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ROLAND MARTIN TO HOST NEW TV ONE SHOW: 'Washington Watch" will cover politics; feature interviews with key newsmakers.

(July 6, 2009)

*Political commentator Roland Martin has been recruited by TV One to anchor a new Sunday public affairs show that will debut in September and cater to an African American audience.

"Washington Watch with Roland Martin" aims to tap into a new interest in politics and government due to the election of President Barack Obama, said Johnathan Rodgers, TV One's president and CEO. It debuts Sept. 27 at 11 a.m. ET, and the show will be repeated each week at 5 p.m.

“With the election of President Obama, Washington has taken center stage in the hearts and minds of African Americans, and with the many critical issues facing our country, this was the perfect time for us to launch a program to help our viewers understand what impact Washington policy decisions are likely to have on their lives,” said Rodgers, who with Martin announced the new program Saturday at the Essence Music Festival in New Orleans.

Martin will sit down each week with key newsmakers and members of the Congressional Black Caucus, according to the network, which is currently available in more than 47.5 million homes.

Also, American Urban Radio Networks White House Correspondent April Ryan and Comcast Network host and Philadelphia Tribune columnist Robert Traynham will join a rotating panel of journalists and experts to discuss the top stories in Washington.

"Our goal is to also speak to a wide variety of individuals, whether they are Democrat, Republican, liberal, conservative, moderate, independent, African American, Hispanic, white, Asian, Native American, you name it," said Rodgers.

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