4.10.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: House passes SAVE Act, MAGA budget blueprint passes, HBCU Talladega College,Black Voters Matter doc

Two crucial votes out of the House today...
The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility or SAVE Act is a major voter suppression measure that, if it becomes law, will disenfranchise millions of eligible voters and badly undermine U.S. democracy. 

A budget blueprint for the MAGA agenda passed the House after Republican leaders scrambled to convince GOP holdouts who want deeper spending cuts to back it. We'll discuss how this budget could dismantle social security.

An Alabama HBCU rebounds from financial struggles.  Talladega College Interim President Dr. Walter Kimbrough will be here to explain how his stable leadership is providing a bright future for one of Alabama's oldest HBCUs. 

Black Voters Matter Co-founders will be here to talk about the organization's documentary, "Love, Joy, and Power: Tools for Liberation." 

I'll also introduce you to the co-hosts of Black Star Network's new show, "The Other Side of Change."

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4.9.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump/China tariff war, Rep. Joe Neguse rips GOP budget chair, IRS chief out, St. Louis election

The twice impeached, criminally convicted felon-in-chief Donald "The Con" Trump's tariffs are causing global concerns.  He the world's second-largest economy, China, the hardest while announcing a 90-day pause on tariffs for all trading partners except for China.  We have economist Morgan Harper here to break all of this down. 

We'll show you how Colorado Congressman Joe Neguse ripped GOP Budget Committee Chair Jodey Arrington for implying the economy is "running well" despite a week of stock market turmoil.

The IRS must find another chief after the third resignation this year. 

The North Carolina Supreme Court has temporarily blocked a lower court's ruling that would have required over 60,000 voters to prove their eligibility within 15 days or risk having their votes thrown out.

St. Louis' first black female mayor suffers a crushing defeat in her re-election effort. 

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4.8.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: SCOTUS halts order to rehire 16,000 workers, Jasmine Crockett torches Trump, NC SAU $18M Lawsuits

The Supreme Court has blocked a district judge's order that would have required the Trump administration to rehire thousands of fired employees. This means that many remain without income.

Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett is calling out the same administration that talks about cutting government costs for spending nearly $26 million on Trump's golf outings. You won't want to miss this Crockett Chronicle.

A fired former DOJ attorney testified before Congress about her departure and the armed U.S. marshals who delivered a letter restricting her testimony to her home.

The National Park Service has reinstated a photo and quote of Harriet Tubman on its website, calling the edits "unauthorized."

We'll talk to a Texas State senator who criticized the sponsor of an employment anti-DEI bill for suggesting that their intention is to keep white men in charge.

We'll talk about the latest multimillion-dollar lawsuits filed against North Carolina's HBCU Saint Augustine's University. 

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4.7.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump trade war, MAGA assault on Black history, South Sudanese Visas Revoked, NC SAU $18M Lawsuits

The twice-impeached, criminally convicted felon-in-chief, Donald "The Con" Trump's massive tariffs on all imports ignite a global trade war. We'll break down how this decision is hitting Black communities the hardest and how autoworkers are casualties of those trade wars.   

In yet another attempt to whitewash American history, the National Park Service- under this racist administration removed Harriet Tubman's photo and quote from its. We'll speak with Chicago pastor Dr. Otis Moss III, who recently told his congregation, "We Will Not Be Erased!"

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says all U.S. visas South Sudanese passport holders hold are revoked effective immediately. 

In tonight's Where's Our Money segment, I'll speak with Blavity Inc.'s founder and CEO about the importance of independent black media. 

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4.4.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: MLK 57 years after his death, Trump tariff sparks Lesotho crisis, UConn star Paige Bueckers drama 

Today, we honor the legacy of civil rights icon Martin Luther King, Jr., who was assassinated fifty-seven years ago at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee. 

March's job growth exceeded expectations, but unemployment numbers were slightly worse than anticipated. We'll discuss these figures with our favorite economist, Morgan Harper, and explore how tariffs may impact employment.

The African nation of Lesotho is facing an economic crisis after the Trump administration imposed a 50% tariff on its textile exports. We'll talk to an expert about what this decision means for the small nation.

Tishaura Jones is running for a second term as mayor of St. Louis. She will join us to discuss her achievements as the city's first Black female mayor and why she deserves re-election.

Former NBA player Etan Thomas will discuss the backlash against his recent opinion piece in The Guardian, where he questions why UConn star Paige Bueckers hasn't received the same national attention as Iowa's Caitlin Clark.

And, we'll have a conversation about financial responsibilities in relationships. Personal finance expert Shani Curry will share her insights on women refusing to help pay the bills.

