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#RolandMartinUnfiltered is a daily show broadcast from Washington, DC, that will focus on news, politics, culture, entertainment, social justice, sports, education, business, and finance. If it’s important to you, we will cover it. You will be treated to some of the top minds in education, public policy, and academia, discussing the news of the day and why it matters to us. Visit http://rolandmartinunfiltered.com for more information and to join the #BringTheFunk Fan Club. Your support is vital and will help make the #RolandMartinUnfiltered Daily Digital Show a reality.

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8.26.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump Targets Fed Gov Lisa Cook, #47 Lies Backfire, Nat’l Guard Threats, JohnTom's BBQ

Trump's newest target is Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, the first Black woman ever to hold that seat. Morgan Harper from the American Economic Liberties Project and strategist Rhonda Foxx will join us to break down why he's set his sights on Cook. 

Trump's so‑called 'truth' backfires in spectacular fashion. We'll show you how Fox exposed the lie.
Trump says Chicago is next to have the National Guard on its streets. Well, Reverend Dr. Michael Pfleger has some choice words for the twice-impeached, criminally convicted felon-in-chief, Donald "The Con" Trump.

In tonight's Black Star Network Marketplace, we head straight to the pit with John Tom's BBQ, where a Black‑owned business, bold flavor, and community come together.

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Trump Targets Fed Gov Lisa Cook, #47 Lies Backfire, Nat’l Guard Threats, JohnTom's BBQ

8.22.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Black Voters Matter Relaunches ‘We Fight Back’; SCOTUS OKs $780M DEI Cuts; Rep. Corey Paris Threats

Black Voters Matter is expanding its mission. Beyond protecting Black voting rights, the organization is focusing on uplifting Black communities with the relaunch of its We Fight Back campaign. We'll speak with the co-founders about their renewed strategy.

In a narrow 5–4 decision, the Supreme Court sides with the Trump administration's cutting over $780 million in federal research grants connected to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

Black Connecticut State Representative Corey Paris says he's received hate-filled threats after being falsely accused of "doxxing" sensitive information about ICE. He'll join us to share his side of the story.

The U.S. Department of Education says George Mason University violated civil rights laws by factoring in race and other personal characteristics during hiring and promotion decisions.

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Black Voters Matter Relaunches ‘We Fight Back’; SCOTUS OKs $780M DEI Cuts; Rep. Corey Paris Threats

8.19.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Texas Rep. Nicole Collier Sleeps on House Floor; Agents Flood D.C.; Black Breast ACancer Trial

Texas State Rep. Nicole Collier refuses to back down, she's even sleeping on the House floor--- to fight Republican power plays and she's joining us live.

More federal officers are flooding Washington, D.C., but with the DOJ investigating claims that low crime numbers were manipulated, or is this just a way to justify the federal takeover?

Black women face higher breast cancer mortality, coming up, we talk to Ricki Fairley about a life saving trial.

And don't miss tonight's Marketplace segment with international travel chef Joanne Thomas bringing global flavors to your table.

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Texas Rep. Nicole Collier Sleeps on House Floor; Agents Flood D.C.; Black Breast Cancer Trial

8.18.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: TX Dems Back for Maps Fight; D.C. Agent Surge; Spike Lee Exclusive & Black Breast Cancer
 
Texas Democrats are back at the state Capitol after weeks of breaking quorum. What's next in the high-stakes battle over redistricting... State Reps Aichea Davis and Jolanda Jones join us live to discuss the Democrats' plans.
 
In Washington, D.C., hundreds of federal agents are being deployed. We'll have the latest on what this means for the nation's capital.
 
Plus, an exclusive interview with legendary filmmaker Spike Lee, diving into his latest projects and the stories he's determined to tell.
 
And on World Breast Cancer Research Day, we're talking about why research focused on Black women matters. Ricki Fairley, CEO of Touch, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance, joins us to share the fight for equity in healthcare.
 
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TX Dems Back for Maps Fight; D.C. Agent Surge; Spike Lee Exclusive & Black Breast Cancer

8.15.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered:D.C. Sues Trump Over Police Takeover; Obama & Moore vs. #47; Gov. Newsom TX Maps Plan
 
Washington, D.C. is suing the Trump administration over an unprecedented overreach, challenging the federal takeover of the city's police as officials fight to end Trump's control after 30 days. Lauren Burke joins us to report from the ground on the vulnerable communities being affected.
 
Democrats are escalating their fight... Wes Moore and former President Obama are speaking out against the administration's moves to undermine democracy.
 
In California, Governor Gavin Newsom unveils a bold ballot measure to block Republican redistricting efforts in Texas. We'll talk with Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee about what's at stake.
And out of Florida, prosecutors won't press charges in the disturbing arrest of a Black college student, William McNeil Jr., beaten during a traffic stop. We'll share the latest details.
 
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D.C. Sues Trump Over Police Takeover; Obama & Moore vs. #47; Gov. Newsom TX Maps Plan

8.14.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Texas Redistricting Battle Rages; Gov. Newsom's 'Election Rigging' Measure; Trump Pushes PragerU
 
In Texas, the redistricting battle continues. Top state Republicans have announced they'll adjourn the current special legislative session early this Friday--only to immediately gavel in a brand new session that same day. We'll speak with several Texas state representatives about what's really going on and what's next.
 
California Governor Gavin Newsom hosted a live press conference featuring multiple state officials to announce the launch of the Election Rigging Response Act--a proposed ballot measure aimed at countering Republican-led redistricting efforts in Texas.
 
