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Trump’s Dictator Parade, Dem Governors Defend Sanctuary Laws, Moulton vs Hegseth & Rangel Farewell Jun 14, 2025

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6.13.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump’s Dictator Parade, Dem Governors Defend Sanctuary Laws, Moulton vs Hegseth & Rangel Farewell

Is it a birthday bash or a flex of power... Trump will roll out tanks and troops through D.C. on his 79th birthday, turning the Army's 250th anniversary into a political spectacle. But not everyone's celebrating. Maryland Governor Wes Moore, a former Army captain, joins us to call it out.

Then Capitol Hill gets heated.... Congressman Seth Moulton confronts Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over explosive allegations of leaked classified information.

We'll say goodbye to a legend. Harlem's own Congressman Charles Rangel is laid to rest. Tonight, we honor the legacy of a man who broke barriers and built bridges for Black America.

And we'll show you my Juneteenth speech I delivered in Memphis.

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Sen. Padilla Dragged & Detained, LA ICE Raids Tear Families Apart & 2K ‘No Kings’ Protests Jun 13, 2025

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6.12.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Sen. Padilla Dragged & Detained, LA ICE Raids Tear Families Apart & 2K ‘No Kings’ Protests

When U.S. Senators are being handcuffed for asking questions, we've got a serious problem. We've got the video and the backlash after Senator Alex Padilla was dragged out and detained for challenging Homeland Security.

Meanwhile, Trump's crackdown in L.A. is tearing Black and Brown families apart. Thousands of troops, ICE raids, and a legal showdown are underway. Legal expert Arnold Bray is here to break it down.

And this weekend it's about to go down. "No Kings" protests will hit nearly 2,000 cities while Trump throws himself a Birthday parade in D.C..... Trump's is warning for demonstrators ahead of the protest.

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Trump Renames Confederate Bases, $45M Dictator Parade, Travel Ban Protests & AI for Black Community Jun 12, 2025

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6.11.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump Renames Confederate Bases, $45M Dictator Parade, Travel Ban Protests & AI for Black Community

The twice-impeached, criminally convicted former president Donald Trump says he's restoring the original names of several military bases that once honored Confederate leaders.

D.C. is preparing for Trump's military parade, which is estimated to cost between $25 million and $45 million. We'll break it all down. But isn't this the administration that wants to cut costs?

Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick joins us to discuss growing condemnation of Trump's sweeping new travel ban and the wave of immigration protests erupting across the country.

Democratic leaders Rep. Hakeem Jeffries and Senator Chuck Schumer pleaded with House Republicans to do the right thing and vote NO on the GOP Tax Scam.

In New Jersey, a grand jury indicts Democratic Congresswoman LaMonica McIver on federal charges stemming from last month's clash outside a Newark ICE detention center.

And on tonight's Tech Talk, we'll discuss how AI workshops can benefit the Black community.
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Hegseth Grilled Over $134M Guard Deployment, FL Sheriff-AG Clash, TX Voting Law & Cologne Butter Jun 11, 2025

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6.10.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Hegseth Grilled Over $134M Calif. Guard Deployment, FL Sheriff-AG Clash, TX Voting Law & Cologne Butter

The military deployment to manage California's anti-ICE protests is expected to cost $134 million. We'll show you how Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth got grilled during today's hearing on Capitol Hill.

There's a showdown between a Black Florida sheriff and the state attorney general over the issue of prioritizing the arrest of immigrants.

A new study by the Brennan Center for Justice reveals that Texas' 2021 voting law is making it significantly harder for Black and Brown communities to vote by mail. We'll speak with an expert about the implications as we head into the next election cycle.

In North Carolina, a judge granted a $20 million default judgment against Saint Augustine's University, and we are hearing that layoffs are imminent as a result.

In tonight's Marketplace segment, we'll spotlight Cologne Butter, a skincare line that offers body butters infused with cologne and perfume.

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300 National Guard in LA, Waters Denied, Travel Ban Hits Black Nations, Diddy Trial, Sly Stone Dies Jun 10, 2025

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6.9.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: 300 National Guard in LA, Waters Denied, Travel Ban Hits Black Nations, Diddy Trial, Sly Stone Dies

Over the weekend, the Trump administration deployed 300 National Guard troops to Los Angeles following violent clashes between law enforcement and protesters sparked by aggressive immigration enforcement operations. We'll break down how this move may violate state sanctuary laws.

Congresswoman Maxine Waters was reportedly denied entry to a Federal Bureau of Prisons facility in Los Angeles, with staff going so far as to slam the door in her face.

Trump's new travel ban is officially in effect--targeting some of the world's poorest and most vulnerable nations. We'll discuss how this policy disproportionately impacts majority-Black countries.

A former girlfriend of Sean "Diddy" Combs--identified by the pseudonym "Jane" has returned to the stand after an emotional breakdown last week while detailing disturbing encounters. Legal analyst Candace Kelley joins us to break it all down.

And sad news in the music world...Funk pioneer Sly Stone, leader of Sly and the Family Stone, had died.

