10.4.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Jacksonville brutal arrest, Pepsico’s Black-owned media spend, Morgan St. Shooting
The attorneys for the black man brutally arrested by the Jacksonville, Florida, police department say he has a ruptured kidney. The sheriff's office launches an investigation, but the family wants the Department of Justice to intervene. One of the attorneys representing Le'Keian Woods is here tonight to explain why the cops never should have chased him in the first place. 
Maryland police are still looking for the people responsible for the mass shooting at Morgan State University. We'll tell you why the mayor of Baltimore says Congress is to blame for the rise in gun violence. 
President Joe Biden cancels more student loan debt totaling $9 billion in forgiveness. 
And we'll look at who's vying to be the next Speaker of the House. 
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5.24.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Remembering George Floyd, VP Harris Gains Swing State Voters, Jack Yates Roland Martin Scholarship
Four years after his tragic passing, we'll pay tribute to George Floyd, reflecting on his impact and the ongoing fight for police and criminal justice reform. Philonise Floyd, George Floyd's brother, will share his perspective on his brother's legacy.
In addition, Roland will discuss changes in policing since George Floyd's death and discuss what still needs to be done to ensure fair policing for all. With special guests, the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives President will provide valuable insights.
Vice President Kamala Harris gains significant support from swing state voters. We'll dissect how her efforts positively impact Joe Biden's standing in the polls.
Roland returns to his hometown for the annual Roland S. Martin Scholarships and celebrates the achievements of Yates High School seniors.
Don't miss Roland's interview with Sarah McCammon, the author of "The Exvangelicals: Loving, Living, and Leaving the White Evangelical Church," as she shares her journey and experiences confronting evangelical Christian beliefs' political influence.
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5.23.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: No Prison for Marilyn Mosby, DOJ Sues Live Nation, GA Prosecutor Sued for Not Doing His Job

Good news: Baltimore's former top prosecutor, Marilyn Mosby.  She was spared prison for mortgage fraud and perjury.  You'll hear what she had to say after today's sentencing. 
The Supreme Court upholds a Republican-drawn South Carolina congressional district, reversing a previous ruling by a lower court and potentially making it harder to challenge voting maps in the future. The Center for American Progress' Senior Director of Courts and Legal Policy will explain what this means for the upcoming election. 
The head of Georiga's prosecutors’ council,  Pete Skandalakis, is accused of delaying the case against Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, one of the fake electors for Trump in 2020. We'll talk to the lawyers suing  Skandalakis for dragging his feet in the case. 
The DOJ filed an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation, Ticketmaster's parent company, for illegally monopolizing markets in the live concert industry. Morgan Harper will explain what this lawsuit means to consumers. 
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5.22.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Possible SNAP Cuts,Tulsa Race Massacre,Biden's 200th Federal Judge Confirmation, Crockett Chronicles
The House Republicans' proposed farm bill seeks to direct tens of billions to subsidies for peanut, rice, and cotton farmers.  That same bill could cut funding for SNAP,  which helps millions facing food insecurity. The Vice President for Food Assistance from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities to explain what impact that cut will have. 
We are just over a week away from the 103rd anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre.  Justice for Greenwood's Damario Solomon-Simmons will be here to give us a preview of what the city is doing to commemorate one of the deadliest acts of U.S. terrorism. 
The Democratic-led Senate confirmed President Joe Biden's 200th federal judge today.  We'll discuss just how important these appointments will shape the courts for years to come. 
In our Tech Talk segment, Fanbase founder Isaac Hayes III will explain the benefits of raise and equity crowdfunding.
It's our first Crockett Chronicles.  Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crocket will join us tonight to talk about today's oversight committee hearing, Marjorie Taylor Green, and how her "bleach blonde bad built butch body" comment has taken over the internet.
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5.21.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Henrietta Lacks Lawsuit, Trump & 'unified Reich', Tulsa Race Massacre, Sen. Bob Casey & Greedflation
A federal judge says Henrietta Lacks family can proceed with the lawsuit against a pharmaceutical company over its unauthorized use of HeLa cells.
After backlash, Trump pulls the video referencing 'unified Reich' off off social media. 
We'll show you what Vice President Kamala Harris had to say about it. 
Disgraced and broke Rudy Giuliani pleads 'not guilty' in Arizona's Trump 2020 election with his co-defendants.  Trump isn't charged but is identified Trump as an unindicted co-conspirator.
We are just over a week away from the 103rd anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre.  Justice for Greenwood's Damario Solomon-Simmons will be here to give us a preview. 
Pennsylvania Senator Bob Casey will be here to discuss his efforts to stop greedflation, the way corporations are raising prices for the record profits they are raking in.
And Operation Hope, John Hope Bryant will stop by to discuss his new book,  Financial Literacy For All, and how DEI is good for business. 
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