#RolandMartinUnfiltered
#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.
Episodes
4.22.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: SCOTUS Tackles Unhoused Crisis, Fla. Former Felons Voting Rights, Mental Health v Illness
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The Supreme Court confronts the nation's homelessness crisis by hearing arguments about the legality of local laws used against people camping on public streets and parks. We'll talk to the Center for American Progress' ...
Minn. Family Sues Cop Who Killed Son, NPR's Mess, Dissecting Stephen A. Smith's Comments About Trump
4.19.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Minn. Family Sues Cop Who Killed Son, NPR's Mess, Dissecting Stephen A. Smith's Comments About Trump
The family of a Black Minnesota man who was killed by a state trooper during a traffic stop filed a federal civil rights lawsuit, alleging that the fatal shooting was unjustified and unlawful. Civil Rights attorney Harry Daniels is back to discuss yet another case of a black man killed by law enfo...
Houston's Uplift Harris, Trump Jury Selected, Black Voters Matter Sick & Tired Campaign,BSN's Future
4.18.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Houston's Uplift Harris, Trump Jury Selected, Black Voters Matter Sick & Tired Campaign,BSN's Future
A Texas judge rejects Attorney General Ken Paxton's claim that a Harris County program to help low-income households violates the state's constitution.
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Harris County Attorney is here to discuss the Uplif...
4.17.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Ga. Jailers Watch Inmate Get Choked, Jontay Porter Banned, Sudan's Civil War, AI & Music Production
Three Georgia County jailers are facing a lawsuit for standing by as a restrained inmate gets choked by a chain. Civil Rights attorney Harry Daniels will be here to discuss the case.
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NBA player Jontay Por...
4.16.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Haynes Resigns From Rainbow Push, SCOTUS & Jan. 6, Sudan's Civil War, Ark. LEARN Act, Truthing Game
The US Supreme Court considers a January 6 prosecutions law that could impact the Trump election interference case.
Dr. Frederick Haynes has resigned as the CEO and President of Rainbow Push Coalition.
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Trump's Criminal Trial Begins, FBI Baltimore Bridge Collapse Probe, Fisk's Morgan Price Historic Win
4.15.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump's Criminal Trial Begins, FBI Baltimore Bridge Collapse Probe, Fisk's Morgan Price Historic Win
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Donald Trump's hush money trial in New York began today. He's facing 34 felony counts and up to 4 years in prison. We'll discuss what this means for the upcoming election.
The FBI opened a criminal inve...
4.12.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Ala. Town Sued For Not Having Elections,Remembering OJ Simpson,Discussing Sex with Dr. Rachael Ross
A small Alabama town is being sued after white officials refused for three years to allow its first Black mayor to exercise his mayoral duties. We'll be joined by one of the attorneys from the Legal Defense Fund who filed a preliminary injunction to force Newbern, a town of about 133 people, to ho...
3.22.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Haiti's Humanitarian Crisis Worsens, Working with Shirley Chisholm, The Anti-DEI Crusade
The situation in Haiti is worsening as gangs continue to wreak havoc on the innocent and the country's transitional government struggles to take shape. Retired Army Lieutenant General Russel Honoré is here to explain what needs to be done to get Haiti back on track.
Netflix's biopic Shirley premiered to...
4.11.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: OJ Simpson Dies, OH Cop Shoots Black Teen With Fake Gun, DEI & Corporate Responsibility
We are remembering Orenthal James Simpson. The college and pro football hall of famer, actor, and broadcaster has died of cancer at age 76.
Bruce S. Gordon, former Verizon Executive and former CEO of the NAACP, will join us to discuss the importance of corporate responsibility and DEI.
House Minority ...
Ill.'s 96 shots in 41 seconds, Fla. Deputies Disciplined for Strip Search,Miss. Goon Squad Sentenced
4.10.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Ill.'s 96 shots in 41 seconds, Fla. Deputies Disciplined for Strip Search,Miss. Goon Squad Sentenced
LIVE from Augusta, Georgia, at the Masters Tournament.
Chicago police fired 96 shots in 41 seconds, killing a young Black man during a traffic stop. We'll show you some of the bodycam videos and talk to the civil rights attorney representing the family.
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Ariz.'s 160 Yr Old Abortion Law, Fla. Man Paralyzed by Cops' Bullets, Dementia & The Black Community
4.9.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Ariz.'s 160 Yr Old Abortion Law, Fla. Man Paralyzed by Cops' Bullets, Dementia & The Black Community
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Arizona reinstates a 160-year-old abortion ban. We'll talk to the medical director and owner of a family planning facility in Arizona about how this ruling will a...
4.8.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Jonathan Majors Avoids Jail,Black Fla. Man Guilty of DUI,DEI & Medical School, Minority Health Month
Actor Jonathan Majors escapes jail but must undergo domestic violence counseling. Lauren Victoria Burke was in the New York Courtroom; she'll give us a first-hand account of what happened the the judge handed down Majors' sentence.
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4.4.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: MLK Killed 56 Years Ago Today, Non-Shooting Police-Involved Deaths, Fla. Cop Plants Empty Bottle
Fifty-six years ago, a shot rang out and struck Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as he stood on the second floor of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee. Tonight, we'll show you how the nation is remembering one of the most prominent leaders in the civil rights movement.
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4.3.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Roland blasts Candace Owens; cops run over Black Miss. Man; FanBase raises $17M
A black Mississippi family says their 17-year-old son died after being chased and run over by a police officer. The Family attorney, Ben Crump, will be here tonight to explain how the walk home for Kadarius Smith ended up in his death.
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4.2.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Black Miss. Teen Killed By Cop Cruiser, Fla. Abortion Vote, Menthol Ban Lawsuit, World Autism Day
A black Mississippi family says their 17-year-old son died after being chased and run over by a police officer. The Family attorney, Ben Crump, will be here tonight to explain how the walk home for Kadarius Smith ended up in his death.
Florida's Supreme Court will allow a 6-week abortion ban to take...
4.1.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Stop The Attack on HBCUs TOWN HALL Live from Nashville, Tenn.
We are live in Nashville, streaming from Pleasant Green Baptist Church.
Roland Martin will be joined by Students, Alumni, and community leaders to discuss the attack on HBCUs, especially what has taken place at Tennessee State University.
The Republicans pushed out the Board of Trustees, allowing Governor Bill Lee to appoint new mem...
3.29.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Louis Gossett, Jr. Dies, Crystal Mason Acquitted, Tenn. GOP Allege Dems Back-Door Dealing with TSU
Black Hollywood is mourning the loss of the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar, Louis Gossett, Jr. Tonight, we celebrate his life.
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"Shirley...
Haiti's Crisis, Tenn. GOP Votes To Vacate TSU's Trustee Board, SC. Congressional Maps HBCU All-Stars
3.28.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Haiti's Crisis, Tenn. GOP Votes To Vacate TSU's Trustee Board, SC. Congressional Maps HBCU All-Stars
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The United Nations says over 1500 people have been ...
3.27.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: New TSU Audit Released, Atlanta PD Wrongful Termination Lawsuit, GA House Vouchers Denied
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As Tennessee State University narrows its choices for its next pre...
3.26.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: MD Bridge Collapse, TSU Board Dismantling, Kan. Man Sues Congressman, Hip-Hop Charades
Maryland rescuers continue to search for missing workers after Baltimore bridge collapse. Their employer says the six workers are presumed dead.
The U.S. Supreme Court heard a challenge to the Food and Drug Administration's regulation of mifepristone, a widely used drug used in medication abortions. We'll lis...
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