I sat down with Ishmael, A Russian American to discuss what's going on in Russia and in particular, why don't the Russian people rise up? It was quite interesting and revealing. The episode featured Co-Host Maurice Smith. We made several points on the podcast that is worth mentioning here:

1. Ishmael is a Jewish, Russian American whose Grandparents are from and live in Ukraine today.

2. Russians are against the war but are too poor to do anything about it as they spend their lives trying to survive; many can't even afford a washing machine.

3. All Russian males are automatically drafted into the army.

4. Elites are connected to Putin and would rather sell-off Chelsea FC than speak against or denounce Putin who has helped to grease the pockets of the oligarchs, many of whom are part of the same fraternity.

5. Why replacing Putin doesn't solve the problem of the Ukrainian invasion, as Putin is part of and head of the same fraternity that shares his ideals, Ex- KGB agents wanting the old Russia....

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Who is Donald "Ducky" Birts and how is he an important figure in the fight for civil rights? This is a special episode series which features Donald "Ducky" Birts, his life, work and a recent interview we did with him. We also read from his book "The Risk Taker" which is a biography about his life written by Kendall Wilson. The interview will be split in several segments, interrupted by readings from his book.

The entire episode will feature the interview and the reading of his book which will take up three episodes. This is part 1 of the three-part episode.

Donald "Ducky" Birts was and still is a Civil Rights Activist, Entrepreneur and the first African American to open up successful business in Camden and among the first in Philadelphia. He was the first to accomplish several feats and according to Rev. Leon Sullivan, who wrote the Foreword in the book: "There are very few individuals who have done more for the people of Philadelphia and Camden than Donald "Ducky" Birts. I have known "Ducky" for nearly 30 years. I have watched him grow and develop and, more important, he has not forgotten his roots. "Ducky" has dedicated his life to helping the people and the community. This great man was there when I started our Progress Plaza in the 1960s and he has continued to give back to others less fortunate. As a businessman and risk taker, "Ducky" has been in the forefront of Black entrepreneurship and economic development. He has set an example for others of what commitment and hard work can achieve. I salute the extraordinary talents and tremendous achievements of one of the most remarkable men to have ever come out of the Philadelphia area," (Rev. Len Sullivan, 12th November in the Risk Taker). 

The Neoliberal Round Podcast is honored to have had the chance to chronicle and showcase his life, work and book and to have had the opportunity to interview such a remarkable man. Ducky is currently battling illness and was recently admitted to the ICU. We wish him and his family and brothers at the Prince Hall Masons strength during this troubling time for Ducky and continue to pray for him. 

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Question: Was the January 6th Hearing on Trump a waste of time and taxpayers' dollars when the FBI and DOJ could have done what they did and bring criminal charges, which the committee cannot? 

Have you seen the latest from the January. They have referred the matter to the DOJ. Will this amount to anything? Did the committee achieve its goals? What legal bearings does it have, and will the DOJ pursue the findings and do their own investigation? Can there be civil litigations based on this report even without the DOJ taking the matter up? Republicans were on this committee and voted against Trump, what does this say about Trump's standings in the party?  What's the latest from your filing? This episode provides a commentary and reports on the recent January 6th Hearing Findings and recommendation. The committee ended by referring Donald J. Trump for criminal charges to the DOJ and also referred 6 other Republicans to the ethics committee for disregarding their subpoenas to appear before the committee. 

We discuss this breaking news within the concept of Neoliberalism and ahead of my new book Neoliberal Globalization reconsidered.

I also provided an update on the John A Castro's filing against the FEC and Trump saying that Donald J. Trump is ineligible based on his involvement in the January 6. Johan A Castro is a 2024 Presidential Candidate, a member of the GOP. He also provided us with a quick comment on the recent recommendation on the January 6 committee which we discuss on the show. "I don’t think they’ll indict. Committee laid the groundwork for the civil case to disqualify Trump. Their findings can and will be integrated into the challenge to his candidacy," John A. Castro.

