Roland Martin Unfiltered

Trump Mail-In-Voting Order. KSU Students Sue Over Takeover Threat. SCOTUS Tosses Death Sentence
This episode exposes systemic attacks on Black institutions and voting rights, from HBCU underfunding and union suppression to judicial decisions, urging collective Black political and economic action.

Alabama GOP Pushes Black District Cut. Paxton Wins Texas GOP Battle. Clarence B. Jones Honored.
This episode exposes a concerted effort to dismantle Black political power and economic progress through redistricting, legislative changes, and targeted misinformation, while also reflecting on the radical economic and anti-war stances that made Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. a 'dangerous' figure.

Trump Redistricting Defeat. NAACP Sports Boycott Expands. Clarence B. Jones Remembered.
This episode unpacks recent voting rights victories against Republican gerrymandering, the NAACP's expanding sports boycott targeting Southern colleges, and a heartfelt tribute to civil rights legal titan Clarence B. Jones, emphasizing the ongoing fight for Black political and economic power.

Texas Primary Runoff. GOP Alabama Map Blocked. Trump Vs. Obama. Shop Black Festival. #TheBreakdown
This episode covers critical political updates on redistricting and primary runoffs, alongside inspiring segments on Black entrepreneurship, purposeful career transitions, and the essential role of emotional intelligence in modern leadership.

MAGA Republicans Are Dismantling Black Political Power Across the South. Jim Clyburn Sounds Alarm
Congressman Jim Clyburn and Roland Martin discuss how MAGA Republicans are systematically dismantling Black political power across the South through redistricting and Supreme Court decisions, warning of a return to Jim Crow-era conditions if Black voter turnout, especially among younger generations, does not dramatically increase.

Jasmine Crockett Detonates. Roland Destroys MAGA Lies. Activists Confront Racist. Best of #RMU
This episode exposes Republican hypocrisy on white supremacy, systematically debunks MAGA political lies, and highlights a new NAACP initiative leveraging Black athletic power to combat voting rights suppression in Southern states.

False White Gospel. Jim Wallis on Christian Nationalism & America’s Moral Crisis | #RolandsBookClub
Jim Wallis and Roland Martin expose Christian Nationalism as a 'false white gospel' driven by white supremacy and political ideology, urging faith leaders to courageously resist and reclaim true Christian teachings.

George Floyd 6 Years Later. Redistricting War i The South. Talarico Senate Campaign
Roland Martin and guests dissect the ongoing battles for Black political power, from the reintroduction of the George Floyd Justice and Policing Act to the contentious redistricting efforts across the South and the NAACP's call for Black athletes to boycott states eroding voting rights.

Voting Rights Siege. Kemp Redistricting Push. Keisha Lance Bottoms Gov Bid. ICE Agent Charged
This episode exposes the ongoing assault on Black political power through Supreme Court rulings and gerrymandering, highlighting grassroots mobilization and the critical Georgia gubernatorial race.

NAACP Sports Boycott Over Voting Rights. Roland Blasts Stephen A. Smith. Trump IRS Deal (1)
Roland Martin critically examines the NAACP's 'Out of Bounds' initiative urging Black athletes to boycott Southern states over voting rights, exposes Trump's alleged corrupt IRS deal and slush fund for January 6th defendants, and blasts exploitative religious figures.

George Floyd 6 Years Later. Redistricting War i The South. Talarico Senate Campaign
This episode dissects the ongoing legislative battles for policing reform and voting rights, highlighting the critical fight against racial gerrymandering and the NAACP's call for Black athletes to leverage their economic power against discriminatory state policies.

Jasmine Crockett Detonates. Roland Destroys MAGA Lies. Activists Confront Racist. Best of #RMU
This episode features sharp political commentary, fact-checking of conservative narratives, and a call to action for economic and electoral power within the Black community.

George Floyd 6 Years Later. Redistricting War i The South. Talarico Senate Campaign
This episode dissects the ongoing political battles over police accountability, racial gerrymandering, and the NAACP's call for a college athlete boycott, highlighting the critical role of Black voter mobilization in the face of systemic challenges.

Colo. Gov Blasted Over Tina Peters. FedEx Targeted Over Voting Rights. Jan. 6 Cops Sue Trump.
Colorado's Democratic Governor faces censure for commuting an election denier's sentence, while activists target FedEx for its silence on Black voting rights, and a House hearing exposes partisan divides on defining hate groups and compensating January 6 rioters.

NAACP Sports Boycott Over Voting Rights. Roland Blasts Stephen A. Smith. Trump IRS Deal
This episode exposes the NAACP's bold 'Out of Bounds' initiative urging Black athletes to boycott Southern states over voting rights, dissects the Congressional Black Caucus's successful block of a bill that would limit athlete compensation, and uncovers Trump's alleged slush fund for January 6 rioters and a secret IRS deal, all while sharply critiquing religious figures who align with his agenda.

Redistricting Battle in The South. Uber Ride Killing. 6 Years After George Floyd #TheBreakdown
This episode dissects critical issues impacting Black America, from ongoing redistricting battles and the fight for voting power to the economic engagement gap among young Black men and strategies for Black women's career advancement.

George Floyd 6 Years Later. Redistricting War in The South. Talarico Senate Campaign
This episode exposes the ongoing legislative battles against racial gerrymandering and police accountability, while also examining the NAACP's strategic call for economic withdrawal by Black athletes from Southern state universities.

George Floyd 6 Years Later. Redistricting War in The South. Talarico Senate Campaign
This episode exposes the ongoing legislative battles and strategic resistance against efforts to diminish Black political power, from federal policing reform to state-level gerrymandering and calls for economic boycotts by Black athletes.

The Enigma of Clarence Thomas. Race, Power, and the Black Constitution #TheBlackTable
Professor Corey Robin unpacks the complex and often contradictory ideology of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, revealing how his black nationalist youth profoundly shapes his conservative judicial philosophy and vision for America.

George Floyd 6 Years Later. Redistricting War in The South. Talarico Senate Campaign
This episode exposes the ongoing legislative battles against racial gerrymandering and police accountability, while advocating for strategic economic and political action from the Black community against systemic oppression.

False White Gospel. Jim Wallis on Christian Nationalism & America’s Moral Crisis | #RolandsBookClub
Jim Wallis and Roland Martin expose Christian Nationalism as a 'false white gospel' driven by an ideology of whiteness and power, urging faith leaders to courageously resist and reclaim true Christian values.

Redistricting Battle in The South. Uber Ride Killing. 6 Years After George Floyd #TheBreakdown
A deep dive into critical issues impacting Black America, from voting power and economic engagement to career advancement and social justice legacies.

Colo. Gov Blasted Over Tina Peters. FedEx Targeted Over Voting Rights. Jan. 6 Cops Sue Trump.
Colorado's Democratic Governor faces censure for commuting the sentence of an election denier, while activists launch a 'Fix It FedEx' campaign to pressure corporations on voting rights, and a House hearing exposes partisan divides on defining white supremacist groups.

NAACP Sports Boycott Over Voting Rights. Roland Blasts Stephen A. Smith. Trump IRS Deal
Roland Martin critically analyzes the NAACP's call for a Black athlete boycott of Southern states over voting rights, exposes Trump's alleged IRS slush fund, and condemns prosperity gospel preachers, emphasizing the strategic use of economic and political power.
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