Roland Martin Unfiltered
"Bad Law": Ten Laws Ruining America Exposed | #RolandsBookClub
Ellie Mystal, author of 'Bad Law,' argues that America faces a constitutional crisis due to unchecked executive power and details how Democrats must adopt an aggressive, 'sledgehammer' approach to dismantle harmful, often racist, laws and institutions.
Election Results. Black Lawmakers Home Shot At. Delivery Costs Spike. Kanye Fest Axed. #TheBreakdown
This episode unpacks critical current events, from the economic impact of immigrant labor and geopolitical conflicts to the social fallout of celebrity remarks and university 'satire,' alongside a deep dive into personal resilience.
Election Results. Black Lawmakers Home Shot At. Delivery Costs Spike. Kanye Fest Axed. #TheBreakdown
This episode breaks down diverse, high-impact news stories, from election outcomes and racial incidents to economic shifts and celebrity controversies, highlighting their societal and economic implications.
Trump Pushes To Kill Birthright Citizenship. Supreme Court Could Help Him Do It
The host and guests assert that Donald Trump's efforts to end birthright citizenship, currently before the Supreme Court, are a politically motivated attack on the 14th Amendment, rooted in racist arguments and enabled by a partisan Supreme Court.
News conference ahead of a "No Kings" protest in New York against Donald Trump
Leaders and activists in New York unite under the banner of 'No Kings' to protest against the Trump administration's policies, emphasizing collective action and democratic principles over authoritarian rule.
Letitia James vs. Trump Allies. Haitian Citizenship Battle. Overcoming Burnout #TheBreakdown
This episode dissects the Trump administration's legal challenges against New York AG Letitia James and Haitian TPS holders, alongside an expert discussion on combating burnout and collective trauma through self-alignment.
Al Green Ejected for “Black People Aren’t Apes” Sign. Idaho Bans Juneteenth. Trump Crime Claims
This episode dissects the political spectacle surrounding Trump's State of the Union, exposing racial undertones in policy debates, media narratives, and the ongoing legacy of civil rights leaders.
Al Green Ejected for “Black People Aren’t Apes” Sign. Idaho Bans Juneteenth. Trump Crime Claims
This episode dissects the week's most contentious political and social flashpoints, from Congressman Al Green's direct challenge to Donald Trump's racist rhetoric to the underlying 'white fear' driving anti-DEI policies and attacks on Juneteenth.
Al Green Ejected for “Black People Aren’t Apes” Sign. Idaho Bans Juneteenth. Trump Crime Claims
This episode dissects the pervasive nature of racial animus in American politics, from a congressman's direct protest against Trump's racism to local efforts to erase Black history and the underlying demographic anxieties fueling right-wing extremism.
State of the Union Recap. Rep. Al Green Removed. Rep. Omar Heckles Trump. The Pink Nookie
This episode dissects the political theater of a State of the Union address, explores the historical roots of challenges to Black marriage, and highlights innovative Black-led initiatives in digital protection and entrepreneurship.
Al Green Ejected for “Black People Aren’t Apes” Sign. Idaho Bans Juneteenth. Trump Crime Claims
This episode dissects the political theater and underlying racial anxieties fueling current events, from Al Green's protest against racist rhetoric to the economic realities of demographic shifts and the enduring legacy of civil rights leaders.
Haitian immigrants TPS Battle. Federal Agents Racially Profiling. Hair products harming Black women
This episode exposes systemic failures and racial injustices, from the FDA's inaction on toxic hair products harming Black women to ICE's racial profiling of tribal citizens and the Trump administration's attempts to end TPS for Haitian immigrants and undermine civil rights enforcement.
Trump Snubs Democrats. Governors Cancel Annual Meeting. McIver Confronts DHS. GOP Targets Bad Bunny
This episode dissects the escalating political and cultural clashes in America, from partisan White House snubs and aggressive congressional oversight to the weaponization of pop culture and healthcare policy against marginalized communities.
Trump Pushes Election Takeover. Dems Demand Noem Firing. Colin Allred Claps Back at Talarico.
Donald Trump's call to nationalize elections, rising Black unemployment under his administration, and a heated Texas Senate primary highlight the ongoing political and social battles impacting Black America.
Dems Demand Noem Ouster. Musk's Offices Raided. Colin Allred Claps Back
Democrats demand DHS Secretary Christy Gnome's removal over ICE abuses, a federal judge halts Haitian deportations with a scathing rebuke, and a Texas political feud erupts over a 'mediocre black man' comment.
Dems Demand Noem Ouster. Musk's Offices Raided. Colin Allred Claps Back
Democrats demand the ouster of DHS Secretary Christy Gnome over alleged ICE abuses, a federal judge blocks the deportation of 350,000 Haitians, and a heated political exchange erupts in Texas over a 'mediocre black man' comment.
Trump Pushes Election Takeover. Dems Demand Noem Firing. Colin Allred Claps Back at Talarico.
This episode exposes Republican strategies to nationalize elections, details rising Black unemployment under the Trump administration, and unpacks controversies in the Texas Senate race and a Grammys speech, all while advocating for Black voter mobilization and economic support.
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.
Tennessee Rejects Summer Food Aid, Feds Investigate Jerome Powell, Gilchrist Suspends Campaign
This episode exposes a multi-front assault on civil rights and institutional independence, ranging from Tennessee's rejection of federal food aid to Trump's political pressure on the Federal Reserve and a pervasive 'white grievance' narrative dismantling DEI.
Jan. 6 Remembrance, LA Mayor Karen Bass, Richard Smallwood Talks
This episode sharply contrasts Democratic and Republican narratives surrounding the January 6th Capitol attack, featuring insights from LA Mayor Karen Bass and a deep dive into the life and music of gospel maestro Richard Smallwood.
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