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Episodes
6.11.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump Renames Confederate Bases, $45M Dictator Parade, Travel Ban Protests & AI for Black Community
The twice-impeached, criminally convicted former president Donald Trump says he's restoring the original names of several military bases that once honored Confederate leaders.
D.C. is preparing for Trump's military parade, which is estimated to cost between $25 million and $45 million. We'...
6.10.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Hegseth Grilled Over $134M Calif. Guard Deployment, FL Sheriff-AG Clash, TX Voting Law & Cologne Butter
The military deployment to manage California's anti-ICE protests is expected to cost $134 million. We'll show you how Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth got grilled during today's hearing on Capitol Hill.
There's a showdown between a Black Florida sheriff and the state attorney general ov...
6.9.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: 300 National Guard in LA, Waters Denied, Travel Ban Hits Black Nations, Diddy Trial, Sly Stone Dies
Over the weekend, the Trump administration deployed 300 National Guard troops to Los Angeles following violent clashes between law enforcement and protesters sparked by aggressive immigration enforcement operations. We'll break down how this move may violate state sanctuary laws.
Congresswoman Maxine...
6.6.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: MAGA Targets Black Votes: Texas/La. Fight Back, Job Market Woes, Deportee Returns, Booker-Cruz Clash
We've been telling ya'll - these MAGA maggots are coming after our votes! We'll show you how lawmakers in Texas and Louisiana are fighting back!
Our job market is sending mixed signals. While the numbers suggest growth, millions of working families continue to struggle to make ends meet....
6.4.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Ras Baraka Sues After Arrest, CBO Blasts Big Beautiful Bill, Crockett for Top Oversight Panel Spot
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka is breaking his silence and taking legal action after his controversial arrest outside an immigration detention center, he says it was politically motivated, and he's joining us live as he campaigns for governor.
Plus, a scathing new report from the Congressional Budget Office ...
6.3.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Damning Diddy Trial Testimony, DOJ Grant Lawsuit, Michael Blake for NY Mayor & HBCU Fashion
In the Diddy trial, prosecutors called the California hotel security guard where Sean "Diddy" Combs was caught on video assaulting his then-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, in March 2016. Legal Analyst Candace Kelley joins us to break down today's testimony.
A national leader in criminal justice reform files ...
6.2.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Texas GOP Gerrymander, Tulsa’s $105M Road to Repair, Joni Ernst & Moral Monday Arrest
MAGA strikes again, in Tarrant County, Texas, commissioners are set to vote on a new political map after two months of debate over whether Republicans are trying to politically or racially gerrymander the county.
Tulsa's first Black mayor, Monroe Nichols, is unveiling a bold new initiative--The Road to R...
5.30.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Shocking S.C. Ocean Blvd Shooting, Trump Ends Black Biz Aid & History Channel Omits Slavery
A deadly shooting on South Carolina's Ocean Boulevard leaves 11 people injured--including teens-- and one person dead. Community leaders question whether the dead suspect shot the 11 people before police killed him. Tonight, we'll speak with an activist searching for answers and one of those young survi...
5.29.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Explosive Diddy Testimony, Trump Tariffs Paused, Musk Quits DOGE, Visa Crisis & RFK Vaccine Update
Explosive testimony rocks the courtroom in the Diddy trial... His former assistant takes the stand, accusing the hip-hop mogul of repeated sexual assault. We've got the latest from inside the courtroom and what it could mean for the case.
A federal appeals court granted the Trump administration's...
5.28.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: NC Voter Roll Lawsuit, Diddy Trial Update, Musk Rips ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ & Mike Sumler’s Death
The Justice Department sues North Carolina, accusing state election officials of failing to maintain accurate voter registration lists, which could potentially impact hundreds of thousands of registrations. We'll break down what's at stake and how this lawsuit could affect upcoming...
5.27.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Diddy on Trial, Trump’s Vietnam Golf Scheme, Pelley Slams Trump & SA White Genocide Response
We have more updates on the Diddy trial. The government's lead prosecutor, Maurene Comey, now says the prosecution will rest its case after five weeks, one week earlier than expected. Legal Analyst Candace Kelley joins us with the latest developments.
CBS News anchor Scott Pelley's anti-Trump gra...
5.23.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump Harvard student visa ban blocked, Bernie Sanders rips Dems, Diddy trial, Dire economic warning
Harvard just got a temporary win. A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration--at least for now--from revoking the university's ability to enroll international students.
Senator Bernie Sanders isn't holding back. On the Flagrant podcast, he called out the Democratic Party in a big way. We'...
5.20.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Ramaphosa & Trump meet, Newark ICE center clash, Chicago DOJ probe, Diddy trial, Bottoms for Ga. gov
The world is watching as South Africa's President touches down in D.C. for a high-stakes meeting with President Trump. We'll examine why this visit could reshape U.S.-Africa relations and what's at stake for both countries.
The GOP's new budget bill could mean major cuts to Medicaid and SNAP. W...
5.19.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Diddy trial bombshell, Biden prostate cancer diagnosis, St. Louis deadly tornados, New voter ID laws
The Diddy trial just took a jaw-dropping turn.... A Former Danity Kane member hit the stand with explosive testimony about shocking abuse and threats. We've got boots on the ground bringing you the latest from inside the courtroom.
Voting rights are under attack. Louisiana's new voter ID law is spa...
5.15.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Voting Rights Act dealt major blow, SCOTUS hears birthright citizenship case, New reparations bill
A federal court just delivered a gut punch to the Voting Rights Act. If you can't sue to protect your vote... who can? Judith Browne Dianis, the Executive Director of the Advancement Project National Office, will be here to discuss this ruling.
The Supreme Court takes on birthright ...
5.16.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: MAGA Marva elected FAMU prez, Diddy trial drama, SCOTUS police use of force case, Trump tariff impact
Controversy on the yard: Florida A&M named its 13th president, but not everyone's throwing up that Rattler strike. Outrage is boiling over. We've got the reaction and what's next for the FAMU family.
Drama in the Diddy trial--inside the courtroom as Cassie Ventura wraps up emotional testimony....
5.14.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Rep. Coleman vs. RFK Jr., Rep. Thompson & Noem clash, Diddy trial, Trump Qatar Jet, FAMU prez search
There were heated exchanges on Capitol Hill today.
First, New Jersey Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman confronted Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over proposed cuts to programs serving minority and low-income families.
And Homeland Security Secretary K...
4.18.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump lawlessness, DOGE/DOJ target non-profit, Sen. Van Hollen returns, MLK struggles in the North
We haven't made it to the first 100 days, and the twice-impeached, criminally convicted felon-in-chief, Donald "The Con" Trump, has unleashing lawlessness. Janai Nelson, the President and Director-Counsel at the Legal Defense Fund, will explain that although Trump's tactics aren't new, they can...
5.13.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Diddy trial: Cassie testifies, Jeffries warns GOP, Trump Car factories lie, Afrikaners refugees
Diddy's longtime girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, testified today about the alleged violence she experienced throughout their on-and-off 10-year relationship. Legal analyst Candace Kelley will join us to provide disturbing updates on this case.
What is Trump lying about now? He's claiming the surge of U.S. a...
5.9.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Diddy jury selection paused, ICE detains New Jersey Mayor, White South African refugees arrive
In a surprise move, the federal judge grants Sean "Diddy" Combs' attorneys' request to postpone sitting a jury. Our panelist, Candace Kelley, was in the courtroom today to give us details about the music mogul's appearance and what happened in court.
A Black Texas mother whose son was killed b...
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