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Dec 16, 2025 • 2h 56min

Black Farmers Rebuff Trump Farm Aid, ACA on the Brink, Economy Approval at 31%

12.15.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Black Farmers Rebuff Trump Farm Aid, ACA on the Brink, Economy Approval at 31% Black farmers are voicing their skepticism about Donald Trump's new $12 billion farm aid program, stating that it contains racist undertones. John Boyd from the National Black Farmers Association will explain their concerns. Millions are watching to see what will happen next with the Affordable Care Act, especially after the Senate rejected its extension. I'll speak with a former official from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to understand what this means for your healthcare. Recent polling shows that only 31 percent of voters approve of Trump's handling of the economy. We'll analyze the numbers with Morgan Harper from the American Economic Liberties Project. The National Association of Black Journalists has launched a bold initiative to raise $15 million over the next four years to create a permanent endowment that invests in the next generation of Black journalists. One of the original 44 founders, Sandra Long Weaver, will join us to discuss this effort. DeMaurice Smith will be in the studio to discuss his book, "Turf Wars: The Fight for the Soul of America's Game," which delves into controversies surrounding Colin Kaepernick, Deflategate, and power struggles within the NFL. #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.
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Dec 13, 2025 • 2h 33min

Epstein Bombshell Images, Indiana Redistricting Threats, Trump Sued by Black Leaders

12.12.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Epstein Bombshell Images, Indiana Redistricting Threats, Trump Sued by Black Leaders Indiana senators face escalating threats after breaking with Trump on redistricting and Governor Mike Braun says he's ready to fight back. We've got the latest. Bombshell images from the Epstein estate. House Democrats release new photos featuring Trump, Clinton, and Prince Andrew. What's coming next from those long-sealed DOJ files? Two Black transportation leaders push back. After being fired from federal boards, they're suing the Trump administration and former NTSB Vice Chairman Alvin joins us live. In Mississippi, a family's million-dollar investment aims to turn a strip mall into Black Wall Street 2.0. Tony A. Reimonenq Jr., founder and CEO of the LinkedUp Economic Empowerment Center, breaks down their bold plan. And in Alabama, sky-high infant mortality sparks new urgency. Reproductive justice advocate Tia Freeman joins us to discuss fresh funding and the fight to save lives across the Deep South. #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.
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Dec 12, 2025 • 2h 22min

Ind. GOP Rebukes Trump, DOJ Targets Minneapolis Schools, Dems Grill DHS/FBI, Letitia James Cleared

12.11.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Ind. GOP Rebukes Trump, DOJ Targets Minneapolis Schools, Dems Grill DHS/FBI, Letitia James Cleared  The Trump Justice Department is suing the Minneapolis Public Schools District over layoff protections for teachers of color and calling it "illegal race discrimination." Democrats scorched the Homeland Security Secretary and the FBI's Operations Director during today's House Committee on Homeland Security. We'll show you some of that.  We'll also hear from a Somali American out of Minneapolis who ICE agents assaulted and unlawfully detained.  But didn't ya'll vote for this?   For the second time, a federal grand jury has refused to indict New York Attorney General Letitia James, despite all the noise and political theater.  In New York City, Mayor‑elect Zohran Mamdani names formerly incarcerated activist Mysonne Linen to his transition team, and conservatives are losing it.  Mysonne joins us live to lay out his vision for the city. In our Black Star Network Marketplace segment, a Beverly Hills–based dermatologist will discuss her skincare line specifically designed for people of color. #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.
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Dec 8, 2025 • 2h 16min

Epstein Bill Awaits Trump, Ind. Mom’s Car Birth, Tuskegee Settlement, Fuentes Threat, Fanbase Update

11.19.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Epstein Bill Awaits Trump, Ind. Mom’s Car Birth, Tuskegee Settlement, Fuentes Threat, Fanbase Update Congress is waiting on Trump's signature as the Epstein files take center stage. Massachusetts Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley joins us live to explain what the legislation means, how it's moving through Congress, and what the public needs to know. A Black Indiana mom was sent home from the hospital while in active labor, only to give birth in her car minutes later. Along with her attorney, she's demanding accountability and real change. Tuskegee University has settled its federal lawsuit against the American Veterinary Medical Association, ending a major legal battle over accreditation for the nation's only HBCU veterinary school. I'll talk to the school's President about their decision to settle.  White Nationalist Nick Fuentes is planning to "infiltrate" politics. Fox hosts have a complete meltdown about Trump's approval rating, calling it "unfair." In our Tech Talk, Isaac Hayes III will give us an update on Fanbase. #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.
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Dec 6, 2025 • 3h 51min

70th Anniv. of Montgomery Bus Boycott | "Where Do We Go From Here?" | #RolandMartinUnfiltered

12.05.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: 70th Anniv. of Montgomery Bus Boycott | "Where Do We Go From Here?" Live from Holt Street Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama, commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Montgomery Bus Boycott.  Lasting 381 days, the boycott caused the city lines to lose between 30,000 and 40,000 in daily bus fares.   Tonight, we remember those who walked so we could have equal rights.  Rights that are now under siege. "Where Do We Go From Here?"  That's the theme of tonight's event at Holt Street. You don't want to miss it! A dynamic gathering moderated by Roland Martin, this roundtable convenes national leaders to explore the path forward for movement-building in America. Rooted in the sanctuary where the Bus Boycott began, the convening symbolizes both a homecoming and a renewed call to action. #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.
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Dec 5, 2025 • 2h 37min

