Civil Rights
Discover key takeaways from 24 podcast episodes about this topic.
Amir Locke Lawsuit Moves Forward. National Guard Stays in D.C. Kanye on Mental Health.
A federal court clears the path for the Amir Locke lawsuit, while an EPA ruling exposes illegal pollution by Elon Musk's XAI in Memphis, and a Black-led art organization expands its economic impact for artists.
Bovino Out. DOJ Drops Don Lemon Case. Dems Target Noem. Pam Bondi Threatens Minnesota.
This episode exposes aggressive federal tactics against states, the political calculus behind electoral shifts, and the systemic health impacts of discrimination, all through the lens of Black media commentary.
Tim Walz Talks Honestly About ICE, Trump, Tom Homan and Kristi Noem
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz details the unprecedented federal overreach by ICE and Border Patrol in the Twin Cities, framing it as an intentional assault on state sovereignty and community trust, driven by political motives.
LIVE GET ICE OUT Rally as Trump DOJ REFUSES to Investigate Alex Pretti Murder
Minneapolis activists rally against ICE, celebrating the departure of DHS official Greg Bovino and calling for a nationwide general strike to abolish ICE following the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Prey.
Minnesota governor deals BAD NEWS for Trump, Noem, and ICE
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz details the federal government's aggressive and allegedly illegal actions by ICE and Border Patrol in Minnesota, framing them as politically motivated and morally outrageous, while committing to state-level accountability for agents involved in civilian deaths.
Amir Locke Lawsuit Moves Forward. National Guard Stays in D.C. Kanye on Mental Health.
This episode dissects multiple systemic issues, from police accountability and environmental injustice to political accountability and the economic empowerment of Black artists, highlighting how these challenges disproportionately affect marginalized communities.
From George Floyd to Alex Pretti: “Copaganda” Author on Myths About Immigration, Crime & Policing
Alec Karakatsanis exposes how police and media manipulate public perception of crime and immigration, turning outrage into increased power for repressive institutions.
Portraits of Minneapolis Pushed to the Brink
Minneapolis residents and local businesses faced extreme fear and economic collapse due to aggressive ICE operations, prompting a fierce community-led resistance and support network.
HOT TOPICS | MAGA Tries to Justify Another ICE Shooting. WTF Is Wrong With These People?!
Don Lemon and his guests vehemently condemn the ICE shooting of Alex Prey, accusing the Trump administration of intentional lawlessness, weaponizing federal agencies, and manipulating public discourse through lies and media complicity.
Top U.S. & World Headlines — January 26, 2026
This report details escalating tensions in Minneapolis following fatal ICE shootings, international conflicts in Gaza and Venezuela, and a controversial CDC official's stance on vaccine mandates.
Retired Judges STEP IN as Trump’s PRESSURES COURTS
Retired federal judges are stepping in to defend the rule of law after major law firms capitulated to Trump administration pressure, highlighting a critical failure of the legal profession to prioritize constitutional principles over financial interests.
Lemon LIVE Special | Outrage Erupts Over ICE Murder!
Don Lemon and a panel of legal and law enforcement experts dissect the alleged ICE murder of Alex Prey in Minnesota, exposing federal obstruction of justice, misrepresentation of facts, and a broader political agenda.
BREAKING: ICE SHOOTS ANOTHER IN MINNEAPOLIS, TEAR GASSING OBSERVERS AT SCENE
Federal immigration agents shot and killed a second person in Minneapolis within weeks, triggering widespread protests, tear gas deployments, and community outrage in sub-zero temperatures.
Anti-Ice Protest erupts in Minn. ICE Warrantless Entries, Opal Lee Honored, Coogler Oscar History
Roland Martin and his panel dissect the Trump administration's aggressive ICE policies, the political dynamics of the Texas Senate race, Florida's Attorney General invalidating civil rights laws, and the record-breaking Oscar nominations for Ryan Coogler's film 'Sinners,' all framed through the lens of systemic racial and political battles.
Anti-Ice Protest erupts in Minn. ICE Warrantless Entries, Opal Lee Honored, Coogler Oscar History
Roland Martin and his panel dissect aggressive ICE tactics, the political attacks on Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett's Texas Senate bid, Florida's controversial nullification of minority-benefiting laws, and the record-breaking Oscar nominations for Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners'.
ICE, Missing People & Militarized Enforcement | #TheOtherSideOfChange S1 E34
This episode exposes how ICE operates as an instrument of terror, disappearing individuals, militarizing enforcement, and acting with impunity, drawing parallels to historical slave catchers and authoritarian regimes while advocating for its complete abolition.
INSIDE Trump's ICE Detenion HORRORS REVEALED
The ACLU of Louisiana's Legal Director exposes the dire conditions and systemic failures within the U.S. immigration detention network, particularly in Louisiana, highlighting how legal decisions and private interests exacerbate human rights abuses.
Lemon LIVE at 5 | Donald Trump Is An International JOKE!
Don Lemon and guest Brian Andrews dissect Donald Trump's 'unhinged' Davos appearance, warning of severe geopolitical and economic fallout from his rhetoric on NATO and Greenland, while also addressing domestic political polarization and the role of protest art.
LIVE: Trump TORCHED as WORLD STRIKES BACK in Davos
Global leaders at Davos, including the Canadian Prime Minister and French President Macron, openly challenged the US's role under Trump, while domestic issues like ICE abuses in Minneapolis and Trump's self-enrichment reveal a 'rupture' in both international norms and domestic governance.
HOT TOPICS | Donald Trump Embarrasses America at World Summit!
Don Lemon sharply criticizes Donald Trump's performance at the World Economic Forum in Davos, detailing perceived diplomatic missteps, factual inaccuracies, and 'unhinged' behavior that he argues embarrasses the United States on the global stage.
MAGA Misquotes MLK. Michael Harriot Sets the Record Straight. Doug Jones Runs for Alabama.
On MLK Day, this episode exposes the systemic attacks on Black America's civil rights and economic power, highlighting the misrepresentation of Dr. King's radical legacy and the critical role of Black-owned media in countering these efforts.
MAGA Misquotes MLK. Michael Harriot Sets the Record Straight. Doug Jones Runs for Alabama.
This episode exposes the ongoing political assault on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s radical legacy and civil rights advancements, highlighting the critical role of Black-owned media in countering systemic efforts to resegregate America.
Honoring MLK. Jay Jones on Virginia. Jeffries vs ICE Raids. Crockett Calls Cruelty Policy.
On MLK Day, this episode exposes the systemic attacks on Black America's civil rights and economic progress, highlighting Virginia's political shift and the urgent need for informed action and robust Black-owned media.
Honoring MLK. Jay Jones on Virginia. Jeffries vs ICE Raids. Crockett Calls Cruelty Policy.
Roland Martin and guests dissect the ongoing political assault on Black America, from economic policies to civil rights, emphasizing the urgent need for informed action and the preservation of MLK's radical legacy.