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Street Vibes: Pulse of the Street is back on The Neoliberal Round this summer!In this episode, Renaldo McKenzie vibes with Margo at the African American Herbal Store in Maplewood Mall, Germantown, Philadelphia. Margo is a dynamic creator offering African herbs, scents, clothing, textiles, and all things holistic and African.The experience was powerful. The moment you walk in, the space breathes catharsis, therapy, peace, and culture. Margo is indomitable, pleasant, radiant, and welcoming, with a beautiful smile and a spirit that makes the room feel like home.Joining Renaldo on this Street Vibe is Benjamin Graves, a local Philadelphian who helped facilitate the discussion.Street Vibes is a production of The Neoliberal Round Podcast by Renaldo McKenzie and The Neoliberal Corporation.Visit: https://theneoliberal.com or https://renaldocmckenzie.com

Part 2: In today's lecture, students were asked to define the Caribbean and their place within it. The class began exploring questions of identity, heritage, belonging, and the meaning of Caribbean existence within the modern world system. Students reflected on their own heritage while examining the idea that the Caribbean itself may be an invention shaped by colonialism, imperialism, and external power structures.The lecture questioned whether the Caribbean is truly independent given its economic dependence, reliance on aid, and the continued challenges to its sovereignty within the postcolonial order. The Professor argued that life is fundamentally about people and human relationships, yet life is also shaped by structures of power and by what societies make of themselves. Within this framework, the Caribbean's position in the global order has often been constructed to maintain the region in a position of servitude, dependency, and vulnerability.Students explored the ideas of Mutabaruka, particularly his statement that “God is a creation of man.” The Professor discussed this position as emerging from the colonial experience and from the imposition of European religious traditions upon Indigenous and African peoples as though they possessed no spiritual systems of their own. This led to broader discussions about colonization, faith, spirituality, and the psychological effects of colonial domination.The class also examined the continued divisions within the Caribbean and questioned whether Caribbean unity may provide a path forward. Responding to a student's question about solutions, the Professor connected the discussion to the work of Ama Mazama and the Afrocentric paradigm, arguing that one of the Caribbean's major problems is the dominance of Western frameworks and ideas that cloud the minds of colonized peoples. The lecture emphasized the need to reconceptualize Caribbean thought and identity outside of inherited colonial assumptions.The Professor, Rev. Renaldo McKenzie, argued that Caribbean peoples have always possessed a roadmap toward development and liberation, but have often privileged European models, institutions, and values instead. At the same time, local elites and institutional powers within the Caribbean have historically acted to preserve the existing order and prevent transformative regional change.The lecture concluded by emphasizing that these structures are strategic and that Caribbean peoples must themselves become strategic in determining how to truly free themselves, grow, and develop. The Professor pointed to Cuba as an example of a nation that attempted to pursue its own path despite international pressures and economic punishment. While this choice affected Cuba's wealth and development, the argument was made that Cuba sought to preserve dignity, sovereignty, and an alternative vision of life rather than fully surrendering itself to external powers and global capitalism.This is an excerpt of the full Lecture made available for The Neoliberal Round. The Lectures are held at Jamaica Theological SeminaryThis is published by The Neoliberal Corporation. The text for the class is Neoliberalism by Renaldo McKenzieVisit JTS at https://jts.edu.jmVisit The Neoliberal at https://theneoliberal.com

