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Jailed Black Mailman Death Sparks Lawsuit, Day 14 Shutdown Pain, Crockett vs GOP, NOLA Makes History Oct 14, 2025

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10.13.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Jailed Black Mailman’s Death Sparks Lawsuit, Day 14 Shutdown Pain, Crockett vs GOP, NOLA Makes History
A Minnesota police department and county are being accused of ignoring clear signs of a medical emergency involving a jailed Black mailman, which ultimately led to his death. We'll be speaking with one of the attorneys who filed the wrongful death lawsuit for Kingsley Bimpong.
Today marks day 14 of the government shutdown, with no end in sight. Over 4,000 federal employees have lost their jobs, while those who have the power to stop the shutdown continue to receive their paychecks.
In today's Crockett Chronicles, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett calls out Republican hypocrisy during a heated House hearing. She surprisingly admits that she and Marjorie Taylor Greene actually share similar views on healthcare.
New Orleans elects its first Latino Mayor.
Houston's historic 18th Congressional District is currently without representation following the passing of both Sheila Jackson Lee and her successor, Sylvester Turner. We'll talk with one of the candidates vying to fill that seat.
A small town in Mississippi has taken on a UK-based company and emerged victorious. Residents of Gloster claim that DRAX wants to increase pollution from its wood pellet plant in their town. We'll speak with a community organizer fighting to keep the air clean.
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Letitia James Indicted, Day 9 Shutdown Stalemate, Dems Press Johnson, Voting Rights at Risk Oct 10, 2025

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10.9.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Letitia James Indicted, Day 9 Shutdown Stalemate, Dems Press Johnson, Voting Rights at Risk
Letitia James, the New York attorney general who successfully convicted Trump, has been indicted by the Justice Department on fraud charges.
On the 9th day of the government shutdown, the Senate once again failed to pass a funding bill to get federal employees back to work. Florida Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz will be here to discuss the situation.
Democratic senators confronted Speaker Mike Johnson over his failure to swear in Arizona's Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva.
Memphis is preparing for the arrival of National Guard patrols, which are scheduled to begin on Friday.
LaTosha Brown, co-chair of Black Voters Matter, will discuss a recent report detailing the stakes of the Louisiana v. Callais case, which could gut Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
A Black creator says he was told to leave after his speech at the Forbes 30 Under 30 Summit. He'll explain why his speech on gun violence got him the boot.
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Shutdown Hits Wallets, Trump Targets Chicago Leaders, FL Kirk Bill, The Root’s Black Ownership Oct 09, 2025

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10.8.2025 #RolandMartinUnifltered: Shutdown Hits Wallets, Trump Targets Chicago Leaders, FL Kirk Bill, The Root’s Black Ownership
Many are seeing their pockets getting empty due to this administration's tariffs and policies. We'll talk to an economist about how this shutdown will affect your bank account. Washington Congressman Adam Smith will be here to talk about the eighth day of the government shutdown.
The criminally convicted man occupying the White House says Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker "should be in jail."
A Florida state senator will be here to talk about a controversial new bill that would force public universities to rename roads after White Supremacist Charlie Kirk or risk losing state funding.
And The Root's ownership returns to Black hands. Ashley Alison joins us to share her vision for the legendary brand's future and what this means for Black entrepreneurship.
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Day 6 Shutdown Standoff, Jeffries Challenges Johnson, Judge Backs Trump Guard Order, GA Case Risk Oct 07, 2025

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10.6.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Day 6 Shutdown Standoff, Jeffries Challenges Johnson, Judge Backs Trump Guard Order, GA Case Risk
We are on Day 6 of the government shutdown, and the Senate will hold its fifth vote on the spending bill aimed at reopening the government. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is challenging Speaker Mike Johnson to a primetime debate.
A federal judge has decided not to block Trump's order to deploy National Guard troops to the state, rejecting a lawsuit from the state of Illinois and the city of Chicago against this order.
In the Trump Georgia election interference case, if a new prosecutor is not appointed soon, the judge has indicated that he will dismiss the case entirely. The President of Georgia's NAACP will join us to discuss the potential implications of a dismissal.
Voters in New Orleans head to the polls this Saturday to elect their next mayor. We'll talk with one of the candidates.
The Gathering for Justice celebrates 20 years of standing for justice, community, and real impact. We'll discuss the upcoming gala with the organization's President and CEO.
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Diddy Sentenced, National Guard in Memphis, Trump Shutdown Day 3, Zohran Mamdani Speaks, Farmers Aid Oct 04, 2025

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10.3.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Diddy Sentenced, National Guard in Memphis, Trump Shutdown Day 3, Zohran Mamdani Speaks, Farmers Aid
Nearly 100 arrests have been made by the newly created---Memphis Safe Task Force since its deployment. Attorney General Pam Bondi calls it a win but are Black communities paying the price? Congressman Justin Pearson joins us live.
Plus, day three of the government shutdown, and still no deal in sight. Congressman Steven Horsford joins us with the latest from the Hill.
Also the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, Zohran Mamdani, is now leading in the polls. We'll hear directly from him on why he says he's the right choice for City Hall.
And farmers are facing tough times once again. A new bailout is on the way. National Black Farmers Association President John Boyd joins us to explain what it all means for us.
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Trump Threatens Layoffs in GOP Shutdown, Troops in Cities, Bad Bunny Super Bowl Political Fight Oct 03, 2025

