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10.29.24 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: VP Kamala Harris' Closing Argument Speech at the Ellipse LIVE live in DC at the Ellipse, where Vice President Kamala Harris will address the nation one week before election day.   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 platforms 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.

In Chapter 5 of Trump's Project 2025: Up Close and Personal, Part one, the fictional characters Congresswoman Louise Getty and Senator Wade Stiller, former rivals, meet at the World War II Memorial in Washington D.C. They reflect on their pasts and express concern over a hostile political climate under Trump’s second term, feeling fear and paranoia about being surveilled and targeted by the government. Their conversation reveals a sense of vulnerability as they confront the reality that many of their colleagues have abandoned principles out of fear. Louise recalls the intense political maneuvering and betrayals leading up to and following the January 6 insurrection.  In Part Two, Woody Nuxhall, the newly appointed head of the Treason and Political Crime Section of the DOJ, oversees his zealous young team of prosecutors, eager to pursue investigations and vendettas against political enemies. The group discusses tactics to surveil and undermine former colleagues and opposition figures, planning a strategy fueled by partisan loyalty and vengeance, while embracing a radical transformation of the DOJ's role in politics. The narrative emphasizes the deeply entrenched fear and moral compromise within Washington's political landscape, contrasting the idealistic memories of past sacrifices with the present-day weaponization of governmental power. Overall, the story highlights the erosion of democratic norms, and the personal toll this environment takes on the individuals involved. While these stories are fictional, they are based on Trump's own words and Project 2025. In fact, the New York Times, just last week reported just how Trump would use the Justice Department to go after his enemies. We’d like to thank the artists who contributed their time to make this episode:Richard Schiff and Morgan Fairchild read the chapters and others who contributed character voices. Sound Design by Marilys Ernst and Jon Moser.Trump's Project 2025: Up Close and Personal was written by David Pepper and Produced by Pepper, Melissa Jo Peltier and Jay Feldman and is a production of Ovington Avenue Productions and The Bill Press Pod.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10.28.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump's Racist Rally, VP Harris Barbershop Visit, Exonerated 5 Sues Trump, Ronald Greene Case Update Trump's Madison Square Garden rally unleashed some harsh criticism after a featured speaker made some vulgar, racist comments about Latinos and Puerto Rico.  He called them jokes; many called Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe tasteless.  Darren Soto, a Puerto Rican member of Congress from Florida, is here to talk about the fiasco. Vice President Kamala Harris visited a Philadelphia barbershop to discuss black representation and the upcoming election. We'll show you that conversation.  The exonerated five is suing the orange man for defamation.  We'll talk to one of the attorneys who filed the lawsuit.  The only Louisiana State Trooper who contributed to Ronald Greene's death pleaded guilty today.  We'll talk to Ronald's mother about the end of the case and legal analyst Candance Kelly about the plea.  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 platforms 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.

10.25.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered live from Houston! VP Kamala Harris Rally LIVE from Houston, Texas, at Shell Energy Stadium for Vice President Kamala Harris' rally. She will focus on reproductive rights, and Beyonce is expected to take the stage. Once again, Trump insults the very country he wants to lead.  The Vice President has a few words for the convicted felon trying to return to the White House.  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 platforms 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.

10.24.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered live from Houston! VP Kamala Harris Rally LIVE from Houston, Texas, at Shell Energy Stadium for Vice President Kamala Harris' rally. She will focus on reproductive rights, and Beyonce is expected to take the stage. Once again, Trump insults the very country he wants to lead.  The Vice President has a few words for the convicted felon trying to return to the White House.  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 platforms 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.

10.23.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Gen. John Kelly Issues Warning About 2nd Trump Presidency, Gen Z Rapid Response Fund Trump's former White House chief of staff issued a stern warning that if elected again, his former boss would govern like a dictator, lack empathy, and have no understanding of the U.S. Constitution.  You'll hear what Kelly and Vice President Kamala Harris had to say.  We'll show you some of Harris' NBC interview. Justice + Joy National Collaborative launched its Rapid Response Fund, which will award grants to GEN Z voters to get out the vote on a rolling basis.  We'll talk to one of the organizers.  We'll also talk to a professor who participated in a report that found nearly 4 million Americans will not be able to vote because of their felony convictions. A judge gives Rudy Giuliani a week to turn over his $5 million co-op apartment to Georgia election workers he defamed. And a judge upholds the Jan. 6 trespassing conviction of the first January 6th rioter who was removed from office under the Constitution's ban on insurrectionists. 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 platforms 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.

