8.15.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Biden/Harris Lower Drug Costs; Detroit Judge removed for jailing teen; trial of white Fla. woman who killed Black mom continues

LIVE from Cincinnati, Ohio, for the 36th Annual Black Family Reunion. Where Roland Martin will be speaking in about an hour. But first on #RMU ...

The trial of the white Florida woman who killed a black mother of four when she fired a shot through her door will be in the hands of the jury Friday. Today, the defense rested. Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump represents Ajike "AJ" Owens' family. He's here to us if he thinks the all-white jury will acquit Susan Lorincz.

The Biden Administration delivered its promise to lower prescription drug prices for Americans on Medicare.

Centre for Climate Reporting went undercover and published details of the secretive second phase of Project 2025, which was led by a Trump insider. We'll show you the secret recordings.

A Georgia County wants to charge those who challenge voter eligibility.

And a Michigan judge gets temporarily removed from the bench after disciplining a sleeping teen who visited his courtroom during a field trip.

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8.14.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: TNBC Endorses VP Harris,Evangelicals for Harris,Avoiding Election Misinformation,FAMU's Resignations

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters has not officially endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for President but she did receive one from the National Black Caucus of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters instead. The National Chairman of the TNBC will explain why they voted to support the Harris-Walz ticket.

"Evangelicals for Harris" is hosting a Zoom call tonight after dropping an ad showing Trump saying he doesn't ask God's forgiveness.

In our Tech Talk segment, we'll talk to an expert about avoiding election misinformation on the internet.

FAMU's interim president is asking the university's senior leadership to resign.

And we remember the life of actor Erica Ash. We'll show you some of her homegoing service.

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8.13.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: The AKA 1908 PAC, VP Harris' HBCU Divine 9 Initiative, Ohio Cop Indicted for Killing Pregnant Mom

The Divine Nine and HBCUs will play a significant role in this year's presidential election.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. launches a political action committee and the Harris-Walz campaign is tapping a former HBC President to energize millions of Black voters. Dr. Glenda Glover is here to discuss the HBCU and Divine Nine Initiative,

Democratic Vice Presidential candidate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, makes his first solo campaign appearance at the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees 46th International Convention in Los Angeles.

Texas Representative Shelia Jackson Lee's daughter says she wants to finish the job her mother started by completing her congressional term.

An Ohio cop is charged with murdering a pregnant black woman accused of shoplifting. The attorney representing the victim's family will be here to update us on the case and explain why it took a year before charges were filed.

In our Marketplace segment, we'll talk to a woman who created an interactive survey for the Harris-Walz campaign that links to donations and provides real-time feedback.

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8.12.224 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Isaac Hayes Family Sues Trump, Black Conservative Pastor Endorses VP Harris, Election Anxiety

Isaac Hayes' family has filed a lawsuit against former President Donald Trump for the unauthorized use of the iconic song "Hold On, I'm Coming" at his rallies since 2022. His son, Isaac Hayes, III, and his attorney are here to explain the case.

Trump is fuming over the size of Harris-Walz rally crowds that he's claiming they are using AI to create them.

The excitement of the Harris-Walz campaign is causing some conservatives to jump off the Trump train. I'll talk to one Texas pastor who says voting for the orange man is "extremely detrimental."

Recent polls indicate that Election-specific anxiety is on the rise. In our Fit Live Win Segment, I'll talk to a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who will give us tips on handling your emotions this election cycle.

Jury selection began for the white woman who murdered a black Florida mother by shooting her through a door.

And a Pennsylvania district attorney drops the first-degree murder charge of a former cop who killed a motorist during a traffic stop.

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8.9.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Dolton, Ill.'s Millions in Debt, VA Blocking Voter Restoration, Trump's Lies, MeHarry's $175M Gift

Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot's investigation into Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard's misuse of village funds preliminary findings prove the village is more than $3.5 million in debt. One of Dolton's trustees is here to break down the numbers.

A federal judge in Virginia threw out a lawsuit challenging Gov. Glenn Youngkin's process for restoring voting rights for people convicted of a felony. The state's NAACP President will explain why the judge said the suit was filed under an incorrect section of law.

Former San Francisco mayor Willie Brown says Trump did not tell the truth about their relationship and was not in a helicopter crash with the orange man.

Nashville's Meharry Medical College received a $175 million gift from Bloomberg Philanthropies. The College's president will join us to discuss being the recipient of the $600 million gift given to historically Black medical schools.

In our Education Matters Segment, Ventris Gibson, the U.S. Mint's First Black Director, will discuss the educational opportunities the Mint offers students.

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8.8.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: VP Harris, Gov. Walz Campaigning, Trump's Whining About Crowds, Hotel Workers Charged With Murder

While Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz were on the campaign trail, Trump was crying a trail of tears, comparing his crowds with theirs and even saying he had more people in front of him than those who attended the 1963 March on Washington.

A Wisconsin district attorney charges four hotel workers with felony murder in connection with the June death of a Black man they pinned to the ground outside a hotel. Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump will update us on the case.

The Black Texas teen who got suspended last year for his loc hairstyle has parts of his discrimination lawsuit dismissed by a federal judge. His attorney will be here to explain what's next.

Trump surrogate Republican Congressman Byron Donalds squares off with NBC's George Stephanopoulos about Kamala Harris' racial identity. We'll show you the heated exchange.

Missouri Congresswoman Cori Bush lost her re-election bid. In her concession speech, she said her defeat only removed her restraints, and now she can fight without limits.

The National Urban League honored Master P at its national convention. I sat down with the entrepreneur to find out what it was like to be honored in his hometown.

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8.7.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: VP Harris & Gov. Walz Campaigning, WI Hotel Employees Charged With Murder, Rep. Cori Bush Loses

Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, are on the trail to the White House, hosting two campaign events today. We'll show you clips from Wisconsin and take you live to Michigan's rally, which is set to start in a few minutes.

Trump surrogate Republican Congressman Byron Donalds squares off with NBC's George Stephanopoulos about Kamala Harris' racial identity. We'll show you the heated exchange.

Missouri Congresswoman Cori Bush lost her re-election bid. In her concession speech, she said her defeat only removed her restraints, and now she can fight without limits.

A Wisconsin district attorney charges four hotel workers with felony murder in connection with the June death of a Black man they pinned to the ground outside a hotel.

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8.6.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: VP Harris picks Minn. Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate

Vice President Harris chooses Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to be her running mate.

We'll talk to some lawmakers from the Land of 10,000 Lakes about this decision.

Trump surrogate Republican Congressman Byron Donalds squares off with NBC's George Stephanopoulos about Kamala Harris' racial identity. We'll show you the heated exchange.

Nashville's Meharry Medical College received a $175 million gift from Bloomberg Philanthropies. The College's president will join us to discuss being the recipient of the $600 million gift given to historically Black medical schools.

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