#RolandMartinUnfiltered

Copyright: 2024 iHeartMedia, Inc. © Any use of this intellectual property for text and data mining or computational analysis including as training material for artificial intelligence systems is strictly prohibited without express written consent from iHeartMedia

Latest Episodes:

Ayanna Pressley, LA Criminal Justice Reform Bills, Tenn. Nazis Takeover, Nigeria's Economic Crisis Feb 21, 2024

Show notes

2.20.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Ayanna Pressley, LA Criminal Justice Reform Bills, Tenn. Nazis Takeover, Nigeria's Economic Crisis

Massachusetts Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley is here to talk about all kinds of stuff, including her letter to banks about the millions of racial equity pledges. She'll let us know if they ever responded to her. And we'll discuss the Inclusive Democracy Act, which would guarantee the right to vote in federal elections regardless of a criminal conviction.

#WE-TRIED-TO-TELL-YOU folks in Louisiana who decided to stay home for the gubernatorial election. Your Republican governor's special session will focus on criminal justice reform bills that are sure to send more black and brown folks to jails and prisons. We'll talk to a Louisiana representative about the bills.

The Nazis took over the streets of Nashville, Tennessee, over the weekend. State Representative Gloria Johnson will join us to talk about that demonstration.

Vice President Kamala Harris was in Pennsylvania today to boast about the Biden Administration's $5.8B clean water investment.

The Poor Peoples Campaign is gearing up for its voter mobilization plan.

Two men have been charged with last week's mass shooting during the Kanas City Chiefs celebration.

Nigeria is facing an economic crisis, making it hard for folks to buy food. A National security and foreign policy expert will join us and explain why the Nigerian Red Cross Society has declared a hunger crisis.

Watch #BlackStarNetwork streaming 24/7 Amazon Fire TV / Amazon News, Prime Video, Freevee + Plex.tv

Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV.

The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Black Women Texas Judicial Candidates Targeted,Nashville Nazis,Cook Co., Ill. State's Attorney Race Feb 20, 2024

Show notes

2.19.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Black Women Texas Judicial Candidates Targeted,Nashville Nazis,Cook Co., Ill. State's Attorney Race

New Texas law is being used to discredit Black women running for judge in Houston. We'll look at H.B. 2384 and talk to some women whose campaign it could affect.

Clayton Harris III is one of the candidates in the race to replace Kim Fox as Cook County, Illinois, State's Attorney. He'll be here to explain why he's the best candidate.

Tennessee Republican Congressman Tim Burchett misidentifies a man as the Kansas City mass shooter and calls him an "illegal alien." Now, Denton Loudermill is left trying to piece his life back together while receiving death threats.

Nazis protestors took to the streets of Nashville, Tennessee, over the weekend.

A judge denies the appeal of the former cop who killed Atatiana Jefferson.

And the Ohio police union is pleading with the Columbus district attorney not to refile charges of the cop who killed a black man at his grandmother's home.

Watch #BlackStarNetwork streaming 24/7 Amazon Fire TV / Amazon News, Prime Video, Freevee + Plex.tv

Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fani Willis' Father Testifies, Trump's $370M Judgement, Acorn Prompts Florida Cop Shootout Feb 17, 2024

Show notes

2.16.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Fani Willis' Father Testifies, Trump's $370M Judgement, Acorn Prompts Florida Cop Shootout

It was day two of the Georgia motion hearing to disqualify the Fulton County District Attorney from the election subversion case. Today, former Governor Roy Barnes, Fani Willis' father and Nathan Wade's former divorce attorney testified today. We'll take a look at what was said with Monique Pressley.

Donald Trump was hit with a $370 million judgment in his New York civil fraud case.

An acorn hitting a vehicle sets off a Florida deputy to fire several rounds into his vehicle with a suspect inside. Wait until you see the bodycam footage!

Two juveniles are charged with shooting up the Kanas City chief celebratory parade that left one dead and over 20 injured.

Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fani Willis Explosive Testimony, Mass Shootings & Gun Reform, Casey Goodson, Jr. Murder Trial Feb 16, 2024

Show notes

2.15.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Fani Willis Explosive Testimony, Mass Shootings & Gun Reform, Casey Goodson, Jr. Murder Trial

Fulton County, Georgia, District Attorney Fani Willis spent nearly three hours on the stand testifying about her relationship with Nathan Ward. We'll show you some of the heated exchanges. And discuss the case with a special legal panel.

Wednesday's mass shooting during the Kansas City Chiefs' celebration sparks more talks about gun reform. We'll talk to one expert about what really needs to be done to see a change.

A former Ohio police officer is waiting for a jury to decide his fate after killing a black man. We'll talk to the attorney representing the family of Casy Goodson, Jr. who was shot in the doorway of his grandmother's home.

Watch #BlackStarNetwork streaming 24/7 Amazon Fire TV / Amazon News, Prime Video, Freevee + Plex.tv

Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

K.C. Kan. Shooting,GOP's House Majority Shrinking,MLK Advisor Superbowl Ad,Chatbot Engineer Academy Feb 15, 2024

Show notes

2.14.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: K.C. Kan. Shooting,GOP's House Majority Shrinking,MLK Advisor Superbowl Ad,Chatbot Engineer Academy

Chaos in Kansas City after today's Super Bowl Champions parade. One person is dead, ten injured, and two people are reportedly in custody.

The House is closing the power gap after Tuesday night's special election win replaced expelled George Santos.

The Black Economic Alliance Foundation releases its new Policy Agenda to Advance Black Work, Wages, and Wealth. We'll examine how the new policies will help the black community.

Tennessee Republicans blocked a resolution honoring a black Grammy winner while approving the same measure for a white one.

He was one of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s advisors. Sunday, he was featured in a Super Bowl ad against hate. Dr. Clarence Jones will join us to discuss the ad and his latest book, the Last of the Lions.

And in our Tech Talk segment, a program aimed at getting folks in the technology field in four weeks. We'll talk to the founder of the Chatbot Engineer Academy.

Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Black Women Murdered Most, Black Single Mothers On Politics, Replacing George Santos, Congo Crisis Feb 14, 2024

Show notes

2.13.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Black Women Murdered Most, Black Single Mothers On Politics, Replacing George Santos, Congo Crisis

Black women are being murdered at a higher rate than white women. We'll dissect the study published in The Lancet medical journal that breaks down homicide rates of Black women ages 25 to 44 across 30 states with Senior Adjunct Professor, Adelphi University School of Social Work.

We'll also discuss a survey where Middler Moms or black single mothers voice their concerns over the country's direction, the struggle over covering basic expenses, and the importance of school choice.

The Senate passes a $95B aid package for Ukraine and Isreal; all eyes are on the House to see if Speaker Johnson will bring the measure to the floor for a vote.

New Yorkers are headed to the poll to replace expelled Congressman George Santos.

And Protestors in the Congo are burning the American flag as rebel groups are killing innocent people. We'll talk to a National Security and Foreign Policy Expert about why the anger is being taken out on Western countries.

Watch #BlackStarNetwork streaming 24/7 Amazon Fire TV / Amazon News, Prime Video, Freevee + Plex.tv

Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Black Girl Dad Week, SCOTUS to Decide Trump's Immunity, Defense Secretary Back In Hospital Feb 13, 2024

Show notes

2.12.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Black Girl Dad Week, SCOTUS to Decide Trump's Immunity, Defense Secretary Back In Hospital

LIVE at the Lincoln Theater in Columbus, Ohio, kicking off Black Girl Dad Week, sponsored by Male Behavioral Health. During the second hour of tonight's show, I'll be moderating a fireside chat with Ohio Congresswoman Joyce Beatty. Here's what's coming Up on Roland Martin Unfiltered streaming live on the Black Star Network.

In a last-ditch effort, Trump asks the Supreme Court to prevent his prosecution in the federal election interference.

Defense Secretary Llyod Austin is back at Walter Reed Military Medical Center. We'll have an update on his condition.

