Roland Martin Unfiltered

Al Green Ejected for “Black People Aren’t Apes” Sign. Idaho Bans Juneteenth. Trump Crime Claims
This episode dissects the political theater and underlying racial anxieties fueling current events, from Al Green's protest against racist rhetoric to the economic realities of demographic shifts and the enduring legacy of civil rights leaders.

Chicago Cop Violates Blacks. NY Professor Racist Comments. The AromaRoom Holistic Wellness
This episode dissects critical social issues, from police misconduct and racial insensitivity to the underrepresentation of Black engineers and the empowering rise of Black women in comedy, alongside a deep dive into media misinterpretation.

Black Woman Killed in ICE Pursuit. Newsom “Can’t Read” Remark. Tariff Repayment Push. TPS Fight
This episode dissects three explosive stories—a Black teacher killed in an ICE pursuit, a Black man shot execution-style by police, and Gavin Newsom's 'can't read' comment—to expose systemic failures and media misinterpretations, urging critical thinking and community action.

Black Family Fights Eminent Domain. Hegseth Hosts Racist Pastor. Roy Cooper Senate Bid
Roland Martin Unfiltered dissects a Georgia Black family's eminent domain battle, exposes a 'racist' pastor at the Pentagon, and meticulously debunks claims of Donald Trump's support for Black Americans, while also honoring the enduring legacy of Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr.

Black Family Fights Eminent Domain. Hegseth Hosts Racist Pastor. Roy Cooper Senate Bid
This episode dissects ongoing racial injustices, from a Black family's fight against eminent domain in Georgia to critiques of the Trump administration's perceived anti-Black policies and the enduring legacy of Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr.

Racist Doll at Mardi Gras. Trump vs Gov. Moore. Black Developer Fights Housing Disparities
This episode exposes systemic racism through a Mardi Gras incident and housing disparities, while celebrating Black leadership and offering actionable solutions for community wealth building.

Haitian immigrants TPS Battle. Federal Agents Racially Profiling. Hair products harming Black women
This episode exposes systemic failures and racial injustices, from the FDA's inaction on toxic hair products harming Black women to ICE's racial profiling of tribal citizens and the Trump administration's attempts to end TPS for Haitian immigrants and undermine civil rights enforcement.

NC Early Voting Ruling. Black Unemployment Trends. Menopause Care Gaps
This episode unpacks critical issues affecting the Black community, from voting rights and economic disparities to healthcare inequities in menopause and the enduring trauma of war, offering a comprehensive look at systemic challenges and personal resilience.

Trump attacks Obamas with racist video. Army vet faces deportation. Harry Dunn House bid
This episode unpacks a series of contentious political and social events, from alleged racist attacks by a former president to local governments challenging federal immigration enforcement.

Trump attacks Obamas with racist video. Army vet faces deportation. Harry Dunn House bid
This episode exposes a series of political and social controversies, from alleged racist attacks by a former President and aggressive federal immigration tactics to local legislative battles over redistricting and a veteran's deportation fight.

Trump’s Racist Attack on the Obamas. Va. Map Signed. Philly Sues Over Slavery Exhibit.
Roland Martin and guests dissect Donald Trump's racist video depicting the Obamas as monkeys, a lawsuit against the removal of a Philadelphia slavery exhibit, Virginia's new congressional map, Haiti's Olympic uniform controversy, and the historical context of vigilantism and racial bias through the Bernard Goetz shooting.

Trump attacks Obamas with racist video. Army vet faces deportation. Harry Dunn House bid
This episode exposes a series of critical political and social justice issues, from a racist video by former President Trump and battles over redistricting to local government efforts to hold federal immigration agents accountable and a veteran's fight against deportation.

Trump Pulls 700 Immigration Agents From Minnesota. U.S. Military in Nigeria. Don Lemon speaks
This episode exposes the political machinations behind immigration enforcement and election integrity, highlights the critical role of Black media and community support, and celebrates the achievements of young Black trailblazers.

Trump Pulls 700 Immigration Agents From Minnesota. U.S. Military in Nigeria. Don Lemon speaks
This episode unpacks critical shifts in US immigration policy, the integrity of American elections, and the vital role of Black voices in media and advocacy, featuring insights from a young legal trailblazer and a non-profit transforming foster care students' college experiences.

What Dr. King Was Really Fighting For. Faith, Power, and the Cost of Truth.
This episode reclaims Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s radical legacy, highlighting his fight against the 'triple evils' of racism, capitalism, and militarism, and advocating for sustained, strategic nonviolent action against systemic injustice.

Haitian TPS Fight in Florida. Sonya Massey Killer Sentenced. Jeffries Blasts Trump.
This episode exposes the Trump administration's alleged attempts to undermine election integrity in Fulton County, revoke Temporary Protected Status for Haitians, and details the sentencing of a former deputy for Sonia Massie's murder, while critiquing broader economic and political strategies.

Fulton Calls FBI Search Intimidation. Haitian TPS Ending. Sonya Massey Killer Sentenced.
Fulton County officials frame an FBI search of their election center as an intimidation tactic, while Haitian TPS holders face imminent deportation, and a former Illinois deputy receives a 20-year sentence for Sonia Massie's murder, all against a backdrop of critical commentary on the Trump administration's economic and immigration policies.

Haitian TPS Fight in Florida. Sonya Massey Killer Sentenced. Jeffries Blasts Trump.
This episode exposes critical challenges facing Black communities, from alleged political interference in Georgia elections and the looming deportation of Haitians, to police brutality and economic policies impacting everyday Americans.

Ilhan Omar Attacked. DOJ Drops Charges Against Don Lemon. Youth Group Driving Change
This episode unpacks critical political events, offers practical travel advice during disruptions, spotlights a youth development organization, and shares a powerful personal story about medical bias and radical self-care.

Ilhan Omar Attacked. DOJ Drops Charges Against Don Lemon. Youth Group Driving Change
This episode exposes alleged political weaponization of federal agencies, highlights critical social issues like medical bias and racial discrimination in travel, and showcases community empowerment through youth organizations.

Amir Locke Lawsuit Moves Forward. National Guard Stays in D.C. Kanye on Mental Health.
A federal court clears the path for the Amir Locke lawsuit, while an EPA ruling exposes illegal pollution by Elon Musk's XAI in Memphis, and a Black-led art organization expands its economic impact for artists.

Anti-Ice Protest erupts in Minn. ICE Warrantless Entries, Opal Lee Honored, Coogler Oscar History
Roland Martin and his panel dissect aggressive ICE tactics, Florida's Attorney General nullifying civil rights laws, the Texas Senate race dynamics, and the racist backlash to Ryan Coogler's "Sinners" film.

Anti-Ice Protest erupts in Minn. ICE Warrantless Entries, Opal Lee Honored, Coogler Oscar History
Roland Martin and his panel dissect the Trump administration's aggressive ICE policies, the political dynamics of the Texas Senate race, Florida's Attorney General invalidating civil rights laws, and the record-breaking Oscar nominations for Ryan Coogler's film 'Sinners,' all framed through the lens of systemic racial and political battles.

Day of Truth Boycott vs. Trump. Africa-Targeted Visa Freeze. White Nationalist Agenda Exposed.
Roland Martin Unfiltered exposes the Trump administration's alleged white nationalist agenda through specific examples of personnel, propaganda, and targeted immigration policies, while highlighting community resistance efforts.
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