"Pulse & Politics" with Alana Sanders

Who Controls the Public Records in Your County? Who decides what public records you can access in your county? In this episode, we explore who maintains government records, how public records laws work, and what your rights are when requesting information. Learn how transparency and accountability begin with understanding who controls the records that serve your community.

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In this episode of Pulse and Politics, host Alana Sanders breaks down the City of Miami’s controversial decision to cancel its November 2025 municipal elections and move them to 2026. Supporters of the decision argue that aligning elections with state and federal races could increase voter turnout and save the city a significant amount of money. They claim this change could reduce the costs of administering a stand-alone election and improve efficiency.

However, critics—including Florida’s Attorney General—say this is a serious overreach of power. They argue that the City Charter and Florida law require voter approval for any change in election timing or extension of elected terms. Without a referendum, many believe this ordinance violates democratic principles and could face legal challenges.

Alana breaks down the legal arguments, the political motives, and what this decision could mean for cities across the country. Is this a practical financial move or a dangerous disruption of democracy? Tune in to find out.

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While Elon Musk and Donald Trump dominate headlines with their social media feud, President Trump is quietly proposing a $9.4 billion cut to the Recession Relief Package—slashing funds for housing, childcare, and nutrition. Meanwhile, the newly passed H.R. 7852 threatens Medicaid coverage for millions. Host Alana Sanders breaks it all down and asks: Is the drama a distraction from the real crisis? Tune in to Pulse and Politics to get informed, stay engaged, and take action.

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When does life end—and who gets to decide what happens next? In this powerful episode of Pulse and Politics, host Alana Sanders confronts the heartbreaking and controversial case of Adriana Smith—a 30-year-old Black woman from Georgia, declared brain dead while nine weeks pregnant, yet kept on life support due to the state’s abortion laws.

Alana breaks down the legal loopholes, the moral outrage, and the inhumane treatment Adriana’s family is enduring under Georgia’s “heartbeat law.” This episode challenges what it means to protect life—and who’s really being protected.

If you care about bodily autonomy, reproductive justice, or simply believe that death should come with dignity, this is a must-listen.

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While you're budgeting between eggs and electricity, Congress has decided the real emergency… is renaming the Gulf of Mexico. In this episode, host Alana Sanders dives deep into the Gulf of America Act, introduced by Marjorie Taylor Greene and backed by a majority in the House. With humor and hard truth, Alana unpacks the absurdity of this political stunt, breaks down who’s behind it, and exposes how lawmakers keep choosing performative patriotism over real solutions—like healthcare, inflation, Social Security, and voting rights. Tune in to laugh, learn, and get loud about what really matters.

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In this episode, we dive deep into Senate Bill 93 (SB 93), the groundbreaking legislation awaiting Governor Brian Kemp’s signature that could change the way reading is taught across Georgia.
We’ll break down what the three cueing method is, why it’s being banned, and how phonics-based instruction is making a strong comeback.
Join us as we explore how SB 93 reshapes teacher preparation programs, phases out outdated interventions like Reading Recovery, and introduces $10 million in funding for new literacy coaches.
Find out what this means for our students, our teachers, and the future of education in Georgia.
Class is in session—let’s get into it!

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In this powerful follow-up episode of Pulse & Politics, host Alana Sanders revisits the so-called Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act—a bill claiming to block non-citizens from voting, even though that’s already illegal and extremely rare. But this time, we dig deeper into how this bill targets and harms women voters across the country.

From name changes after marriage, to document access barriers for single mothers, rural grandmothers, and low-income women, Alana breaks down how the SAVE Act is more about suppressing votes than securing them.

This isn’t voter protection—it’s a quiet rollback of women’s rights at the ballot box.

Tune in to learn how to fight back, prepare, and protect your power.

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In this episode of Pulse and Politics with Alana Sanders, we dive deep into the controversial Kids Off Social Media Act (S.278). Is this bill a necessary step to protect our children’s mental health, or is it a slippery slope toward government surveillance and censorship? We break down the bill, discuss the pros and cons, explore how social media can educate or harm our youth, and ask the tough questions that matter. Tune in for a real conversation that puts power, policy, and parenting at the center of the digital debate.

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In this episode of PULSE & POLITICS, host Alana Sanders breaks down the 1988 Civil Liberties Act—often misunderstood as a blanket reparations bill for Asians or the Chinese community. Signed by President Ronald Reagan, this law granted reparations to Japanese Americans who were unjustly incarcerated during World War II. Alana unpacks what the law actually says, how much each survivor received, how long it took, and why this matters in today’s ongoing conversations around reparations for other marginalized communities. Is justice selective in America? Tune in for ten thought-provoking minutes that connect history to the present and challenge us to think critically about fairness, equity, and policy.

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In this powerful episode of Pulse and Politics, host Alana L. Sanders breaks down HR 22, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, recently introduced in Congress. What sounds like a patriotic move to protect U.S. elections may have deeper implications for voter access and democracy itself. Who does this bill really impact? Are non-citizens voting in federal elections a real problem—or a political distraction?

Join Alana as she explores the bill’s language, its potential effects on Georgia and beyond, and the national conversation it’s sparking around election integrity, voter suppression, and civil rights. This episode includes real-life scenarios, important questions for listeners, and a call to action for those who care about voting rights and fair elections.

Tune in now to learn, question, and engage.

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