Roland Martin Unfiltered

Louisiana Postpones Election. Roland Moderates Black men's Mental Health Forum in Shreveport.
This episode unpacks the dual crises of eroding Black voting rights in Louisiana following a Supreme Court ruling and the urgent need to address Black men's mental health as a root cause of domestic violence, emphasizing community-driven solutions.

Longest-Ever Government Shutdown Ends. May Day of Action. Ohio Black Expo. #TheBreakdown
This episode covers the end of a historic government shutdown, a national day of action for workers' rights, efforts to dismantle Black political power in Louisiana and Mississippi, and initiatives promoting Black economic empowerment and mental well-being.

Longest-Ever Government Shutdown Ends. May Day of Action. Ohio Black Expo. #TheBreakdown
This episode unpacks critical events affecting Black communities, from the longest federal shutdown and voting rights attacks to powerful community-led economic and social justice initiatives.

Louisiana Postpones Election. Roland Moderates Black men's Mental Health Forum in Shreveport.
Louisiana's election postponement due to a Supreme Court ruling on voting rights and a Shreveport community forum addressing Black men's mental health and domestic violence highlight critical challenges to Black political power and community well-being.

SCOUTS Hears Haitian TPS Case. Trump Iran Threat. Virginia Map Battle. #TheBreakdown
This episode breaks down critical legal battles impacting voting rights and immigrant status, alongside a deep dive into emotional vulnerability for Black men and community efforts for social justice.

Iyanla Speaks! Black Women, Black Men and Domestic Violence | A BSN Exclusive Presentation
Iyanla Vanzant and Roland Martin dissect the deep-seated trauma, emotional illiteracy, and societal conditioning fueling domestic violence in the Black community, offering concrete tools for healing and fostering communal responsibility.

Iyanla Speaks! Black Women, Black Men and Domestic Violence | A BSN Exclusive Presentation
Iyanla Vanzant and Roland Martin dissect the deep-seated generational trauma and emotional illiteracy fueling domestic violence in the Black community, offering concrete tools for individual healing and collective accountability.

DeSantis Map Could Flip 4 Seats. SCOTUS Backs TX Map. VA Redistricting Fight Intensifies
This episode exposes how Republican-led redistricting efforts in Florida, Texas, and Virginia, alongside a Supreme Court poised to weaken the Voting Rights Act, are systematically eroding Black political power, while also confronting the pervasive issue of domestic violence within the Black community.

Va. Judge Blocks Redrawn Maps. Jeffries Rips GOP Over Economy. Law Student Punished for Kirk Remarks
This episode dissects critical issues from a Virginia judge's controversial block of redistricting maps and the DHS funding standoff, to a law student's free speech battle, the complexities of domestic violence in the Black community, and a sharp critique of mainstream media's normalization of extremist politics.

FL Rep Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Resigns. DOJ Probes SPLC. Racist Cop Video Sparks Outrage
This episode dissects the political fallout of a Florida Congresswoman's resignation, the Trump administration's controversial indictment of the Southern Poverty Law Center, a Houston police officer's racist rant, and an in-depth look at the anatomy and societal impact of domestic violence, alongside a spotlight on a groundbreaking Black-owned character brand.

Mall of Louisiana Mass Shooting. Trump & High Gas Prices. Financial & Stress Awareness
This episode dissects the profound links between financial stress, mental health, and generational trauma, offering practical strategies for managing stress, building healthier relationships, and setting boundaries for personal well-being.

Black Women Are Dying. “Unhealed Men Are Dangerous.”
This episode confronts the epidemic of fatal domestic violence against Black women, arguing that unaddressed trauma in Black men, historical systemic oppression, and societal gender role conditioning are root causes that demand urgent, culturally specific intervention and accountability.

Mall of Louisiana Mass Shooting. Trump & High Gas Prices. Financial & Stress Awareness #TheBreakdown
This episode covers a range of critical issues from a mass shooting and political commentary on gas prices to expert insights on financial stress, domestic violence, and spiritual well-being for mothers.

Va. Judge Blocks Redrawn Maps. Jeffries Rips GOP Over Economy. Law Student Punished for Kirk Remarks
This episode exposes the deep partisan divides impacting voting rights, government funding, free speech, and the media's role in normalizing political extremism, alongside a raw discussion on domestic violence and the importance of self-love and community action.

Mall of Louisiana Mass Shooting. Trump & High Gas Prices. Financial & Stress Awareness #TheBreakdown
This episode covers critical current events, from a mass shooting and a deputy's murder retrial to Trump's take on gas prices, alongside expert advice on managing financial stress, addressing domestic violence, and cultivating spiritual well-being for mothers.

Va. Judge Blocks Redrawn Maps. Jeffries Rips GOP Over Economy. Law Student Punished for Kirk Remarks
A Virginia judge halts redistricting, House Democrats clash with Republicans over DHS funding, a law student faces discipline for comments on Charlie Kirk, and the White House Correspondents' Dinner draws sharp criticism for normalizing extremism, all while discussions on domestic violence and the future of music unfold.

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.

Va. Judge Blocks Redrawn Maps. Jeffries Rips GOP Over Economy. Law Student Punished for Kirk Remarks
This episode critiques the erosion of democratic processes, media integrity, and social cohesion through discussions on Virginia's redistricting battle, federal funding standoffs, free speech on campus, the state of Black love, and the White House Correspondents Dinner.

Va. Judge Blocks Redrawn Maps. Jeffries Rips GOP Over Economy. Law Student Punished for Kirk Remarks
This episode exposes judicial overreach in Virginia's redistricting, critiques Republican obstruction on DHS funding, highlights a Black law student's fight for free speech, and offers raw insights into domestic violence and the media's normalization of extremism.

Va. Redistricting Plan Approved. Black Florida Rep Resigns. Maternal Health Crisis.
This episode unpacks critical issues facing Black America, from political redistricting and environmental injustice to the maternal health crisis and the societal roots of domestic violence.

Va. Redistricting Plan Approved. Black Florida Rep Resigns. Maternal Health Crisis. #TheBreakdown
This episode exposes the systemic challenges impacting Black communities, from political disenfranchisement and criminal justice failures to a maternal health crisis, environmental injustice, and the deep roots of domestic violence.

Louisiana Father Kills 8 Children. White Brothers Commit Hate Crime. Skin by Miriam Be #TheBreakdown
This episode covers the devastating Louisiana mass shooting, a contentious congressional hearing on the 'reparenting' of Black children, the critical Virginia redistricting amendment, and a breast cancer survivor's journey to entrepreneurship through holistic skincare.

Shreveport Mass Shooting Kills 8 Children. Domestic Violence Crisis. Trump HBCU Claims Exposed
This episode unpacks the complex societal factors behind fatal domestic violence and mass shootings, exposes the truth about Trump's defunding of HBCUs, and highlights the critical need for mental health support for trauma survivors and children.

Justin Fairfax Murder-Suicide. Black Men’s Mental Health Crisis Examined
The tragic murder-suicide of former Virginia Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax and his wife Serena sparks a critical conversation on the untreated mental health crisis, depression, and domestic violence among Black men, emphasizing the urgent need for community-based support and open dialogue.
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