Roland Martin
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DNC Autopsy Released. Tennessee Execution Halted After IV Failure. Black Men Vote Gap Revealed
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2:25:09Now Playing5.21.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: DNC Autopsy Released. Tennessee Execution Halted After IV Failure. Black Men Vote Gap Revealed
A possibly innocent man was spared from execution in Tennessee after executioners struggled for over an hour to establish an intravenous line. Governor Bill Lee said the state would not attempt to execute Tony Carruthers again for at least a year, allowing his attorneys more time to prove his innocence.
The Democratic National Committee has released the party's autopsy report on the 2024 election following significant pressure to do so. We will break down the report's findings with Ashley Etienne, the former Communications Director for Vice President Kamala Harris.
Black Men Vote has published a new poll indicating an engagement gap among young Black men in key states ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Roland spoke with South Carolina Congressman James Clyburn about his state's efforts to eliminate his congressional seat.
In the race to fill Senator Mitch McConnell's seat, Congressman Andy Barr will face former State Representative Charles Booker. Booker will join us to discuss why he believes he is the best candidate to represent Kentucky.
And in tonight's Shop Black Star Network segment, we'll feature a college project that is now bringing flavors from the South American country of Guyana directly into American kitchens.
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