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Episodes
7.22.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Biden Drops Out & Endorses Harris, Black Men for Harris, How Does Harris Get On The Ballot?
President Joe Biden's decision to not seek re-election and his endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris paves the way for her to become the first Black woman and Asian American to lead a major party ticket.
We are talking to political strategists and members of the Congressional Black Caucus about...
7.19.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Dems press Biden to drop out; Trump's insane RNC speech, Hurricane Beryl aftermath
As the Democratic National Convention approaches, there are increasing calls for Biden to drop out of the race. US Representative Danny Davis will discuss how Democrats are managing the growing pressure and the turmoil within the party.
Last night, Trump gave a rambling nomination speech, discussing dangerous foreig...
7.18.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: RMU Special: IAM's Fight to Unionize Delta Ramp Workers
Delta Air Lines Ramp Workers, labor, and community allies are here to discuss their ongoing fight for union representation with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, or IAM.
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7.17.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Dems want Biden out to take out Harris; Rep. Joyce Beatty talks pressure on CBC
Vice President Kamala Harris on the campaign trail in Michigan. A national security adviser to former Vice President Mike Pence joined her today in discussing the importance of keeping Trump out of the White House. We'll have some of that conversation.
California Congressman Adam Schiff is the latest Democrat to ...
7.16.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Ohio Lawmakers React to Vance, Biden Speaks at the 115th NAACP National Convention
Ohio lawmakers are not too happy with Trump's selection of J.D. Vance as his running mate. Congresswoman Shotel Brown is here and will share her thoughts on the former "never Trumper."
President Joe Biden just spoke at the 115th NAACP National Convention. We'll show you what he had to say and then dip into the econo...
7.15.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: JD Vance Trump's VP Pick, Trump Case Dismissed, Biden's Black Voter Support, GA Bail Reform Victory
The Republicans officially make a convicted felon their presidential nominee, and JD Vance, an election denier, is the Republican Vice President pick.
A federal judge dismissed the charges in Trump's stolen documents case.
Black Voters Matter Co-founders say the calls for Biden to step aside are ...
7.11.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Biden Addresses The Nation, Study Finds Biden's debate performance has 'almost no impact' on race
President Joe Biden will speak to the nation tonight at 6:30p EST to address his presidential candidacy. We will stream his speech live and have post analysis about what he said.
We'll also examine why some Democrats are calling for him to step down.
We'll look at a recent study by Northeastern U...
7.10.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Harris Speaks at Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.’s 71st Boulé, Biden's Black Battleground Support
LIVE from Dallas, Texas, where Vice President Kamala Harris spoke at the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.’s 71st Boulé.
We'll show you what the Vice President said to her sorority sisters and how they responded to what she had to say.
Also, on tonight's show, the executive director of BlackPAC...
7.9.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Project 2025 Warning, 1st Lady Blasts Trump,Fla. Cops Kill Black Gun Owner,Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F
Project 2025 was the topic on Capitol Hill during today's House Weaponization of the Federal Government Committee hearing. Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett warned everyone about the dangers of what will happen if Trump gets re-elected. We'll show you what she said, and you'll see The Lincoln Projec...
7.8.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Biden is Running, VP Harris & Trump Dangers, Black Unemployment,Netflix's Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F
President Joe Biden is making it known he will not step aside and will continue his quest to remain in the White House.
Tonight, we'll break down the cause of the Biden election anxiety.
Congresswoman Maxine Waters has some stern words for those who say Biden is too old for a second term.
V...
7.2.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump's Sentencing Delay, Wis. School's $20M Lawsuit, Greenwood's New Plan, Civil Rights Act 60th
Convicted felon Donald Trump wasted no time trying to cash in on the Supreme Court's ruling giving presidents some immunity. We'll examine how the conservative-leaning court's ruling could impact his York criminal sentencing.
A Wisconsin school is facing a multimillion-dollar lawsuit for not protecting...
6.26.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Shelby Co. v. Holder: 11 Years Later, GA Judge Booted From Bench, CNN Denies Black Media From Debate
Today is the eleventh anniversary of Shelby County v. Holder, the Supreme Court decision that significantly weakened the 1965 Voting Rights Act. We'll look at what lawmakers had to say and talk to Melanie Campbell, the President and CEO of the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation, about ...
6.28.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Right wing SCOTUS rulings, Dems fret over Biden, Kamala Harris hits Trump HARD
The Supreme Court released several decisions today, from criminalizing the unhoused to limiting the power of prosecutors to pursuing obstruction charges against Jan. 6th rioters to making it more difficult for federal agencies to issue rules. We'll break down the implications of each of these rulings.
Two former Texas...
6.25.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Protecting Private HBCUs, White WVa Couple Uses Black Kids as Slaves, Fearless Fund Co-founder Resigns
Two North Carolina HBCUs are struggling to survive, and some are trying to force a merger between Shaw and Saint Augustine's University to acquire their land. I'll talk to alums from both institutions about their mission to protect private HBCUs.
A white West Virginia couple is accused of using t...
6.24.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Dobbs Decision: 2 years later, Poor People's Campaign March on D.C., Rep. Jamaal Bowman's Campaign
Today marks two years since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. The decision ended the constitutional right to an abortion and allowed states to decide whether to restrict access to the procedure or not. We'll talk to an OB/GYN about how reproductive healthcare has changed. And Vice Presiden...
6.21.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Colo. Cop Kills Unarmed Black Man, SCOTUS Gun Ruling, Summer Travel, Black Women in Comedy Laff Fest
A Black Colorado family wants the Aurora officer who shot their relative—an unarmed Black man—charged with his murder. The family's attorney will explain what happened to Kye-Lynn Lewis.
The Supreme Court upholds a federal law barring people who are the subject of domestic violence restraining orde...
6.20.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Fighting Against Neo-Segregationists, Sen. Ted Cruz Donor Documents Leaked, LA's 10 Commandments Law
Color of Change launches a campaign against Goldman Sachs and other groups funding neo-segregationists. Rashad Robinson is here to explain why and who they are going after.
A reporter finds documents revealing some donors of Texas Senator Ted Cruz.
That reporter will be here to explain ho...
6.19.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Juneteenth 2024; Verzuz to air on Elon Musk’s X; Willie Mays dies; World Sickle Cell Day
As we celebrate Cel-Liberation Day and commemorate the celebration of emancipation, we'll examine the loophole that enables schools nationwide to ignore Juneteenth's importance.
We'll also talk to the CEO of OneUnited Bank, the largest Black-owned bank in the U.S., who says emancipation has four economic bene...
6.18.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Fla. Democrats in all 140 races, Disillusioned Black Farmers, VP Harris & Quavo on Gun Violence
The Florida Democrats will have candidates in each of the 140 state legislative races. Democratic Party Chair Nikki Freed is here to discuss how they plan to break the Republican's supermajority hold.
Black Farmers are showing some frustration with the Biden administration. We'll discuss the New Y...
6.17.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Houston's Uplift Harris Halted,Fla. Black Dist. Eliminated,Roland Dissects Trump's Black Roundtable
The Texas Supreme Court ruled against Harris County's new guaranteed income pilot program, saying it could be unconstitutional. The Harris County Attorney is here to discuss the Uplift Harris program and its future.
We'll explain why Maryland Governor Wes Moore pardoned more than 175,000 people.
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