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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.

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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.

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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.
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10.14.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump Pushes Voter Roll Purges. GOPer Andy Harris Melts Down. Black Women Mobilize Midterm Voters
An organization powered by Black women is on a mission ahead of the midterm elections to use their influence to bring others to the polls. The National Coalition on Black Civic Participation CEO and President will discuss their "Get Out the Vote" tour.
Once again, the Trump administration is pushing to confuse voters and convince election officials to purge voter rolls by using a flimsy tactic that could possibly undermine elections. Center for American Progress joins us to discuss Trump's list-matching practices.
Maryland Republican Representative Andy Harris loses his cool and lashes out at audience members and journalists during a congressional debate yesterday... we have the wild meltdown.
Mississippi House Representative Democrat Jeffrey Hulum is on the ballot to represent a heavily Republican district. He joins us to discuss his plans to take down the GOP party.
A federal judge extends an order blocking Don "The Con" Trump from banning news networks from the White House as their lawsuit challenging restrictions proceeds.

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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.
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10.13.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Black Family Can Sue FBI Agent Over Wrong Raid. SF Cops Beat Black Man. Tupac Suspect Sentenced
A Black Georgia family can sue the FBI agent who raided the wrong house. We'll talk to the family's attorney about the case and why it's taken so long for them to get justice.
The San Francisco Public Defender's Office released police body camera video showing officers beating a black suspect last year, leaving him hospitalized and in intensive care, and accused officers and prosecutors of misconduct.
The University of Maryland club tennis team has been suspended indefinitely following allegations that members distributed tournament promotional material containing a graphic with racist imagery targeting African Americans.
We'll talk to the sister running to be Georgia's next Attorney General.
The only man tried for the murder of rap icon Tupac Shakur got sentenced today.
That Texas white woman who moved into a Black neighborhood near Houston-Tillotson University and is allegedly policing who parks on the public street can't be too happy about the attention she's getting now.
And in tonight's Shop Black Star Network-Dot-Com segment, Jamaican-inspired fragrances for your home.

Black Star Network Partner: Chapter
For 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.
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10.12.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Feds Search Ilhan Omar's Home. DOJ Probes TV Networks. National Guard Near D.C. Ballot Boxes
Federal authorities searched the D.C. home of the nation's first Somali American lawmaker. Congresswoman Ilhan Omar over long-standing immigration-related accusations from Republicans.
The Justice Department is investigating five major television broadcast networks for potentially violating federal antitrust laws after the networks temporarily declined to provide pool coverage of the twice-impeached, criminally convicted felon-in-chief, Donald "The Con" Trump.
National Guard members have been spotted near election drop boxes in D.C., prompting the Elections Board to demand that they withdraw from the area.
In Texas, a white woman has moved into a Black neighborhood near Houston-Tillotson University and is allegedly policing who parks on the public street.
We'll talk with the Emmy-nominated film director behind the documentary *Following Harry*, which highlights the life of legendary artist and civil rights leader Harry Belafonte. His work has inspired entertainers and activists to challenge injustice worldwide.
And a son completes what his father started in 1972 when he brought together all the living luminaries of the Harlem Renaissance for a party at Duke Ellington's townhouse.
We'll talk to the man who finally completed the 54-year-old project, Once Upon A Time in Harlem.
Black Star Network Partner: Chapter
For 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.
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