Part 1A: In today's lecture, students were asked to define the Caribbean and their place within it. The class began exploring questions of identity, heritage, belonging, and the meaning of Caribbean existence within the modern world system. Students reflected on their own heritage while examining the idea that the Caribbean itself may be an invention shaped by colonialism, imperialism, and external power structures.The lecture questioned whether the Caribbean is truly independent given its economic dependence, reliance on aid, and the continued challenges to its sovereignty within the postcolonial order. The Professor argued that life is fundamentally about people and human relationships, yet life is also shaped by structures of power and by what societies make of themselves. Within this framework, the Caribbean's position in the global order has often been constructed to maintain the region in a position of servitude, dependency, and vulnerability.Students explored the ideas of Mutabaruka, particularly his statement that “God is a creation of man.” The Professor discussed this position as emerging from the colonial experience and from the imposition of European religious traditions upon Indigenous and African peoples as though they possessed no spiritual systems of their own. This led to broader discussions about colonization, faith, spirituality, and the psychological effects of colonial domination.The class also examined the continued divisions within the Caribbean and questioned whether Caribbean unity may provide a path forward. Responding to a student's question about solutions, the Professor connected the discussion to the work of Ama Mazama and the Afrocentric paradigm, arguing that one of the Caribbean's major problems is the dominance of Western frameworks and ideas that cloud the minds of colonized peoples. The lecture emphasized the need to reconceptualize Caribbean thought and identity outside of inherited colonial assumptions.The Professor, Rev. Renaldo McKenzie, argued that Caribbean peoples have always possessed a roadmap toward development and liberation, but have often privileged European models, institutions, and values instead. At the same time, local elites and institutional powers within the Caribbean have historically acted to preserve the existing order and prevent transformative regional change.The lecture concluded by emphasizing that these structures are strategic and that Caribbean peoples must themselves become strategic in determining how to truly free themselves, grow, and develop. The Professor pointed to Cuba as an example of a nation that attempted to pursue its own path despite international pressures and economic punishment. While this choice affected Cuba's wealth and development, the argument was made that Cuba sought to preserve dignity, sovereignty, and an alternative vision of life rather than fully surrendering itself to external powers and global capitalism.This is an excerpt of the full Lecture made available for The Neoliberal Round  @RenaldoMckenzie  YouTube Channel  @YouTube  The Lectures are held  @jtsintersection  This is published by The Neoliberal Corporation. The text for the class is Neoliberalism by Renaldo McKenzieVisit JTS at https://jts.edu.jmVisit The Neoliberal at https://theneoliberal.com

It's approaching June 14th. It's not only Flag Day or Odunde Festival, but also the birthday of twin brothers Ricardo and Renaldo, hosts of The Neoliberal Round series, The Pulse.Today, they sat down and discussed:June 14th and June 19thSports:The conversations were deep and powerful. The twins engaged in intense debate that listeners will fully enjoy on this episode of The Neoliberal Round – The Pulse, with Ricardo and Renaldo discussing sports, culture, legacy, and the moments shaping our time.This is a production of The Neoliberal Round by Renaldo McKenzie.Subscribe on any streaming platform and find us at:https://anchor.fm/theneoliberalVisit:https://theneoliberal.comhttps://renaldocmckenzie.comEmail us at:info@theneoliberal.comDonate to us: https://donate.stripe.com/7sYcN48uybAA2OEb9V93y06

"Time with God is wealth". That's according to Bishop Lipton McKenzie who had a conversation with me about the power of prayer and shared a testimony about a woman in his church who blind and whose sight was restored.Bishop McKenzie is the Pastor of the National Church of God, Washington Park Florida.This is a production of The Neoliberal Round, part of The Neoliberal Corporation.Visit us at https://theneoliberal.com and Https://renaldocmckenzie.comDonate to us at: https://donate.stripe.com/7sYcN48uybAA2OEb9V93y06

I have written and come to a realization, which has become a motif of sorts for me. Perhaps “motif” is not the perfect word, but it returns again and again. Nevertheless, I have written and come to the realization that life is about people and how people relate to one another.Yet life is what you make it, or allow others to make of it for you.I have come to discover that reality.Kierkegaard once said, “Once you label me, you negate me.” Hmmm? This is a profound point. This echoes true then, that life is about people and how people relate, yet life is what you make it or allow others to make of it for you.We are talking about the dynamics of it. Yet we are caught in a dynamic. The life that we have created is one that involves a dynamic—a dynamic that affects the relationship that exists between people based on one's position. Yes.But nevertheless, life—and so therefore, it becomes true then—that life is about people and how people relate. Yet life is what you make it, or make of it, or allow others to make of it for you.So the dynamic that you are in is a creative space. Yes? By who? By people themselves, who continue to make something of life that God has given us.God has given us life to make something of it.Life is to be lived.But how it is lived—you can either... you can either live it, or live in it, or live the life others want you to live.And I said, life is about people and how people relate. Yeah. Life is what you make it. What you make it. Or life is what you make it, or allow others to make of it for you. Others.I mean, I want to be a thermostat, not a thermometer.What about you?Rev. Renaldo C. McKenzie is the Author of the Neoliberalism Book Series.Book 1: Neoliberalism, Globalization, Income Inequality, Poverty and Resistance, 2021Book 2: Neoliberal Globalization Reconsidered, Neo-Capitalism and The Death of Nations (Out in 2026)Visit us at Https://theneoliberal.com, https://renaldocmckenzie.com

In this special two-part conversation on The Neoliberal Round Podcast, Dr. Nolan Fontaine joins Renaldo McKenzie to discuss two urgent struggles unfolding in America today: environmental justice in Chester, Pennsylvania, and the fight for Indigenous recognition and visibility.In Part 1, (this episode) Dr. Fontaine discusses the growing movement opposing Philadelphia's practice of sending its trash to Chester to be burned at the Reworld/Covanta incinerator — one of the largest incinerators in the United States. He speaks about the recent protest at Mayor Cherelle Parker's budget meeting in West Philadelphia, allegations surrounding political and corporate interests, the health impacts on Chester residents, and why activists describe the situation as environmental racism. The conversation explores decades of organizing by Chester Residents Concerned for Quality Living (CRCQL), community resistance, youth activism, and the broader struggle over power, pollution, and accountability.In Part 2, which is scheduled to release on Memorial Day, May 24th, Dr. Fontaine shifts to his role as President of the Urban Indian Heritage Society (UIHS), where he discusses updates surrounding the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina and its movement toward federal recognition as the 757th federally recognized tribe in America. The discussion explores Indigenous identity, urban Indigenous communities, cultural survival, political recognition, and the importance of visibility in a society that often treats Native peoples as relics of the past rather than living communities.This is a powerful conversation about resistance, identity, justice, survival, and the communities America too often ignores.Dr. Nolan Fontaine is a member of the CRCQL and is the Coordinator of the YouTh Arm. Dr. Nolan is also the President of the Urban Indian Heritage Society. Dr. Nolan Fontaine is also a brother of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity.Rev. Renaldo McKenzie is the Creator and Host of The Neoliberal Round and The Neoliberal Round YouTube Channel, Founder and President of The Neoliberal Corporation, and Author of Neoliberalism, Globalization, Income Inequality, Poverty and Resistance. Renaldo has a second book coming out soon entitled Neoliberal Globalization Reconsidered, Neo-Capitalism and The Death of Nations. Renaldo is a Professor in Caribbean Thought and is a Visiting Professor at the Jamaica Theological Seminary an international 4-year college in Religious Education and Social Work.Subscribe to The Neoliberal Round Podcast and visit The Neoliberal Journals for more interviews, commentary, and analysis.The Neoliberal Round is available on any stream. Find your stream at https://anchor.fm/theneoliberal. Visit The Neoliberal main site at https://theneoliberal.comor https://renaldocmckenzie.com. Renaldo's book is available at https://store.theneoliberal.comDonate to us at https://donate.stripe.com/7sYcN48uybAA2OEb9V93y06Email us at info@theneoliberal.com.

