The PolyPolitics Podcast

Christopher Turner
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New episodes of the PolyPolitics Podcast are released on the first and third Friday of every month. Moving beyond the clips to bring you the full story. Join Christopher Turner for the in-depth conversations that a social media feed just can’t hold. Building on the energy of a community of more than 138,000 followers across YouTube and TikTok, PolyPolitics goes beyond the headlines for unfiltered, focused conversations with the voices shaping our world today. While social media brings the quick takes and live energy, the podcast is where we go deeper. If you’ve been following the journey across social media, this is where you’ll get the complete, uncut perspective. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

  1. Sep 18

    Rethinking America’s Social Safety Net

    What should the American social safety net actually accomplish? Christopher Turner talks with Clarence Henry Carter, Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Human Services, about SNAP, welfare reform, government assistance, self-sufficiency, and the future of human services. Drawing on more than 30 years of experience in human services and his book Our Net Has Holes In It, Carter examines how America’s safety net can move beyond simply delivering benefits toward helping people achieve greater stability, independence, and economic freedom. The conversation also explores workforce development, government spending, employer partnerships, and collaboration among government, businesses, nonprofits, and communities. #AmericanSafetyNet #SNAP #WelfareReform #SelfSufficiency#HumanServices #Polypolitics Mentioned in this episode: New episodes of the PolyPolitics Podcast are released on the first and third Friday of every month A Quick PolyPolitics Update PolyPolitics isn’t going anywhere! We’re simply changing up our release schedule. Moving forward, new episodes of the PolyPolitics Podcast will be released on the first and third Friday of every month. You can still expect the same in-depth conversations with Christopher Turner, moving beyond the clips and headlines to bring you the full story. Thanks for following along, and we’ll see you on the first and third Friday of every month! This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

    Rethinking America’s Social Safety Net

  2. Sep 4

    Rap To Reform with Grant Agent

    Christopher Turner sits down with Grand Agent, a Philadelphia hip hop pioneer and cultural organizer, to discuss hip hop, activism, and community change. Grand Agent shares his journey through the culture and his work with Philly Truce, focused on reducing gun violence and strengthening communities. They also explore hip hop’s political voice, cultural economics, and the role of formerly incarcerated people in positive community reintegration. A conversation about hip hop, activism, peacebuilding, and social responsibility. #HipHop #GrandAgent #Philadelphia #PhillyTruce #Polypolitics #HipHopActivism Mentioned in this episode: New episodes of the PolyPolitics Podcast are released on the first and third Friday of every month A Quick PolyPolitics Update PolyPolitics isn’t going anywhere! We’re simply changing up our release schedule. Moving forward, new episodes of the PolyPolitics Podcast will be released on the first and third Friday of every month. You can still expect the same in-depth conversations with Christopher Turner, moving beyond the clips and headlines to bring you the full story. Thanks for following along, and we’ll see you on the first and third Friday of every month! This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

    Rap To Reform with Grant Agent

  3. Aug 21

    The Real Cost of Cutting Foreign Aid | Clifford Brown

    Christopher Turner speaks with Clifford Brown, a former USAID Foreign Service officer with 27 years of experience, about the agency’s impact, dismantlement, and future of foreign aid. Drawing from his book, Inside USAID: An Odyssey of Foreign Assistance, Brown discusses USAID’s role in humanitarian assistance, global health, U.S. foreign policy, and American soft power—including its response to Ebola and support for anti-apartheid movements. The conversation also explores the political motivations behind USAID’s closure and the global consequences of scaling back U.S. foreign aid. Topics include: USAID, foreign aid, international development, humanitarian assistance, U.S. foreign policy, soft power, global health, the Peace Corps, Ebola response, anti-apartheid efforts, and the future of American leadership abroad. #USAID #ForeignAid #USForeignPolicy #HumanitarianAid #Polypolitics Mentioned in this episode: New episodes of the PolyPolitics Podcast are released on the first and third Friday of every month A Quick PolyPolitics Update PolyPolitics isn’t going anywhere! We’re simply changing up our release schedule. Moving forward, new episodes of the PolyPolitics Podcast will be released on the first and third Friday of every month. You can still expect the same in-depth conversations with Christopher Turner, moving beyond the clips and headlines to bring you the full story. Thanks for following along, and we’ll see you on the first and third Friday of every month! This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

