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State Politics

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LIVE: Trump THREATENED by Group That Could END MAGA | PoliticsGirl
Political FundraisingDemocratic StrategyDown-Ballot Races
Jul 1, 2026

LIVE: Trump THREATENED by Group That Could END MAGA | PoliticsGirl

Oath, a donor-first political giving platform, offers a data-driven approach to strategically fund down-ballot Democratic races, aiming to counter billionaire influence and accelerate long-term political wins.

Legal AF Podcast
Legal AF Podcast
NC Targets DEI. Trump Blocks Housing Bill. Minority Banks Face New Rules. Kohen Wiley Protests
DEIMinority BanksCollege Athletics
Jun 25, 2026

NC Targets DEI. Trump Blocks Housing Bill. Minority Banks Face New Rules. Kohen Wiley Protests

This episode exposes systemic attacks on Black America's economic, political, and social infrastructure, from changes in minority bank definitions and college athlete exploitation to foreign aid cuts and voter suppression tactics.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
NC Targets DEI. Trump Blocks Housing Bill. Minority Banks Face New Rules. Kohen Wiley Protests
Minority Depository InstitutionsEconomic EmpowermentNCAA NIL Reform
Jun 25, 2026

NC Targets DEI. Trump Blocks Housing Bill. Minority Banks Face New Rules. Kohen Wiley Protests

This episode exposes how current political actions, from changes in minority bank definitions to attempts to regulate college athlete earnings and block foreign aid, are systematically undermining Black economic power, voting rights, and social justice.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Joe Kent Responds To Israel-First’s War On The MOU
US Foreign PolicyMiddle East RelationsIsrael-Iran Conflict
Jun 19, 2026

Joe Kent Responds To Israel-First’s War On The MOU

The Young Turks hosts and guest Joe Kent dissect the implications of a US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Middle East peace and US domestic politics, alongside a discussion on Starbucks unionization efforts.

The Young Turks
The Young Turks
Trump makes FUMBLE OF THE YEAR with shock CONFESSION
Political CommentaryInflationForeign Policy
Jun 11, 2026

Trump makes FUMBLE OF THE YEAR with shock CONFESSION

Donald Trump's public statements celebrating inflation and retracting his 'no new wars' pledge are highlighted as significant political missteps, while Bernie Sanders and Chris Cuomo discuss the erosion of democratic trust and the influence of corporate money in politics.

Brian Tyler Cohen
Brian Tyler Cohen
Copy of How Republican Extremists Captured State Governments #TheBlackTable
DemocracyVoter SuppressionGerrymandering
May 30, 2026

Copy of How Republican Extremists Captured State Governments #TheBlackTable

David Pepper, author of "Laboratories of Autocracy," reveals how Republican extremists have systematically captured state governments through gerrymandering, voter suppression, and coordinated corporate influence, undermining democracy at the local level.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
LIVE: GOP Election DISASTER Sets Off FIRESTORM!!
Media BiasMisogynyPatriarchy
May 30, 2026

LIVE: GOP Election DISASTER Sets Off FIRESTORM!!

This episode exposes the misogynistic tactics used by right-wing media against political opponents, highlighting how patriarchal systems harm both men and women, and features a St. Louis businesswoman's fight against gender-based discrimination and economic challenges.

Legal AF Podcast
Legal AF Podcast
How Republican Extremists Captured State Governments #TheBlackTable
DemocracyVoter SuppressionGerrymandering
May 29, 2026

How Republican Extremists Captured State Governments #TheBlackTable

David Pepper, author of 'Laboratories of Autocracy,' exposes how Republican extremists have systematically captured state governments through gerrymandering, voter suppression, and coordinated corruption, turning them into engines of anti-democratic policies.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
WHOA: Republicans GET REVENGE on Trump amid primary losses
Political AccountabilityGovernment SpendingJudicial System
May 21, 2026

WHOA: Republicans GET REVENGE on Trump amid primary losses

Republicans, freed from Trump's influence after primary losses, are now actively undermining his key priorities, while a Minnesota AG is prosecuting federal ICE agents despite lack of cooperation, and California gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer outlines his progressive agenda.

Brian Tyler Cohen
Brian Tyler Cohen
Whistleblower Cop Exposes Corruption | Corcoran Gladiator Fights
Prison CorruptionWhistleblowingCorrectional System
May 17, 2026

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.

Matthew Cox | Inside True Crime
Matthew Cox | Inside True Crime
All Roads Lead to The South. Louisiana Slashes Black District. Early Vote Surge in Georgia.
Voting RightsGerrymanderingPolitical Power
May 16, 2026

All Roads Lead to The South. Louisiana Slashes Black District. Early Vote Surge in Georgia.

