Roland Martin Unfiltered

LIVE: Senate SAVE America Act Debate
Senators clash over the ongoing DHS shutdown, the Save America Act's voter ID requirements, the economic fallout of the 'war in Iran,' and a controversial VA abortion policy, revealing deep partisan divides on national security, election integrity, and veteran care.

SCOTUS Weighs Voting Rights Case. ObamaCare Anniversary. Memphis Task Force Under Fire
This episode exposes Republican strategies to suppress minority votes, critiques local leaders' responses to federal overreach, and uncovers forgotten histories of Black and Indigenous resistance.

ICE Militarized Enforcement. Black Erasure, Trump Doctrine & Its Consequences |#TheOtherSideOfChange
This episode exposes how ICE's militarized enforcement echoes historical racialized policing, arguing for its abolition while detailing the Trump administration's systematic efforts to erase Black influence and leadership.

Abortion Pill Murder Charge. FAMU Students Protest ICE. Mrs. Mississippi American | #TheBreakdown
This episode unpacks critical issues ranging from the criminalization of reproductive rights and student activism against immigration enforcement to the ongoing efforts for reparations in New York and the inspiring journey of Miss Mississippi American addressing food insecurity.

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.

Senate Explodes. ICE Barbie Kristi Noem Gets Dragged by Both Parties in Brutal Hearing.
Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem faced a brutal, bipartisan grilling in Congress over alleged ICE misconduct, unlawful detentions, financial mismanagement, and a perceived pattern of dishonesty and incompetence.

Trump National Emergency On Voting Plot. Racism & Antiracism Studies Minor. Jackson Memorial.
This episode exposes alleged plots to undermine U.S. elections and Black political power, details the impact of Medicaid funding freezes, and honors the enduring legacy of Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr., emphasizing the critical role of Black-owned media.

Black Woman Killed in ICE Pursuit. Newsom “Can’t Read” Remark. Tariff Repayment Push. TPS Fight
This episode dissects three explosive stories—a Black teacher killed in an ICE pursuit, a Black man shot execution-style by police, and Gavin Newsom's 'can't read' comment—to expose systemic failures and media misinterpretations, urging critical thinking and community action.

Love Forward Together March. 75-Year-Old Black Man Faces Execution. Trump STD Grant Funding Cut.
This episode details critical social justice movements, controversial political actions, and offers a strategic blueprint for black communities to build political power and combat voter suppression.

Love Forward Together March. 75-year-old Black Man faces Execution. Trump STD Funding Cut.
This episode exposes critical threats to Black political power and health, while outlining a micro-targeted strategy for community-led voter mobilization and long-term political engagement.

Trump Snubs Democrats. Governors Cancel Annual Meeting. McIver Confronts DHS. GOP Targets Bad Bunny
This episode exposes how political figures and media outlets leverage 'culture wars' and partisan divides, from a canceled governors' meeting to outrage over a Super Bowl halftime show, while critical issues like healthcare disparities for Black Americans demand targeted action.

ICE Blocked From Making Arrests. Jamal Bryant Calls Out Intruding White Pastor, Nicki Minaj & Trump
Federal judges curb ICE powers, a student confronts school racism, and a historian dissects Nicki Minaj's Trump endorsement through the lens of anti-blackness, alongside Fulton County's fight against election interference and the celebration of HBCU excellence.

ICE Blocked From Making Arrests. Jamal Bryant Calls Out Intruding White Pastor, Nicki Minaj & Trump
A federal judge restricts ICE arrests, a black student exposes school racism, and a historian dissects Nicki Minaj's Trump endorsement through the lens of 'anti-blackness' and celebrity narcissism.

ICE Blocked From Making Arrests. Jamal Bryant Calls Out Intruding White Pastor, Nicki Minaj & Trump
This episode exposes systemic challenges from federal immigration policies and judicial corruption to racial bias in schools and celebrity political endorsements, all framed through a critical lens on anti-blackness and the fight for community empowerment.

Trump Pulls 700 Immigration Agents From Minnesota. U.S. Military in Nigeria. Don Lemon speaks
This episode exposes the political machinations behind immigration enforcement and election integrity, highlights the critical role of Black media and community support, and celebrates the achievements of young Black trailblazers.

LIVE: Democratic Caucuses to Demand Noem's Firing at Rally Outside ICE HQ in Washington
Democratic members of Congress from multiple caucuses united at ICE headquarters to demand the impeachment or resignation of DHS Secretary 'Christy Gnome,' citing widespread human rights abuses, lawlessness, and violence under her leadership.

Ilhan Omar Attacked. DOJ Drops Charges Against Don Lemon. Youth Group Driving Change
This episode unpacks critical political events, offers practical travel advice during disruptions, spotlights a youth development organization, and shares a powerful personal story about medical bias and radical self-care.

FBI Probes Georgia Election Office. GOP Cuts HBCU Voting. Judge Blocks Va. Map. AOC Takes on CVS.
Roland Martin and his panel dissect the political landscape, from alleged FBI election interference and voter suppression tactics to corporate healthcare monopolies and the weaponization of federal agencies against marginalized communities.

Congresswoman Ilhan Omar Attacked at Town Hall, Sprayed with Unknown Substance
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's town hall, intended to address community concerns and legislative responses to aggressive ICE operations in Minnesota, was disrupted by an attack, underscoring the high-stakes environment of local and federal political engagement.

Bovino Out. DOJ Drops Don Lemon Case. Dems Target Noem. Pam Bondi Threatens Minnesota.
This episode exposes aggressive federal tactics against states, the political calculus behind electoral shifts, and the systemic health impacts of discrimination, all through the lens of Black media commentary.

Bovino Out. DOJ Drops Don Lemon Case. Dems Target Noem. Pam Bondi Threatens Minnesota.
This episode exposes aggressive federal tactics against Minnesota, the ongoing fight for police accountability, and the critical importance of Black voter turnout in shaping future electoral maps, all while celebrating Black entrepreneurship and media.

ICE Killing in Minneapolis Ignites Backlash. Insider Trading Ban Bill, DHS Funding Battle
The fatal shooting of a legally armed white man by ICE agents in Minneapolis triggered a significant political backlash, forcing a shift in conservative rhetoric and prompting calls for accountability and policy changes within the Trump administration.

ICE Killing in Minneapolis Ignites Backlash. Insider Trading Ban Bill, DHS Funding Battle
The fatal shooting of a white, licensed gun owner by ICE agents in Minneapolis sparks a significant political shift, forcing Republicans and even Fox News to condemn ICE tactics, while Democrats grapple with DHS funding and congressional insider trading.

Anti-Ice Protest erupts in Minn. ICE Warrantless Entries, Opal Lee Honored, Coogler Oscar History
Roland Martin and his panel dissect the Trump administration's aggressive ICE policies, the political dynamics of the Texas Senate race, Florida's Attorney General invalidating civil rights laws, and the record-breaking Oscar nominations for Ryan Coogler's film 'Sinners,' all framed through the lens of systemic racial and political battles.
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