10.30.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Shutdown Day 30: Faith Leaders Blast MAGA Neglect, GA Power Fight, VA Redistricting Push, AfroTech 2025

LIVE from the 2025 AfroTech Convention in Houston's George R. Brown Convention Center.   

No prayers were answered this week in D.C.'s halls of power, as we reach day 30 of the Trump-MAGA government shutdown. Democratic and faith leaders are calling out lawmakers for neglecting the nation's most vulnerable populations.

Next week, Georgia voters will decide who will fill two Public Service Commission seats that control the state's electricity rates and energy policies. I'll be speaking with Dr. Alicia Johnson about her candidacy for one of those positions.

We'll also discuss how Virginia Democrats are proactively addressing the attack on Black congressional districts. The House of Delegates advanced a constitutional amendment on Wednesday that would allow the state to redraw its congressional lines if another state conducts mid-cycle redistricting.

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10.29.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Massey verdict, Baltimore mayor, Stacey Abrams talks AI at Afrotech 2025

A verdict is in... The former Illinois deputy who shot and killed Sonya Massey has been found guilty of second-degree murder. We'll explain why he may not spend any of his sentence behind bars. 

Former Atlanta Mayor Bill Campbell will be here to explain why the Soul of Atlanta Coalition is working to preserve the successes of minority- and women-owned businesses despite MAGA attacks. 

The twice-impeached, criminally convicted felon-in-chief, Donald "The Con" Trump, says he's ready to deploy federal troops, including the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines, into U.S. cities if he believes it's "necessary." 

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10.28.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Maine GOP Targets Mail Voting, SNAP Cuts Hit Millions, Roxanne Brown Makes Labor History

Maine is attempting to make it more difficult for individuals, particularly seniors and people with disabilities, to vote by mail. This GOP-backed measure on the November ballot could restrict access for thousands.

Today marks day 28 of the government shutdown. Dozens of states are suing the Trump administration for cutting off SNAP food aid, which millions of families rely on.

A historic moment is unfolding: for the first time ever, the United Steelworkers Union will be led by a woman. Roxanne Brown will join us to discuss breaking barriers and what her swearing-in means for labor and equality.

We are just one week away from Virginia's significant election. Democratic nominee Jay Jones will join us to explain why he should be the next Attorney General.

In our Black Star Network Marketplace, we feature a Black-owned brand, E Marie, that is redefining comfort with its ultra-soft blankets and hoodies.

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10.27.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Redistricting War Heats Up, Crockett Slams Trump Agenda, Massey Murder Trial, HBCU Prez Fights Back

It's a war over US congressional redistricting as more states are redrawing maps. 
Co-Founder and Executive Director of Black Voters Matter, Cliff Albright, is here to discuss how this will impact the black vote. 

Louisiana's Republican-led Senate votes to push back election dates, hoping the Supreme Court will rule in its favor to draw a new congressional map that includes one or no majority-Black districts.

In tonight's Crocket Chronicles, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett calls out Trump's immigration agenda for what it is: racist, violent, and lawless. 

The white Illinois sheriff's deputy who killed Sonya Massey testified in his murder trial today, telling the jury how he feared for his life. We'll talk to civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump, who represents the Massey family, about Sean Grayson's testimony.

We'll tell you how the president of HBCU University of Maryland Eastern Shore is fighting back against allegations of plagiarism and racial discrimination. 

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10.22.2025 #rolandmartinunfiltered : Day 22 of Trump-MAGA Shutdown, GOP Map Power Grab, AZ Lawsuit, Chicago National Guard Order Blocked\It's Day 22 of the Trump-MAGA government shutdown, the second-longest shutdown in U.S. history. Texas Congressman Al Green is here tonight to discuss the Democratic plan. 

North Carolina's Republican-controlled Legislature passed a new congressional map that will boost the party further ahead of next year's midterm elections.  We'll speak with State House Minority Leader Robert Reives about how this will impact Black voters.

Arizona's attorney general is suing House Speaker Mike Johnson, demanding that he swear in Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva. 

A federal judge extends the order blocking the Trump administration from deploying hundreds of National Guard troops into Chicago and across Illinois.

