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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.

  1. Oct 24

    11 Days to Midterms: David Jolly, Angie Nixon, Will Packer Mobilize Black Voters

    10.23.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: 11 Days to Midterms: David Jolly, Angie Nixon, Will Packer Mobilize Black Voters LIVE from Tallahassee, Florida, just down the street from HBCU Florida A & M University's campus for homecoming.     We are just 11 days away from the midterm elections.  We'll talk to Florida lawmakers and candidates, including Florida's Democratic gubernatorial nominee, David Jolly, and Democratic Senate nominee Angie Nixon,  Florida's Democratic Party Chair NikkI Fried is back with us tonight.  Hollywood producer and FAMU alum Will Packer is actively hitting the campaign trail for "Get Out the Vote" initiatives ahead of midterm elections.  He'll be here to discuss how he's mobilizing Black voters.  The Kohen Wiley case shows why your vote matters.  Civil rights attorney Ben Crump will join us to discuss the resignation of the cop who killed the 1-year-old and get his reaction to Mississippi's State Attorney calling the shooting justified. Black Star Network Partner: ChapterFor free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (724) 264-8281 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/roland Paid Partnership Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options. ____ Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, 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.

  2. Oct 23

    DOJ Accuses Louise Lucas. Crump Calls Toddler Shooting Unjustified. Florida Voting Fight

    10.22.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: DOJ Accuses Louise Lucas. Crump Calls Toddler Shooting Unjustified. Florida Voting Fight LIVE from West Palm Beach, Florida, at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church. We have a jam-packed show tonight. The Justice Department accused Virginia State Senator Louise Lucas of racketeering and a money laundering conspiracy as part of an alleged public corruption case involving a cannabis business she co-owns. After watching the leaked bodycam video, Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump says the shooting of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley, who was killed by a Senatobia, Mississippi cop, was not justified. We'll show you some of Wisconsin Democrat David Crowley and Republican Tom Tiffany's only gubernatorial debate.  We'll talk to a lawyer from the SPLC who is suing the state of Florida over a law that would require citizenship to vote. We'll discuss how your faith impacts your political perspectives. And we'll talk to a  few candidates running for some Florida state offices. Third-generation Louisiana farmer Jamie Davis will join us to explain why he's running for Senate. Black Star Network Partner: ChapterFor free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (724) 264-8281 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/roland Paid Partnership Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options. ____ Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, 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.

  3. Oct 22

    Countdown to the 2026 Midterms | Roland on the Road | Miami Gardens, Florida

    10.21.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Countdown to the 2026 Midterms | Roland on the Road | Miami Gardens, Florida LIVE from Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Miami Gardens, Florida. With less than two weeks until Election Day, several high-profile Florida races are heating up; much of the spotlight will be on the fight for Congress and the race for the state's next governor.  Florida Democratic Chair Nikki Fried will join the show to discuss the 2026 midterms.   We'll talk to former educator and currently Florida State Representative Ashley Gantt, who is campaigning to become the next state Senator for District 34.   Florida State Representative Marie Woodson will retain her seat.  Now she's focused on empowering Haitian Americans to use their power at the polls by increasing their participation in the upcoming election.  We'll hear from Oliver Gilbert III, who is running to take over Congresswoman Frederica Wilson's seat.  Third-generation Louisiana farmer Jamie Davis will join us to explain why he's running for Senate. Black Star Network Partner: ChapterFor free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (724) 264-8281 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/roland Paid Partnership Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options. ____ Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, 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.

  4. Oct 21

    Countdown to the 2026 Midterms | Roland on the Road | Alabama State University

    10.20.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Countdown to the 2026 Midterms | Roland on the Road | Alabama State University #BlackVotesMatter: We are here in Montgomery, Alabama, in the JG Hardy Student Center Ballroom at Alabama State University.  We'll talk to the university president, Dr. Quinton Ross, Jr.Here's what's coming up on Roland Martin Unfiltered, streaming live on the Black Star Network. November 3 is 15 days away; Alabama's key races are on the ticket, including governor and Congress.  Former senator Doug Jones is looking to be the first Democratic Governor in 23 years.  I caught up with Congressman Shomari Figures earlier today.  We talked about his re-election efforts and the MAGA attack on Black voters.  Alabama-based organizations are seeking to change the voting culture by empowering, educating, and inspiring new voters.  We'll talk to founders of  Good People Voteand #334VOTES. North Carolina Senate hopeful Roy Cooper will be here to discuss his strategy for the next two weeks to get folks to the polls.  Black Star Network Partner: ChapterFor free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (724) 264-8281 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/roland Paid Partnership Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options. ____ Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, 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.

