African-American Talk

First Lady Michelle Obama talks to Joe Madison

First Lady Michelle Obama talks with SiriusXM’s Joe Madison, host of The Joe Madison Show, after the “Faith and Community Groups Leading the Way” event at Northland, A Church Distributed, in Longwood, Florida on Feb. 11, 2012. Madison had just finished interviewing Mrs. Obama during the First Lady’s tour celebrating the second anniversary of the “Let’s Move!” initiative.
(Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)

Airing February 22nd 6 - 10 am ET
Encores Feb 22nd 8 pm ET

Joe Madison Reacts to the Loss of Whitney Houston

Joe Madison discusses a unique connection he shared with Whitney Houston on The Power. Listen to Madison thank Houston for volunteering to host the 1996 NAACP Image Awards.

Inside the SiriusXM Studios and Behind the Mic with Joe Madison

Check out who's been hanging with 'The Black Eagle' in the studio and on location!

Remembering Whitney Houston: NAACP Image Awards hosted by Whitney Houston, Denzel Washington

The Madisons with 1st Lady Michelle Obama

The Madisons with Michelle Obama on the 2nd Anniversary of Her Project: "Let's Move"

The Madisons for Christmas at the White House

President Obama Sits Down for a Conversation with Joe Madison

Danny Glover and Joe Madison in the SiriusXM New York City studios

Joe Madison and Colin Powell in Sudan

President Obama at Oval Office with African-American Voices in Media

Joe Madison in Sudan

Sudanese Soldiers Marching in a Parade

Joe Madison interviewing Jesse Jackson @ Wisconsin Labor Rally

Joe Madison and actress Pam Grier

President Obama with Joe Madison and Al Sharpton in Oval Office

Joe Madison and actor Charles S. Dutton

Joe Madison and actor Isaiah Washington

Joe Madison, Sinbad and his family

Joe Madison in Darfur, Sudan

American Singer-songwriter Chubby Checker IIn Studio with Joe Madison

President Obama Points to Desegregation Portrait Outside of Oval Office

Joe Madison with BeBe Wynans & SpiderWebb

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Celebrating Black History Month with Madison on the Power Tune in Weekdays 6 am - 10 am ET
All throughout the month of February, in honor of Black History Month, The Joe Madison Show will feature compelling interviews with African Americans who are pioneers in their field of work. You’ll hear inspiring stories of hard work, perseverance and faith. More importantly, you’ll learn what these pioneers are doing to give back to their communities.

Featured interviews include Michelle Obama (First African-American First Lady of the United States), Jonathan Lee Iverson (First African-American ringmaster of a major U.S. circus), William H. Gray III (First African-American to chair the House Budget Committee), Tia Norfleet (First African-American Female NASCAR Driver), General Charles Bolden (First African-American to head NASA on a permanent basis), among many others.
(4 hrs)

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Joe Madison Weekdays 6 am & 8 pm ETThis is the morning talk show where you learn the truth. Madison is on the case, talking about politics and social activism while challenging the status quo and ensuring that people of color are not undervalued, underestimated or marginalized. Listen and be informed.

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Warren Ballentine Weekdays 10 am ETTune in to the "People's Attorney" and join his "truth fighters" for open and frank discourse on legal issues, politics, education, religion, sex and more. Warren's "thought radio" shoots straight from the hip and inspires you to stop complaining and start taking action to solve problems.
Rev. Al Sharpton Weekdays 1 pm ETThe Al Sharpton Show tackles a range of issues from national news stories, key issues impacting people of color, presidential politics, and more. "The Rev.", as he is affectionately called by close friends and supporters, is bringing his powerful voice to radio and getting the answers to real questions.
GW On the Hill Weekdays 4 pm & 6 pm ETVeteran radio news correspondent and former congressional staffer, George Wilson, hosts a live call-in show that provides a bird's-eye view of life on Capitol Hill. Get real-time updates on pending legislation and issues important to the urban community with in-depth interviews and more.
Mario Armstrong Weekdays 5 pm ETMario Armstrong translates technology to non-tech savvy audiences. Mario melds tech policy, Internet and popular culture, gadgets and gizmos, with commentary and stories on how technology impacts our lives, education, institutions, entertainment, politics, society and business.

