Roland Martin Unfiltered

"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.

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.

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.

Black Voters Targeted With Misleading Mailers. Trump’s SAVE Act. Justin Pearson Calls Out GOP
Roland Martin exposes deceptive political tactics, from misleading mailers targeting Black voters in Virginia to Trump's 'Save America Act' and Republican attempts to whitewash history, all while advocating for Black political power.

Talarico Defeats Crockett. Slutty Vegan Bankruptcy. Men to Health | #TheBreakDown
This episode unpacks a contentious Texas primary election, the bankruptcy filing of a popular vegan chain, a shocking racial profiling incident, and a fiery congressional hearing on DHS misconduct, alongside discussions on mental health initiatives for Black millennials and men.

Talarico Defeats Crockett. Slutty Vegan Bankruptcy. Men to Health | #TheBreakDown
This episode exposes alleged political misconduct, details a popular vegan franchise's bankruptcy, and highlights initiatives creating safe spaces for Black millennials and men to address mental health stigma.

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.

Anti-Ice Protest erupts in Minn. ICE Warrantless Entries, Opal Lee Honored, Coogler Oscar History
Roland Martin and his panel dissect aggressive ICE tactics, Florida's Attorney General nullifying civil rights laws, the Texas Senate race dynamics, and the racist backlash to Ryan Coogler's "Sinners" film.

Miss. Lawmakers Push New Voting Rights Act. AI ICE Propaganda. Trump Global Threats.
Mississippi lawmakers fight national voter suppression with a state-level Voting Rights Act, while the White House uses AI for propaganda and Trump's global blunders highlight America's decline, forcing a hard look at the viability of Black institutions.
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