Roland Martin Unfiltered

Bodycam Sparks Outrage. Black Woman Arrest Raises Questions. Afroman Speaks Out
This episode dissects a range of critical issues from voter suppression tactics and the pursuit of reparations in New York to the economic impact of hair braiding regulations and Afroman's landmark First Amendment victory against police defamation.

Afroman Wins Lawsuit. Government Shutdown Airpot Closures. Staten Island Black Angels |#TheBreakdown
This episode unpacks Afroman's First Amendment victory against police, dissects a contentious voter suppression bill, and debates the complexities of reparations and police interactions.

Afroman Wins in Court. Cops Raid His Home, Find Nothing, Then Lose Big
Afroman successfully defended himself against a defamation lawsuit from sheriff's deputies he parodied, turning a wrongful raid into a viral sensation and a significant financial opportunity.

Shutdown Vote Showdown. Ossoff Grills Gabbard. Young Trumpers Shift. Afroman Lawsuit Explodes
This episode dissects high-stakes political maneuvers, exposes government incompetence, and celebrates a First Amendment victory in a hilarious defamation trial.

Afroman's House Raided. Cops Get Dragged In Court & Viral Lemon Pound Cake Dis Track
Rapper Afroman successfully defended himself against a defamation lawsuit filed by sheriff's deputies he mocked in viral songs and videos after a wrongful raid on his home, affirming First Amendment protections for artistic and social commentary.

NC Mom Sues Hospital For Negligence. Black NFL Coaches Win Major Ruling. Drug Test Scandal Exposed
A deep dive into a North Carolina mother's lawsuit against a hospital for alleged baby swapping, the systemic criminalization of pregnant mothers via flawed drug tests, and major legal victories against the NFL and political figures challenging racial discrimination and white nationalism.

Not On Our Watch: A National Town Hall On Press Freedom
A national town hall convenes leading journalism organizations and advocates to dissect the escalating threats to press freedom in the U.S., particularly for independent and Black journalists, following recent high-profile arrests.

Not On Our Watch: A National Town Hall On Press Freedom
This national town hall dissects the escalating threats to press freedom in the U.S., highlighting the disproportionate impact on Black and independent journalists and outlining critical collective actions for protection.

Don Lemon, Georgia Fort Arrested Over Church Protest. Press Freedom on the Line Under Trump.
This episode details the arrests of journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort by the Trump administration, framing it as a direct assault on press freedom and a calculated distraction from the simultaneous release of the damning Epstein files.

Trump’s DOJ arrests journalists Don Lemon, Georgia Fort
Federal agents under the Trump administration arrested prominent journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort for covering a protest, sparking widespread outrage and concerns about press freedom and authoritarian tactics.

Trump’s DOJ arrests journalists Don Lemon, Georgia Fort
Federal agents under the Trump administration arrested journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort for covering a church protest, sparking outrage and raising critical questions about press freedom and the weaponization of the Justice Department.

Don Lemon, Georgia Fort Arrested Over Church Protest. Press Freedom on the Line Under Trump.
Journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort were arrested by the Trump administration on questionable charges, an action framed as a direct assault on press freedom and a calculated distraction from the simultaneous release of damaging Epstein files.

Trump’s DOJ arrests journalists Don Lemon, Georgia Fort
The Trump administration's arrest of journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort is framed as a politically motivated attack on press freedom, weaponizing the justice system to silence critical voices and intimidate the media.

Don Lemon, Georgia Fort Arrested Over Church Protest. Press Freedom on the Line Under Trump.
The Trump administration's arrest of journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort for covering a church protest is framed as a direct assault on press freedom and a calculated distraction from the release of damaging Epstein files.

Trump DOJ Arrested Don Lemon, Georgia Fort. Black Press Freedom on the Line. Epstein Files
The Trump Department of Justice arrested journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort on the same day it released millions of pages of Epstein files, prompting widespread condemnation and concerns about press freedom and political weaponization.

rump’s DOJ arrests journalists Don Lemon, Georgia Fort
Federal agents arrested prominent journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort for covering a church protest, sparking widespread condemnation and raising critical questions about First Amendment rights and the weaponization of the Justice Department.

Don Lemon, Georgia Fort Arrested Over Church Protest. Press Freedom on the Line Under Trump.
The Trump administration's arrest of journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort for covering a church protest is framed as a direct assault on press freedom and a calculated distraction from the release of damaging Epstein files.

Don Lemon Arrested. Georgia Fort Taken From Her Home. Trump DOJ Targets Black Journalists.
Federal agents arrested Black journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort for filming a church protest, sparking widespread condemnation as an unprecedented attack on First Amendment rights and press freedom.

Trump’s DOJ arrests journalists Don Lemon, Georgia Fort
Federal agents arrested journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort for covering a protest, sparking widespread condemnation as a politically motivated assault on First Amendment rights and a dangerous precedent for press freedom.

Explosive Jack Smith Deposition. He Had ‘Proof Beyond Reasonable Doubt’ in Trump case
Special Counsel Jack Smith details the evidence and legal rationale behind his investigations into Donald Trump, asserting proof beyond a reasonable doubt for both election interference and classified documents cases, while defending his office's conduct against accusations of political motivation and overreach.
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