In this commentary, I lifted up come points raised in the new book on the January 6 insurrection: Moreover, the recent January 6 insurrection on the US Capital suggested a deeply rooted backlash by a status quo who had believed that its privilege was being threatened by the rising Black and Brown majority. Hence, with violence they attacked without apology. This behavior seems to support what Martin Oppenheimer had observed from Trotsky that, “every class struggle is thus a political struggle, which in its objectives aims at the abolition of the existing order and at the establishment of a new system,” (Trotsky) and then concluded that “when that new system has been established, if the class that has made a revolution and created a state in its own interest, is too weak to dominate its state, another class may develop to usurp power, and alter the state to meet its requirements,” (Oppenheimer, 13 – 14, 2000). So that the status quo, today, who launched the January 6 attack, would justify it's counterviolence as a plausible and justifiable action to protect its dominance.... Moreover, violence on top of violence creates more violence, which was evident when on January 6 a group of white extremists embarked on a mission to overthrow the US government and referenced, as a rationale for their insurrectionist tactics, that they were using the same violent means Black Lives Matter Movement activists were using during the US protests against the killing of George Floyd, Brianna Taylor and other Black and Brown peoples. But as we move into the tectonic age, information and the control of it is becoming the avenue for which social movements can stake their greatest claim and launch their most lethal strategy to realize equality, justice and equal opportunity for all. The decentralization of social media is the greatest victory for peoples in society, especially those that are marginalized and most vulnerable. The people of the global south, black and brown peoples have all suffered under Neoliberal Globalization and strategies of power that poses problems for human progress and people everywhere, (McKenzie, Renaldo, 2023, Neoliberal Globalization Reconsidered.

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This Podcast is not necessarily religious or produced by any religious organization. However, we also delve into theological concepts and matters of faith and all things that speaks to life and society within an interdisciplinary framework. Therefore, the podcast is dynamic, moving beyond themes of Neoliberalism to consider issues of Power and matters of faith, justice, economics, politics and even music etc. because these speak to how life is arranged and the dynamics within. Yet beyond that, we believe that there is an ultimate, a divine being that intervenes in our life in so far as we believe or the extent of our faith and perspectives. Therefore, as we draw closer to Christmas, we continue to use the opportunity to reflect on the Divine, and the birth, life and death of Christ and the meanings this may have for human progress in terms of realizing that which is the ultimate of all things - to live as one in reality with all of our individuality. The Podcast today features 1. a brief reflection I gave at the Old First UCC church on Forgiveness and 2. Special Music - a live performance of "Faling in Love with Jesus" by Nate and Renaldo, and acapella by Ricardo and Renaldo singing, "How Great is our God." This Podcast seeks to be part of a solution towards rediscovering the Spirit in our society so as to develop the human conscience which in some measure is serving the world today to solve tomorrow's challenges. The message comes from Luke 23: 34. In retrospect, the documentary film which showcased Aretha Franklin's life played by Jennifer Hudson, provided a powerful scene where the Queen of Soul had fallen into a life of alcoholism and despair. Struggling to find herself, she returned to church after her dad had told her that she had lost the spirit and objected his critiqued; only to find herself on the rebound after doing a gospel album which was her number one selling album. For Aretha, the Ultimate had intervened, and she found comfort, inspiration and fulfillment from returning to her roots, the church and had reconciled with her father. What is it that may help your rebound and what resolution is needed in your life and relationships so that you can move on? 

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… to my Dad, who was given a basic education up to the 9th grade, where he could and needed only to barely read, write or spell. Yet, the expectations on him were great, to become an adult, raise a family while working in an industry requiring basic education, getting base pay. But, through trial and error, raised six successful children, one of whom has written several books and completing academic studies at the highest and most prestigious levels. The cycle would continue, but some slip through the cracks, now working to make it bigger for those coming behind us, until there is nothing to hold us back.

This episode is a dynamic reading of some general considerations and conclusions from Neoliberalism Book 1 (Pub. 2021), and the opening to Neoliberalism Book 2, to be released in 2023. This episode will begin the series exploring Neoliberalism Book 1 and the rationale and preface of Neoliberalism Book 2. 

We also used the opportunity in this episode to share how we are doing as a podcast globally and inviting more audience and supporting. Just some quick stats about the podcast which we revealed in the Bonus Video episode and this episode at the end.

