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#RolandMartinUnfiltered is a daily show broadcast from Washington, DC, that will focus on news, politics, culture, entertainment, social justice, sports, education, business, and finance. If it’s important to you, we will cover it. You will be treated to some of the top minds in education, public policy, and academia, discussing the news of the day and why it matters to us. Visit http://rolandmartinunfiltered.com for more information and to join the #BringTheFunk Fan Club. Your support is vital and will help make the #RolandMartinUnfiltered Daily Digital Show a reality.
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May 7, 2025 • 2h 5min
Trump dismantles NMAAHC, Rep. Crockett RIPS GOP Black history attack, EPA nixes Energy Star program
5.6.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump dismantles NMAAHC, Rep. Crockett RIPS GOP Black history attack, EPA nixes Energy Star program The Trump administration's plan to dismantle key Smithsonian museums, including the National Museum of African American History and Culture, is sparking outrage. Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley will join us live to discuss this fight to protect America's stories. Texas Congrsswoman Jasmine Crockett gets in the GOPs ass about they are coming after black history, Medicaid and jobs. You don't want to miss tonight's Crocket Chronicles. The Pentagon orders deep cuts to top military brass. We'll examine what this means for our national security. The EPA moves to eliminate the Energy Star program, threatening energy savings for millions of Americans. The late Chuck Stone, a trailblazing journalist and educator, was awarded a special Pulitzer Prize. #BlackStarNetwork partner: Fanbasehttps://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbase This Reg A+ offering is made available through StartEngine Primary, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment. You should read the Offering Circular (https://bit.ly/3VDPKjD) and Risks (https://bit.ly/3ZQzHl0) related to this offering before investing. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 6, 2025 • 2h 26min
'Diddy' trial begins, Closing arguments in Tyre Nichols murder trial, Trump budget deconstructed
5.5.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: 'Diddy' trial begins, Closing arguments in Tyre Nichols murder trial, Trump budget deconstructed The Diddy federal racketeering and sex trafficking trial kicks off in New York- what you need to know as the hip-hop mogul faces the fight of his life. Closing arguments are underway in the Tyre Nichols murder trial. Three former Memphis officers are on trial for the brutal beating death of Tyre Nichols. We're breaking down Trump's new budget blueprint, which slashes education, health, and housing funding while pumping record cash into defense and border security. It was Moral Mondays at the Capitol. A photograph that captured a generation of hip-hop legends and a cultural legacy still unfolding 25 years later. Nelson George will be here to discuss how he's turning a photo into a documentary. In tonight's Fit. Live. We take you to Atlanta for Hills 4 ATL, a movement changing how Black folks see fitness and community. Trust us, you'll want to hear about this. #BlackStarNetwork partner: Fanbasehttps://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbase This Reg A+ offering is made available through StartEngine Primary, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment. You should read the Offering Circular (https://bit.ly/3VDPKjD) and Risks (https://bit.ly/3ZQzHl0) related to this offering before investing. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 3, 2025 • 2h 26min
Trump attacks Dems impeachment push, Black MAGAs no regrets, Kamala Harris returns, Black media snub
5.2.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump attacks Dems impeachment push, Black MAGAs no regrets, Kamala Harris returns, Black media snubbed on 'The Hill' #BlackStarNetwork partner: Fanbasehttps://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbase This Reg A+ offering is made available through StartEngine Primary, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment. You should read the Offering Circular (https://bit.ly/3VDPKjD) and Risks (https://bit.ly/3ZQzHl0) related to this offering before investing. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 2, 2025 • 2h 21min
100 days of Trump chaos, Kamala Harris returns, Tucker Carlson/Megyn Kelly decry 'anti-white' system
5.1.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: 100 days of Trump chaos, Kamala Harris returns, Tucker Carlson/Megyn Kelly decry 'anti-white' system Illinois Congressman Jonathan Jackson weighs in on Trump's first 100 days, and Former Vice President Kamala Harris gives her first major speech since leaving office. She delivered a sharp critique, calling his tariffs war 'the greatest man-made economic crisis in modern history. We'll also examine the latest Black voter turnout numbers--the widest gap with White voters in over 30 years- and what that means for the future. Black pollster Christopher Towler will discuss a study that challenges narratives about Black voter behavior and reshaping how parties approach 2028. I talked to actor David Oyelowo about his latest project and his free streaming service, Mansa. You don't want to miss that conversation. #BlackStarNetwork partner: Fanbasehttps://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbase This Reg A+ offering is made available through StartEngine Primary, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment. You should read the Offering Circular (https://bit.ly/3VDPKjD) and Risks (https://bit.ly/3ZQzHl0) related to this offering before investing. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 1, 2025 • 2h 6min
Dems SLAM Trump's 100 Days, Ind. Lt. Gov. 3/5 compromise talk, Tucker Carlson says Dems anti-white
4.30.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Dems SLAM Trump's 100 Days, Ind. Lt. Gov. 3/5 compromise talk, Tucker Carlson says Dems anti-white #BlackStarNetwork partner: Fanbasehttps://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbase This Reg A+ offering is made available through StartEngine Primary, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment. You should read the Offering Circular (https://bit.ly/3VDPKjD) and Risks (https://bit.ly/3ZQzHl0) related to this offering before investing. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 30, 2025 • 1h 58min
Trump 100 Days, DOJ funding halt chaos, SAU fires basketball coach, Saquon Barkley/Trump golf drama
4.29.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump 100 Days, DOJ funding halt chaos, SAU fires basketball coach, Saquon Barkley/Trump golf drama Today marks the 100th day since the twice-impeached, criminally convicted felon-in-chief, Donald "The Con" Trump, returned to the Oval Office. We'll examine why the American people are giving him a failing grade. Trump's new executive order on law enforcement is a direct copy-and-paste from Project 2025. We'll discuss it with former Congresswoman and former Orlando Police Chief Val Demings and civil rights attorneys. The Justice Department halts funding for hundreds of federal grant programs, causing widespread disruption. We'll tell you what's at stake. #BlackStarNetwork partner: Fanbasehttps://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbase This Reg A+ offering is made available through StartEngine Primary, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment. You should read the Offering Circular (https://bit.ly/3VDPKjD) and Risks (https://bit.ly/3ZQzHl0) related to this offering before investing. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 29, 2025 • 1h 45min
Tex. chef arrested and tased, DOJ ends civil rights cases, TD Jakes steps down, Clayborn Temple Fire
4.28.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Tex. chef arrested and tased, DOJ ends civil rights cases, TD Jakes steps down, Clayborn Temple Fire #BlackStarNetwork partner: Fanbasehttps://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbase This Reg A+ offering is made available through StartEngine Primary, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment. You should read the Offering Circular (https://bit.ly/3VDPKjD) and Risks (https://bit.ly/3ZQzHl0) related to this offering before investing. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 24, 2025 • 2h 21min
State Of The People Power Tour, Trump baby boom, Jackson Mayor defeated, Rep. Green responds to slur
4.23.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: State Of The People Power Tour, Trump baby boom, Jackson Mayor defeated, Rep. Green responds to slur We'll talk to the State Of The People Power Tour organizers about their plan to reenergize voters across the country. The U.S. fertility rate has been declining for decades. Now, the Trump Administration is proposing a controversial idea to encourage women to have more children. We'll speak with the founder of Viola's House, an organization that helps women with unplanned pregnancies, about the proposed plan. Tennessee State University is making history as the first HBCU to launch an ice hockey program at the collegiate level. The Nashville-based team will play this fall, and the head coach will be here to discuss the upcoming season. Jackson, Mississippi's incumbent Mayor, Chokwe Antar Lumumba, suffered a crushing defeat in Tuesday's run-off. The founder of a California organization pushing to dismantle systemic racism in America will explain how their work is more important than ever. Texas Representative Al Green responds to being called a "boy" by a white Tennessee Congresswoman. #BlackStarNetwork partner: Fanbasehttps://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbase This Reg A+ offering is made available through StartEngine Primary, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment. You should read the Offering Circular (https://bit.ly/3VDPKjD) and Risks (https://bit.ly/3ZQzHl0) related to this offering before investing. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 23, 2025 • 1h 54min
Trump/MAGA attack rule of law, Student loan chaos, Harvard v Trump,"Protect White Americans" trashed
4.22.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump/MAGA attack rule of law, Student loan chaos, Harvard v Trump,"Protect White Americans" trashed #BlackStarNetwork partner: Fanbasehttps://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbase This Reg A+ offering is made available through StartEngine Primary, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment. You should read the Offering Circular (https://bit.ly/3VDPKjD) and Risks (https://bit.ly/3ZQzHl0) related to this offering before investing. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 22, 2025 • 2h 14min
Pope Francis dies, Hegseth signalgate chaos, Target fast now full boycott, Ryan Coogler's Sinners
4.21.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Pope Francis dies, Hegseth signalgate chaos, Target fast now full boycott, Ryan Coogler's Sinners The first Latin American pontiff, Pope Francis, has died. Could the next leader of the Catholic Church be black? We'll take a look at who's in the running. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing more heat after reports of a second Signal chat with sensitive military information surfaces. The 40-day Target fast is now a full-on boycott. I'll talk to organizer Nina Turner about the latest developments. Austin Metcalf's father calls out a Jan. 6th insurrectionist trying to use his son's death to create a bigger racial divide. Ryan Coogler's new movie, "Sinners", dominated the box office this weekend. Omar Miller, one of the film's stars, will join us tonight. #BlackStarNetwork partner: Fanbasehttps://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbase This Reg A+ offering is made available through StartEngine Primary, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment. You should read the Offering Circular (https://bit.ly/3VDPKjD) and Risks (https://bit.ly/3ZQzHl0) related to this offering before investing. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


