Episodes

Purple Political Breakdown with host Radell Lewis delivers your comprehensive guide to the 2026 Ohio midterm elections. This episode breaks down every position that mattersfrom the high-stakes Ohio governor race between Dr. Amy Acton and Vivek Ramaswamy to the crucial Ohio Senate seat featuring Sherrod Brown vs Jon Husted. Radell covers the key Ohio House races in the 1st and 9th congressional districts, plus the often-overlooked positions that directly impact your life: Ohio Attorney General, S...

In this week's episode, host Radell Lewis delivers comprehensive coverage of the most critical political stories shaping America. DEEP DIVE: The Alex Pretti shooting in Minneapolisa 37-year-old US citizen and ICE nurse killed by Border Patrol agents. We break down the video evidence, fact-check DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's "domestic terrorist" claims, and examine why Republicans like Thom Tillis and Lisa Murkowski are calling for her resignation. Plus, Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino's rem...

On this episode of Purple Political Breakdown, host Radell Lewis is joined by panelists Elijah and Danny for an open discussion on the controversial ICE shooting of Alex Preddy in Minnesota. The panel breaks down what happened, examines ICE training standards, and debates whether the growing "Abolish ICE" movement has merit. They also tackle the surprising Second Amendment hypocrisy emerging from conservatives defending the shooting of a legal gun owner. Plus: Is banning social media for kids th...

In this episode, Radell sits down with Che Ahn, a Korean-American pastor and Republican candidate for California Governor 2026, to discuss the state's most pressing issues. From the California homelessness crisis and Prop 36 enforcement to affordable housing, gas prices, and the Pacific Palisades fires, this conversation dives deep into policy solutions and the role of faith-based organizations in addressing poverty and drug rehabilitation. Ahn shares his immigrant story, his vision for cutting ...

Purple Political Breakdown with Radell Lewis delivers another comprehensive deep-dive into the week's biggest political newsno bias, just facts. In this episode, host Radell Lewis breaks down the Insurrection Actwhat it is, its 219-year history, and why Trump's threat to deploy military forces in Minnesota over ICE protests lacks legal precedent. Learn the key sections (251, 252, 253) and how historical uses during the Civil Rights Movement differ from today's situation. Also covered: Greenland ...

Is America entering a new age of imperialism? On this Open Panel episode of Purple Political Breakdown, host Radell Lewis sits down with Danny and Elijah to unpack Trump's aggressive push to acquire Greenland, the sudden military intervention in Venezuela, and what this signals about American foreign policy in 2025. The panel breaks down the real reasons behind the Greenland tariff threatsfrom rare earth minerals to billionaire interestsand questions why an administration that campaigned on "no ...

Can forgiveness bridge America's political divide? Host Radell Lewis sits down with Matt Melvin, author of Bully Behind Bars , a gay Christian Trump supporter who survived prison and bullying to share a message of acceptancewhile also calling Democrats "Nazis." This raw, unfiltered conversation explores political tribalism, MAGA loyalty, Clinton conspiracy theories, and whether true bipartisan dialogue is possible when both sides struggle to hold their own accountable. Radell challenges Matt's c...

Purple Political Breakdown with host Radell Lewis delivers political solutions without political bias. In this episode, Radell breaks down the fatal ICE shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis during Operation Metro Surge, examining video evidence contradicting DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's "domestic terrorist" claims. Coverage includes House Democrats filing impeachment articles against Noem, Tucker Carlson's surprising criticism of conservative reactions, and shortened ICE training concerns. Also ...

Host Radell Lewis sits down with Dakarai Larriett, U.S. Senate candidate from Alabama, for an in-depth conversation about police reform, racial discrimination, and his proposed Motorist Bill of Rights. After experiencing a false arrest in Michigan in 2024where officers allegedly attempted to plant drugs in his vehicle and subjected him to humiliating sobriety testsLarriett was inspired to run for office and fight for systemic change. When all three branches of government failed him, he decided t...

On this week's Purple Political Breakdown, host Radell Lewis delivers the complete Afghanistan withdrawal timeline from Obama to Trump to Bidenbreaking down the Doha Agreement, Taliban negotiations, and who's really responsible for the collapse. Plus: Operation Absolute Resolve and the Maduro capture in Venezuela, the controversial Minneapolis ICE shooting of U.S. citizen Renee Nicole Good, massive Iran protests, Tim Walz's Minnesota funding freeze, new Epstein files revelations (including shock...

How did America become so politically divided? In this episode of Purple Political Breakdown, host Radell Lewis sits down with journalist and author Alison Sher to examine the forces driving political polarization in post-pandemic America. Alison Sher is a journalist, author, and cultural commentator whose work explores the fault lines of modern societyfrom generational identity to ideological polarization. She has written hundreds of stories for regional alt-weeklies and niche publications, ble...

Host Radell Lewis breaks down the biggest political stories of the new year with his signature "political solutions without political bias" approach. This week: The Trump administration launches unauthorized airstrikes on Venezuela, capturing President Nicols Maduro in what critics call a violation of international law and congressional war powers. Is the "no new wars" promise officially dead? Plus, Radell debunks Nick Shirley's viral Minnesota daycare fraud video that racked up 135 million view...

