposal asks voters whether the city charter should be amended to remove its requirement that the city has a police department with a minimum staffing level and if passed would allow the city officials to reimagine policing the community's elected representatives. This is a BTR News Brief! written and produced by Scotty Reid and sponsored by the non-profit, Black Talk Media Project! Make a Donation and help out in the production of independent news media today!
Deathrow inmate's clemency hearing delayed A clemency hearing for Oklahoma death row inmate Julius Jones scheduled for Tuesday has been delayed for a week while his legal challenge is pending in federal court. Jones maintains his innocence and says he was set up by a former friend who was the prosecution's main witness against him. However, during his trial, a juror was reported after his trial for racial bias. MSNBC's Ari Melber talks about the case. Additionally, for Jones, he and five other death row inmates are seeking to be reinstated into a federal lawsuit, challenging Oklahoma's lethal injection protocol. A federal district judge on Monday rejected the inmates' request, and their attorneys immediately appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit. According to Wisconsin Judge, Victims of Shooting Are Rioters and Looters Kenosha County Circuit Judge Bruce Schroeder says, victims can not be called victims but can be called rioters, arsonists, and looters in the recent pre-trial hearing of alleged Kyle Rittenhouse. On August 25, 2020, amid the Kenosha unrest that had been preceded by the police shooting of Jacob Blake, Kyle Rittenhouse, a then 17-year-old from Antioch, Illinois, was driven to Kenosha by his mother where he shot and killed two people and wounded another during multiple confrontations at two locations. Rittenhouse's defense attorney argued the shootings should be weighed against the wider context of what was happening that night. "All of that lawlessness, all of the facts and circumstances surrounding what is going on, is relevant in terms of Kyle Rittenhouse's conduct. I think it's impossible to say that it's not." The three men shot by Rittenhouse have never been charged with any crime related to the protests against police brutality that occurred on the night of August 25, 2020, nor has any evidence surfaced to suggest that they had. It is as if the Judge wants to try the victims in his court and not the person tried with murdered and attempted murder among other criminal charges. Thomas Binger, the prosecutor, argued Monday that any behavior Rosenbaum, Huber or Grosskreutz may have participated in that night could lead the jury to believe they were arsonists, rioters or looters wasn't witnessed by Rittenhouse and shouldn't be part of his defense. Assistant District Attorney Thomas Binger argued the judge was setting up a "double standard" due to his longstanding rule of not allowing prosecutors to refer to people as "victims" at trial. "If I were to count the number of times that you've admonished me not to call someone a victim during a trial, it would be in the thousands," Binger said. "The word 'victim' is a loaded, loaded word. And I think 'alleged victim' is a cousin to it," Judge Schroeder said. But Binger disagreed, telling the judge, "I think it's the exact same issue. The terms that I'm identifying here, such as 'rioters,' 'looters,' 'arsonists,' are as loaded, if not more loaded, than the term 'victim.' BTR News Briefs are written and produced by Scotty Reid and sponsored by the non-profit, Black Talk Media Project! Make a Donation towards the production of independent news media today! Check / Money Order: Black Talk Media Project, PO Box 65, Mt. Holly NC 28120 Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=6EALCMY9X4HFS
Welcome to this episode of BTR News with Scotty Reid, broadcasting from behind the enemy lines of USA Inc. As I said I would at the conclusion of the episode titled BTR News – The Willie Lynch Letter & The Black Attack On Black Identified Christians I will be sharing and responding to subscriber's comments.
Welcome to this episode of BTR News with Scotty Reid, broadcasting from behind the enemy lines of USA Inc. As I said I would at the conclusion of the episode titled BTR News – The Willie Lynch Letter & The Black Attack On Black Identified Christians I will be sharing and responding to subscriber's comments.
Welcome to this episode of BTR News with Scotty Reid, broadcasting from behind the enemy lines of USA Inc. As I said I would at the conclusion of the episode titled BTR News – The Willie Lynch Letter & The Black Attack On Black Identified Christians I will be sharing and responding to subscriber's comments.
BTR News w/ Scotty Reid welcomes author, social media creator, and self-care advocate M.J. Fievre about her recent book series "Badass Black Girl".
BTR News w/ Scotty Reid welcomes author, social media creator, and self-care advocate M.J. Fievre about her recent book series "Badass Black Girl".
