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"Bad Law": Ten Laws Ruining America Exposed | #RolandsBookClub
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"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.

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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

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.

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Election Results. Black Lawmakers Home Shot At. Delivery Costs Spike. Kanye Fest Axed. #TheBreakdown
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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.

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Election Results. Black Lawmakers Home Shot At. Delivery Costs Spike. Kanye Fest Axed. #TheBreakdown
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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.

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Trump Fires Pam Bondi. DeSantis Signs SAVE Act. John Hope Bryant on AI Jobs
PoliticsEconomicsRacial Justice

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.

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Black Fla. Democrat Found Guilty. Chicago Businessman Slain. Pinky Cole Fights Back #TheBreakdown
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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.

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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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Trump Snubs Democrats. Governors Cancel Annual Meeting. McIver Confronts DHS. GOP Targets Bad Bunny
PoliticsRace RelationsHealthcare Policy

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.

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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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Tennessee Rejects Summer Food Aid, Feds Investigate Jerome Powell, Gilchrist Suspends Campaign
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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.

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Tennessee Rejects Summer Food Aid, Feds Investigate Jerome Powell, Gilchrist Suspends Campaign
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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.

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In Memoriam 2025 | #RolandMartinUnfiltered
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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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