8.21.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump May Rename Carrier Honoring Black WWII Hero. Karmelo Anthony New Trial Fight. Karen Bass

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is locked in a competitive re-election race.  She joins us live to discuss her campaign and the backlash she is facing over a donation-matching program.

Karmelo Anthony's trial attorney testifies on the second day of the motion for a new trial.  The defense says instructions given to the jury made it unfairly difficult to argue Anthony's self-defense claim. 

The racist Trump administration is attempting to erase Black history... again.  This time with the U.S. Navy by considering renaming the USS Doris Miller aircraft carrier.  There's only one guess what he wants the new name to be...the draft-dodging occupant of the Oval Office.  We'll talk to Doris Miller's Great-Great-Grandniece about this proposal.

A Black North Carolina woman gets detained for refusing to give over her Ring camera video to police.  We'll show you what happened. 

We'll show you the body camera video of an Arkansas cop who is now on leave after pointing his weapon at the head of an unarmed black man.  

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8.18.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Crowley vs. Trump Ally in Wis. Gov Race. NC Voting Rights Fight. Karmelo Anthony Demands New Trial

Wisconsin's gubernatorial race is one to watch in November.  Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley is taking on Congressman Tom Tiffany, who has voted with Donald Trump 100% of the time.  Crowley is here to break down his Badger Basics Plan for the state.

While North Carolina Governor Josh Stein vetoed House Bill 958, the bill would undermine voting rights, Bishop William Barber stood in front of the State Legislative Building speaking out against the General Assembly's latest attempt to suppress the vote,

The Karmelo Anthony case is back in the spotlight.  This week, his appellate attorneys will demand a new judge and a new trial.

Instead of preparing for what should have been Nola Wells' 19th birthday, his family will hold a National Day of Prayer.

In tonight's Shop Black Star Network Dot Com, the Brown Girl Bags.  A luxury handbag brand created specifically for Black women in mind.
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8.20.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Karmelo Anthony Gets New Judge. NAACP Joins Nolan Wells Case. Angie Nixon Scores Upset Win

The Memphis City Council approves a 12-month moratorium on new data center permits and rezoning.  Tennessee State Representative Justin Pearson will explain what that really means. 

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens blasts the Democratic National Convention after the city loses its bid to host the 2028 convention.  In a letter to the city, he says this snub is an example of how the Democratic Party continues to abandon the South and Black voters.  

A Missouri court is allowing a GOP-favored map to help them hold onto their slim majority in the House. 

In less than two years, the twice-impeached, criminally convicted felon-in-chief, Donald "The Con" Trump has managed to fulfill every aspect of Project 2025.  Michael Harriott will be here to give us a "Project 2025 Performance Review."

Chris Cuomo calls out Bill O'Reilly for saying he'd vote for Russian dictator Vladimir Putin before casting a ballot for Senator Jon Ossoff.  All over a comment the Georgia Senator made.

A special appointed Texas judge is hearing testimony to decide if Karmelo Anthony deserves a new trial. 

The third annual Back-to-School Community Day Hosted by Wanda Durant and the Durant Family Charitable Foundation is taking place this weekend.  She'll be here in the studio to talk about this weekend's event.  

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8.17.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Black Candidate Hit With Fake HIV Smear. Trump Takes Credit For Crime Drop. NABJ Dings Stephen A.

A Black Democratic congressional candidate is the targeted in a smear campaign that falsely alerted people by text message that he can't give blood because he is HIV positive.
Shevrin Jones, Florida's first out LGBTQ+ Black senator, is here to set the record straight. 

A former professional basketball player is running to become South Carolina's first Black governor. Dr. Jermaine Johnson will explain why he's the best man for the job. 

The Trump administration is bragging and taking the credit for violent crime going down, but those crimes have been declining since 2022 - when he wasn't in office.  We'll talk to the Senior Director for Public Safety from the Center for American Progress about the numbers. 

Attorney General Todd Blanche is considering seeking the Supreme Court's intervention to compel states to hand over voter rolls.

California prosecutors told jurors Tupac Shakur's 1996 killing was 'an act of revenge' during today's opening statements.  The defense says time, corruption, and a lack of facts will be challenges in the case.  

Saturday, the National Association of Black Journalists gave out its Thumb Down Award, including one to Stephen A. Smith. It's time for a little history lesson.  I'll talk to the former president and founder of NABJ about why he began the acknowledgment. 

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8.14.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump Ballroom Fight Explodes. Black Women Job Crisis. How American Whiteness Was Made

The twice impeached convicted felon Donald Trump is asking a judge to intervene and allow him to build a NEW 90,000 square-foot ballroom in place of the demolished White House East Wing. We'll tell you about his new request to the Supreme Court. 

