Civil Rights
Discover key takeaways from 24 podcast episodes about this topic.
Racist Conservatives Attack On The Second Founding of America | Adam Serwer | TMR
Adam Serwer argues that conservative legal ideology, particularly regarding voting rights, represents a systematic attack on the 'Second Founding' of America, aiming to re-establish white supremacy by invalidating the spirit of the Reconstruction Amendments.
George Floyd 6 Years Later. Redistricting War in The South. Talarico Senate Campaign
This episode exposes the ongoing legislative battles and strategic resistance against efforts to diminish Black political power, from federal policing reform to state-level gerrymandering and calls for economic boycotts by Black athletes.
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.
Redistricting Battle in The South. Uber Ride Killing. 6 Years After George Floyd #TheBreakdown
A deep dive into critical issues impacting Black America, from voting power and economic engagement to career advancement and social justice legacies.
He Went on Fox News—and Turned Hannity's Script Against Him (w/ Justin Jones) | Bulwark Podcast
Tennessee State Representative Justin Jones exposes how the state's gerrymandering and legislative actions are dismantling Black political power, while also discussing the broader national implications of Trump's influence and the strategy of engaging with Fox News audiences.
LIVE: Trump IMPLODES MAGA + BREAKING ELECTION RESULTS!!! 5/19/2026
Donald Trump's strategy of pushing the Republican party to the hard right and alleged self-serving legal maneuvers, including a controversial IRS settlement and stock market manipulation, are framed as a threat to democracy and taxpayer funds.
IHIP News: 🚨 Supreme Court's HORRIFIC Vote CROSSES the Line for TRUMP! America Hits BREAKING POINT!
This episode features a passionate discussion on the systemic attacks on Black voting rights and representation, arguing that current political actions are overtly racist and demand collective outrage and action.
Whistleblower Cop Exposes Corruption | Corcoran Gladiator Fights
A former correctional officer recounts his harrowing journey as a whistleblower, exposing orchestrated 'gladiator fights' and systemic corruption within California's Corcoran State Prison, ultimately leading to policy changes and a multi-million dollar settlement.
Don Lemon And Cory Booker on Redistricting by Republicans
Senator Cory Booker argues that Republican-led redistricting efforts, particularly those targeting African-American voters, are anti-democratic and a direct assault on civil rights, demanding active participation and legislative action from Democrats to counter these threats.
Supreme Court Ruling BACKFIRES as NATION Demands REFORMS
The Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice John Roberts, is systematically dismantling the Voting Rights Act through partisan rulings, pushing the nation towards a 'neo-confederate' political landscape and necessitating urgent court reform.
Capital Prep Middletown Townhall | #RolandMartinUnfiltered
Roland Martin and Dr. Steve Perry expose how political interests and teachers' unions in Connecticut are actively blocking a top-ranked charter school, Capital Prep Middletown, despite overwhelming community support and dire educational disparities for Black and Latino children.
Capital Prep Middletown Townhall | #RolandMartinUnfiltered
Roland Martin and Dr. Steve Perry expose how political obstruction and teachers' unions in Connecticut are denying a top-ranked charter school, Capital Prep Middletown, from opening, despite overwhelming community support and dire educational disparities for Black and Latino children.
Capital Prep Middletown Townhall | #RolandMartinUnfiltered
Capital Prep, a top-ranked charter school network, faces political obstruction and legal battles in Connecticut despite its proven success in educating Black and Latino children, exposing deep-seated systemic resistance to educational equity.
Racist Texas Cop Appeals Firing. Stacey Abrams Subpoenaed. Black Voter Representation. #TheBreakdown
This episode unpacks critical threats to Black political power, details a high-profile police firing and a campaign finance investigation, and highlights entrepreneurial ventures in beauty and personal development.
MAGA Voting Rights Power Grab. Stacey Abrams Dire Warning. Justin Jones Stripped of All Committees.
Roland Martin and guests expose a coordinated Republican effort to dismantle Black political power across the South through aggressive gerrymandering, voter suppression, and economic attacks, urging a unified, immediate, and sustained counter-mobilization.
Lemon LIVE at 5 | Could Athlete Activism Fight MAGA Redistricting?
Don Lemon and guests debate the controversial but potentially impactful strategy of black athletes boycotting SEC schools to combat voting rights suppression and gerrymandering in Southern states.
A Return to Jim Crow? Ex-DOJ Civil Rights Chief Kristen Clarke Slams Gutting of Voting Rights Act
Former DOJ Civil Rights Chief Kristen Clark details how recent Supreme Court rulings and Trump administration actions are dismantling voting rights, weaponizing the Department of Justice, and pushing American democracy towards a "return to Jim Crow."
Insider REVEALS the Dark Reality of American Justice
A law professor and 'unlikely insider' exposes six fundamental inequalities baked into the American legal system, from selective enforcement to the structural imperatives that perpetuate injustice, challenging romanticized notions of law firms and public interest work.
GOP War on Black America | #RolandMartinUnfiltered #BlackStarNetwork Presentation
Roland Martin and guests expose the Republican Party's systematic assault on Black political power across Southern states, driven by gerrymandering, voter suppression, and judicial decisions, demanding a 'Freedom Summer' level of Black voter mobilization.
Sen. Raphael Warnock on Trump, Redistricting Chaos, and the Midterms
Senator Raphael Warnock discusses the intersection of faith and politics, critiquing the 'poverty of moral imagination' in current American governance and advocating for a 'revolution of values' to address issues from voting rights to mass incarceration.
SCOTUS VRA Ruling. Landry Recall Push. Fox Wants Michelle Obama to Defend Melania. GOP War on Blacks
Roland Martin and guests dissect the Supreme Court's partisan ruling on Louisiana's congressional maps, framing it as a racist attack on Black political power and issuing an urgent call for massive voter mobilization.
DeSantis Map Sued in Florida. Tennessee Targets Black District. FBI Raids Louise Lucas (2)
This episode exposes a coordinated Republican effort to dismantle Black political power through aggressive gerrymandering, legal challenges, and alleged political targeting, prompting urgent calls for massive voter mobilization and sustained grassroots activism.
GOP Redistricting War Targets Black Districts. Justin Pearson Clash Erupts. Calif Gov Race
Roland Martin and guests expose the Republican Party's aggressive redistricting efforts in Southern states, framing it as a 'war on Black America' designed to dismantle Black political power, and call for unprecedented Black voter mobilization.
Virginia Court Kills Redistricting Vote. NAACP Fights Tennessee Black District Attack
The episode exposes a coordinated Republican effort to dismantle Black political power across the South through aggressive redistricting and legal challenges, urging a massive voter mobilization response.