#RolandMartinUnfiltered

#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

December 8, 2025 135 mins

11.19.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Epstein Bill Awaits Trump, Ind. Mom’s Car Birth, Tuskegee Settlement, Fuentes Threat, Fanbase Update

Congress is waiting on Trump's signature as the Epstein files take center stage. Massachusetts Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley joins us live to explain what the legislation means, how it's moving through Congress, and what the public needs to know.

A Black Indiana mom was sent home from the ho...

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12.05.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: 70th Anniv. of Montgomery Bus Boycott | "Where Do We Go From Here?"

Live from Holt Street Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama, commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Montgomery Bus Boycott. 

Lasting 381 days, the boycott caused the city lines to lose between 30,000 and 40,000 in daily bus fares.  

Tonight, we remember those who walked so we could have equal rights.  Rights tha...

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12.4.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: 70 Years After Montgomery Boycott, VA Map Fight, Trump’s 2,000 Pardons, Killer Cop Seeks New Trial

Seventy years ago, the Montgomery Bus Boycott sparked a movement that changed America forever.  We'll talk about an unsung hero, Jo Ann Robinson, with Alabama State University's President.

Virginia Democrats dive into the redistricting wars, and Speaker Don Scott says he even feels sorry f...

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12.3.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump’s Deportation Sweep in NOLA, TX Ends Minority Biz Aid, Black Women’s Jobless Rate Soars

Federal agents launched "Operation Catahoula Crunch" in New Orleans--Trump's mass deportation machine hits Louisiana.  We'll talk to a reporter who can offer a perspective on what's happening in the Crescent City.

Texas just pulled the plug on programs that helped women- and minority-owne...

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12.1.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: HOPE Global Forums, Indiana Map Attack, Black History Erasure Fears, Fox News Culture War

LIVE in Atlanta at the HOPE Global Forums 2025 Annual Meeting.  You'll hear from leaders and changemakers who offer real solutions for our communities here and around the world.

Here's what else is coming up on Roland Martin Unfiltered, streaming live on the Black Star Network.

In Indiana, Republicans ar...

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11.25.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Epstein Files Fight, Trumpcare Stalls, Budget Clash Ahead, DC Mayor Exits, Emmett Till Site Opens

The Epstein Files, stalled Trumpcare, and a looming budget fight after the "One Big Beautiful Bill." Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz is here to break it all down.

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced she will not run for a fourth term.

The congressional gerrymandering battle between Republicans ...

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11.24.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Comey & Letitia James Cases Tossed, Trump Loan Rules Hit Nursing, Mass Blackout Planned


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11.21.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: TX GOP Cries Foul Over Map Ruling, Fuentes Infiltration Warning, ER Birth Scandal Explodes

There are some whiny Texas Republicans and calling it a double standard after judges call their redistricting plan 'racially gerrymandered.'  As State Attorney Ken Paxon prepares to appeal the decision, election officials and county parties scramble to adjust in the middle of the candidate filing perio...

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11.20.2025 #RolandMartinUnfilered: Black Women’s Jobless Spike, Maternal Health Crisis, Crockett Slams Trump’s Power Grab

The Labor Department just released the delayed September jobs report, which shows Black Women's Unemployment at 7.5%, the highest since 2021.
Morgan Harper is here to discuss why black women face more job cuts. 

ProPublica's investigation is exposing multiple women who died after being denied...

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11.18.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Texas Map Blocked, KC ‘Racist Cartel’ Case Advances, Epstein Files Vote, Memphis Guard Halted

A Texas judge blocks the GOP's new congressional map, and that could shake up the 2026 midterms. State Representative Jolanda Jones will explain how the ruling could shape the 2026 midterms. 

A federal judge is allowing a major RICO case to move forward in Kansas City.  We'll talk t...

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11.17.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: ICE Raids Rock NC, Texas ER Birth Horror, Pharrell’s Take on Politics, Trump Embraces Fuentes

More than 100 people got caught in North Carolina's "Charlotte Web" ICE operation.  North Carolina Sheriff Garry McFadden will describe aggressive raids sweeping through his county. 

Catholic Bishops join Pope Leo's criticisms of Trump's 'Indiscriminate' ICE Raids.

A Black Texas mother sa...

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11.13.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Longest Shutdown In History Ends, DOJ Tries To Block Calif. Map, Rev. Jesse Jackson Hospitalized

LIVE from the Butterfield Bermuda Championship.  I'll show you my conversation with PGA golfer Chase Johnson later in the show. 

Here's what else is coming up on Roland Martin Unfiltered, streaming live on the Black Star Network.

The longest government shutdown in history is over. Congresswo...

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11.12.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered:Shutdown Showdown Nears End, Trump-Epstein Emails Exposed, Latina History Made in Congress

The nation is on edge tonight, as the House is less than an hour away from a decisive vote that could end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.

After 50 days of waiting, Adelita Grijalva is finally sworn in, making history.  

Newly released emails link the twice-impeached, criminally convicte...

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11.11.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Senate Passes Bill to End Shutdown, HBCU Reopens After 10 Years, Texas A&M Ideology Clash


In a 60-40 vote, the Senate passed the funding bill that would end the longest government shutdown in history.  The bill heads to the House for a final vote. 

A Utah judge denied the GOP-passed congressional map, which created two competitive districts that still favored Republicans.

The re...

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11.10.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: 8 Dems Back Shutdown Deal, Face Backlash; Trump Worker Threats, Pardons Allies, Lenny Wilkens Dies

8 Dems Back Shutdown Deal & Face Backlash Trump Worker Threats, Pardons Allies Lenny Wilkins DiesEight Democrats are catching serious heat for crossing the aisle to end the government shutdown. They say they're just being practical, but their own party's calling it straight-up betrayal. 

Tr...

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10.7.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Historic Mississippi Shift: Dems Break GOP Grip, Shutdown Battle Enters New Phase

A big political shake-up in Mississippi as Republicans lose their supermajority after Democrats flip three key Senate seats. We'll hear directly from the newly elected senators about what this historic change means for the state.

Plus, on Day 38 of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, Democrats unveil a n...

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11.6.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump Ordered to Pay SNAP, Shutdown Chaos Deepens, Pelosi Retires, Labor Battle Builds

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to pay full SNAP benefits for November by Friday---a lifeline for more than 42 million Americans relying on food assistance.

In North Carolina, new GOP-drawn congressional maps are already under fire and they could dilute Black voting power just ahead of the 2026 ...

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11.5.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Dem Wins Rock MAGA, Jeffries & Scott React, Trump Filibuster Push, Memphis Fear Grows

Huge wins for Democrats - Democratic Leader Jeffries and Virginia House Speaker Don Scott will be here to discuss the victories that had the MAGA's  melting down.

The twice-impeached, criminally convicted felon-in-chief, Donald "The Con" Trump, wants Republicans to get rid of the Senate filibuster rule a...

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#BlackVotesMatter Election Night 2025 | #RolandMartinUnfiltered

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11.3.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Our Voices, Our Vote Town Hall, Obama Rallies Virginia Voters, Shutdown Day 34, Partial SNAP Relief

We are LIVE  from New Light Baptist Church in Virginia Beach, Virginia, for a special edition of Roland Martin Unfiltered titled "Our Voices, Our Vote," presented by the Virginia House Democrats and the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus.

Tomorrow is Election Day, and we will be speaking with De...

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