Roland Martin Unfiltered
Dashaun Williams Bodycam Release. Trump Targets DEI Programs. Sinclair Right-Wing Propaganda Exposed
This episode dissects three critical issues impacting Black America: documented police brutality in Jacksonville, Trump's proposed budget cuts targeting minority programs, and the systematic right-wing media propaganda by Sinclair Broadcasting in Baltimore.
Trump Fires Pam Bondi. NY Stray Bullet Kills Baby. Racist Pizzeria Receipt. #TheBreakdown
This episode unpacks critical issues ranging from police accountability and gun violence to racial discrimination in voting, healthcare, and daily life, alongside initiatives empowering Black communities through education and entrepreneurship.
Racist Attacks On Mayor Brandon Scott. TCL's Chilli 'Not MAGA'. Nick Cannon Backs Trump#TheBreakdown
This episode exposes targeted political attacks against Black leaders and communities, contrasts celebrity political stances, and highlights the systemic challenges Black professionals face in employment and relationships.
Racist Attacks On Mayor Brandon Scott. TCL's Chilli 'Not MAGA'. Nick Cannon Backs Trump#TheBreakdown
This episode exposes targeted political and social attacks against Black leaders and communities, from racist DMs to legislative power grabs, alongside discussions on Black entertainers' political alignments and the systemic challenges faced by Black women in employment and relationships.
DOJ Clears Breonna Taylor Officers. No Kings Protest. Black Infertility in the South |#TheBreakDown
This episode dissects critical issues from the DOJ's dismissal of charges in the Breonna Taylor case and a landmark racial discrimination verdict against a city, to the systemic challenges faced by Black women battling infertility and the moral leadership required to reform policing.
Abortion Pill Murder Charge. FAMU Students Protest ICE. Mrs. Mississippi American | #TheBreakdown
This episode unpacks critical issues ranging from the criminalization of reproductive rights and student activism against immigration enforcement to the ongoing efforts for reparations in New York and the inspiring journey of Miss Mississippi American addressing food insecurity.
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.
Trump National Emergency On Voting Plot. Racism & Antiracism Studies Minor. Jackson Memorial.
Roland Martin and guests dissect a multi-pronged assault on Black political power, from Trump's alleged plot to nationalize elections to the weakening of voting rights and attacks on DEI, urging aggressive mobilization and support for Black-owned media.
State of the Union Recap. Rep. Al Green Removed. Rep. Omar Heckles Trump. The Pink Nookie
This episode dissects the political theater of a State of the Union address, explores the historical roots of challenges to Black marriage, and highlights innovative Black-led initiatives in digital protection and entrepreneurship.
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.
They Are Erasing Black Gains In Real Time. Voting Isn’t Enough. Power Must Be Built
Black Voters Matter co-founders April and Cliff Albright argue that current political and economic policies constitute a direct assault on Black progress, demanding a multi-faceted resistance strategy and a radical vision for nation-building beyond traditional political engagement.
Slaveholder Religion Exposed. Roland Warns Of Slavery Without Shackles
Roland Martin exposes the systemic, multi-faceted assault on Black America, labeling modern white Christian nationalism as a 'slaveholder religion' and urging the Black community to mobilize against 'slavery without shackles' by defending their gains and actively participating in the ongoing fight for liberation.
Roland speaks at Corinth Houston Sunday Service 2-22-26
Roland Martin delivers a powerful call to action at a Houston church, dissecting systemic attacks on Black America and advocating for self-owned platforms, collective economics, and unwavering defense of community assets.
Racist Doll at Mardi Gras. Trump vs Gov. Moore. Black Developer Fights Housing Disparities
This episode exposes racial injustices from a Mardi Gras incident and political attacks, while also highlighting Black community empowerment through land ownership, HBCU initiatives, and the enduring legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson.
Roland Martin, Elliot Williams on Bernie Goetz. “Five Bullets” & a Nation Divided | #RolandsBookClub
The 1984 Bernie Goetz subway shooting, where a white man shot four Black teenagers, is dissected as a pivotal moment revealing America's deep-seated racial vigilantism, media sensationalism, and the enduring weaponization of 'white fear' in public safety narratives.
NC Early Voting Push. Cancer Alley Win. NFL Shuts Out Black Coaches.Trump Nominee’s “White Identity”
This episode exposes systemic challenges faced by the Black community in politics, environmental justice, and professional sports, while advocating for independent Black organizational power and strategic engagement.
NC Early Voting Push. Cancer Alley Win. NFL Shuts Out Black Coaches.Trump Nominee’s “White Identity”
Roland Martin Unfiltered dissects systemic racism in politics, sports, and environmental justice, revealing how Black communities are fighting back against gerrymandering, corporate exploitation, and hiring discrimination.
Bishop Barber Love Forward March. Cops Shoot Detroit Mom. Black Farmers Shutout Of Federal Support.
This episode exposes systemic injustices impacting Black communities, from a Detroit police shooting and the exclusion of Black farmers from federal support to critical analyses of economic data and health disparities, alongside a major civil rights march.
NC Early Voting Ruling. Black Unemployment Trends. Menopause Care Gaps
This episode unpacks critical issues affecting the Black community, from voting rights and economic disparities to healthcare inequities in menopause and the enduring trauma of war, offering a comprehensive look at systemic challenges and personal resilience.
Roland Martin, Elliot Williams on Bernie Goetz. “Five Bullets” & a Nation Divided | #RolandsBookClub
The Bernard Goetz subway shooting in 1984 was not an isolated incident but a flashpoint revealing deep-seated American issues of vigilantism, racial animus, and media manipulation that continue to shape public discourse today.
Political Sharecropping Exposed. Black Votes Used While White Consultants Get Rich.
Roland Martin and guests expose how the multi-billion dollar political campaign industry systematically excludes Black-owned businesses and media, treating Black voters and professionals as 'political sharecroppers' while white consultants amass wealth.
ICE Blocked From Making Arrests. Jamal Bryant Calls Out Intruding White Pastor, Nicki Minaj & Trump
Federal judges curb ICE powers, a student confronts school racism, and a historian dissects Nicki Minaj's Trump endorsement through the lens of anti-blackness, alongside Fulton County's fight against election interference and the celebration of HBCU excellence.
Fulton County election records battle. D.C.'s tax code vote. D.C.'s tax code. MAGA supporter FAFO
Roland Martin and his panel dissect the political and financial machinations impacting Black communities, from the FBI's seizure of Fulton County election records and federal interference in DC's tax code, to the systemic exclusion of Black-owned businesses from the multi-billion dollar political campaign industry.
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