Purple Political Breakdown

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 losses, the First Energy HB-6 scandal, child care costs, political corruption, and crumbling infrastructure.

Whether you're in Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, or rural Ohio—these issues affect you.

Connect: Email Radell or join the Discord to share your perspective.

#OhioPolitics #OhioVoters #Gerrymandering #PurplePolitics #Ohio2025

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 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/

📞 GET DAILY NEWS

Text 844-406-INFO (844-406-4636) with code "purple" to receive quick, unbiased, factual news delivered to your phone every morning via Informed (https://informed.now)

🔗 ALL LINKS

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The Purple Political Breakdown is committed to fostering productive political dialogue that transcends partisan divides. We believe in the power of conversation, balanced information, and democratic participation to build a stronger society. Our mission: "Political solutions without political bias."

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