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Quintin Hayes joins me from Virginia to discuss recent elections, what led to the results, and what it means going forward into 2022 and 2024. Quintin's Socials: Twitter:@QuintinHayesJr1 •Be sure to review and subscribe!• - My social media - Instagram:@CC_1823 Twitter:@calvincullen18 - Consider Donating/Supporting: - Poor People's Campaign: https://www.poorpeoplescampaign.org/ - No Excuses PAC: https://www.noexcusespac.com - Take Back Our Republic: https://takeback.org - Alabama Arise: https://alarise.org/ - Wolf PAC: https://wolf-pac.com/ - Nuestro PAC: https://www.nuestropac.com/ - Retail, Wholesale and Department Union: https://www.rwdsu.info/ - Service Industry Employees Union: https://www.seiu.org/ - Institute For Policy Studies: https://ips-dc.org

Glad to have Logan Pruitt on with me to discuss some of his fitness life goals and personal fitness advice. We touch on the end of Afghanistan war and the on going border immigration crisis. Logan's Socials: Instagram:@ldp.fitness TikTok:@ldp.fitness •Be sure to review and subscribe!• - My social media - Instagram:@CC_1823 Twitter:@calvincullen18 - Consider Donating/Supporting: - Poor People's Campaign: https://www.poorpeoplescampaign.org/ - No Excuses PAC: https://www.noexcusespac.com - Take Back Our Republic: https://takeback.org - Alabama Arise: https://alarise.org/ - Wolf PAC: https://wolf-pac.com/ - Nuestro PAC: https://www.nuestropac.com/ - Retail, Wholesale and Department Union: https://www.rwdsu.info/ - Service Industry Employees Union: https://www.seiu.org/ - Institute For Policy Studies: https://ips-dc.org

I'm back, but things are different. Stay safe out there folks. •Be sure to review and subscribe!• - My social media - Instagram:@CC_1823 Twitter:@calvincullen18

This short episode is focused on highlighting some of the latest stories related to our changing climate. - Learn more for yourself. - Pacific Northwest Heatwave: https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2021/07/07/pacific-northwest-heat-wave-climate/?outputType=amp - Wet-Bulb Temperatures: https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.6088415 - Midwest Flooding: https://amp.auroraadvertiser.net/amp/7872876002 - •Be sure to review and subscribe!• - My social media - Instagram:@CC_1823 Twitter:@calvincullen18 - Consider Donating/Supporting: - Poor People's Campaign: https://www.poorpeoplescampaign.org/ - No Excuses PAC: https://www.noexcusespac.com - Take Back Our Republic: https://takeback.org - Alabama Arise: https://alarise.org/ - Wolf PAC: https://wolf-pac.com/ - Nuestro PAC: https://www.nuestropac.com/ - Retail, Wholesale and Department Union: https://www.rwdsu.info/ - Service Industry Employees Union: https://www.seiu.org/ - Institute For Policy Studies: https://ips-dc.org

In a return after a short break this episode I breakdown the fight for HR.1 along and give some thoughts on recent developments. Check out my appearance on The People's Basics Podcast on YouTube in this link: https://youtu.be/meq68HKXEUA •Be sure to review and subscribe!• My social media Instagram:@CC_1823 Twitter:@calvincullen18 Consider Donating/Supporting: Poor People's Campaign: https://www.poorpeoplescampaign.org/ No Excuses PAC: https://www.noexcusespac.com Take Back Our Republic: https://takeback.org Alabama Arise: https://alarise.org/ Wolf PAC: https://wolf-pac.com/ Nuestro PAC: https://www.nuestropac.com/ Retail, Wholesale and Department Union: https://www.rwdsu.info/ Service Industry Employees Union: https://www.seiu.org/ Institute For Policy Studies: https://ips-dc.org

This episode I revisit the Poor People's Campaign 14 Policy Priorities for the Biden Administration's first 100 days, which I first covered in S2 Ep.4 January. I'll breakdown where they've hit and missed along with my thoughts on the need for a new era of American economic policy. •Be sure to review and subscribe!• My social media Instagram:@CC_1823 Twitter:@calvincullen18 Consider Donating/Supporting: Poor People's Campaign: https://www.poorpeoplescampaign.org/ Read those 14 policies priorities yourself: https://www.poorpeoplescampaign.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/14-Policy-Priorities_v3.pdf No Excuses PAC: https://www.noexcusespac.com Take Back Our Republic: https://takeback.org Alabama Arise: https://alarise.org/ Wolf PAC: https://wolf-pac.com/ Nuestro PAC: https://www.nuestropac.com/ Retail, Wholesale and Department Union: https://www.rwdsu.info/ Service Industry Employees Union: https://www.seiu.org/ Institute For Policy Studies: https://ips-dc.org