10.22.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Sen. Tim Kaine's Campaign, Roland's 1-on-1 with LeVar Burton, RMU Climate Change Special  We are exactly two weeks away from the election. Virginia Senator Tim Kaine will join us to talk about his campaign.  Actor and literacy advocate LeVar Burton will be here in our studio.  You don't want to miss that conversation.  Our second hour is dedicated to climate change.  Our experts will discuss how black and brown communities are hit first and worse, have the highest health impacts, and are least likely to recover from climate disasters.    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 platforms 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.

This episode tells the fictional story of a middle school that opens its doors to unvaccinated students after a possible second -term President Trump eliminates Federal funding for schools with vaccine mandates. The story follows the school nurse, Stephanie Morris, as she navigates the influx of unvaccinated students and the resulting disease outbreaks that spread rapidly through the school and community. The narrative illustrates the real-world implications of the president's policy, with outbreaks of diseases like measles, whooping cough, and the flu causing hospitalizations and even deaths among vulnerable students and staff. The story highlights the challenges faced by the school nurse in trying to protect the health of all students, including her own daughter who has an autoimmune condition, without the backing of mandatory vaccination policies. Overall, the episode demonstrates how Donald Trump’s promise to defund schools with vaccine mandates could have devastating consequences for children's health and safety. We'd like to thank all the artists who volunteered their time to make this episode: Laurie Burke, Leigh McGowan who read the chapters & Audrey Hakes , Joe Walsh, & others who contributed character voices.  Sound design by Marilys Ernst and Jonathan Moser. Trump's Project 2025: Up Close and Personal written by Pepper and produced by Pepper, Melissa Jo Peltier and Jay Feldman and is a production of Ovington Avenue Productions and The Bill Press Pod. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10.21.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Roland On The Road in Texas Talking 2024 Elections,VP Harris Campaign Tour,Central Park 5 Sue Trump LIVE from Dallas, Texas, at Friendship-West Baptist Church. It's the first day of early voting. Here's what's coming Up on Roland Martin Unfiltered streaming live on the Black Star Network. Vice President Kamala Harris and Liz Cheney hit the campaign trail today in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Michigan.  We'll show you some of what happened during those rallies.  Sunday was the Vice President's birthday. We'll show you how one Georgia church celebrated with the presidential hopeful.   Trump doubles down on his promise of police immunity.  We'll take a closer look at the Harris-Walz Housing plan with the President and CEO of the National Housing Conference. The exonerated five is suing Donald Trump for defamation for his comments during the presidential debate.  In other news, the former Kentucky police officer who contributed to Breonna Taylor's death is back on trial.  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 platforms 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.

n Chapter 3, the fact-based fictional story of Dr. Yvette Hardman and JJ Newsom depicts the dismantling of expertise and science-based decision making in the federal government under a possible second Trump administration guided by Project 2025. Dr. Hardman, an experienced infectious disease expert, is removed from her position at the CDC and replaced by JJ Newsom, an unqualified political loyalist with no relevant experience. This reflects Project 2025's plan to fill government positions with partisan appointees rather than nonpartisan experts. The new administration rejects science-based pandemic response recommendations from Dr. Hardman instead prioritizing political and economic considerations over public health. This aligns with Project 2025's directives to limit the CDC's ability to make public health recommendations. The story highlights the Trump administration's hostility towards science and the displacement of experienced civil servants, which Project 2025 seeks to accelerate through measures like the "Schedule F" executive order to reclassify and fire federal employees. Overall, the narrative illustrates how a second Trump term guided by Project 2025 would undermine the role of expertise and independent scientific advice in government, with potentially disastrous consequences for public health and safety. We'd like to thank all the artists who volunteered their time to make this episode: CCH Pounder, Richard Schiff and Jason Kravits who read the chapters and Omid Abtahi, Tom Nichols, Laurie Burke and Joanne Carducci who did the voices. Sound design by Marilys Ernst and Jon Moser. Trump's Project 2025: Up Close and Personal was written by David Pepper and produced by Pepper, Melissa Jo Peltier and Jay Feldman and is a production of Ovington Avenue Productions and The Bill Press Pod.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.