2.18.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered:Georgia Fort Pleads Not Guilty. Paralyzed Man Case Charges Dropped. Roy Cooper Senate Bid

When reporting the truth becomes a crime. Independent journalist Georgia Fort is here to talk about her not guilty plea to federal felony charges tied to January's Minnesota church protest. 

A Connecticut case takes a troubling turn after a Black man was paralyzed after a routine arrest--now charges against current and former officers have been dropped, despite a judge initially ruling they would stand trial.

He helped lead North Carolina, and now former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper wants a seat in the U.S. Senate. 

We'll continue honoring the life and legacy of Reverend Jesse Jackson with his son Jonathan, Marc Morial, and Pastor Frederick Haynes. 

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2.16.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: GOP’s SAVE Act bad for Blacks; Rickey Smiley rips hazing; Shoot victim wins $27M

The House passed the SAVE Act -- a controversial election bill that would force voters to prove U.S. citizenship to register. Cliff Albright, Executive Director of Black Voters Matter, will explain why this bill echoes Jim Crow‑era tactics.

The NAACP is calling on a federal judge to limit how the government can use voting records seized by the FBI in Fulton County, Georgia. More on that ahead.

Minnesota investigators say the FBI is refusing to share evidence in the Minnesota ICE shootings that took place in January.

Nearly three‑quarters of students involved in Greek life report hazing -- and the death of  20‑year‑old Caleb Wilson has sparked a statewide task force. Radio Host Ricky Smiley will join us to discuss the dangers of hazing. 

A California jury has awarded over $27 million to a black man left partially paralyzed from a deputy sheriff's shooting. We'll hear from his attorney later.

Hundreds complete a 50‑mile march to the North Carolina State Capitol -- calling for voting rights, economic justice, and unity. We'll take you inside the 'Love Forward Together' movement and show a recap of the rally.

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1.30.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Don Lemon, Georgia Fort Arrested Over Church Protest. Press Freedom on the Line Under Trump.

Former CNN anchor and journalist Don Lemon and independent Minnesota journalist Georgia Fort were arrested along with two others in connection to the Minnesota church protests. Lemons predicted his arrest would still happen after the Department of Justice abandoned his arrest warrant on Tuesday.

Lemon says he was there reporting--not protesting and, a judge recently rejected prosecutors attempts for his arrest.

The question now is, what does this mean for our first amendments rights, what does it mean for journalists reporting real news -- and, what does it mean for people who challenge power and injustice under this Trump administration?

Tonight, we talk with Erin Haines, President of the National Association of Black Journalists, and Octavia Treadway, Chair of the Center for Broadcast Journalism, to unpack the implications for journalists and the public.

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2.11.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: SAVE Act Vote Threatens Voting Rights. Bondi Deflects on Epstein. Black Unemployment Still Higher

The Trump administration continues to attack your voting rights. The SAVE Act is scheduled for a vote today, and if Republican lawmakers pass the bill, it could make voting nearly impossible for millions.

House Democrats and civil rights leaders are making it clear what Black Americans are losing under the Trump administration.

Attorney General Pam Bondi faced tough questioning on Capitol Hill and deflected inquiries about the Epstein files during today's 5-hour hearing.

According to a new Pew poll, support for Trump among white evangelicals is slightly declining.

Dr. Frederick D. Haynes will join us to discuss his congressional campaign.

Today's job report reveals that Black unemployment continues to be higher than that of other demographics. Morgan Harper will be here to break down January's job report.

We will also wrap up today's Wilson-to-Raleigh Moral March, led by Bishop William Barber.

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2.10.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump Snubs Democrats. Governors Cancel Annual Meeting. McIver Confronts DHS. GOP Targets Bad Bunny

The National Governors Association cancels an annual meeting after Trump intentionally left Democrat leaders out.

New Jersey Congresswoman LaMonica Mclver calls out the leadership of the Acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement Director during today's House and Homeland Security Committee meeting.

Republican officials are outraged by Bad Bunny's Super Bowl performance. Now, they are calling the NFL and NBC to be investigated.

On Sunday, a white North Carolina pastor preached a message that all conservatives need to hear.

A new report shows Black Americans are still paying the price in health outcomes under Donald Trump's America. I'll be joined by the National Urban League Vice President of Health Equity & Policy, and the Founder of Protect Our Care tonight to break it down.

