Political Engagement
Discover key takeaways from 20 podcast episodes about this topic.
Trump Mail-In-Voting Order. KSU Students Sue Over Takeover Threat. SCOTUS Tosses Death Sentence
This episode exposes systemic attacks on Black institutions and voting rights, from HBCU underfunding and union suppression to judicial decisions, urging collective Black political and economic action.
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.
Lemon LIVE at 5 | Donald Trump’s Policies Are Crushing American Farmers!
Don Lemon and guests argue that Donald Trump's policies, including tariffs and foreign aid, have devastated American farmers, leading to widespread bankruptcies and a crisis in rural communities.
HOT TOPICS | Gas Prices Up & Tensions Rising in Iran...What’s Next?
Don Lemon and guests dissect the widening chasm between reported economic growth and the severe financial strain on everyday Americans, highlighting the political and societal costs of rising prices, stagnant wages, and eroding civil liberties.
Jackie Robinson Day. Toledo Police Slam Black Teen. Rev. Otis Moss, III on Faith & Power
This episode exposes systemic hypocrisies, from police brutality and voter suppression tactics to selective outrage over Saudi investments and the nuanced legacy of Jackie Robinson's integration, all framed through the lens of Black political and social empowerment.
Jackie Robinson Day. Toledo Police Slam Black Teen. Rev. Otis Moss, III on Faith & Power
This episode exposes systemic issues from police brutality and voter suppression to the hypocrisy of Saudi investments and the complex legacy of Jackie Robinson, urging Black Americans to engage politically and preserve their history.
Jackie Robinson Day. Toledo Police Slam Black Teen. Rev. Otis Moss, III on Faith & Power
Roland Martin Unfiltered dissects the systemic issues of police brutality, voter suppression, and political hypocrisy, urging Black communities to actively engage in politics while commemorating Jackie Robinson's complex legacy.
LIVE TRUMP ECONOMY CRUSHING Workers | LIVE With Chicago Auto Workers
UAW Local 551 members detail how post-strike wage gains are negated by inflation, criticize government spending priorities, and advocate for collective action and informed voting to combat an economy they feel is failing the working class.
Trump Fires Pam Bondi. DeSantis Signs SAVE Act. John Hope Bryant on AI Jobs
This episode dissects the political and economic landscape impacting Black America, from the firing of Pam Bondi and the threat of the MAGA agenda to the practicalities of building Black wealth through financial literacy and strategic voting.
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.
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.
Uncle Nearest Bankruptcy Blocked. McDonald’s Bias Lawsuit. TPS Fight Heads to SCOTUS
A federal judge blocked Uncle Nearest CEO Fawn Weaver's bankruptcy filing, citing lack of authority and ongoing financial mismanagement, while McDonald's faces a racial bias lawsuit and the Supreme Court considers ending TPS for Haitians and Syrians.
Lemon LIVE at 5 | Donald Trump Says He'll End Iran War When He "Feels It In His Bones"
Don Lemon and guests critically analyze former President Trump's 'unhinged' rhetoric and the administration's perceived lack of strategy regarding the escalating war in Iran, highlighting its human and economic costs.
Trump’s Crypto Scam Burned Young Men | The Focus Group
This episode dissects Gen Z's precarious financial landscape, revealing how structural economic disadvantages push young men into risky crypto and sports betting, often leading to significant losses from schemes like Trumpcoin.
LIVE: Newsom Holds PACKED EVENT in SOUTH CAROLINA!!!
California Governor Gavin Newsom details how personal struggles and early political risks shaped his aggressive "fight fire with fire" strategy against Donald Trump and the Republican party, urging Democrats to abandon timidity and embrace moral authority.
Slaveholder Religion Exposed. Roland Warns Of Slavery Without Shackles
Roland Martin exposes the systemic, multi-faceted assault on Black America, labeling modern white Christian nationalism as a 'slaveholder religion' and urging the Black community to mobilize against 'slavery without shackles' by defending their gains and actively participating in the ongoing fight for liberation.
FBI Raids Election Office. South Florida Councilman Under Fire Over N-Word.
This episode breaks down critical legal battles, corporate monopolies, and social issues, from an FBI raid on an election office and a councilman's use of a racial slur to the fight against gentrification and the impact of social media addiction.
Honoring MLK. Jay Jones on Virginia. Jeffries vs ICE Raids. Crockett Calls Cruelty Policy.
On MLK Day, this episode dissects the ongoing, multi-faceted attacks on Black America's civil rights and economic power, emphasizing the critical role of Black-owned media and active political engagement.
Roland speaks at Columbus Educ. Assoc. MLK Dinner
Roland Martin challenges the audience at an MLK dinner to move beyond passive celebration and engage in active, sustained political and economic struggle, emphasizing that 'rest time is over' for those seeking real societal change.
Deportations, Dogs, and Designers - Megyn Kelly Answers Viewer and Listener Questions
Megyn Kelly offers direct, often controversial, opinions on immigration system failures, the perceived threat of radical Islam, strategies for questioning Kamala Harris, and conservative parenting in a 'woke' world.