A Black truck driver who a K-9 attacked during a traffic stop settles with an Ohio city.

A Michigan state lawmaker loses his staff and committee appointment for a social media post about replacement theory.

And the black hair care business loses an icon. The founder of Dudley hair care, Joseph Louis Dudley Sr, has died.

Watch #BlackStarNetwork streaming 24/7 Amazon Fire TV / Amazon News, Prime Video, Freevee + Plex.tv

Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TSU Board Dismantling, Call to Colonized Africa, VP Harris Defends Biden,NFL Denying Dementia Claims Feb 10, 2024

Show notes

2.9.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: TSU Board Dismantling, Call to Colonized Africa, VP Harris Defends Biden,NFL Denying Dementia Claims

Tennessee lawmakers want to dismantle Tennesse State University's Board of Trustees. One of the two opposing the measure will join us tonight to explain why White Republicans are going so hard after TSU.

Blackwater founder Erik Prince says the countries immigrants are fleeing from lack the proper governance and should be colonized. Yeah, he said countries should be colonized to bring law and order.

Vice President Kamala Harris defends President Joe Biden and says the Department of Justice Special Counsel's report is "politically motivated."

Just weeks after Louisiana lawmakers agreed on new Congressional districts, a federal judge ruled that their state districts are unconstitutional and must be redrawn.

Big Pharma tried to explain why U.S. drug prices are significantly higher than those of countries on Capitol Hill. And I have some things to say about how pharmaceutical companies are not spending ad dollars with black media companies.

The Washington Post did an investigation into the NFL's concussion settlement and found they are still denying players' dementia claims. We'll talk to former NFL player Ricky Ray and Roxanne Gordon, whose husband, Amon C. Gordon, was diagnosed with Traumatic Brain Injury in 2012 after playing eight seasons in the NFL. He's still fighting to qualify for the settlement.

Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GA DA Blamed for Fumbling Cop Shooting Case, Flint Water Crisis, Black Trumper Calls out Racism Feb 09, 2024

Show notes

2.8.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: GA DA Blamed for Fumbling Cop Shooting Case, Flint Water Crisis, Black Trumper Calls out Racism

A black Georgia family says a black district attorney mishandled the case of the fatal officer-involved shooting of Devonte Brown by not presenting all of the evidence to the Cobb County grand jury. The Brown family attorney is here to explain.

The Supreme Court heard arguments in the election case to keep Trump off of Colorado's ballots. The questions asked by the justices seem to lean towards rejecting the argument Trump violated Section 3 of the 14th Amendment.

National Security expert Dr. Nola Haynes will join us tonight to discuss the latest U.S. drone strike and why the Israeli Prime Minister called a ceasefire proposal "delusional."

We continue a reflection of the Flint Water Crisis with one teen's efforts to ensure every Flint citizen has clean water. Little Miss Flint, Mari Copeny, is here to update us on her water filter fund.

And Charlie Kirk is pissing off black conservatives. One of Trump's advisors, Dr. Darrell Scott, will join me tonight to talk about how racists like Kirk are taking over.

Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lexington, Miss. Discrimination Lawsuit, Fani Willis Woes, Flint Water Crisis, GOP Bust Border Deal Feb 08, 2024

Show notes

2.7.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Lexington, Miss. Discrimination Lawsuit, Fani Willis Woes, Flint Water Crisis, GOP Bust Border Deal

A Mississippi civil rights group says the police in Lexington harass and abuse black residents of the major-black town. The Justice Department is already investigating the city for discrimination practices. Civil rights group JUILAN just slapped the city with a lawsuit. The founder of JUILAN is here to explain the case.

Georgia District Attorney Fani Willis continues to dodge MAGA bullets since charging Donald Trump and his cronies. I'll talk to an attorney who will walk us through the hurdles Willis must clear to continue the prosecution.

Senate Republicans block border bill. And Republican Senator James Lankford says his life was threatened for his attempt to reach a border deal with the Democrats.

We'll also continue reflecting on the Flint Water Crisis by looking at how much attorneys are getting from the lawsuits they file for those affected the most.

Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected