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 viewsand reveals what state investigators actually found. The truth about Somali childcare centers may surprise you.
And the Epstein files bombshell nobody's talking about: the Lake Michigan connection, a 14-year-old girl, and Mar-a-Lago. What do the newly released DOJ documents reveal?
Also covered: Nigeria airstrikes, Iran threats, Israel-Gaza ceasefire violations, Congress's record-low legislative output, and good news the media won't tell you.
Keywords: Venezuela invasion, Trump airstrikes, Maduro captured, Minnesota daycare fraud, Nick Shirley exposed, Epstein files 2026, Lake Michigan Epstein, Trump MAGA news, political podcast, nonpartisan analysis
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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 conversations where you can grow a following and enhance your conversations with AI features. Link: https://app.headon.ai/
Living Room Conversations - Building bridges through meaningful dialogue across political divides. Link: https://livingroomconversations.org/
UNITY MOVEMENTS
Us United - A movement for unity that challenges Americans to step out of their bubbles and connect across differences. Take the Unity Pledge, join monthly "30 For US" conversation calls, wear purple (the color of unity), and participate in National Unity Day every second Saturday in December. Their programs include the Sheriff Unity Network and Unity Seats at sports events, proving that shared values are stronger than our differences. Link: https://www.us-united.org/
BALANCED NEWS & INFORMATION
OtherWeb - An AI-based platform that filters news without paywalls, clickbait, or junk, helping you access diverse, unbiased content. Link: https://otherweb.com/
VOTING REFORM & DEMOCRACY
Equal Vote Coalition & STAR Voting - Advocating for voting methods that ensure every vote counts equally, eliminating wasted votes and strategic voting. Link: https://www.equal.vote/star
Future is Now Coalition (FiNC) - A grassroots movement working to restore democracy through transparency, accountability, and innovative technology while empowering citizens and transforming American political discourse. Link: https://futureis.org/
POLITICAL ENGAGEMENT
Independent Center - Resources for independent political thinking and civic engagement. Link: https://www.independentcenter.org/
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