This episode I give a brief description of and my opinion on the Biden infrastructure proposals. I also talk on the problems facing getting substantive policy improvements for poor and working people passed in the Biden Era. •Be sure to review and subscribe!• My social media Instagram:@CC_1823 Twitter:@calvincullen18 Consider Donating/Supporting: Poor People's Campaign: https://www.poorpeoplescampaign.org/ Read those 14 policies priorities yourself: https://www.poorpeoplescampaign.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/14-Policy-Priorities_v3.pdf No Excuses PAC: https://www.noexcusespac.com Take Back Our Republic: https://takeback.org Alabama Arise: https://alarise.org/ Wolf PAC: https://wolf-pac.com/ Nuestro PAC: https://www.nuestropac.com/ Retail, Wholesale and Department Union: https://www.rwdsu.info/ Service Industry Employees Union: https://www.seiu.org/ Institute For Policy Studies: https://ips-dc.org

Excited about this episode wherein I discuss Income Inequality with Oscar Ocampo, a researcher with the Institute for Policy Studies. We also discuss various policy proposals that IPS identify as potential ways to address and reduce Income Inequality in our nation. •Be sure to review and subscribe!• IPS Website: https://ips-dc.org IPS Twitter/IG:@IPS_DC My social media Instagram:@CC_1823 Twitter:@calvincullen18 Consider Donating/Supporting: Poor People's Campaign: https://www.poorpeoplescampaign.org/ No Excuses PAC: https://www.noexcusespac.com Take Back Our Republic: https://takeback.org Alabama Arise: https://alarise.org/ Wolf PAC: https://wolf-pac.com/ Nuestro PAC: https://www.nuestropac.com/ Retail, Wholesale and Department Union: https://www.rwdsu.info/ Service Industry Employees Union: https://www.seiu.org/

I'm back folks! After a break I'm in a new location and this episode I'm glad to give my thoughts on some recent political developments. (There's a lot I didn't cover due to time constraints but the show will be back regularly.) •Be sure to review and subscribe!• My social media Instagram:@CC_1823 Twitter:@calvincullen18 Consider Donating/Supporting: Poor People's Campaign: https://www.poorpeoplescampaign.org/ No Excuses PAC: https://www.noexcusespac.com Take Back Our Republic: https://takeback.org Alabama Arise: https://alarise.org/ Wolf PAC: https://wolf-pac.com/ Nuestro PAC: https://www.nuestropac.com/ Retail, Wholesale and Department Union: https://www.rwdsu.info/ Service Industry Employees Union: https://www.seiu.org/

This episode I'm glad to speak with Luis Abe Jim to discuss Three Wolves Pictures, a film production company based in Birmingham, Alabama. Luis gives us the detail on the beginning of the company and their first projects; their upcoming film Safe Havens set to premiere on September 17th of this year, what may be in the future for the company, advice for anyone seeking a career in filmmaking, and the creative potential in Alabama. Follow Three Wolves Pictures Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/threewolvespictures/ Instagram:@threewolvespictures - https://instagram.com/threewolvespictures •Be sure to review and subscribe!• My social media Instagram:@CC_1823 Twitter:@calvincullen18

This episode I give my thoughts on the ongoing Amazon Union vote sparked at the Bessemer Fulfillment Center, and the ways Alabama's state laws have worked against unionization. I also touch on the 2022 Alabama Senate race and who could replace incumbent Richard Shelby. Consider Donating/Supporting: Poor People's Campaign: https://www.poorpeoplescampaign.org/ No Excuses PAC: https://www.noexcusespac.com Take Back Our Republic: https://takeback.org Alabama Arise: https://alarise.org/ Wolf PAC: https://wolf-pac.com/ •Be sure to review and subscribe!• My social media Instagram:@CC_1823 Twitter:@calvincullen18