    The Real Cost of Cutting Foreign Aid | Clifford Brown

  4. Aug 7

    Reporting From the Front Lines: Amjad Tadros

    Christopher Turner sits down with Amjad Tadros, an award-winning investigative journalist and former CBS Middle East producer, for a fascinating conversation about reporting from the front lines of history. Amjad reflects on his extraordinary career covering some of the defining events of the modern Middle East, including the aftermath of 9/11, the Iraq War, and the Arab Spring. Drawing from his memoir, The Fixer: A Journalist's Accidental Journey Through the Middle East, he shares what it was like to work as a local journalist for an American news organization, the realities of reporting in conflict zones, and the ethical challenges of telling stories that shape global understanding. This episode offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at international journalism, war reporting, and the human stories behind the headlines. Topics covered: Reporting from the Middle East during times of conflictBehind the scenes of 9/11, the Iraq War, and the Arab SpringThe role of local journalists and "fixers"Ethics, bias, and truth in international reportingThe stories that never make the headlines Mentioned in this episode: New episodes of the PolyPolitics Podcast are released on the first and third Friday of every month A Quick PolyPolitics Update PolyPolitics isn’t going anywhere! We’re simply changing up our release schedule. Moving forward, new episodes of the PolyPolitics Podcast will be released on the first and third Friday of every month. You can still expect the same in-depth conversations with Christopher Turner, moving beyond the clips and headlines to bring you the full story. Thanks for following along, and we’ll see you on the first and third Friday of every month! This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

    Reporting From the Front Lines: Amjad Tadros

  5. Jul 31

    Sanctions to Survival: With Dr. Anita Kellogg

    How do economics shape the outcome of modern conflicts? Christopher Turner sits down with Dr. Anita Kellogg, Assistant Professor at the National Defense University, to examine the economic dimensions of warfare through the lens of the conflict involving Iran. Dr. Kellogg explains how economic statecraft has become a central tool of national security, exploring the impact of conflict on global trade, energy markets, and supply chains. The conversation also covers the strategic importance of rare earth minerals, the challenges of rebuilding domestic manufacturing, the effects of tariffs, and the evolving geopolitical competition involving China and Russia. Whether you're interested in international relations, national security, or global economics, this discussion offers valuable insight into how economic decisions influence military strategy and everyday life. Key TopicsThe economic consequences of conflict involving IranEconomic statecraft and modern warfareGlobal trade and supply chain securityRare earth minerals and critical resource competitionU.S.-China trade tensions and tariffsDomestic manufacturing and industrial policyNational security, environmental policy, and workforce challengesThe long-term economic effects of ongoing conflict Mentioned in this episode: New episodes of the PolyPolitics Podcast are released on the first and third Friday of every month A Quick PolyPolitics Update PolyPolitics isn’t going anywhere! We’re simply changing up our release schedule. Moving forward, new episodes of the PolyPolitics Podcast will be released on the first and third Friday of every month. You can still expect the same in-depth conversations with Christopher Turner, moving beyond the clips and headlines to bring you the full story. Thanks for following along, and we’ll see you on the first and third Friday of every month! This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

    Sanctions to Survival: With Dr. Anita Kellogg

  6. Jul 24

    Why Socialism Struggles

    Is socialism destined to fail? What role should government play in the economy? And why do debates about capitalism and socialism often miss the bigger picture? In this episode of Polypolitics, Christopher Turner sits down with economist and author Dr. Doug Cardell to discuss the ideas behind his bestselling book, Why Socialism Struggles. Drawing on decades of experience in economics and higher education, Dr. Cardell explains why centrally planned economies struggle, how incentives shape economic outcomes, and where government intervention can help, or hurt. The conversation also explores housing affordability, healthcare, education, lobbying, free markets, and the challenges of balancing economic theory with real-world policy. Whether you agree or disagree, this episode is designed to encourage thoughtfuldiscussion about the economic systems that shape our society. Topics CoveredWhy socialism struggles in practiceCapitalism vs. socialism vs. fascismHousing affordability and government regulationThe role of incentives in economicsUniversal services and social safety netsHealthcare and free-market principlesEducation and preparing for the modern economyLobbying and political influenceEconomic growth and historical prosperityCan there ever be a perfect economic system? Mentioned in this episode: New episodes of the PolyPolitics Podcast are released on the first and third Friday of every month A Quick PolyPolitics Update PolyPolitics isn’t going anywhere! We’re simply changing up our release schedule. Moving forward, new episodes of the PolyPolitics Podcast will be released on the first and third Friday of every month. You can still expect the same in-depth conversations with Christopher Turner, moving beyond the clips and headlines to bring you the full story. Thanks for following along, and we’ll see you on the first and third Friday of every month! This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

