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Voting Rights

Discover key takeaways from 24 podcast episodes about this topic.

Trump’s DOJ arrests journalists Don Lemon, Georgia Fort
Press FreedomJournalismPolitical Persecution
Jan 31, 2026

Trump’s DOJ arrests journalists Don Lemon, Georgia Fort

The Trump administration's arrest of journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort is framed as a politically motivated attack on press freedom, weaponizing the justice system to silence critical voices and intimidate the media.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Don Lemon, Georgia Fort Arrested Over Church Protest. Press Freedom on the Line Under Trump.
Press FreedomJournalist ArrestsTrump Administration
Jan 31, 2026

Don Lemon, Georgia Fort Arrested Over Church Protest. Press Freedom on the Line Under Trump.

The Trump administration's arrest of journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort for covering a church protest is framed as a direct assault on press freedom and a calculated distraction from the release of damaging Epstein files.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Doug Jones Talks "Bending Toward Justice" and the 1963 Birmingham Church Bombing #RolandsBookClub
Civil RightsDomestic TerrorismBirmingham Church Bombing
Jan 31, 2026

Doug Jones Talks "Bending Toward Justice" and the 1963 Birmingham Church Bombing #RolandsBookClub

Senator Doug Jones, former US Attorney, details the complex prosecution of the 1963 Birmingham church bombing, framing it as an act of domestic terrorism and connecting historical injustices to contemporary political and social challenges.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Don Lemon, Georgia Fort Arrested Over Church Protest. Press Freedom on the Line Under Trump.
Press FreedomJournalist ArrestsTrump Administration
Jan 31, 2026

Don Lemon, Georgia Fort Arrested Over Church Protest. Press Freedom on the Line Under Trump.

The Trump administration's arrest of journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort for covering a church protest is framed as a direct assault on press freedom and a calculated distraction from the release of damaging Epstein files.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Doug Jones Talks "Bending Toward Justice" and the 1963 Birmingham Church Bombing #RolandsBookClub
Civil Rights MovementDomestic TerrorismCold Cases
Jan 30, 2026

Doug Jones Talks "Bending Toward Justice" and the 1963 Birmingham Church Bombing #RolandsBookClub

Senator Doug Jones, former prosecutor of the 1963 Birmingham church bombing, details the legal and societal challenges of bringing justice to historical acts of domestic terrorism and the ongoing fight for civil rights.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Bovino Out. DOJ Drops Don Lemon Case. Dems Target Noem. Pam Bondi Threatens Minnesota.
Immigration EnforcementPolice AccountabilityCivil Rights
Jan 28, 2026

Bovino Out. DOJ Drops Don Lemon Case. Dems Target Noem. Pam Bondi Threatens Minnesota.

This episode exposes aggressive federal tactics against states, the political calculus behind electoral shifts, and the systemic health impacts of discrimination, all through the lens of Black media commentary.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Miss. Lawmakers Push New Voting Rights Act. AI ICE Propaganda. Trump Global Threats.
Voting RightsHBCU Financial CrisisAI Propaganda
Jan 23, 2026

Miss. Lawmakers Push New Voting Rights Act. AI ICE Propaganda. Trump Global Threats.

Mississippi lawmakers are enacting a state-level Voting Rights Act to counter federal erosion of protections, while the podcast exposes government use of AI propaganda, Trump's destabilizing foreign policy, and the critical need for Black institutions to make strategic business decisions for survival.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Miss. Lawmakers Push New Voting Rights Act. AI ICE Propaganda. Trump Global Threats.
Voting RightsState LegislationVoter Suppression
Jan 23, 2026

Miss. Lawmakers Push New Voting Rights Act. AI ICE Propaganda. Trump Global Threats.

Mississippi lawmakers are enacting a state-level voting rights act to counter federal erosion, while the White House uses AI propaganda against activists and Trump's global threats destabilize alliances, prompting calls for Black community consolidation and strategic action against systemic attacks.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Miss. Lawmakers Push New Voting Rights Act. AI ICE Propaganda. Trump Global Threats.
Voting RightsVoter SuppressionMississippi Politics
Jan 23, 2026

Miss. Lawmakers Push New Voting Rights Act. AI ICE Propaganda. Trump Global Threats.

