Purple Political Breakdown

Radell Lewis
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Are you tired of political bias in discussions about social and political issues? Do you want to explore solutions that are free from political affiliations? If so, you've come to the right place!In this podcast, we'll delve into some of the most pressing political and social issues of our time, without being swayed by political biases. Our goal is to explore solutions that are inclusive and considerate of all perspectives, to help us find the best answers to these complex problems.Each episode, we'll tackle a different topic and invite guests with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to share their insights. We'll discuss issues such as climate change, immigration policies, social justice, poverty, inequality, and discrimination, and explore potential solutions that can be implemented at the individual, community, and governmental level.We'll also highlight the role of activism, government, and education in making change happen. We believe that everyone can play a part in finding solutions to these issues, regardless of their political affiliations.Join us for thought-provoking discussions, engaging interviews, and insightful solutions. Let's work together to make our society a better place for all!

  1. Sep 22

    What Should Parents Know When Their Kid Comes Out as Trans? Ft. Dr. Diana Sorrentino

    Dr. Diana Sorrentino, a social psychologist, author, and educator who has worked with transgender and gender diverse people and their families for 36 years, joins me to break down misconceptions about trans identity. Dr. Sorrentino lays out her case that gender identity forms before birth, explains how she helps parents move from rejection to support, and walks through the screening she says comes before puberty blockers, with hormones not before 16 and surgery after 18. We disagree on whether gender dysphoria is a mental illness, and she gives direct answers on trans athletes, military service, bathrooms, and whether Democrats should drop the issue. All positions expressed are Dr. Sorrentino's own and do not represent the views of Purple Political Breakdown. Guest's Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HHBNCZ5L?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_AT31T9TZJJRXSK92KZZ7&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_AT31T9TZJJRXSK92KZZ7&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_AT31T9TZJJRXSK92KZZ7&bestFormat=true CHAPTERS 00:00 Cold Open 02:12 Meet Dr. Diana Sorrentino 06:04 Icebreaker: Piano and Fishing 07:53 React: Riley Gaines, Lia Thomas, Matt Walsh, and the WNBA 11:22 Her Case That Gender Identity Forms Before Birth 13:40 The David Reimer Case 23:15 Prepubescent Kids vs. Adolescents 30:09 Why Some Parents Reject Their Kids 32:56 Helping Parents Who Want to Understand 37:41 Puberty Blockers and the Screening Process 48:06 Gay Kids, Social Influence, and Screening 52:15 Is Gender Dysphoria a Mental Illness? 1:03:49 Speed Round: Trans Women in Sports 1:07:13 Speed Round: Military Service 1:09:24 Speed Round: Bathrooms 1:12:44 Speed Round: Should Democrats Drop the Issue? 1:18:16 Final Thoughts 1:21:26 Post Show: Reading the Chat Standard Resource Links & Recommendations The following organizations and platforms represent valuable resources for balanced political discourse and democratic participation: PODCAST NETWORK Check Out the Podcast Website: www.purplepoliticalbreakdown.com ALIVE Podcast Network: Check out the ALIVE Network where you can catch a lot of great podcasts like my own, led by amazing Black voices. Link: https://alivepodcastnetwork.com/ CONVERSATION PLATFORMS HeadOn: A platform for contentious yet productive conversations. It's a place for hosted and unguided conversations where you can grow a following and enhance your conversations with AI features. Link: https://app.headon.ai/ Living Room Conversations: Building bridges through meaningful dialogue across political divides. Link: https://livingroomconversations.org/ UNITY MOVEMENTS Us United: A movement for unity that challenges Americans to step out of their bubbles and connect across differences. Take the Unity Pledge, join monthly "30 For US" conversation calls, wear purple (the color of unity), and participate in National Unity Day every second Saturday in December. Their programs include the Sheriff Unity Network and Unity Seats at sports events, proving that shared values are stronger than our differences. Link: https://www.us-united.org/ BALANCED NEWS & INFORMATION OtherWeb: An AI based platform that filters news without paywalls, clickbait, or junk, helping you access diverse, unbiased content. Link: https://otherweb.com/ VOTING REFORM & DEMOCRACY Equal Vote Coalition & STAR Voting: Advocating for voting methods that ensure every vote counts equally, eliminating wasted votes and strategic voting. Link: https://www.equal.vote/star Future is Now Coalition (FiNC): A grassroots movement working to restore democracy through transparency, accountability, and innovative technology while empowering citizens and transforming American political discourse. Link: https://futureis.org/ POLITICAL ENGAGEMENT Independent Center: Resources for independent political thinking and civic engagement. Link: https://www.independentcenter.org/ GET DAILY NEWS Text 844-406-INFO (844-406-4636) with code "purple" to receive quick, unbiased, factual news delivered to your phone every morning via Informed (https://informed.now) Check Out the U****k America Tour & National Ground Game: https://www.nationalgroundgame.com/ Check Out the CIVICS App to Know More About Your Politicians: https://www.civicpolitics.com SUBSCRIBE ON SUBSTACK Get the Purple Political Breakdown newsletter and episode breakdowns straight to your inbox: https://open.substack.com/pub/purplepoliticalbreakdown/p/welcome-to-the-purple-political-breakdown?r=3z2cmw&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true ALL LINKS https://linktr.ee/purplepoliticalbreakdown The Purple Political Breakdown is committed to fostering productive political dialogue that transcends partisan divides. We believe in the power of conversation, balanced information, and democratic participation to build a stronger society. Our mission: "Political solutions without political bias." Subscribe, rate, and share if you believe in purple politics, where we find common ground in the middle! Also if you want to be a part of the community and the conversation make sure to Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/ptPAsZtHC9 r/policysolutions: https://www.reddit.com/r/policysolutions/