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10.21.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Our Voices, Our Vote: VA Town Hall, Shutdown Day 21, Hakeem Jeffries Under Threat

We are LIVE in Fredericksburg, Virginia, at the Vision Community Church for a special edition of Roland Martin Unfiltered "Our Voices, Our Vote" Town Hall, powered by Virginia House Democrats and the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus.

We'll talk to Democratic candidates who are vying for and defending their seats in the upcoming November elections.

It's day 21 of the government shutdown. The Senate failed to pass the bill to reopen the government a dozen times. The House of Representatives remains in recess, and Democratic leaders say they are ready to negotiate with Republicans to get the government running again. 
And a pardoned Jan. 6 terrorist is behind bars for allegedly threatening to kill House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.

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10.20.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Houston Special Election, Stephen A. vs Crockett, DHS AI Outrage, Black Women’s Health Crisis

Early voting is underway in Houston, Texas, for the special election to fill the seat left vacant after the passing of Congressman Sylvester Turner. We'll talk with candidate Jolanda Jones about her campaign and what's at stake.

So, we all see Stephen A. Smith trying to be a political commentator now, right?Attacking Black women like Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett?You know I've got something to say about that.

The Department of Homeland Security is catching major heat after posting a fake, AI-generated video on its official X account. We'll show you what happened and why it's sparking outrage.

And in our Fit! Live! Win! segment, Black women are more likely to die from breast cancer than white women. We'll talk with a community advocate about the risks and how knowledge can literally save lives.

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10.10.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: No Nobel Peace Prize for Trump, Day 10 Shutdown Pain, National Guard in Memphis

Donald "the Con" Trump takes an L -- losing out on the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. And the MAGA minions are crying foul, claiming he was robbed after a Venezuelan opposition leader took the honor.

In Los Angeles, Olympic dreams are turning into nightmares for a historic Black community. A new federal investigation is exposing shady deals behind the city's latest arena. 

It's day ten of the government shutdown, and for the first time, federal workers are missing an entire paycheck. House Speaker Hakeem Jeffries lays out how Democrats plan to end the stalemate.

The future of public media for Black viewers is on the line-WHUT-TV, the only black-owned public station licensed to an HBCU, is facing serious challenges. The general manager will explain how you can contribute to keeping the station running. 

National Guard troops are now patrolling the streets of Memphis.  We'll talk to a councilwoman about how residents are responding.

We'll show you why former Vice President Kamala Harris goes off on some hecklers during her book tour. 

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10.7.2025 #RolandMartinUnifltered: Day 7 Shutdown Chaos, Schumer’s Health Plan, Trump Threatens Pay, Bondi Hearing Fire, Kyren Lacy Case

It's day seven of the government shutdown. 

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer lays out the Democrats' plan to hold the line for American healthcare.

The twice-impeached, criminally convicted felon-in-chief, Donald "The Con" Trump, is saying furloughed federal workers aren't guaranteed back pay, and airports are seeing major delays. California Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove will join us to talk about all of this. 

Today, in a heated hearing on Capitol Hill, Attorney General Pam Bondi testified regarding the Department of Justice. We'll show you some of the exchanges she had with Illinois Senator Dick Durbin.

The Louisiana NAACP is calling for accountability in the Kyren Lacy case. State police have released body camera footage that may explain why Kyren was blamed for the fatal crash.
We'll speak with another candidate who wants to be the next mayor of New Orleans. 

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10.17.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Shutdown Showdown Drags On, 15K Attacks on Black Progress, MS Pollution Fight, Wake Forest Honor

The shutdown showdown continues as the Senate fails for the eleventh time to pass the bill to reopen the government, leaving thousands in financial limbo.   

A new study reveals 15,000 documented attempts to erase, distort, or suppress Black Progress in America.  The founder of Onyx Impact will explain their findings. 

Mississippi's Department of Environmental Quality's permit board reversed its decision and unanimously approved a UK-based company to increase pollution from its wood pellet plant.We'll speak with a community organizer who promises to fight to keep Gloster's air clean.

Wake Forest University names a residence hall in honor of two black distinguished alums with deep ties to the University and Winston-Salem. 

And we'll have highlights from the Chris Tucker Foundation Celebrity Golf Tournament. 

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