10.16.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Our Voices, Our Vote: Virginia Town Hall on Power, Policy & the Fight for Voting Rights 

We are on the campus of Virginia State in Petersburg 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.

Tonight, we'll be discussing the importance of voting, mainly because we are on the verge of the Supreme Court potentially gutting the Voting Rights Act. 

We have Democratic candidates who are vying for and defending their seats in the upcoming November elections.

The tenth Senate failed to pass the bill to reopen the government. Democratic leaders claim they are acting in the best interest of the American people. New York Representative Yvette Clarke, Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, will join us. 

And we'll talk to the president of Virginia State University. 

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10.15.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Day 15 Shutdown Drags On, Supreme Court Threatens Voting Rights Act, Black Groups Fight Back

It's day 15 of the government shutdown, and the Senate has failed once again to reach a deal. Democrats are not holding back. We'll talk with another congressional representative, as well as DNC Chair Ken Martin.

The Supreme Court has begun hearing arguments in a case that could completely gut the Voting Rights Act. We'll discuss what's at stake with Elie Mystal.

We're closely watching the race in Texas's 18th Congressional District, and we'll speak with one of the candidates on the ground.

With the Voting Rights Act hanging in the balance, Black grassroots organizations are ramping up their efforts to protect our voting power. We'll talk with an advocate leading the fight.

And this year, AfroTech returns to Houston's George R. Brown Convention Center starting October 27th we'll chat with one of the featured speakers joining this year's event.

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10.14.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: MAGA Racism Exposed, VA’s Historic Race, Day 14 Shutdown, D’Angelo’s Death Shocks Neo-Soul

MAGA racism exposed! POLITICO obtained thousands of private messages exposing young GOP leaders joking about gas chambers and slavery.

There's always an election happening! This November, Virginia will elect its first-ever woman governor, and we'll talk with the Democratic candidate.Early voting begins today in Georgia's municipal and special elections, including a closely watched mayoral race in Marietta. We'll speak with one of the candidates.

It's Day 14 of the government shutdown, and the deadlock in D.C. shows no signs of breaking. Democratic Senator Cory Booker will join us after the Senate's 8th vote. 

In our Shop Black Star Network Marketplace, we'll meet the creator of the American-made, gluten-free, non-GMO, MSG-free, vegan-friendly Harmonic Chips. 

And the Neo-Soul community is in shock after the death of D'Angelo. 

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10.13.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Jailed Black Mailman’s Death Sparks Lawsuit, Day 14 Shutdown Pain, Crockett vs GOP, NOLA Makes History

A Minnesota police department and county are being accused of ignoring clear signs of a medical emergency involving a jailed Black mailman, which ultimately led to his death. We'll be speaking with one of the attorneys who filed the wrongful death lawsuit for Kingsley Bimpong.
Today marks day 14 of the government shutdown, with no end in sight. Over 4,000 federal employees have lost their jobs, while those who have the power to stop the shutdown continue to receive their paychecks.

In today's Crockett Chronicles, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett calls out Republican hypocrisy during a heated House hearing. She surprisingly admits that she and Marjorie Taylor Greene actually share similar views on healthcare.

New Orleans elects its first Latino Mayor.

Houston's historic 18th Congressional District is currently without representation following the passing of both Sheila Jackson Lee and her successor, Sylvester Turner. We'll talk with one of the candidates vying to fill that seat.

A small town in Mississippi has taken on a UK-based company and emerged victorious. Residents of Gloster claim that DRAX wants to increase pollution from its wood pellet plant in their town. We'll speak with a community organizer fighting to keep the air clean.

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10.9.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Letitia James Indicted, Day 9 Shutdown Stalemate, Dems Press Johnson, Voting Rights at Risk

Letitia James, the New York attorney general who successfully convicted Trump, has been indicted by the Justice Department on fraud charges.

On the 9th day of the government shutdown, the Senate once again failed to pass a funding bill to get federal employees back to work. Florida Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz will be here to discuss the situation.

Democratic senators confronted Speaker Mike Johnson over his failure to swear in Arizona's Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva.

Memphis is preparing for the arrival of National Guard patrols, which are scheduled to begin on Friday. 

LaTosha Brown, co-chair of Black Voters Matter, will discuss a recent report detailing the stakes of the Louisiana v. Callais case, which could gut Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.

A Black creator says he was told to leave after his speech at the Forbes 30 Under 30 Summit.  He'll explain why his speech on gun violence got him the boot. 