    What Should Parents Know When Their Kid Comes Out as Trans? Ft. Dr. Diana Sorrentino

  2. Sep 19

    Can Jerrad Christian Beat Troy Balderson in Ohio's 12th District?

    Jerrad Christian, the Democratic nominee in Ohio's 12th Congressional District, returns to Purple Political Breakdown: Ohio Edition for a general election follow-up as he challenges Republican Rep. Troy Balderson this November. Jerrad won the May primary and now faces a district he describes as running from some of Ohio's wealthiest suburbs to some of its poorest Appalachian counties. We cover where his platform stands, how it contrasts with Balderson, and the Ohio issues driving the 2026 midterms. Jerrad lays out his case for Medicare for All and a single payer system, and we steel-man the most common objections: government control, a public option as the middle path, and the tax increase needed to pay for it. He contrasts that with Balderson's push to modernize FDA rules for wearable health technology, which Balderson describes as a streamlined pathway with safety guardrails and Jerrad argues does nothing for families who cannot afford coverage. From there we get into data centers in Licking County and across Ohio, including heat, water, power bills, and local residents petitioning and going to court over where they get built, plus Flock license plate cameras and the Fourth Amendment. We discuss the end of Temporary Protected Status for Haitian residents in Springfield, the death of 20-year-old Pierre Damas Bel after he was fitted with an ICE ankle monitor, and Gov. Mike DeWine's response. We also talk about the armed man who charged toward Dr. Amy Acton at the Canfield Fair and the rise of political violence. On elections, Jerrad explains his view of redistricting and gerrymandering and why he calls Issue 3, Ohio's voter ID constitutional amendment on the November 3 ballot, a waste of time. Issue 3 would move Ohio's existing photo ID requirement for in-person voting from state law into the state constitution. We also cover Congress ceding power to the executive branch, the EPA's repeal of carbon standards for coal and gas power plants, Ohio property taxes and school funding, and the war with Iran. We close with a quickfire round on structural reform: Supreme Court reform, term limits, the Senate filibuster, uncapping the House, Citizens United and super PAC money in the Ohio governor's race, presidential immunity, congressional stock trading, and the pardon system. If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 01:41 Jerrad Christian returns for the general election 03:01 Getting to know Jerrad 04:48 Post-primary update and OH-12 campaign strategy 06:47 Medicare for All and single payer 07:58 Health care contrast with Troy Balderson 10:37 Public option vs. single payer 12:14 How would single payer be paid for? 14:22 Data centers in Licking County and Ohio 19:29 Flock cameras and surveillance 20:07 Immigration, Springfield, and Haitian TPS 24:57 Amy Acton, the Canfield Fair, and political violence 27:50 Redistricting and gerrymandering in Ohio 30:09 Challenging federal power and election security 30:58 Issue 3: Ohio's voter ID amendment 35:07 EPA power plant rollback and Congress's role 37:20 Ohio property taxes 39:40 The Iran war 45:47 Quickfire: Supreme Court reform 47:37 Term limits 48:55 The filibuster 50:35 Uncapping the House 51:56 Citizens United and super PACs 54:33 Presidential immunity 56:02 Congressional stock trading and pardons 58:02 Jerrad's closing pitch Learn more about Jerrad Christian's campaign: https://www.christianforohio.com Standard Resource Links & Recommendations PODCAST NETWORK ALIVE Podcast Network: Check out the ALIVE Network where you can catch a lot of great podcasts like my own, led by amazing Black voices. Link: https://alivepodcastnetwork.com/ VOTING REFORM & DEMOCRACY Equal Vote Coalition & STAR Voting: Advocating for voting methods that ensure every vote counts equally, eliminating wasted votes and strategic voting. Link: https://www.equal.vote/star POLITICAL ENGAGEMENT Independent Center: Resources for independent political thinking and civic engagement. Link: https://www.independentcenter.org/ Join the conversation on r/PolicySolutions: https://www.reddit.com/r/policysolutions/ Check Out the CIVICS App to Know More About Your Politicians: https://www.civicpolitics.com ALL LINKS https://linktr.ee/purplepoliticalbreakdown The Purple Political Breakdown is committed to fostering productive political dialogue that transcends partisan divides. We believe in the power of conversation, balanced information, and democratic participation to build a stronger society. Our mission: "Political solutions without political bias." Subscribe, rate, and share if you believe in purple politics, where we find common ground in the middle! Also if you want to be apart of the community and the conversation make sure to Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/ptPAsZtHC9

