Roland Martin Unfiltered
Twin Sisters Drown. IL Cross Burning. Jay-Z Target Partnership. Kulture Shock Clothing #TheBreakdown
This episode covers a range of urgent topics, from a high-stakes Georgia gubernatorial race and tragic drownings to a controversial Jay-Z partnership and a deep dive into the importance of Black history and resilience in the face of ongoing racial tensions.
NAACP Sues Over TN Map. Trump 'Loves' Inflation. DOJ Targets Black Programs.
Roland Martin and guests dissect the Trump administration's systemic attacks on Black America, from legal challenges to voting rights and educational programs, alongside a critical look at the Carmelo Anthony trial and the Georgia midwife lawsuit.
Contested Primary Elections. Facebook Marketplace Shooting. Hey Black Girl Affirmations#TheBreakdown
This episode explores a Georgia lawsuit challenging a new election law, highlights a community-driven real estate project building Black wealth, and features initiatives empowering Black women and girls.
Trump's $1.8B Slush Fund Blocked. Food & Health Equity Crisis. Black Job Training. #TheBreakdown
A federal judge blocks Trump's $1.7 billion "anti-weaponization" fund, while experts discuss critical issues like food and health equity, workforce development for Black families, and the ongoing fight against voter suppression.
Trump Mail-In-Voting Order. KSU Students Sue Over Takeover Threat. SCOTUS Tosses Death Sentence
This episode dissects systemic attacks on Black institutions and voting rights, revealing how states underfund HBCUs, corporations bust unions, and the Supreme Court navigates racial justice, all while challenging Black leadership to prioritize collective power over individual gain.
False White Gospel. Jim Wallis on Christian Nationalism & America’s Moral Crisis | #RolandsBookClub
Jim Wallis and Roland Martin expose Christian Nationalism as a 'false white gospel' driven by an ideology of whiteness and power, urging faith leaders to courageously resist and reclaim true Christian values.
Va. Judge Blocks Redrawn Maps. Jeffries Rips GOP Over Economy. Law Student Punished for Kirk Remarks
This episode exposes the ongoing battles for democratic integrity, free speech, and social justice, from Virginia's redistricting fight to the media's normalization of political extremism and the critical need for mental health support in Black communities.
"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.
Trump Removal Calls Surge. Iran War Drives Food & Gas Prices Up. Hank Aaron Legacy Honored
This episode dissects the political fallout from Trump's alleged war threats against Iran, the economic strain on American households, and honors baseball legend Hank Aaron's enduring legacy in sports and business, emphasizing the need for conscious leadership and equitable opportunities.
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 Fires Pam Bondi. DeSantis Signs SAVE Act. John Hope Bryant on AI Jobs
This episode exposes the political machinations behind Pam Bondi's firing, the ongoing assault on Black voting rights, and offers a 'Capitalism for All' blueprint for Black America's economic empowerment, emphasizing credit, business acquisition, and financial literacy.
Black Fla. Democrat Found Guilty. Chicago Businessman Slain. Pinky Cole Fights Back #TheBreakdown
This episode navigates critical financial strategies, exposes political rhetoric, and highlights a powerful youth literacy and entrepreneurship movement, offering concrete steps for personal and community advancement.
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.
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.
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.
Tennessee Rejects Summer Food Aid, Feds Investigate Jerome Powell, Gilchrist Suspends Campaign
Tennessee's rejection of federal food aid, the DOJ's investigation into Jerome Powell, and Donald Trump's framing of the Civil Rights Act as harmful to white people reveal a coordinated political agenda to dismantle social progress and centralize power.
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.
In Memoriam 2025 | #RolandMartinUnfiltered
This special New Year's Eve episode honors the lives and enduring legacies of prominent Black figures who passed away in 2025, spanning music, politics, sports, and civil rights.
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