#RolandMartinUnfiltered

Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crocket continues to blast the Trump Administration.  While on The View, rep. Crockett shut down Trump's former aide, Alyssa Farah Griffin, who confronted her with his approval ratings. On Tuesday, Crockett was on MSNBC and explained to host Ali Velshi why the midterms are so important to keep the tech billionaire from getting richer off the American people. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Twice-impeached and criminally convicted felon-in-chief Donald Trump is openly defying constitutional law, claiming king-like authority, and surrounding himself with unaccountable figures dismantling democracy.  As Americans demand action, Democratic leaders like Rep. Hakeem Jeffries are mounting an offensive to pushing back—fighting in Congress, in court, and in the media.  Democratic Leader Congressman Hakeem Jeffries spoke with Roland Martin about the the fight stave off Donald Trump's attacks on democracy, and the battle to protect everyday Americans.  Are Democrats doing enough to stop MAGA extremism?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DOGE touted an $8 billion cost-saving measure on its website earlier this week, citing the cancellation of a technical support contract for ICE’s Office of Diversity and Civil Rights dating back to 2022, according to The New York Times. However, the contract’s value was later corrected to $8 million on Jan. 22, 2025. With only $2.5 million spent, the actual savings amount to $5.5 million. DOGE has since updated its site, now listing the savings at $8 million.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The twice impeached criminally convicted felon-in-chief Donald "The Con" Trump and tech mogul Elon Musk have openly criticized the judiciary's authority over the executive branch.  Judges have issued temporary freezes on Trump's federal "spending freeze" orders, Musk's attempt to access government payment systems, and the administration's *controversial* push to encourage federal employees to resign.  But they are ignoring the orders.  Retired United States District Judge Vanessa Gilmore spoke with Roland Martin about the looming constitutional crisis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2.21.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Black man shot riding ATV, Trump and Maine Gov clash, Citigroup DEI rollback, Will Packer's new book A white man in Florida is facing murder charges for shooting a black man riding an ATV.  The convict-in-chief and Maine's governor clashed at the White House over an executive order preventing transgender athletes from competing in girls' and women's sports. We will speak with an attorney from the Legal Defense Fund who is challenging three of Trump's executive orders that threaten civil rights and the ability of organizations to provide essential social and health services. And movie producer Will Packer dropped his new project this week. I talked to him about his book, "Who Better Than You? "The Art of Healthy Arrogance and Dreaming Big. 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.

2.20.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Dismantling DOE, USDA land-grant scholarships pulled, Meta's digital redlining, Kash Patel confirmed The vetting committee has voted to advance Trump's nominee for the Education Department for confirmation votes on the Senate floor. I will speak with the president of the National Education Association, who will explain why Linda McMahon should not be appointed as Secretary of Education. The USDA's 1890 National Scholars Program, which partners with 19 HBCUs to provide full scholarships in agriculture, food sciences, and natural resources, gets cut.  Civil rights groups are suing the tech company META for digital redlining. One of the lawyers involved in the case will join us to explain the situation. We will discuss how Musk is pressuring advertisers. Kash Patel has been confirmed to lead the FBI. A California Congressman gets a letter from the Justice Department because of his comments about Elon Musk.  And the White Missouri man who shot an unarmed black teen who rang his doorbell dies just weeks before his sentencing. #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.

2.19.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Immigration Judges Fired, Dangers of Dismantling DOE, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, Fla. Special Election An 11-year-old Texas girl gets bullied so severely about her family's immigration that she takes her own life.  Trump's DOJ fired multiple immigration judges, further disorganizing an already backlogged system. One of those fired judges is here.  We'll also talk to a law professor about the repercussions our children will face if the Department of Education gets dismantled.  House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries will join us in the second hour to discuss the massive layoffs and how the Republican budget betrays the middle class.  In our Crocket Chronicles, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett explains why midterm elections are vital and tells the View audience that if they don't understand how dire our situation is, they will soon find out once Trump's policies fall at their doorstep.  #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.

2.18.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Federal Workers Laid Off, Nev. "Vote Manipulation," Will Packer's New Book, "Who Better Than You?" Massive layoffs are affecting thousands of federal workers who are now figuring out their next steps for survival. We'll talk about how some folks love what DOGE is doing, despite its effects on the American people. A self-described nonpartisan nonprofit organization reported that its post-election analysis in Clark County, Nevada, produced results consistent with vote manipulation. The executive director of Election Truth Alliance will be here to explain what they discovered. Grifter Lindy Li, the former DNC fundraiser who raised millions for the Harris campaign, will be questioned about her decision to support MAGA. And movie producer Will Packer dropped his new project today. I talked to him about his book, "Who Better Than You? "The Art of Healthy Arrogance and Dreaming Big. 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.

2.17.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: FAA, nuclear workers, wildlife refuge firings, Texas measles outbreak & RFK, Tamika Mallory new book, "I Lived To Tell The Story" #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.