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Healthcare Access

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GLP-1 Medications Real Impact On Your Body. MS and the Black America. How To Turn Your Brain Off.
Weight loss drugsObesity treatmentType 2 diabetes
Mar 22, 2026

GLP-1 Medications Real Impact On Your Body. MS and the Black America. How To Turn Your Brain Off.

This episode unpacks the science and societal impact of GLP-1 drugs for weight loss, addresses disparities in Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis and treatment within the African-American community, and explores the health benefits of somatic practices like yoga for stress and trauma release.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
LIVE MARCH ON PALANTIR in NYC | Stop Permanent U.S. Surveillance State
ACT UPAIDS activismHealthcare access
Mar 21, 2026

LIVE MARCH ON PALANTIR in NYC | Stop Permanent U.S. Surveillance State

Activists from ACT UP and Rise and Resist marched on Palantir's NYC offices, drawing parallels between the historical fight against AIDS and current battles against healthcare cuts, government surveillance, and corporate profiteering in war and immigration.

Legal AF Podcast
Legal AF Podcast
GLP-1 Medications Real Impact On Your Body. MS and the Black America. How To Turn Your Brain Off.
GLP-1 MedicationsObesity TreatmentWeight Loss Drugs
Mar 19, 2026

GLP-1 Medications Real Impact On Your Body. MS and the Black America. How To Turn Your Brain Off.

This episode provides a deep dive into GLP-1 medications for weight loss, the disparities in Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis and treatment within the African-American community, and the critical role of somatic practices like yoga for stress release and overall well-being.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
They Are Erasing Black Gains In Real Time. Voting Isn’t Enough. Power Must Be Built
Black LiberationSystemic RacismAuthoritarianism
Feb 25, 2026

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.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
LIVE: PEOPLE’S STATE OF THE UNION as Dems BOYCOTT TRUMP
Immigration RightsHealthcare AccessGovernment Corruption
Feb 25, 2026

LIVE: PEOPLE’S STATE OF THE UNION as Dems BOYCOTT TRUMP

Progressive leaders and affected citizens convene for a 'People's State of the Union' to expose the human costs of the Trump administration's policies on immigration, healthcare, and democracy, directly contrasting the official address.

Legal AF Podcast
Legal AF Podcast
Bishop William Barber | Love Forward Together Mass People’s Assembly | Repairers Of The Breach
Civil RightsVoter SuppressionGerrymandering
Feb 15, 2026

Bishop William Barber | Love Forward Together Mass People’s Assembly | Repairers Of The Breach

Reverend William Barber's 'Love Forward Together' march mobilizes thousands in North Carolina to counter voter suppression and demand a proactive vision for justice, emphasizing collective action and persistent love over despair.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Bishop William Barber | Love Forward Together Mass People’s Assembly | Repairers Of The Breach
Civil RightsVoter SuppressionGerrymandering
Feb 15, 2026

Bishop William Barber | Love Forward Together Mass People’s Assembly | Repairers Of The Breach

Reverend William Barber leads a multi-day 'Love Forward Together' march and rally in North Carolina, mobilizing diverse communities against voter suppression and advocating for a proactive vision of justice and equity.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
LIVE! Love Forward Together Mass People’s Assembly & Moral March Mobilization In Raleigh, NC
Voter RightsGerrymanderingSocial Justice
Feb 14, 2026

LIVE! Love Forward Together Mass People’s Assembly & Moral March Mobilization In Raleigh, NC

Thousands marched across North Carolina in the 'This Is Our Selma' movement, led by Reverend William Barber, to combat gerrymandering, voter suppression, and advocate for a proactive, love-driven vision of social and economic justice.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
7.5M To Lose Health Insurance. Colon Cancer Deaths Spike. Ultra-Processed Food Risks #SecondOpinion
Medicaid policyHealthcare accessHealth disparities
Feb 13, 2026

7.5M To Lose Health Insurance. Colon Cancer Deaths Spike. Ultra-Processed Food Risks #SecondOpinion

Millions face health insurance loss due to Medicaid cuts, while colon cancer deaths rise in younger populations, and widespread ultra-processed food consumption and undiagnosed sleep apnea pose severe health threats.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Love Forward Together Mass People’s Assembly & Moral March Mobilization | Day 2
Civil RightsSocial JusticeVoting Rights
Feb 12, 2026

Love Forward Together Mass People’s Assembly & Moral March Mobilization | Day 2

Participants in the "Love Forward Together" march mobilize for a second day, emphasizing unity, love, and persistence in their fight for justice, voting rights, and social equality against perceived systemic injustices.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Love Forward Together Mass People’s Assembly & Moral March Mobilization
Voting RightsGerrymanderingEconomic Justice
Feb 11, 2026

Love Forward Together Mass People’s Assembly & Moral March Mobilization

Activists and faith leaders in North Carolina launched a multi-day 'Love Forward Together' march from Wilson to Raleigh, mobilizing against gerrymandering, voter suppression, and economic injustice while advocating for expanded voting rights, living wages, and universal healthcare.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
NC Early Voting Ruling. Black Unemployment Trends. Menopause Care Gaps
Voting RightsRacial DisparitiesEconomic Trends
Feb 10, 2026

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 Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Trump attacks Obamas with racist video. Army vet faces deportation. Harry Dunn House bid
Political CommentaryRacial JusticeImmigration Policy
Feb 9, 2026

Trump attacks Obamas with racist video. Army vet faces deportation. Harry Dunn House bid

This episode unpacks a series of contentious political and social events, from alleged racist attacks by a former president to local governments challenging federal immigration enforcement.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Trump-RFK’s Assault On Health | Dr. Kristin Lyerly | TMR
Public HealthVaccination PolicyChildhood Immunization
Jan 10, 2026

Trump-RFK’s Assault On Health | Dr. Kristin Lyerly | TMR

A medical expert details how politically motivated changes to childhood vaccination schedules, driven by figures like Trump and RFK Jr., are dismantling public health protections and increasing preventable diseases in the US.

The Majority Report w/ Sam Seder
The Majority Report w/ Sam Seder
Trump, RFK Assault Public Health w/ Dr. Kristin Lyerly | MR Live
Public HealthVaccination PolicyCDC
Jan 6, 2026

Trump, RFK Assault Public Health w/ Dr. Kristin Lyerly | MR Live

The Trump administration's politically motivated changes to CDC childhood vaccine recommendations are eroding public health, increasing preventable diseases, and disproportionately impacting vulnerable communities.

The Majority Report w/ Sam Seder
The Majority Report w/ Sam Seder
RFK Jr. Cuts America’s Childhood Vaccine Schedule
Public Health PolicyVaccine Schedule ChangesGovernment Regulation
Jan 6, 2026

RFK Jr. Cuts America’s Childhood Vaccine Schedule

RFK Jr.'s Department of Health and Human Services has significantly reduced the recommended childhood vaccine schedule, sparking concerns about public health, access, and the erosion of trust in scientific institutions.

Bulwark Takes
Bulwark Takes
Jasmine Crockett vs. Trump & MAGA. The Receipts. The Damage. The Truth. | Best of #RMU
Texas politicsUS Senate electionJasmine Crockett
Jan 4, 2026

Jasmine Crockett vs. Trump & MAGA. The Receipts. The Damage. The Truth. | Best of #RMU

Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett announces her bid for the U.S. Senate in Texas, framing her campaign as a direct challenge to Trump's alleged racism and corruption, advocating for a strategy of base mobilization over appeasing swing voters.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
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