Did the Democrats really drag out the shutdown for 41 days only to score a political point over healthcare? That makes no sense. Pundits on the Podcast argue over the winners and losers of the shutdown and whether the Democrats came looking like the villains who caused the shutdown. Renaldo McKenzie sits down with co-hosts Ricardo McKenzie and Straight Talker Randy Travis to discuss.
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Today we had Municipal/local and Some Gubernatorial elections today. On this Short episode take of Straight Talk Host Renaldo McKenzie speak with Straight Talker Randy, Moderate Democrat, about why this election matter. He shared that he would not usually go out to vote in mud terms or local elections but Today he did. Hear why.
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Renaldo McKenzie of The Neoliberal discusses the latest from Jamaica as Hurricane wanders along Jamaica's shorelines in the Caribbean Sea. Ramon Henry and Dwight McKoy join Renaldo on The Neoliberal Round to provide an update on the Hurricane and Jamaica's preparedness.
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Renaldo discusses the upcoming bout between Pagan V Montgomery and also chatted with Felix Parilla 11-0 and is also featured in a match on Thursday October 23 2025 at the Coliseo Pedrin zorrilla Puerto Rico. The events will kick off at 5:30pm. A Production of The Neoliberal Corporationhttps://theneoliberal.com and renaldocmckenzie.comSubscribe to The Neoliberal Round
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trailer 3 to Faith, Freedom and the Fault Lines of Love, A Dialogue by Renaldo McKenzie with Ricardo McKenzie Featuring Bryce Eddy on The Neoliberal Round Podcast
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This is a continuation of the Episode with Eddy Bryce. We pick up from the Point on Vengeance and Letitia James where Bryce tries to make the point that Trump's attacks on his enemies such as Letittia James is just and Godly and poetic Justice.
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In this thought-provoking episode, Renaldo McKenzie and co-host Ricardo McKenzie sit down with Bryce Eddy of Turning Point USA and The Bryce Eddy Show for an open conversation on faith, unity, and the fractured moral landscape of modern America.From the meaning of biblical love to the paradoxes of liberty and inclusion, this dialogue challenges easy answers and exposes deeper divides. Can true love heal a polarized nation — or has faith itself become a new frontier of division?🎙️ Listen on The Neoliberal Round Podcast — where dialogue replaces dogma and conversation sparks change.Op-Ed: “When Love Becomes a Border: Lessons from My Conversation with Bryce Eddy”By Renaldo C. McKenzie | The Neoliberal PostAfter sitting with Bryce Eddy, I realized that love, liberty, and faith — three words that should bind us — can also become battlegrounds.1. Love that Costs vs. Love that ConfinesTrue love is sacrificial, not selective. It builds bridges even when it bleeds. The love of Christ was constructive — it healed lepers and listened to sinners — but the love often preached by the new right is conditional, tied to ideological conformity. Their love welcomes you only if you look, think, or pray the same.2. Jesus the DisruptorBryce spoke of all-inclusivity, but his inclusivity lacked diversity. Jesus did not reinforce religious order — he upended it. His ministry broke barriers between Jew and Gentile, male and female, slave and free. When inclusion becomes uniformity, it ceases to be divine and becomes doctrinal control.3. Liberty RewrittenTheir liberty and individualism are not what the Enlightenment nor the Gospel envisioned. Instead, they reflect an authoritarian individualism — a “freedom” that punishes dissent. Theirs is liberty with a leash: patriotic, pious, and policed. It’s a corruption of both Christian and liberal ideals.4. Ethnocentrism Cloaked as Evangelism Bryce’s worldview risks conflating faith with culture — a form of Orientalism and Occidentalism that paints “the Christian West” as morally superior. Yet, it is no more “our principle to kill” than it is Islam’s or anyone else’s. Violence is not religious — it is human. To assume otherwise is to weaponize culture itself. In the end, I learned that love without diversity becomes ideology, and liberty without empathy becomes tyranny. The work ahead isn’t to silence voices like Bryce’s — it’s to invite them into a broader, braver table where faith is not a fence but a fire — lighting the way for all.
