Roland Martin Unfiltered

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Black Fla. Democrat Found Guilty. Chicago Businessman Slain. Pinky Cole Fights Back #TheBreakdown
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Black Fla. Democrat Found Guilty. Chicago Businessman Slain. Pinky Cole Fights Back #TheBreakdown

This episode breaks down a Florida Democrat's ethics conviction, a Chicago businessman's murder, Pinky Cole's legal victory, and offers actionable financial strategies for building wealth in a challenging economy.

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Black Fla. Democrat Found Guilty. Chicago Businessman Slain. Pinky Cole Fights Back #TheBreakdown
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Black Fla. Democrat Found Guilty. Chicago Businessman Slain. Pinky Cole Fights Back #TheBreakdown

This episode unpacks a series of pressing news stories, from a Florida Democrat's ethics conviction and a Chicago businessman's murder to critical financial literacy advice and a powerful youth authoring initiative, all framed with sharp commentary.

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Summer Lee Launches Environmental Justice Caucus. Trump Attacks Newsom. Letitia James Targeted
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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.

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Summer Lee Launches Environmental Justice Caucus. Trump Attacks Newsom. Letitia James Targeted
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Summer Lee Launches Environmental Justice Caucus. Trump Attacks Newsom. Letitia James Targeted

This episode of Roland Martin Unfiltered dissects critical political and economic developments, from the launch of the People's Environmental Justice Caucus and rising mortgage rates due to global conflicts to the weaponization of AI and ongoing legal battles targeting Letitia James, all framed through a lens of sharp political commentary and advocacy for Black communities.

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LIVE: Senate SAVE America Act Debate
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LIVE: Senate SAVE America Act Debate

Republican senators debate the 'Save America Act' to bolster election integrity and criticize Democrats for obstructing DHS funding and immigration reform, highlighting the human cost of government shutdowns and perceived political posturing.

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LIVE: Senate SAVE America Act Debate
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LIVE: Senate SAVE America Act Debate

U.S. Senators engage in a heated debate over the 'SAVE America Act,' with Republicans framing it as essential for election integrity and Democrats condemning it as voter suppression, while also clashing on the ongoing DHS funding dispute.

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Afroman Wins Lawsuit. Government Shutdown Airpot Closures. Staten Island Black Angels |#TheBreakdown
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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.

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Afroman Wins Lawsuit. Government Shutdown Airpot Closures. Staten Island Black Angels |#TheBreakdown
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Afroman Wins Lawsuit. Government Shutdown Airpot Closures. Staten Island Black Angels |#TheBreakdown

This episode unpacks Afroman's landmark free speech victory, the financial battle of a Black-owned whiskey brand, the impact of a government shutdown on TSA, and the forgotten history of Black nurses who revolutionized tuberculosis treatment.

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Afroman Wins Lawsuit. Government Shutdown Airpot Closures. Staten Island Black Angels |#TheBreakdown
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Afroman Wins Lawsuit. Government Shutdown Airpot Closures. Staten Island Black Angels |#TheBreakdown

This episode unpacks Afroman's landmark free speech victory, the political maneuvering around a government shutdown impacting TSA, and the historical fight for recognition by the 'Black Angels' nurses and descendants of enslaved people.

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Shutdown Vote Showdown. Ossoff Grills Gabbard. Young Trumpers Shift. Afroman Lawsuit Explodes
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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.

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Shutdown Vote Showdown. Ossoff Grills Gabbard. Young Trumpers Shift. Afroman Lawsuit Explodes
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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.

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Hormuz Oil Crisis. Voting Rights Lawsuit. Shutdown Clash Between Casar & Cornyn
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Hormuz Oil Crisis. Voting Rights Lawsuit. Shutdown Clash Between Casar & Cornyn

This episode dissects the perceived incompetence of US foreign policy in the Middle East, the political maneuvering around the Illinois Senate race and voting rights, and the partisan clash over the government shutdown, all framed through a critical lens.

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Hormuz Oil Crisis. Voting Rights Lawsuit. Shutdown Clash Between Casar & Cornyn
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Hormuz Oil Crisis. Voting Rights Lawsuit. Shutdown Clash Between Casar & Cornyn

This episode dissects the perceived incompetence in US foreign policy, the critical Illinois Senate race, and Republican efforts to suppress votes, framing them as direct threats to American democracy and stability.

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Hormuz Oil Crisis. Voting Rights Lawsuit. Shutdown Clash Between Casar & Cornyn
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Hormuz Oil Crisis. Voting Rights Lawsuit. Shutdown Clash Between Casar & Cornyn

This episode dissects the critical failures in US foreign policy, the ongoing battle for voting rights, and political maneuvering during a government shutdown, all through the lens of Black American perspectives.

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Trump Pulls 700 Immigration Agents From Minnesota. U.S. Military in Nigeria. Don Lemon speaks
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Trump Pulls 700 Immigration Agents From Minnesota. U.S. Military in Nigeria. Don Lemon speaks

This episode unpacks critical shifts in US immigration policy, the integrity of American elections, and the vital role of Black voices in media and advocacy, featuring insights from a young legal trailblazer and a non-profit transforming foster care students' college experiences.

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Dems Demand Noem Ouster. Musk's Offices Raided. Judge Blocks Trump From Ending TPS for Haitians
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Dems Demand Noem Ouster. Musk's Offices Raided. Judge Blocks Trump From Ending TPS for Haitians

Democrats demand the ouster of DHS Secretary Christy Gnome over ICE abuses, a federal judge blocks the termination of TPS for Haitians, and a Morehouse security officer arrests a Tuskegee basketball coach in a contentious post-game incident.

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Government Shuts Down. Chicago Mayor Puts Ice On Notice. Democrats Gain in Texas.
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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.

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Government Shuts Down. Chicago Mayor Puts Ice On Notice. Democrats Gain in Texas.
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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.

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