BTR News w/ Scotty Reid welcomes author, social media creator, and self-care advocate M.J. Fievre about her recent book series "Badass Black Girl". Fievre has been writing since she was 19 years old when she first signed a publishing contract and her writings are known throughout Europe and the French Antilles after nine books she wrote in French were published. In addition to discussing her latest book series focused on Black women, hopefully, we can get her opinion on reporting and opinions coming out for and against world number two tennis pro Naomi Osaka's decision to withdraw from one tennis major and skip another citing self-care reasons. Nomia Oska's father was born in Haiti and like Richard Williams, father of the tennis greats Williams sisters, Serena and Venus, Leonard François taught Naomi and her sister Mari Osaka to play tennis at an early age to prepare them for success in the world of professional tennis, a white-dominated field in terms of the industry hierarchy and ownership. While Serena and Venus have been trailblazers for Black women in professional tennis, some have also said Naomi Osaka is a trailblazer in mental self-care to deal with the media circus that often can be challenging and taxing for Black professional athletes across sports. Make sure you check out M.J. Fievre's work on https://www.badassblackgirl.com/ and follow her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/badassblackgirlbooks/
An open conversation about the gun violence glamorized in music celebrated by corporations and unfortunately the NAACP. Joining your host Scotty Reid, founder of the Black Talk Media Project, is Kwabena Rasuli, founder of Clear The Airwaves Project.
An open conversation about the gun violence glamorized in music celebrated by corporations and unfortunately the NAACP. Joining your host Scotty Reid, founder of the Black Talk Media Project, is Kwabena Rasuli, founder of Clear The Airwaves Project.
An open conversation about the gun violence glamorized in music celebrated by corporations and unfortunately the NAACP. Joining your host Scotty Reid, founder of the Black Talk Media Project, is Kwabena Rasuli, founder of Clear The Airwaves Project.
8:00 PM EST - BTR News host Scotty Reid will moderate a community discussion on the issue of transgender women (male to a female) in sports given that the US government seems poised to pass a law allowing transgender girls to participate in girl's sports leagues. Parents and community members are legitimately questioning whether or not trans girls have a physical advantage over cis girls in sports with trans girls becoming champions in their respective sports. What does the medical research on the topic reveal?
BTR News host Scotty Reid will moderate a community discussion on the issue of transgender women (male to female) in sports given that the US…
BTR News host Scotty Reid will moderate a community discussion on the issue of transgender women (male to female) in sports given that the US government seems poised to pass a law allowing transgender girls to participate in girl's sports leagues. Parents and community members are legitimately questioning whether or not trans girls have a physical advantage over cis girls in sports with trans girls becoming champions in their respective sports. What does the medical research on the topic reveal?
BTR News On The Black Talk Radio Network! Today's Date is January 4, 2020, and we invite you to tune in for the next 60 minutes or more of news, information, debate, and your calls.
BTR News On The Black Talk Radio Network! Today's Date is January 4, 2020, and we invite you to tune in for the next 60 minutes or more of news, information, debate, and your calls.
7:00 PM EST - Welcome to BTR News w/ Scotty Reid on The Black Talk Radio Network! Today's Date is December 30, 2020, and we invite you to tune in for the next 90 minutes of news, information, debate, your calls, and more... Hot Topic: What variables are playing into why Black males ages 35-44 yrs old are dying at nine times the rate of other groups impacted by COVID 19 in the United States? Could Melanin production and and a lack of Vitamin D status be among the underlying conditions spoken about concerning victims of the deadly disease? Give us a call your share your thoughts on the Hot Topic of Black men and Covid 19. This and more news and current events on BTR News!
Call The Show! Dial-in number: 1 (626) 213-5779, 7:00 PM EST - Welcome to BTR News w/ Scotty Reid on The Black Talk Radio Network! Today's Date is December 30, 2020, and we invite you to tune in for the next 90 minutes of news, information, debate, your calls, and more...Happy Birthday to you if today is your born day, glad you're here!
Call The Show! Dial-in number: 1 (626) 213-5779, 7:00 PM EST - Welcome to BTR News w/ Scotty Reid on The Black Talk Radio Network! Today's Date is December 30, 2020, and we invite you to tune in for the next 90 minutes of news, information, debate, your calls, and more...Happy Birthday to you if today is your born day, glad you're here!
In this tutorial, Scotty Reid walks you through the simplicity of creating an audio podcast whether you are a solo host or hosting a panel discussion, with the help of an audio engineer you can produce a quality podcast.