10.10.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: No Nobel Peace Prize for Trump, Day 10 Shutdown Pain, National Guard in Memphis

Donald "the Con" Trump takes an L -- losing out on the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. And the MAGA minions are crying foul, claiming he was robbed after a Venezuelan opposition leader took the honor.

In Los Angeles, Olympic dreams are turning into nightmares for a historic Black community. A new federal investigation is exposing shady deals behind the city's latest arena. 

It's day ten of the government shutdown, and for the first time, federal workers are missing an entire paycheck. House Speaker Hakeem Jeffries lays out how Democrats plan to end the stalemate.

The future of public media for Black viewers is on the line-WHUT-TV, the only black-owned public station licensed to an HBCU, is facing serious challenges. The general manager will explain how you can contribute to keeping the station running. 

National Guard troops are now patrolling the streets of Memphis.  We'll talk to a councilwoman about how residents are responding.

We'll show you why former Vice President Kamala Harris goes off on some hecklers during her book tour. 

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10.7.2025 #RolandMartinUnifltered: Day 7 Shutdown Chaos, Schumer’s Health Plan, Trump Threatens Pay, Bondi Hearing Fire, Kyren Lacy Case

It's day seven of the government shutdown. 

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer lays out the Democrats' plan to hold the line for American healthcare.

The twice-impeached, criminally convicted felon-in-chief, Donald "The Con" Trump, is saying furloughed federal workers aren't guaranteed back pay, and airports are seeing major delays. California Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove will join us to talk about all of this. 

Today, in a heated hearing on Capitol Hill, Attorney General Pam Bondi testified regarding the Department of Justice. We'll show you some of the exchanges she had with Illinois Senator Dick Durbin.

The Louisiana NAACP is calling for accountability in the Kyren Lacy case. State police have released body camera footage that may explain why Kyren was blamed for the fatal crash.
We'll speak with another candidate who wants to be the next mayor of New Orleans. 

In our Shop Black Star Network Marketplace segment, we will feature fashionable scrubs specifically for healthcare professionals.

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10.17.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Shutdown Showdown Drags On, 15K Attacks on Black Progress, MS Pollution Fight, Wake Forest Honor

The shutdown showdown continues as the Senate fails for the eleventh time to pass the bill to reopen the government, leaving thousands in financial limbo.   

A new study reveals 15,000 documented attempts to erase, distort, or suppress Black Progress in America.  The founder of Onyx Impact will explain their findings. 

Mississippi's Department of Environmental Quality's permit board reversed its decision and unanimously approved a UK-based company to increase pollution from its wood pellet plant.We'll speak with a community organizer who promises to fight to keep Gloster's air clean.

Wake Forest University names a residence hall in honor of two black distinguished alums with deep ties to the University and Winston-Salem. 

And we'll have highlights from the Chris Tucker Foundation Celebrity Golf Tournament. 

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10.15.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Day 15 Shutdown Drags On, Supreme Court Threatens Voting Rights Act, Black Groups Fight Back

It's day 15 of the government shutdown, and the Senate has failed once again to reach a deal. Democrats are not holding back. We'll talk with another congressional representative, as well as DNC Chair Ken Martin.

The Supreme Court has begun hearing arguments in a case that could completely gut the Voting Rights Act. We'll discuss what's at stake with Elie Mystal.

We're closely watching the race in Texas's 18th Congressional District, and we'll speak with one of the candidates on the ground.

With the Voting Rights Act hanging in the balance, Black grassroots organizations are ramping up their efforts to protect our voting power. We'll talk with an advocate leading the fight.

And this year, AfroTech returns to Houston's George R. Brown Convention Center starting October 27th we'll chat with one of the featured speakers joining this year's event.

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10.14.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: MAGA Racism Exposed, VA’s Historic Race, Day 14 Shutdown, D’Angelo’s Death Shocks Neo-Soul

MAGA racism exposed! POLITICO obtained thousands of private messages exposing young GOP leaders joking about gas chambers and slavery.

There's always an election happening! This November, Virginia will elect its first-ever woman governor, and we'll talk with the Democratic candidate.Early voting begins today in Georgia's municipal and special elections, including a closely watched mayoral race in Marietta. We'll speak with one of the candidates.

It's Day 14 of the government shutdown, and the deadlock in D.C. shows no signs of breaking. Democratic Senator Cory Booker will join us after the Senate's 8th vote. 

In our Shop Black Star Network Marketplace, we'll meet the creator of the American-made, gluten-free, non-GMO, MSG-free, vegan-friendly Harmonic Chips. 

