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Iran War Agreement. Trump Tower on Obama Ave. DOJ Reparations Lawsuit. The Fanmire App #TheBreakdown
International RelationsUS PoliticsCivil Rights

Iran War Agreement. Trump Tower on Obama Ave. DOJ Reparations Lawsuit. The Fanmire App #TheBreakdown

This episode breaks down critical geopolitical shifts, local political activism, ongoing civil rights battles, and innovative educational and entrepreneurial strategies for Black empowerment and economic independence.

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Iran Peace Deal. Gas Prices Fall. UFC Fighter Disrespects Michelle Obama. Warrior Poet #TheBreakdown
International RelationsEnergy PricesUFC

Iran Peace Deal. Gas Prices Fall. UFC Fighter Disrespects Michelle Obama. Warrior Poet #TheBreakdown

This episode covers a wide array of current events, from a Middle East peace deal and its impact on gas prices to a controversial UFC fight, the Knicks' championship, the power of storytelling, women's health, community violence prevention, and a shocking courthouse assault.

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Iran Peace Deal. Gas Prices Fall. UFC Fighter Disrespects Michelle Obama. Warrior Poet #TheBreakdown
International RelationsGeopoliticsEnergy Prices

Iran Peace Deal. Gas Prices Fall. UFC Fighter Disrespects Michelle Obama. Warrior Poet #TheBreakdown

This episode covers a range of critical topics, from a Middle East peace deal and its economic ripple effects to social justice issues, brand building lessons from the NBA, the power of Black storytelling, women's health transformation, and community violence prevention.

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LIVE: Marco Rubio Testifies on State Department Budget Request
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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.

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Vatican Clashes with Trump Over War. US Blocks Iran Ports. Toledo Arrest Sparks Outrage
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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 his self-portrayal as Jesus, the escalating Iran conflict, and the critical role of Black mayors and media in countering systemic attacks.

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Vatican Clashes with Trump Over War. US Blocks Iran Ports. Toledo Arrest Sparks Outrage
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Vatican Clashes with Trump Over War. US Blocks Iran Ports. Toledo Arrest Sparks Outrage

This episode unpacks Donald Trump's clashes with Pope Leo and the Iran conflict, alongside Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott's new leadership role for Black mayors and the critical need for Black elected officials to engage with Black media.

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Trump Removal Calls Surge. Iran War Drives Food & Gas Prices Up. Hank Aaron Legacy Honored
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Trump Removal Calls Surge. Iran War Drives Food & Gas Prices Up. Hank Aaron Legacy Honored

Roland Martin Unfiltered dissects former President Trump's controversial statements on Iran, the resulting economic pressures on American households, and honors baseball legend Hank Aaron's enduring legacy in sports and business, all while critiquing political hypocrisy.

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TN Voter Glitch Hits Black County. Trump Iran Ultimatum. Missouri DEI Crackdown
Voter SuppressionVoting RightsUS Politics

TN Voter Glitch Hits Black County. Trump Iran Ultimatum. Missouri DEI Crackdown

This episode dissects critical issues from a Tennessee voter glitch impacting Black communities and Trump's erratic social media diplomacy on Iran, to the defunding of DEI programs at the University of Missouri and a sustainable denim jewelry business.

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Trump: “A Whole Civilization Will Die Tonight”. Outrage Erupts Over Dangerous Iran Threat
Donald TrumpIranInternational Relations

Trump: “A Whole Civilization Will Die Tonight”. Outrage Erupts Over Dangerous Iran Threat

Donald Trump's alarming social media posts threatening Iran with 'a whole civilization will die tonight' and subsequent 'ceasefire' claims spark outrage and deep concern over his erratic 'diplomacy by social media' and its real-world implications.

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TN Voter Glitch Hits Black County. Trump Iran Ultimatum. Missouri DEI Crackdown
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TN Voter Glitch Hits Black County. Trump Iran Ultimatum. Missouri DEI Crackdown

This episode exposes critical threats to voting rights in Tennessee, dissects Donald Trump's erratic social media diplomacy on Iran, and highlights the defunding of DEI programs at the University of Missouri, alongside a spotlight on a sustainable denim jewelry business.

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Death Row Inmate Hearing Denied. Trump-Iran 5 Day Pause. Pinky Cole Property Seized #TheBreakdown
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Death Row Inmate Hearing Denied. Trump-Iran 5 Day Pause. Pinky Cole Property Seized #TheBreakdown

The episode exposes the severe economic impact of current US policies on black farmers, highlights a successful community-led economic renaissance, and details the financial struggles of a prominent vegan restaurant owner.