This lecture was delivered on May 18th 2026by Rev. Renaldo McKenzie at Jamaica Theological Seminary to students in the Caribbean Thought course. Today we explored the concept of Afrocentricity and developing an Afrocentric Paradigm to the study of the Caribbean or o Caribbean Thought. Towards the end we reviewed the Course Outline.Notes:_________________I. Why This Inquiry MattersBefore we define these concepts, we must recognize one important point:Perspective shapes thought.The way we are taught to see the world determines how we understand history, religion, race, culture, and even ourselves. Caribbean societies emerged out of colonization, slavery, displacement, and resistance. Therefore, many of the ideas we inherit about civilization, morality, religion, and identity are rooted within colonial structures.The Caribbean person often lives within competing worlds:• African heritage, • European institutions, • Christian theology, • colonial education, • and postcolonial realities. Thus, Caribbean Thought requires critical examination of the foundations of knowledge itself.________________II. Defining Key Terms1. AfrocentricityAccording to Molefi Kete Asante and Ama Mazama, Afrocentricity is a way of seeing and interpreting the world from the perspective of African people as subjects rather than objects of history.Afrocentricity seeks to:• center African agency, • restore African humanity, • reclaim African history, • and cultivate what Dr. Mazama calls a “consciousness of victory” rather than perpetual oppression. Afrocentricity does not necessarily reject other cultures. Rather, it insists that African people have the right to define themselves and interpret reality from their own historical and cultural experiences.In simple terms:Afrocentricity asks: What happens when African people become the center of their own narratives instead of existing only through European interpretations?ConclusionToday's lecture introduced the conceptual foundations for our study of Caribbean Thought.We examined:• Afrocentricity, • Afrocentrism, • Eurocentrism, • ethnocentrism, • colonialism, • and the Afrocentric Paradigm. We also explored how colonial consciousness continues to shape Caribbean identity, religion, culture, and historical understanding.Next week, we will move into African civilizations and early African contributions to world history as we continue developing an African-centered understanding of Caribbean identity and consciousness.Bibliography / Source ListMolefi Kete Asante. Afrocentricity: The Theory of Social Change. Trenton, NJ: Africa World Press, 1988.Ama Mazama. “The Afrocentric Paradigm: Contours and Definitions.” Journal of Black Studies 31, no. 4 (2001): 387–405.Frantz Fanon. The Wretched of the Earth. Translated by Richard Philcox. New York: Grove Press, 2004.Edward Said. Orientalism. New York: Vintage Books, 1978.W. E. B. Du Bois. The Souls of Black Folk. Chicago: A. C. McClurg & Co., 1903.Marcus Garvey. Philosophy and Opinions of Marcus Garvey. Edited by Amy Jacques Garvey. Dover Publications, 1986.Bob Marley. Selected interviews, speeches, and lyrics on African consciousness and Rastafari.Homi K. Bhabha. The Location of Culture. London: Routledge, 1994.Course Papers and Lecture MaterialsRenaldo McKenzie. “Presentation on Afrocentrism and Afrocentricity: How Does Sarah Balakrishnan Approach Afrocentrism and Afrocentricity?” Class Paper, Temple University, October 31, 2024.Renaldo McKenzie. “Reflection Paper: The Afrocentric Paradigm.” Temple University, September 10, 2024.Sarah Balakrishnan. “Afrocentrism Revisited: Africa in the Philosophy of Black Nationalism.” Souls 22, no. 1 (2020): 71–88.___________Renaldo is President of The Neoliberal Corporation, Author of Neoliberalism, Globalization, Income Inequality, Poverty and Resistance, and Lecturer at Jamaica Theological Seminary.JTS: https://jts.edu.jmThe Neoliberal Corporation: https://theneoliberal.com

There's no such thing as "Foundational Black Americans", I explore this briefly on a podcast episode of The Neoliberal Round Podcast season 18, Episode 2.

In this episode: Sheldon McKenzie joins me (Renaldo McKenzie) for a gripping conversation on one of the most troubling issues shaping America today: redistricting, political power, CPAC and local government and the quiet erosion of democracy itself. Who really holds power?Who keeps losing representation?And how did the people become spectators in a system supposedly built for them?We unpack the maps, the manipulation, the machinery of politics—and the growing frustration echoing across the nation. Democracy, it seems, is being redrawn line by line.Subscribe and stay connected with The Neoliberal Round Podcast by Renaldo McKenzie on any streamVisit us at The Neoliberal Corporation, https://theneoliberal.com or https://renaldocmckenzie.comCall us at 45-260-9198 or email us at info@theneoliberal.com or renaldocmckenzie@gmail.com.FOllow us on Twitter - theneoliberalco or on Facebook theneoliberal

Welcome, everyone, to the 2026 series of lectures in Caribbean Thought at the Jamaica Theological Seminary. Rev. Renaldo McKenzie, the Lecturer, introduces students to the course. The Course is held at Jamaica Theological Seminary via Zoom for students enrolled in a four-year degree program. Students join the course from the Caribbean, the United States, and Canada. Prof. Renaldo begins: "Today, we embark on a critical journey by asking an important question: What is Caribbean Thought? Caribbean Thought is a philosophical inquiry into the Caribbean—our identity, our history, our consciousness, and our place in the world. It explores the intellectual, historical, political, cultural, and spiritual currents that have shaped the Caribbean experience and continue to influence our societies today. “The slaves who worked on the plantations and in the factories of San Domingo were a docile and faithful people... of a fine physique and good disposition.” — C. L. R. James, Activity Watch the YouTube Excerpt: (C. L. R. James interview on his book "Black Jacobins" (1970), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUnO8lfoVBk&list=PL7mFlc_qQAIOi9XZUOQ4Rh7FtCrzlKd_h&index=21&t=4s) That quote opens the door beautifully into discussing how colonial narratives often portrayed Africans as inferior while simultaneously depending entirely on their labor, intelligence, organization, and humanity. This is because our history speaks from a position of oppression rather than a position of victory. One that is not “afrocentric” or of a certain paradigm (Mazama, 2021). So, where do we begin this inquiry? First, we must recognize that perspective shapes thought. The way we see the world influences the conclusions we draw about history, culture, power, and ourselves. Example we may speak of Theories and "mythoforms" - patterns by which we organize thoughts and experiences, and we have inherited patterns and forms that are far removed from our centers. Therefore, this inquiry requires us to think critically, to develop a paradigm that speaks to our experiences (one that is Afrocentric) and to explore key concepts such as Afrocentrism, Eurocentrism, postcolonialism, nationalism, colonialism, and decolonization. We must develop a paradigm that speaks to our experiences as Caribbean people rather than merely inheriting frameworks imposed upon us.As postcolonial subjects, we must also cultivate a healthy skepticism. History has often been bastardized to serve the interests and ideologies of colonizers. We must therefore question dominant narratives and ask difficult questions. Do we begin Caribbean history with Christopher Columbus as the “discoverer” or founder of the Caribbean? We know that the Taíno peoples were already here. We also encounter evidence and arguments suggesting African influence and contact long before European domination. If so, what does this say about Africans as sailors, navigators, and participants in global exchange? We also learn that Europeans gained knowledge through interactions and trade with Africans before eventually dominating and underdeveloping Africa while reconstructing its history through colonial lenses. This distortion of history demands reimagining and reconsideration. Thus, we must begin with a paradigm that centers our thinking, our experiences, and our perspectives as Caribbean people. Only then can we meaningfully engage Caribbean Thought—not as passive recipients of history, but as active interpreters of our own reality. Is there a paradigm for the study of Caribbean Thought....Rev. Renaldo McKenzie is the Author of Neoliberalism, Globalization, Income Inequality, Poverty and Resistance and the upcoming book, Neoliberal Globalization Reconsidered, Neo-Capitalism and the Death of Nations. Renaldo completed his Master of Philosophy at the University of Pennsylvania and has been engaged in doctoral work at Georgetown and Temple Universities. Renaldo is President of The Neoliberal Corporation. https://theneoliberal.com

On this Mother's Day I remember my mom's devotion to prayer and how that has shaped my life. My mom died December 8th 2024 But I will never forget her and she has left a legacy of faith and prayer that keeps me going.

