Roland Martin Unfiltered

Virginia Referendum Could Flip 4 House Seats. Dems Push New Map Before 2026 Midterms
Virginia's April 21st referendum on congressional redistricting is a critical battleground that could determine national House control and significantly impact Black political power, setting a precedent against Republican gerrymandering tactics.

TN Voter Glitch Hits Black County. Trump Iran Ultimatum. Missouri DEI Crackdown
This episode dissects critical issues from a Tennessee voter glitch impacting Black communities and Trump's erratic social media diplomacy on Iran, to the defunding of DEI programs at the University of Missouri and a sustainable denim jewelry business.

LaTosha Brown: “Our Pockets, They Are Cleaning Us Dry”. MAGA Targeting Black Communities
Black Voters Matter co-founders expose MAGA's systemic efforts to suppress Black votes and economic power, urging communities to self-fund and strategically use every tool, including early voting, to build power and protect their interests.

Trump Fires Pam Bondi. DeSantis Signs SAVE Act. John Hope Bryant on AI Jobs
This episode dissects the political landscape, economic disparities for Black Americans, and the fight for voting rights, featuring John Hope Bryant's 'Capitalism for All' and sharp criticism of the Trump administration.

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.

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 Fires Pam Bondi. DeSantis Signs SAVE Act. John Hope Bryant on AI Jobs
This episode dissects the complexities of capitalism for Black America, exposes a harrowing police brutality incident, and delivers sharp political commentary on voter suppression and Trump's administration.

The 2026 Midterms. Voters Demand Results, Not Promises | #TheOtherSideOfChange
Progressive voters, particularly young, Black, and Brown communities, are deeply frustrated with the Democratic Party's incrementalism and lack of bold action, demanding tangible results over symbolic gestures as the 2026 midterms approach.

Black Farmers Shut Out Again. GA GOP Target DAs. Pete Hegseth Blocks Black Officers
Roland Martin and guests expose a coordinated, multi-faceted attack on Black America across political, economic, and social spheres, urging immediate, strategic mobilization to counter systemic oppression.

SCOTUS Weighs Voting Rights Case. ObamaCare Anniversary. Memphis Task Force Under Fire
This episode dissects Republican strategies to restrict voting rights, critiques Trump's Memphis crime narrative, and uncovers the untold history of Black Seminole resistance against American expansion.

Black Farmers Shut Out Again. GA GOP Target DAs. Pete Hegseth Blocks Black Officers
This episode exposes a coordinated, systemic assault on Black America across political, economic, and social fronts, urging immediate and strategic political mobilization to counter these attacks.

"No Kings" protest outside Minnesota’s State Capitol against Donald Trump
Thousands gathered at Minnesota's State Capitol for the "No Kings" protest, declaring defiance against authoritarianism, ICE actions, and economic inequality, inspired by Minnesota's local resistance model.

Black Farmers Shut Out Again. GA GOP Target DAs. Pete Hegseth Blocks Black Officers
Roland Martin and guests expose a coordinated, multi-front assault by Republican-aligned forces to dismantle Black political, economic, and social power across various sectors in America.

Black Farmers Shut Out Again. GA GOP Target DAs. Pete Hegseth Blocks Black Officers
Roland Martin and guests detail a coordinated, multi-faceted attack by Republicans on Black political power, economic stability, and civil rights across various sectors and states, from Georgia's DAs to military promotions and Black farmers' land ownership.

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.

Elie Mystal Exposes Supreme Court Case as a Threat to Early and Mail-In Voting
A Supreme Court case ostensibly about Mississippi's mail-in ballot postmark rules is framed as a calculated Republican strategy to dismantle early and mail-in voting nationwide, fueled by post-2008 election demographic shifts.

SCOTUS Weighs Voting Rights Case. ObamaCare Anniversary. Memphis Task Force Under Fire
This episode exposes Republican strategies to suppress minority votes, critiques local leaders' responses to federal overreach, and uncovers forgotten histories of Black and Indigenous resistance.

SCOTUS Weighs Voting Rights Case. ObamaCare Anniversary. Memphis Task Force Under Fire
This episode dissects the Supreme Court's potential impact on voting rights, critiques the Memphis Safe Task Force, and celebrates the Affordable Care Act's anniversary, all while exploring the untold history of Black Seminole resistance.

Black Senators Rebuke Trump SAVE Act. Jim Crow 2.0 Tactics Could Disenfranchise Millions
Black Senators vehemently oppose the proposed 'SAVE Act,' framing it as a modern-day voter suppression tactic designed to disenfranchise millions of eligible Americans and consolidate political power.

Warnock UNLOADS on Trump SAVE Act. Calls It a Power Grab to Block Voters
Senator Raphael Warnock vehemently opposes the 'SAVE Act,' framing it as a politically motivated voter suppression tactic that disproportionately disenfranchises eligible citizens under the false pretense of preventing non-existent voter fraud.

Black Senators Rebuke Trump SAVE Act. Jim Crow 2.0 Tactics Could Disenfranchise Millions
Three Black U.S. Senators deliver impassioned speeches, condemning the proposed 'SAVE Act' as a direct assault on voting rights, likening its restrictive measures to 'Jim Crow 2.0' tactics designed to disenfranchise millions of eligible American voters.

LIVE: Senate SAVE America Act Debate
Senators engage in a heated debate over the 'SAVE America Act,' with proponents arguing it prevents non-citizen voting and opponents framing it as a partisan power grab designed to suppress legitimate votes and weaponize federal agencies.

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.

LIVE: Senate SAVE America Act Debate
U.S. Senators engage in a heated debate over the 'SAVE America Act,' with Republicans framing it as essential for election integrity and Democrats condemning it as voter suppression, while also clashing on the ongoing DHS funding dispute.
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