12.29.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: US Strikes Nigeria on Christmas, Nicki Minaj Deportation Push, DEI Gag Order, Couples Reset

U.S. airstrikes hit ISIS camps in Nigeria on Christmas Day, and Donald Trump calls it a "present."   We'll talk to a National Security and Foreign Affairs Legal Analyst about what's really happening and why we are attacking the African nation.

A petition to deport Nicki Minaj has gained traction amid growing backlash. We'll explain what's fueling it.

And get this---Head Start programs warned: Scrub words like "Black" and "women" from funding apps or lose cash. Shasti Conrad with Washington State Democrats and Sarah Hunt Blackwell from ACLU Georgia joins us to discuss what this means.

With the new year around the corner, it's resolution time. Couples, listen up! A licensed counselor will be here with The Couples Playbook to help realign your love game.
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12.23.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Missing Black Women Crisis, Layoff Wave Looms, MD Reparations Push, Kennedy Center Trump Lawsuit

A Wisconsin state representative is pushing for a task force on missing and murdered Black women, as the state faces some of the highest violence rates in the country. She joins us to talk about why this issue can't wait.

Across corporate America, big companies are bracing for pain. Mass layoffs are expected to hit in January, with tech, manufacturing, and logistics companies slashing thousands of jobs amid growing economic uncertainty.

In Maryland, lawmakers defy their own governor, overriding Wes Moore's veto to move forward with a study on slavery reparations. We'll talk to one activist about the goals of the Maryland Reparations Committee

And in Washington, the Kennedy Center is now facing legal action after Donald Trump's name was added to the building. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty is suing, saying her vote was silenced. She joins us live.

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12.22.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Haiti Humanitarian Crisis, Fla School Board Racism, Jam Master Jay Conviction Overturned

In Haiti a full-blown humanitarian emergency. A generation of children without schools, without food, and surrounded by gang violence. Miami Herald Caribbean correspondent Jacqueline Charles joins us with a sobering look at what's unfolding right now.

A Florida school board member is under fire after being caught on video saying 80% of Black people he's met are "nasty, rude, and problematic." Now the Clay County School Board is scrambling, and calls for his removal are growing louder.

In a stunning legal twist, A judge has overturned Karl Jordan Jr.'s conviction in the 2002 murder of hip-hop icon Jam Master Jay, calling the prosecution's motive theory too weak to stand.

And in our Fit. Live. Win. segment-- We're talking about the heavy load girls are carrying: A Licensed professional counselor will discuss empowering Black girls through faith, therapy, and community, including her powerful "Our Girls" initiative.

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12.19.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump Name on Kennedy Center? DC Police Chief Rips Critics, CFPB Redlining Threat, Warnock v Trump

The Kennedy Center slaps Donald Trump's name on the building and website--But is it legal? We'll break it down.

Plus, DC Police Chief Pamela Smith tells critics "F you" and storms out in a fiery speech, you won't want to miss it.

And Consumer Financial Protection Bureau now run by a Project 2025 insider--proposes rules that could revive modern redlining. Global Black Economic Forum CEO Alphonso David joins us on the threat to Black homeownership.

Donald Trump is pissed off with NBC News and Senator Raphael Warnock after Warnock appeared on Meet the Press,
Trump is accusing the network of political bias and suggesting it should face consequences over its broadcast license.

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12.18.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Dems cancel 2024 autopsy, Trump gives deranged speech, Warnock slams Agent Orange

Marijuana is reclassified for the first time since 1970---Georgia State Rep. Eric Bell joins us to discuss what this means for legalization efforts nationwide.

Plus, Senator Raphael Warnock fires back after Donald Trump attacks his faith. We've got Warnock's response to the twice-impeached, criminally convicted former president.

And as the National Association of Black Journalists marks 50 years of excellence, one of its original founders, Sam Ford, joins us live in studio. 36 years at D.C.'s 7News and WJLA and plenty to say about the state of Black journalism today.

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12.17.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Charter School Fight Heads to Court, GOP Breaks on Obamacare, Trump Cuts Spark Hunger Crisis

A yearslong fight over a Middletown charter school in Bridgeport Connecticut heads to court -- why a campus approved in 2023 still hasn't opened, and what's at stake for parents and kids... Dr. Steve Perry joins us from Capital Preparatory Schools.