    Can Jerrad Christian Beat Troy Balderson in Ohio's 12th District?

  3. Sep 17

    Supreme Court Stops Trump from Controlling Elections & Trumps Tells Voters He Is Giving Them $5000!

    The Supreme Court just blocked Trump's mail ballot rule for the midterms. Meanwhile, Trump is promising a $5,000 "Trump Dividend" only if Republicans keep Congress, and an end to the Iran war "right after" the midterms, while diesel hits a record. His own Speaker says the checks need Congress, and the cost tops $1.2 trillion. Also: Trump's 28,700 stock trades, the Kennedy Center standoff, DOGE's $9.5 billion paid leave bill, measles deaths, the Fed's first hike since 2023, the Senate races in Maine, Georgia, Michigan, and Texas, whether AI is going to kill us all, LeBron James joining Polymarket, and good news the media skipped. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 03:05 Every promise has a receipt 05:00 What has Trump said this week 07:00 Trump L's: 28,700 stock trades 14:31 The Kennedy Center standoff 18:01 Trump Jr. and the betting markets 19:01 DOGE paid $9.5B for no work 23:00 Measles deaths and Alligator Alcatraz 26:31 Lies of the week 28:00 The $5,000 Trump Dividend 36:32 Iran war and record diesel prices 39:01 Supreme Court blocks the mail ballot rule 43:01 Russia sanctions, Fed hike, Hegseth impeachment delay 46:37 Quick hits 51:02 Senate map: Maine and Georgia 57:30 Michigan, Texas, and the corruption poll 1:01:02 Is AI going to kill us all? 1:11:02 The good AI can do 1:15:01 LeBron James joins Polymarket 1:34:01 Good News 1:38:01 Closing thoughts Standard Resource Links & Recommendations The following organizations and platforms represent valuable resources for balanced political discourse and democratic participation: PODCAST NETWORK Check Out the Podcast Website: www.purplepoliticalbreakdown.com ALIVE Podcast Network: Check out the ALIVE Network where you can catch a lot of great podcasts like my own, led by amazing Black voices. Link: https://alivepodcastnetwork.com/ CONVERSATION PLATFORMS HeadOn: A platform for contentious yet productive conversations. It's a place for hosted and unguided conversations where you can grow a following and enhance your conversations with AI features. Link: https://app.headon.ai/ Living Room Conversations: Building bridges through meaningful dialogue across political divides. Link: https://livingroomconversations.org/ UNITY MOVEMENTS Us United: A movement for unity that challenges Americans to step out of their bubbles and connect across differences. Take the Unity Pledge, join monthly "30 For US" conversation calls, wear purple (the color of unity), and participate in National Unity Day every second Saturday in December. Their programs include the Sheriff Unity Network and Unity Seats at sports events, proving that shared values are stronger than our differences. Link: https://www.us-united.org/ BALANCED NEWS & INFORMATION OtherWeb: An AI-based platform that filters news without paywalls, clickbait, or junk, helping you access diverse, unbiased content. Link: https://otherweb.com/ VOTING REFORM & DEMOCRACY Equal Vote Coalition & STAR Voting: Advocating for voting methods that ensure every vote counts equally, eliminating wasted votes and strategic voting. Link: https://www.equal.vote/star Future is Now Coalition (FiNC): A grassroots movement working to restore democracy through transparency, accountability, and innovative technology while empowering citizens and transforming American political discourse. Link: https://futureis.org/ POLITICAL ENGAGEMENT Independent Center: Resources for independent political thinking and civic engagement. Link: https://www.independentcenter.org/ Join the policy conversation on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/policysolutions/ GET DAILY NEWS Text 844-406-INFO (844-406-4636) with code "purple" to receive quick, unbiased, factual news delivered to your phone every morning via Informed (https://informed.now) Check Out the U****k America Tour & National Ground Game: https://www.nationalgroundgame.com/ Check Out the CIVICS App to Know More About Your Politicians: https://www.civicpolitics.com SUBSCRIBE ON SUBSTACK https://open.substack.com/pub/purplepoliticalbreakdown ALL LINKS https://linktr.ee/purplepoliticalbreakdown The Purple Political Breakdown is committed to fostering productive political dialogue that transcends partisan divides. We believe in the power of conversation, balanced information, and democratic participation to build a stronger society. Our mission: "Political solutions without political bias." Subscribe, rate, and share if you believe in purple politics, where we find common ground in the middle! Also if you want to be apart of the community and the conversation make sure to Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/ptPAsZtHC9

