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. What Does "Democracy in Housing" Mean in 2026? A Conversation with Ashley Thomas III

    3D AGO

    What Does "Democracy in Housing" Mean in 2026? A Conversation with Ashley Thomas III

    Is the American Dream of homeownership slipping away, or is it being taken? In this episode of Purple Political Breakdown, host Radell Lewis sits down with Ashley Thomas III, National President of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB), the nation's oldest minority real estate trade association, founded in 1947 to fight for democracy in housing. Ashley is also the CEO and Founder of LA Top Broker, Managing Broker of First Security Investment Co., Inc. (one of the country's oldest Black-owned property management firms), and a 2026 Inman Power Player recognized for his leadership in housing equity. With over 25 years in real estate and mortgage lending, Ashley brings deep expertise to a wide ranging conversation about the systemic barriers blocking Americans, and Black families in particular, from building wealth through homeownership. The numbers are stark: white homeownership sits at roughly 72%, while Black homeownership hovers around 43%, a gap nearly as wide as it was when the Fair Housing Act passed in 1968. Together they explore why student loans on deferment still count against mortgage applicants, how credit utilization penalties punish people who have never missed a payment, and why married couples in nine community property states face an absurd imbalance where a spouse's debt counts but their income does not. Ashley breaks down NAREB's Community Property Fairness Initiative, the bipartisan housing bill targeting institutional investors who have been buying up entire neighborhoods since the 2008 foreclosure crisis, and practical solutions most people never hear about, including Section 8 voucher conversion to homeownership and zero dollar down payment assistance programs. The conversation also covers the national housing inventory shortage (America is roughly 4 million homes short), rising insurance costs that can exceed mortgage payments, property tax burdens on generational wealth transfers, appraisal bias in Black communities, and the connection between housing policy and economic mobility. Ashley also shares details on NAREB's upcoming national initiatives: Realtist Week (April 12 to 18, 2026) featuring homebuyer education and credit literacy events across 115+ boards nationwide, and the 8-City Affordable Homeownership Bus Tour (April 25 to May 2) in partnership with the African American Mayors Association, with stops in Baltimore, Philadelphia, Detroit, Gary, Kansas City, Memphis, Little Rock, and Tulsa covering sessions like Development for the People, Credit Power, and From Housing to Homeownership. He also highlights Realtist Restore Day (June 27), a national day of service mobilizing local boards to support families with home restoration. Whether you rent or own, this episode lays out the policies, the problems, and the solutions that affect every American's ability to put a roof over their family's head. Guest: Ashley Thomas III, National President, NAREB | CEO & Founder, LA Top Broker | 2026 Inman Power Player Links: NAREB: nareb.com Affordable Homeownership Bus Tour Registration: communityahbt.zite.so SHIBA Reports: nareb.com/reports Ashley Thomas III: Instagram, LinkedIn, X Topics: housing affordability, Black homeownership gap, democracy in housing, racial wealth gap, FHA lending reform, community property fairness, institutional investors, bipartisan housing bill, credit score reform, student loan mortgage barriers, appraisal bias, property tax reform, housing inventory crisis, Section 8 homeownership vouchers, down payment assistance, insurance regulation, generational wealth, Realtist Week 2026, NAREB bus tour, economic mobility, housing equity, first-time homebuyers 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) 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

    1h 2m
  2. Iran War 2026: Gas Prices Surge, Trump Executive Order Restricts Voting, Pam Bondi Fired Over Epstein Files & DHS Shutdown

    5D AGO

    Iran War 2026: Gas Prices Surge, Trump Executive Order Restricts Voting, Pam Bondi Fired Over Epstein Files & DHS Shutdown

