#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
10.16.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: 18 Days to Midterms: Black Vote Push, Wealth Gap Crisis, LA Mayor Race Erupts
LIVE from Indianapolis where Roland is attending the 40th Anniversary Season of Steward Speakers for "Black in America: From Conversation to Action."
We are 18 days away from the midterm elections, and one organization is applying the pressure by investing thousands of dollars to engage more than 30 million people...
10.15.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Louisiana Black Seat at Risk. Texas Polling Cuts Stand. KKK Sign Disrupts GOP Dinner
Louisiana's Callais case isn't completely over just yet. A federal court will soon decide whether the state's only majority-Black seat gets erased from the table. The Founder and President of Power Coalition for Equity and Justice will explain what will happen in the October 27 hearing.
A Texas ...
10.14.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump Pushes Voter Roll Purges. GOPer Andy Harris Melts Down. Black Women Mobilize Midterm Voters
An organization powered by Black women is on a mission ahead of the midterm elections to use their influence to bring others to the polls. The National Coalition on Black Civic Participation CEO and President will discuss their "Get Out the Vote" tour.
Once again, the Trump administration is pushing ...
10.13.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Black Family Can Sue FBI Agent Over Wrong Raid. SF Cops Beat Black Man. Tupac Suspect Sentenced
A Black Georgia family can sue the FBI agent who raided the wrong house. We'll talk to the family's attorney about the case and why it's taken so long for them to get justice.
The San Francisco Public Defender's Office released police body camera video showing officers beating a black suspe...
10.12.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Feds Search Ilhan Omar's Home. DOJ Probes TV Networks. National Guard Near D.C. Ballot Boxes
Federal authorities searched the D.C. home of the nation's first Somali American lawmaker. Congresswoman Ilhan Omar over long-standing immigration-related accusations from Republicans.
The Justice Department is investigating five major television broadcast networks for potentially violating federal ...
Trump Vs. Lisa Cook & Somalis. Ossoff Hits MAGA Rival Over White Nationalist Ties. Black Atty Vs. DA
10.9.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump Vs. Lisa Cook & Somalis. Ossoff Hits MAGA Rival Over White Nationalist Ties. Black Atty Vs. DA
The twice-impeached, criminally convicted felon-in-chief, Donald "The Con" Trump, continues to attack people of color.
He has established a committee to investigate Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, based on allegations that she made false statements regarding "one or more mortgage i...
SPLC Strikes Back. Trump Targets Black Homeownership. Angie Nixon Showdown. Jesse Jackson Remembered
10.8.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: SPLC Strikes Back. Trump Targets Black Homeownership. Angie Nixon Showdown. Jesse Jackson Remembered
Color of Change is fighting for the Southern Poverty Law Center. We'll talk to the organization's president about why the nation's largest Online racial justice organization is demanding a meeting with Fidelity over blocked SPLC grants.
The racist Trump Administration continues to wage war on...
10.7.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Lincoln U HBCU Underfunding Suit. Musk Data Center Chaos. Fearless Fund DEI Fight. Freddie Jackson
We'll talk to the attorneys representing Lincoln University students and alumni who filed a lawsuit against the state of Missouri. They are seeking hundreds of millions of dollars, claiming the state persistently underfunded the HBCU.
Memphis, Tennessee's city council meeting erupted int...
10.6.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: College Sports Act Faces House Hurdles. Black Census Reveals Priorities. Freddie Jackson Dies At 70
TThe Protect College Sports Act must acnow clear the U.S. House of Representatives after passing the Senate, the legislation now faces key hurdles and a growing list of concerns for those who oppose it, which could derail the bill.
Jury selection begins for a Ohio Black father charged with murdering...
Supreme Court Opens New Term. Nolan Wells Family Seeks Federal Probe. Trump AI Site Tracks Americans
10.5.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Supreme Court Opens New Term. Nolan Wells Family Seeks Federal Probe. Trump AI Site Tracks Americans
The U.S. Supreme Court kicked off the 2026-2027 term addressing issues such as climate change, the 2nd amendment, and Baltimore City State's Attorney's request to hear her appeal regarding her federal perjury convictions. We'll discuss key cases and issues on the fall docket.
Nolan Wells' fam...
