Roland Martin Unfiltered

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 GOP Wants to Destroy Black Political Power
Louisiana's Republican Governor and the Supreme Court's recent ruling have effectively dismantled a newly created majority-Black congressional district, sparking fears of widespread Black voter disenfranchisement across the South.

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.

SCOUTS Hears Haitian TPS Case. Trump Iran Threat. Virginia Map Battle. #TheBreakdown
This episode dissects critical legal and social challenges facing Black America, from Supreme Court rulings on voting rights and Haitian TPS to community-led efforts against voter suppression and the urgent need for emotional vulnerability among Black men.

HBCU Files For Bankruptcy. Oprah Morehouse Donation. Black Teens Called "Radioactive" #TheBreakdown
This episode exposes critical challenges facing Black communities, from HBCU financial struggles and political gerrymandering to the dehumanization of Black youth, while also highlighting powerful acts of philanthropy and the imperative of strategic storytelling for community empowerment.

NC Water Fight: Black Counties Targeted. Data Centers Blamed. Gullah Geechee Land Fight
North Carolina's Black-majority counties face a legislative 'water heist' driven by data center demands, while South Carolina's Gullah Geechee community demands reparations for stolen land, and experts highlight systemic issues fueling intimate partner violence in Black communities.

NC Water Fight: Black Counties Targeted. Data Centers Blamed. Gullah Geechee Land Fight
North Carolina's Black-majority counties face a legislative threat to their water and land resources, while the Gullah Geechee community demands reparations for stolen ancestral lands, highlighting ongoing systemic injustices.

NC Water Fight: Black Counties Targeted. Data Centers Blamed. Gullah Geechee Land Fight
This episode exposes critical civil rights battles in North Carolina and South Carolina, from a legislative 'water heist' targeting Black-majority counties for data centers to the Gullah Geechee community's fight for ancestral land reparations, alongside a deep dive into preventing intimate partner violence in Black communities.

NC Water Fight: Black Counties Targeted. Data Centers Blamed. Gullah Geechee Land Fight
North Carolina faces a contentious legislative battle over water rights, where a bill could allow predominantly white counties to seize water and land from Black-majority areas to support water-intensive data centers, while simultaneously, the Gullah Geechee community demands the return of ancestral plantation lands in South Carolina.

Jackie Robinson Day. Toledo Police Slam Black Teen. Rev. Otis Moss, III on Faith & Power
This episode exposes systemic hypocrisies, from police brutality and voter suppression tactics to selective outrage over Saudi investments and the nuanced legacy of Jackie Robinson's integration, all framed through the lens of Black political and social empowerment.

Charges Dropped in Christopher Mitchell Killing. RFK Jr Confronted. Ticketmaster Monopoly Ruling
This episode exposes systemic failures in justice, corporate monopolies, political hypocrisy, and the urgent need for mental health intervention in the Black community regarding domestic violence.

Charges Dropped in Christopher Mitchell Killing. RFK Jr Confronted. Ticketmaster Monopoly Ruling
This episode dissects critical legal and social issues, from the dismissal of charges against police officers in a Black man's shooting death and a federal jury's ruling against Ticketmaster's monopoly, to a profound discussion on domestic violence and mental health within the Black community.

Charges Dropped in Christopher Mitchell Killing. RFK Jr Confronted. Ticketmaster Monopoly Ruling
This episode unpacks a series of critical events, from dismissed police charges and corporate monopolies to a heated congressional confrontation and the urgent crisis of domestic violence in the Black community, all framed through a lens of systemic injustice and the need for community action.

Charges Dropped in Christopher Mitchell Killing. RFK Jr Confronted. Ticketmaster Monopoly Ruling
This episode exposes systemic failures in justice, from dismissed police misconduct charges and unchecked corporate monopolies to political hypocrisy and the urgent, complex crisis of domestic violence within the Black community.

Maryland Voting Rights Act. White Woman Sues Black Health Program. Black Ranchers. #TheBreakdown
This episode unpacks critical issues facing Black America, from new voting rights legislation and a lawsuit against a Black maternal health program to the tragic impact of biased police narratives and the persistence of racist housing covenants.

Black Influencer Found Dead. Trump Jesus-Like Image. Mayor Mamdani's Impact on Blacks #TheBreakdown
This episode dissects the suspicious death of a Black influencer, the political and religious backlash against Donald Trump's self-portrayal as Jesus, and New York City Mayor Mamdani's early impact on Black communities, alongside a guide to building a powerful personal support network.

Trump Hormuz Blockade. Black Influencer Killed on Vacation. Afroman N-Word Backlash
This episode unpacks a series of urgent societal and political issues, from a US military blockade on Iranian ports and the suspicious death of a Black influencer, to the economic impact of the film industry and deliberate efforts to erase Black history and political power.

Election Results. Black Lawmakers Home Shot At. Delivery Costs Spike. Kanye Fest Axed. #TheBreakdown
This episode dissects a range of critical events, from a racially charged campus video and the economic reliance on immigrant labor to a sharp critique of LeBron James's controversial comments about Memphis.

"Bad Law": Ten Laws Ruining America Exposed | #RolandsBookClub
Ellie Mystal, author of 'Bad Law,' argues that America faces a constitutional crisis due to unchecked executive power and details how Democrats must adopt an aggressive, 'sledgehammer' approach to dismantle harmful, often racist, laws and institutions.

Trump Removal Calls Surge. Iran War Drives Food & Gas Prices Up. Hank Aaron Legacy Honored
Roland Martin Unfiltered dissects former President Trump's controversial statements on Iran, the resulting economic pressures on American households, and honors baseball legend Hank Aaron's enduring legacy in sports and business, all while critiquing political hypocrisy.

Racist Teacher Exposed. Civil Rights Groups Sue Trump. The Quest To Your Purpose. #TheBreakdown
This episode exposes systemic racial injustices, from a teacher's racist act and military promotion discrimination to healthcare disparities in MS diagnosis and the critical need for culturally competent postpartum support for Black mothers, while also exploring personal purpose and entrepreneurial empowerment.

LaTosha Brown: “Our Pockets, They Are Cleaning Us Dry”. MAGA Targeting Black Communities
Black Voters Matter co-founders expose MAGA's systemic efforts to suppress Black votes and economic power, urging communities to self-fund and strategically use every tool, including early voting, to build power and protect their interests.
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