Poli Alert Show

Poli Alert Show - Politics, civic education, and news

The Poli Alert Show is politics talked about the way people actually talk about it. No talking points, no performance, no pretending the news lands the same way for everybody. Host Kenny Burns sits down with Quentin James and Nsé Ufot to break down the policy, the elections, the money, and the noise into something you can use. Kenny brings the culture and the questions nobody on cable is asking. Quentin brings political strategy and the receipts on how power actually gets built. Nsé brings decades of organizing and a read on what is coming before it hits the headlines. Every episode covers what is moving right now, who benefits from it, who pays for it, and what you can do about it. Some of it is heavy. Some of it is funny. All of it is honest. The Poli Alert Show is a production of Poli Alert, the civic and political arm of Baller Alert. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/poli-alert-show--7200683/support.

Episodes

  1. 22m ago

    NYC Goes All In on Mamdani | Jamie Harrison Joins Poli Alert | Trump Rejects Housing Bill

    On this episode of Poli Alert, we break down a consequential week in politics, policy, and the courts. Zohran Mamdani’s political slate sweeps New York City on primary night, signaling a major shift in the city’s political landscape. Kenny Burns is also joined by special guest Jamie Harrison, host of the At Our Table Podcast, for insight on the latest developments shaping the country. In this episode: • Primary Night: Zohran Mamdani’s political slate sweeps New York City • Special Guest: Jamie Harrison, host of the At Our Table Podcast • Trump says he won’t sign the bipartisan housing bill • Congress debates the Iran War Powers Resolution • The latest on Karmelo Anthony’s appeal • The Supreme Court rules in favor of Monsanto From local elections to national policy and Supreme Court decisions, Poli Alert connects the headlines to the people and power behind them. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/poli-alert-show--7200683/support. Stay connected with Poli Alert.Follow us for breaking political news, civic education, and conversations that matter.🌐 https://polialert.com 📱 Follow @PoliAlertcom on all major social platforms. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who wants to stay informed and engaged. The Poli Alert Show is a production of Poli Alert, the civic and political arm of Baller Alert.

  2. 1d ago

    Tax Wealth, Not Work: Billionaire Power, Voter Suppression & Black Political Power

    America isn’t just divided—it’s being openly manipulated.Kenny Burns is joined by Quentin James of Collective PAC and co-host Insane for a blunt conversation about concentrated wealth, political grift, voter suppression, ICE expansion, Washington, DC elections, and the criminalization of Black political power.The discussion begins with Elon Musk as a trillionaire-level symbol of extreme inequality, then expands into how billionaire influence shapes elections, markets, government contracts, and public policy.In this episode:• Why we need to “tax wealth, not work” • What the FBI raids on the Ohio Organizing Collaborative may signal • Why DC’s local elections matter nationwide • How the Carmelo Anthony verdict intersects with race, law, and political power • Why participation in midterms and local races—and holding leaders accountable—matters nowThis is a conversation about who holds power, how that power is protected, and what ordinary voters can do to challenge it. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/poli-alert-show--7200683/support. Stay connected with Poli Alert.Follow us for breaking political news, civic education, and conversations that matter.🌐 https://polialert.com 📱 Follow @PoliAlertcom on all major social platforms. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who wants to stay informed and engaged. The Poli Alert Show is a production of Poli Alert, the civic and political arm of Baller Alert.

  3. Jul 24

    America Is Being Manipulated | Elon Musk, Wealth Inequality, ICE Expansion & Voter Suppression

    America isn't just divided. It's being openly manipulated. In this episode of Poli Alert, Kenny Burns is joined by Quentin James of Collective PAC and co-host Insane for a candid conversation about concentrated wealth, political grift, voter suppression, ICE expansion, DC elections, and the criminalization of Black political power. The discussion begins with Elon Musk becoming a symbol of extreme wealth inequality before expanding into a broader conversation about how billionaire influence shapes elections, markets, government contracts, and public policy. Topics include: • Why the hosts argue we should tax wealth instead of work • The FBI raids on the Ohio Organizing Collaborative and what they could mean for voting rights and organizing • Why Washington, DC's local elections have national implications • The Carmelo Anthony verdict and the intersection of race, law, and political power • Why participating in midterm and local elections is more important than ever Standout quotes: • "There is no amount of work that any one human can do to earn $1 billion, let alone a trillion." • "Nobody's coming. It is us." • "We need a clap back caucus." • "They're playing in your face." Subscribe for weekly conversations breaking down the biggest stories shaping politics, policy, and culture. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/poli-alert-show--7200683/support. Stay connected with Poli Alert.Follow us for breaking political news, civic education, and conversations that matter.🌐 https://polialert.com 📱 Follow @PoliAlertcom on all major social platforms. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who wants to stay informed and engaged. The Poli Alert Show is a production of Poli Alert, the civic and political arm of Baller Alert.

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The Poli Alert Show is politics talked about the way people actually talk about it. No talking points, no performance, no pretending the news lands the same way for everybody. Host Kenny Burns sits down with Quentin James and Nsé Ufot to break down the policy, the elections, the money, and the noise into something you can use. Kenny brings the culture and the questions nobody on cable is asking. Quentin brings political strategy and the receipts on how power actually gets built. Nsé brings decades of organizing and a read on what is coming before it hits the headlines. Every episode covers what is moving right now, who benefits from it, who pays for it, and what you can do about it. Some of it is heavy. Some of it is funny. All of it is honest. The Poli Alert Show is a production of Poli Alert, the civic and political arm of Baller Alert. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/poli-alert-show--7200683/support.