#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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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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11.12.2025 #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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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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10.30.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Shutdown Day 30: Faith Leaders Blast MAGA Neglect, GA Power Fight, VA Redistricting Push, AfroTech 2025

LIVE from the 2025 AfroTech Convention in Houston's George R. Brown Convention Center.   

No prayers were answered this week in D.C.'s halls of power, as we reach day 30 of the Trump-MAGA government shutdown. Democratic and faith leaders are calling out lawmakers for neglecting the na...

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10.29.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Massey verdict, Baltimore mayor, Stacey Abrams talks AI at Afrotech 2025

A verdict is in... The former Illinois deputy who shot and killed Sonya Massey has been found guilty of second-degree murder. We'll explain why he may not spend any of his sentence behind bars. 

Former Atlanta Mayor Bill Campbell will be here to explain why the Soul of Atlanta Coalition is working to preserve the succes...

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10.28.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Maine GOP Targets Mail Voting, SNAP Cuts Hit Millions, Roxanne Brown Makes Labor History

Maine is attempting to make it more difficult for individuals, particularly seniors and people with disabilities, to vote by mail. This GOP-backed measure on the November ballot could restrict access for thousands.

Today marks day 28 of the government shutdown. Dozens of states are suing the Trump administrat...

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10.27.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Redistricting War Heats Up, Crockett Slams Trump Agenda, Massey Murder Trial, HBCU Prez Fights Back

It's a war over US congressional redistricting as more states are redrawing maps. 
Co-Founder and Executive Director of Black Voters Matter, Cliff Albright, is here to discuss how this will impact the black vote. 

Louisiana's Republican-led Senate votes to push back election dates, hop...

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10.22.2025 #rolandmartinunfiltered : Day 22 of Trump-MAGA Shutdown, GOP Map Power Grab, AZ Lawsuit, Chicago National Guard Order Blocked\It's Day 22 of the Trump-MAGA government shutdown, the second-longest shutdown in U.S. history. Texas Congressman Al Green is here tonight to discuss the Democratic plan. 

North Carolina's Republican-controlled Legislature passed a new congressional map that will boost the party further ahead...

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10.21.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Our Voices, Our Vote: VA Town Hall, Shutdown Day 21, Hakeem Jeffries Under Threat

We are LIVE in Fredericksburg, Virginia, at the Vision Community Church for a special edition of Roland Martin Unfiltered "Our Voices, Our Vote" Town Hall, powered by Virginia House Democrats and the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus.

We'll talk to Democratic candidates who are vying for and defending ...

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10.20.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Houston Special Election, Stephen A. vs Crockett, DHS AI Outrage, Black Women’s Health Crisis

Early voting is underway in Houston, Texas, for the special election to fill the seat left vacant after the passing of Congressman Sylvester Turner. We'll talk with candidate Jolanda Jones about her campaign and what's at stake.

So, we all see Stephen A. Smith trying to be a political...

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10.10.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: No Nobel Peace Prize for Trump, Day 10 Shutdown Pain, National Guard in Memphis

Donald "the Con" Trump takes an L -- losing out on the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. And the MAGA minions are crying foul, claiming he was robbed after a Venezuelan opposition leader took the honor.

In Los Angeles, Olympic dreams are turning into nightmares for a historic Black community. A new federal investi...

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