Roland Martin Interview…

FishbowlDC interviews CNN’s Roland Martin ahead of the Sunday debut of Martin’s weekly CNN program…

What can we expect to see on your Sunday show and how will it stand out from the lineup as it exists now?

There is no doubt that the moment you turn us on, you will see a level of diversity that you just don’t see on the other shows. In fact, we will likely have more diversity in the first months than the other shows do in an entire year. Also, we don’t presume to be know-it-alls. There is a level of arrogance of Sunday mornings that suggests all the smart people are in Washington, D.C., and there is virtually no interaction with the general public. We will be inviting questions and perspectives from the audience from all across the nation, and will incorporate them into our interviews.

Lastly, I have a point of view on issues, and I won’t be afraid to share those. Look, I’m an opinionated person, and it’s silly to sit there and act like I don’t have one. But the real issue is to have others on the show that have a different point of view, and allow all those perspectives to be heard. Having a respectable debate in the marketplace of ideas is vital, and that’s what I hope to achieve each week.