And the Neo-Soul community is in shock after the death of D'Angelo. 

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10.13.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Jailed Black Mailman’s Death Sparks Lawsuit, Day 14 Shutdown Pain, Crockett vs GOP, NOLA Makes History

A Minnesota police department and county are being accused of ignoring clear signs of a medical emergency involving a jailed Black mailman, which ultimately led to his death. We'll be speaking with one of the attorneys who filed the wrongful death lawsuit for Kingsley Bimpong.
Today marks day 14 of the government shutdown, with no end in sight. Over 4,000 federal employees have lost their jobs, while those who have the power to stop the shutdown continue to receive their paychecks.

In today's Crockett Chronicles, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett calls out Republican hypocrisy during a heated House hearing. She surprisingly admits that she and Marjorie Taylor Greene actually share similar views on healthcare.

New Orleans elects its first Latino Mayor.

Houston's historic 18th Congressional District is currently without representation following the passing of both Sheila Jackson Lee and her successor, Sylvester Turner. We'll talk with one of the candidates vying to fill that seat.

A small town in Mississippi has taken on a UK-based company and emerged victorious. Residents of Gloster claim that DRAX wants to increase pollution from its wood pellet plant in their town. We'll speak with a community organizer fighting to keep the air clean.

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10.9.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Letitia James Indicted, Day 9 Shutdown Stalemate, Dems Press Johnson, Voting Rights at Risk

Letitia James, the New York attorney general who successfully convicted Trump, has been indicted by the Justice Department on fraud charges.

On the 9th day of the government shutdown, the Senate once again failed to pass a funding bill to get federal employees back to work. Florida Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz will be here to discuss the situation.

Democratic senators confronted Speaker Mike Johnson over his failure to swear in Arizona's Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva.

Memphis is preparing for the arrival of National Guard patrols, which are scheduled to begin on Friday. 

LaTosha Brown, co-chair of Black Voters Matter, will discuss a recent report detailing the stakes of the Louisiana v. Callais case, which could gut Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.

A Black creator says he was told to leave after his speech at the Forbes 30 Under 30 Summit.  He'll explain why his speech on gun violence got him the boot. 

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10.8.2025 #RolandMartinUnifltered: Shutdown Hits Wallets, Trump Targets Chicago Leaders, FL Kirk Bill, The Root’s Black Ownership

Many are seeing their pockets getting empty due to this administration's tariffs and policies.  We'll talk to an economist about how this shutdown will affect your bank account.  Washington Congressman Adam Smith will be here to talk about the eighth day of the government shutdown.
The criminally convicted man occupying the White House says Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker "should be in jail." 

A Florida state senator will be here to talk about a controversial new bill that would force public universities to rename roads after White Supremacist Charlie Kirk or risk losing state funding. 

And The Root's ownership returns to Black hands. Ashley Alison joins us to share her vision for the legendary brand's future and what this means for Black entrepreneurship.

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10.6.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Day 6 Shutdown Standoff, Jeffries Challenges Johnson, Judge Backs Trump Guard Order, GA Case Risk

We are on Day 6 of the government shutdown, and the Senate will hold its fifth vote on the spending bill aimed at reopening the government. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is challenging Speaker Mike Johnson to a primetime debate.

A federal judge has decided not to block Trump's order to deploy National Guard troops to the state, rejecting a lawsuit from the state of Illinois and the city of Chicago against this order.

 In the Trump Georgia election interference case, if a new prosecutor is not appointed soon, the judge has indicated that he will dismiss the case entirely. The President of Georgia's NAACP will join us to discuss the potential implications of a dismissal.

Voters in New Orleans head to the polls this Saturday to elect their next mayor. We'll talk with one of the candidates.

The Gathering for Justice celebrates 20 years of standing for justice, community, and real impact. We'll discuss the upcoming gala with the organization's President and CEO. 

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10.3.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Diddy Sentenced, National Guard in Memphis, Trump Shutdown Day 3, Zohran Mamdani Speaks, Farmers Aid

Nearly 100 arrests have been made by the newly created---Memphis Safe Task Force since its deployment. Attorney General Pam Bondi calls it a win but are Black communities paying the price? Congressman Justin Pearson joins us live.

Plus, day three of the government shutdown, and still no deal in sight. Congressman Steven Horsford joins us with the latest from the Hill.

Also the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, Zohran Mamdani, is now leading in the polls. We'll hear directly from him on why he says he's the right choice for City Hall.
And farmers are facing tough times once again. A new bailout is on the way. National Black Farmers Association President John Boyd joins us to explain what it all means for us.

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