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Renaldo pushes back on Bryce's claims that the mutilation of girls as a principle of Islam. Coming up Tonight on The Neoliberal: Part 1 of a two-part episode of The Neoliberal Round featuring Bryce Eddy of Turning Points USA and the Bryce Eddy Show. He joins me with my co-host Ricardo McKenzie to discuss American politics, Turning Points and why he supports Trump. Here is a 2-minute trailer of the upcoming show. It premieres later at 7pm. Subscribe on any stream, find your podcast stream here: The Neoliberal Round by Renaldo McKenzie https://anchor.fm/theneoliberal; and also on our Youtube Channel https://youtube.com/@renaldomckenzie. We will publish an op-ed of the interview in The Neoliberal Post https://renaldocmckenzie.com and The Neoliberal Journals https://theneoliberal.com
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Author Renaldo provides an update on Neoliberalism Book 2.
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Author Renaldo McKenzie discusses the upcoming book Neoliberal Globalization reconsidered, Unfair Competition and The Death of Nations, Co-Authored by Martin Oppenheimer.
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Episode Script: “Faith, Film, and the Future Featuring Abria Jackson”
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[Intro]
Hello everyone, and welcome to another episode of The Neoliberal Round Podcast. I’m your host, Rev. Renaldo McKenzie.
Today, I’m honored to sit with the dynamic, ever-charming, and deeply talented Abria Jackson—an actress, mentor, and graduate student whose career and calling blend art, faith, and service.
Abria recently starred in Night of Violence, which opened at the prestigious FrightFest in the UK. She traveled to London with her mother to witness the premiere, and we’ll talk about that powerful experience. We’ll also dive into her work on Law & Order: Organized Crime, her inspirations from Viola Davis and Halle Berry, her mentoring of young women, and her pursuit of a master’s degree in Clinical and Counseling Psychology.
[Segment 1 – The UK Premiere]
Renaldo: What was it like, sitting in that London theater with your mom, watching your film open FrightFest?
Abria: “It was very emotional. My father passed away a couple of years ago, and he was so supportive of my dream. Knowing my mom was in the audience reminded me that I have people who love me and support me. I also felt like my dad was there, watching from heaven. My mom was cheering, even when no one else was, and people around her were cracking up—it was unforgettable.”
Renaldo: What did it mean personally to have her there?
Abria: “It felt full circle. God was reminding me to keep going, that I’m on the right path. The fact that my mom was alive and present for that moment—it meant everything.”
[Segment 2 – Acting as Healing]
Renaldo: You mentioned Catwoman, a Black rock star, and Tanya from Mortal Kombat as dream roles. Why those?
Abria: “All three connect directly to my childhood. They’d heal my inner child. Acting was more than entertainment—it was spiritual. Growing up, life wasn’t always glitter and rainbows. Acting gave me an outlet, and now keeping that inner child alive helps me bring truth to every role.”
[Segment 3 – Balancing Faith, Career, and Self-Care]
Renaldo: How do you balance school, career, and everything else?
Abria: “I’m very intentional with my time. I write everything in my planner and make sure I hit my goals. But I also remind myself that you can’t pour from an empty cup. Self-care matters. For me, that’s $5 Tuesdays at the movies—it’s my reset.”
Renaldo: And your faith?
Abria: “Faith keeps me going. My mom once bought a name meaning that said Aabria means faith. That’s my story. When auditions don’t come, when money’s tight—faith carries me.”
[Segment 4 – Mentorship & Psychology]
Renaldo: Beyond acting, you’re also co-leading a mentorship group for teen girls and pursuing a master’s in counseling. What inspired that?
Abria: “Even in high school, people would come up to me and share their lives. It felt like a gift God placed in me. Now I want to perfect that gift—get licensed, gain knowledge, and help people in ways that blend spirituality and service.”
[Segment 5 – Vision & Legacy]
Renaldo: Looking ahead, what legacy do you want to build?
Abria: “When God calls me home, I want people to say my life was an act of faith. Of course, I want roles that move people. But more than that, I want to be remembered as someone who served—who gave advice, helped people, and carried them through. What profits a person to gain the world but lose their soul? Character and service—that’s the legacy I want.”
[Closing]
Abria Jackson is more than an actress—she is a storyteller, a servant, and a woman of faith. From Philly to London, from film sets to mentorship circles, her journey reminds us that art and service can walk hand in hand.
You can follow Abria on Instagram at @itsabriajackson and on TikTok under her name.
And stay tuned for her upcoming TV series Losing My Pride, expected in 2026.