According to external data and analytics, in 2022, The Neoliberal Round Podcast did our thing and people loved it.  1. We created 4,808 minutes of content, that's more than 96 percent more content than other creators in the news category.  2. What's Happening in the Russian-Ukraine War was the number one Podcast. 3. The Podcast Travels the Globe: Top 5 in shared podcast globally 4. Something happened between March 13th and 19th: We had 640 percent more listeners in an average week than any other week. 5. The Podcast in among the top 21 percent of podcasts where our listeners also follow the podcast. 6. According to the statisticians, our listeners are ENTHUSIASTS - when a podcast is released, they are the first to tune in.  7. We created 10 videos, 5 polls and 46 Q and A's. 8. We increased our production by 952 % hours of Podcasts 9. We had 744 % increase in Listeners. 10. 650 % increase in Followers. 11. Top 5 among 33 fans 12. Number 1 among 18 fans. SPECIAL SHOUT OUT TO KEVIN AND WINSTON OUR DONORS THROUGHTOUT 2021 WHO HAS HELPED BY CONTRIBUTING A SMALL MONTHLY AMOUNT TO THE PODCAST. THANK YOU. THANK YOU ANCHOR.FM AND SPOTIFY FOR PROVIDING THIS PLATFORM.

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This is a Bonus to the Series on The Sentencing Foundation. We recently carried a series, Parts 1, 2 and 3, where we covered the launch of their website. It was an event which featured several benefactors, stakeholders, academics, judges, professionals, business professionals, ex-offenders who shared their stories. The Organizers also took the time to talk about the foundation's work and raise awareness about Resource-based Sentencing and Supervision. The last episode in the series included Rosalind Blackwell's sharing her story via audio. However, we did not provide the video. This is the video of Rosalind's presentation at the event in center City Philadelphia on December 1, 2022. 

We discuss these questions on the Podcast today, which features several contributors, Maurice, Joesph, Jermaine, Donte and Renaldo McKenzie, Host. The Episode is powerful and highly explosive with intense arguments between the commentators especially concerning the Brittney Griner release as it has become a contentious subject in America, given what the US had to give up to get the WNBA star.  The episode is divided into three main segments where each of the questions above are discussed separately.

In segment 1, I make this point that: Americans we must know that when we visit countries like #russia #china, we must be on "pins and needles". Brittney Griner broke a law that we think was nothing but when in Rome do as the Romans do for others are looking to opportunities to gain political advantage. You may visit our community page on Spotify, Reddit or Twitter and log your reply to the poll question on who won the trade between the US and Russia - regarding Britney Griner. 

In the second segment: ➤ John Anthony Castro A US 2024 Presidential Candidate replied via Twitter to Former President Donald J. Trump inciteful and violence-riddled tweet for he had an #ulteriormotive-another #insurrection and demonstration of extremist violence against democracy and the people and this great USA. Mr. Castro said: “and there you have it. He’s finally shown his true colors. He wants to terminate the US Constitution. For those of us that are Constitutional Conservatives, we will go to any lengths to ensure this never happens. What’s the penalty for treason again?” #realJohnAnthonyCastro via Twitter. He’s spot on and seems to be doing critical thinking and wide analysis here, looking beyond the surface of #donaldjtrump statements, which seems to resemble similar statements leading up the January 6 insurrection. Further, it would seem that Mr. Trump has not learnt anything. No #justice or accountability have been meted out to the minds behind the January 6 Attack. Only the foot soldiers and working class, probably the #lumpen who are easily used to do the work of those who through stealth and strategy and words that enrage, inflame promote division and violence to gain or maintain an advantage. 

In segment 3: I end with a brief commentary: You can’t require people to do something that in order for them to do it they must pay huge sums of money to greedy insurance companies that sell the service the very law is mandating. 

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I met up with a group of young people in Center City Philadelphia, who had set up a prayer station in City Hall, offering prayers, sharing hot chocolate and their faith. In fact, I interviewed two of the young people present, Collin and Mckenna, who spent the time to talk with me about their own transformation experience, sharing their faith from a handbook. Importantly, we were reminded that Orthodox Christians views salvation from a "theology of the already but not yet" - we are saved, we are being saved and we shall be saved, indication the transformational journey of the Christian experience. While speaking with Collin and McKenna, you could hear the other YAM youths announcing, "Hot chocolate, free bibles..." and praying for people who stopped to peruse the tables and to have coffee or grab some free literature. Towards the end, I sing a song that was written and composed by my twin brother, Ricardo McKenzie and yours truly - Renaldo McKenzie - years ago, that we had performed at a "Youth for Christ" Event and won the Caribbean Duet Competiton for. It's entitled: "Why Don't You Call Upon the Divine". The YWAM group wears red and white and will be in Center City for the rest of the week and probably the month from 11:00am - 3:00pm with their Prayer Station, offering prayers and sharing free literature, words of encouragement, prayers and their faith.

