Rolonda On Demand

Maybe it's our fascination with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry -- the Brits and their Royals, or maybe it's our commitment to bettering our health, whatever -- tea is making a big splash in America. In this episode, Rolonda chats with American Tea Room CEO David Barenholtz about some of the 2000 different kinds of teas worldwide and their tremendous health benefits, from preventing breast cancer and inflammation, to relieving stress and losing weight. Yes, coffee's little cousin is causing a new American Tea Revolution - and you too might be bitten by the bug after you hear this episode!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this open, revealing, and fun conversation, Rolonda talks with American idol and comedy legend, Carol Burnett, who at 85 just received the prestigious Peabody Award for Excellence in Television and she just launched a new Netflix show, called, "A Little Help," where celebrities, like Mark Cuban, DJ Khaled, Taraji P. Henson, Lisa Kudrow, Wanda Sykes and many more get oftentimes hilarious and hard-nosed advice from kids 5 to 9. Ms. Burnett also talks with Ro about being a woman in the entertainment, TV, and comedy business back in the 1950s, how she navigated her way through eleven seasons of "The Carol Burnett Show," and she shares the greatest advice she got from her close friend, Lucille Ball, which she passes on to budding comediennes today. Check out the trailer for Ms. Burnett's new Netflix show - https://www.netflix.com/title/80193475Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oscar-winning Actor, Writer, Activist, Feminist, and Mom, Jane Fonda reveals about her own sexual abuse and rape in this totally transparent interview. Ms. Fonda tells how she and her own bipolar mother shared the same deep, dark secret - they had both been sexually abused and raped. Ms. Fonda talks about how she finally found forgiveness after her mother's suicide and what she loves most about being a mother herself. Ms. Fonda is sharing a lot these days, including recent reports that she's giving up sex after breaking up with longtime boyfriend, Richard Perry. "Stop asking about down there," she says. "It's closed!" But her illustrious career is far from over, with her new movie, "Book Club," in which Fonda stars alongside fellow screen legends Diane Keaton, Candice Bergen and Mary Steenburgen. Their characters experience a sexual awakening after reading Fifty Shades of Grey. Ms. Fonda also has a Netflix show, "Grace and Frankie," and there's talk of a remake of the famous ensemble chick flick, "9-5."Learn

Ice Skating Champion Tonya Harding is right now competing for her life and for excellence in another field -- Dancing with the Stars! She has openly called the TV opportunity her second chance to prove herself, after years of feeling isolated and wrongly judged following the biggest scandal to ever hit ice skating. A scandal so big it still resonates across the world today; the story becoming a blockbuster movie with Hollywood actress Allison Janney winning the 2018 Oscar Award for Best Supporting Actress. But now, it's Tonya's turn ... Rolonda shares about her relationship with Tonya Harding and her exclusive talk show interview with the then-embattled ice skater who sat with Ro just months after her alleged knee-bashing "Incident" with Nancy Kerrigan in 1994. It was a journalistic "get" so big - it put the then-new Rolonda Show on the map as a true contender in the talk show field. While Tonya was later proved not guilty of the attack, she was still banned for life from the sport she loved and the one thing

Every day is Cinco de Mayo and it's not just a Mexican celebration, Latinos and us Gringos alike, celebrate this cultural occasion all across the country with parades, parties, dancing, great food and music, as we delight in and appreciate the rich Mexican culture, heritage, and history this day represents. Cinco de Mayo, The Fifth of May, celebrates the Mexican army’s 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. The big win had major consequences for the United States, which at the time, was embroiled in the Civil War. Greatly encouraged by Cinco de Mayo, Mexicans in California joined the Union in hopes of another win. Today, all cultures celebrate the Latino culture and the power of what can happen when people unite.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Judge Greg Mathis clinched the 2018 Emmy Award for Best TV Court Show and in this episode joins Rolonda to tackle the tough topic of Prison Reform. Can we really change a system that many say for hundreds of years has been designed seemingly against a certain group pf people? Having been through the system himself from the mean streets of Detroit, Judge Mathis argues we need more humanity behind bars. How do you feel about Prison Reform? One of America's favorite TV Court show judges also shares why he loves his job and what he's doing to help young men behind bars in his hometown of Detroit, where he to ran into trouble and crime in the streets.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack Canfield is an American author, motivational speaker, corporate trainer, entrepreneur, and the co-author of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series, which has more than 250 titles and 500 million copies in print in over 40 languages. In this episode, Jack shares with Rolonda his principles of success. For more, visit: www.thesuccessprinciples.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rolonda talks with folks who are sleepless in America and introduces Sleep Whisperer Shawn Quinlivan who explains the many possible reason for our chronic sleeplessness. The stress expert also shares things we can do to insure a good night's sleep, including turning off the texting, mind chatter, and social media technology.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every day is Earth Day as Rolonda shares some simple ways we can lessen our harsh impact on the earth and our environment. Plus, The History of the Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, DC and the importance of the precious natural gift to America from Japan.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rolonda shares fascinating facts and delves deep into the history and mystery of women and tattoos. Once a forbidden taboo for women, ladies are today embracing tats as much as men, making big moves and big money in this booming and competitive industry. Author Margot Mifflin joins Rolonda as they guide us through the Secret History of Women and Tattoo ... For more: http://margotmifflin.com/about/ Follow Ro at Rolonda.com and on social media @rolondawatts What's your tattoo story? Got pix? Share with us at https://www.facebook.com/RolondaWatts/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rolonda shares her intimate and exclusive conversation with the late People's Poet, Dr. Maya Angelou, who Rolonda knew for more than 35 years as her "Auntie Maya." In Rolonda's last interview with the Author, Civil Rights Activist, and American Treasure, we hear Dr. Angelou's amazing words of wisdom, inspiration, and encouragement that are sure to last us all a lifetime as still we rise! For a quick listen: 13:20 - What To Do When You Need Guidance... 15:30 - On the Joy of Being an Auntie 19:30 - On the Tremendous Power of Words 21:50 - On Her Books & Other Great Accomplishments 23:39 - Sharing Your Darkest Moments on the Page 25:45 - On Courage, the Greatest of All Virtues 27:10 - On Being a Phenomenal Woman 28:00 - On Friendships as You Age 32:30 - On the Oral History of Slaves 34:10 - On Standing Up for Justice 40:50 - Singer Valarie Simpson Shares Auntie Maya's Lessons 43:40 - Recites Poem: And Still I rise -- to RAP! 48:00 - Recites Poem: Harlem Hopscotch -- to RAP! Enjoy! Follow me @rolondawatts in

Marvel's Billion Dollar Blockbuster hit, Black Panther, may have changed the way many now see Africa, but many still wonder if President Trump, who mentioned the rich continent as having "shithole countries," needs to learn more himself about The Motherland. In this episode, Rolonda talks with Grant Gochin, the African Consul to Togo, about the President's horrendous slight and what he encourages outraged citizens of America can do about it.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices