5.23.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump Harvard student visa ban blocked, Bernie Sanders rips Dems, Diddy trial, Dire economic warning

Harvard just got a temporary win. A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration--at least for now--from revoking the university's ability to enroll international students.

Senator Bernie Sanders isn't holding back. On the Flagrant podcast, he called out the Democratic Party in a big way. We've got a clip you don't want to miss.

Also this week, rapper Scott Mescudi--better known as Kid Cudi--testified about his relationship with Cassie. Legal analyst Candace Kelley will join us with the breakdown.

Meanwhile, in Holly Springs, Mississippi, folks are standing their ground. A viral video captures what happened when a white man brought racist energy to the wrong town.

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5.20.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Ramaphosa & Trump meet, Newark ICE center clash, Chicago DOJ probe, Diddy trial, Bottoms for Ga. gov

The world is watching as South Africa's President touches down in D.C. for a high-stakes meeting with President Trump. We'll examine why this visit could reshape U.S.-Africa relations and what's at stake for both countries.

The GOP's new budget bill could mean major cuts to Medicaid and SNAP. We'll break down what it means for your family and get a reaction live in the studio from Congresswoman Joyce Beatty, former Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus.

Newark, New Jersey, Mayor Ras Baraka will not face trespassing charges for what happened outside of the Delaney Hall ICE facility, but Congresswoman LaMonica McIver gets hit with federal charges for allegedly assaulting and impeding law enforcement.

In tonight's Marketplace, storytelling meets bold flavor. Jessica Taylor, founder of Ezra Coffee, will share how she brewed a movement that honors Black excellence one cup at a time.

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5.19.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Diddy trial bombshell, Biden prostate cancer diagnosis, St. Louis deadly tornados, New voter ID laws

The Diddy trial just took a jaw-dropping turn.... A Former Danity Kane member hit the stand with explosive testimony about shocking abuse and threats. We've got boots on the ground bringing you the latest from inside the courtroom.

Voting rights are under attack. Louisiana's new voter ID law is sparking outrage. Critics say it's built to suppress, not protect. Danielle Lang from the Campaign Legal Center is here to explain.

President Biden's cancer diagnosis is hitting home -- especially for Black men. We're talking with a top urologist about what metastatic prostate cancer means and why this is a major wake-up call for our health.

Plus, deadly tornadoes ripped through the Midwest, devastating communities across Missouri. Former St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones joins us live to talk about the damage, the response, and what recovery looks like.

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5.15.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Voting Rights Act dealt major blow, SCOTUS hears birthright citizenship case, New reparations bill 

A federal court just delivered a gut punch to the Voting Rights Act. If you can't sue to protect your vote... who can?  Judith Browne Dianis, the Executive Director of the  Advancement Project National Office, will be here to discuss this ruling.

The Supreme Court takes on birthright citizenship... Could kids born on U.S. soil lose their claim to being American?

Plus, a new reparations bill hits Capitol Hill. Is real action finally on the table?

We honor a true trailblazer--former Labor Secretary Alexis Herman--as the nation reflects on her powerful legacy.

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5.16.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: MAGA Marva elected FAMU prez, Diddy trial drama, SCOTUS police use of force case, Trump tariff impact

Controversy on the yard: Florida A&M named its 13th president, but not everyone's throwing up that Rattler strike. Outrage is boiling over. We've got the reaction and what's next for the FAMU family.

Drama in the Diddy trial--inside the courtroom as Cassie Ventura wraps up emotional testimony. What happened, and where does the case go from here?

A major Supreme Court ruling could change the way "Police Use of Force" is judged in America. Samuel Sinyangwe, founder of Mapping Police Violence, joins us to discuss what this means for justice and reform.

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5.14.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Rep. Coleman vs. RFK Jr., Rep. Thompson & Noem clash, Diddy trial, Trump Qatar Jet, FAMU prez search

There were heated exchanges on Capitol Hill today. 
First, New Jersey Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman confronted Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over proposed cuts to programs serving minority and low-income families. 

And Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faced sharp criticism as House Democrats grilled her over what they called excessive "photo ops and costume changes" during ICE raids and border enforcement missions.