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4.3.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump tariff fallout, S.C. lawmakers' assault on DEI, MLK's Last Speech

Virginia Senator Tim Kaine will join us to discuss the Senate's approval of his measure to reject Canadian tariffs. We'll also cover the federal budget, proposed budget cuts, and the massive layoffs.

In South Carolina, the House has passed a controversial anti-DEI bill that targets state agencies and schools involved in diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, training, or practices. We'll talk to a state representative who has shared his personal story about his father being threatened by the KKK, emphasizing that DEI benefits everyone, not just Black people.  

We'll speak with the mother of a California college student who died in a hazing incident in 2018. Her advocacy contributed to the passage of a law allowing hazing victims to sue educational institutions.

Today marks the 57th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s final speech, "I've Been to the Mountaintop," delivered at the Mason Temple Church of God in Christ Headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee.

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3.31.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: La. voters reject constitution amendments, Wis. and Mo. supreme court elections, Bishop Marvin Sapp
 
Louisiana voters overwhelmingly rejected the four proposed constitution amendments backed by its MAGA governor.  We'll talk to activists about how their hard work defeated the racist laws. 

Elections in Wisconsin and Missouri.  Tuesday, voters will elect a new state supreme court justice, and St. Louis is gearing up for its mayoral election.  We'll talk to an advocate about Tishaura Jones' re-election bid. 

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi directed the Justice Department to dismiss a lawsuit challenging a sweeping election overhaul that Georgia Republican lawmakers passed in the wake of President Donald Trump's 2020 election loss in the state.

White House Correspondents' Dinner Cancels black female comedian Amber Ruffin's appearance after her comments about the Trump Administration.

And Bishop Marvin Sapp says he has received death threats as a result of the resurfaced viral clip where he ordered ushers to close the doors at an international church convention while rallying for the congregation to donate $40,000.

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3.28.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: High stakes Louisiana election, Blatant voting rights assault exposed, Illegal activity at WH

On Saturday, Louisiana voters will decide on four proposed amendments to the state Constitution. We'll be joined by Gary Chambers Jr., Advocate and strategist, to discuss the early voting turnout. 

Reverend Dr. William J. Barber II, the President and Senior Lecturer of the  Repairers of the Breach, will drop by to discuss the blatant assault on our voting rights. 

Illegal activities are taking place in the White House, and California Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove is speaking out about the extent of these issues. We'll hear from her directly.

Virginia House Speaker Don Scott will be here to discuss his being denied entry to a speaking engagement at First Colonial High School in Virginia Beach.. 

And we'll talk to the hosts of the NAACP Image Award-nominated true crime podcast, After the Uprising Podcast, about how their investigation could solve the murder of Missouri activist Darren Seals. 
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3.27.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: HUD drops discrimination cases, HHS 10k firings, SBA takes over student loans,Justin Pearson vs MAGA

Two cases against a Texas homeowners' association charged with racial discrimination are stalled under the current administration. We'll speak with ProPublica reporter Jesse Coburn, who will break down the details of these cases.

The Department of Health and Human Services is cutting 10,000 full-time jobs across several agencies as part of the Trump administration's plan to restructure the federal government.

The country's $1.6 trillion student loan portfolio is now under the Small Business Administration. We'll talk to an expert about what this means for more than 40 million Americans holding student loans.

In Phoenix, Arizona, three police officers have been suspended for 24 hours for repeatedly punching a deaf black man with cerebral palsy during his arrest.

Tennessee State Representative Justin Pearson will join us to discuss a heated exchange he had with Republican Andrew Farmer during a hearing on a gun reform bill.

We are just five days away from Wisconsin voters casting their ballots for a new state Supreme Court justice. The executive director of Souls to the Polls Wisconsin will be here to discuss their efforts to ensure a successful voter turnout.

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3.25.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Signal security breach fallout, Bondi demands Crockett apology, MAGA judiciary attack, 14th amendment center opens

Senators questioned Intel officials about how the Atlantic's editor-in-chief "mistakenly" got added to a group chat with top security officials discussing war plans.

We'll show you how the Trump administration dodges accountability for this massive security breach.  

We'll show you how Fox is fumbled to tell the story while defending their former co-worker,  Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.  

I also have some thoughts for DJ Envy and his Breakfast Club co-hosts, who claim that the Atlantic editor-in-chief was wrong to disclose that he was included in a top-secret group chat.

Attorney General Pam Bondi says that Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett owes Elon Musk and Telsa shareholders an apology. 

On Friday, Howard University's 14th Amendment Center will officially open. Founder Sherrilyn Ifill will explain why this center is more crucial now than ever.

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