Mark Riley: The Intersection of Politics Culture

Joe Biden has joined the list of Dems in the race to topple Trump in 2020, but does his closet run over with skeletons? This episode takes a look at the growing schism between Moderates and Leftists, Judge T.S. Ellis III's slap on the wrist for Paul Manafort, and how building a cashless society discriminates against the disenfranchised.

Climate Change and the Green New Deal. We say we love our children, but do we love them enough to change how we live? Right now, the answer is 'no,' and our kids know it! Millennials and Wanderlust – how leisure travel can teach us to better understand the diverse world we live in. R.Kelly...even if we consider the minimum of criminal sex allegations against him, why are people still buying his music?

Critical analysis of The National Emergency by Donald Trump; Have Trump and McConnell cheapened the presidency of the United States? And why is Immigration such a hot topic with the likes of Stephen Miller seeking to curb even legal immigration. My question is to the stream of Democrats running for the 2020 election: it's not enough to just criticize; what is your immigration strategy?

Dig deeper into the news and find your truth on issues that matter to you with veteran broadcaster, Mark Riley. Break apart the fake news and question the truth behind this week's trending topics. This episode looks at America's obsession with the private lives of billionaires; the true meaning and fears of Socialism; and end of life issues with B.Smith. 

A Tale of Three Candidates: Are Harris, Booker and Buttigeig reaching too high? Taboos behind Interracial marriage, bachelorhood or same-sex unions still exist; could the 2020 bring change? We also take a look at the history of Blackface in the US...

Democrats, don't get too comfortable! The shutdown may be over but the President hates bad publicity -- especially when it reaches his base -- and Trump and McConnell are not honest negotiators. Could Republicans run someone up against Trump for 2020?

Things are getting deep with the shutdown, the Trump-Russia investigation, and The Wall. Americans are encouraged to believe only the media that reinforces their view of the world. It’s not new, but it ought to change. Modern [reality format] media is about attracting attention. There are good journalists around, but the important question for media is exactly how much should this president and his incessant tweets, be covered?

In this episode we'll take a look at who is running for the Democratic Party nomination for president in 2020? Depends on who you ask. Elizabeth Warren and Kirsten Gillibrand have already announced. So have a host of others most Americans have never heard of. Off to the side are a number of prominent Dems who have yet to formally announce, from Corey Booker to Kamala Harris to Mike Bloomberg to Joe Biden to Bernie Sanders. Who will prevail?

Unlike four years ago, there’s no anointed candidate, so presumably the field is wide open. As a small 'd' democrat, I always believe the more the merrier. In 2016, there were 16 GOP candidates, and look what they [we] wound up with. The Democratic Party can and must do better, no matter who decides to run. I would urge people not to pay too much attention to the horse race aspect of media coverage. There will be polls, and more polls. Take most of them with a grain of salt as well. Ask yourself, what are my interests, my issues, my concerns? Make your choice on who to support based not on hype, but on your assessment of who best speaks to you.

Veteran broadcaster Mark Riley's podcast guides you to think about News from a higher level. With 40 years on NY Radio airwaves and TV outlets, he has interviewed just about everyone... from heads of state to musicians and entertainers. Drawing from this vast knowledge base, Mark Riley adds his unique ability for storytelling and political analysis. Add his natural ability for critical thinking, and Mark Riley transforms complex issues into thought-provoking, easy-to-digest threads. The Intersection of Politics and Culture with Mark Riley is a stimulating journey that will change the way you look at your world of fast-paced news feeds and soundbites.

Mark Riley is a broadcast journalist with 40+ years in Talk Radio in New York City. During that time he has interviewed just about everyone... from heads of state to musicians and entertainers. Backed by this bank of knowledge, his Podcast leads listeners to the intersection of Politics and Culture whilst bringing back the art of critical thinking.