    Supreme Court Stops Trump from Controlling Elections & Trumps Tells Voters He Is Giving Them $5000!

  4. Sep 15

    What If Criminals Worked Instead of Going to Jail? Ft. Adam Terrell

    Adam Terrell, author and director of The Joshua House, a halfway house ministry in Latah County, Idaho, joins the show to argue that prison is the wrong default punishment for non-violent crime. Adam says incarceration delays restitution to victims while taxpayers pay the bill, and he walks through the court-referred model his ministry runs: housing, employer connections, accountability reporting, and immediate work so repayment can begin. Radell pushes back on scalability, on whether Bible study alone rehabilitates anyone who is not religious, and on Adam's longer term biblical vision, which includes corporal punishment and treating offenses such as adultery as capital offenses. All positions and views expressed above are Adam Terrell's own and do not represent the views of Purple Political Breakdown. The Joshua House: https://thejoshua.house Voluntary Theocracy: https://voluntarytheocracy.org CHAPTERS 00:00 Why Talk About the Prison System? 00:45 Meet Adam Terrell of The Joshua House 03:27 The Case Against Prison: Cost, Debt, and the Victim 06:10 A Full Replacement System for Prison 08:29 The Model in Practice: A Drunk Driving Case 12:37 Church, State, and the Ministry Question 17:02 Cutting Jail Costs at the County Level 20:16 Bible Readings, Employers, and Rehabilitation 22:22 What If Someone Is Not Religious? 26:24 Mental Health and the Services Not Offered 29:45 Is Any of This Scalable? 40:16 Eye for Eye: The Corporal Punishment Argument 43:35 What Actually Lowers Recidivism? 52:23 Public Backlash Over Jobs 1:05:09 Where to Find Adam's Work Standard Resource Links & Recommendations The following organizations and platforms represent valuable resources for balanced political discourse and democratic participation: PODCAST NETWORK Check Out the Podcast Website: www.purplepoliticalbreakdown.com ALIVE Podcast Network: Check out the ALIVE Network where you can catch a lot of great podcasts like my own, led by amazing Black voices. Link: https://alivepodcastnetwork.com/ CONVERSATION PLATFORMS HeadOn: A platform for contentious yet productive conversations. It's a place for hosted and unguided conversations where you can grow a following and enhance your conversations with AI features. Link: https://app.headon.ai/ Living Room Conversations: Building bridges through meaningful dialogue across political divides. Link: https://livingroomconversations.org/ UNITY MOVEMENTS Us United: A movement for unity that challenges Americans to step out of their bubbles and connect across differences. Take the Unity Pledge, join monthly "30 For US" conversation calls, wear purple (the color of unity), and participate in National Unity Day every second Saturday in December. Their programs include the Sheriff Unity Network and Unity Seats at sports events, proving that shared values are stronger than our differences. Link: https://www.us-united.org/ BALANCED NEWS & INFORMATION OtherWeb: An AI based platform that filters news without paywalls, clickbait, or junk, helping you access diverse, unbiased content. Link: https://otherweb.com/ VOTING REFORM & DEMOCRACY Equal Vote Coalition & STAR Voting: Advocating for voting methods that ensure every vote counts equally, eliminating wasted votes and strategic voting. Link: https://www.equal.vote/star Future is Now Coalition (FiNC): A grassroots movement working to restore democracy through transparency, accountability, and innovative technology while empowering citizens and transforming American political discourse. Link: https://futureis.org/ POLITICAL ENGAGEMENT Independent Center: Resources for independent political thinking and civic engagement. Link: https://www.independentcenter.org/ GET DAILY NEWS Text 844-406-INFO (844-406-4636) with code "purple" to receive quick, unbiased, factual news delivered to your phone every morning via Informed (https://informed.now) Check Out the U****k America Tour & National Ground Game: https://www.nationalgroundgame.com/ Check Out the CIVICS App to Know More About Your Politicians: https://www.civicpolitics.com SUBSCRIBE ON SUBSTACK Get the Purple Political Breakdown newsletter and episode breakdowns straight to your inbox: https://open.substack.com/pub/purplepoliticalbreakdown/p/welcome-to-the-purple-political-breakdown?r=3z2cmw&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true ALL LINKS https://linktr.ee/purplepoliticalbreakdown The Purple Political Breakdown is committed to fostering productive political dialogue that transcends partisan divides. We believe in the power of conversation, balanced information, and democratic participation to build a stronger society. Our mission: "Political solutions without political bias." Subscribe, rate, and share if you believe in purple politics, where we find common ground in the middle! Also if you want to be a part of the community and the conversation make sure to Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/ptPAsZtHC9 r/policysolutions: https://www.reddit.com/r/policysolutions/

    What If Criminals Worked Instead of Going to Jail? Ft. Adam Terrell

  5. Sep 12

    Can Anyone Beat Jim Jordan in Ohio's 4th District? Joshua Kolasinski Makes His Case

    Jim Jordan has represented Ohio's 4th District since 2006. He hasn't held a public town hall since 2017. This week I sat down with Joshua Kolasinski, the Democrat running against him, for a full hour on what he'd actually do in Washington and how he plans to reach voters in a district that isn't close. We got into a total stock trading ban for members of Congress and their spouses, term limits, universal health care versus a public option, property taxes and school vouchers, data centers taking water and power without leaving much behind, Flock cameras and the Fourth Amendment, and immigration. Springfield sits in the 4th District under the new map, so we also talked about the Haitian TPS revocations, the ankle monitors, and the 20 year old who died in Clark County. Political solutions without political bias. https://www.joshuaforohio.com/ CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome and why the 4th District matters 00:58 Joshua Kolasinski introduces himself 03:26 Outdoors, Yellowstone, and twelve years out west 08:43 Why he decided to run against Jim Jordan 14:46 Universal health care and what insurance has become 18:39 Public option versus Medicare for All 24:38 A total stock trading ban for members of Congress 27:32 Term limits and Ohio's office shuffling problem 32:05 Jim Jordan has not held a public town hall since 2017 36:08 His pitch to independents and Republican voters 46:12 Property taxes, school vouchers, and public school funding 50:50 Data centers, tax breaks, and who pays 55:55 Flock cameras and the Fourth Amendment 59:59 Springfield, Haitian TPS, and the death of a 20 year old 01:08:51 Redistricting and what the new OH-4 map changed 01:12:16 Closing and the 30 second pitch ABOUT THE GUEST Joshua Kolasinski is the Democratic nominee in Ohio's 4th Congressional District. He is a husband, a father of three, a small business owner, and a Christian. He grew up in Toledo, spent twelve years working at ski resorts and national parks out west, and now lives in Delaware, Ohio. He ran unopposed in the May 5 Democratic primary. His campaign site is joshuaforohio.com. WHAT WE COVERED He says he got in the race after asking his county Democratic chair whether anyone was running against Jim Jordan and finding out nobody had filed. His central argument is that the corruption in Washington is not hopeless, and that believing it is hopeless is itself the thing that keeps it in place. On Congress: a total stock trading ban covering members and their spouses, with actual enforcement rather than late disclosure reports nobody reads. Term limits of two six year terms in the Senate and six two year terms in the House, effective immediately rather than phased in decades from now. On Jim Jordan: no public town hall since 2017, meetings scheduled early in the morning with friendly audiences and announced afterward. Kolasinski pledged a public in district town hall every quarter if elected, and said he would like Jordan's own supporters to help him press for a public forum on Jordan's home turf. On health care: he argues insurance has drifted from pooled risk into a for profit business that uses AI to deny claims. He described a three thousand dollar bill for his son's broken arm with insurance. Pressed on whether he would accept a public option if Medicare for All could not pass, he said it was worth exploring but worried it would be sabotaged by the same interests. On property taxes: fully fund public education at the state and federal level, and stop routing public money to private school vouchers, which he argues forces districts back to levies. He also wants more transparency in how property values are being reassessed. On data centers: no more tax breaks without something coming back. Return water as clean as it was taken, feed energy back into the grid, build on closed industrial sites rather than working farmland. He is skeptical of Republicans making similar promises now, arguing the tax breaks and nondisclosure agreements are already signed. On Flock cameras: he wants them gone, framing it as a Fourth Amendment question and pointing to misuse by officers and misreads that could put someone at gunpoint over a bad plate match. On immigration: he argues Haitian TPS holders are being treated indiscriminately rather than case by case, and that TPS was a legal status. He talked about the 20 year old who died in Clark County as exactly the kind of immigrant the country should want to keep. RESOURCES ALIVE Podcast Network: https://alivepodcastnetwork.com/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/purplepoliticalbreakdown Discord: https://discord.gg/ptPAsZtHC9 r/PolicySolutions: https://www.reddit.com/r/policysolutions/ Independent Center: https://www.independentcenter.org/ Living Room Conversations: https://livingroomconversations.org/ Us United: https://www.us-united.org/ HeadOn: https://app.headon.ai/ CIVICS App: https://www.civicpolitics.com

