Roland Martin Unfiltered

Trump Fires Pam Bondi. DeSantis Signs SAVE Act. John Hope Bryant on AI Jobs
This episode dissects the firing of Pam Bondi, the signing of Florida's SAVE Act, and features John Hope Bryant's actionable strategies for Black economic empowerment through inclusive capitalism, alongside critical political commentary on the MAGA agenda and voting rights.

Trump Impact On Black America. SCOTUS Birthright Citizenship Case. Alabama College DEI probe
This episode details the extensive impact of Trump administration policies on Black Americans, from legal challenges to birthright citizenship and DEI initiatives to the economic resilience of Black women entrepreneurs.

Trump Impact On Black America. SCOTUS Birthright Citizenship Case. Alabama College DEI probe
This episode dissects the multifaceted impacts of Trump-era policies on Black America, from economic destabilization and civil rights rollbacks to an inspiring narrative of an entrepreneur rebuilding her life and community.

Iran Tensions Disputed. Trump Pushes SAVE Act. Racist NASCAR Flag Call Sparks Outrage
Roland Martin and his panel dissect former President Trump's contradictory policies on Iran and voting, exposing their detrimental impact on Black farmers and the broader Black community, while emphasizing the critical need for sustained Black political engagement and accountability.

Uncle Nearest Bankruptcy Blocked. McDonald’s Bias Lawsuit. TPS Fight Heads to SCOTUS
This episode unpacks the legal battles surrounding Uncle Nearest's CEO, McDonald's racial bias, and a Tuskegee coach's lawsuit, while also analyzing black homeownership initiatives, strategies to engage young black voters, and the Supreme Court's review of TPS for Haitians and Syrians.

Uncle Nearest Bankruptcy Blocked. McDonald’s Bias Lawsuit. TPS Fight Heads to SCOTUS
A federal judge blocked Uncle Nearest CEO Fawn Weaver's bankruptcy filing, citing lack of authority and ongoing financial mismanagement, while McDonald's faces a racial bias lawsuit and the Supreme Court considers ending TPS for Haitians and Syrians.

Uncle Nearest Bankruptcy Blocked. McDonald’s Bias Lawsuit. TPS Fight Heads to SCOTUS
This episode dissects multiple high-stakes legal battles and political issues impacting the Black community, from corporate discrimination and financial mismanagement to voting engagement and immigration policy.

Bodycam Sparks Outrage. Black Woman Arrest Raises Questions. Afroman Speaks Out
This episode dissects a range of critical issues from voter suppression tactics and the pursuit of reparations in New York to the economic impact of hair braiding regulations and Afroman's landmark First Amendment victory against police defamation.

Bodycam Sparks Outrage. Black Woman Arrest Raises Questions. Afroman Speaks Out
This episode exposes the political maneuvers behind voter suppression, details New York's reparations efforts, debates Louisiana's hair braiding regulations, celebrates Afroman's First Amendment victory against police, and critically analyzes a contentious bodycam arrest in Texas.

Anti-Trump Smoothie Shop Employees Fired. Deaf Black Woman's $1.2M Settlement. Bondi Subpoenaed
This episode reports on significant civil rights and political developments, alongside expert advice on crisis management for Black-owned businesses and app development for non-technical founders.

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.

U.S.-Israel and Iran War Escalates. Crockett v. Talarico in Texas Primary. Dems grill Noem
This episode dissects the escalating US-Israel-Iran conflict, exposes alleged government incompetence and voter suppression, and highlights critical legal battles against police misconduct.

U.S.-Israel and Iran War Escalates. Crockett v. Talarico in Texas Primary. Dems grill Noem
This episode dissects the escalating US-Israel-Iran conflict, exposes alleged voter suppression tactics in Texas primaries, and details the intense congressional grilling of the DHS Secretary over alleged misconduct 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.

Chicago Cop Violates Blacks. NY Professor Racist Comments. The AromaRoom Holistic Wellness
This episode dissects critical social issues, from police misconduct and racial insensitivity to the underrepresentation of Black engineers and the empowering rise of Black women in comedy, alongside a deep dive into media misinterpretation.

Haitian immigrants TPS Battle. Federal Agents Racially Profiling. Hair products harming Black women
This episode exposes critical failures in civil rights enforcement, racial profiling by federal agents, the FDA's inaction on toxic hair product chemicals, and a powerful personal story of overcoming systemic barriers.

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.

Trump Pushes Election Takeover. Dems Demand Noem Firing. Colin Allred Claps Back at Talarico.
This episode exposes Republican efforts to nationalize elections, highlights rising Black unemployment due to specific policy shifts, and dissects critical civil rights and political controversies.

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.

Dems Demand Noem Ouster. Musk's Offices Raided. Judge Blocks Trump From Ending TPS for Haitians
Democrats demand the ouster of DHS Secretary Christy Gnome over ICE abuses, a federal judge blocks the termination of TPS for Haitians, and a Morehouse security officer arrests a Tuskegee basketball coach in a contentious post-game incident.

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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