Roland Martin and guests expose the coordinated assault on Black political power through voter suppression, gerrymandering, and racist rhetoric, urging immediate and unified action from the Black community.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Capital Prep Middletown Townhall | #RolandMartinUnfiltered
Education ReformCharter SchoolsPolitical Obstruction
May 15, 2026

Capital Prep Middletown Townhall | #RolandMartinUnfiltered

Despite being Connecticut's top-ranked school for college preparation, Capital Prep's bid to open a new school in Middletown to serve underserved Black and Latino children was blocked by local politicians, revealing a deep-seated political battle over educational equity and community control.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
GOP Redistricting War Targets Black Districts. Justin Pearson Clash Erupts. Calif Gov Race
RedistrictingVoter SuppressionBlack Political Power
May 10, 2026

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.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
DeSantis Map Sued in Florida. Tennessee Targets Black District. FBI Raids Louise Lucas
GerrymanderingVoting RightsRacial Justice
May 7, 2026

DeSantis Map Sued in Florida. Tennessee Targets Black District. FBI Raids Louise Lucas

This episode exposes aggressive Republican gerrymandering efforts in Florida and Tennessee, a politically charged FBI raid on a Virginia Democratic leader, and disproportionate death penalty sentences against Black individuals in Tarrant County, Texas, framing them as a systemic assault on Black political power and civil rights.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
DeSantis Map Sued in Florida. Tennessee Targets Black District. FBI Raids Louise Lucas
GerrymanderingVoting RightsRacial Justice
May 7, 2026

DeSantis Map Sued in Florida. Tennessee Targets Black District. FBI Raids Louise Lucas

This episode exposes a coordinated Republican effort to suppress Black voting power through gerrymandering, legal challenges, and politically motivated investigations across Florida, Tennessee, and Virginia.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
DeSantis Map Sued in Florida. Tennessee Targets Black District. FBI Raids Louise Lucas
GerrymanderingVoting RightsRacial Justice
May 7, 2026

DeSantis Map Sued in Florida. Tennessee Targets Black District. FBI Raids Louise Lucas

This episode exposes a coordinated Republican effort to dilute Black voting power and suppress Democratic turnout through gerrymandering, politically motivated FBI raids, and disproportionate legal actions across multiple Southern states.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Voting Rights Siege. SCOTUS Guts Voting Act. VA Court Blocks Certification. DeSantis Map Approved
Voting RightsGerrymanderingBlack Political Power
May 4, 2026

Voting Rights Siege. SCOTUS Guts Voting Act. VA Court Blocks Certification. DeSantis Map Approved

The Supreme Court's decision in Louisiana v. Kelly Cali has severely weakened the Voting Rights Act, enabling a coordinated Republican effort to dismantle Black political power across the South, prompting urgent calls for increased Black voter turnout and aggressive counter-strategies.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Voting Rights Siege. SCOTUS Guts Voting Act. VA Court Blocks Certification. DeSantis Map Approved
Voting Rights ActGerrymanderingRacial Discrimination
Apr 30, 2026

Voting Rights Siege. SCOTUS Guts Voting Act. VA Court Blocks Certification. DeSantis Map Approved

The Supreme Court's ruling in Louisiana v. Callais has severely weakened the Voting Rights Act, making it harder to challenge racially discriminatory maps and threatening Black political power across the South, prompting urgent calls for increased voter turnout and aggressive political counter-strategies.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
SCOTUS Weighs Birthright Citizenship. Trump Voting Order Under Fire. GA Lawmaker Goes Off
Constitutional LawBirthright CitizenshipVoting Rights
Apr 2, 2026

SCOTUS Weighs Birthright Citizenship. Trump Voting Order Under Fire. GA Lawmaker Goes Off

This episode dissects the Supreme Court's skeptical reception to Trump's birthright citizenship challenge, exposes his illegal voting order, celebrates a new prostate cancer screening law, and features a Georgia lawmaker's powerful history lesson on Confederate monuments.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Gavin Newsom LASHES OUT IN PANIC Over Gas Companies FLEEING California As Green New Scam BACKFIRES!
Energy PolicyCalifornia EconomyTexas Economy
Mar 5, 2026

Gavin Newsom LASHES OUT IN PANIC Over Gas Companies FLEEING California As Green New Scam BACKFIRES!

California's aggressive 'Green New Scam' policies are driving oil refineries out of the state, leading to skyrocketing gas prices and a dangerous dependence on foreign fuel, while Texas thrives by embracing fossil fuel production.

Black Conservative Perspective
Black Conservative Perspective
Trump Buying Greenland? Venezuela's 50M Barrels, Newsom's Fraud Probed + Iran On The Brink | PBD 714
GeopoliticsUS Foreign PolicyEconomic Policy
Jan 7, 2026

Trump Buying Greenland? Venezuela's 50M Barrels, Newsom's Fraud Probed + Iran On The Brink | PBD 714

This episode unpacks the Trump administration's aggressive geopolitical and economic strategies, from seizing Venezuelan oil and targeting state-level fraud to pursuing Greenland's acquisition, all framed as calculated moves in a new Cold War against China and Russia.

PBD Podcast
PBD Podcast