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Virginia Politics

Discover key takeaways from 17 podcast episodes about this topic.

Virginia Referendum Could Flip 4 House Seats. Dems Push New Map Before 2026 Midterms
Virginia PoliticsCongressional RedistrictingVoter Suppression
Apr 10, 2026

Virginia Referendum Could Flip 4 House Seats. Dems Push New Map Before 2026 Midterms

Virginia's April 21st referendum on congressional redistricting is a critical battleground that could determine national House control and significantly impact Black political power, setting a precedent against Republican gerrymandering tactics.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Target Boycott Not Over. SAVE Act Clash in Senate. Police Drag Black Woman From Car
Target BoycottSocial JusticeBlack Activism
Mar 16, 2026

Target Boycott Not Over. SAVE Act Clash in Senate. Police Drag Black Woman From Car

This episode exposes the fractured leadership of the Target boycott, details a troubling police incident in Texas, and critically examines the rise of white Christian nationalism and its impact on American democracy and policy.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Radical Bangladesh Born Immigrant BANS AR 15's As Democrats PASS ASSAULT Weapons Ban In Virginia!
Gun ControlSecond AmendmentVirginia Politics
Mar 14, 2026

Radical Bangladesh Born Immigrant BANS AR 15's As Democrats PASS ASSAULT Weapons Ban In Virginia!

Virginia's new assault weapons ban, sponsored by an immigrant legislator, draws intense criticism from the host who labels it unconstitutional and a clear sign of the 'radical Democrat agenda'.

Black Conservative Perspective
Black Conservative Perspective
Black Voters Targeted With Misleading Mailers. Trump’s SAVE Act. Justin Pearson Calls Out GOP
voter suppressionredistrictingVirginia politics
Mar 11, 2026

Black Voters Targeted With Misleading Mailers. Trump’s SAVE Act. Justin Pearson Calls Out GOP

This episode exposes multiple fronts of voter suppression and historical revisionism, from misleading mailers targeting Black voters in Virginia to legislative efforts to restrict voting rights and whitewash American history in Tennessee.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Evolution Of Lynching. Virginia Fights Jan. 6 Lies. Black Unemployment Spike. MAGA & Jesse Jackson
Modern LynchingsCivil RightsRacial Justice
Mar 10, 2026

Evolution Of Lynching. Virginia Fights Jan. 6 Lies. Black Unemployment Spike. MAGA & Jesse Jackson

This episode exposes how modern-day lynchings persist, the NBA's cancellation of a controversial 'Magic City Night,' the alarming state of the economy, and the political battle over NIL in college sports and DEI initiatives in Texas.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
BREAKING: Trump LOSES major case in DEVASTATING blow for midterms
Election LawRedistrictingGerrymandering
Mar 3, 2026

BREAKING: Trump LOSES major case in DEVASTATING blow for midterms

Republicans faced a significant legal setback in Virginia, as a court rejected their attempt to block a ballot measure that could shift four congressional seats to Democrats, signaling a broader failure in their redistricting and legal strategies.

Brian Tyler Cohen
Brian Tyler Cohen
Virginia Residents MOCK Democrat Governor's MASSIVE TAX HIKES After Her Affordability Post BACKFIRES
Virginia politicsState taxationAffordability crisis
Feb 16, 2026

Virginia Residents MOCK Democrat Governor's MASSIVE TAX HIKES After Her Affordability Post BACKFIRES

Virginia's new Democratic Governor, Abigail Spanberger, faces widespread public backlash and accusations of hypocrisy after proposing over 50 tax increases despite campaigning on an 'affordability' platform.

Black Conservative Perspective
Black Conservative Perspective
Trump’s Racist Attack on the Obamas. Va. Map Signed. Philly Sues Over Slavery Exhibit.
Political CommentaryRacismDonald Trump
Feb 7, 2026

Trump’s Racist Attack on the Obamas. Va. Map Signed. Philly Sues Over Slavery Exhibit.

Roland Martin and guests dissect Donald Trump's racist video depicting the Obamas as monkeys, a lawsuit against the removal of a Philadelphia slavery exhibit, Virginia's new congressional map, Haiti's Olympic uniform controversy, and the historical context of vigilantism and racial bias through the Bernard Goetz shooting.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Virginia Residents FIND OUT After WOKE Democrat Governor GOES FULL MASK OFF Immediately!
Virginia politicsDemocratic PartyAbigail Spanberger
Jan 27, 2026

Virginia Residents FIND OUT After WOKE Democrat Governor GOES FULL MASK OFF Immediately!