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10.8.2025 #RolandMartinUnifltered: Shutdown Hits Wallets, Trump Targets Chicago Leaders, FL Kirk Bill, The Root’s Black Ownership

Many are seeing their pockets getting empty due to this administration's tariffs and policies.  We'll talk to an economist about how this shutdown will affect your bank account.  Washington Congressman Adam Smith will be here to talk about the eighth day of the government shutdown.
The criminally convicted man occupying the White House says Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker "should be in jail." 

A Florida state senator will be here to talk about a controversial new bill that would force public universities to rename roads after White Supremacist Charlie Kirk or risk losing state funding. 

And The Root's ownership returns to Black hands. Ashley Alison joins us to share her vision for the legendary brand's future and what this means for Black entrepreneurship.

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10.6.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Day 6 Shutdown Standoff, Jeffries Challenges Johnson, Judge Backs Trump Guard Order, GA Case Risk

We are on Day 6 of the government shutdown, and the Senate will hold its fifth vote on the spending bill aimed at reopening the government. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is challenging Speaker Mike Johnson to a primetime debate.

A federal judge has decided not to block Trump's order to deploy National Guard troops to the state, rejecting a lawsuit from the state of Illinois and the city of Chicago against this order.

 In the Trump Georgia election interference case, if a new prosecutor is not appointed soon, the judge has indicated that he will dismiss the case entirely. The President of Georgia's NAACP will join us to discuss the potential implications of a dismissal.

Voters in New Orleans head to the polls this Saturday to elect their next mayor. We'll talk with one of the candidates.

The Gathering for Justice celebrates 20 years of standing for justice, community, and real impact. We'll discuss the upcoming gala with the organization's President and CEO. 

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10.3.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Diddy Sentenced, National Guard in Memphis, Trump Shutdown Day 3, Zohran Mamdani Speaks, Farmers Aid

Nearly 100 arrests have been made by the newly created---Memphis Safe Task Force since its deployment. Attorney General Pam Bondi calls it a win but are Black communities paying the price? Congressman Justin Pearson joins us live.

Plus, day three of the government shutdown, and still no deal in sight. Congressman Steven Horsford joins us with the latest from the Hill.

Also the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, Zohran Mamdani, is now leading in the polls. We'll hear directly from him on why he says he's the right choice for City Hall.
And farmers are facing tough times once again. A new bailout is on the way. National Black Farmers Association President John Boyd joins us to explain what it all means for us.

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10.2.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump Threatens Layoffs in GOP Shutdown, Troops in Cities, Bad Bunny Super Bowl Fight Turns Political

It's Day Two of the Republican-led government shutdown, and federal workers could start receiving termination letters as soon as tomorrow. We'll talk to an organization suing the Trump administration over the threat of mass federal layoffs.

Federal troops have now been deployed to Democratic-led cities, including Memphis and Chicago. We'll hear from two reporters at a Black-owned news outlet covering the militarization on the ground.

Also, Bad Bunny's Super Bowl spotlight is already turning political. After the NFL announced he'll headline the 2026 Halftime Show, Trump adviser Corey Lewandowski claimed ICE will have a presence at the game.

And later, we'll look at a new program being piloted in cities nationwide with proven strategies that have already cut shootings by up to 70 percent. We'll talk to the leaders behind the initiative.

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10.1.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: GOP Blames Dems for Shutdown, Pew Poll Slams Trump, Crockett Responds, Bad Bunny Super Bowl Fire

Day one of the GOP-led government shutdown, and guess who Republicans are blaming? That's right, Democrats. My Congresswoman, Jasmine Crockett, is here to set the record straight. 

A new Pew Research Center poll shows Americans view Trump, Vance, and congressional leaders in both parties more negatively than positively. We'll break it down with the Director of U.S. Politics Research at Pew.

Democrats are still fighting to keep healthcare costs under control for American citizens. We'll hear from the President of the National Medical Association on what this battle means for the medical professionals caring for our loved ones.

A White Utah Christian nationalist has some real racist things to say about black people who he'd welcome into his flock. 

And a New Mexico pastor doubled down on his views of Charlie Kirk, even after he was criticized and called a non-Christian for his views. 

And Puerto Rican pop star Bad Bunny is headlining the Super Bowl halftime show this year. MAGA world can't stand it. We'll speak with an expert to discuss why this controversy is significant.

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