10.10.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: No Nobel Peace Prize for Trump, Day 10 Shutdown Pain, National Guard in Memphis

Donald "the Con" Trump takes an L -- losing out on the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. And the MAGA minions are crying foul, claiming he was robbed after a Venezuelan opposition leader took the honor.

In Los Angeles, Olympic dreams are turning into nightmares for a historic Black community. A new federal investigation is exposing shady deals behind the city's latest arena.

It's day ten of the government shutdown, and for the first time, federal workers are missing an entire paycheck. House Speaker Hakeem Jeffries lays out how Democrats plan to end the stalemate.

The future of public media for Black viewers is on the line-WHUT-TV, the only black-owned public station licensed to an HBCU, is facing serious challenges. The general manager will explain how you can contribute to keeping the station running.

National Guard troops are now patrolling the streets of Memphis. We'll talk to a councilwoman about how residents are responding.

We'll show you why former Vice President Kamala Harris goes off on some hecklers during her book tour.

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10.9.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Letitia James Indicted, Day 9 Shutdown Stalemate, Dems Press Johnson, Voting Rights at Risk

Letitia James, the New York attorney general who successfully convicted Trump, has been indicted by the Justice Department on fraud charges.

On the 9th day of the government shutdown, the Senate once again failed to pass a funding bill to get federal employees back to work. Florida Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz will be here to discuss the situation.

Democratic senators confronted Speaker Mike Johnson over his failure to swear in Arizona's Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva.

Memphis is preparing for the arrival of National Guard patrols, which are scheduled to begin on Friday.

LaTosha Brown, co-chair of Black Voters Matter, will discuss a recent report detailing the stakes of the Louisiana v. Callais case, which could gut Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.

A Black creator says he was told to leave after his speech at the Forbes 30 Under 30 Summit. He'll explain why his speech on gun violence got him the boot.

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10.8.2025 #RolandMartinUnifltered: Shutdown Hits Wallets, Trump Targets Chicago Leaders, FL Kirk Bill, The Root’s Black Ownership

Many are seeing their pockets getting empty due to this administration's tariffs and policies. We'll talk to an economist about how this shutdown will affect your bank account. Washington Congressman Adam Smith will be here to talk about the eighth day of the government shutdown.
The criminally convicted man occupying the White House says Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker "should be in jail."

A Florida state senator will be here to talk about a controversial new bill that would force public universities to rename roads after White Supremacist Charlie Kirk or risk losing state funding.

And The Root's ownership returns to Black hands. Ashley Alison joins us to share her vision for the legendary brand's future and what this means for Black entrepreneurship.

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10.7.2025 #RolandMartinUnifltered: Day 7 Shutdown Chaos, Schumer’s Health Plan, Trump Threatens Pay, Bondi Hearing Fire, Kyren Lacy Case

It's day seven of the government shutdown.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer lays out the Democrats' plan to hold the line for American healthcare.

The twice-impeached, criminally convicted felon-in-chief, Donald "The Con" Trump, is saying furloughed federal workers aren't guaranteed back pay, and airports are seeing major delays. California Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove will join us to talk about all of this.

Today, in a heated hearing on Capitol Hill, Attorney General Pam Bondi testified regarding the Department of Justice. We'll show you some of the exchanges she had with Illinois Senator Dick Durbin.

The Louisiana NAACP is calling for accountability in the Kyren Lacy case. State police have released body camera footage that may explain why Kyren was blamed for the fatal crash.
We'll speak with another candidate who wants to be the next mayor of New Orleans.

In our Shop Black Star Network Marketplace segment, we will feature fashionable scrubs specifically for healthcare professionals.

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10.6.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Day 6 Shutdown Standoff, Jeffries Challenges Johnson, Judge Backs Trump Guard Order, GA Case Risk

We are on Day 6 of the government shutdown, and the Senate will hold its fifth vote on the spending bill aimed at reopening the government. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is challenging Speaker Mike Johnson to a primetime debate.

A federal judge has decided not to block Trump's order to deploy National Guard troops to the state, rejecting a lawsuit from the state of Illinois and the city of Chicago against this order.

In the Trump Georgia election interference case, if a new prosecutor is not appointed soon, the judge has indicated that he will dismiss the case entirely. The President of Georgia's NAACP will join us to discuss the potential implications of a dismissal.

Voters in New Orleans head to the polls this Saturday to elect their next mayor. We'll talk with one of the candidates.

The Gathering for Justice celebrates 20 years of standing for justice, community, and real impact. We'll discuss the upcoming gala with the organization's President and CEO.

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10.3.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Diddy Sentenced, National Guard in Memphis, Trump Shutdown Day 3, Zohran Mamdani Speaks, Farmers Aid

Nearly 100 arrests have been made by the newly created---Memphis Safe Task Force since its deployment. Attorney General Pam Bondi calls it a win but are Black communities paying the price? Congressman Justin Pearson joins us live.

Plus, day three of the government shutdown, and still no deal in sight. Congressman Steven Horsford joins us with the latest from the Hill.

Also the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, Zohran Mamdani, is now leading in the polls. We'll hear directly from him on why he says he's the right choice for City Hall.
And farmers are facing tough times once again. A new bailout is on the way. National Black Farmers Association President John Boyd joins us to explain what it all means for us.

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10.2.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump Threatens Layoffs in GOP Shutdown, Troops in Cities, Bad Bunny Super Bowl Fight Turns Political

It's Day Two of the Republican-led government shutdown, and federal workers could start receiving termination letters as soon as tomorrow. We'll talk to an organization suing the Trump administration over the threat of mass federal layoffs.

Federal troops have now been deployed to Democratic-led cities, including Memphis and Chicago. We'll hear from two reporters at a Black-owned news outlet covering the militarization on the ground.

Also, Bad Bunny's Super Bowl spotlight is already turning political. After the NFL announced he'll headline the 2026 Halftime Show, Trump adviser Corey Lewandowski claimed ICE will have a presence at the game.

And later, we'll look at a new program being piloted in cities nationwide with proven strategies that have already cut shootings by up to 70 percent. We'll talk to the leaders behind the initiative.

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10.1.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: GOP Blames Dems for Shutdown, Pew Poll Slams Trump, Crockett Responds, Bad Bunny Super Bowl Fire

Day one of the GOP-led government shutdown, and guess who Republicans are blaming? That's right, Democrats. My Congresswoman, Jasmine Crockett, is here to set the record straight.

A new Pew Research Center poll shows Americans view Trump, Vance, and congressional leaders in both parties more negatively than positively. We'll break it down with the Director of U.S. Politics Research at Pew.

Democrats are still fighting to keep healthcare costs under control for American citizens. We'll hear from the President of the National Medical Association on what this battle means for the medical professionals caring for our loved ones.

A White Utah Christian nationalist has some real racist things to say about black people who he'd welcome into his flock.

And a New Mexico pastor doubled down on his views of Charlie Kirk, even after he was criticized and called a non-Christian for his views.

And Puerto Rican pop star Bad Bunny is headlining the Super Bowl halftime show this year. MAGA world can't stand it. We'll speak with an expert to discuss why this controversy is significant.

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