Black Talk Radio News w/ Scotty Reid

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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Episodes 284

BTR News: Who Is Allowed to Defend Themselves?
1mo ago · 24:11
Does America apply self-defense laws equally, or does race still influence whose fear is considered "reasonable"? We'll examine two recent cases that have sparked national debate: • The Portland jury's acquittal of a Black man who claimed self-defense after a confrontation involving the N-word. • The Florida Walmart parking lot shooting, where a Black woman repeatedly retreated while an armed confrontation unfolded. We'll also explore the history many Americans have never been taught—from Virginia's colonial slave codes that prohibited Black people from possessing firearms or resisting white a
BTR News: The Real Tyranny: What the Cold War Narrative Leaves Out
1mo ago · 7:57
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" to warn about socialism. We ask a different question: Who gets to define tyranny? The discussion explores the contradiction between America's Cold War rhetoric and its own history of racial oppression,
Trump Said the Quiet Part Out Loud About Sanctions and the Vulnerable Dollar
2mo ago · 8:42
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
3mo ago · 4:35
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?
4mo ago · 1:12
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 the message: “Slavery was never abolished.” Every purchase helps fund Black Talk Media Project. 👉 Black Talk Media Project
Is the U.S. military facing internal dissent? IDF pushed beyond its limits?
5mo ago · 11:04
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 described as stretched across multiple fronts, relying heavily on reservists while expanding operations that require even more troops. This raises a serious question:Are we looking at two militaries u
Private Event Shut Down, Then Apology? Jaylen Brown Calls Out “Biased Information”
6mo ago · 0:54
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 gathering was a private, invitation-only event held at a private residence around 7 p.m., well before local noise curfews. According to his team, music was shut off early, traffic was not blocked, and orga
Minneapolis Martyrs vs. Boston Patriots
7mo ago · 4:04
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. Working-class colonists who confronted British soldiers are remembered as patriots, while contemporary protesters challenging federal power are framed as threats. From a Black historical perspective—o
Oath Breakers: When Governors Look Away
7mo ago · 0:57
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
7mo ago · 1:15
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
1y ago · 25:18
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
1y ago · 43:33
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
1y ago · 15:10
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 McCain, widow of Sen. John McCain, consistently warned the world about looming famine in Gaza. By November 2023, she was predicting widespread starvation—and by May 2024, declared that northern Gaza was in
BTR News – Safe Bus, Bitter Truth – Debunking Dr. Claude Anderson’s Jim Crow Nostalgia
1y ago · 1:06:59
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 ask why there’s no record of their support for the Civil Rights Movement, despite benefiting from the gains it produced. Scotty also challenges Anderson’s economic theory that wealth must precede pol
BTR News – The Hidden Cost of Deportation: Who Really Pays?
1y ago · 5:27
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 shrinking tax base, lost Social Security revenue, and growing federal deficits. We explore how the IRS issues tax ID numbers (ITINs) to undocumented workers, why the government protects their tax info fro
BTR News – Texas Lawmakers Fund Israel While Texans Drown | $140M for Bonds, $2M for Safety Denied
1y ago · 36:45
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 lives that were put at risk for the sake of foreign investments.
BTR News: Prophets vs. Power – What the Bible Really Says About Land, Justice, and Israel
1y ago · 1:05:17
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 stood up against kings, armies, and priests. Not for wealth. Not for land. But to remind their people: God doesn’t care about your borders if your justice is corrupt. Let’s take Amos, for example. He ca
BTR News: Why Does Iran Keep Appeasing a Ravenous U.S. Empire?
1y ago · 1:08:03
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. #BTRNews #Iran #ForeignPolicy #USImperialism #BlackMediaMatters #SanctionsAreViolence #RegimeChangeAgenda #TruthOverPropaganda
BTR News – Targeting Iran: The Empire’s Next Mistake?
1y ago · 1:31:07
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 you. We also examine Donald Trump’s renewed threats against Iran, and why any military escalation would be far more catastrophic than Iraq or Afghanistan — for both the U.S. and the region. Tune in fo
Black Talk Radio News: “UnitedHealth Lawsuit Exposes the Cruelty of For-Profit Healthcare
1y ago · 8:07
️ 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
Starvation as Strategy: U.S. Complicity in Gaza’s Man-Made Famine
1y ago · 5:45
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
The Killing of Demyan Hanul: The Rise and Fall of a Ukrainian Ultranationalist
1y ago · 2:39
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
1y ago · 58:53
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 hypocrisy in media and political narratives. Mystery drones over America have authorities scrambling, while the U.S. continues its controversial drone warfare in the Middle East and Africa. Tune in for crit
The Hidden Variable in Inflation: Foreign Expenditures and the Cost of Endless Conflict
1y ago · 4:02
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 a crucial yet often overlooked factor contributing to inflation: the United States' extensive foreign expenditures and perpetual state of military conflict. The Cost of Constant Conflict For decades,
BTR News: Social Programming and the Subtle Promotion of Militarism
1y ago · 8:02
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

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Black Talk Radio News w/ Scotty Reid

Episodes 284

BTR News: Who Is Allowed to Defend Themselves?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Minneapolis Martyrs vs. Boston Patriots

Oath Breakers: When Governors Look Away

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

BTR News: Social Programming and the Subtle Promotion of Militarism

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