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. 19, 2026

Final Debate Prep for Black History, Soypill AI Debate, Mr Beast Reaction & More 📱

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Sept. 19, 2026

Final Debate Prep for Black History, Soypill AI Debate, Mr Beast Reaction & More

Standard Resource Links & Recommendations The following organizations and platforms represent valuable resources for balanced political discourse and democratic participation: 🎙️ 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/ 💬 CONVERSATION PLATFORMS HeadOn - A platform for contentious yet productive conversations. It's a place for hosted and unguided
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. 19, 2026

Reacting to Hasan PIker Crashing Out and Ruining His Own Credibility

Hasan Piker reviews recent political commentary to address how his public statements might be affecting the Democratic Party. This video breaks down specific clips, including footage from a recent Senate debate and segments from The Axios Show. Hasan offers a candid reaction, admitting that his recent public appearances have not been his best work. He analyzes the current political climate and his own role in it, aiming to be honest about where his rhetoric might be missing the mark. Beyond th

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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