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“Do you know how crazy this sh*t sound, Ty?” Roland Martin puts independent Mississippi Senate candidate Ty Pinkins on the spot over a claim that staying in the race helped Democrat Scott Colom against Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith.

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Roland Martin's exchange with independent Senate candidate Ty Pinkins turns into a relentless test of Pinkins' explanation for staying in the 2026 Mississippi U.S. Senate race. Democrat Scott Colom, Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith, and independent Ty Pinkins were the three candidates at the center of a result in which, according to the interview, Pinkins earned roughly 20,000 votes, about 2.1%. Pinkins argues he stayed on the ballot partly because he believed his presence would keep votes away from Hyde-Smith and improve Colom's prospects. Roland wants to know how that argument fits with Pinkins' own campaign attacks on Colom.

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11.9.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Keisha Lance Bottoms Speaks, Mississippi Senate Count Continues, Hegseth Impeachment Push

The Black community is still riding high after a historic Democratic sweep in this past midterm election.  We'll show you what some Black pastors had to say from the pulpit on Sunday. 

The first Black woman elected governor, Keisha Lance Bottoms, Georgia's governor-elect, will join us to talk about her victory.

We are still waiting to see who will be Mississippi's Senator.  Ballots are still being counted in the race between Scott Colom and Cindy Hyde-Smith.  Many blame Independent candidate Ty Pinkins for not dropping out.  He'll be here tonight, and I have some questions for him. 

We'll talk to Harris County, Texas' first Black and Muslim judge,  Dr. Letitia Plummer.

And Republican Congressman Thomas Massie introduced articles of impeachment to oust Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.  

We'll also talk about new reports showing that Navy officers were denied promotions for promoting DEI initiatives and COVID-19 vaccines. 

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11.6.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Mississippi Senate Battle Heats Up as Black Candidates Make History Across the South

The battle for Mississippi's Senate seat is intensifying between Democrat Scott Colom and Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith.  The founder of the Mississippi Access Project will explain whether any legal challenge can be made to the final results.

We'll talk with the Black pastor from North Carolina who defeated longtime Republican Alamance County Sheriff Terry Johnson.  Shannon Long will join us to discuss his victory.

Fort Bend County, Texas, has elected its first Black judge. Dexter McCoy will be here to talk about his historic win.

And Wisconsin Congresswoman Gwen Moore will discuss Tuesday's Blue Tsunami.

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11.5.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Blue Wave Sweeps South: Black Women Win Big, Tiffany Burks Ousts GOP DA, Carville Called Out

A Blue waves crashed across the South.  I'll talk to the executive director of Texas Organizing Project and the North Carolina Democratic Party Chair.

The counting in Mississippi continues in the Senate race, where Scott Colom maintains a lead over Cindy Hyde-Smith.

It was definitely some Black Girl Magic happening Tuesday night. 

We'll talk to two of the eight Black women elected to lead Georgia's state offices. 

Tiffany Burks, who ousted incumbent Republican Phill Sorrells as Tarrant County District Attorney, will be here. 

Karen Bass lost her re-election bid. 

We'll talk about how the gerrymandering plan turned into a huge flop. 

And I have a lot to say to those folks, including James Carville, about his thoughts on Angie Nixon. 

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11.4.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: The Great MAGA Wipeout: Black Candidates Make History Across Georgia, Michigan and Texas

The Great MAGA Wipeout, It was a BLUE-TI-FUL night, Tuesday night, when not only did a blue tsunami sweep across the nation, but a Black gubernatorial tidal wave did, too.

We will recap last night's wins, including how the eight women who won Georgia's statewide offices are Black.  We'll talk to the state's secretary-elect, Judge Penny Brown Reynolds.  Michigan secretary-elect Garlin Gilchrist will also join us tonight. 

We'll also talk to Tarrant County, Texas' judge-elect Alisa Simmons. 

Mississippi is still counting votes as Democratic candidate for Senate, Scott Colom, leads his opponent, Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, by a razor-thin margin.

Two Black women are in congressional runoffs in Louisiana.  We'll talk to the candidate from District 5. 

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11.3.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Black Votes Matter Election Night 2026

It's decision day! 

All 435 House seats and 35 Senate seats are at stake, alongside 36 gubernatorial races.  Democrats are hoping to break Republican control of Congress, hopefully to put a stop to MAGA's war on Black America. We will have the Blackest election coverage you'll see tonight. 

We have a crew in Atlanta with Keisha Lance Bottoms as she tries to become the first black woman governor in history.  We have a crew in Jacksonville, with Angie Nixon, and one in Austin with James Talarico. 

Congressman James Clyburn and Senator Cory Booker are joining us, along with dozens of experts, to break down tonight's races. 

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Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.

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11.3.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Black Votes Matter Election Night 2026

It's decision day! 

All 435 House seats and 35 Senate seats are at stake, alongside 36 gubernatorial races.  Democrats are hoping to break Republican control of Congress, hopefully to put a stop to MAGA's war on Black America. We will have the Blackest election coverage you'll see tonight. 

We have a crew in Atlanta with Keisha Lance Bottoms as she tries to become the first black woman governor in history.  We have a crew in Jacksonville, with Angie Nixon, and one in Austin with James Talarico. 

Congressman James Clyburn and Senator Cory Booker are joining us, along with dozens of experts, to break down tonight's races. 

Black Star Network Partner: Chapter
For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (724) 264-8281 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/roland Paid Partnership

Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.

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11.3.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Black Votes Matter Election Night 2026

It's decision day! 

All 435 House seats and 35 Senate seats are at stake, alongside 36 gubernatorial races.  Democrats are hoping to break Republican control of Congress, hopefully to put a stop to MAGA's war on Black America. We will have the Blackest election coverage you'll see tonight. 

We have a crew in Atlanta with Keisha Lance Bottoms as she tries to become the first black woman governor in history.  We have a crew in Jacksonville, with Angie Nixon, and one in Austin with James Talarico. 

Congressman James Clyburn and Senator Cory Booker are joining us, along with dozens of experts, to break down tonight's races. 

Black Star Network Partner: Chapter
For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (724) 264-8281 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/roland Paid Partnership

Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.

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11.2.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Election Day Looms: Josh Stein, Wes Moore, Obama Endorsements & Michigan Senate Rift

Election Day Tomorrow: Josh Stein, Wes Moore, Obama Endorsements & Michigan Senate Rift

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10.30.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: 4 Days to Election Day: Texas Early Vote Ends, Black Men Sit Out, Houston Candidates Push

LIVE from The Branch in Houston, Texas.  Here's what's coming up on Roland Martin Unfiltered, streaming live on the Black Star Network.

IIt's the last day of early voting here in Texas and Georgia.  We are 4 days away from Election Day, and we need that Black tsunami at polls across the nation.

Harris County voters will decide on several races, including attorney general and judges.  We'll talk to a few of the candidates as they make a final push for votes before Tuesday's election. 

A recent study indicates Black men are not voting and are feeling political apathy about elections.  I'll talk to two Black men, including Black Star Network's No Translation Host, Jeff Johnson, about why some men are sitting on the sidelines.
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Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.

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