Roland Martin Unfiltered

Musk's xAI Memphis Pollution. Stephenson King Jr. Case. Black, Degreed, & Unemployed #TheBreakdown
This episode dissects Elon Musk's xAI water plant controversy, the disproportionate unemployment rates among Black degreed women, and offers practical guidance on effective bodily detoxification.

War’s Hidden Victims. How Global Conflict Is Devastating Women Worldwide
Global conflicts disproportionately devastate women and girls, yet their critical role in peacebuilding is consistently undermined by geopolitical actions and the dismantling of supportive governmental initiatives.

Target Boycott Organizers Hold News Conference | Fast Against The Retailer Ends
Organizers of the Target boycott, including the 'Mothership Three,' declare a partial victory for their 'Target Fast' initiative, citing significant financial impact and corporate concessions, while emphasizing the ongoing fight for public accountability and economic justice.

Target Fast Ends. Justin J. Pearson Slams Musk xAI Gas Turbines. Florida Anti-DEI Bill
This episode dissects the controversial end of the national Target boycott, the environmental threat of Elon Musk's xAI gas turbines in Mississippi, and Florida's escalating legislative war against Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives.

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.

Rep. James Clyburn Reelection Bid. Trump SAVE Act Push. Black Man Buys Prison. Lynching Evolution
This episode unpacks critical political developments, groundbreaking social justice initiatives, and ongoing racial disparities, from a former inmate buying a prison to evolving forms of lynching and legislative attacks on DEI.

Target Fast Ends. Justin J. Pearson Slams Musk xAI Gas Turbines. Florida Anti-DEI Bill
Roland Martin Unfiltered dissects the complex conclusion of the Target boycott, exposes environmental threats from XAI's gas turbines, and critiques Florida's anti-DEI legislation, alongside deep dives into Southern political races and misleading campaign tactics.

Target boycott organizers news conference live coverage
Organizers of the 'Target Fast' boycott declare a partial victory, citing over $12 billion in market value losses for Target and significant progress on three of their four demands, while emphasizing the ongoing need for corporate accountability.

Target boycott organizers hold news conference
Leaders of the 'Target Fast' boycott declare a partial victory after Target's reversal on DEI commitments led to significant financial losses and renewed corporate engagement, yet a public apology remains outstanding.

Trump National Emergency On Voting Plot. Racism & Antiracism Studies Minor. Jackson Memorial.
Roland Martin and guests expose alleged plots by Donald Trump to seize control of midterm elections, detail threats to Black political power from Supreme Court rulings and Medicaid cuts, and honor the enduring legacy of Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr. and Black-owned media.

Georgia Fort Pleads Not Guilty. Paralyzed Man Case Charges Dropped. Roy Cooper Senate Bid
This episode offers a profound, multi-faceted tribute to Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr., detailing his unparalleled impact on civil rights, American politics, economic empowerment, and international diplomacy through personal anecdotes and historical analysis.

Georgia Fort Pleads Not Guilty. Paralyzed Man Case Charges Dropped. Roy Cooper Senate Bid
This episode serves as a powerful, multi-faceted tribute to Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr., detailing his unparalleled impact on American civil rights, politics, and economic empowerment through personal anecdotes and historical analysis from those who knew him best.

Trump Snubs Democrats. Governors Cancel Annual Meeting. McIver Confronts DHS. GOP Targets Bad Bunny
This episode dissects partisan political maneuvers, an intense congressional confrontation over ICE abuses, conservative outrage at a Super Bowl halftime show, and critical health disparities impacting Black Americans, culminating in a call for targeted legislative action.

Government Shuts Down. Chicago Mayor Puts Ice On Notice. Democrats Gain in Texas.
This episode unpacks critical political and social developments, from a federal government shutdown and a Chicago mayor's direct challenge to ICE, to a New York Times report on the disproportionate job loss among Black women and the impending deportation crisis for Haitians.

Government Shuts Down. Chicago Mayor Puts Ice On Notice. Democrats Gain in Texas.
This episode breaks down a federal government shutdown, Chicago's challenge to ICE, a New York Times report on disproportionate job losses for Black women, the termination of TPS for Haitians, and key moments from the Grammy Awards.

‘Very Badly Treated’? Roland Exposes Trump’s Civil Rights Lies and White Grievance Agenda
Roland Martin and guest Terry discuss how Donald Trump and the MAGA movement are systematically dismantling civil rights protections by leveraging 'white grievance' and reinterpreting historical legislation to re-establish a 'Jim Crow 2.0' without overt segregation.

2025 in Review: Race, Power & Resistance in America | #TheOtherSideOfChange | S1 E33
2025 marked a brutal year of systemic rollbacks on civil rights, DEI, and immigration, demanding a multi-dimensional, unapologetic resistance from marginalized communities.
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