    Can Anyone Beat Jim Jordan in Ohio's 4th District? Joshua Kolasinski Makes His Case

  6. Sep 10

    Can an Independent Win Idaho's Senate Race Against Jim Risch? Ft. Todd Achilles' Comms Director

    Crispin Gravatt is the Communications Director for the Todd Achilles for Idaho campaign. Achilles is running as an independent for the U.S. Senate against three term Republican incumbent Jim Risch. The Democratic candidate has since exited, leaving a head to head race. Todd was on the road, so Gravatt joined in his place. Gravatt argues most Idahoans sit in the independent middle and vote the person, not the party, and says the plan did not change when the Democrat exited. He argues Risch has never held a public town hall, has a thin Senate record, and as Foreign Relations chair has refused hearings on the Iran war, which Gravatt ties to rising costs at home. Radell presses on whether an independent can check the administration, how the campaign handles demands for hardline positions, and what the winning message is with no partisan base. All positions expressed here are Crispin Gravatt's own, on behalf of the Achilles for Idaho campaign, not those of Purple Political Breakdown. Campaign: https://www.achillesforidaho.com/ CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro and why Idaho matters right now 00:52 Meet Crispin Gravatt, Communications Director 04:42 His role and the communications battle ahead 06:14 Why Idaho has an independent streak 10:50 The oath, the Constitution, and party pressure 13:09 The Democrat drops out: what changed 17:49 Town halls and the incumbent's record 20:54 Can an independent check the administration? 26:16 Costs, gas prices, and the Iran war hearings 30:06 Debates, name recognition, and negative ads 33:10 Doors, county fairs, and yard signs 39:24 Hardline demands and simple solutions 43:15 The winning message and how to get involved Standard Resource Links & Recommendations The following organizations and platforms represent valuable resources for balanced political discourse and democratic participation: PODCAST NETWORK Check Out the Podcast Website: www.purplepoliticalbreakdown.com ALIVE Podcast Network: Check out the ALIVE Network where you can catch a lot of great podcasts like my own, led by amazing Black voices. Link: https://alivepodcastnetwork.com/ CONVERSATION PLATFORMS HeadOn: A platform for contentious yet productive conversations. It's a place for hosted and unguided conversations where you can grow a following and enhance your conversations with AI features. Link: https://app.headon.ai/ Living Room Conversations: Building bridges through meaningful dialogue across political divides. Link: https://livingroomconversations.org/ UNITY MOVEMENTS Us United: A movement for unity that challenges Americans to step out of their bubbles and connect across differences. Take the Unity Pledge, join monthly "30 For US" conversation calls, wear purple (the color of unity), and participate in National Unity Day every second Saturday in December. Their programs include the Sheriff Unity Network and Unity Seats at sports events, proving that shared values are stronger than our differences. Link: https://www.us-united.org/ BALANCED NEWS & INFORMATION OtherWeb: An AI based platform that filters news without paywalls, clickbait, or junk, helping you access diverse, unbiased content. Link: https://otherweb.com/ VOTING REFORM & DEMOCRACY Equal Vote Coalition & STAR Voting: Advocating for voting methods that ensure every vote counts equally, eliminating wasted votes and strategic voting. Link: https://www.equal.vote/star Future is Now Coalition (FiNC): A grassroots movement working to restore democracy through transparency, accountability, and innovative technology while empowering citizens and transforming American political discourse. Link: https://futureis.org/ POLITICAL ENGAGEMENT Independent Center: Resources for independent political thinking and civic engagement. Link: https://www.independentcenter.org/ GET DAILY NEWS Text 844-406-INFO (844-406-4636) with code "purple" to receive quick, unbiased, factual news delivered to your phone every morning via Informed (https://informed.now) Check Out the U****k America Tour & National Ground Game: https://www.nationalgroundgame.com/ Check Out the CIVICS App to Know More About Your Politicians: https://www.civicpolitics.com SUBSCRIBE ON SUBSTACK Get the Purple Political Breakdown newsletter and episode breakdowns straight to your inbox: https://open.substack.com/pub/purplepoliticalbreakdown/p/welcome-to-the-purple-political-breakdown?r=3z2cmw&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true ALL LINKS https://linktr.ee/purplepoliticalbreakdown The Purple Political Breakdown is committed to fostering productive political dialogue that transcends partisan divides. We believe in the power of conversation, balanced information, and democratic participation to build a stronger society. Our mission: "Political solutions without political bias." Subscribe, rate, and share if you believe in purple politics, where we find common ground in the middle! Also if you want to be a part of the community and the conversation make sure to Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/ptPAsZtHC9 https://www.reddit.com/r/policysolutions/