Deputy Who Killed Roger Fortson Acquitted. Black Unemployment Hits 7%. Racist Video Leads To Arrests
10.2.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Deputy Who Killed Roger Fortson Acquitted. Black Unemployment Hits 7%. Racist Video Leads To Arrests
New SNAP policies went into effect October 1st.... making it harder to maintain eligibility across the U -.S.....We'll have two experts to talk about the future of SNAP....
The "September Jobs Report" came out and the numbers did NOT come out as predicted....and they are even WOSE for black unemplo...
10.1.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: AFSCME's 1st Black President Retires. Botham Jean Killer Paroled. Renee Good Family Sues ICE
AFSCME's first Black president, Lee Saunders, is stepping down. I'll talk to him about the changes he's seen in unions over the years and how unions will play a major role in the November election.
Dallas pastor Dr. Frederick Haynes III is looking to be the next person to represent Texas' 30th ...
9.30.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Roger Fortson Killing: Deputy Testifies. Byron Donalds Faces FAMU Crowd. Hinojosa Takes On Abbott
A Florida jury heard from the Former Okaloosa County, Florida deputy who killed a Black Airman. We'll show you what he said happened the day he killed Roger Fortson in May 2024.
You'll see how Republican nominee for Florida governor, Congressman Byron Donald, handled the tough crowd of Flo...
9.29.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: College Sports Act Passes Senate. Jack Smith Hearing Erupts. Roger Fortson Trial Begins
The Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act, and it will now go to the House of Representatives. We'll talk with a profound sports journalists about what it means if this moves forward and the dangers the bill continues to pose.
Things got extremely heated at a Senate hearing today as Jack Smith defended h...
9.28.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: College Sports Act Fight. Early Vote Shift. Kwanzaa Stamp Honors Black Art. Ghana Rejects U.S. Deal
Senate continues to debate the controversial Protect College Sports Act. We'll talk to a policy analyst for the Center for Law and Social Policy about the potential negative impacts of this legislation.
We'll talk to the executive director of America Votes about the new voter poll showing that...
9.25.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: NJ Election Shakeup. Trump DOJ Ends Desegregation Oversight. SCOTUS Backs Voter Verification
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill didn't just lose a Lieutenant Governor when Dr. Dale Caldwell resigned today; she also lost a Secretary of State. We'll show you who's now in charge of the state's elections coming up in 38 days.
Trump's Justice Department ended its watchdog role in more than ...
Booker Blasts College Sports Act. Roger Fortson Killing Heads To Trial. Black Beauty Funding Crashes
9.17.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Booker Blasts College Sports Act. Roger Fortson Killing Heads To Trial. Black Beauty Funding Crashes.
Senator Cory Booker pushes back on the Protect College Sports Act that was advanced by the Senate. Booker says y'all are wrong this actually doesn't help college athletes.
We'll also talk about Senator Mitch McConnell's suspicious absence and reappearance, after a video surfaced of him being instr...
200K Get Voting Rights Back. Bishop Barber Mobilizes Voters. Black Athletes Fight College Sports Act
9.18.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: 200K Get Voting Rights Back. Bishop Barber Mobilizes Voters. Black Athletes Fight College Sports Act
Over 200,000 previously incarcerated felons are being notified that their voting rights are being restored. The national organizer of the voting campaign will explain how thye are being notified.
We'll also talk about Bishop William Barber's kickoff of his 100-Day Voter Mobilization tou...
9.15.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Cory Booker Clashes With Kash Patel. Trump Name Blocked At Kennedy Center. Black Trucker Attack Trial
A heated exchange erupted during Tuesday's Senate Judiciary hearing after Corey Booker clashed with FBI Director Kash Patel about how he's leading the agency. journalist.
A federal judge says Trump's name must stay off the Kennedy Center, so the board votes to close the building for re...
Trump Mail Ballot Rules Blocked Again. Black MAGA YouTuber Stumped. Jemele Hill Talks NIL, Transfers
9.14.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump Mail Ballot Rules Blocked Again. Black MAGA YouTuber Stumped. Jemele Hill Talks NIL & Transfers
A federal judge, one the twice-impeached and convicted Don "The Con" Trump-appointed, said it's not happening. A second judge issued a preliminary injunction stopping the U.S. Postal Service's "Ballot Mail for Federal Elections" rule from taking effect
House and Senate return to Washingt...
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