Also tonight, Prosecutors in Florida have announced they will not pursue charges against the sheriff's deputy involved in the controversial arrest of William McNeil Jr. We'll break down what this decision means.
 
Plus, outrage is growing over Donald Trump's replacement for PBS--a controversial animated video produced by PragerU. The video features a cartoon Christopher Columbus claiming "slavery was no big deal." 
 
And as Social Security celebrates its 90th anniversary, President Trump has signed a proclamation from the Oval Office, promising to "always defend Social Security" while touting a new tax cut for seniors. Uh huh... we've got a few thoughts on that.
 
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Texas Redistricting Battle Rages; Gov. Newsom's 'Election Rigging' Measure; Trump Pushes PragerU

8.13.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Texas Dems Set to Return; Gen. Lee High Name Restored; Sonya Massey Law; Trump Extends DC Crackdown
 
Texas Democrats say they're set to return to the state after blocking a controversial redistricting vote. We'll speak with one of the state representatives who fled Texas to protest the legislation.
Also in Texas, the Midland Independent School District's board of trustees has voted to restore the name of Confederate General Robert E. Lee to a local high school--reversing a decision made just five years ago.
 

In Illinois, change is coming after the heartbreaking police shooting of Sonya Massey last summer. Governor JB Pritzker has signed the Sonya Massey Bill into law. We'll talk to the family's attorney about what this legislation means.
 
Plus, three days into his federal takeover of Washington, D.C., Donald Trump says he plans to extend the crackdown beyond its 30-day limit--with or without Congress. We'll talk to a Black author who says this is part of a long history of criminalizing Black cities in America.
 
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Texas Dems Set to Return; Gen. Lee High Name Restored; Sonya Massey Law; Trump Extends DC Crackdown

8.11.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump Seizes D.C. Police, 800 Guard Deployed; TX Dems Block Quorum; VA Axes 400K Union Contracts
 
Donald Trump has done something no president has ever done before.... Putting D.C.'s police force under federal control and sending in 800 National Guard troops. The mayor calls Trump's actions "unsettling and unprecedented." We'll talk with Markus Batchelor from People For the American Way about what this means for democracy and civil rights in the nation's capital.
 

Meanwhile, for a second straight week, more than 50 Texas House Democrats remain out of state, blocking Republicans from reaching the quorum needed to push through a controversial mid-decade redistricting plan. We'll bring you the latest on this high stakes political standoff and what it means for voting rights in Texas.
 
And in a sweeping move affecting hundreds of thousands of workers, the Department of Veterans Affairs has terminated union contracts for over 400,000 employees. We'll break down which unions are impacted and what this means for VA staff nationwide.
 
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Trump Federalizes D.C. PD, Eyes Black Cities; #47 Backs Jones; DHS ‘Speedway Slammer’; TX Map Fight

8.8.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: TX Dems Break Quorum, Abbott Threats; AL Map Violates VRA; DOJ Probes Letitia James
 
Texas Democrats are standing firm, breaking quorum despite threats from Governor Abbott and the GOP. We'll hear live from Jon Rosenthal, Texas House Vice Chair of the Redistricting Select Committee, who's currently in Illinois with the latest on this high stakes showdown.
 
Plus, a federal court once again rules Alabama's congressional map violates the Voting Rights Act by diluting Black voters' power, A major ruling with big political implications.
 
And in a new twist, the Department of Justice opens a criminal investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James, following her civil fraud victory against former President Trump. We'll break down what this means for the ongoing legal battles.
 
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TX Dems Break Quorum, Abbott Threats; AL Map Violates VRA; DOJ Probes Letitia James

8.7.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Abbott: State & FBI Track TX Dems; Record-High Tariffs Hit; Hegseth’s $10M for Confederate Monuments
 
Texas Governor Greg Abbott says the state and possibly even the FBI is tracking down Democratic lawmakers who fled to stop the GOP's redistricting plan. We'll talk to two of those lawmakers, State Reps Christian Manuel and Lauren Ashley Simmons, about what's really going down in Texas and what's at stake.
 
Also... those new tariffs... They just kicked in today, and they're the highest we've seen in modern U.S. history. We're talking record-high import taxes. What that means for your paycheck, your bills, and your business-- Economist Gbenga Ajilore and supply chain expert Jennifer Barbossa will break it all the way down.
 
And Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is spending $10 million to bring back Confederate monuments. Yeah, you heard that right. We'll unpack the politics, the price tag, and the message behind the move.
 
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Abbott: State & FBI Track TX Dems; Record-High Tariffs Hit; Hegseth’s $10M for Confederate Monuments

7.8.20 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Facebook boycott; Black militia marches in GA: Not Fucking Around Coalition leader speaks; 3 million Covid-19 cases in the United States with no end in sight; Movement for Black Lives unveils their proposal for police reform; White couple seen vandalizing a BLM mural charged with a hate crime; San Francisco lawmaker wants to make race based 911 calls a crime; Dr. Howard Fuller talks school choice Support #RolandMartinUnfiltered via the Cash App ☛ https://cash.app/$rmunfiltered or via PayPal ☛https://www.paypal.me/rmartcinunfiltered #RolandMartinUnfiltered Partner: Ceek Be the first to own the world's first 4D, 360 Audio Headphones and mobile VR Headset. Check it out on www.ceek.com and use the promo code RMVIP2020 - The Roland S. Martin YouTube channel is a news reporting site covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.
 
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