Roland Martin Unfiltered

SAVE Plan Tossed. Trump Admin Sued Over College Race Reporting. Black-Owned Music Royalties
This episode unpacks critical legal and political developments impacting student loan repayment, voting rights, and racial equity, alongside an innovative business model disrupting the music industry.

SAVE Act Scam Exposed. Clyburn House Bid. Black Woman Dragged From Car. Trump Targets Haitians
This episode exposes how the 'Save America Act' is a voter suppression tactic disguised as voter ID, critiques the debate around congressional seniority versus effectiveness, and details Trump's attempts to rename the Kennedy Center and dismantle DEI initiatives in universities.

SAVE Act Scam Exposed. Clyburn House Bid. Black Woman Dragged From Car. Trump Targets Haitians
This episode exposes the political machinations behind voter suppression efforts, the debate over congressional seniority, Trump's attempts to rename the Kennedy Center, and the economic fallout from his foreign policy in Iran.

SAVE Act Scam Exposed. Clyburn House Bid. Black Woman Dragged From Car. Trump Targets Haitians
Roland Martin and guests expose the multi-faceted Republican strategy to suppress votes and dismantle cultural institutions, highlighting the critical role of experienced leadership and the urgent need for voter mobilization.

Target Fast Ends. Justin J. Pearson Slams Musk xAI Gas Turbines. Florida Anti-DEI Bill
This episode dissects the complex conclusion of the Target boycott, exposes environmental injustice from Elon Musk's xAI, and condemns Florida's aggressive anti-DEI legislation, all while emphasizing the power of Black economic and political mobilization.

Black Voters Targeted With Misleading Mailers. Trump’s SAVE Act. Justin Pearson Calls Out GOP
This episode exposes multiple fronts of voter suppression and historical revisionism, from misleading mailers targeting Black voters in Virginia to legislative efforts to restrict voting rights and whitewash American history in Tennessee.

Black Voters Targeted With Misleading Mailers. Trump’s SAVE Act. Justin Pearson Calls Out GOP
This episode exposes Republican-led efforts to suppress Black votes through misleading mailers, restrictive voting legislation, and historical revisionism, while highlighting strong pushback from Democratic and some Republican figures.

Black Voters Targeted With Misleading Mailers. Trump’s SAVE Act. Justin Pearson Calls Out GOP
Roland Martin exposes Republican tactics to suppress Black votes and whitewash history, from misleading mailers in Virginia to Trump's 'Save America Act' and a Tennessee lawmaker's biblical justification for slavery.

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.

U.S.-Israel and Iran War Escalates. Crockett v. Talarico in Texas Primary. Dems grill Noem
This episode dissects the escalating US-Israel-Iran conflict, exposes alleged government incompetence and voter suppression, and highlights critical legal battles against police misconduct.

U.S.-Israel and Iran War Escalates. Crockett v. Talarico in Texas Primary. Dems grill Noem
This episode dissects the escalating US-Israel-Iran conflict, exposes alleged voter suppression tactics in Texas primaries, and details the intense congressional grilling of the DHS Secretary over alleged misconduct and incompetence.

SCOTUS Shields USPS in Mail-In Ballot Case. White South Africans Fast-Tracked. Lacks Settlement
A recent Supreme Court ruling grants the USPS immunity from lawsuits for intentional mail non-delivery, raising critical concerns about voter suppression and the integrity of mail-in ballots in politically targeted areas.

SCOTUS Shields USPS in Mail-In Ballot Case. White South Africans Fast-Tracked. Lacks Settlement
The Supreme Court's ruling granting the USPS immunity from lawsuits over intentional mail non-delivery poses a significant threat to mail-in voting, particularly in minority strongholds, highlighting the critical need for robust, independent voter mobilization infrastructure.

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.

Miss. Black Voters Brace for Elections Ruling. Howard Swim Team History. Black Diaspora to Ghana.
Black voters face a critical Supreme Court decision threatening voting rights, while the Black diaspora finds cultural and economic opportunities in Ghana, and a new scholarship tackles access barriers in corporate law.

Black Family Fights Eminent Domain. Hegseth Hosts Racist Pastor. Roy Cooper Senate Bid
This episode exposes ongoing racial injustices, from a Black family's fight against eminent domain and the Pentagon hosting a white Christian nationalist, to a critical examination of Donald Trump's actions and a tribute to Reverend Jesse Jackson's enduring legacy of activism.

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.

Jackson Children Speak Out. Cop Charges Dropped In Randy Cox Case. Black Woman FBI Agent Pushed Out
This episode exposes how institutional narratives distort legacies, systemic forces push out marginalized professionals, and accountability for injustice remains elusive, while highlighting personal resilience and innovative solutions for community well-being.

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.

GOP’s SAVE Act bad for Blacks; Rickey Smiley rips hazing; Shoot victim wins $27M
This episode dissects the GOP's 'SAVE Act' as a voter suppression tactic targeting Black and low-income communities, exposes the severe mental and physical trauma of hazing in Greek life, and celebrates a landmark $27.5 million verdict against a police shooting, emphasizing the critical role of Black lawyers in civil rights.

GOP’s SAVE Act bad for Blacks; Rickey Smiley rips hazing; Shoot victim wins $27M
This episode dissects Republican efforts to suppress Black votes through the 'SAVE Act,' exposes the psychological damage of hazing in Black Greek-letter organizations, and celebrates a landmark $27.5 million verdict for a police shooting victim.

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.

Bishop William Barber | Love Forward Together Mass People’s Assembly | Repairers Of The Breach
Reverend William Barber's 'Love Forward Together' march mobilizes thousands in North Carolina to counter voter suppression and demand a proactive vision for justice, emphasizing collective action and persistent love over despair.
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