    Can an Independent Win Idaho's Senate Race Against Jim Risch? Ft. Todd Achilles' Comms Director

  7. Sep 8

    What is Digital Ground Game & How Does It Help Democrats Win in the Midterms? Ft. Sam Cebula

    Sam Cebula, organizing director for Digital Ground Game, joins the show to explain the organization's roots in 2020's Georgia Senate runoffs, its scale up to seven canvassing houses and 330,000 plus doors knocked in 2024, and why the group, founded in 2025, is targeting Ohio's 9th and Michigan's 7th for the 2026 midterms. Sam also discusses how the org manages relationships with political content creators, its focus on Ukraine accountability and election integrity, and why he believes local political engagement builds the most durable power. All positions and views expressed above are Sam Cebula's own and do not represent the views of Purple Political Breakdown. Digital Ground Game: https://digitalgroundgame.org Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/digitalgroundgame CHAPTERS 00:00 Cold Open: Campaigning and the Fight to Flip the Midterms 00:53 Meet Sam Cebula, Organizing Director of Digital Ground Game 06:18 The Origin Story: 2020 Georgia Runoffs and Destiny's First Canvass 08:48 Scaling Up in 2024: Seven Houses and 330,000+ Doors 11:45 Founding Digital Ground Game in 2025 15:07 Why Ohio's 9th and Michigan's 7th Made the 2026 Map 26:57 What Does Digital Ground Game Actually Stand For? 37:38 Managing Relationships With Political Content Creators 47:55 The Long Game: Why Local Politics Is the Real Foundation 55:53 Final Words and How to Get Involved Standard Resource Links & Recommendations The following organizations and platforms represent valuable resources for balanced political discourse and democratic participation: PODCAST NETWORK Check Out the Podcast Website: www.purplepoliticalbreakdown.com ALIVE Podcast Network: Check out the ALIVE Network where you can catch a lot of great podcasts like my own, led by amazing Black voices. Link: https://alivepodcastnetwork.com/ CONVERSATION PLATFORMS HeadOn: A platform for contentious yet productive conversations. It's a place for hosted and unguided conversations where you can grow a following and enhance your conversations with AI features. Link: https://app.headon.ai/ Living Room Conversations: Building bridges through meaningful dialogue across political divides. Link: https://livingroomconversations.org/ UNITY MOVEMENTS Us United: A movement for unity that challenges Americans to step out of their bubbles and connect across differences. Take the Unity Pledge, join monthly "30 For US" conversation calls, wear purple (the color of unity), and participate in National Unity Day every second Saturday in December. Their programs include the Sheriff Unity Network and Unity Seats at sports events, proving that shared values are stronger than our differences. Link: https://www.us-united.org/ BALANCED NEWS & INFORMATION OtherWeb: An AI based platform that filters news without paywalls, clickbait, or junk, helping you access diverse, unbiased content. Link: https://otherweb.com/ VOTING REFORM & DEMOCRACY Equal Vote Coalition & STAR Voting: Advocating for voting methods that ensure every vote counts equally, eliminating wasted votes and strategic voting. Link: https://www.equal.vote/star Future is Now Coalition (FiNC): A grassroots movement working to restore democracy through transparency, accountability, and innovative technology while empowering citizens and transforming American political discourse. Link: https://futureis.org/ POLITICAL ENGAGEMENT Independent Center: Resources for independent political thinking and civic engagement. Link: https://www.independentcenter.org/ GET DAILY NEWS Text 844-406-INFO (844-406-4636) with code "purple" to receive quick, unbiased, factual news delivered to your phone every morning via Informed (https://informed.now) Check Out the U****k America Tour & National Ground Game: https://www.nationalgroundgame.com/ Check Out the CIVICS App to Know More About Your Politicians: https://www.civicpolitics.com SUBSCRIBE ON SUBSTACK Get the Purple Political Breakdown newsletter and episode breakdowns straight to your inbox: https://open.substack.com/pub/purplepoliticalbreakdown/p/welcome-to-the-purple-political-breakdown?r=3z2cmw&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true ALL LINKS https://linktr.ee/purplepoliticalbreakdown The Purple Political Breakdown is committed to fostering productive political dialogue that transcends partisan divides. We believe in the power of conversation, balanced information, and democratic participation to build a stronger society. Our mission: "Political solutions without political bias." Subscribe, rate, and share if you believe in purple politics, where we find common ground in the middle! Also if you want to be a part of the community and the conversation make sure to Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/ptPAsZtHC9

    What is Digital Ground Game & How Does It Help Democrats Win in the Midterms? Ft. Sam Cebula

  8. Sep 7

    What Happened to Amy Acton at the Canfield Fair, and Who Is Patrick Havas?