Thank you for listening to The Neoliberal Round Podcast. Until next time—walk good.
This episode of The Neoliberal Round Podcast features the dynamic Abria Jackson, actress, mentor, and graduate student, in conversation with Rev. Renaldo McKenzie.
Fresh off her UK premiere at FrightFest for Night of Violence, Abria talks about bringing her mom to London for the milestone, her inspirations from Viola Davis and Halle Berry, and how faith keeps her grounded as she balances acting, mentorship, and graduate studies in Clinical and Counseling Psychology.
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On this raw, uncut and unedited episode short, of Straight Talk, Renaldo chats with Randy and Phil about Free Speech and the Return of Jimmy Kimmel on ABC.
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Five years ago I blogged: “A great civilization is not conquered from without until it has destroyed itself from within” (W. Durant).
I was reminded of this while watching the Prime Video Movie Apocalypto. I’d recommend that y’all watch it.
Now If Trump, the GOP and MAGA want “America to be Great Again”, they may want to first stop the bleeding from within instead of applying tactics that exacerbate the wound and destroy what’s left of American greatness like that of the Mayan Kingdom. Great civilizations fall because of leaders and their supporters who share and defend their wild ideologies that put people against each other and stifle diversity and liberalism.
A great America is a strong America that looks out for all its peoples so that they can be resolute in defending any attack from without.
Black lives matter and so does white lives. Women are independent and firm just as their male counterparts. And the freedom to express our uniqueness in various forms without denigrating or denying anyone expression over another is valued and protected so as to strengthen our unity inspite of our diversity!
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Question: Do you agree that Kamala Harris is not interesting and charismatic enough to be considered a leader? Twin Brothers Ricardo and Renaldo McKenzie debate whether Kamala was uncharismatic and not interesting during the last presidential election and throughout her time as VP and on Rachel Maddow Show last night 9.22.2025. It was former Presidential Candidate Kamala Harris first Live TV interview since loosing which also happen to mark the eve of the release of her new book. So the timing was no coincidence.
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The Pulse, Part 21 — Twins Debate Kamala’s Lack of Charisma
INTRO (Host):
Welcome back to The Pulse. Today, the Twins spar over a sticky question: does charisma matter more than competence — and what does that mean for Kamala Harris? Buckle up.
BEAT 1 — Opening & Set-up
The Twins set the scene, warming the audience up with humor and framing the debate around “charisma” as not just style, but a political currency that either builds bridges or burns them.
BEAT 2 — Charisma vs. Competence
They wrestle with whether voters are persuaded by gravitas, policy chops, or just good vibes. One insists that competence should win out; the other argues that without charisma, the competence never gets heard.
BEAT 3 — Kamala Harris’s Record & Narrative
The talk shifts to Harris’s background: prosecutor, Senator, now VP. They ask — why hasn’t that résumé translated into presence on the national stage?
BEAT 4 — Comparisons & 2024/2025 Landscape
The Twins draw comparisons with Biden, Trump, and others. Polls, debates, swing voters — does Harris have the juice to cut through the noise?
BEAT 5 — Media Framing & Gender/Race
They critique the press: how much of this “charisma gap” is her, and how much is media bias against a Black woman in power?
BEAT 6 — Policy Substance
They highlight the disconnect: voters hear about vibes, not Harris’s policy work on the economy, student loans, and foreign affairs.
BEAT 7 — Listener Q&A / Closing
Questions roll in — is “likability” just a code word? Or does charisma, like oxygen, simply vanish when absent?
OUTRO (Host):
That’s today’s pulse check. If you learned something, send this to a friend, rate the show, and let us know what we missed. Until next time — keep your mind sharp and your heart open.
Randy declares he plans to boycott ABC until they reinstate Jimmy Kimmel. This is The Neoliberal Round Podcast Straight Talk – Part 2: Jimmy Kimmel
Renaldo McKenzie (Host):
Welcome back to The Neoliberal Round Podcast. This is another episode of Straight Talk, where we cut through the noise and speak plainly. We are in Philadelphia tonight, and before you go anywhere—let’s dive right into it.
Renaldo:
Do you watch Jimmy Kimmel?
Guest:
Occasionally.
Renaldo:
So, what do you think about the Jimmy Kimmel show being suspended by Disney and ABC?
