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Stranded in Haiti, Fani Willis In; Nathan Wade Out-GA Elex Case, Calif. Autistic Teen Killed by Cops Mar 16, 2024

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3.15.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Stranded in Haiti, Fani Willis In; Nathan Wade Out-GA Elex Case, Calif. Autistic Teen Killed by Cops

We've been keeping a close eye on what's happening in Haiti. Tonight, we'll have a first-hand account of someone witnessing what's happening on the ground while she waits to get out.

Georgia Judge Scott McAfee did not disqualify Fani Willis from the Trump election case. Late this afternoon, special prosecutor Nathan Wade resigned. We'll talk to a Georgia attorney and discuss how this will impact the case.

An autistic California teen suffering from a mental crisis gets gunned down by police who were called to help. I'll talk to the Director of Disability Justice Initiative from the Center for American Progress about what needs to be done to prevent tradies like this.

And Six Massachusetts eighth-grade students are charged with threats to commit a crime after their Snapchat conversation was leaked.

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SEIU $200M Political Spend, Haiti's Crisis, Tenn. Banning Police Reform, Fla. Cop Charges Dropped Mar 15, 2024

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3.14.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: SEIU $200M Political Spend, Haiti's Crisis, Tenn. Banning Police Reform, Fla. Cop Charges Dropped

The Service Employees International Union, representing about 2 million health care, property service, and government workers, will spend $200 million to get voters of color to support President Biden. One of SEIU's top officials is in our studio to discuss their plans get get folks out to vote.

As the Senate confirms a new U.S. ambassador to the Republic of Haiti, violent gangs in the deteriorating country are fighting for control. Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett will be in the studio to discuss how the U.S. may help the county from spinning further out of control.

A Florida police officer will not face a jury for shooting an unarmed man now that DeSantis-appointed state's attorney has taken over. Duly-elected state attorney Monique Worrell and the victim's attorney will explain how this move fits into DeSantis' plan of not holding law enforcement accountable.

Tennessee senate passed the bill banning local governments from passing police reform on traffic stop policies. It's now headed to the governor's office for his signature.

And a Mississippi officer is facing charges for forcing a man to lick urine off the floor.

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MBL policy vision; Haiti gang violence explodes; Niger kicks US troops out; WH Women's History Month Mar 14, 2024

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3.18.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: MBL policy vision; Haiti gang violence explodes; Niger kicks US troops out; WH Women's History Month

Movement for Black Lives has an essay series that explores their policy vision for economic justice. I'll talk to their Public Policy Expert about how the six-part series will explore Black communities' economic challenges.

As the gang violence in Haiti is expanding into more affluent parts of the country, some U.S. citizens are back on American soil, while others are waiting to get out.

Niger is kicking U.S. troops out. I'll talk to a National Security and Foreign Policy Expert about how this move will impact America's counterterrorism surveillance.

The White House held a Women's History Month reception, during which President Biden signed an executive order strengthening research in women's healthcare.

The Supreme Court justices are deciding if the government can regulate misinformation on social media. We'll talk to an expert about those misinformation is targeting the black community.

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GA Judge Drops Election Case Charges, Capitol Hill's NIL Discussion, TMF's Album RMU Listening Party Mar 14, 2024

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3.13.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: GA Judge Drops Election Case Charges, Capitol Hill's NIL Discussion, TMF's Album RMU Listening Party

The Georgia judge presiding over the election interference case dismissed six counts in the indictment accusing Donald Trump and his 18 co-defendants of trying to steal the 2020 election. Former Dekalb County, Georgia, district attorney Robert James will explain why Judge Scott McAfee dropped those specific charges.

Black Women's Roundtable, ESSENCE, and HIT Strategies released the 9th Annual "Power of the Sister Vote" Poll. Melanie Campbell will discuss the results.

Former Alabama head coach Nick Saban participated in a roundtable discussion on Capitol Hill about college football's current state. I have something to say about his views on NIL.

A clip of Joe Rogan from a 2023 discussion with Russell Brand has resurfaced. In it, he talks about President Biden's diverse staff and wrongly names Sam Brinton, who wasn't a part of Biden's administration.

And The Music Forever will be dropping a new album on Friday. They are here out studio for an exclusive listening party. We'll give you a preview of the music that's sure to be a hit.

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White Ala. Mayor Apologizes For Black Woman's Arrest, Haiti's Chaos, Trump's Mental Health Mar 13, 2024

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3.12.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: White Ala. Mayor Apologizes For Black Woman's Arrest, Haiti's Chaos, Trump's Mental Health

A South Alabama mayor apologizes to a black woman who was forcefully arrested in her home after complaining about her white neighbor's loud music. She says she was arrested because she challenged the white officer's motives. Civil rights attorney Harry Daniels will be here with his client to tell us about this encounter caught on video.

Fireworks on Capitol Hill during today's House Judiciary hearing where Republicans hoped to spotlight President Biden's diminishing mental health. We'll show you how the Democrats turned the tables and put Trump's deficiencies front and center.

