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North Carolina Politics

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Hegseth Blocks Black Officers’ Promotions. NC Court Ruling Shifts Power. MLK Legacy Remembered (1)
Military DiscriminationPete HegsethEducation Funding
Apr 6, 2026

Hegseth Blocks Black Officers’ Promotions. NC Court Ruling Shifts Power. MLK Legacy Remembered (1)

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces accusations of racial and gender discrimination in military promotions, while a North Carolina court decision shifts education funding power to Republicans, and a former Moral Majority pastor denounces white evangelicals' support for Trump.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Trump Has “Haunted” These Young Voters for Years (w/ Anderson Clayton) | The Focus Group
Gen Z votersPolitical engagementVoter turnout
Mar 21, 2026

Trump Has “Haunted” These Young Voters for Years (w/ Anderson Clayton) | The Focus Group

North Carolina Democratic Party Chair Anderson Clayton reveals how Gen Z's deep disillusionment with both parties stems from a lack of political 'reach' and tangible local impact, outlining strategies to re-engage young voters through hyper-local issues, social media, and authentic, peer-driven activism.

Bulwark Takes
Bulwark Takes
Trump’s Weakness EXPOSED After Epic Losing Week for Republicans
Republican PoliticsTrump AdministrationChristine Gnome
Mar 6, 2026

Trump’s Weakness EXPOSED After Epic Losing Week for Republicans

This episode dissects a tumultuous week for Republicans, highlighting Donald Trump's political vulnerabilities through the lens of Christine Gnome's firing, the incoherent Iran war strategy, and shifting dynamics in key primary races.

Pod Save America
Pod Save America
Midterm Primaries LIVE Coverage
US Midterm Elections 2026Primary ElectionsNorth Carolina Politics
Mar 4, 2026

Midterm Primaries LIVE Coverage

A chaotic midterm primary night saw North Carolina's Senate race set with Michael Watley and Roy Cooper, while Texas primaries were plagued by voting irregularities and headed for costly runoffs, highlighting deep partisan divides and election administration challenges.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
SCOTUS Shields USPS in Mail-In Ballot Case. White South Africans Fast-Tracked. Lacks Settlement
Voter SuppressionMail-in VotingSupreme Court Rulings
Feb 28, 2026

SCOTUS Shields USPS in Mail-In Ballot Case. White South Africans Fast-Tracked. Lacks Settlement

The Supreme Court's ruling granting the USPS immunity from lawsuits over intentional mail non-delivery poses a significant threat to mail-in voting, particularly in minority strongholds, highlighting the critical need for robust, independent voter mobilization infrastructure.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
SCOTUS Shields USPS in Mail-In Ballot Case. White South Africans Fast-Tracked. Lacks Settlement
Voter SuppressionSupreme CourtUSPS
Feb 28, 2026

SCOTUS Shields USPS in Mail-In Ballot Case. White South Africans Fast-Tracked. Lacks Settlement

The Supreme Court's ruling shielding the USPS from lawsuits over intentional mail non-delivery creates a direct pathway for targeted voter suppression, particularly impacting mail-in ballots from Black and Latino communities.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
MAJOR Dem Tea Party Test LOOMS
Democratic PrimaryCampaign FinanceAI Industry Lobbying
Feb 26, 2026

MAJOR Dem Tea Party Test LOOMS

A North Carolina Democratic primary reveals how AI industry money and special interest PACs are influencing elections, mirroring past controversies and challenging progressive candidates.

Breaking Points
Breaking Points
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: BERNIE LEADS MASSIVE RALLY IN NORTH CAROLINA!!
OligarchyWealth InequalityDemocratic Socialism
Feb 13, 2026

LIVE: BERNIE LEADS MASSIVE RALLY IN NORTH CAROLINA!!

Bernie Sanders and Nida Alam rally in North Carolina, framing the current political and economic landscape as a fight against oligarchy and corporate power, advocating for progressive policies and a revitalized Democratic Party.

Legal AF Podcast
Legal AF Podcast
WOKE BLACK Sheriff DECLARES PUBLIC LYNCHING After Republican Humiliates Him With Simple Questions!
Law Enforcement AccountabilityGovernment OversightCivics Education
Feb 13, 2026

WOKE BLACK Sheriff DECLARES PUBLIC LYNCHING After Republican Humiliates Him With Simple Questions!

Mecklenburg County Sheriff Gary McFaten faced intense scrutiny from a House Oversight Committee, struggling to answer basic civics questions and justify his office's non-compliance with immigration laws, leading to accusations of 'public lynching' that the host vehemently refutes.

Black Conservative Perspective
Black Conservative Perspective
Love Forward Together Mass People’s Assembly & Moral March Mobilization | Day 2
Voter RightsRedistrictingPolitical Mobilization
Feb 12, 2026

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

This episode documents Day 2 of the 'Love Forward Together' march in rural North Carolina, a mobilization against voter disenfranchisement and redistricting, emphasizing community unity and persistent activism.

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
Judge Orders Fulton Ballot Docs Unsealed. NC Voting Blocked. Trump Melts Down. MAGA Loses It
Fulton County ballots2020 election integrityFBI raids
Feb 10, 2026

Judge Orders Fulton Ballot Docs Unsealed. NC Voting Blocked. Trump Melts Down. MAGA Loses It

This episode unpacks critical political and cultural flashpoints, from a judge ordering Fulton County ballot documents unsealed and North Carolina blocking early voting sites to Trump's racist video meltdown and conservative outrage over Bad Bunny's Spanish Super Bowl performance, highlighting systemic challenges and the fight for Black political power.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
NC Early Voting Ruling. Black Unemployment Trends. Menopause Care Gaps
Voting RightsEarly VotingNorth Carolina Politics
Feb 10, 2026

NC Early Voting Ruling. Black Unemployment Trends. Menopause Care Gaps

This episode dissects critical issues impacting Black communities, from voting rights and economic disparities to healthcare inequities and political racism, offering a comprehensive look at systemic challenges and personal resilience.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Judge Orders Fulton Ballot Docs Unsealed. NC Voting Blocked. Trump Melts Down. MAGA Loses It
Voter SuppressionElection IntegrityFulton County
Feb 10, 2026

Judge Orders Fulton Ballot Docs Unsealed. NC Voting Blocked. Trump Melts Down. MAGA Loses It

This episode dissects multiple instances of alleged Republican voter suppression and hypocrisy, from unsealed election documents in Fulton County to the backlash against a Spanish-speaking Super Bowl performer, alongside a host's personal account of being scammed by a Black-owned business.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
New Minneapolis ICE Shooting Video, Philly Sheriff Warns ICE, Black Women Jobless Spike
ICE shootingPolice accountabilityFederal overreach
Jan 10, 2026

New Minneapolis ICE Shooting Video, Philly Sheriff Warns ICE, Black Women Jobless Spike

This episode exposes federal overreach and economic struggles under the Trump administration, highlighting local resistance and the critical need for grassroots political mobilization to counter systemic injustices.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered