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SCOTUS OKs Fed Layoffs, Medicaid Farmworker Mandate, PSLF Shakeup, Deltas in DC & Leafy Bamboo TP Jul 09, 2025

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7.8.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: SCOTUS OKs Fed Layoffs, Medicaid Farmworker Mandate, PSLF Shakeup, Deltas in DC & Leafy Bamboo TP

The Supreme Court has just cleared the way for the Trump administration to restart massive layoffs across nearly two dozen federal agencies. We'll break down what this means for federal workers and services.

The Trump administration is now signaling that able-bodied adults on Medicaid may soon be expected to replace undocumented farmworkers, as mass deportations ramp up across the country.

Also tonight, we'll break down what "the orange one" has in store for your loan forgiveness programs. The proposed changes to Public Service Loan Forgiveness could hit borrowers hard. We'll speak with an expert about what's at stake and how it could impact millions of Americans.

The ladies of crimson and cream are taking over Washington, D.C., this week for the 57th National Convention of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. We'll speak with the sorority's international president about the significance of this historic gathering.

And in tonight's Marketplace segment, we're spotlighting Leafy--an eco-friendly brand that's reinventing everyday essentials, starting with bamboo toilet paper.

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LA ICE Raid, Trump Signs Big Beautiful Budget, Faith Leaders Respond to bill & Fatal Texas Floods Jul 08, 2025

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7.7.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: LA ICE Raid, Trump Signs Big Beautiful Budget, Faith Leaders Respond to bill & Fatal Texas Floods

The twice-impeached, criminally convicted felon-in-chief, Donald "The Con" Trump, officially signed his "Big, Beautiful" budget into law.

Black faith leaders took to the pulpit Sunday to discuss how the new law will impact the black community. We'll show you what they had to say.

Did Trump's massive federal job cuts contribute to the number of people who died in the Texas flood? We'll speak with an expert from the Center for American Progress about the ongoing debate regarding who is to blame.

A federal appeals court ruled that Alabama prosecutors violated the constitutional rights of a Black man sentenced to death in 1990.

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Black Woman’s Life Destroyed Over a LIE at an Auto Parts Store Jul 07, 2025

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Tamara Parker did nothing wrong. She went to an auto parts store a car parts store looking for a part and days later was arrested, humiliated, and nearly erased — all because someone lied and the system didn’t care. She was never at the scene. The forensics proved it. Her life still shattered.

🔥 Arrested after shopping at Advance Auto Parts
🔥 Wrongfully ID’d. No evidence. Phone forensics cleared her
🔥 She was at a graduation the whole time
🔥 Lost her job, her home, and her ability to work
🔥 “Sometimes being Black in America is the only crime you committed.”

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Big Ugly Bill Passes, Jeffries’ Record Speech, Ala. Bodycam Fight, Jobs Report & NC Theft Case Jul 06, 2025

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7.3.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Big Ugly Bill Passes, Jeffries’ Record Speech, Ala. Bodycam Fight, Jobs Report & NC Theft Case

The Big Ugly Bill has passed in the House today with a narrow 218–214 vote. Only two Republicans voted against it.

Before the vote, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries made history with the longest House floor speech ever recorded. We'll show you some of what he said.

We'll talk to the attorney representing the black Alabama family of an 18-year-old gunned down by police. The family is demanding the release of the bodycam video.

The June Jobs Report is in, and we'll discuss how the passage of the Big Beautiful Bill may impact these numbers and working families, with economist Morgan Harper.

Also, a woman wrongfully accused of theft in North Carolina is fighting to reclaim her life. We'll talk with her and her attorney, Harry Daniels.

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Mixed Diddy Verdict, Big Beautiful Bill Chaos, Frost Smacks GOP & CBC vs Big Ugly Bill Jul 03, 2025

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7.2.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Mixed Diddy Verdict, Big Beautiful Bill Chaos, Frost Smacks GOP & CBC vs Big Ugly Bill

A New York federal jury has acquitted Sean "Diddy" Combs of the most serious charges but convicted him on two of the five counts. We'll speak with legal analyst Candace Kelly and journalist Jasmine Simpkins, who have been covering the trial.

House Republicans are racing to pass the "Big Beautiful Bill" before the public can fully react, applying intense pressure on their members ahead of the July 4th holiday. We hope to have Congresswomen Shontel Brown and Maxine Waters on tonight, if House Floor votes do not hold them up.

During a nearly 12-hour House Rules Committee hearing Tuesday night, Florida Congressman Maxwell Frost hit a nerve with Republicans -- we'll show you what went down.

We'll talk to a North Carolina woman who says a wrongful arrest left her jobless and homeless.

The Wisconsin Supreme Court strikes down the state's 176-year-old abortion ban.

Paramount has settled a multi-million dollar lawsuit with Trump over CBS's 60 Minutes interview with former Vice President Kamala Harris.

And on tonight's Tech Talk, we'll speak to the man behind a visionary initiative that is transforming how students connect with career opportunities in STEM.