Go to Mario Armstrong's website
Armstrong Williams Weeknights 7 pm ETArmstrong Williams, who is one of the most prominent black conservatives in the media, debates issues impacting all Americans. Armstrong brings to his daily show a pugnacious, provocative and principled voice for his conservative and Christian values.
Kojo Nnamdi Sundays - Thursdays 12 am ETA Guyana-native and longtime Washington broadcast personality, Nnamdi lends a global perspective to front page headlines, explores emerging stories before they become mainstream news and provides guests a platform to discuss unique topics and new points of view.
The Lou Hutt Show Tuesdays 8 am ET
Rebroadcast Saturdays 8 am ET & Sundays 10 am ETJoin Lou Hutt CPA, Attorney, Entrepreneur and Author, as he unveils the secrets, clues and alternatives on an array of tax, business and financial issues. Using everyday language, Lou helps transform the most complicated situation into one that is easier to understand and suggests tools and tactics to overcome the challenge.
Cocoa Mode with Shawna Renee Thursdays 9 am ET
Rebroadcast Saturdays 4 pm & Sundays 9 am ETShawna Renee has over 15 years in radio covering news and culture from around the world. She’s taken those experiences and applied them to her latest project, Cocoa Mode, a weekly program that takes an in-depth look at the social and cultural issues that have Generation X talking. Each week Shawna Renee invites young leaders, taste makers and cultural critics to discuss issues such as racial identity, pop-culture, relationships, and wellness.
Blackanomics Saturdays 6 am ETHosted by David Anderson, this show educates and raises awareness of the economic issues impacting the African-American community, encouraging listeners to control their own financial destiny and take advantage of opportunities in the marketplace.
Inside the Issues with Wilmer Leon Saturdays 11 am ETPolitical scientist Wilmer J. Leon, III, Ph.D, whose primary areas of expertise are black politics and public policy, discusses economics, public policy and current affairs affecting the African-American community and interviews renowned policy experts, government officials and journalists.
Willie Jolley Saturdays 2 pm ETA premier speaker, singer and author, Jolley talks to listeners about accelerating success, growing businesses and growing people, performance and profits. This live show will inspire, engage, and empower by offering techniques, ideas, principles and strategies to help live the life you desire.
The Tavis Smiley Show Saturdays 7 pm ET
Sundays 3 pm ETHear all sides of the issues as Smiley brings you a unique blend of news and newsmakers in an expanded conversation on politics, health, finance, sports, technology and pop culture. Commentators explore the issues from diverse points of view in an engaging, high-energy, give-and-take format.
Redding News Review Sundays 7pm ETRadio personality and journalist Robert "Rob" Redding Jr. hosts an intellectual and intriguing talk show that delves deep into issues affecting the black community. Rob's show promises listeners will be at the forefront of the news, delivering developing news stories as they happen.
Maggie Linton Show Weekends 11 pm ETLinton features stories about individuals who've reached for success and achieved their goals. Maggie helps listeners bring the positive lessons from these journeys into their own lives.