Who are YWAM: "Youth With A Mission" reaches out in 180+ countries through three main areas — Evangelism, Training and Mercy Ministry.

Their ministries cover every sphere of society, including ship-based medical care, performing arts teams, Bible training programs, business coaching, sports ministries, anti-trafficking work, and many more. From a late-night vision of waves of young people reaching every continent, given to a 20-year-old in the Bahamas, to a global ministry with over 20,000 workers, the growth of YWAM is the story of God’s inspiration, God’s grace for many mistakes, and the creativity of the Holy Spirit’s leading. The heart of YWAM–to worship God, to serve God’s global purposes, and to champion young people–remains as strong as it was in the beginning. You may visit them at www.ywam.org

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Do you believe that Resource-Based Sentencing & Supervision dilutes punishment as a deterrence to crime, since opportunities are limited or lacking in communities where some may still gain from turning to illegality? But not all crimes stem from lack of opportunities, some are a result of poor or sudden decision-making to gain advantage or from having adrenaline-rush leading to actions devoid of conscience a critical thinking in the moment; and that could be any of us. So, the answer cannot be lopsided, but the opening question is. For this episode, we continue to explore the Sentencing Funding whose Web Release event was held recently in Philadelphia, December 1, 2023. We were present and provided coverage, interviewing several of the organizers, board members, other attendees who were either benefactor, stakeholders, ex-offenders, Institutions heads etc. Today is the final part in the series. The episode will feature Rosalind Blackwell, an ex-offender who is now running her own re-entry program in Philadelphia. She makes a powerful point saying: “we can keep spending $45,000.00 per year to house in-mates or we can let Judge Sawyer not re-sentence them and send them to her re-entry program and will pay them 15/hr. in wages… I’m a testimony of what can be done [and needs to be done]," Rosalind B. And there’s no denying that. Nevertheless, there are those who still argue that those who have been victimized, by their offenders who have served their time and or got their times cut short on good behavior and are now or can now get access to opportunity and resources, may still be reeling from that victimization, suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or some setbacks caused by the victimization of the crime and lack access and opportunity or worthwhile recovery of their loss. What actions are there to also improve or assist those who have suffer setbacks from crime/violence & how do we reconcile these detractions from the program?

However, every crime or violent act cannot and must not be viewed in the general and must be taken on the merits of the particular crime. So, the program towards restoring an individual through the provision of resources requires a deeper understanding of incarcerations, victimization, relative deprivation, poverty, racism and discrimination, bad policing and new discoveries in legal matters and the law, rehabilitation, and also the preservation of society. So, towards the end of the episode, we brought back the interview we did earlier with Judge Sawyer who provided more details about the weakness of sentencing and the need for resourced-based sentencing and supervision. 

Finally, I concluded that we are reminded in scriptures, that all have sinned a have fallen short; there is not one that is righteous. So, we are all in need of restoration & forgiveness. Lest we forget the golden rule, do unto others what we want others to do unto us. Hence, we must be able to move beyond ourselves & situations in order to see the bigger picture then we can truly move to social action. Importantly, justice is not just about finding fault, but also restoring both the victim and the perpetrator as both goes hand in hand. Therefore, we cannot be selfish in our pity and victimization, but must move to forgiveness as we are reminded that judge not lest ye be judge, and no man is so pure that at any point he may find himself somewhere he was not before and requires the same mercy that he had once with-held when he was the hand that held the handle. Rev. Renaldo McKenzie is an Author/Academic, Creator/Host of The Neoliberal Round Podcast, which is available anywhere you get your stream, including Anchor.fm. Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Radio Public, Google Podcast, Podvine, the Audible, I-Heart Radio, the Alexa App, renaldocmckenzie.com, theneoliberal.com etc. Support us at https://anchor.fm/theneoliberal.com/support

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