7.1.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Senate Passes Trump’s Mega Spending Plan: Medicaid Cuts, Deportations & Wealthy Tax Breaks

The Senate has passed Trump's sweeping tax and spending plan, and the stakes couldn't be higher. We're facing significant cuts to Medicaid and food assistance, massive increases in military spending, and billions more allocated for mass deportations and the border wall. At the same time, the wealthiest Americans benefit from new tax breaks.

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Ohio Congresswoman Shontel Brown will be joining us to discuss the bill, the next steps in the fight to protect working families, political strategy, and the way forward.

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott will provide insight into what these cuts could mean for local governments.

DNC Chair Ken Martin will share his thoughts on the bill and outline his plans to rebuild the Democratic Party.

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Senate Passes Trump’s Mega Spending Plan: Medicaid Cuts, Deportations & Wealthy Tax Breaks Jul 02, 2025

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7.1.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Senate Passes Trump’s Mega Spending Plan: Medicaid Cuts, Deportations & Wealthy Tax Breaks

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott will provide insight into what these cuts could mean for local governments.

DNC Chair Ken Martin will share his thoughts on the bill and outline his plans to rebuild the Democratic Party.

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Moral Monday Exposes Trump’s Immoral Budget, Senate Megabill vote, Trump vs LA, Miami Election Delay Jul 01, 2025

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6.30.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Moral Monday Exposes Trump’s Immoral Budget, Senate Megabill vote, Trump vs LA, Miami Election Delay

Faith leaders from across the country joined Rev. Bishop William Barber today for Moral Monday, a national movement uniting against what they call an Immoral Budget. We were there broadcasting live. We'll show you some of what took place.

A marathon vote continues in the Senate over Trump's massive megabill, and Republicans are divided on the issue.

The Trump administration is going after sanctuary cities, specifically Los Angeles, alleging that it is obstructing immigration enforcement.

With less than five months before Miami's mayoral and city commission elections, the city commission voted to postpone the vote until 2026. You know I've got something to say about that.

We are on verdict watch in the Diddy trial.

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SCOTUS Birthright Ruling, Crockett vs MAGA, Moral Monday preview, Trump disrespects African reporter Jun 28, 2025

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6.27.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: SCOTUS Birthright Ruling, Crockett vs MAGA, Moral Monday preview, Trump disrespects African reporter

The Supreme Court has sided with the Trump administration in the birthright citizenship case, which limits the ability of federal judges to impose nationwide injunctions. We will examine how this decision affects our freedoms.

Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett is here to discuss Iran, immigration, and MAGA's attempt to dismantle democracy.

Dr. William Barber will provide a preview of the Moral Monday March to the nation's capital, where protesters will gather against Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill."

After top diplomats from Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo signed a peace agreement to address the ongoing war in eastern Congo, and in an underhanded slight, Trump tells an African reporter, "now you can go back to where you belong." We'll show you how this situation unfolded.

And the R&B community mourns the loss of another legend. Walter Scott, a founding member of The Whispers, has passed away.

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Diddy Trial Closing, SCOTUS Defunds Planned Parenthood, Crockett/Simon Roast GOP, Voter Fraud, Iran Jun 27, 2025

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6.26.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Diddy Trial Closing, SCOTUS Defunds Planned Parenthood, Crockett/Simon Roast GOP, Voter Fraud, Iran

Explosive closing arguments in the Diddy trial... Prosecutors accuse Sean Combs of leading a criminal enterprise. We'll get the latest from legal analyst Candace Kelley.

The Supreme Court opens the door for states to defund Planned Parenthood, putting essential health care for millions of women at risk.

Fireworks on Capitol Hill during two hearings. Congresswomen Jasmine Crockett and Lateefah Simon go off on one MAGA Republican about visas, travel bans, and DEI. You don't want to miss that!

We will also examine the findings of an expert in election forensics who claims there is statistical evidence of vote manipulation in the 2024 U.S. election.

Iran has stated it will not back down on its nuclear program, despite U.S. and Israeli airstrikes. Congresswoman Alma Adams will join us to discuss the implications for U.S. foreign policy and the impact on our troops.

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McDonald’s Boycott/Suit, Mamdani’s NYC Win, Protest History, Karmelo Anthony Indicted, Shop Red Bag Jun 26, 2025

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6.25.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: McDonald’s Boycott/Suit, Mamdani’s NYC Win, Protest History, Karmelo Anthony Indicted, Shop Red Bag

A national boycott of McDonald's is gaining momentum, led by The People's Union USA, as former franchisees file a lawsuit alleging discrimination against the fast-food giant. We have one of the attorneys and plaintiffs in the case joining us.

In a major political shakeup, Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic Socialist and state assembly member, wins New York City's Democratic mayoral primary. We'll examine how this win could reshape cost-of-living policies for working-class New Yorkers.

The book "A Protest History of the United States" explores more than 400 years of resistance, proving that today's unrest is part of a long legacy. We'll talk to the author.

The Black Texas teen who says he stabbed a white student at a track meet is facing first-degree murder charges.

In our Marketplace, we're spotlighting Shop Red Bag, launched by Cistus Media -- a one-stop shop for Americans boycotting big-box stores like Target and Walmart.

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