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MAGA Targets Black Votes: Texas/La. Fight Back, Job Market Woes, Deportee Returns, Booker-Cruz Clash Jun 08, 2025

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6.6.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: MAGA Targets Black Votes: Texas/La. Fight Back, Job Market Woes, Deportee Returns, Booker-Cruz Clash

We've been telling ya'll - these MAGA maggots are coming after our votes! We'll show you how lawmakers in Texas and Louisiana are fighting back!

Our job market is sending mixed signals. While the numbers suggest growth, millions of working families continue to struggle to make ends meet. We'll have an analysis of May's job report with economic justice advocate Morgan Harper.

The 29-year-old Salvadoran man who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador is now returning to the U.S to face federal charges.

We'll show you the heated exchange on Capitol Hill between Senators Cory Booker and Ted Cruz during the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee hearing on threats against federal judges. We've got the highlights.

And--we'll tackle the growing mental health crisis among Black males, both young and old. A licensed psychotherapist joins us to discuss key factors and offer guidance on how families can support their loved ones.

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Ras Baraka Sues After Arrest, CBO Blasts Big Beautiful Bill, Crockett for Top Oversight Panel Spot Jun 05, 2025

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6.4.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Ras Baraka Sues After Arrest, CBO Blasts Big Beautiful Bill, Crockett for Top Oversight Panel Spot

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka is breaking his silence and taking legal action after his controversial arrest outside an immigration detention center, he says it was politically motivated, and he's joining us live as he campaigns for governor.

Plus, a scathing new report from the Congressional Budget Office drops the hammer on House Republicans... "One Big Beautiful Bill Act." The CBO says it could blow a $2.4 trillion hole in the deficit and leave millions without health care.

Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett makes a bold move to lead Democrats on the powerful House Oversight Committee, hoping to bring the Democratic Party back from the Brink.

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Damning Diddy Trial Testimony, DOJ Grant Lawsuit, Michael Blake for NY Mayor & HBCU Fashion Jun 04, 2025

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6.3.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Damning Diddy Trial Testimony, DOJ Grant Lawsuit, Michael Blake for NY Mayor & HBCU Fashion

In the Diddy trial, prosecutors called the California hotel security guard where Sean "Diddy" Combs was caught on video assaulting his then-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, in March 2016. Legal Analyst Candace Kelley joins us to break down today's testimony.

A national leader in criminal justice reform files a class-action lawsuit against the Department of Justice after the sudden termination of $820 million in grant funding. We'll speak with some folks involved in the case.

The New York Mayoral Primary is three weeks away. Tonight, we'll speak with candidate Michael Blake about why he's the best candidate for the job.

In today's Shop the Marketplace segment, we're spotlighting HBCU Legacy Fashion, a brand that redefines how families celebrate their HBCU pride with timeless style and purpose.

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Texas GOP Gerrymander, Tulsa’s $105M Road to Repair, Joni Ernst & Moral Monday Arrest Jun 03, 2025

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6.2.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Texas GOP Gerrymander, Tulsa’s $105M Road to Repair, Joni Ernst & Moral Monday Arrest

MAGA strikes again, in Tarrant County, Texas, commissioners are set to vote on a new political map after two months of debate over whether Republicans are trying to politically or racially gerrymander the county.

Tulsa's first Black mayor, Monroe Nichols, is unveiling a bold new initiative--The Road to Repair. We'll talk to the mayor and Civil Rights Attorney, and Justice for Greenwood founder Damario Solomon-Simmon about the $105 million investment to help restore what was stolen from Black families impacted by the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.

Republican Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa is under scrutiny for her handling of voter concerns at a recent town hall.

A federal appeals court has blocked a Trump-era attempt to slash thousands of federal jobs, ruling that the former president overstepped. We'll discuss the impact.

It's Moral Monday! Rev. Dr. William J. Barber will share details about his arrest today and explain how they are standing against Trump's budget, which threatens to harm the most vulnerable among us.

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Shocking S.C. Ocean Blvd Shooting, Trump Ends Black Biz Aid & History Channel Omits Slavery Jun 01, 2025

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5.30.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Shocking S.C. Ocean Blvd Shooting, Trump Ends Black Biz Aid & History Channel Omits Slavery

A deadly shooting on South Carolina's Ocean Boulevard leaves 11 people injured--including teens-- and one person dead. Community leaders question whether the dead suspect shot the 11 people before police killed him. Tonight, we'll speak with an activist searching for answers and one of those young survivors who will share what really happened during the chaos and what's next for her recovery.

The twice-impeached, criminally convicted felon-in-chief, Donald "The Con" Trump, moves to end a program that's helped Black business entrepreneurs for decades. We'll discuss what this means for our community's future and economic power.

With the changes in education, what's the future for charter schools? The CEO of the National Charter Collaborative will be present to discuss how the administration's policies may affect charter schools.

And renowned historian Gerald Horne, author of The Counter Revolution of 1836: Texas Slavery & Jim Crow and the Roots of American Fascism, will be here to discuss the History Channel's omission of slavery in the series, "The Men Who Built America." You don't want to miss that conversation.

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