    The Iran war just got real. An F-15E Strike Eagle has been shot down over Iran, marking the first U.S. aircraft lost to enemy fire in Operation Epic. With one crew member missing, gas prices surging past four dollars a gallon, and Defense Secretary Hegseth firing top generals during active combat, the cracks in the Trump administration's war strategy are impossible to ignore. Radell Lewis breaks it all down on this episode of Purple Political Breakdown. On the Supreme Court front, justices heard oral arguments in Trump v. Barbara challenging the executive order to strip birthright citizenship, and even Trump's own appointees appeared skeptical. The court also took up Watson v. RNC, a case that could eliminate mail-in ballot grace periods in over a dozen states before the 2026 midterms. Meanwhile, Trump signed a sweeping executive order creating a national voter database and restricting mail-in voting, a move election law experts call unconstitutional. Pam Bondi was fired as Attorney General after reportedly failing to prosecute Trump's political opponents aggressively enough. She still faces a congressional subpoena on April fourteenth to testify about the Epstein files. The DHS partial shutdown drags into its second month with over five hundred TSA officers quitting and no resolution in sight. In the Research on the Dime segment, Radell explains what executive orders actually are, what powers they give the president, and why Trump's record-shattering pace of 254 executive orders cannot substitute for actual legislation. The segment also covers a new MIT study proving that AI chatbot sycophancy causes delusional spiraling in users, even perfectly rational ones, plus a deep look at the data behind affirmative action and why public opinion has shifted. The episode closes with good news the media is not covering: a breakthrough seizure drug reducing episodes by 91 percent in children, North America's largest wildlife overpass opening in Colorado, declining global child mortality, and AI-powered cancer detection advances. Purple Political Breakdown: Political Solutions Without Political Bias. New episodes weekly on the Alive Podcast Network. Rate five stars, share with friends and family, and download the Alive Podcast Network app. 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) 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

    1h 28m
  3. Is Ohio's Democracy for Sale? Secretary of State Candidates, the FirstEnergy Mistrial, and Tim Grady's Independent Vision

    6D AGO

    Is Ohio's Democracy for Sale? Secretary of State Candidates, the FirstEnergy Mistrial, and Tim Grady's Independent Vision

    Radell Lewis breaks down one of Ohio's most important and overlooked races: the 2026 Secretary of State election. With Frank LaRose term-limited out and running for auditor, five candidates across three party primaries are competing to control how Ohioans vote, how businesses get registered, and how ballot language gets written. Radell goes candidate by candidate through Republican primary frontrunner Robert Sprague (Ohio's current treasurer who dropped out of the governor's race in under three weeks to endorse Vivek Ramaswamy), his challenger Marcell Strbich (a retired Air Force intelligence officer pushing one of the most aggressive election security platforms in the country), Democratic establishment pick Allison Russo (the former House Minority Leader facing scrutiny over her 2023 redistricting vote and an ongoing employment discrimination lawsuit), Democratic outsider Bryan Hambley (a cancer doctor from Warren County running on ending gerrymandering with zero corporate PAC money), and Libertarian candidate Tom Pruss (a Toledo small business owner campaigning for equal ballot access). Radell also covers Trump's executive order on mail voting and what it means for Ohio, the FirstEnergy bribery mistrial that stunned the state, Ohio officials opening thousands of acres of public land to fracking, and the broader 2026 statewide landscape where every executive office is turning over. Then Radell sits down with independent gubernatorial candidate Tim Grady for a deep conversation about what it takes to run outside the two-party system in Ohio, why independent voters are the largest voting bloc but have the least representation, the rise of populism on both sides, whether Democrats are capable of governing long term, and what a "radical centrist" vision for Ohio actually looks like. Whether you are tracking the Ohio primary election, researching Ohio 2026 candidates, or trying to understand Ohio election reform, voter registration deadlines, redistricting, gerrymandering, or the future of independent politics, this episode has you covered. Ohio voter registration for the May 5 primary closes April 6 and early voting starts April 7. Keywords embedded: Ohio Secretary of State 2026, Ohio primary election, Robert Sprague, Marcell Strbich, Allison Russo, Bryan Hambley, Tom Pruss, Frank LaRose, Ohio governor race, Tim Grady, independent candidate Ohio, Vivek Ramaswamy, Ohio redistricting, gerrymandering Ohio, Ohio election integrity, FirstEnergy bribery trial, Ohio voter registration, Ohio early voting, Trump mail voting executive order, Ohio fracking, musical chairs Ohio politics, Ohio 2026 midterms, nonpartisan political analysis, Purple Political Breakdown, Radell Lewis 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) 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

    1h 42m
  4. Is Trump Losing the Iran War, Killing Birthright Citizenship, AND Rigging Elections?

    APR 2

    Is Trump Losing the Iran War, Killing Birthright Citizenship, AND Rigging Elections?

    Purple Political Breakdown host Radell Lewis and co-hosts Elijah and Danny break down the biggest political stories of the week in this Socratic Breakdown open panel. The U.S.-Iran conflict continues to escalate as oil prices spike, peace deals collapse, and troops from the 82nd Airborne deploy toward a potential Kharg Island invasion, all while Trump questions NATO membership over European allies refusing to cooperate. The Supreme Court deliberates on birthright citizenship and the 14th Amendment as Trump pressures conservative justices, and a new executive order targets mail-in voting in what critics call a blatant move to disenfranchise voters before the 2026 midterms. The panel also tackles the Supreme Court backing a challenge to Colorado's conversion therapy ban, Trump putting his signature on U.S. currency, the purpose (and problems) of the No Kings protests, and whether America's oil dependency makes the case for clean energy impossible to ignore. Political solutions without political bias. 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) 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

    1h 10m
  5. Can Democrats Pack the Supreme Court? Plus the Iran War, DHS Shutdown, and No Kings Protests

    APR 1

    Can Democrats Pack the Supreme Court? Plus the Iran War, DHS Shutdown, and No Kings Protests

    xxxxxxxxxxxHost Radell Lewis breaks down the biggest stories shaping America right now on the Purple Political Breakdown. This week: the U.S. Iran war enters its fourth week with ceasefire negotiations stalled over the Strait of Hormuz, nuclear threats, and rising gas prices. The DHS partial shutdown has pushed TSA call out rates past 11% nationally, with airports in Houston, Atlanta, and Baltimore hit hardest. Is Supreme Court reform finally on the table? Radell dives deep into court packing, term limits, and ethics codes, explaining why the Constitution never set the number of justices at nine and what Democrats could actually do about it. Plus: the No Kings protests draw millions across all 50 states, Pentagon leadership under Pete Hegseth removes Black and female officers from promotion lists, new data shows American immigration outperforms Europe by nearly every measure, AI anxiety is surging among voters, and the explosion of prediction market gambling is letting people bet on wars, deportations, and famine. Radell closes with good news the media is not covering, including AI powered smart glasses for dementia patients, a breakthrough diabetes implant from MIT, NASA's moon base plan, and nuclear fusion rocket engines. Political solutions without political bias. New episodes every Saturday on the Alive Podcast Network.Keywords: Iran war 2026, ceasefire stalemate, Strait of Hormuz oil prices, DHS shutdown, TSA staffing crisis, Supreme Court reform, court packing explained, term limits Supreme Court, No Kings protest, Pete Hegseth military DEI, immigration US vs Europe, AI job displacement, prediction market gambling, approval voting, good news 2026 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) 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

    1h 48m
  6. Why Does the Ohio Attorney General Race Matter? | Plus Mail Voting, Abortion, Hemp, SNAP Cuts, and Statehouse Chaos

    MAR 28

    Why Does the Ohio Attorney General Race Matter? | Plus Mail Voting, Abortion, Hemp, SNAP Cuts, and Statehouse Chaos

    What is going on in Ohio? In this episode of Purple Political Breakdown, host Radell Lewis breaks down the biggest stories coming out of the Ohio Statehouse heading into the 2026 midterm elections. President Trump is calling for an end to no-excuse mail-in voting nationwide, and Ohio officials from both parties are responding. The Ohio House is advancing new abortion restrictions under House Bill 347, testing the limits of the 2023 constitutional amendment that 57 percent of voters approved. Ohio's hemp and THC ban under Senate Bill 56 is now in effect after the referendum effort by Ohioans for Cannabis Choice fell short on signatures. The state is also facing potential SNAP cuts that could triple program costs if Ohio can't lower its federal error rate.Radell also dives deep into the 2026 Ohio Attorney General race, one of the most overlooked but consequential races on the ballot. With Dave Yost term-limited, Republican Keith Faber, Democrat John Kulewicz, and Democrat Elliot Forhan are all competing for the office. Radell explains what the Attorney General actually does, breaks down each candidate's platform, and covers the controversy surrounding Forhan's viral TikTok video and his history of disciplinary action in the Ohio House.Plus, rapid fire updates on the Ohio governor's race between Vivek Ramaswamy and Dr. Amy Acton, the ranked choice voting ban, Ohio's skyrocketing gas bills, the FirstEnergy bribery trial, AEP's push for nuclear power, a rejected $98 million solar farm, the drag show ban, vaccination opt-out legislation, and the property tax abolition movement.Ohio's May 5 primary is approaching fast. Stay informed with nonpartisan analysis that cuts through the noise.Purple Political Breakdown: Political Solutions Without Political Bias.Listen on Spotify: [link] Listen on Apple Podcasts: [link]#Ohio2026 #OhioMidterms #OhioPolitics #MailInVoting #OhioAbortion #HempBan #OhioAttorneyGeneral #KeithFaber #ElliotForhan #JohnKulewicz #SNAP #FoodStamps #Ramaswamy #AmyActon #RankedChoiceVoting #FirstEnergy #OhioStatehouse #PurplePoliticalBreakdown #NonpartisanPodcast #VotingRights #OhioElections #PoliticalPodcast #2026Midterms #OhioNews 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) 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

