Roland Martin Unfiltered

Gov. Landry pushes election back? SC State Students Revolt Over Commencement Speaker. #TheBreakdown
This episode unpacks critical developments including Louisiana's election postponement due to gerrymandering, student activism at SC State University, a national workers' rights movement, a new dating app for intentional age-gap relationships, and a personal account of navigating uterine fibroids.

Gov. Landry pushes back mid-terms? SC State Students Revolt Over Commencement Speaker. #TheBreakdown
This episode unpacks critical issues facing Black America, from political gerrymandering and student activism against a controversial commencement speaker to innovative dating apps and the silent struggle of uterine fibroids.

DeSantis DEI crackdown. SCOTUS Birthright Citizenship Ruling Looms. Autism Awareness.#TheBreakdown
This episode unpacks Florida's new DEI ban, the looming Supreme Court decision on birthright citizenship, and provides a critical guide for escaping and healing from domestic violence.

Va. Judge Blocks Redrawn Maps. Jeffries Rips GOP Over Economy. Law Student Punished for Kirk Remarks
This episode exposes judicial overreach in Virginia's redistricting, critiques Republican obstruction on DHS funding, highlights a Black law student's fight for free speech, and offers raw insights into domestic violence and the media's normalization of extremism.

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.

TN Voter Glitch Hits Black County. Trump Iran Ultimatum. Missouri DEI Crackdown
This episode dissects critical issues from a Tennessee voter glitch impacting Black communities and Trump's erratic social media diplomacy on Iran, to the defunding of DEI programs at the University of Missouri and a sustainable denim jewelry business.

Dashaun Williams Bodycam Release. Trump Targets DEI Programs. Sinclair Right-Wing Propaganda Exposed
This episode dissects three critical issues impacting Black America: documented police brutality in Jacksonville, Trump's proposed budget cuts targeting minority programs, and the systematic right-wing media propaganda by Sinclair Broadcasting in Baltimore.

Trump Impact On Black America. SCOTUS Birthright Citizenship Case. Alabama College DEI probe
This episode details the extensive impact of Trump administration policies on Black Americans, from legal challenges to birthright citizenship and DEI initiatives to the economic resilience of Black women entrepreneurs.

Trump Impact On Black America. SCOTUS Birthright Citizenship Case. Alabama College DEI probe
This episode dissects the multifaceted impacts of Trump-era policies on Black America, from economic destabilization and civil rights rollbacks to an inspiring narrative of an entrepreneur rebuilding her life and community.

SCOTUS Weighs Birthright Citizenship. Black Census Mobilizes. Nick Cannon Backlash Explodes
Roland Martin and guests dissect the Supreme Court's challenge to birthright citizenship, the launch of the Black Census, and the historical inaccuracies promoted by Black celebrities regarding political parties and race.

SCOTUS Weighs Birthright Citizenship. Black Census Mobilizes. Nick Cannon Backlash Explodes
This episode exposes the historical and contemporary political strategies undermining Black American rights, from the Supreme Court's challenge to birthright citizenship to celebrity-fueled misinformation on party alignment.

Racist Attacks On Mayor Brandon Scott. TCL's Chilli 'Not MAGA'. Nick Cannon Backs Trump#TheBreakdown
This episode exposes targeted political and social attacks against Black leaders and communities, from racist DMs to legislative power grabs, alongside discussions on Black entertainers' political alignments and the systemic challenges faced by Black women in employment and relationships.

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.

SAVE Act Scam Exposed. Clyburn House Bid. Black Woman Dragged From Car. Trump Targets Haitians
Roland Martin and guests expose the voter suppression tactics embedded in the SAVE Act, debate the value of seniority versus youth in Congress, and detail Trump's attempts to rename the Kennedy Center and dismantle DEI initiatives.

Target Boycott Not Over. SAVE Act Clash in Senate. Police Drag Black Woman From Car
This episode exposes the fractured leadership of the Target boycott, details a troubling police incident in Texas, and critically examines the rise of white Christian nationalism and its impact on American democracy and policy.

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
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.

Tamika Mallory talks Target boycott and next phase of corporate DEI fight
Tamika Mallory and Roland Martin discuss the 400-day Target boycott, its strategic demands, Target's partial concessions on DEI and Black business commitments, and the ongoing push for corporate accountability.

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.
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