Roland Martin Unfiltered
Afroman Wins Lawsuit. Government Shutdown Airpot Closures. Staten Island Black Angels |#TheBreakdown
This episode unpacks Afroman's landmark free speech victory, the financial battle of a Black-owned whiskey brand, the impact of a government shutdown on TSA, and the forgotten history of Black nurses who revolutionized tuberculosis treatment.
Afroman Wins Lawsuit. Government Shutdown Airpot Closures. Staten Island Black Angels |#TheBreakdown
This episode unpacks Afroman's landmark free speech victory, the political maneuvering around a government shutdown impacting TSA, and the historical fight for recognition by the 'Black Angels' nurses and descendants of enslaved people.
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.
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.
Iran War Escalates. Robin Kelly Eyes Durbin Seat. Georgia GOP Racist Ad. Talarico Defeats Crockett
This episode dissects the escalating US-Iran conflict, critical primary election outcomes in Texas and North Carolina, and the controversial 'Charlie Kirk Day' proposal, highlighting the strategic missteps and voter mobilization imperatives for Black communities.
Midterm Primaries LIVE Coverage
A chaotic midterm primary night saw North Carolina's Senate race set with Michael Watley and Roy Cooper, while Texas primaries were plagued by voting irregularities and headed for costly runoffs, highlighting deep partisan divides and election administration challenges.
Rev. Jesse Jackson: Day of Remembrance in South Carolina
A powerful remembrance service for Reverend Jesse Jackson highlights his enduring legacy, from pioneering proportional voting and desegregating libraries to negotiating with corporations and inspiring generations with his 'I Am Somebody' mantra.
I Don’t Give A S* What They Say. Roland Breaks Down What Wins Elections.
Winning elections, especially the Senate, hinges not on candidate charisma or fleeting political energy, but on sustained, micro-level ground game organization and infrastructure built over years.
SCOTUS Shields USPS in Mail-In Ballot Case. White South Africans Fast-Tracked. Lacks Settlement
The Supreme Court's ruling shielding the USPS from lawsuits over intentional mail non-delivery creates a direct pathway for targeted voter suppression, particularly impacting mail-in ballots from Black and Latino communities.
Georgia Fort Pleads Not Guilty. Paralyzed Man Case Charges Dropped. Roy Cooper Senate Bid
This episode delivers a powerful, multi-faceted tribute to Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr., highlighting his unparalleled impact on civil rights, economic empowerment, political strategy, and global diplomacy, emphasizing his role as an irreplaceable force for justice.
Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.
This episode unpacks the unparalleled impact of Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr., a towering figure who reshaped American politics, economics, and civil rights through audacious leadership and unwavering commitment to the marginalized.
Judge Orders Fulton Ballot Docs Unsealed. NC Voting Blocked. Trump Melts Down. MAGA Loses It
Roland Martin and his panel dissect recent political and social flashpoints, from judicial orders on election integrity and voting rights suppression to cultural clashes over the Super Bowl halftime show and the host's personal experience with a fraudulent Black-owned business.
SAVE Act Vote Threatens Voting Rights. Bondi Deflects on Epstein. Black Unemployment Still Higher
This episode exposes Republican efforts to suppress votes via the SAVE Act, scrutinizes Attorney General Pam Bondi's evasive testimony on Epstein and DOJ corruption, and advocates for a strategic, localized voter mobilization strategy within Black communities.
NC Early Voting Push. Cancer Alley Win. NFL Shuts Out Black Coaches.Trump Nominee’s “White Identity”
This episode exposes systemic challenges faced by the Black community in politics, environmental justice, and professional sports, while advocating for independent Black organizational power and strategic engagement.
NC Early Voting Push. Cancer Alley Win. NFL Shuts Out Black Coaches.Trump Nominee’s “White Identity”
Roland Martin Unfiltered dissects systemic racism in politics, sports, and environmental justice, revealing how Black communities are fighting back against gerrymandering, corporate exploitation, and hiring discrimination.
Fox News & Conservatives Freak Out Over Bad Bunny Super Bowl Performance
Conservative politicians and media personalities launched a coordinated attack on Bad Bunny's Super Bowl performance, framing it as 'smut' and 'un-American,' while critics argued it was a calculated culture war tactic rooted in white identity politics.
Chicago Moves to Hold ICE Accountable. Virginia Dems Redraw Maps. Trump Hijacks Prayer Breakfast
This episode exposes how local Black leaders are actively countering federal overreach and political gerrymandering, while also highlighting a Black-owned beauty brand challenging industry toxicity.
Doug Jones Talks "Bending Toward Justice" and the 1963 Birmingham Church Bombing #RolandsBookClub
Senator Doug Jones, former US Attorney, details the complex prosecution of the 1963 Birmingham church bombing, framing it as an act of domestic terrorism and connecting historical injustices to contemporary political and social challenges.
Haitian TPS Fight in Florida. Sonya Massey Killer Sentenced. Jeffries Blasts Trump.
This episode exposes critical challenges facing Black communities, from alleged election interference and immigration policy shifts to police accountability and economic instability, all framed within a critique of the current political landscape.
Bovino Out. DOJ Drops Don Lemon Case. Dems Target Noem. Pam Bondi Threatens Minnesota.
This episode exposes aggressive federal tactics against states, the political calculus behind electoral shifts, and the systemic health impacts of discrimination, all through the lens of Black media commentary.
Anti-Ice Protest erupts in Minn. ICE Warrantless Entries, Opal Lee Honored, Coogler Oscar History
Roland Martin and his panel dissect aggressive ICE tactics, the political attacks on Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett's Texas Senate bid, Florida's controversial nullification of minority-benefiting laws, and the record-breaking Oscar nominations for Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners'.
Honoring MLK. Jay Jones on Virginia. Jeffries vs ICE Raids. Crockett Calls Cruelty Policy.
Roland Martin and guests dissect the ongoing political assault on Black America, from economic policies to civil rights, emphasizing the urgent need for informed action and the preservation of MLK's radical legacy.
Crockett Senate Poll Questioned. Black Woman Fights Disenfranchisement. Assault on Black History.
This episode dissects the political machinations targeting Black leaders and history, from a questionable Texas Senate poll to the erasure of Black figures from U.S. coins and the suppression of academic freedom in Texas universities.
Crockett Senate Poll Questioned. Black Woman Fights Disenfranchisement. Assault on Black History.
This episode dissects the political battles for Texas's US Senate seat, the fight against felony disenfranchisement in Tennessee, the Trump administration's alleged erasure of Black history from US coins, and the censorship of race and gender studies at Texas A&M University, all framed as critical struggles against white supremacist agendas.
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