Host Radell Lewis breaks down the biggest political stories of the week on Purple Political Breakdown. Indiana's Republican Senate makes history by rejecting Trump's redistricting map 31-19, marking a major rebuke of mid-decade gerrymandering efforts. We cover the tragic Brown University shooting that claimed two students' lives and examine the administration's response. The Epstein files have been releasedwhat's in them and what's been redacted? Plus, the TikTok-Oracle deal explained: who reall...

Is public education failing your children? In this episode of Purple Political Breakdown, host Radell Lewis sits down with Chris Linder, Education Technology consultant with over 30 years' experience in media, technology, and education. Chris is the founder of REMIX Academics and author of Homeschool Remix , which shows diverse families how to use the hybrid homeschooling model to combine the structure and socialization of the traditional classroom with the freedom and flexibility of homeschooli...

Purple Political Breakdown with host Radell Lewis delivers another hard-hitting episode tackling the week's most critical political developments with facts over partisan spin. In This Episode: DEEP DIVE: The Welfare Myth Exposed Did welfare really destroy the Black family? Radell breaks down the real history of welfare in America, examining the Social Security Act of 1935, the "man in the house" rule, and why academic research shows welfare explains less than 20% of family structure changes. Fro...

Host Radell Lewis breaks down the most pressing concerns facing Ohioans based on community feedback, Reddit surveys, and conversations across the state. From gerrymandering and voter rights battles to Ohio's unconstitutional education funding system, this episode covers what everyday Ohioans actually want their government to fix. Topics include: Ohio redistricting maps, charter school accountability, rising cost of living, housing affordability crisis, rural healthcare access, manufacturing job ...

Host Radell Lewis sits down with Bryce Eddy (The Bryce Eddy Show, Salem Podcast Network) to explore the intersection of Christianity and politics in America. Are American values and Christian values truly one and the same? This episode dives deep into faith, morality, and the founding fathers' vision for the nation. Topics include: Judeo-Christian principles and the U.S. Constitution The nuclear family and community building Local politics vs. federal government power Decentralization and govern...

In this week's Purple Political Breakdown, host Radell Lewis breaks down the most consequential political news shaping Americawithout the partisan spin. This episode covers: Trump's Controversial Pardons From former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez (convicted of trafficking 400+ tons of cocaine) to Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar facing bribery charges, we examine why loyalty seems to trump justice. Pete Hegseth's Pentagon Scandal The Defense Secretary violated policy by sharing classifie...

What's really happening with immigration in America? Host Radell Lewis sits down with David Rozas, founding partner of Rozas Law Firm and one of the nation's leading immigration attorneys, to break down the immigration crisis beyond the political talking points. David Rozas has spent his career taking on some of the toughest immigration cases in the country, from asylum seekers to refugees and unaccompanied immigrant children. As a founding partner of Rozas Law Firm, he grew the small practice i...

This week on Purple Political Breakdown, host Radell Lewis cuts through the noise on one of the most turbulent weeks in American politics. From President Trump's stunning sedition accusations against Democratic lawmakerscalling for charges "punishable by death"to the tragic National Guard shooting near the White House that triggered sweeping immigration restrictions, we break down what happened and what it means for everyday Americans. We dive into Marjorie Taylor Greene's shock resignation afte...

Host Radell Lewis sits down with Clarence H. Carter, Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Human Services and author of "Our Net Has Holes In It," for an in-depth discussion on transforming America's broken welfare system and addressing the homelessness crisis. About the Guest: Clarence H. Carter is a career human services (safety net) administrator with 30+ years of experience in the administration of programs and agencies dedicated to serving economically, socially, and developmentally v...

Join host Radell Lewis on the Purple Political Breakdown , your nonpartisan political podcast delivering balanced analysis on the week's biggest stories. This episode covers breaking news from Washington to Silicon Valley. MAJOR TOPICS COVERED: Epstein Files Transparency Act - Congress passes landmark legislation forcing DOJ to release Jeffrey Epstein documents after Trump reversal. Analysis of redaction concerns, Mark Epstein claims, and potential Supreme Court implications involving Donald Tru...

Join host Radell Lewis on Purple Political Breakdown for an in-depth conversation with Timothy Grady, independent candidate for Ohio governor in 2026. In this comprehensive interview, Grady outlines his vision for a "Rust Belt Renaissance" while tackling Ohio's most pressing issues: government corruption, the housing affordability crisis, soaring property taxes, and energy independence. Grady, a lifelong independent with a background in economics and anti-money laundering, discusses his anti-cor...

Join Radell Lewis on the Purple Political Breakdown as we dive deep into the explosive Epstein files release that has both parties scrambling. After months of MAGA promises to release everything, why did Trump suddenly go quiet about his "best friend" Jeffrey Epstein? In this eye-opening episode, Radell and returning guest Elijah break down: The Epstein Files Bombshell: What's actually in the newly released documents and what's being redacted by Pam Bondi and the Trump administration Trump-Epste...