70 Years After Montgomery Boycott, VA Map Fight, Trump’s 2,000 Pardons, Killer Cop Seeks New Trial

12.4.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: 70 Years After Montgomery Boycott, VA Map Fight, Trump’s 2,000 Pardons, Killer Cop Seeks New Trial Seventy years ago, the Montgomery Bus Boycott sparked a movement that changed America forever.  We'll talk about an unsung hero, Jo Ann Robinson, with Alabama State University's President. Virginia Democrats dive into the redistricting wars, and Speaker Don Scott says he even feels sorry for the Republicans. Trump is handing out pardons like candy.  So far, he's pardoned almost 2000 convicted felons.  The white cop convicted of killing a black Illinois woman says he deserves a new trial.  The Legacy Line is making its debut with The Ernest Withers Collection that brings Civil Rights history right into your home. And in tonight's Black Star Network Marketplace, we're feeding your sweet tooth with TC's Pieces of Love Gourmet Pecans, created by Texas owner Charlotte Allen. #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.
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Dec 4, 2025 • 2h 23min

Trump’s Deportation Sweep in NOLA, TX Ends Minority Biz Aid, Black Women’s Jobless Rate Soars

12.3.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump’s Deportation Sweep in NOLA, TX Ends Minority Biz Aid, Black Women’s Jobless Rate Soars Federal agents launched "Operation Catahoula Crunch" in New Orleans--Trump's mass deportation machine hits Louisiana.  We'll talk to a reporter who can offer a perspective on what's happening in the Crescent City. Texas just pulled the plug on programs that helped women- and minority-owned small businesses compete for state contracts.  The unemployment rate for Black women is at its highest in four years.  We'll talk to the NAACP's Vice Chair about how the job losses are a direct result of Trump's racist policy decisions that have rolled back years of progress.   And the HOPE Global Forums just wrapped up in Atlanta. The theme: "Future Proofing." We'll show you Roland's conversations with legendary director Bill Duke and the founder of a tech company that can put all your information on your wrist. #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.
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Dec 2, 2025 • 2h 14min

HOPE Global Forums, Indiana Map Attack, Black History Erasure Fears, Fox News Culture War

12.1.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: HOPE Global Forums, Indiana Map Attack, Black History Erasure Fears, Fox News Culture War LIVE in Atlanta at the HOPE Global Forums 2025 Annual Meeting.  You'll hear from leaders and changemakers who offer real solutions for our communities here and around the world. Here's what else is coming up on Roland Martin Unfiltered, streaming live on the Black Star Network. In Indiana, Republicans are fast-tracking a new congressional map aimed at locking down total GOP control by carving Indianapolis into four different districts, eliminating U.S. Rep. Andre Carson's seat. I'll talk to the chair of Indiana's Black Legislative Caucus about the attack on Black Congressional Districts. Axios is sounding the alarm: "America stares down the erasure of Black history and progress."  The Midwest Managing Editor will explain the growing backlash against civil rights gains and what comes next. Fox News is back in the culture-war gutter, questioning whether certain cultures even belong in America. You do not want to miss this level of foolery. Another one bites the dust! A federal appeals court rules that Trump's former personal lawyer, Alina Habba, is unlawfully serving as the U.S. attorney for New Jersey. Georgia Republican Party's youngest black executive committee member resigns over allegedly trying to meet an underage boy on a dating app. #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.
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Nov 26, 2025 • 2h 29min

Epstein Files Fight, Trumpcare Stalls, Budget Clash Ahead, DC Mayor Exits, Emmett Till Site Opens

11.25.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Epstein Files Fight, Trumpcare Stalls, Budget Clash Ahead, DC Mayor Exits, Emmett Till Site Opens The Epstein Files, stalled Trumpcare, and a looming budget fight after the "One Big Beautiful Bill." Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz is here to break it all down. D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced she will not run for a fourth term. The congressional gerrymandering battle between Republicans and Democrats continues ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, with states awaiting a potential game-changing ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court. We'll talk to a reporter who is closely following politics in rural Tennessee. The barn in Mississippi, where 14-year-old Emmett Till was tortured and killed in 1955, will soon be open to the public as a "sacred" memorial site. From Black wealth to Black joy: "Shark Tank" alum and Chicago business owner of CurlMix, Kim Lewis, will explain why she's asking the public for help.  In our Black Star Network Marketplace segment, we'll feature the perfect toys for kids interested in STEM and the arts. We'll talk to the creator of the Brown Toy Box.   #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.
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Nov 25, 2025 • 2h 25min

Comey & Letitia James Cases Tossed, Trump Loan Rules Hit Nursing, Mass Blackout Planned,

11.24.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Comey & Letitia James Cases Tossed, Trump Loan Rules Hit Nursing, Mass Blackout Planned #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.

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