Roland Martin Unfiltered

SCOTUS Rejects Black Rastafarian. Voting Rights Purge Blocked. Police Kill 1-Year-Old
The Supreme Court's 'religious freedom' stance is selectively applied, undermining civil rights and federal laws, while police brutality and voter suppression continue to disproportionately target Black communities, underscoring the critical need for massive voter turnout to drive systemic change.

Iran Deal Skepticism. Whoopi Vs Vance. Potomac Park Invasion. Racist Hurls Slurs At Black Boy.
Roland Martin and his guests deliver scathing critiques of the Trump administration's anti-Black policies, a controversial Iran deal, and instances of racial injustice and police brutality.

Karmelo Anthony Trial. NOLA Judges Eliminated. SCOTUS Strikes VR Ruling. Roland Rips Fox's Ingraham
Roland Martin and his panel dissect critical legal and political developments, highlighting systemic racial bias in the justice system, the erosion of Black political power, and the consequences of voter apathy.

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.

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.

Vatican Clashes with Trump Over War. US Blocks Iran Ports. Toledo Arrest Sparks Outrage
Roland Martin and his panel dissect Donald Trump's clashes with Pope Leo and the global implications of the Iran conflict, alongside the critical role of Black mayors and the imperative for Black elected officials to leverage Black media.

Hegseth Blocks Black Officers’ Promotions. NC Court Ruling Shifts Power. MLK Legacy Remembered (1)
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces accusations of racial and gender discrimination in military promotions, while a North Carolina court decision shifts education funding power to Republicans, and a former Moral Majority pastor denounces white evangelicals' support for Trump.

"No Kings" protest outside Minnesota’s State Capitol against Donald Trump
Thousands gathered at Minnesota's State Capitol for the "No Kings" protest, declaring defiance against authoritarianism, ICE actions, and economic inequality, inspired by Minnesota's local resistance model.

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.

Afroman Clashes with Officers in Court. Primary Election Results Lip Bar Beauty Brand |#TheBreakDown
This episode unpacks the Afroman civil trial, a community-led violence reduction model, and the growth of The Lip Bar beauty brand, alongside a sharp critique of US foreign policy decisions.

Afroman Clashes with Officers in Court. Primary Election Results Lip Bar Beauty Brand |#TheBreakDown
This episode dissects Afroman's defamation trial, spotlights a faith-based violence prevention model in Indianapolis, and features Melissa Butler's journey building The Lip Bar into a national beauty brand, alongside sharp commentary on US foreign policy blunders.

Illinois Primary Heats Up. SCOTUS TPS Hearing. Kiki Shepard Dies. Midwest Leak.
This episode unpacks critical US political races, Supreme Court immigration decisions, and community-driven initiatives, alongside a military expert's critique of foreign policy planning.

Senate SAVE Act Debate. Ill. Primary Election. Obama Pushes Va. Restricting Vote. Gas Prices Soar.
This episode dissects Republican legislative efforts, exposing alleged voter suppression tactics, discriminatory school voucher programs, and foreign policy blunders, while celebrating Black-owned businesses and cultural icons.

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.

War powers resolution vote forced by Kentucky Republican Rep. Thomas Massie on Iran war
A heated congressional debate unfolds over President Trump's military actions against Iran, pitting constitutional war powers against the executive's authority to defend against perceived imminent threats.

U.S.-Israel and Iran War Escalates. Crockett v. Talarico in Texas Primary. Dems grill Noem
This episode dissects the escalating US-Israel-Iran conflict, exposes alleged government incompetence and voter suppression, and highlights critical legal battles against police misconduct.

U.S.-Israel and Iran War Escalates. Crockett v. Talarico in Texas Primary. Dems grill Noem
This episode dissects the escalating US-Israel-Iran conflict, exposes alleged voter suppression tactics in Texas primaries, and details the intense congressional grilling of the DHS Secretary over alleged misconduct and incompetence.

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.
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