Roland Martin Unfiltered
Voting Rights Siege. Kemp Redistricting Push. Keisha Lance Bottoms Gov Bid. ICE Agent Charged
This episode exposes the ongoing assault on Black political power through Supreme Court rulings and gerrymandering, highlighting grassroots mobilization and the critical Georgia gubernatorial race.
DNC Autopsy Released. Tennessee Execution Halted After IV Failure. Black Men Vote Gap Revealed
The DNC's 2024 election autopsy reveals a critical failure in engaging Black voters, particularly young Black men, due to misallocated funds and outdated strategies, while a Tennessee execution is halted due to medical error.
Virginia Referendum Could Flip 4 House Seats. Dems Push New Map Before 2026 Midterms
Virginia's April 21st referendum on congressional redistricting is framed as a critical battleground that could determine national political power, influence Black representation, and counter Republican gerrymandering tactics.
Black Single Moms Attacked. Jamilah Lemieux's Black. Single. Mother Claps Back #TheOtherSideOfChange
This episode critiques the pervasive vilification of Black single mothers, highlighting Jamila Lemieux's new book 'Black Single Mother' as a counter-narrative and demanding societal respect and support.
Virginia Referendum Could Flip 4 House Seats. Dems Push New Map Before 2026 Midterms
A critical Virginia referendum on April 21st, aiming to establish a 10-1 Democratic-leaning congressional map, is framed as a national battleground to secure Black political power and counter Republican gerrymandering tactics.
The 2026 Midterms. Voters Demand Results, Not Promises | #TheOtherSideOfChange
Progressive voters, particularly young, Black, and Brown communities, are deeply frustrated with the Democratic Party's incrementalism and lack of bold action, demanding tangible results over symbolic gestures as the 2026 midterms approach.
Summer Lee Launches Environmental Justice Caucus. Trump Attacks Newsom. Letitia James Targeted
This episode dissects critical political maneuvers, economic shifts, and social justice battles, from a new Environmental Justice Caucus to Trump's attacks on opponents and the widening racial wealth gap.
Shutdown Vote Showdown. Ossoff Grills Gabbard. Young Trumpers Shift. Afroman Lawsuit Explodes
This episode dissects high-stakes political maneuvers, including House Democrats' strategy to end a government shutdown and contentious congressional hearings, alongside the hilarious and legally significant First Amendment victory of rapper Afroman against Ohio deputies.
U.S. Joins Israel in Iran Strike. Texas Primary Showdown. SAVE Plan Survives Lawsuit
This episode critiques the US-Iran conflict under Trump, dissects Texas Democratic primary strategies, and celebrates Black leadership in media, labor, and community mentoring.
U.S. Joins Israel in Iran Strike. Texas Primary Showdown. SAVE Plan Survives Lawsuit
This episode dissects the US-Israel strike on Iran, the critical Texas primary, and the legal status of the SAVE student loan plan, while emphasizing the urgent need for Black communities to own and profit from their cultural output.
U.S. Joins Israel in Iran Strike. Texas Primary Showdown. SAVE Plan Survives Lawsuit
This episode dissects the multifaceted implications of the US-Israel strike on Iran, the critical Texas primary elections, the uncertain future of student loan relief, and the vital importance of Black ownership in media and culture.
U.S. Joins Israel in Iran Strike. Texas Primary Showdown. SAVE Plan Survives Lawsuit
Roland Martin and guests critically analyze the US-Israel strike on Iran, the high-stakes Texas primaries, the uncertain future of the SAVE student loan plan, and the urgent need for Black ownership in media and culture.
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.
#BlackStarNetwork presents: The State of Our Union 2026 | #RolandMartinUnfiltered
This special broadcast dissects the devastating impact of the current administration's policies on Black America, offering a comprehensive strategy for resistance, economic empowerment, and political mobilization.
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.
Trump Pushes Election Takeover. Dems Demand Noem Firing. Colin Allred Claps Back at Talarico.
This episode exposes Republican efforts to nationalize elections, highlights rising Black unemployment due to specific policy shifts, and dissects critical civil rights and political controversies.
Haitian TPS Fight in Florida. Sonya Massey Killer Sentenced. Jeffries Blasts Trump.
This episode exposes the Trump administration's alleged attempts to undermine election integrity in Fulton County, revoke Temporary Protected Status for Haitians, and details the sentencing of a former deputy for Sonia Massie's murder, while critiquing broader economic and political strategies.
Bovino Out. DOJ Drops Don Lemon Case. Dems Target Noem. Pam Bondi Threatens Minnesota.
This episode exposes aggressive federal tactics against Minnesota, the ongoing fight for police accountability, and the critical importance of Black voter turnout in shaping future electoral maps, all while celebrating Black entrepreneurship and media.
Anti-Ice Protest erupts in Minn. ICE Warrantless Entries, Opal Lee Honored, Coogler Oscar History
Roland Martin and his panel dissect aggressive ICE tactics, Florida's Attorney General nullifying civil rights laws, the Texas Senate race dynamics, and the racist backlash to Ryan Coogler's "Sinners" film.
MAGA Misquotes MLK. Michael Harriot Sets the Record Straight. Doug Jones Runs for Alabama.
On MLK Day, this episode exposes the systemic attacks on Black America's civil rights and economic power, highlighting the misrepresentation of Dr. King's radical legacy and the critical role of Black-owned media in countering these efforts.
MAGA Misquotes MLK. Michael Harriot Sets the Record Straight. Doug Jones Runs for Alabama.
This episode exposes the ongoing political assault on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s radical legacy and civil rights advancements, highlighting the critical role of Black-owned media in countering systemic efforts to resegregate America.
Crockett Senate Poll Questioned. Black Woman Fights Disenfranchisement. Assault on Black History.
This episode dissects the systemic attacks on Black political power and historical representation, from questionable Texas Senate polls targeting a Black congresswoman to the erasure of Black figures from national coins and the suppression of diverse education in Texas universities.
Jasmine Crockett Blows Up GOP Fraud Narrative. Exposes Corruption Inside Trump’s Own Administration.
Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett dismantled Republican fraud narratives by exposing alleged corruption within the Trump administration, while hosts analyzed the Democratic strategy that leveraged healthcare affordability to shift political momentum.
Jasmine Crockett vs. Trump & MAGA. The Receipts. The Damage. The Truth. | Best of #RMU
Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett launches her Texas Senate campaign, framing Trump's administration as openly racist and corrupt while advocating for a new Democratic strategy focused on mobilizing diverse voters.
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