This episode I give my thoughts on the first days of the Biden Administration, and layout the 14 policy priorities of the Poor People's Campaign A National Call For Moral Revival which they hope to see in the first 100 days of the new administration and Congress. Read those 14 policies priorities yourself: https://www.poorpeoplescampaign.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/14-Policy-Priorities_v3.pdf Consider Donating/Supporting: Poor People's Campaign: https://www.poorpeoplescampaign.org/ No Excuses PAC: https://www.noexcusespac.com Take Back Our Republic: https://takeback.org Alabama Arise: https://alarise.org/ Wolf PAC: https://wolf-pac.com/ •Be sure to review and subscribe!• My social media Instagram:@CC_1823 Twitter:@calvincullen18

This episode I am excited to talk with Tyler Ruzich a friend and 2018 candidate for Governor of Kansas. Tyler and I discuss the moment our country is in, how we got to this point, and a look forward to what a Biden administration may bring. Tyler's Social Media IG:@t_bone_2000 Consider Donating/Supporting: Poor People's Campaign: https://www.poorpeoplescampaign.org/ No Excuses PAC: https://www.noexcusespac.com Take Back Our Republic: https://takeback.org Alabama Arise: https://alarise.org/ Wolf PAC: https://wolf-pac.com/ •Be sure to review and subscribe!• My social media Instagram:@CC_1823 Twitter:@calvincullen18

This episode I give my thoughts on the events of last week and discuss what's ahead as Biden prepares to take office. Particularly what we the people must do to assure policies that will help those that need it most. No Excuses PAC: https://www.noexcusespac.com •Be sure to review and subscribe!• My social media Instagram:@CC_1823 Twitter:@calvincullen18 Works Cited: ITEP Research on $2,000 Stimulus: https://itep.org/how-the-proposed-2000-cash-payments-compare-to-the-600-already-provided-by-congress/

On the first episode of of the new season I'm glad to speak with David Zell a member of Alabama Students Against Prison's or ASAP as we discuss the work and goals of the organization, along with the issues of our state and national criminal justice system. Get involved with ASAP: Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/alstudentsagainstprisons2020 Instagram: @alstudentsagainstprisons Twitter: @alagainstprison •Be sure to review and subscribe!• My social media Instagram:@CC_1823 Twitter:@calvincullen18

In this final episode of 2020 I give my thoughts on the latest headlines and developments in political news. *apologies for background noise* *Cedric Richmond not Charles Richmond* •Be sure to review and subscribe!• My social media Instagram:@CC_1823 Twitter:@calvincullen18

This episode I put forward the main policy points I'll be speaking on over the next few months and years until they become a reality. I Hope you join me in pushing our leaders toward the ideas that we need to better our economy for middle class and low income households and individuals. Works Cited: UBI Studies: https://sevenpillarsinstitute.org/universal-basic-income-empirical-studies/ Universal Healthcare/M4A Studies: https://www.healthcare-now.org/single-payer-studies/listing-of-single-payer-studies/ Legal Cannabis Reduces Opioid Deaths Study: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/08/190807092350.htm Extended UI doesn't correlate with employment study: https://news.yale.edu/2020/07/27/yale-study-finds-expanded-jobless-benefits-did-not-reduce-employment Quawan Charles Go Fund Me Link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/26s4fjvluo Vibestreet Studios Link: https://vibestreet.com/ •Be sure to review and subscribe!• My social media Instagram:@CC_1823 Twitter:@calvincullen18

This episode I give my post election thoughts and talk about the way forward for populist polices. Quawan Charles Go Fund Me Link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/26s4fjvluo Vibestreet Studios Link: https://vibestreet.com/ •Be sure to review and subscribe!• My social media Instagram:@CC_1823 Twitter:@calvincullen18

This episode I sit down with my dad Clint Cullen to discuss the election so far and what could be ahead after November 3rd. Clinton Cullen Poetry/Social Media: Instagram:@cc3768 Twitter:@CCunion9 Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/clint.cullen.5 •Be sure to review and subscribe!• My social media Instagram:@CC_1823 Twitter:@calvincullen18

This episode I give my final thoughts on the 2020 election and talk some ideas about how to better the future beyond this election. Vibestreet Studios Link: https://vibestreet.com/ •Be sure to review and subscribe!• My social media Instagram:@CC_1823 Twitter:@calvincullen18

This episode I discuss my thoughts on President Obama's latest pitch for Biden, and look back at his administration to explore what a Biden White House may reflect. Vibestreet Studios Link: https://vibestreet.com/ •Be sure to review and subscribe!• My social media Instagram:@CC_1823 Twitter:@calvincullen18

