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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Nov. 14, 2026

Ohio Voters Went 0 for 21 on Data Centers. An Economist Says the Answer Is Not a Ban.

On November 3, voters in 18 Ohio communities weighed in on 21 local data center ballot measures. All 21 went against data center development. No other state came close: Ohio accounted for roughly half of all data center ballot measures in the countr…
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Nov. 14, 2026

Should Ohio Ban Data Centers? What a Cost Benefit Analysis Actually Found Ft. Rob Moore

Should Ohio ban data centers, or is there a smarter way to handle them? I sat down with Rob Moore, principal of Scioto Analysis, the Columbus firm behind a new cost benefit analysis of Ohio data center policy, to break down what the numbers say. Ohio voters already sent a message. All 21 local data center ballot measures in Ohio passed on November 3, a clean 0 for 21 for data center development. Rob explains why it is more complicated than "ban them" or "build them." What we cover: The energy
Nov. 14, 2026

Economists Breaks Down Problems with Data Centers in Ohio

Should Ohio ban data centers, or is there a smarter way to handle them? I sat down with Rob Moore, principal of Scioto Analysis, the Columbus firm behind a new cost benefit analysis of Ohio data center policy, to break down what the numbers say. Ohio voters already sent a message. All 21 local data center ballot measures in Ohio passed on November 3, a clean 0 for 21 for data center development. Rob explains why it is more complicated than "ban them" or "build them." What we cover: The energy

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Nov. 14, 2026

Ohio Voters Went 0 for 21 on Data Centers. An Economist Says the Answer Is Not a Ban.

On November 3, voters in 18 Ohio communities weighed in on 21 local data center ballot measures. All 21 went against data center development. No other state came close: Ohio accounted for roughly half of all data center ballot measures in the countr…
Nov. 8, 2026

Ohio Didn't Turn Blue. It Split Its Ticket.

Subhead: What Ohio's 2026 results actually say about voters, divided government, and the next two years at the Statehouse Two years ago, Donald Trump won Ohio by 11 points. On Tuesday, Ohio elected Dr. Amy Acton governor by nearly 8, sent Sherrod B…
Nov. 7, 2026

Did Democrats Win a Mandate, or Did MAGA Just Lose?

Subhead: What the 2026 ballot measures, the swing seats, and the veto math say about the next two years The scoreboard from Tuesday is not in dispute. Democrats needed four Senate seats and picked up at least seven, flipping Maine, North Carolina, …

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.

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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