Voters in Omaha, Nebraska, have elected their first Black mayor. We'll speak with the mayor-elect about this historic win and what's next for the city.

Plus, it's Cassie's second day on the stand in the Diddy sex trafficking case. Cassie Ventura gave more disturbing testimony about the so-called "freak-offs." Legal Analyst Candace Kelley joins us to break it all down.

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4.18.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump lawlessness, DOGE/DOJ target non-profit, Sen. Van Hollen returns, MLK struggles in the North 

We haven't made it to the first 100 days, and the twice-impeached, criminally convicted felon-in-chief, Donald "The Con" Trump, has unleashing lawlessness. Janai Nelson, the President and Director-Counsel at the Legal Defense Fund, will explain that although Trump's tactics aren't new, they can be stopped. 

According to the nonprofit organization Vera Institute, it was targeted by Trump's DOJ and DOGE, setting a troubling precedent for targeting nonprofits that receive federal funding.

Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen just returned from El Salvador, where he finally met Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, the father who was wrongfully deported.

And I spoke with Jeanne Theoharis about her new book, "King of the North: Martin Luther King Jr.'s Life of Struggle Outside the South." The book focuses on how King's experiences outside the South significantly influenced his campaign for racial justice.

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5.13.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Diddy trial: Cassie testifies, Jeffries warns GOP, Trump Car factories lie, Afrikaners refugees

Diddy's longtime girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, testified today about the alleged violence she experienced throughout their on-and-off 10-year relationship. Legal analyst Candace Kelley will join us to provide disturbing updates on this case.

What is Trump lying about now? He's claiming the surge of U.S. auto manufacturing is due to tariffs driving foreign automakers to expand their operations and create American jobs. Former Congressman John Walsh will join us to unpack the truth behind this statement.

The "Convict-in-Chief's" fast-tracking of refugee status for 59 white South African Afrikaners, under the pretext of a so-called farmers' "genocide", is provoking backlash. The National Black Farmers Association president will discuss Trump's false narrative.

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer says he'll block all Department of Justice nominations until he has more information about the free Air Force One replacement reportedly provided by Qatar.

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5.9.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Diddy jury selection paused, ICE detains New Jersey Mayor, White South African refugees arrive

In a surprise move, the federal judge grants Sean "Diddy" Combs' attorneys' request to postpone sitting a jury.  Our panelist, Candace Kelley, was in the courtroom today to give us details about the music mogul's appearance and what happened in court. 

A Black Texas mother whose son was killed by a Lubbock County Sheriff's deputy wants answers about his death.  She'll be here to explain why she doesn't believe what they claim her son did. 

I'll talk to the Missouri Democratic State Representative who lit up the state's GOP lawmakers over the capital gains bill. 

Stupid Trump called the toy company Mattel a country, as he threatens the toy maker with more tariffs.  We'll unpack the gaffe and what his latest trade war threats could mean for your pockets.

While Trump deports and blocks black and brown refugees from around the world from coming to the states, he's making an exception for "White South Africans" who are expected to arrive Monday. 

And if you're a creative--listen up. Isaac Hayes III has a powerful message: Don't lose your legacy. He's breaking down how to protect your music through copyright termination--and why now is the time to take back what's rightfully yours.

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5.8.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: 1st American Pope, Trump targets ActBlue, Black war veteran detained by ICE, Patrick Lyola Mistrial

For the first time ever, a native son of Chicago has been elected leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics.  Reverend Dr. Michael Pfleger, Senior Pastor of Chicago's Faith Community of Saint Sabina, will join us in discussing what this historic election means for the Catholic Church and for the U.S.

President Trump is directly targeting Democratic fundraising giant ActBlue and promising a federal crackdown. The CEO will join us live in the studio to respond to the White House's latest move.

An Iraq War veteran, a Black immigrant who served this country for 30 years, is now behind bars in an Arizona ICE detention center. We'll hear a plea for justice from his wife and the founder of Black Deported Veterans of America.

And, we'll have reaction from Patrick Lyoya's family after a Michigan judge declares a mistrial in the case of the former police officer charged with his killing. 

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