#RolandMartinUnfiltered

1.4.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: McCarthy Loses 6th House Vote, Biden Economic Plan, Damar Hamlin Health Update  The Republican Circus continues for the second day in a row. Rep. Kevin McCarthy failed again to win the House speaker's gavel after coming up short after five votes. We will speak with a political strategist to explain how the House SPeak vote works and what happens if McCarthy can't secure the votes. Biden met with Senate Minority Leader Mitch Mcconnell in a rare show of bipartisanship. We will show you what Biden had to say and why he is giving 2 billion dollars to Kentucky. The Historic City of Eatonsville, Florida, is fighting to preserve its heritage and historical roots. We will speak with the Executive Director of the community association, trying to safeguard black history. There's been an update in the Damar Hamlin story. We will give you an update on the current status of his health. For the next week, we will have health and fitness experts to help get Fit Live and Win. Today we will talk with Fitness Expert Terry Starks about losing weight without surgery or drugs and keeping it off. Support RolandMartinUnfiltered and #BlackStarNetwork via the Cash App ☛ https://cash.app/$rmunfiltered PayPal ☛ https://www.paypal.me/rmartinunfiltered Venmo ☛https://venmo.com/rmunfiltered Zelle ☛ roland@rolandsmartin.com Annual or monthly recurring #BringTheFunk Fan Club membership via paypal ☛ https://rolandsmartin.com/rmu-paypal/ Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox 👉🏾 http://www.blackstarnetwork.com #RolandMartinUnfiltered and the #BlackStarNetwork are 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.

1.3.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: New CBC Sworn In, Republican Leadership Circus, Damar Hamlin Update, Diversity in Media The Congressional Black Caucus of the 118th Congress was officially sworn in this morning. We will show you the historical ceremony and discuss the CBC plans for this new Congressional session. The chaos in the Republican leadership battle continues with Republican Rep. Kevin McCarthy falling short of the votes needed to become the Speaker of the house. We will explain what this means for Capital Hill. Monday Night Football had a devastating injury for Bills Safety Damar Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest after a play. We speak with a cardiologist to explain the difference between a heart attack and cardiac arrest. We will also talk to Jemele Hill about how the NFL handled this situation and what can be done to protect players. After 40 years of black broadcast television, the inequities for T.V. Broadcast ownership is still a big issue in the industry. We will talk to Soo Kim,  Managing Partner and  CIO of Standard General, about his new acquisition and what this means for diversity ownership in the future. In our fit Live Win segment, we will talk to fitness expert Gym Jones about how to stop the repeated cycle of crash dieting and weight loss failure and finally lose weight in 2023. Support RolandMartinUnfiltered and #BlackStarNetwork via the Cash App ☛ https://cash.app/$rmunfiltered PayPal ☛ https://www.paypal.me/rmartinunfiltered Venmo ☛https://venmo.com/rmunfiltered Zelle ☛ roland@rolandsmartin.com Annual or monthly recurring #BringTheFunk Fan Club membership via paypal ☛ https://rolandsmartin.com/rmu-paypal/ Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox 👉🏾 http://www.blackstarnetwork.com #RolandMartinUnfiltered and the #BlackStarNetwork are 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.

1.2.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: AL Passes Major Gun Law, Police Help Proud Boys Viral Video, Black Women Leave Corporate America Gun laws just got more relaxed, with more than 20 states allowing people to carry handguns without permits. We will speak with the National African American Gun Association President to explain what this means for Gun Safety in America. I'll also talk to a South Carolina lawmaker who says these new laws are great for women.  The Columbus, Ohio, District Attorney's Office releases a public statement explaining why charges were against the man who fatally shot 13-year-old Sinzae Reed. A State's Attorney will join us to describe the legal process of charging potential suspects. Late civil rights icon Rep. John Lewis will be honored with a monument. We will give you all the details about when and where you can see it.  Black women are leaving corporate America in record-breaking numbers. We will discuss why black women have opted for a new path of success and what can be done to fix continued barriers for black women with 9-5's. The year has just begun, and we have lost two music icons. We will reflect on their lives and show you some of their best moments.  Support RolandMartinUnfiltered and #BlackStarNetwork via the Cash App ☛ https://cash.app/$rmunfiltered PayPal ☛ https://www.paypal.me/rmartinunfiltered Venmo ☛https://venmo.com/rmunfiltered Zelle ☛ roland@rolandsmartin.com Annual or monthly recurring #BringTheFunk Fan Club membership via paypal ☛ https://rolandsmartin.com/rmu-paypal/ Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox 👉🏾 http://www.blackstarnetwork.com #RolandMartinUnfiltered and the #BlackStarNetwork are 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.