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Death Row Inmate Hearing Denied. Trump-Iran 5 Day Pause. Pinky Cole Property Seized #TheBreakdown
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Death Row Inmate Hearing Denied. Trump-Iran 5 Day Pause. Pinky Cole Property Seized #TheBreakdown

This episode exposes critical issues impacting Black communities, from denied DNA testing for a death row inmate and federal obstruction in shooting investigations to the economic devastation faced by Black farmers due to government policies and the inspiring community revitalization efforts led by a pastor in Indianapolis.

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Death Row Inmate Hearing Denied. Trump-Iran 5 Day Pause. Pinky Cole Property Seized #TheBreakdown
Social JusticeCriminal Justice ReformRacial Inequality

Death Row Inmate Hearing Denied. Trump-Iran 5 Day Pause. Pinky Cole Property Seized #TheBreakdown

From denied DNA testing for a death row inmate to the economic devastation faced by Black farmers due to political decisions, this episode dissects critical social justice and economic issues impacting Black communities.

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War’s Hidden Victims. How Global Conflict Is Devastating Women Worldwide
Women's RightsDiplomacyForeign Policy

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.

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Afroman Clashes with Officers in Court. Primary Election Results Lip Bar Beauty Brand |#TheBreakDown
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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.

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Senate SAVE Act Debate. Ill. Primary Election. Obama Pushes Va. Restricting Vote. Gas Prices Soar.
Voter SuppressionElection LawGerrymandering

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.

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RainbowPUSH homegoing for Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.
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RainbowPUSH homegoing for Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.

Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr.'s homegoing service celebrated his monumental life, highlighting his profound impact on civil rights, economic justice, and global solidarity, and calling for the continuation of his enduring legacy.

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RainbowPUSH homegoing for Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.
Civil RightsSocial JusticePolitical Activism

RainbowPUSH homegoing for Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.

This homegoing service for Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. powerfully recounts his monumental impact on civil rights, economic empowerment, and global justice, emphasizing his unwavering commitment to the voiceless and the continuation of his 'Keep Hope Alive' legacy.

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Miss. Lawmakers Push New Voting Rights Act. AI ICE Propaganda. Trump Global Threats.
Voting RightsState LegislationVoter Suppression

Miss. Lawmakers Push New Voting Rights Act. AI ICE Propaganda. Trump Global Threats.

Mississippi lawmakers are enacting a state-level voting rights act to counter federal erosion, while the White House uses AI propaganda against activists and Trump's global threats destabilize alliances, prompting calls for Black community consolidation and strategic action against systemic attacks.

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Miss. Lawmakers Push New Voting Rights Act. AI ICE Propaganda. Trump Global Threats.
Voting RightsVoter SuppressionMississippi Politics

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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Ala. pushes gerrymandering bill, Trump’s white genocide lies, SCOTUS hears Lisa Cook case
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Ala. pushes gerrymandering bill, Trump’s white genocide lies, SCOTUS hears Lisa Cook case

This episode exposes multiple fronts where American democracy, economic stability, and social justice are under pressure, from Alabama's gerrymandering tactics and disproportionate police force in Louisiana to Trump's global destabilization and rising drug costs.

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Ala. pushes gerrymandering bill, Trump’s white genocide lies, SCOTUS hears Lisa Cook case
GerrymanderingVoting Rights ActPresidential Power

Ala. pushes gerrymandering bill, Trump’s white genocide lies, SCOTUS hears Lisa Cook case

This episode dissects critical threats to American democracy, from Alabama's gerrymandering tactics and Trump's attempts to politicize the Federal Reserve to the weaponization of legal processes and the global embarrassment caused by his rhetoric.

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Ala. pushes gerrymandering bill, Trump’s white genocide lies, SCOTUS hears Lisa Cook case
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Ala. pushes gerrymandering bill, Trump’s white genocide lies, SCOTUS hears Lisa Cook case

This episode exposes Alabama's 'trigger bill' designed to dilute Black voting power, dissects Trump's attempt to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, and critiques the political hypocrisy in the Epstein investigation, alongside the global and domestic impacts of Trump's rhetoric and policies.

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MLK’s Warning Comes Alive. ICE Terror in Minneapolis. Crockett Sets Jan. 6 Straight.
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MLK’s Warning Comes Alive. ICE Terror in Minneapolis. Crockett Sets Jan. 6 Straight.

This episode dissects the Trump administration's aggressive domestic and international policies, from ICE's 'Gestapo tactics' to undermining global alliances, advocating for economic withdrawal and mass protest as crucial responses to preserve democracy and Black empowerment.

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