Roland Martin Unfiltered

Karmelo Trial Testimony Raises Questions. Elijah McClain Convictions Reversed. Black Jobs Gap.
This episode exposes systemic injustices in legal cases, dissects the true state of the Black economy versus political narratives, and critiques the pervasive influence of gambling in sports and political corruption.

Reparations Hearing Clash. Trump Slush Fund Scheme. Virginia Missing Children Crisis
This episode exposes critical systemic failures impacting Black communities, from legal injustices and missing children crises to the strategic missteps of political parties, while highlighting community-led solutions.

The Civil War Never Ended. How We Win It #TheBlackTable
Steve Phillips, author of 'How We Win the Civil War,' argues that the American Civil War never truly ended, manifesting today as an ongoing struggle between multiracial democracy and white nationalism, and outlines a data-driven 'liberation battle plan' to secure a truly inclusive society.

All-White Jury in Karmelo Trial. Georgia Election Law Challenge. Crockett Blasts SCOTUS Maps.
This episode dissects the racial biases in the Carmelo Anthony trial's all-white jury, critiques Democratic political strategy as playing for popularity instead of power, and champions Black-owned media as the essential battleground in an ongoing 'information war'.

Homegoing Service for Ronald LaPread, co-founder of and bassist for the Commodores
Ronald LaPread, co-founder and bassist of The Commodores, is remembered through heartfelt eulogies highlighting his profound impact on music, family, and community, from his roots in Civil Rights-era Tuskegee to his later life in New Zealand.

Black Mental Health Crisis. Why Black Men Avoid Doctors. IV Therapy Boom #SecondOpinion
This episode dissects critical health challenges facing Black communities and men, from mental health stigma and rural healthcare disparities to men's reluctance to seek medical care and the efficacy of IV vitamin therapy.

All-White Jury in Karmelo Trial. Georgia Election Law Challenge. Crockett Blasts SCOTUS Maps.
This episode dissects the systemic biases in the justice system and political landscape, emphasizing the critical need for strategic mobilization and investment in Black-owned media to counter pervasive misinformation and disempowerment.

Black Woman Escapes Kidnapping. Karmelo Anthony Trial. Black Farmers Grants Cut. #TheBreakdown
This episode exposes systemic challenges faced by Black communities, from racially motivated jury selections and federal grant cuts for Black farmers to alarming suicide rates among Black girls, while highlighting community-led resilience and solutions.

Black Mental Health Crisis. Why Black Men Avoid Doctors. IV Therapy Boom #SecondOpinion
This episode unpacks critical health disparities and trends, from mental health crises in Black and Hispanic communities to men's reluctance to seek medical care, the rural healthcare access gap, and the booming IV vitamin therapy market.

SCOTUS Backs Alabama GOP Map. Black Farmers Sue USDA. Karmelo Anthony Trial. Obama Center Preview
The Supreme Court's controversial decision on Alabama's congressional map, a lawsuit by Black farmers against the USDA, and an update on the Carmelo Anthony trial highlight ongoing civil rights battles, while a powerful congressional confrontation and a heartfelt tribute to Pebo Bryson underscore cultural and political tensions.

SCOTUS Greenlights Racist Alabama Map. Karmelo Anthony Trial. SC Hate Crime Bill Fight #TheBreakdown
The Supreme Court's decision to allow Alabama's contested congressional map and Louisiana's court downsizing highlight ongoing efforts to diminish Black political power, while South Carolina struggles to pass a hate crime law despite rising incidents.

SCOTUS Backs Alabama GOP Map. Black Farmers Sue USDA. Karmelo Anthony Trial. Obama Center Preview
This episode exposes the Supreme Court's contradictory rulings on voting rights, highlights the systemic challenges faced by Black farmers, and features a powerful congressional confrontation against racial insensitivity, alongside a tribute to music icon Pebo Bryson.

SCOTUS Backs Alabama GOP Map. Black Farmers Sue USDA. Karmelo Anthony Trial. Obama Center Preview
This episode exposes the Supreme Court's contradictory rulings on voting rights, details a lawsuit by Black farmers against discriminatory USDA practices, updates on the Carmelo Anthony trial, and features a heartfelt tribute to the late R&B legend Peabo Bryson.

SCOTUS Greenlights Racist Alabama Map. Karmelo Anthony Trial. SC Hate Crime Bill Fight #TheBreakdown
The Supreme Court's decision to allow Alabama's GOP-friendly congressional map, coupled with legislative efforts to downsize courts in predominantly Black Louisiana parishes, highlights ongoing challenges to Black political power and civil rights, while South Carolina continues to lack a hate crime law despite rising incidents.

LIVE: Marco Rubio Testifies on State Department Budget Request
Secretary Marco Rubio defends the State Department's 'America First' foreign policy and FY27 budget, highlighting successes in de-escalation and military action against Iran, while facing intense scrutiny over foreign aid cuts, presidential conduct, and global stability.

SCOTUS Backs Alabama GOP Map. Black Farmers Sue USDA. Karmelo Anthony Trial. Obama Center Preview
The Supreme Court's contradictory rulings on Alabama's congressional map and the USDA's cancellation of grants to Black farmers highlight systemic racial injustice, while the Carmelo Anthony trial sparks community division and a tribute honors the late R&B legend Peabo Bryson.

The State of the Black Male. Presence, Purpose, and the Pressure to Provide #ABalancedLife
This episode explores the multifaceted challenges and responsibilities facing Black men, from political disempowerment and economic pressures to mental health struggles and the critical need for mentorship and healthy relationships.

Karmelo Anthony Trial. NOLA Judges Eliminated. SCOTUS Strikes VR Ruling. Roland Rips Fox's Ingraham
Roland Martin and guests expose systemic attacks on Black political power and justice, from judicial eliminations in New Orleans to the acquittal of a store owner who killed a Black teen, underscoring the critical need for Black voter mobilization and economic action.

Karmelo Anthony Trial. Freedom Summer & Juneteenth. Men to Health. Yale Discrimination #TheBreakdown
This episode navigates critical legal battles and alleged racial discrimination in the military, while also providing actionable real estate investment strategies for wealth building.

The State of the Black Male. Presence, Purpose, and the Pressure to Provide #ABalancedLife
This episode explores the multifaceted pressures and responsibilities facing Black men in America, from political and economic challenges to the critical need for mental well-being and community mentorship.

Hegseth Blocks Black Promotions. Iran War Impacts Farmers. Karmelo Anthony Trial. Love, Joy & Power
Roland Martin and his panel expose alleged anti-Black actions by Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, while emphasizing the critical need for Black organizations to be self-funded to achieve true political and economic liberation.

Hegseth Blocks Black Promotions. Iran War Impacts Farmers. Karmelo Anthony Trial. Love, Joy & Power
This episode exposes the systemic anti-Black agenda within the Trump administration and the Supreme Court, while also showcasing the vital, self-funded organizing efforts of Black Voters Matter to combat voter suppression and build collective power.

Hegseth Blocks Black Promotions. Iran War Impacts Farmers. Karmelo Anthony Trial. Love, Joy & Power
Roland Martin and guests dissect perceived anti-Black policies by the Trump administration and Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, while advocating for self-funded Black activism and media to counter systemic oppression.

Hegseth Blocks Black Promotions. Iran War Impacts Farmers. Karmelo Anthony Trial. Love, Joy & Power
Roland Martin and his guests sharply critique Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas for his 'anti-Black' rulings and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for allegedly blocking military promotions based on race and gender, while emphasizing the critical need for Black organizations to achieve financial independence to combat systemic oppression.
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