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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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8.29.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Katrina 20 Years Later, Trump Nobel Prize Push, Black Ohioans Face Deep Inequities

Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina, we examine the lessons learned, the resilience of New Orleans' communities, and the road still ahead. Community leaders and educators will be here to share with us the changes that have helped keep the city thriving. 

The delusions from 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue hit a new high as some around the twice-impeached, criminally convicted felon-in-chief, Donald "The Con" Trump, are pushing for him to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. We'll show you how an Indian anchor broke down why he should never be considered for the coveted award. 

New data reveals deep inequities still impacting Black Ohioans in health, education, and opportunity. The president of the Ohio Legislative Black Caucus Foundation will be here to discuss the current state of affairs and what needs to change.

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Katrina 20 Years Later, Trump Nobel Prize Push, Black Ohioans Face Deep Inequities

8.28.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Louisiana Voting Rights SCOTUS Battle, Trump Firing Spree, U.S. Open Racism, Emmett Till 70th

Louisiana is taking its fight over voting rights straight to the U.S. Supreme Court. The state seeks to gut a key provision of the Voting Rights Act by prohibiting the use of race in redistricting. Activist Gary Chambers will be here to discuss what's really at stake for Black political power.

Trump's firing spree continues. His latest casualty, Surface Transportation Board member Robert Primus. Could it be his stance on a merger that got him fired?

Controversy at the U.S. Open... A French player is under fire after making racist remarks toward American Taylor Townsend, a Black woman, right after losing their match.

And the family of Emmett Till takes the same train ride from Chicago to Mississippi to commemorate the 70th anniversary of his brutal lynching. 

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Louisiana Voting Rights SCOTUS Battle, Trump Firing Spree, U.S. Open Racism, Emmett Till 70th

8.27.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Maxine Waters Shreds Trump Power Grabs, Chicago Pushback, GA Election Denier Fight

California Congresswoman Maxine Waters is here to talk about what that twice-impeached, criminally convicted felon-in-chief, Donald "The Con" Trump, has been up to: from "firing" Federal Reserve Governor, Lisa Cook, to deploying the National Guard to D.C., to threatening other cities, like Baltimore and Chicago.

Speaking of Chicago, Mayor Brandon Johnson says Trump's authoritarianism is not welcome in his city. He'll be here. 

Those idiots in the White House are telling the world they are taking over D.C. Union Station, when it's already under federal control. We'll talk to a D.C. councilmember about the real reason MAGA is attacking the capital city. 

A Fulton County, Georgia Commissioner says he's willing to go to jail to keep two 2020 election deniers off the county elections board. He'll be here to explain why. 

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Maxine Waters Shreds Trump Power Grabs, Chicago Pushback, GA Election Denier Fight

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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This Reg A+ offering is made available through StartEngine Primary, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment. You should read the Offering Circular (https://bit.ly/3VDPKjs (https://bit.ly/3ZQzHl0) related to this offering before investing.
 
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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

7.11.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Mosby Verdict Overturned, GA Voter Purge, Trump AI Superman, Trumpers #FAFO, Nigeria Rejects Trump
 
An appeals court overturned former Baltimore State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby's mortgage fraud conviction, but upheld her perjury convictions.
 
Georgia's Secretary of State plans to remove nearly 480,000 names from the state's voter rolls before the end of summer. We'll talk to a Georgia State Representative and a former Clerk for Justice Thurgood Marshall about how this massive purge may disenfranchise voters. 
 
A new AI image of Trump as Superman is getting massive criticism. 
 
More and more Trump supporters are voicing their regret for putting that con man back into office. It's a real FAFO moment!
 
Nigerian Foreign Minister quotes Public Enemy's Flavor Flav in response to Trump's proposal to deport Venezuelans to the African nation. 
 
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Mosby Verdict Overturned, GA Voter Purge, Trump AI Superman, Trumpers #FAFO, Nigeria Rejects Trump

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