Purple Political Breakdown

The current landscape of politics in this era is arguably the most ideologically split it's ever been. We have people on the left and right, liberal and conservative, democrat and republican who utterly despise one another and most times refuse to even have a discussion. So I'm here to push the needle and force conversation amongst the most controversial and informative topics in Society! This is the Purple Political Breakdown a new podcast that will change the way we view politics.

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Sept. 20, 2026

Why I Don't Like Hasan Piker (But Here's Why He's Not the Problem)

Donald Trump recently targeted Hasan Piker to frame the Democratic party. We analyze the strategy behind these viral attacks. Republicans are increasingly leveraging clips of popular streamers like Hasan Piker to shape public perception and create a negative image of the political left. This video examines why these specific moments are being highlighted and what they signal about modern campaign tactics. We look at the broader implications for political discourse when media figures become cent
Sept. 20, 2026

Why Are Socialists So Cringe?

Are clips from the Socialism 2026 conference telling the whole story? We analyze how the online left is being baited. When major events occur, media outlets often engage in nut picking, a practice where they highlight the most extreme or fringe panels to characterize an entire group. This video examines recent footage from the Socialism 2026 conference to determine if what we are seeing is representative of the ideology or simply a curated selection meant to provoke a reaction. Understanding t

Recent Blog Posts

Sept. 19, 2026

What Ohio's 12th District Tells You About the 2026 Midterms

Ohio's 12th Congressional District is rated safe Republican, and by every conventional measure it is. Troy Balderson won it by 37 points in 2024. The Cook Political Report describes the Republican primary as effectively the general election. If you …
Sept. 17, 2026

Every Promise Has a Receipt: What Washington Actually Cost You This Week

This week, a president promised you five thousand dollars, but only after the election. He promised a war ends, but only after the election. And the Supreme Court decided the rules of that election before a single vote was counted. At the first eve…
Sept. 13, 2026

Nobody Had Filed Against Jim Jordan

The Democratic nominee in Ohio's 4th Congressional District got into the race by accident. Joshua Kolasinski runs a small business. He has three kids. He grew up in Toledo, spent twelve years working at ski resorts and national parks out west, and …

About the Host

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Radell Lewis

Podcast Host

Navigating the vast amount of bouncing around the political spectrum my entire life I have finally figured something important out. It doesn't matter. I've been religious, been in the military, went to a liberal school and all in all none of the political biases matter. We shouldn't let toxic discourse cloud our judgement and find a solution through logic and conversation. In pursuit of this mission I created this podcast to focus on these important conversations.

Reviews

Understanding politics

"This podcast does a great job of presenting several aspects of a complex issues related to politics. Historical references, what we’ve done in the past, and potential solutions are things you should …"

Big Jags | Feb. 9, 2023

Pragmatic and Unafraid

"Radell digs in on the "topics that divide us," but with an understanding that the issues don't inherently divide. The division comes when the discussion stops. Radell refuses to let things sit idly. …"

BrightSideMetz | Feb. 9, 2023

Difficult topics

"Radell has a gentle way of explaining a difficult topic without judgment which discussing why the topic is controversial. Great job"

Maya Acosta- Health Lifestyle | March 26, 2023

The purple political breakdown podcast should be heard

"I appreciate Radell, the host of this podcast. he seems to be fighting an uphill battle as he tries to find common ground between two sides. You guys are great job, here is the both sides are too far…"

loving the podcast | May 13, 2023