Guest:
I think it’s crazy. The best part of the show is always the beginning—the monologue. Especially when he’s talking about the President.
Renaldo:
Right. So do you think that’s the reason the show got suspended? Because of the political edge in those monologues?
Guest:
Absolutely. That was the highlight of the show, and they couldn’t handle it. Let’s be honest—we’ve got an orange lunatic in the White House, and Kimmel was one of the few willing to call it out.
Renaldo:
(Laughs) Careful now, we don’t want them coming after this show.
Guest:
Hey—I’m just saying what I’m saying. It’s a free country, isn’t it?
Renaldo:
And that’s exactly the point. The views expressed here don’t necessarily represent The Neoliberal Round, but the principle of free speech matters. If we start silencing comedians for calling out power, where does it stop?
[Transition music beat]
Renaldo:
Here’s the thing: comedy has always been a truth-telling platform. From Richard Pryor to Jon Stewart to Kimmel, satire exposes hypocrisy. That’s what scares institutions—they’d rather suspend a show than let uncomfortable truths air.
Guest:
Exactly. It’s easier to silence the messenger than confront the message.
Renaldo:
And that’s why we’re here on Straight Talk—to remind you that democracy only works if we can laugh, critique, and hold leaders accountable without fear.
[Outro music fades in]
Renaldo:
This is The Neoliberal Round Podcast. Thanks for joining us for Part 2 of our Straight Talk series on Jimmy Kimmel. Until next time—stay tuned, stay critical, and as always, stay free.
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Today is a really sad day. My little “brother” “mentee” and “friend” Malik Tribble was found dead in a black dodge car on Bmbrey street in North Philly; … killed and his body wrapped in a plastic bag and placed in the trunk of the said dodge car that was reported stolen. Violence is abhorred; yet we give ourselves the tools (guns) to carry out our wild intentions, and our world provides the stimulation and socialization that desensitize tge violence of killing e.g. “GTA”, “Baddies”, “Young and wreckless” and violent music dominate our purviews; we even have leaders who exacerbate violence by politicizing the will to address it, and have all but abandon “love” which expresses itself in constructive and sacrificial means. Not a sacrifice of martyrdom or what suicide bombers may wrongfully embrace as theirs. Love does not kill it heals and does not mock and discriminate but provides hope and empowering ways to help to preserve life and not just a particular life or way. If we are focus on ourselves then we will loose the dynamism of our world and the love for oneanother. Nevertheless, we build walls that we kill ourselves to jump over. Let there be Love.
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There is breaking news on CNN: Utah prosecutors have charged the alleged shooter of Charlie Kirk with murder. The Justice Department has announced it will seek the death penalty against the 22-year-old suspect.
I have a lot of breaking comments to make, and the first is this: we are learning that the shooter, a 22-year-old young man who shot and killed Kirk, grew up in a Republican household — a white, suburban home. This already complicates the narratives forming around the case.
Reports suggest there was a conversation between the shooter and his roommate — or his boyfriend’s roommate — who happened to be transitioning. In that exchange, the shooter allegedly described his father as a “diehard MAGA fan, a diehard supporter, a diehard racist.” This is not incidental background; it reveals something about the environment in which the suspect was formed.
Predictably, Trumpists and radical Republicans are already spinning this, pointing fingers at the left, claiming that the shooter was “radicalized” by liberal culture. They even threaten war against liberals and liberal institutions in response. But the facts undermine that narrative. There is no evidence that this young man was radicalized by the left. Psychology tells us something different.
What we are seeing here is a clash of identities within one home. The father, wrapped up in Trump’s MAGA bandwagon, moved further right. The son, in rebellion, moved in the opposite direction. This is not unusual. Developmental psychology shows us that children in politically or religiously rigid homes often push against those boundaries. Here, the son’s rebellion was intensified by his father’s extreme positions, and it spiraled into something tragic.
This is not about absolving the shooter. Murder is murder. But if we are serious about preventing tragedies like this, we must understand radicalization not as a simple product of “the other side,” but as something that grows within fractured households, in communities where intolerance and extremism feed one another.
The lesson? America’s culture wars are not waged only in politics or online. They take root in living rooms, at dinner tables, between fathers and sons. And when we ignore the psychology of rebellion, resentment, and identity, we risk more young people turning violent — not because they were “programmed” by one side, but because they were caught in a cycle of radicalization at home.
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