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Joe Madison"The Black Eagle" is a recognized human and civil rights activist, African slavery abolitionist, TV commentator, columnist, lecturer, labor and corporate spokesman, musician, athlete and member of the NAACP's national board of directors, for which he helped register one million new voters.
Warren BallentineBallentine's motto is, "An injustice anywhere is an injustice everywhere." He's an accredited motivational speaker for children whose goal in life is to be 'a servant leader.' To this end, he's heavily involved in community renewal.
Rev. Al SharptonCommunity leader, politician, minister and advocate Rev. Al Sharpton's career began with his first sermon at age 4. His work has taken him "from the streets to the suites," where he continues to demand that the American political establishment include people of every race, gender, class and belief.
George WilsonVeteran radio news correspondent and former congressional staffer George Wilson has over 30-years experience with newsmakers, politicians, activists and educators.
Mario ArmstrongMario Armstrong translates technology to non-tech savvy audiences. Mario melds tech policy, Internet and popular culture, gadgets and gizmos, with commentary and stories on how technology impacts our lives, education, institutions, entertainment, politics, society and business. Encores Mondays 4AM ET and Tuesday-Fridays 3AM ET.
Armstrong WilliamsArmstrong Williams, who is one of the most prominent black conservatives in the media, debates issues impacting all Americans. Armstrong brings to his daily show a pugnacious, provocative and principled voice for his conservative and Christian values.
Kojo NnamdiNnamdi, a Guyana-native and a longtime Washington broadcast personality, immigrated to the United States in 1968 to attend college and explore the civil rights movement. He has hosted WHUT-TV's public affairs show Evening Exchange since 1985, and he previously worked as a news editor and director.
Tavis Smiley"Newsweek" profiled Tavis Smiley as one of the "20 people changing how Americans get their news," also dubbing him one of the nation's "captains of the airwaves." Smiley hosts Tavis Smiley on PBS and is a regular political commentator on the Tom Joyner Morning Show.
Dr. Wilmer LeonWilmer J. Leon, III, Ph.D is a political scientist whose primary areas of expertise are black politics and public policy.
Rob ReddingAward-winning radio personality and journalist Robert "Rob" Redding Jr. hosts the intellectual and intriguing talk show "Redding News Review", that delves deep into issues affecting the black community. Rob's show, which takes headlines from his award-winning Web site of the same name, promises listeners will be at the forefront of the news, delivering developing news stories as they happen.
Maggie LintonIn the '70s, Kansas native Maggie Linton became the first female sports anchor in Wichita, KS; St. Louis, MO; and Washington, DC. She's a TV and radio host who's appeared in Homicide: Life on the Street, Star Finder, a 30-part series on the Hubble Space Telescope, Hairspray and Guarding Tess.
Lou Hutt Join Lou Hutt CPA, Attorney, Entrepreneur and Author, every weekend as he unveils the secrets, clues and alternatives on an array of tax, business and financial issues. Using everyday language, Lou helps transform the most complicated situation into one that is easier to understand and suggests tools and tactics to overcome the challenge.
David AndersonHosted by David Anderson, "Blackanomics" educates and raises the awareness to the economic issues impacting the African-American community. David encourages listeners to control their own financial destiny and take advantage of opportunities in the marketplace. Encores Sunday 6AM & 10PM ET.
Shawna Renee Renee has dedicated her life to a career in radio, starting as a producer for the top-rated Joe Madison Show. She went on to produce and co-host Baltimore's #1-rated Morning Drive program at urban powerhouse WERQ-FM and in 2000 Shawna moved to DC to host Love Talk and Slow Jams on WPGC-FM.
Steve CurwoodKeep your finger on the pulse of the issues affecting the planet we call home. Hosted by Steve Curwood and distributed by PRI, Public Radio International, "Living on Earth" examines all sides of today's most important environmental concerns. Environmental experts and leading environmental journalists join the discussion each week with compelling features and commentary on how culture, economics and technology shape the world around us. As the population and consumption continue to rise, "Living on Earth" continues to deliver the award-winning news on the subjects that affect the earth's inhabitants.
Willie JolleyHost Willie Jolley is a premier speaker, singer and author who talks to listeners about accelerating success, growing businesses and growing people, performance and profits. Willie’s live show will inspire, engage, and empower listeners by offering techniques, ideas, principles, and strategies to help them live the life they desire. Encores Sundays 7-9AM ET.