This episode I sit down and talk with Executive Director of Alabama Arise Robyn Hyden. Robyn and I discuss the work her and the team at Alabama Arise have done to better the lives of Alabama's low income areas and citizens through policy advocacy. I hope you enjoy the conversation we have about some of the issues facing our state. Alabama Arise Website: https://alarise.org/ Twitter:@AlabamaArise Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlabamaArise/ Robyn Hyden Social Media: Twitter:@RobynHyden •Be sure to review and subscribe!• My social media Instagram:@CC_1823 Twitter:@calvincullen18

This episode I talk about what's ahead this November and the possible reactions to the possible events on and after Election Day. Vibestreet Studios Link: https://vibestreet.com/ •Be sure to review and subscribe!• My social media Instagram:@CC_1823 Twitter:@calvincullen18

This episode I give my thoughts on the Supreme Court opening after the Passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, along with what should we should be looking for when discussing the confirmation process for a new Supreme Court Justice. Vibestreet Studios Link: https://vibestreet.com/ •Be sure to review and subscribe!• My social media Instagram:@CC_1823 Twitter:@calvincullen18

This episode I give my thoughts on where we are as a country in this moment and some ideas that would better the future. Take Back Our Republic Link: https://takeback.org/ •Be sure to review and subscribe!• My social media Instagram:@CC_1823 Twitter:@calvincullen18

In this episode I'm so excited to have Kaynen Pellegrino on to discuss his run for Alabama's 6th US House District. He's running as an independent with his key policies being Ranked Choice Voting, Student Debt Relief, Lessening abortion's through a legalization and investment in lower income areas, and last but not least decriminalizing marijuana. I hope you enjoy this conversation and if you like what you hear be sure to visit his site linked below. •Be sure to review and subscribe!• Kaynen's Twitter: @JustKaynenP Campaign Site: https://kaynenpellegrino20.wixsite.com/kaynenpellegrino-1 • My social media Instagram:@CC_1823 Twitter:@calvincullen18

In this episode I give my take on the Biden/Harris ticket announcement, this week's Democratic National Convention, and I talk about why this race is getting and may remain close with new polling numbers. •Be sure to review and subscribe!• Take Back Our Republic Link: https://takeback.org/ • My social media Instagram:@CC_1823 Twitter:@calvincullen18

In this episode I go through each side of congress' stimulus proposals and give my thoughts on what we can do better along with the bright side of things ahead. Yale Unemployment Report Link: https://news.yale.edu/2020/07/27/yale-study-finds-expanded-jobless-benefits-did-not-reduce-employment •Be sure to review and subscribe!• Take Back Our Republic Link: https://takeback.org/ Woke Vote Link: https://wokevote.us/ • My social media Instagram:@CC_1823 Twitter:@calvincullen18

This episode I speak with CJ Toney aka BroadwayBliff to talk about his Photography and Videography work through his company Imaginemeproductions. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did and be sure to check out his work! CJ's Social Media Instagram:@BroadwayBliff Twitter:@OFGBliff Imaginemeproductions Instagram:@Imaginemeproductions •Be sure to review and subscribe!• • My social media Instagram:@CC_1823 Twitter:@calvincullen18

This episode is focused on the happenings in Portland and what may be to come in other big cities as President Trump tries to bring “law and order” and I give my opinion on why this should be paid more attention too. Take Back Our Republic Link: https://takeback.org/ •Be sure to review and subscribe!• • My social media Instagram:@CC_1823 Twitter:@calvincullen18

This episode I take a look at what a Biden administration may be, through breaking down a few of the tenants from the Biden-Sanders Task Force while giving my opinion on the new “unity” platform. Take Back Our Republic Link: https://takeback.org/ •Be sure to review and subscribe!• • My social media Instagram:@CC_1823 Twitter:@calvincullen18

This week I am glad to welcome Mike Monetta on the podcast. Mike is the National Director of Wolf-PAC, an organization advocating for a 28th Amendment to the United States Constitution to reform campaign finance in Federal, State, and Local elections. Wolf-PAC Social Media Website: https://wolf-pac.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WolfPAChq/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/WolfPAChq Instagram: instagram.com/wolfpachq/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/wolfpachq?app=desktop Take Back Our Republic Link: https://takeback.org/ •Be sure to review and subscribe!• • My social media Instagram:@CC_1823 Twitter:@calvincullen18