    39 min
  7. Should Democrats Punish MAGA When They Take Power?

    MAR 26

    Should Democrats Punish MAGA When They Take Power?

    Should Democrats punish MAGA when they regain power, or should they focus on fixing what's broken? On this Socratic Breakdown, Radell Lewis and Elijah dive into one of the most heated debates in progressive politics right now: accountability versus retaliation. With Democrats winning surprise special elections in Florida and the 2026 midterms on the horizon, the question of how to handle the Trump era looms large. Radell breaks down the difference between government overreach (like the Stephen Colbert situation) and social media cancel culture, why the "both sides" framing falls apart under scrutiny, and what history teaches us about the cost of letting bad actors off the hook (from Nixon's pardon to the Confederacy). Then the conversation shifts to a topic that keeps coming back: social media and kids. Two major court rulings just dropped. A New Mexico jury found Meta violated state law by harming children's mental health, and a Los Angeles jury hit Meta and Google with a six million dollar negligence verdict. Radell, Elijah, and live caller Kotov debate whether banning kids from social media is the answer, whether platforms can ever be trusted to self-regulate, and what role parents, schools, and public institutions should play in protecting the next generation from algorithmically driven rage content. This is Purple Political Breakdown: Political Solutions Without Political Bias. Hosted by Radell Lewis. Topics covered: Democrats punish MAGA, political accountability, 2026 midterm elections, Trump administration, social media regulation, Meta lawsuit children, Google negligence verdict, kids social media ban, cancel culture, Stephen Colbert, political retaliation, algorithm harm, filibuster reform, education policy, civic engagement Listen, subscribe, and join the conversation at purplepoliticalbreakdown.com 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) 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

    2h 51m
  8. Is Good Government Real or Are We Too Black Pilled to See It? Ft. The Good Government Show

    MAR 24

    Is Good Government Real or Are We Too Black Pilled to See It? Ft. The Good Government Show

    Are Americans too cynical to recognize when government actually works? Radell Lewis sits down with David Martin, host and producer of The Good Government Show, to explore the stories of public servants and local leaders making real differences across the country. From a recidivism program in Berks County, Pennsylvania that dropped reoffending rates from 60% to just 5%, to micro loans helping small business owners grow, to rural hospitals reopening in communities that desperately need them, David shares nearly 190 episodes worth of proof that good government exists at every level. The conversation dives into why so many people have lost faith in government, the role that media decline and social media echo chambers play in shaping public perception, and what everyday citizens can do to bridge the gap between frustration and involvement. David and Radell discuss local election turnout (or the lack of it), the disappearance of local newspapers, and why "get involved" remains the most consistent advice from leaders across the political spectrum. Whether you lean left, right, or somewhere in between, this episode challenges the narrative that all government is broken and asks: what would change if more people actually paid attention to what is happening in their own communities? Guest: David Martin, Host and Producer, The Good Government Show Topics covered: good government, civic engagement, local elections, voter turnout, public trust, government programs, community involvement, recidivism reform, public libraries, rural healthcare, media literacy, midterms 2026, nonpartisan politics Purple Political Breakdown: Political Solutions Without Political Bias Host: Radell Lewis Website: purplepoliticalbreakdown.com Contact: thetrendgoldandfaith@gmail.com 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) 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

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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!

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  • Creator
    Radell Lewis
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    290
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © The Trend, Faith 2022
  • Show Website
    Purple Political Breakdown

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