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Houston Special Election, Stephen A. vs Crockett, DHS AI Outrage, Black Women’s Health Crisis

2025-10-21 News & Politics
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Roland S. Martin
Roland S. Martin
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National Issues Dominate: Government Shutdown, DHS Misinformation, and Political Accountability

Examine the legal battle over a fatal police shooting in Illinois, debate the failure of Congress to fund the government, and fact-check media criticism leveled against Black elected officials.

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  • Analyze why House Republicans are neglecting legislative duties while jeopardizing military pay and healthcare subsidies.
  • Detail the legal strategy emerging in the trial of the deputy who killed Sonia Massie following a 911 call.
  • Evaluate the factual basis for Stephen A. Smith's public criticism of Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett's performance.
  • Review allegations of extreme racism against a Trump nominee for the Office of Special Counsel.

This episode covers critical national legislative failures, focusing heavily on the ongoing government shutdown and the massive potential spike in healthcare premiums due to stalled ACA subsidy extensions. Readers will gain insight into the realities of cross-aisle negotiation via an interview with Texas candidate Jalanda Jones and see evidence rebutting common political talking points regarding Congressional work.

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10.20.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Houston Special Election, Stephen A. vs Crockett, DHS AI Outrage, Black Women’s Health Crisis Early voting is underway in Houston, Texas, for the special election to fill the seat left vacant after the passing of Congressman Sylvester Turner. We'll talk with candidate Jolanda Jones about her campaign and what's at stake. So, we all see Stephen A. Smith trying to be a political commentator now, right? Attacking Black women like Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett? You know I've got something to say about that. The Department of Homeland Security is catching major heat after posting a fake, AI-generated video on its official X account. We'll show you what happened and why it's sparking outrage. And in our Fit! Live! Win! segment, Black women are more likely to die from breast cancer than white women. We'll talk with a community advocate about the risks and how knowledge can literally save lives. #BlackStarNetwork partner: Fanbase https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbase This Reg A+ offering is made available through StartEngine Primary, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC.  This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment. You should read the Offering Circular (https://bit.ly/3VDPKjD) and Risks (https://bit.ly/3ZQzHl0) related to this offering before investing. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox 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.

Top Comments (10)

@CjNr5458 2025-10-21

Ashley doesn’t represent the freedom of speech that your station usually has. She's afraid of orange bone spurs. Don't have her again please.

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@jennifern1956 2025-10-21

She’s not very bright. Roland tried explaining it a million times. How is she blaming the kid for the video?!

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@judywilliams2213 2025-10-21

Free healthcare for all.

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@robinevans8883 2025-10-21

Ashley your wrong or just don't understand

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@drennanash8582 2025-10-21

Thank you Roland for yet again, providing the Facts! You got that Stephen A!

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@seanmayo3929 2025-10-21

Ashley gon sit down somewhere! 🙄

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@thedailyfacts247 2025-10-21

Is Ashley slow? 😂 Jesus

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@judywilliams2213 2025-10-21

Healthcare or nothing. Make it stick.

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@soar1091 2025-10-21

Let's all stick together & support Roland Martin Unfiltered with $5 per month if possible or at least $1 monthly. Black Owned & the best network for information about equal treatment across the board. This is key & very important.

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@lewdawg317 2025-10-21

Great show.... thanks Roland, panel and guests!

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