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2.9.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Judge Orders Fulton Ballot Docs Unsealed. NC Voting Blocked. Trump Melts Down. MAGA Loses It

A federal judge says the Justice Department has until 5p Tuesday to unseal documents related to the seizure of election ballots from Fulton County, Georgia.  I'll speak with a Fulton County commissioner about what he's calling a "major win for transparency and accountability." 

In North Carolina, a federal judge ruled against student efforts to open early-voting sites at three university campuses, including North Carolina A&T. 

Trump got really triggered when a reporter tried to compare him to Joe Biden, not knowing about the actions taken in his name - Trump's the racist video and Biden's auto-signature. That's a meltdown you don't want to miss. 

A white Montana pastor calls out evangelicals for following the convict-in-chief. 

Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show really pissed MAGA off - mostly because he didn't sing a single lyric in English, and probably because they could not comprehend the symbolism.  I"ll break off of that down. 

Ohio Congresswoman Shontel Brown doesn't hold back when talking about the importance of celebrating Black History while the Trump Administration is doing all it can to erase it. 

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1.28.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: FBI Probes Georgia Election Office. GOP Cuts HBCU Voting. Judge Blocks Va. Map. AOC Takes on CVS.

The FBI has searched a Georgia election office for evidence to support former President Trump's false claims that his 2020 election defeat was due to widespread voting fraud.

In North Carolina, Republicans have reduced the number of voting sites at the nation's largest historically Black college and university, prompting students to file a lawsuit.

In Virginia, a judge has blocked lawmakers' pro-Democratic voting map. We'll also bring you the results of a new poll revealing what issues matter most to Virginians.

It seems that local and state police agencies are on a collision course with ICE agents. The President of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives will explain the complexities of this power struggle.

New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has called out CVS Health's corporate strategy to monopolize patient care.

And a white city councilman in Florida is facing backlash for how he addressed white supremacy. Many people focused on his choice of words in the example and overlooked his core message, prompting calls for his resignation.

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1.27.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Bovino Out. DOJ Drops Don Lemon Case. Dems Target Noem. Pam Bondi Threatens Minnesota.

Trump's top Border Patrol commander is out.  The Border Czar is taking over.  A Minneapolis Councilwoman will let us know whether this is a welcome change of the guard.  

The Department of Justice is dropping its pursuit to arrest Journalist Don Lemon and others who protested in a church.

Democratic leaders are calling for the termination and impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Kirsti Noem. More on that ahead.

Attorney General Pam Bondi sends a threatening letter to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, demanding and setting conditions for the Trump administration to crack down on ICE agents in Minnesota.

A study from St. Louis University shows the impacts of long-term discrimination and trauma affecting black people's lives span more than other demographics.

Longtime Washington D.C delegate, Eleanor Norton, retires after 36 years of being D.C's Warrior on the Hill.

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1.27.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Bovino Out. DOJ Drops Don Lemon Case. Dems Target Noem. Pam Bondi Threatens Minnesota.

Trump's top Border Patrol commander is out.  The Border Czar is taking over.  A Minneapolis Councilwoman will let us know whether this is a welcome change of the guard.  

The Department of Justice is dropping its pursuit to arrest Journalist Don Lemon and others who protested in a church.

Democratic leaders are calling for the termination and impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Kirsti Noem. More on that ahead.

Attorney General Pam Bondi sends a threatening letter to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, demanding and setting conditions for the Trump administration to crack down on ICE agents in Minnesota.

A study from St. Louis University shows the impacts of long-term discrimination and trauma affecting black people's lives span more than other demographics.

Longtime Washington D.C delegate, Eleanor Norton, retires after 36 years of being D.C's Warrior on the Hill.

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1.26.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: ICE Killing in Minneapolis Ignites Backlash. Insider Trading Ban Bill, DHS Funding Battle

Another tragic murder in Minneapolis. An ICE officer shoots and kills a man while he was protecting a woman being harassed by ICE. I spoke with a Minneapolis City Councilwoman about the city's plans to protect its citizens.

House Republicans are pushing new legislation they say will stop insider trading -- but critics argue it does no such thing. A U.S Congressman will join me later to talk about his plans to help ban stock trading in the federal government.

Democrats are drawing a hard line. Senate leaders say they'll vote no on Homeland Security funding -- putting parts of the federal government on the brink of a shutdown.

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