12.30.2022 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: 2022 Year In Review, 2023 Year Preview, Dalvin Gadson Lawsuit, Black Engineer Shortage It's December 30, the last Friday of 2023 and we're taking a look at some of the biggest stories in 2022. We'll also preview what we can expect in the new year from congress, the supreme court, and our panel will get to throw in a few of their own 2023 predictions. A Black Army veteran is suing some Colorado Springs police officers over an alleged beating caught on body-camera video. I'll talk to his attorney about the case. In tonight's Education Matters segment,  we'll look at the Atlanta University Center's solution to the shortage of black engineers. Support RolandMartinUnfiltered and #BlackStarNetwork via the Cash App ☛ https://cash.app/$rmunfiltered PayPal ☛ https://www.paypal.me/rmartinunfiltered Venmo ☛https://venmo.com/rmunfiltered Zelle ☛ roland@rolandsmartin.com Annual or monthly recurring #BringTheFunk Fan Club membership via paypal ☛ https://rolandsmartin.com/rmu-paypal/ Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox 👉🏾 http://www.blackstarnetwork.com #RolandMartinUnfiltered and the #BlackStarNetwork are 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.

12.29.2022 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Hate Crime Stats Released, Sinzae Reed Case, African Teen Boys Attacked at Whites Only Pool The Federal Bureau of Investigation released its annual hate crime statistics for 2021, showing that black people are still the most targeted group in the US. We will talk to Rev Todd Yeary about the recent uptick in racially motivated attacks on black people and spaces. A story out of Columbus, Ohio, raises eyebrows about how a 36-year-old white convict shot and killed Sinzae Reed without consequence. Sinzae Mother is here to bring awareness about this fateful incident. Whoopie Goldberg is in hot water again as Jewish activists and community members demand that she be fired from "The View" over her Holocaust comments. We will discuss what the black Jewish community feels about the comments with Herut, Director of Community Outreach. A racist viral video showing two Black teens being assaulted for using a "whites only" pool has sparked outrage globally. We will show you the shocking video and give you an update in the case. Jackson, Mississippi, is facing a water crisis again. We talk to a city council member about who is to blame and how they plan to fix it. Support RolandMartinUnfiltered and #BlackStarNetwork via the Cash App ☛ https://cash.app/$rmunfiltered PayPal ☛ https://www.paypal.me/rmartinunfiltered Venmo ☛https://venmo.com/rmunfiltered Zelle ☛ roland@rolandsmartin.com Annual or monthly recurring #BringTheFunk Fan Club membership via paypal ☛ https://rolandsmartin.com/rmu-paypal/ Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox 👉🏾 http://www.blackstarnetwork.com #RolandMartinUnfiltered and the #BlackStarNetwork are 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.

12.28.2022 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: SCOTUS Upholds Trump Policy, FL Officer Drags Woman, Tory Lanez Guilty, In-N-Out Racist The Supreme Court will allow U.S. border officials to continue expelling migrants under a policy known as Title 42. We will discuss what this decision means for border states and immigration policy in the future. A white officer is caught dragging a woman on the ground. We will show you the disgraceful incident and give you details on what happened to the officer.  The Tory Lanez Saga continues as a California Jury finds him guilty of shooting Meg Thee Stallion. We will talk to a media source tracking this case from the beginning and a legal expert to explain why they believe a jury found him guilty of all charges. In our Tech Talk Segment, we will meet a High School senior changing the game in gardening by helping people identify plants without learning botany. Support RolandMartinUnfiltered and #BlackStarNetwork via the Cash App ☛ https://cash.app/$rmunfiltered PayPal ☛ https://www.paypal.me/rmartinunfiltered Venmo ☛https://venmo.com/rmunfiltered Zelle ☛ roland@rolandsmartin.com Annual or monthly recurring #BringTheFunk Fan Club membership via paypal ☛ https://rolandsmartin.com/rmu-paypal/ Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox 👉🏾 http://www.blackstarnetwork.com #RolandMartinUnfiltered and the #BlackStarNetwork are 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.

12.22.2022 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: US Ukraine Support, Jan 6th Transcripts, Status of Black Conservatives, Green Heffa Farms Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky gave a historic address to U.S. lawmakers at the U.S. Capitol. We will have Malcolm Nance, Counterterrorism Expert and Author, here to explain the impact of this historic visit. The waiting game continues as the public waits on the final report from The J6 House committee. We will discuss what information has been released and break down the details. Today we hear the other side of the Louisiana grain case. We talk to Greenfield Construction LLC to listen to what they have to say about the hazards of their construction in a predominately black community. Black Conservatives are steadily growing in the U.S. among black men. To explain this new phenomenon and discuss the state of black conservatives, we will be talking to the president of the Black Conservative Federation. In our Market place segment, Green Heffa Farms founder Arenda "Farmer Cee" Stanley explains the importance of black farming. Support RolandMartinUnfiltered and #BlackStarNetwork via the Cash App ☛ https://cash.app/$rmunfiltered PayPal ☛ https://www.paypal.me/rmartinunfiltered Venmo ☛https://venmo.com/rmunfiltered Zelle ☛ roland@rolandsmartin.com Annual or monthly recurring #BringTheFunk Fan Club membership via paypal ☛ https://rolandsmartin.com/rmu-paypal/ Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox 👉🏾 http://www.blackstarnetwork.com #RolandMartinUnfiltered and the #BlackStarNetwork are 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.

