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Voting Rights

Discover key takeaways from 19 podcast episodes about this topic.

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
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
Roland speaks at Columbus Educ. Assoc. MLK Dinner
Civil Rights MovementMLK DayActivism
Jan 16, 2026

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.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
MLK’s Warning Comes Alive. ICE Terror in Minneapolis. Crockett Sets Jan. 6 Straight.
MLK DayCivil RightsICE Enforcement
Jan 16, 2026

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

This episode dissects the Trump administration's aggressive domestic and international policies, from ICE's 'Gestapo tactics' to undermining global alliances, advocating for economic withdrawal and mass protest as crucial responses to preserve democracy and Black empowerment.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
US Supreme Court issues “BLOCKBUSTER” ruling
Supreme CourtElection LawVoter Standing
Jan 15, 2026

US Supreme Court issues “BLOCKBUSTER” ruling

The Supreme Court's 7-2 ruling grants all candidates automatic standing to challenge election laws, a decision that legal experts fear will unleash a torrent of politically motivated litigation but also presents new avenues for voting rights advocates.

Brian Tyler Cohen
Brian Tyler Cohen
Isaac Hayes III x Noah Washington Talk: IShowSpeed, Renee Good, The Scotts, and Dulse.
Creator EconomySocial Media CensorshipIntellectual Property Theft
Jan 14, 2026

Isaac Hayes III x Noah Washington Talk: IShowSpeed, Renee Good, The Scotts, and Dulse.

This episode dissects the urgent need for black-owned platforms and businesses in an era of increasing social media censorship, political authoritarianism, and corporate exploitation of black creators and culture.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
‘Very Badly Treated’? Roland Exposes Trump’s Civil Rights Lies and White Grievance Agenda
Civil RightsWhite GrievanceMAGA Agenda
Jan 13, 2026

‘Very Badly Treated’? Roland Exposes Trump’s Civil Rights Lies and White Grievance Agenda

Roland Martin and guest Terry discuss how Donald Trump and the MAGA movement are systematically dismantling civil rights protections by leveraging 'white grievance' and reinterpreting historical legislation to re-establish a 'Jim Crow 2.0' without overt segregation.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
New Minneapolis ICE Shooting Video, Philly Sheriff Warns ICE, Black Women Jobless Spike
Law Enforcement AccountabilityImmigration EnforcementPolice Brutality
Jan 12, 2026

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

A Minneapolis ICE shooting sparks outrage and charges, while Philadelphia's Sheriff vows to jail federal agents for misconduct, highlighting a national struggle against perceived federal overreach and a floundering economy under the Trump administration.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Everything That Can Go Right and Wrong In 2026
US Politics2026 Midterm ElectionsTrump Administration
Jan 11, 2026

Everything That Can Go Right and Wrong In 2026

Pod Save America hosts John Favro and Alex Wagner unpack the most pressing political questions and potential societal shifts anticipated in 2026, from House investigations and economic sentiment to Supreme Court rulings and the future of American democracy under the Trump administration.

Pod Save America
Pod Save America
LIVE: Trump MURDERS US Citizen and EPSTEIN COVER UP!!! | Legal AF
Epstein filesDOJ cover-upICE brutality
Jan 11, 2026

LIVE: Trump MURDERS US Citizen and EPSTEIN COVER UP!!! | Legal AF

This episode dissects the Trump administration's alleged cover-up of Epstein files, the 'cold-blooded murder' of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE officer, and the disqualification of unlawfully appointed US Attorneys by federal judges.

Legal AF Podcast
Legal AF Podcast
ICE Killing in Minneapolis Sparks Outrage, Crockett Rips GOP, CurlMix Comeback
Police BrutalityICE AccountabilityGovernment Corruption
Jan 8, 2026

ICE Killing in Minneapolis Sparks Outrage, Crockett Rips GOP, CurlMix Comeback

This episode exposes alleged government deception surrounding a fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis, highlights a successful Democratic healthcare strategy, and celebrates a black-owned business's community-backed survival.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
PROBE LAUNCHED into Trump & Big Oil’s Takeover of Venezuela
American DemocracyJanuary 6thExecutive Overreach
Jan 7, 2026

PROBE LAUNCHED into Trump & Big Oil’s Takeover of Venezuela

This episode details how the Trump administration's actions, including a perceived 'takeover' of Venezuela driven by big oil interests, represent an accelerating backslide in American democracy, demanding legal and civic resistance.

The Intersection with Michael Popok
The Intersection with Michael Popok
Jan. 6 Remembrance, LA Mayor Karen Bass, Richard Smallwood Talks
January 6th Capitol AttackPolitical CommentaryHistorical Revisionism
Jan 7, 2026

Jan. 6 Remembrance, LA Mayor Karen Bass, Richard Smallwood Talks

This episode delivers a scathing remembrance of the January 6th Capitol attack, contrasting political narratives with firsthand accounts and highlighting the ongoing fight for civil rights and the power of gospel music.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Jan. 6 Remembrance, LA Mayor Karen Bass, Richard Smallwood Talks
January 6th Capitol AttackPolitical HypocrisyHistorical Revisionism
Jan 7, 2026

Jan. 6 Remembrance, LA Mayor Karen Bass, Richard Smallwood Talks

This episode sharply contrasts Democratic and Republican narratives surrounding the January 6th Capitol attack, featuring insights from LA Mayor Karen Bass and a deep dive into the life and music of gospel maestro Richard Smallwood.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Jan. 6 Remembrance, LA Mayor Karen Bass, Richard Smallwood Talks
January 6th InsurrectionPolitical CommentaryRepublican Party
Jan 7, 2026

Jan. 6 Remembrance, LA Mayor Karen Bass, Richard Smallwood Talks

This episode delivers a sharp critique of Republican efforts to downplay the January 6th insurrection, featuring insights from political figures and a profound interview with gospel maestro Richard Smallwood on music, mental health, and his personal journey.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Jack Smith Testifies to Congress on Trump Crimes | Part 1
Special Counsel investigationDonald Trump2020 election interference
Jan 3, 2026

Jack Smith Testifies to Congress on Trump Crimes | Part 1

Special Counsel Jack Smith defended his investigations into former President Trump before Congress, asserting strong evidence for charges and pushing back on claims of political motivation and overreach, while highlighting restrictions on his testimony.

The Intersection with Michael Popok
The Intersection with Michael Popok
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