    Why Socialism Struggles

  7. Jul 17

    Iran's Nuclear Ambitions

    Retired Army Lieutenant Colonel Paul Darling, author of Taliban Safari and host of the War 102 podcast, joins Christopher Turner for an in-depth discussion on U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East. From escalating tensions with Iran to the risks of nuclear proliferation, they explore the strategic, political, and historical forces driving today's conflicts. Grounded in Colonel Darling's decades of military experience, the conversation offers fresh perspectives on war, diplomacy, and the motivations behind state actions. (00:00) Christopher Turner welcomes retired army lieutenant colonel Paul Darling to Polypolitics Podcast (00:55) We just attacked Iran again, according to the Trump administration (08:05) Donald Trump believes in God, but he's not a religious man (14:41) With Iran gaining a bomb, it completely changes the dynamic (22:29) Netanyahu has repeatedly claimed Iran is within weeks of developing a nuclear weapon (33:26) Questions about Iran's nuclear program and where do we go from here (37:48) You mentioned the Navy for a second. Would you mind just giving a quick breakdown about that (42:47) Term limits should extend across the bureaucracy, Pete says (47:08) I agree with your take on term limits for federal judges (50:05) Where did we really fail in Afghanistan and how do we not make that mistake again (57:23) We withdrew from Kabul International instead of Bagram Air Base (59:38) General says most Americans don't want to get involved in Middle Eastern wars (01:06:09) There's no diplomatic solution to war because of the inherent definition (01:11:06) Paul Poly: I don't think majority of Iranian people actually support Ayatollah Mentioned in this episode: New episodes of the PolyPolitics Podcast are released on the first and third Friday of every month A Quick PolyPolitics Update PolyPolitics isn’t going anywhere! We’re simply changing up our release schedule. Moving forward, new episodes of the PolyPolitics Podcast will be released on the first and third Friday of every month. You can still expect the same in-depth conversations with Christopher Turner, moving beyond the clips and headlines to bring you the full story. Thanks for following along, and we’ll see you on the first and third Friday of every month! This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

    Iran's Nuclear Ambitions

  8. Jul 10

    The Cost of Power: Trump, the Planter Scandal, and TDS

    Sex Scandals, Soccer, & South Dakota: Politics UnfilteredThe Graham Platner Bombshell: Explosive sexual misconduct allegations are rocking Maine’s political landscape. We break down the disturbing details surrounding Platner and expose why true accountability remains so frustratingly out of reach in modern politics. Trump’s World Cup Chaos: From unexpected interference with the World Cup to hijacking America’s upcoming 250th anniversary, we dive into the latest absurdities surrounding Donald Trump.The Battle for Rural America: South Dakota House candidate Nikki Gronley joins the show for an exclusive, no-holds-barred interview. She tackles the brutal reality of devastating tariffs, the shifting future of farming, and the worsening rural healthcare crisis. Chapters: (00:00)Allegations come out against Maine's Graham Platner (00:18) New allegations have come up against Maine's Graham Platner about sexual misconduct (05:51) Kevin McCarthy: Sexual misconduct has to stop. This is not a left or right problem (11:15) Diversifying their news turned out to be a common factor in leaving MAGA (14:38) Donald Trump couldn't stay out of World Cup controversy (18:00) Make sure you guys are ready to vote this November (21:07) Nikki Gronley says South Dakota farmers have been affected by tariffs (29:37) The ability to get an operating loan for this season was challenging for farmers (30:40) 20% of world's fertilizer markets come through Hormuz strait (34:32) Mount Mount was the state director for USDA Rural Development in South Dakota (39:51) Medicaid cuts are affecting rural hospitals, I've been told (43:50) Are you pro universal health care or what's your stance on that (49:59) The seat that you're running for also carried Trump pretty significantly in 2022 Mentioned in this episode: New episodes of the PolyPolitics Podcast are released on the first and third Friday of every month A Quick PolyPolitics Update PolyPolitics isn’t going anywhere! We’re simply changing up our release schedule. Moving forward, new episodes of the PolyPolitics Podcast will be released on the first and third Friday of every month. You can still expect the same in-depth conversations with Christopher Turner, moving beyond the clips and headlines to bring you the full story. Thanks for following along, and we’ll see you on the first and third Friday of every month! This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

    The Cost of Power: Trump, the Planter Scandal, and TDS
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New episodes of the PolyPolitics Podcast are released on the first and third Friday of every month. Moving beyond the clips to bring you the full story. Join Christopher Turner for the in-depth conversations that a social media feed just can’t hold. Building on the energy of a community of more than 138,000 followers across YouTube and TikTok, PolyPolitics goes beyond the headlines for unfiltered, focused conversations with the voices shaping our world today. While social media brings the quick takes and live energy, the podcast is where we go deeper. If you’ve been following the journey across social media, this is where you’ll get the complete, uncut perspective. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

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  • Creator
    Christopher Turner
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Christopher Turner
  • Show Website
    The PolyPolitics Podcast