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10.2.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump Threatens Layoffs in GOP Shutdown, Troops in Cities, Bad Bunny Super Bowl Fight Turns Political
It's Day Two of the Republican-led government shutdown, and federal workers could start receiving termination letters as soon as tomorrow. We'll talk to an organization suing the Trump administration over the threat of mass federal layoffs.
Federal troops have now been deployed to Democratic-led cities, including Memphis and Chicago. We'll hear from two reporters at a Black-owned news outlet covering the militarization on the ground.
Also, Bad Bunny's Super Bowl spotlight is already turning political. After the NFL announced he'll headline the 2026 Halftime Show, Trump adviser Corey Lewandowski claimed ICE will have a presence at the game.
And later, we'll look at a new program being piloted in cities nationwide with proven strategies that have already cut shootings by up to 70 percent. We'll talk to the leaders behind the initiative.
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GOP Blames Dems for Shutdown, Pew Poll Slams Trump, Crockett Responds, Bad Bunny Super Bowl Fire Oct 02, 2025

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10.1.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: GOP Blames Dems for Shutdown, Pew Poll Slams Trump, Crockett Responds, Bad Bunny Super Bowl Fire
Day one of the GOP-led government shutdown, and guess who Republicans are blaming? That's right, Democrats. My Congresswoman, Jasmine Crockett, is here to set the record straight.
A new Pew Research Center poll shows Americans view Trump, Vance, and congressional leaders in both parties more negatively than positively. We'll break it down with the Director of U.S. Politics Research at Pew.
Democrats are still fighting to keep healthcare costs under control for American citizens. We'll hear from the President of the National Medical Association on what this battle means for the medical professionals caring for our loved ones.
A White Utah Christian nationalist has some real racist things to say about black people who he'd welcome into his flock.
And a New Mexico pastor doubled down on his views of Charlie Kirk, even after he was criticized and called a non-Christian for his views.
And Puerto Rican pop star Bad Bunny is headlining the Super Bowl halftime show this year. MAGA world can't stand it. We'll speak with an expert to discuss why this controversy is significant.
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Gov't Shutdown Looms, Jeffries Responds, Hegseth’s Military Policy Shift, GOP PA Rigging Claims Oct 01, 2025

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9.30.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Gov't Shutdown Looms, Jeffries Responds, Hegseth’s Military Policy Shift, GOP PA Rigging Claims
We are just hours away from a government shutdown. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries will be here live with the latest on what Democrats are doing to try to stop it.
Also, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is rolling out big changes to military standards and gender policies. We'll break down what it all means, with analysis from Lt. Col. Davis on the impact for women in uniform.
Plus, a Republican PAC is targeting Pennsylvania voters with claims that the state Supreme Court rigged districts for Democrats. We will have a Pennsylvania civic engagement leader join us to set the record straight.
And in our Black Star Network Marketplace, we will introduce you to the CEO of 5W Auto, a company revolutionizing car care with eco-friendly, water-saving products.
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Trump, Dem Leaders Met as Shutdown Looms, Biden-Era Grant Program Ends, Montell Jordan Health Battle Sep 30, 2025

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9.29.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump, Dem Leaders Met as Shutdown Looms, Biden-Era Grant Program Ends, Montell Jordan Health Battle
Top congressional leaders met with the twice-impeached, criminally convicted felon-in-chief, Donald "The Con" Trump, in a last-ditch effort to prevent a government shutdown.
The U.S. Department of Education is shutting down a Biden-era grant program designed to increase racial and socioeconomic diversity in K-12 classrooms.We'll speak with an expert about how these cuts will impact your child's education.
A White Georgia pastor is calling out the hijacking of Christianity. He'll be here to explain why he called out those who say they are Christians while exhibiting hate towards their fellow man.
It's Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and in our Fit, Live, Win segment, Grammy-winning R&B star Montell Jordan is sharing his prostate cancer diagnosis publicly in hopes of saving lives.
And Lieutenant Colonel George Hardy, the last of the Tuskegee Airmen's World War II combat pilots, has died.
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ICE Officer Tackles Woman, Shutdown Looms, UN Walkout on Netanyahu, Assata Shakur’s Legacy Sep 27, 2025

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9.26.2025 #RolandMartinUnifltered: ICE Officer Tackles Woman, Shutdown Looms, UN Walkout on Netanyahu, Assata Shakur’s Legacy
An ICE officer is off the job after a disturbing video goes viral. It shows him tackling a woman to the ground inside a New York immigration courthouse while her two little kids watched. We will show you what happened.
Plus, we're just five days away from a government shutdown, House Leader Hakeem Jeffries is sounding the alarm over a health care crisis that could hit millions if ACA tax credits expire.
But dozens of diplomats walked out in protest at the United Nations when Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu slammed Western nations for recognizing a Palestinian state calling it a "mark of shame."
And, Icon Assata Shakur has died at 78 in exile in Cuba. A fugitive since 1979, her life remains a powerful symbol of resistance and activism. We'll take a closer look at her legacy.
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