A North Carolina case proves why your vote matters. The GOP-run legislature tried to strip the governor of his appointments to election boards, but a three-judge panel found their attempt unconstitutional.

And Haiti is in chaos as the Prime Minister agrees to step down. Miami Herald's Caribbean Correspondent, Jacqueline Charles, will be here to discuss the latest developments.

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Social Security Plans, Biden's $30M Ads, Black Women Worries, ALS Diagnosis, Mike Brown Scholarship Mar 12, 2024

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3.11.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Social Security Plans, Biden's $30M Ads, Black Women Worries, ALS Diagnosis, Mike Brown Scholarship

The presidential candidates are not waiting for an actual debate to discuss their Social Security and Medicare plans. One wants to make drastic cuts, and the other wants to make improvements.

The Biden campaign launches a $30-million ad blitz. In our "Where's Our Money" segment, we'll discuss how much of those dollars should go to black-owned media companies.

Housing Secretary Marcia Fudge says she's retiring.

A recent poll conducted by HIT Strategies on behalf of Higher Heights for America reveals what issues concern black women the most ahead of the November elections. Glynda Carr, the President and CEO of Higher Heights, will be here to break down the numbers.

In our Filt Live Win segment, we are looking at the disparities in diagnosing black people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or ALS. We'll talk to the communications director of I AM ALS will explain why advocating for your health regarding this fatal disease is essential.

And it's nearly 10 years since Mike Brown was gunned down in the middle of a Ferguson, Missouri, street by a police officer. His mother will be here to share what she's doing to keep her son's memory alive.

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Isaac Goodlow III Shooting, SOTU Recap, Tenn. GOP Kills Police Reform Mar 08, 2024

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3.8.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Isaac Goodlow III Shooting, SOTU Recap, Tenn. GOP Kills Police Reform

An Illinois family is seeking answers after six officers were placed on leave for killing an unarmed black man in the middle of the night during a reported domestic violence call. The family of Isaac Goodlow III says he was in his bed asleep when the cops entered his home unannounced and shot him within seconds. We'll talk to the family's attorney about the case.

Tennessee House Republicans have undone the work of the Memphis city council, which tried to ensure no one else ends up like Tyre Nichols by passing a bill preventing local governments from creating police reform policies. Tyre's parents and their attorney, Ben Crump, will be here to explain that they think the bill's sponsor misled them.
We'll recap President Biden's State of the Union address with Texas Representative Jasmine Crockett.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries called the Republicans' behavior during Biden's speech "a complete embarrassment."

And I will deconstruct the Republican response by Katie Britt to Biden's State of the Union address.

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President Biden's 2024 State of the Union address Mar 08, 2024

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President Biden's 2024 State of the Union address

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Texas Judge Rules Against Black Student's Locs, USVI Governor, Navy Federal Discrimination Suit Feb 23, 2024

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2.22.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Texas Judge Rules Against Black Student's Locs, USVI Governor, Navy Federal Discrimination Suit

A Texas judge sides with a school district's discipline of a black teen over the length of his loc. Darryl George will remain in in-school suspension after a Chambers County Judge says the school did not violate the state's Crown Act. The George family attorney and the Texas Legislative Black Caucus Chair are here to tell us about today's hearing.

We tell ya'll how important local elections are. Tonight, we'll chat with
Claude Cummings III. He's running for Harris County, Texas Tax Assessor-Collector.

The U.S. Virgin Islands is trying to revive its tourism. Governor Albert Bryan, Jr. will be in the studio to discuss their plans. We'll also discuss the clean water initiative and some other things. You don't want to miss that conversation.

A recent investigation found that the Navy Federal Credit Union was more than twice as likely to deny Black loan applicants than white applicants. Now, Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump has hit them with a lawsuit.

The fools at Fox News say Trump's gold sneakers are his golden ticket to shoe-loving black voters. Yeah, wait until you hear this foolishness.

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No Charges in Marquis Rivera Case, Remembering Hydeia Broadbent, Houthi Rebels, HBCU Figure Skating Feb 22, 2024

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2.21.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: No Charges in Marquis Rivera Case, Remembering Hydeia Broadbent, Houthi Rebels, HBCU Figure Skating

A Missouri family and community are outraged that the cops who killed a black man having a mental health crisis will not be charged with his death. The Senior Breaking News Reporter from the Kansas City Defender is here to tell us about the Marquis Rivera case.

Her story put her at the forefront of HIV-AIDS awareness at age 11. Tonight, we remember Hydeia Broadbent, who died Tuesday at 39. Rae Lewis-Thornton, an Emmy Award Winning AIDS Activist, will join us to talk about their friendship and what it's like living with HIV.

President Job Biden says $1.2 billion in loans are forgiven for more than 150,000 students as part of the Biden administration's SAVE plan.

Counterterrorism Expert and author Malcolm Nance will stop by to update us on the recent Houthi rebel attack, the Russia-Ukraine aid package, and the latest in the Isreal-Hamas War.

And Howard University is debuting the first-ever HBCU figure-staking team this weekend.

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