Roland Martin Unfiltered

Boss Moves: The Truth About Entrepreneurship, Balance & Building Your Brand | #ABalancedLife
Dr. Tyranny shares her raw, personal journey from corporate job loss to successful entrepreneurship, emphasizing the critical internal and external work required to thrive in business.

Iyanla Speaks! Black Women, Black Men and Domestic Violence | A BSN Exclusive Presentation
Iyanla Vanzant and Roland Martin dissect the deep-seated generational trauma and emotional illiteracy fueling domestic violence in the Black community, offering concrete tools for individual healing and collective accountability.

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.

Va. Redistricting Fight. Trump, WHCD Shooting. 'Michael' Smashes Box Offices #TheBreakdown
This episode covers critical legal battles over redistricting in Virginia, a controversial North Carolina bill threatening Black communities' water rights, and inspiring initiatives for autism support and Black youth education.

Colonial Lies. Miseducation. Haile Gerima on Black Lions, Roman Wolves #TheBlackTable
Legendary filmmaker Haile Gerima discusses his 30-year journey creating 'Black Lions, Roman Wolves,' a documentary that reclaims Ethiopian history from colonial narratives, and his commitment to independent Black cinema through the Sankofa Film Institute.

DeSantis Map Could Flip 4 Seats. SCOTUS Backs TX Map. VA Redistricting Fight Intensifies
This episode exposes how Republican-led redistricting efforts in Florida, Texas, and Virginia, alongside a Supreme Court poised to weaken the Voting Rights Act, are systematically eroding Black political power, while also confronting the pervasive issue of domestic violence within the Black community.

Moral Monday: Stop the War! (Washington, DC) | Rev. William Barber | Repairers of the Breach
Faith leaders and activists in Washington D.C. launched the "Moral Monday: Stop the War!" campaign, advocating for nonviolent resistance against military conflict and systemic "policy violence" like denying healthcare and food.

Va. Redistricting Fight. Trump, WHCD Shooting. 'Michael' Smashes Box Offices #TheBreakdown
This episode unpacks critical issues affecting Black communities, from a contentious redistricting battle in Virginia and a discriminatory water rights bill in North Carolina to inspiring initiatives for autism awareness and Black youth empowerment.

Va. Judge Blocks Redrawn Maps. Jeffries Rips GOP Over Economy. Law Student Punished for Kirk Remarks
This episode dissects critical issues from a Virginia judge's controversial block of redistricting maps and the DHS funding standoff, to a law student's free speech battle, the complexities of domestic violence in the Black community, and a sharp critique of mainstream media's normalization of extremist politics.

VA Redistricting Win for Democrats. MAGA Cries Rigged. Earth Day Justice & ICE Fight
This episode unpacks how Virginia Democrats secured a pivotal redistricting victory against MAGA opposition, the community fight against a new ICE facility, and critical strategies for escaping and healing from domestic violence, alongside a call to action for environmental justice.

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.

FL Rep Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Resigns. DOJ Probes SPLC. Racist Cop Video Sparks Outrage
This episode dissects the political fallout of a Florida Congresswoman's resignation, the Trump administration's controversial indictment of the Southern Poverty Law Center, a Houston police officer's racist rant, and an in-depth look at the anatomy and societal impact of domestic violence, alongside a spotlight on a groundbreaking Black-owned character brand.

Mall of Louisiana Mass Shooting. Trump & High Gas Prices. Financial & Stress Awareness
This episode dissects the profound links between financial stress, mental health, and generational trauma, offering practical strategies for managing stress, building healthier relationships, and setting boundaries for personal well-being.

Black Women Are Dying. “Unhealed Men Are Dangerous.”
This episode confronts the epidemic of fatal domestic violence against Black women, arguing that unaddressed trauma in Black men, historical systemic oppression, and societal gender role conditioning are root causes that demand urgent, culturally specific intervention and accountability.

Pre-Eclampsia Is Killing Black Moms. Lupus in Black Women #SecondOpinion
This episode exposes the silent dangers of preeclampsia and the complex reality of living with lupus, highlighting their disproportionate impact on Black women and offering critical insights for early detection and management.

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.

Colonial Lies. Miseducation. Haile Gerima on Black Lions, Roman Wolves #TheBlackTable
Legendary filmmaker Haile Gerima discusses his lifelong commitment to independent cinema, decolonizing historical narratives, and building institutions that empower African and African-descended people to tell their own stories.

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.

Mall of Louisiana Mass Shooting. Trump & High Gas Prices. Financial & Stress Awareness #TheBreakdown
This episode covers a range of critical issues from a mass shooting and political commentary on gas prices to expert insights on financial stress, domestic violence, and spiritual well-being for mothers.

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.

Va. Judge Blocks Redrawn Maps. Jeffries Rips GOP Over Economy. Law Student Punished for Kirk Remarks
This episode exposes the deep partisan divides impacting voting rights, government funding, free speech, and the media's role in normalizing political extremism, alongside a raw discussion on domestic violence and the importance of self-love and community action.

Mall of Louisiana Mass Shooting. Trump & High Gas Prices. Financial & Stress Awareness #TheBreakdown
This episode covers critical current events, from a mass shooting and a deputy's murder retrial to Trump's take on gas prices, alongside expert advice on managing financial stress, addressing domestic violence, and cultivating spiritual well-being for mothers.

Va. Judge Blocks Redrawn Maps. Jeffries Rips GOP Over Economy. Law Student Punished for Kirk Remarks
A Virginia judge halts redistricting, House Democrats clash with Republicans over DHS funding, a law student faces discipline for comments on Charlie Kirk, and the White House Correspondents' Dinner draws sharp criticism for normalizing extremism, all while discussions on domestic violence and the future of music unfold.

DeSantis DEI crackdown. SCOTUS Birthright Citizenship Ruling Looms. Autism Awareness.#TheBreakdown
This episode breaks down Florida's new anti-DEI law, the Supreme Court's potential redefinition of birthright citizenship, and critical strategies for escaping and healing from domestic violence.
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