Roland Martin Unfiltered
La. GOP Kills Black District. Cleo Fields Fights Back. Karmelo Anthony Trial Looms
Roland Martin Unfiltered exposes a multi-front 'GOP war on Black America' through legislative attacks on voting rights, judicial setbacks for Donald Trump, and cultural clashes over political alignment.
Trump Mail-In-Voting Order. KSU Students Sue Over Takeover Threat. SCOTUS Tosses Death Sentence
This episode dissects systemic attacks on Black institutions and voting rights, revealing how states underfund HBCUs, corporations bust unions, and the Supreme Court navigates racial justice, all while challenging Black leadership to prioritize collective power over individual gain.
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.
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.
DeSantis Map Sued in Florida. Tennessee Targets Black District. FBI Raids Louise Lucas (2)
This episode exposes a coordinated Republican effort to dismantle Black political power through aggressive gerrymandering, legal challenges, and alleged political targeting, prompting urgent calls for massive voter mobilization and sustained grassroots activism.
Virginia Court Kills Redistricting Vote. NAACP Fights Tennessee Black District Attack
Southern states are actively dismantling Black political power through aggressive redistricting and judicial rulings, prompting urgent calls for massive voter mobilization to counter this 'war on Black America'.
DeSantis Map Sued in Florida. Tennessee Targets Black District. FBI Raids Louise Lucas
This episode exposes aggressive Republican gerrymandering efforts in Florida and Tennessee, a politically charged FBI raid on a Virginia Democratic leader, and disproportionate death penalty sentences against Black individuals in Tarrant County, Texas, framing them as a systemic assault on Black political power and civil rights.
DeSantis Map Sued in Florida. Tennessee Targets Black District. FBI Raids Louise Lucas
This episode exposes a coordinated Republican effort to suppress Black voting power through gerrymandering, legal challenges, and politically motivated investigations across Florida, Tennessee, and Virginia.
DeSantis Map Sued in Florida. Tennessee Targets Black District. FBI Raids Louise Lucas
This episode exposes a coordinated Republican effort to dilute Black voting power and suppress Democratic turnout through gerrymandering, politically motivated FBI raids, and disproportionate legal actions across multiple Southern states.
Louisiana Postpones Election. Roland Moderates Black men's Mental Health Forum in Shreveport.!a
This episode unpacks the Supreme Court's evisceration of the Voting Rights Act in Louisiana and its national implications, alongside a critical community forum in Shreveport addressing Black men's mental health and domestic violence.
Va. Judge Blocks Redrawn Maps. Jeffries Rips GOP Over Economy. Law Student Punished for Kirk Remarks
This episode exposes the ongoing battles for democratic integrity, free speech, and social justice, from Virginia's redistricting fight to the media's normalization of political extremism and the critical need for mental health support in Black communities.
Deadly MRI Accident. Inmate Awarded $307M. Iran War Powers. Black Women's Work Value #TheBreakdown
This episode breaks down critical news stories, from a deadly MRI accident and a landmark inmate medical negligence verdict to the economic struggles of Black women and political efforts to impact voting rights, alongside interviews on fitness and community building.
Deadly MRI Accident. Inmate Awarded $307M. Iran War Powers. Black Women's Work Value #TheBreakdown
This episode unpacks systemic injustices from fatal MRI accidents and prison medical neglect to economic disparities for Black women, while also spotlighting community-driven solutions and the high stakes of political engagement.
Trump Fires Pam Bondi. DeSantis Signs SAVE Act. John Hope Bryant on AI Jobs
This episode dissects the political and economic landscape impacting Black America, from the firing of Pam Bondi and the threat of the MAGA agenda to the practicalities of building Black wealth through financial literacy and strategic voting.
SCOTUS Weighs Birthright Citizenship. Trump Voting Order Under Fire. GA Lawmaker Goes Off
This episode dissects critical legal battles over birthright citizenship and voting rights, celebrates a new health bill, and features a powerful rebuke of historical revisionism, alongside inspiring stories of education and space exploration.
Summer Lee Launches Environmental Justice Caucus. Trump Attacks Newsom. Letitia James Targeted
This episode unpacks critical issues from environmental justice and the economic impact of global conflicts to the racial wealth gap exacerbated by AI, all while highlighting political maneuvers and the importance of Black-owned media.
Trump National Emergency On Voting Plot. Racism & Antiracism Studies Minor. Jackson Memorial.
This episode exposes an alleged Trump plot to declare a national emergency to control midterm elections, details the critical threat to Black political power from the *Cala* Supreme Court case, and highlights attacks on social safety nets and DEI initiatives, all while honoring Reverend Jesse Jackson's legacy and the vital role of Black-owned media.
Trump National Emergency On Voting Plot. Racism & Antiracism Studies Minor. Jackson Memorial.
This episode exposes alleged plots to undermine democratic elections, the erosion of Black political power, and the critical role of Black-owned media, all framed by the urgent need for Black communities to mobilize against systemic attacks.
Speaker Johnson Denies Jackson Capitol Rotunda Honor, Black Father Sentenced for Deadly Crash
This episode unpacks critical news, from political decisions impacting civil rights legacies to community-led initiatives and groundbreaking achievements in Broadway, highlighting ongoing struggles and triumphs within Black communities.
Trump’s DOJ arrests journalists Don Lemon, Georgia Fort
Federal agents under the Trump administration arrested prominent journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort for covering a protest, sparking widespread outrage and concerns about press freedom and authoritarian tactics.
Trump DOJ Arrested Don Lemon, Georgia Fort. Black Press Freedom on the Line. Epstein Files
The Trump Department of Justice arrested journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort on the same day it released millions of pages of Epstein files, prompting widespread condemnation and concerns about press freedom and political weaponization.
ICE Killing Cover-Up? Minnesota Barred From Probe, Crockett Clashes With GOP, Noem Under Fire
This episode dissects the alleged federal cover-up of an ICE shooting in Minneapolis, the Trump administration's 'smear campaign' tactics, and the escalating rhetoric of white supremacy from figures like Megan Kelly and Elon Musk.
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