    An armed man forced his way through a crowd toward Dr. Amy Acton, the Democratic nominee for Ohio governor, while she spoke at the Mahoning County Democratic Party tent at the Canfield Fair on Sunday, September 6, 2026. Multiple people were knocked down. Patrick Havas, 38, of Canfield, was taken into custody and booked at the Mahoning County Jail on charges of disorderly conduct and two counts of assault. This is an emergency episode of Purple Political Breakdown, Ohio Edition. No script, no prep. I read the reporting as it stood, sourced it out loud, and gave my honest read of it in real time. The law enforcement account. The Ohio State Highway Patrol said Havas pushed through the crowd toward Acton carrying a taser and two pistols. The Mahoning County Sheriff's Office said two handguns and a set of brass knuckles were recovered after the arrest, and that no weapons were ever brandished or removed from their holsters. I read both statements out and flag where they do not line up. The responses. Acton campaign communications director Addie Bullock said an armed individual lunged at Dr. Acton and injured multiple people, and thanked law enforcement. Mahoning County Democratic Party chair Chris Anderson called it reprehensible and said it should be condemned by leaders on all sides. Governor Mike DeWine said he spoke with Acton that afternoon and that she wanted Ohioans to know she is okay. U.S. Senator Jon Husted called it an attempted attack and thanked law enforcement. Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign responded through communications director Connie Luck, who said candidates should be able to meet voters without worrying about threats or violence. I flag on air that the response came from the campaign rather than from the candidate in his own words, and that is my read, not a reported fact. Who Patrick Havas is. Records reported by Newsweek describe him as a registered Republican and a licensed nurse with a 2008 disorderly conduct and petty theft case and old traffic offenses. No law enforcement agency has announced a motive. The part everyone is passing around. TiffinOhio.net, with the Daily Beast reporting it independently, says Patrick Havas is the brother of Andrew Havas, the Republican operative who resigned as Jon Husted's Franklin County campaign chair in July after NBC News asked about a 2009 Mahoning County guilty plea, in which a sexual misconduct charge involving a 15 year old was reduced to misdemeanor assault. Andrew Havas gave more than $10,000 to Ramaswamy's campaign, and Acton had already criticized Ramaswamy publicly for keeping the money. I say plainly what this does and does not prove: there is no evidence that anyone directed this, and I am not going there. Where I land. I condemn political violence against anyone, in every direction, without exception. I also cover the social media reaction, including posts attacking Acton's credibility rather than condemning what happened, and her first public remarks the day after. CHAPTERS 00:00 Emergency episode: why this one could not wait 00:25 How I am working through the story live 01:47 What the Highway Patrol and Mahoning County Sheriff say happened 02:48 Condemning political violence against anyone, on any side 03:30 Two handguns, brass knuckles, and the never brandished detail 03:44 The Acton campaign and county party statements 05:21 Governor Mike DeWine's response 06:42 The Ramaswamy campaign statement, and who actually said it 07:41 Who is Patrick Havas: records, registration, prior cases 08:03 Naming a pattern without painting every Republican with it 11:17 The social media reaction and attacks on Acton's credibility 12:43 Amy Acton's first public comments after the incident 17:50 The Andrew Havas connection: Husted resignation, Ramaswamy donations 22:42 What this does and does not prove 23:44 Closing thoughts and where the governor's race stands Sources on air: Ohio State Highway Patrol and Mahoning County Sheriff's Office statements, Associated Press, Newsweek, NBC News, TiffinOhio.net, the Daily Beast. [PASTE THE STANDARD MISSION AND SUBSCRIBE CLOSING PARAGRAPH HERE, VERBATIM] RESOURCES AND RECOMMENDATIONS ALIVE Podcast Network: https://alivepodcastnetwork.com/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/purplepoliticalbreakdown Discord: https://discord.gg/ptPAsZtHC9 r/PolicySolutions: https://www.reddit.com/r/policysolutions/ Living Room Conversations: https://livingroomconversations.org/ Us United: https://www.us-united.org/ HeadOn: https://app.headon.ai/ Future is Now Coalition (FiNC): https://futureis.org/ Independent Center: https://www.independentcenter.org/ OtherWeb: https://otherweb.com/ Informed daily news text line, 844-406-INFO (844-406-4636), code 'purple': https://informed.now

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    Radell Lewis
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