12.21.2022 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Jan 6th Report, Trump Taxes, Stop Human Trafficking  Act, Anchor Racist Doll Rant, Black Dating App A local Texas nonprofit is urging the Senate to stop human trafficking by passing legislation. We will talk to the President of the No Trafficking Zone and Bishop James Dixon about the push to move lawmakers forward. Trump's political future is in shambles following the release of his Taxes and the final report from the House select committee. We will talk to Nola Haynes about what this means for Trump's future. A Lousiana Parish is fighting to keep a construction company from building a large grain plant near a residential neighborhood. To explain the case, we have one of the Founders of The Descendants Project. The lack of diversity in Media is a huge problem. We will tell you about an acquisition of a broadcast television station group that paves the way for minorities. The Managing Partner & CIO of Standard General will provide details about how this could increase representation in media. In our Tech Talk segment, we will talk to the founder of a Black-owned dating app that could increase your chances of finding the love you've been dreaming of.   Support RolandMartinUnfiltered and #BlackStarNetwork via the Cash App ☛ https://cash.app/$rmunfiltered PayPal ☛ https://www.paypal.me/rmartinunfiltered Venmo ☛https://venmo.com/rmunfiltered Zelle ☛ roland@rolandsmartin.com Annual or monthly recurring #BringTheFunk Fan Club membership via paypal ☛ https://rolandsmartin.com/rmu-paypal/ Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox 👉🏾 http://www.blackstarnetwork.com #RolandMartinUnfiltered and the #BlackStarNetwork are 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.

12.20.2022 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Aaron Dean Sentence, Blacks & Advertisers, Exonerated 5 Gate, Homicide & Black Kids, Ginsation The former Texas police officer convicted of manslaughter in the 2019 killing of Atatiana Jefferson will spend 11 years, 10 months, and 12 days in prison.  The family attorney, Lee Merritt, will be here to tell us how the family feels about his conviction and sentence.  A recent Nielsen study proves the lack of authentic representation directly impacts how Black communities spend their money.  I'll examine the relationship between authenticity, engagement, and the impact of inclusion beyond what's on-screen with the Vice President of Solution Consulting with Nielsen Analytics. Homicide is a leading cause of death for children here in the U.S. and has increased on average by 4.3%  each year for nearly a decade.  The rate of homicides for black children increased four times that in two years.  I'll break down those numbers.  More than 30 years ago, they were wrongfully convicted of raping a white woman in Central Park.  Monday, they were honored with an entrance to the park named the "Gate of the Exonerated."  Three of the five will join me tonight.  In tonight's marketplace segment, two sisters took their love for spice and created a health-conscious business called Ginsation Ginger.  I have some thoughts on Phat Tuesday..... Support RolandMartinUnfiltered and #BlackStarNetwork via the Cash App ☛ https://cash.app/$rmunfiltered PayPal ☛ https://www.paypal.me/rmartinunfiltered Venmo ☛https://venmo.com/rmunfiltered Zelle ☛ roland@rolandsmartin.com Annual or monthly recurring #BringTheFunk Fan Club membership via paypal ☛ https://rolandsmartin.com/rmu-paypal/ Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox 👉🏾 http://www.blackstarnetwork.com #RolandMartinUnfiltered and the #BlackStarNetwork are 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.

12.15.2022 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Atatiana Jefferson Verdict, Ronald Greene Update,  Donovon Lynch Settlement, WSSU Student Arrested A former Fort Worth police officer Aaron Dean is found guilty of manslaughter in the death of Atatiana Jefferson. We will show you footage from the moments the verdict was read. There's a significant announcement in the Ronald Greene murder trial. We will be joined by Roland Greene's mother, Mona Hardin, to discuss her continued advocacy for justice. The City of Virginia Beach will have to pay millions to the family of Donovon Lynch, killed by a Virginia Beach police officer. The Family attorney Justin Fairfax will join us to discuss the settlement with the city. A TikTok video showing a Winston-Salem State University Student being arrested goes viral. We will show you the video and tell you what the University is saying about the incident. In today's Marketplace segment, we will speak with a father-son duo who is launching the first-ever Black-owned athletic supply company. Support RolandMartinUnfiltered and #BlackStarNetwork via the Cash App ☛ https://cash.app/$rmunfiltered PayPal ☛ https://www.paypal.me/rmartinunfiltered Venmo ☛https://venmo.com/rmunfiltered Zelle ☛ roland@rolandsmartin.com Annual or monthly recurring #BringTheFunk Fan Club membership via paypal ☛ https://rolandsmartin.com/rmu-paypal/ Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox 👉🏾 http://www.blackstarnetwork.com #RolandMartinUnfiltered and the #BlackStarNetwork are 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.