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Day 15 Shutdown Drags On, Supreme Court Threatens Voting Rights Act, Black Groups Fight Back
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2:12:40Now Playing10.15.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Day 15 Shutdown Drags On, Supreme Court Threatens Voting Rights Act, Black Groups Fight Back
It's day 15 of the government shutdown, and the Senate has failed once again to reach a deal. Democrats are not holding back. We'll talk with another congressional representative, as well as DNC Chair Ken Martin.
The Supreme Court has begun hearing arguments in a case that could completely gut the Voting Rights Act. We'll discuss what's at stake with Elie Mystal.
We're closely watching the race in Texas's 18th Congressional District, and we'll speak with one of the candidates on the ground.
With the Voting Rights Act hanging in the balance, Black grassroots organizations are ramping up their efforts to protect our voting power. We'll talk with an advocate leading the fight.
And this year, AfroTech returns to Houston's George R. Brown Convention Center starting October 27th we'll chat with one of the featured speakers joining this year's event.
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