$27M Settlement after Black Woman Killed In Police Chase. Oscars Recap. BET+ Shutdown |#TheBreakdown
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$27M Settlement after Black Woman Killed In Police Chase. Oscars Recap. BET+ Shutdown |#TheBreakdown

This episode dissects a $27M police settlement, major Oscar wins for Black creatives, the shutdown of BET+, and efforts to diversify STEM, highlighting critical issues of accountability, representation, and community empowerment.

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Rep. James Clyburn Reelection Bid. Trump SAVE Act Push. Black Man Buys Prison. Lynching Evolution
US PoliticsCivil RightsRacial Justice

Rep. James Clyburn Reelection Bid. Trump SAVE Act Push. Black Man Buys Prison. Lynching Evolution

This episode unpacks critical political developments, groundbreaking social justice initiatives, and ongoing racial disparities, from a former inmate buying a prison to evolving forms of lynching and legislative attacks on DEI.

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Al Green Ejected for “Black People Aren’t Apes” Sign. Idaho Bans Juneteenth. Trump Crime Claims
Political CommentaryState of the UnionRacism

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.

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Al Green Ejected for “Black People Aren’t Apes” Sign. Idaho Bans Juneteenth. Trump Crime Claims
Political CommentaryRacial JusticeDonald Trump

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.

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Jackson Children Speak Out. Cop Charges Dropped In Randy Cox Case. Black Woman FBI Agent Pushed Out
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Jackson Children Speak Out. Cop Charges Dropped In Randy Cox Case. Black Woman FBI Agent Pushed Out

This episode exposes how institutional narratives distort legacies, systemic forces push out marginalized professionals, and accountability for injustice remains elusive, while highlighting personal resilience and innovative solutions for community well-being.

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Epstein Files Explode. Survivors Demand Accountability, GOP Tries to Bury Truth#TheOtherSideOfChange
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Epstein Files Explode. Survivors Demand Accountability, GOP Tries to Bury Truth#TheOtherSideOfChange

The hosts and guest dissect the Epstein files, arguing that the public and political response reflects a deep-seated cultural pathology that protects powerful perpetrators and normalizes systemic violence against vulnerable populations.

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Judge Orders Fulton Ballot Docs Unsealed. NC Voting Blocked. Trump Melts Down. MAGA Loses It
Election IntegrityVoter SuppressionRacial Discrimination

Judge Orders Fulton Ballot Docs Unsealed. NC Voting Blocked. Trump Melts Down. MAGA Loses It

Roland Martin and his panel dissect recent political and social flashpoints, from judicial orders on election integrity and voting rights suppression to cultural clashes over the Super Bowl halftime show and the host's personal experience with a fraudulent Black-owned business.

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Trump’s Racist Attack on the Obamas. Va. Map Signed. Philly Sues Over Slavery Exhibit.
RacismUS PoliticsMedia Bias

Trump’s Racist Attack on the Obamas. Va. Map Signed. Philly Sues Over Slavery Exhibit.

This episode dissects how political figures weaponize racist imagery and historical revisionism, from Trump's attack on the Obamas to attempts to erase slavery's legacy, revealing a deep-seated pattern of racialized fear and vigilantism in American society.

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Trump’s Racist Attack on the Obamas. Va. Map Signed. Philly Sues Over Slavery Exhibit.
Political CommentaryRacismDonald Trump

Trump’s Racist Attack on the Obamas. Va. Map Signed. Philly Sues Over Slavery Exhibit.

Roland Martin and guests dissect Donald Trump's racist video depicting the Obamas as monkeys, a lawsuit against the removal of a Philadelphia slavery exhibit, Virginia's new congressional map, Haiti's Olympic uniform controversy, and the historical context of vigilantism and racial bias through the Bernard Goetz shooting.

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

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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Day of Truth Boycott vs. Trump. Africa-Targeted Visa Freeze. White Nationalist Agenda Exposed.
White NationalismImmigration PolicyRacial Justice

Day of Truth Boycott vs. Trump. Africa-Targeted Visa Freeze. White Nationalist Agenda Exposed.

