5.1.2023 ##RolandMartinUnfiltered: Turmoil In East Africa, 2024 Election Season, Black Book Stores Publishing Co Snubs, US Debt Ceiling

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy introduced the Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023, which will raise the debt ceiling by $1.5 trillion for about a year and decimate student loan forgiveness, some Veteran Affairs Benefits, and other social programs. We will explain how this will impact your pockets.

The 2024 U.S. presidential race is heating up as candidates enter and exit the campaign trail. We'll discuss what's at stake and how each candidate is trying to engage voters in 2024.

Turmoil and tragedy are rising in East Africa as the region faces severe droughts and political upheavals. We will describe what's happening on the ground and what needs to be done to ensure peace.

Black bookstores are being snubbed by publishing companies. We will speak with Tulsa and New Orleans bookstore owners about being overlooked and shut out of economic and promotional opportunities.

An Ohio Barber has gone viral for giving kids with special needs a safe space to get great haircuts. We will speak to him about how he believes more accessibility to grooming is needed in the beauty industry.

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