Virginia's new Democratic leadership, led by a governor campaigning as a moderate, has allegedly unveiled a rapid succession of far-left policies and tax hikes, prompting the host to warn residents about the consequences of their votes.

Black Conservative Perspective
Black Conservative Perspective
MAGA Misquotes MLK. Michael Harriot Sets the Record Straight. Doug Jones Runs for Alabama.
Civil RightsMLK DayRacial Justice
Jan 21, 2026

MAGA Misquotes MLK. Michael Harriot Sets the Record Straight. Doug Jones Runs for Alabama.

On MLK Day, this episode exposes the systemic attacks on Black America's civil rights and economic power, highlighting the misrepresentation of Dr. King's radical legacy and the critical role of Black-owned media in countering these efforts.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
MAGA Misquotes MLK. Michael Harriot Sets the Record Straight. Doug Jones Runs for Alabama.
Civil RightsMartin Luther King Jr.Black-owned Media
Jan 21, 2026

MAGA Misquotes MLK. Michael Harriot Sets the Record Straight. Doug Jones Runs for Alabama.

This episode exposes the ongoing political assault on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s radical legacy and civil rights advancements, highlighting the critical role of Black-owned media in countering systemic efforts to resegregate America.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Honoring MLK. Jay Jones on Virginia. Jeffries vs ICE Raids. Crockett Calls Cruelty Policy.
Civil RightsBlack PoliticsEconomic Justice
Jan 20, 2026

Honoring MLK. Jay Jones on Virginia. Jeffries vs ICE Raids. Crockett Calls Cruelty Policy.

On MLK Day, this episode exposes the systemic attacks on Black America's civil rights and economic progress, highlighting Virginia's political shift and the urgent need for informed action and robust Black-owned media.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
‘Shark Tank’ Legend Explains the Real Reason Gavin Newsom’s 2028 Chances Just Died
Political CommentaryUS PoliticsGavin Newsom
Jan 20, 2026

‘Shark Tank’ Legend Explains the Real Reason Gavin Newsom’s 2028 Chances Just Died

Kevin O'Leary predicts Gavin Newsom's 2028 presidential bid will fail due to exposed fraud in California, while the host critiques Don Lemon's alleged church raid and Democratic party's perceived corruption and anti-Semitism.

The Rubin Report Podcast
The Rubin Report Podcast
Honoring MLK. Jay Jones on Virginia. Jeffries vs ICE Raids. Crockett Calls Cruelty Policy.
Civil RightsMLK DayBlack America
Jan 20, 2026

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 Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Honoring MLK. Jay Jones on Virginia. Jeffries vs ICE Raids. Crockett Calls Cruelty Policy.
Civil RightsMLK DayBlack Political Power
Jan 20, 2026

Honoring MLK. Jay Jones on Virginia. Jeffries vs ICE Raids. Crockett Calls Cruelty Policy.

This episode exposes a systematic assault on Black America's civil and economic rights, highlighting the deliberate sanitization of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s radical legacy and the critical role of Black-owned media in countering these efforts.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
An Idiot's Tantrum Is Now U.S. Foreign Policy (w/ Bill Kristol) | The Bulwark Podcast
US Foreign PolicyGreenlandEuropean Tariffs
Jan 19, 2026

An Idiot's Tantrum Is Now U.S. Foreign Policy (w/ Bill Kristol) | The Bulwark Podcast

The hosts dissect how the former president's 'tantrums' and 'idiotic' foreign policy decisions, like demanding Greenland and imposing tariffs on allies, are actively damaging US standing and democratic norms.

Bulwark Takes
Bulwark Takes
BREAKING: Trump LOSES two MASSIVE court cases
RedistrictingVoting RightsGerrymandering
Jan 16, 2026

BREAKING: Trump LOSES two MASSIVE court cases

Republicans, including the Trump administration's DOJ, failed in multiple legal challenges to block new redistricting maps in California and Virginia, signaling significant wins for Democrats in voting rights battles.

Brian Tyler Cohen
Brian Tyler Cohen