Mississippi lawmakers fight national voter suppression with a state-level Voting Rights Act, while the White House uses AI for propaganda and Trump's global blunders highlight America's decline, forcing a hard look at the viability of Black institutions.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
BREAKING: Trump loses BOMBSHELL court case
RedistrictingGerrymanderingVoting Rights
Jan 22, 2026

BREAKING: Trump loses BOMBSHELL court case

A recent court victory in New York mandates a redraw of congressional districts, potentially creating an additional Democratic seat and signaling a broader strategy to counter Republican gerrymandering.

Brian Tyler Cohen
Brian Tyler Cohen
BREAKING announcement ROCKS 2026 race, INFURIATES Trump
RedistrictingGerrymanderingMaryland Politics
Jan 22, 2026

BREAKING announcement ROCKS 2026 race, INFURIATES Trump

Maryland Governor Wes Moore announces new, highly competitive redistricting maps, aiming for an 8-0 Democratic advantage, as a direct counter to perceived Republican efforts to undermine democracy nationwide.

Brian Tyler Cohen
Brian Tyler Cohen
Ala. pushes gerrymandering bill, Trump’s white genocide lies, SCOTUS hears Lisa Cook case
PoliticsUS Supreme CourtVoting Rights
Jan 22, 2026

Ala. pushes gerrymandering bill, Trump’s white genocide lies, SCOTUS hears Lisa Cook case

This episode exposes Alabama's 'trigger bill' designed to dilute Black voting power, dissects Trump's attempt to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, and critiques the political hypocrisy in the Epstein investigation, alongside the global and domestic impacts of Trump's rhetoric and policies.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
LIVE: Fighting for Our Rights: An Urgent ACLU Town Hall
Civil LibertiesImmigrant RightsProtest Rights
Jan 21, 2026

LIVE: Fighting for Our Rights: An Urgent ACLU Town Hall

The ACLU details its aggressive legal and advocacy strategies, including over 239 legal actions, to combat the Trump administration's policies on immigration, protest suppression, and voting rights, urging public participation to protect civil liberties.

The Intersection with Michael Popok
The Intersection with Michael Popok
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
Honoring MLK. Jay Jones on Virginia. Jeffries vs ICE Raids. Crockett Calls Cruelty Policy.
Civil RightsMartin Luther King Jr.Racial Justice
Jan 20, 2026

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

Roland Martin and guests dissect the ongoing political assault on Black America, from economic policies to civil rights, emphasizing the urgent need for informed action and the preservation of MLK's radical legacy.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
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
Xernona Clayton talks about working with MLK and Coretta Scott King #MLKDay2026
Civil Rights MovementRacismDiscrimination
Jan 20, 2026

Xernona Clayton talks about working with MLK and Coretta Scott King #MLKDay2026

Civil Rights icon Xernona Clayton recounts her defining moments fighting racism, her intimate work with Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, and her unexpected role in changing a KKK Grand Dragon's heart.

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
Roland gives MLK address in Dallas, Texas
MLK LegacyCivil RightsBlack Media
Jan 19, 2026

Roland gives MLK address in Dallas, Texas

Roland Martin delivers a fiery MLK address, asserting that Dr. King's legacy is being sanitized and that current political forces are actively 'defunding Black America' through policy rollbacks and attacks on civil rights, urging immediate, courageous action against these systemic threats.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland gives MLK address in Dallas, Texas
Civil RightsMLK DaySystemic Racism
Jan 18, 2026

Roland gives MLK address in Dallas, Texas

Roland Martin delivers a fiery MLK address, arguing that the holiday has been sanitized and gentrified, and calls for a return to protest and active resistance against systemic attacks on Black America and civil rights.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
MLK’s Warning Comes Alive. ICE Terror in Minneapolis. Crockett Sets Jan. 6 Straight.
Civil RightsRacial JusticeImmigration Enforcement (ICE)
Jan 17, 2026

MLK’s Warning Comes Alive. ICE Terror in Minneapolis. Crockett Sets Jan. 6 Straight.

Roland Martin and guests assert that Dr. King's legacy demands active protest and economic resistance against current attacks on civil rights, ICE tactics, and Trump's administration, while also highlighting the importance of Black-owned businesses.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland speaks at Columbus Educ. Assoc. MLK Dinner
Civil Rights MovementMLK DaySystemic Racism
Jan 17, 2026

Roland speaks at Columbus Educ. Assoc. MLK Dinner

Roland Martin delivers a fiery address, challenging the audience to move beyond passive celebration of MLK Day and actively engage in political and community organizing to combat systemic racism and educational disparities.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
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