  5. Oct 20

    Countdown to the 2026 Midterms | Roland on the Road in Jackson, Mississippi

    10.19.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Countdown to the 2026 Midterms | Roland on the Road in Jackson, Mississippi #BlackVotesMatter: This is our first stop on our Black Votes Matter Tour.  We will be in Alabama and Florida this week. Here's what's coming up on Roland Martin Unfiltered, streaming live on the Black Star Network. We are about 2 weeks away from the midterm elections.  We'll talk to Scott Colom, who could be Mississippi's first Black senator.  Mississippi is failing on maternal health.  We'll talk to a doctor who says this election could be the difference between life and death.   And we'll talk to two candidates running to be the next Hinds County District Attorney after Jody Owens resigned as Hinds County District Attorney earlier this summer after pleading guilty to charges related to a Jackson bribery scheme Black Star Network Partner: ChapterFor free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (724) 264-8281 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/roland Paid Partnership Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options. ____ Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, 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.

  6. Oct 17

    18 Days to Midterms: Black Vote Push, Wealth Gap Crisis, LA Mayor Race Erupts

    10.16.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: 18 Days to Midterms: Black Vote Push, Wealth Gap Crisis, LA Mayor Race Erupts LIVE from Indianapolis where Roland is attending the 40th Anniversary Season of Steward Speakers for "Black in America: From Conversation to Action."  We are 18 days away from the midterm elections, and one organization is applying the pressure by investing thousands of dollars to engage more than 30 million people through its get-out-the-vote campaign.  When We All Vote's Senior Advisor will discuss the organization's five-stop tour. Where you worship could shape how you think politically.  A Black researcher will explain in a new article how multiracial churches influence Black Americans' political views. We'll talk to Gen Z Democratic candidate Courtney McClain, who is running for South Carolina's 4th Congressional District seat.   A new study shows the racial wealth gap is expanding.  We'll talk to a family finance and generational wealth expert who will explain what this means for Black families and communities as we navigate the affordability crisis. Los Angeles mayoral candidate Nithya Raman is still getting hammered for her comments about the legacy of a controversial former LAPD chief, Daryl Gates.  Actor and producer Anne-Marie Johnson, whose father served under that chief, is here to give some perspective.  Black Star Network Partner: ChapterFor free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (724) 264-8281 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/roland Paid Partnership Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options. ____ Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, 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.

  7. Oct 17

    18 Days to Midterms: Black Vote Push, Wealth Gap Crisis, LA Mayor Race Erupts

    10.16.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: 18 Days to Midterms: Black Vote Push, Wealth Gap Crisis, LA Mayor Race Erupts LIVE from Indianapolis where Roland is attending the 40th Anniversary Season of Steward Speakers for "Black in America: From Conversation to Action."  We are 18 days away from the midterm elections, and one organization is applying the pressure by investing thousands of dollars to engage more than 30 million people through its get-out-the-vote campaign.  When We All Vote's Senior Advisor will discuss the organization's five-stop tour. Where you worship could shape how you think politically.  A Black researcher will explain in a new article how multiracial churches influence Black Americans' political views. We'll talk to Gen Z Democratic candidate Courtney McClain, who is running for South Carolina's 4th Congressional District seat.   A new study shows the racial wealth gap is expanding.  We'll talk to a family finance and generational wealth expert who will explain what this means for Black families and communities as we navigate the affordability crisis. Los Angeles mayoral candidate Nithya Raman is still getting hammered for her comments about the legacy of a controversial former LAPD chief, Daryl Gates.  Actor and producer Anne-Marie Johnson, whose father served under that chief, is here to give some perspective.  Black Star Network Partner: ChapterFor free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (724) 264-8281 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/roland Paid Partnership Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options. ____ Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, 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.

  8. Oct 16

    Louisiana Black Seat at Risk. Texas Polling Cuts Stand. KKK Sign Disrupts GOP Dinner

    10.15.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Louisiana Black Seat at Risk. Texas Polling Cuts Stand. KKK Sign Disrupts GOP Dinner Louisiana's Callais case isn't completely over just yet.  A federal court will soon decide whether the state's only majority-Black seat gets erased from the table.  The Founder and President of Power Coalition for Equity and Justice will explain what will happen in the October 27 hearing.  A Texas judge says Tarrant County doesn't have to restore nearly 100 polling places that county officials cut, dealing a major setback to voting-rights advocates and minority groups weeks before the high-stakes midterm election. We are 19 days from the election; we'll talk to Black pollster Chris Towler about how folks are dealing with the negative ads and lies being told about candidates.  The Black Republican Minnesota Gubernatorial Candidate got interrupted by protesters carrying a KKK sign during a GOP dinner.    And a memo released in the Brian Flores lawsuit against the NFL for racial discrimination contained examples of what his legal team labeled as racial stereotypes and talking points teams use in reference to potential Black head coach hires.  Black Star Network Partner: ChapterFor free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (724) 264-8281 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/roland Paid Partnership Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options. ____ Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, 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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#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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