Roland Martin Unfiltered

ICE Blocked From Making Arrests. Jamal Bryant Calls Out Intruding White Pastor, Nicki Minaj & Trump
A federal judge restricts ICE arrests, a black student exposes school racism, and a historian dissects Nicki Minaj's Trump endorsement through the lens of 'anti-blackness' and celebrity narcissism.

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.

ICE Blocked From Making Arrests. Jamal Bryant Calls Out Intruding White Pastor, Nicki Minaj & Trump
This episode exposes systemic challenges from federal immigration policies and judicial corruption to racial bias in schools and celebrity political endorsements, all framed through a critical lens on anti-blackness and the fight for community empowerment.

Fulton County election records battle. D.C.'s tax code vote. D.C.'s tax code. MAGA supporter FAFO
Roland Martin and his panel dissect the political and financial machinations impacting Black communities, from the FBI's seizure of Fulton County election records and federal interference in DC's tax code, to the systemic exclusion of Black-owned businesses from the multi-billion dollar political campaign industry.

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.

Fulton County election records battle. D.C.'s tax code vote. D.C.'s tax code. MAGA supporter FAFO
This episode exposes systemic political and economic disparities, from federal interference in local elections and governance to the exclusion of Black-owned businesses in the multi-billion dollar political consulting industry.

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.

Trump Pushes Election Takeover. Dems Demand Noem Firing. Colin Allred Claps Back at Talarico.
Donald Trump's call to nationalize elections, rising Black unemployment under his administration, and a heated Texas Senate primary highlight the ongoing political and social battles impacting Black America.

Dems Demand Noem Ouster. Musk's Offices Raided. Colin Allred Claps Back
Democrats demand DHS Secretary Christy Gnome's removal over ICE abuses, a federal judge halts Haitian deportations with a scathing rebuke, and a Texas political feud erupts over a 'mediocre black man' comment.

Trump Pushes Election Takeover. Dems Demand Noem Firing. Colin Allred Claps Back at Talarico.
This episode exposes Republican efforts to nationalize elections, highlights rising Black unemployment due to specific policy shifts, and dissects critical civil rights and political controversies.

Dems Demand Noem Ouster. Musk's Offices Raided. Colin Allred Claps Back
Democrats demand the ouster of DHS Secretary Christy Gnome over alleged ICE abuses, a federal judge blocks the deportation of 350,000 Haitians, and a heated political exchange erupts in Texas over a 'mediocre black man' comment.

Trump Pushes Election Takeover. Dems Demand Noem Firing. Colin Allred Claps Back at Talarico.
This episode exposes Republican strategies to nationalize elections, details rising Black unemployment under the Trump administration, and unpacks controversies in the Texas Senate race and a Grammys speech, all while advocating for Black voter mobilization and economic support.

Dems Demand Noem Ouster. Musk's Offices Raided. Judge Blocks Trump From Ending TPS for Haitians
Democrats demand the ouster of DHS Secretary Christy Gnome over ICE abuses, a federal judge blocks the termination of TPS for Haitians, and a Morehouse security officer arrests a Tuskegee basketball coach in a contentious post-game incident.

LIVE: Democratic Caucuses to Demand Noem's Firing at Rally Outside ICE HQ in Washington
Democratic members of Congress from multiple caucuses united at ICE headquarters to demand the impeachment or resignation of DHS Secretary 'Christy Gnome,' citing widespread human rights abuses, lawlessness, and violence under her leadership.

Not On Our Watch: A National Town Hall On Press Freedom
A national town hall featuring leading journalism organizations and political figures unpacks the escalating threats to press freedom in the U.S., focusing on the targeting of independent and Black journalists and the critical need for collective action and resources.

Government Shuts Down. Chicago Mayor Puts Ice On Notice. Democrats Gain in Texas.
This episode unpacks critical political and social developments, from a federal government shutdown and a Chicago mayor's direct challenge to ICE, to a New York Times report on the disproportionate job loss among Black women and the impending deportation crisis for Haitians.

Not On Our Watch: A National Town Hall On Press Freedom
A national town hall convenes leading journalism organizations and advocates to dissect the escalating threats to press freedom in the U.S., particularly for independent and Black journalists, following recent high-profile arrests.

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.

Not On Our Watch: A National Town Hall On Press Freedom
This national town hall dissects the escalating threats to press freedom in the U.S., highlighting the disproportionate impact on Black and independent journalists and outlining critical collective actions for protection.

Government Shuts Down. Chicago Mayor Puts Ice On Notice. Democrats Gain in Texas.
This episode breaks down a federal government shutdown, Chicago's challenge to ICE, a New York Times report on disproportionate job losses for Black women, the termination of TPS for Haitians, and key moments from the Grammy Awards.

Don Lemon, Georgia Fort Arrested Over Church Protest. Press Freedom on the Line Under Trump.
This episode details the arrests of journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort by the Trump administration, framing it as a direct assault on press freedom and a calculated distraction from the simultaneous release of the damning Epstein files.

Black Maternal Mortality Crisis, 2026 Flu Season, Getting Fit Over 50 | #SecondOpinion
This episode dissects the alarming Black maternal mortality crisis, provides critical updates and prevention strategies for the severe 2026 flu season, and offers a holistic framework for maintaining fitness and well-being over 50.

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.

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.
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