Job prospects are uneven for Black women, and a new report has the data to prove it. Institute for Women's Policy Research's Dr. Jennifer Turner will join us live to discuss the real reason women are struggling to hold down jobs in the work force, and it has nothing to do with effort or qualifications. 

Wisconsin Republican Congressman up for re-election in November has a goal to help the rich get richer. We'll play you the clip of what 

Historian Carmen Thompson explores how the concept of Whiteness predates European expansion into the Americas. She explains that it was a central factor in the settlement of Virginia, the first colony of what would become the United States of America.

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8.13.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Nolan Wells Family Speaks At NABJ. Jeffries Lays Out Dem Agenda. ICE Spends $20M on Shock Gloves

The parents of Nolan Wells, Attorney Ben Crump, and Rev. Al Sharpton discuss the death investigation of Nolan Wells at the National Association of Black Journalist Convention. We'll share the family's side of the story and what Crump says is the main objective is while pursuing justice for Nolan.

An attorney general could make history as the first black person to hold statewide office in Nevada if he's successful at the polls in November. He joins us to make his case for governor. 

A white man threatens to kill black people in a mass shooting and walks away free with no charges. We'll tell you the technicality that got him off the hook.

A candidate is running against a racist district attorney in Tarrant County Texas. Can she beat him to bring fairness and justice to the office? We'll talk to her as she tells us her plans on winning the position.   

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8.12.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Crowley Wins Wisconsin. Trump Threatens Election Emergency. $900M White House Construction Chaos

Black Democratic David Crowley defeats Democratic socialist Francesca Hong in the Wisconsin governor primary... we'll tell you why his victory is so important to Democrats defeating Trump in November.

A campaign rooted in legacy, grassroot efforts, and social justice... candidate for U.S. Representative for Texas 25th Congressional District Dione Sims and her grandmother Dr. Opal Lee, the "Grandmother of Juneteenth" will join us to discuss taking back the House.

The organization Grassroots Speaks has done extensive research into election interference.  We'll tell you about the report and what was found in it that dates back to before the 2016 election.

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8.11.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Houston MBE Program Struck Down. Confederate School Names Removed. Trump Threatens Election Emergency

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A judge strikes down a program designed to help minority business owners in Texas leaving entrepreneurs uncertain of their future. We'll have City County Council Member Willie Davis on to talk about the new ruling and what this means moving forward.

Florida Rep. Angie Nixon joins us to talk about her campaign ahead of the August 18 primaries. The Progressive Democrat is on the front lines of resistance against Governor Ron DeSantis as she fights for a seat in the U.S. Senate. And her newfound surge in support has spectators wondering if she can win the primary election. 

A new report in Iowa questions the true safety of having resource officers in the state's school after troubling numbers show that black children are disproportionately detained during behavioral disruptions. We'll talk to Iowa of ACLU's Veronica Fowler about the data and what ACLU next step will be.  

Martin's Children's Book will be on to discuss how it's helping children grow their minds in math, reading, and boosting self confidence in and out of the classroom. 

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8.10.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Fox Host Calls Weak Jobs Report “Dem Propaganda.” Blanche Confirmed. El-Sayed Eyes Obama Help

Donald Trump's crony, Todd Blanche has officially been confirmed for a top position in his cabinet as the new U.S. Attorney General. But now, questions are swirling about whether or not he can truly operate independently from the president.

Nearly 30 years after Tupac Shakur's murder, the trial for the man accused of killing the beloved rapper is finally underway. We'll be talking about the details of the case

In Florida, White woman accepts a plea deal in the stabbing death of her Black boyfriend cutting her time down to less than 10 years. 

And with kids heading back to school, keeping them healthy and safe is a top priority for parents. We'll talk about the importance of annual wellness visits Dr. Ebony Hilton, host of Second Opinion on the Black Star Network, joins us to break it all down.

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8.7.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered:Trump White House Targets Lisa Cook Again. 23,000 Jobs Lost. Black Unemployment Gap Persists

The White House is renewing its efforts to remove Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors.

The job market numbers for July have been released, showing a loss of 23,000 jobs, which could indicate a slowdown ahead.  Black unemployment rates continue to reflect a persistent gap compared to other racial groups.  Economist Morgan Harper will join us to break down the numbers.

A newly released report highlights the lack of high-quality math education for Black children.  We'll speak with the author of "Calculated Barriers: Examining the History Behind Math Inequities Facing Black Students" to discuss how historical policies and structural practices hinder math literacy, college access, and opportunities in tech fields.

Tennessee voters have made their voices heard.  We'll break down the candidates who will be on the ballot in November.

And in sad news, entertainment journalist Flo Anthony and "Ms. Dupree" from The Tom Joyner Morning Show have passed away.

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