Roland Martin Unfiltered

Afroman Clashes with Officers in Court. Primary Election Results Lip Bar Beauty Brand |#TheBreakDown
This episode unpacks a range of current events, from Afroman's defamation trial and a community-led violence prevention model to a Black woman's journey building a national beauty brand and a critical analysis of US foreign policy.

Shutdown Vote Showdown. Ossoff Grills Gabbard. Young Trumpers Shift. Afroman Lawsuit Explodes
This episode dissects high-stakes political maneuvers, exposes government incompetence, and celebrates a First Amendment victory in a hilarious defamation trial.

Afroman Clashes with Officers in Court. Primary Election Results Lip Bar Beauty Brand |#TheBreakDown
This episode unpacks the Afroman civil trial, a community-led violence reduction model, and the growth of The Lip Bar beauty brand, alongside a sharp critique of US foreign policy decisions.

Afroman's House Raided. Cops Get Dragged In Court & Viral Lemon Pound Cake Dis Track
Rapper Afroman successfully defended himself against a defamation lawsuit filed by sheriff's deputies he mocked in viral songs and videos after a wrongful raid on his home, affirming First Amendment protections for artistic and social commentary.

Afroman Clashes with Officers in Court. Primary Election Results Lip Bar Beauty Brand |#TheBreakDown
This episode dissects Afroman's defamation trial, spotlights a faith-based violence prevention model in Indianapolis, and features Melissa Butler's journey building The Lip Bar into a national beauty brand, alongside sharp commentary on US foreign policy blunders.

Shutdown Vote Showdown. Ossoff Grills Gabbard. Young Trumpers Shift. Afroman Lawsuit Explodes
This episode dissects high-stakes political maneuvers, including House Democrats' strategy to end a government shutdown and contentious congressional hearings, alongside the hilarious and legally significant First Amendment victory of rapper Afroman against Ohio deputies.

Afroman Clashes with Officers in Court. Primary Election Results Lip Bar Beauty Brand |#TheBreakDown
This episode unpacks a successful community-led violence reduction model and the journey of a beauty brand built on resilience, representation, and customer-centric growth, alongside sharp commentary on geopolitical blunders.

Senate SAVE Act Debate. Ill. Primary Election. Obama Pushes Va. Restricting Vote. Gas Prices Soar.
This episode exposes Republican legislative tactics, from a 'Trojan horse' voter suppression bill and self-sabotaging foreign policy to racially charged misinformation campaigns against small business support and religious freedom in education.

Illinois Primary Heats Up. SCOTUS TPS Hearing. Kiki Shepard Dies. Midwest Leak.
This episode breaks down critical political developments in Illinois and Washington D.C., a Supreme Court immigration battle, and spotlights innovative Black-led initiatives in community engagement and education.

Senate SAVE Act Debate. Ill. Primary Election. Obama Pushes Va. Restricting Vote. Gas Prices Soar.
This episode dissects Republican legislative tactics, exposes alleged foreign policy blunders, and debunks misinformation surrounding state-level economic programs, highlighting how political narratives are crafted and challenged.

Illinois Primary Heats Up. SCOTUS TPS Hearing. Kiki Shepard Dies. Midwest Leak.
This episode unpacks critical US political races, Supreme Court immigration decisions, and community-driven initiatives, alongside a military expert's critique of foreign policy planning.

Leadership That Works. Quiet Quitting. Wisdom Age and Respect in the Workplace
This episode dissects effective leadership, the silent epidemic of 'quiet quitting,' and the true nature of wisdom, urging a shift from age-based assumptions to competency-driven respect in the workplace and beyond.

Senate SAVE Act Debate. Ill. Primary Election. Obama Pushes Va. Restricting Vote. Gas Prices Soar.
This episode dissects Republican legislative efforts, exposing alleged voter suppression tactics, discriminatory school voucher programs, and foreign policy blunders, while celebrating Black-owned businesses and cultural icons.

Illinois Primary Heats Up. SCOTUS TPS Hearing. Kiki Shepard Dies. Midwest Leak.
This episode covers critical Illinois primary elections, Supreme Court immigration decisions, the importance of local voting and community economics, and innovative Black-led educational initiatives.

Leadership That Works. Quiet Quitting. Wisdom Age and Respect in the Workplace
This episode dissects effective leadership, the silent epidemic of 'quiet quitting,' and the crucial role of trust, emotional intelligence, and intergenerational respect in fostering thriving workplaces and communities.

Hormuz Oil Crisis. Voting Rights Lawsuit. Shutdown Clash Between Casar & Cornyn
This episode dissects the perceived incompetence of US foreign policy in the Middle East, the political maneuvering around the Illinois Senate race and voting rights, and the partisan clash over the government shutdown, all framed through a critical lens.

$27M Settlement after Black Woman Killed In Police Chase. Oscars Recap. BET+ Shutdown |#TheBreakdown
This episode dissects a $27M police settlement, major Oscar wins for Black creatives, the shutdown of BET+, and efforts to diversify STEM, highlighting critical issues of accountability, representation, and community empowerment.

$27M Settlement after Black Woman Killed In Police Chase. Oscars Recap. BET+ Shutdown |#TheBreakdown
This episode details significant events impacting Black communities, from a landmark police accountability settlement and a streaming service shutdown to historic Oscar wins for Black creatives and a powerful call for diversity in STEM.

Hormuz Oil Crisis. Voting Rights Lawsuit. Shutdown Clash Between Casar & Cornyn
This episode dissects the perceived incompetence in US foreign policy, the critical Illinois Senate race, and Republican efforts to suppress votes, framing them as direct threats to American democracy and stability.

Hormuz Oil Crisis. Voting Rights Lawsuit. Shutdown Clash Between Casar & Cornyn
This episode dissects the critical failures in US foreign policy, the ongoing battle for voting rights, and political maneuvering during a government shutdown, all through the lens of Black American perspectives.

$27M Settlement after Black Woman Killed In Police Chase. Oscars Recap. BET+ Shutdown |#TheBreakdown
This episode unpacks a $27M police chase settlement, historic Oscar wins for Black creators, the shutdown of BET+, and a Black woman Chick-fil-A owner's stand against racial and gender bias.

SAVE Act Scam Exposed. Clyburn House Bid. Black Woman Dragged From Car. Trump Targets Haitians
Roland Martin and guests expose the voter suppression tactics embedded in the SAVE Act, debate the value of seniority versus youth in Congress, and detail Trump's attempts to rename the Kennedy Center and dismantle DEI initiatives.

Critics Say Jim Clyburn Is Too Old. Roland Martin Says Experience Still Runs Congress.
Roland Martin and his panel debate whether age should be a disqualifier for holding political office, arguing that institutional memory and effectiveness outweigh youth in Congress.

SAVE Plan Tossed. Trump Admin Sued Over College Race Reporting. Black-Owned Music Royalties
This episode unpacks major legal and political developments, including the termination of the SAVE student loan plan, challenges to voter ID laws, and a new platform empowering artists in the music industry.
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