Roland Martin Unfiltered

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.

Louisiana Father Kills 8 Children. White Brothers Commit Hate Crime. Skin by Miriam Be #TheBreakdown
This episode covers a tragic mass shooting in Louisiana tied to domestic violence, a controversial congressional exchange on "reparenting" Black children, Virginia's critical redistricting amendment, and a breast cancer survivor's journey to holistic healing and natural skincare entrepreneurship.

LIVE from Norfolk State. VA Referendum Could Flip 4 Seats. Youth Vote Push Intensifies (1)
Virginia's critical redistricting referendum, aiming to flip four congressional seats, is framed as a necessary Democratic counter-move against Republican gerrymandering, with speakers emphasizing aggressive political engagement and the profound impact of every vote.

Justin Fairfax Tragedy. Trump Nominates Black Woman To Run CDC. NAACP Sues Musk xAI. #TheBreakdown
This episode dissects the tragic murder-suicide of former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, examining the silent crisis of depression and domestic violence among Black men, alongside critical discussions on voting rights, corporate accountability, and empowering Black women in professional spaces.

Justin Fairfax Tragedy. Trump Nominates Black Woman To Run CDC. NAACP Sues Musk xAI. #TheBreakdown
This episode unpacks the tragic murder-suicide of former Virginia Lt. Governor Justin Fairfax, examining the intersection of mental health, public scrutiny, and domestic violence, alongside discussions on Black women's empowerment through golf and critical voting rights advancements.

Trump Nominates Black Woman To Run CDC. NAACP Sues Musk xAI. Voting Rights For All. #TheBreakdown
This episode unpacks critical issues facing the Black community, from political appointments and tech company accountability to mental health crises, economic empowerment through non-traditional networking, and the ongoing fight for voting rights.

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.

Ossoff on Iran War & Voting Rights. Police Lie Exposed in Black Teen Shooting. Kyren Lacy Case
This episode dissects Senator Jon Ossoff's re-election strategy, exposes police deception in a Black teen's shooting, and reveals the tragic impact of public shaming on LSU football star Kyren Lacy, emphasizing the critical need for informed voter engagement.

Trump Hormuz Blockade. Black Influencer Killed on Vacation. Afroman N-Word Backlash
This episode unpacks critical social and economic issues affecting Black communities, from the erasure of history and legislative attacks on voting rights to the economic impact of the film industry and the debate around the N-word.

LIVE from Norfolk State. VA Referendum Could Flip 4 Seats. Youth Vote Push Intensifies
Virginia's April 21st referendum on congressional map changes was a critical battleground for national political power and Black representation, framed by Democrats as a necessary counter to Republican gerrymandering tactics.

"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.

TN Voter Glitch Hits Black County. Trump Iran Ultimatum. Missouri DEI Crackdown
This episode dissects critical issues from a Tennessee voter glitch impacting Black communities and Trump's erratic social media diplomacy on Iran, to the defunding of DEI programs at the University of Missouri and a sustainable denim jewelry business.

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.

Racist Teacher Exposed. Civil Rights Groups Sue Trump. The Quest To Your Purpose. #TheBreakdown
This episode exposes systemic discrimination in education and the military, highlights critical civil rights battles over voting and health, and offers a framework for personal purpose and entrepreneurial empowerment.

Hegseth Blocks Black Officers’ Promotions. NC Court Ruling Shifts Power. MLK Legacy Remembered (1)
This episode exposes alleged racial and gender discrimination in military promotions by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, the impact of a North Carolina court ruling on education funding, and a deep dive into Dr. King's 'Mountaintop' speech, alongside a pastor's scathing critique of white evangelical support for Donald Trump.

Hegseth Blocks Black Officers’ Promotions. NC Court Ruling Shifts Power. MLK Legacy Remembered (1)
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces accusations of racial and gender discrimination in military promotions, while a North Carolina court decision shifts education funding power to Republicans, and a former Moral Majority pastor denounces white evangelicals' support for Trump.

Hegseth Blocks Black Officers’ Promotions. NC Court Ruling Shifts Power. MLK Legacy Remembered
This episode exposes alleged racial and gender bias in military promotions, a critical shift in North Carolina's education funding, and a deep dive into the political weaponization of faith, all underscored by the urgent need for strategic voting to counter gerrymandering and maintain political power.

Hegseth Blocks Black Officers’ Promotions. NC Court Ruling Shifts Power. MLK Legacy Remembered
This episode exposes alleged racial and gender discrimination in military promotions, unpacks a North Carolina Supreme Court ruling on education funding, and features a pastor's sharp critique of white evangelical support for Donald Trump, all while emphasizing the critical role of voting in shaping political power.

Trump Fires Pam Bondi. DeSantis Signs SAVE Act. John Hope Bryant on AI Jobs
This episode dissects the firing of Pam Bondi, the signing of Florida's SAVE Act, and features John Hope Bryant's actionable strategies for Black economic empowerment through inclusive capitalism, alongside critical political commentary on the MAGA agenda and voting rights.

Trump Fires Pam Bondi. DeSantis Signs SAVE Act. John Hope Bryant on AI Jobs
This episode dissects the political and economic landscape impacting Black America, from the firing of Pam Bondi and the threat of the MAGA agenda to the practicalities of building Black wealth through financial literacy and strategic voting.

SCOTUS Weighs Birthright Citizenship. Trump Voting Order Under Fire. GA Lawmaker Goes Off
This episode breaks down the Supreme Court's skepticism towards Trump's birthright citizenship challenge, exposes his administration's attempts to undermine voting rights, celebrates a new Alabama law for prostate cancer screenings, and features a powerful rebuke of Confederate monument supporters.

Trump Iran Address. Fla. Black Democrat Found Dead. Jaiden Ivey Controversy. #TheBreakdown
This episode dissects President Trump's controversial claims of victory in the Iran war and the economic impact, alongside the NBA's release of Jaden Ivy for his religious views, and a deep dive into legal advocacy for the wrongfully convicted.

SCOTUS Weighs Birthright Citizenship. Trump Voting Order Under Fire. GA Lawmaker Goes Off
This episode dissects the Supreme Court's skepticism towards Trump's birthright citizenship challenge, scrutinizes his 'illegal' voting executive order, celebrates Alabama's new prostate cancer screening bill, and features a Georgia lawmaker's sharp rebuke of Confederate monument supporters.

SCOTUS Weighs Birthright Citizenship. Trump Voting Order Under Fire. GA Lawmaker Goes Off
This episode dissects the Supreme Court's skeptical reception to Trump's birthright citizenship challenge, exposes his illegal voting order, celebrates a new prostate cancer screening law, and features a Georgia lawmaker's powerful history lesson on Confederate monuments.
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