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The Pulse Part 20: Democracy on the Line, Kickoff on the Clock
Renaldo sits down in Philadelphia with Twin Brother Ricardo Mckenzie and Media Consultant Paul Booth for a rapid-fire Pulse: Trump’s rhetoric and “unity,” the constitutionality of sending National Guard into cities, whether militarized policing reduces crime, the real drivers of violence (poverty and inequality), and the right’s gerrymandering blitz. Then a quick pivot to sports: the Eagles’ outlook, the Chiefs loss, and why Jalen Hurts doesn’t need anyone’s validation. Straight talk, no varnish—politics, culture, and football from Philly.
Opening in Philly — Ricardo joins Renaldo in-studio; why the moment feels tense but clarifying.
Trump & “unity” — Missed chances to cool rhetoric; what a president owes the whole country.
National Guard in cities — Legal/constitutional questions; why militarization isn’t a long-term public-safety strategy.
Root causes of crime — Relative deprivation, poverty, and inequality vs. short-run deterrence; the budget tradeoff between troops/police and opportunity programs.
Gun violence — Responsibility of ownership and the policy gap between mass shootings and everyday violence.
Gerrymandering — Texas and beyond; why “process vs. power grab” defines the map fight, and how Democrats should respond.
Sports pivot — Eagles confidence, Saquon’s move, Chiefs’ stumble, and Hurts’ business-first mentality.
Calls to action — Support, subscribe, and follow links (as you read on air).
Long show notes / summary
Opening in Philly — Ricardo joins Renaldo in-studio; why the moment feels tense but clarifying.
Trump & “unity” — Missed chances to cool rhetoric; what a president owes the whole country.
National Guard in cities — Legal/constitutional questions; why militarization isn’t a long-term public-safety strategy.
Root causes of crime — Relative deprivation, poverty, and inequality vs. short-run deterrence; the budget tradeoff between troops/police and opportunity programs.
Gun violence — Responsibility of ownership and the policy gap between mass shootings and everyday violence.
Gerrymandering — Texas and beyond; why “process vs. power grab” defines the map fight, and how Democrats should respond.
Sports pivot — Eagles confidence, Saquon’s move, Chiefs’ stumble, and Hurts’ business-first mentality.
- Calls to action — Support, subscribe, and follow links (as you read on air).
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Philadelphia politics; militarized policing; National Guard in cities; crime & poverty; gun violence; gerrymandering; 2025 agenda; Jalen Hurts; Eagles vs Chiefs; The NeoLiberal Round; The Pulse
This episode contains frank discussion of violence, race, and politics.
Content advisory
This episode contains frank discussion of violence, race, and politics.
Renaldo McKenzie is the Creator and Host of The Neoliberal Round Podcast and President of The Neoliberal (The Neoliberal Corporation). Renaldo is author of Neoliberalism.
Ricardo Mckenzie is a Co-Producer and Vice President of The Neoliberal.
Paul Booth is a Media Consultant, Part Owner of The Coaster News Paper in New Jersey and a Board member at The Neoliberal
Email us at [email protected] or [email protected]
Visit us at https://theneoliberal.com
Support us: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=USSJLFU2HRVAQ
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By Renaldo MckenzieRenaldo sits down in Philadelphia with Twin Brother Ricardo Mckenzie and Media Consultant Paul Booth for a rapid-fire Pulse: Trump’s rhetoric and “unity,” the constitutionality of sending National Guard into cities, whether militarized policing reduces crime, the real drivers of violence (poverty and inequality), and the right’s gerrymandering blitz. Then a quick pivot to sports: the Eagles’ outlook, the Chiefs loss, and why Jalen Hurts doesn’t need anyone’s validation. Straight talk, no varnish—politics, culture, and football from Philly.
Opening in Philly — Ricardo joins Renaldo in-studio; why the moment feels tense but clarifying.
Trump & “unity” — Missed chances to cool rhetoric; what a president owes the whole country.
National Guard in cities — Legal/constitutional questions; why militarization isn’t a long-term public-safety strategy.
Root causes of crime — Relative deprivation, poverty, and inequality vs. short-run deterrence; the budget tradeoff between troops/police and opportunity programs.
Gun violence — Responsibility of ownership and the policy gap between mass shootings and everyday violence.
Gerrymandering — Texas and beyond; why “process vs. power grab” defines the map fight, and how Democrats should respond.
Sports pivot — Eagles confidence, Saquon’s move, Chiefs’ stumble, and Hurts’ business-first mentality.
Calls to action — Support, subscribe, and follow links (as you read on air).
Long show notes / summary
Opening in Philly — Ricardo joins Renaldo in-studio; why the moment feels tense but clarifying.
Trump & “unity” — Missed chances to cool rhetoric; what a president owes the whole country.
National Guard in cities — Legal/constitutional questions; why militarization isn’t a long-term public-safety strategy.
Root causes of crime — Relative deprivation, poverty, and inequality vs. short-run deterrence; the budget tradeoff between troops/police and opportunity programs.
Gun violence — Responsibility of ownership and the policy gap between mass shootings and everyday violence.
Gerrymandering — Texas and beyond; why “process vs. power grab” defines the map fight, and how Democrats should respond.
Sports pivot — Eagles confidence, Saquon’s move, Chiefs’ stumble, and Hurts’ business-first mentality.
- Calls to action — Support, subscribe, and follow links (as you read on air).
SEO keywords / tags
Philadelphia politics; militarized policing; National Guard in cities; crime & poverty; gun violence; gerrymandering; 2025 agenda; Jalen Hurts; Eagles vs Chiefs; The NeoLiberal Round; The Pulse
This episode contains frank discussion of violence, race, and politics.
Content advisory
This episode contains frank discussion of violence, race, and politics.
Renaldo McKenzie is the Creator and Host of The Neoliberal Round Podcast and President of The Neoliberal (The Neoliberal Corporation). Renaldo is author of Neoliberalism.
Ricardo Mckenzie is a Co-Producer and Vice President of The Neoliberal.
Paul Booth is a Media Consultant, Part Owner of The Coaster News Paper in New Jersey and a Board member at The Neoliberal
Email us at [email protected] or [email protected]
Visit us at https://theneoliberal.com
Support us: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=USSJLFU2HRVAQ