Roland Martin Unfiltered exposes the Trump administration's alleged white nationalist agenda through specific examples of personnel, propaganda, and targeted immigration policies, while highlighting community resistance efforts.

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Crockett Senate Poll Questioned. Black Woman Fights Disenfranchisement. Assault on Black History.
US PoliticsVoter DisenfranchisementRacial Justice

Crockett Senate Poll Questioned. Black Woman Fights Disenfranchisement. Assault on Black History.

This episode exposes how a questionable Texas Senate poll, systemic voter disenfranchisement, and the erasure of Black history from national symbols reflect a broader white supremacist agenda, while advocating for a 'radical King' approach to activism.

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Day of Truth Boycott vs. Trump. Africa-Targeted Visa Freeze. White Nationalist Agenda Exposed.
White NationalismImmigration PolicyICE Operations

Day of Truth Boycott vs. Trump. Africa-Targeted Visa Freeze. White Nationalist Agenda Exposed.

Roland Martin Unfiltered exposes the alleged white nationalist agenda driving Trump administration policies, from ICE operations in Minneapolis to a visa freeze targeting predominantly Black nations, urging Black communities to unite and mobilize against systemic anti-Blackness.

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Tiffany Cross Exposes How Media Normalized Attacks on Black Humanity in the Trump Era.
Media BiasRacial Bias in MediaNewsroom Diversity

Tiffany Cross Exposes How Media Normalized Attacks on Black Humanity in the Trump Era.

Media veterans Tiffany Cross and Roland Martin expose the systemic racial bias in newsrooms, detailing how mainstream outlets normalize attacks on Black humanity and prioritize 'entertainment' over factual reporting, ultimately undermining democracy.

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Trump DOJ Voter Crackdown, Claudette Colvin Remembered., No Charges in Jacksonville Cop Assault.
Voter SuppressionDEI InitiativesBlack Institutions

Trump DOJ Voter Crackdown, Claudette Colvin Remembered., No Charges in Jacksonville Cop Assault.

This episode exposes a multi-faceted assault on Black America, from systemic voter suppression and the defunding of Black institutions to biased media coverage and internal governance failures at HBCUs, urging collective action and support for Black-owned platforms.

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ICE Killing Cover-Up? Minnesota Barred From Probe, Crockett Clashes With GOP, Noem Under Fire
ICE shootingFederal overreachGovernment accountability

ICE Killing Cover-Up? Minnesota Barred From Probe, Crockett Clashes With GOP, Noem Under Fire

Roland Martin and guests dissect the alleged federal cover-up of an ICE agent's fatal shooting in Minneapolis, exposing the Trump administration's smear tactics, Republican cowardice, and the pervasive role of "white fear" in conservative politics.

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Trump Invades Venezuela, Captures Maduro, Pastors Push Back; Atlanta Mayor Sworn in
US Foreign PolicyGeopoliticsEnergy Policy

Trump Invades Venezuela, Captures Maduro, Pastors Push Back; Atlanta Mayor Sworn in

Roland Martin Unfiltered dissects a fictional 2026 US invasion of Venezuela, arguing it was a resource grab for oil, not a drug interdiction, and connects this imperialistic foreign policy to domestic issues like healthcare and the critical role of local Black leadership.

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ICE Killing Cover-Up? Minnesota Barred From Probe, Crockett Clashes With GOP, Noem Under Fire
ICE ShootingGovernment AccountabilityPolitical Lies and Disinformation

ICE Killing Cover-Up? Minnesota Barred From Probe, Crockett Clashes With GOP, Noem Under Fire

This episode dissects the alleged federal cover-up of an ICE shooting in Minneapolis, the Trump administration's 'smear campaign' tactics, and the escalating rhetoric of white supremacy from figures like Megan Kelly and Elon Musk.

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