This week I give my thoughts on a few things that have been happening in recent political developments and answer questions from social media. Join me next week as I speak with Mike Monetta National Director of Wolf-PAC. Learn about their organization at https://wolf-pac.com/ Take Back Our Republic Link: https://takeback.org/ •Be sure to review and subscribe!• • My social media Instagram:@CC_1823 Twitter:@calvincullen18

This week I give my thoughts on the Alabama Senate race, take a close look at what the leading GOP candidate is putting forward and raise my concerns with Senator Doug Jones' time in office. Take Back Our Republic Link: https://takeback.org/ •Be sure to review and subscribe!• • My social media Instagram:@CC_1823 Twitter:@calvincullen18

Here's a few thoughts on what's been happening. Stay safe folks, get informed, get involved, and stay aware. •Be sure to review and subscribe!• • My social media Instagram:@CC_1823 Twitter:@calvincullen18

BONUS- I'm excited to release an end of the week additional episode. Earlier this week I sat down with MT Kyoo, an up and coming hip-hop artist from right here in Birmingham. I'm excited to have the chance to talk with him about his career so far, his take on the state of Birmingham hip hop, and he drops some of the details of his latest releases for us •Be sure to review and subscribe!• MT Kyoo Social's and Content YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2x5wehGRAX7iN86ercLzHQ Instagram:@kyooofficial Twitter:@mt_kyoo • My social media Instagram:@CC_1823 Twitter:@calvincullen18

I'm excited to release a midweek episode. Earlier this week I sat down and had a chance to speak with Alexander Hamilton, a fellow Birmingham YangGang member to get his thoughts on his time with the Yang campaign's bham branch, the 2020 election, and he gives a good educated insight on the situation around the Tara Reade allegations against Joe Biden. Alex's Instagram:@alexinthemaking • My social media Instagram:@CC_1823 Twitter:@calvincullen18

This episode I break down the recent allegations of sexual assault made by Tara Reade while working for then Senator Joe Biden. I examine the responses to the Brett Kavanaugh allegations made by Democratic Party leaders and the #Metoo movement and compare them to their reactions to the allegations being made by Tara Reade. Link to CNN Larry King Live, possibly Tara Reade's mother call: https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2020/04/25/politics/tara-reade-mom-larry-king/index.html Link to Megyn Kelly's interview with Tara Reade: https://youtu.be/5HeZiKvOA0o • My social media Instagram:@CC_1823 Twitter:@calvincullen18

This episode I fill out a political compass test to determine where i stand on the political spectrum while explaining my positions on the issues raised by the test. If you'd like to test yourself and see where you stand on the political spectrum visit: https://www.politicalcompass.org/test • My social media Instagram:@CC_1823 Twitter:@calvincullen18

This episode I give a little update about my thoughts on recent news and present my views on what we can do to help the everyday Americans that may be hurting most during this time. *note* this episode was recorded with a new audio input so, let me know how it sounds. Stay Tuned for a new podcast with Ethan Parker, Hayden Rankin, and myself. • My social media Instagram:@CC_1823 Twitter:@calvincullen18

This episode I discuss the CARES Act. The federal governments response to the coronavirus and what I feel was good, bad, and what's ahead for our country. If you haven't yet go check out my guest show with DJ Illete and be sure to subscribe and review on ITunes/Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. • My social media Instagram:@CC_1823 Twitter:@calvincullen18

This episode I sit down with DJ Illete, an up and coming Producer to learn more about his career, the future of the genre, and get his thoughts on current events. Check out DJ Illete in these platforms Instagram:@illetemusic Snapchat:@illetemusic Music Links Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/dj-illete/1466689564 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2LwTTnv4KuI1MzK0mdRLmx?si=DLcCtGIsS0OPZLgKIRRP6Q • My social media Instagram:@CC_1823 Twitter:@calvincullen18

This episode I discuss Washington's response to COVID-19, the current state of our economy, and my final thoughts on the 2020 Democratic Presidential Primary. Check out the Real Easy Show podcast Hosted By Evan Franklin and John Wittig> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/real-easy-show/id1378080730?i=1000468764495. • Follow me IG:@CC_1823 Twitter:@calvincullen18

This episode I give my introduction to you and present my thoughts on the 2020 Presidential election as of now. Particularity the democratic primary and I touch briefly on my opinion on President Trump and the policy disagreements I have with his administration.