Four House Republicans buck Speaker Mike Johnson and side with Democrats to extend Obamacare subsidies, hear from GOP members and what's next with millions of Americans healthcare.

ProPublica uncovers a man-made hunger crisis in Kenya's Kakuma refugee camp after Trump's USAID cuts, Reporter Anna Maria Barry-Jester joins us.

And 50 years after NABJ's founding, co-founder Norma Adams-Wade is here to talk legacy, Black media power, and the new Jubilee Endowment push.

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12.16.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Black Voting Power at Risk, Crockett’s Senate Fight, NABJ Future, Fanbase Equity Push

A new report from Fair Fight Action and Black Voters Matter warns that nearly 200 Democratic state legislative seats from mostly majority-Black districts are under threat. Black Votes Matter Executive Director, Cliff Albright, will break down the Southern State Legislature Effect Report.

Democrats need to stop the infighting and let Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett have her shot at the Senate seat. I'll talk to a democratic strategist about why some a finding it hard to support Crockett. 

The National Association of Black Journalists launches its Jubilee Endowment Campaign to secure the future of Black journalism. Allison Davis, one of the youngest founders, will be here to talk about the organization's history and future. 

Fanbase, the creator-first social platform, is a day away from closing its equity crowdfunding campaign tomorrow. Isaac Hayes III joins us for a last-minute push.

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12.15.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Black Farmers Rebuff Trump Farm Aid, ACA on the Brink, Economy Approval at 31%

Black farmers are voicing their skepticism about Donald Trump's new $12 billion farm aid program, stating that it contains racist undertones. John Boyd from the National Black Farmers Association will explain their concerns.

Millions are watching to see what will happen next with the Affordable Care Act, especially after the Senate rejected its extension. I'll speak with a former official from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to understand what this means for your healthcare.

Recent polling shows that only 31 percent of voters approve of Trump's handling of the economy. We'll analyze the numbers with Morgan Harper from the American Economic Liberties Project.

The National Association of Black Journalists has launched a bold initiative to raise $15 million over the next four years to create a permanent endowment that invests in the next generation of Black journalists. One of the original 44 founders, Sandra Long Weaver, will join us to discuss this effort.

DeMaurice Smith will be in the studio to discuss his book, "Turf Wars: The Fight for the Soul of America's Game," which delves into controversies surrounding Colin Kaepernick, Deflategate, and power struggles within the NFL.

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12.12.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Epstein Bombshell Images, Indiana Redistricting Threats, Trump Sued by Black Leaders

Indiana senators face escalating threats after breaking with Trump on redistricting and Governor Mike Braun says he's ready to fight back. We've got the latest.

Bombshell images from the Epstein estate. House Democrats release new photos featuring Trump, Clinton, and Prince Andrew. What's coming next from those long-sealed DOJ files?

Two Black transportation leaders push back. After being fired from federal boards, they're suing the Trump administration and former NTSB Vice Chairman Alvin joins us live.

In Mississippi, a family's million-dollar investment aims to turn a strip mall into Black Wall Street 2.0. Tony A. Reimonenq Jr., founder and CEO of the LinkedUp Economic Empowerment Center, breaks down their bold plan.

And in Alabama, sky-high infant mortality sparks new urgency. Reproductive justice advocate Tia Freeman joins us to discuss fresh funding and the fight to save lives across the Deep South.

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12.11.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Ind. GOP Rebukes Trump, DOJ Targets Minneapolis Schools, Dems Grill DHS/FBI, Letitia James Cleared 

The Trump Justice Department is suing the Minneapolis Public Schools District over layoff protections for teachers of color and calling it "illegal race discrimination."

Democrats scorched the Homeland Security Secretary and the FBI's Operations Director during today's House Committee on Homeland Security. We'll show you some of that. 

We'll also hear from a Somali American out of Minneapolis who ICE agents assaulted and unlawfully detained.  But didn't ya'll vote for this?  

For the second time, a federal grand jury has refused to indict New York Attorney General Letitia James, despite all the noise and political theater. 

In New York City, Mayor‑elect Zohran Mamdani names formerly incarcerated activist Mysonne Linen to his transition team, and conservatives are losing it.  Mysonne joins us live to lay out his vision for the city.

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