Ramon Henry needs our help so that he can complete a life-saving procedure to prevent a brain bleed (aneurism). He has had two aneurism stemming from a damaged blood vessel and we are raising funds to acquire the material needed from the USA so that the surgeons can repair the damaged blood vessel and he can return home and continue his work as an IT Tech genius.Ramon is the IT VP at The Neoliberal and has helped us with setting up out Websites and domains and runs our IT services. He is currently in the hospital in Jamaica awaiting surgery.We have set up a GoFundMe Page where we are raiding US$10,000.00 ($1.5 Million Jamaican Dollars). We need more than that but the immediate need is $10,000.00 USD and we have already raised $2500 USD towards the amount needed. In this episode we share our need and also provide the excerpt of a Podcast episode where Ramon discussed how to prevent DDOS attack and how to enhance our cyber security.You can donate to the fund at: https://gofund.me/8365e9eb5Email us at info@theneoliberal.com and renaldocmckenzie@gmail.comCall us at 445-260-9198Visit us at https://theneoliberal.com and https://renaldocmckenzie.com or https://store.theneoliberal.comFollow us on Twitter: theneoliberalco or Facebook: theneoliberalcorporation.This is a production of Renaldo McKenzie and The Neoliberal Corporation.

Here is an excerpt of my book in audio via the Audible. As we celebrate the 5- year anniversary of its release. It is an absolute genius and an esoteric work exploring geopolitics. It written by me and narrated by Michael Scott. It is available vie the audible and also in print at Amazon and Barnes and Noble, etc. and at The Neoliberal Store via https://store.thenoeliberal.comRenaldo is a graduate of University of Pennsylvania where he completed the study and his Master of Philosophy.

The assassination attempt on President Trump's life on Saturday is being viewed by some as staged, not necessarily because of evidence, but because of how quickly certain politicians turned the tragedy into a political talking point. By using such a grave event to argue for the approval of President Trump's ballroom, they helped fuel public suspicion and social media speculation.This reflects a deeper failure in political responsibility. Serious events—especially those involving violence, national security, and threats to leadership—should never be exploited as rhetorical tools to advance legislative agendas or justify unrelated projects. When leaders politicize moments of crisis, they risk undermining public trust, encouraging conspiracy theories, and diminishing the gravity of the event itself.Public officials must exercise greater caution and integrity. Exploiting Trump's assassination attempt to support a bill was poorly judged and politically reckless. In an age where misinformation spreads rapidly, irresponsible framing can be as damaging as the event itself, turning tragedy into spectacle and governance into opportunism.Opinion by, Rev. Renaldo McKenzie, Author of “Neoliberalism, Globalization, Income Inequality, Poverty and Resistance,” and :Neoliberal Globalization Reconsidered….”Note: A man armed with guns and knives stormed the lobby outside the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner attended by President Donald Trump on Saturday night, charging toward the ballroom in a chaotic encounter with Secret Service agents as guests dived under tables at the sound of shots being fired (see the full story in the Associated Press entitled, “Shots fired as gunman charges toward ballroom at White House correspondents' dinner. Trump unharmed,” written by SEUNG MIN KIM, AAMER MADHANI, COLLIN BINKLEY, ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and DAVID BAUDER dated 2:10 AM EDT, April 26, 2026.Email us at info@theneoliberal.comcall us at 445-260-9198 Follow on Twitter @theneoliberalcoFacebook @theneoliberalAvailable in The Neoliberal Journals at https://theneoliberal.comDonate to us https://share.google/ne2GO04806MV0C4kA

Our brother, my nephew, and dear friend, Ramon, needs our help. ♥️In April, Ramon was rushed to the hospital for emergency surgery after suffering a brain bleed. Doctors discovered that he has an abnormal blood vessel that ruptured and caused the bleeding. To repair it, they need a special medical glue that is not readily available in Jamaica and must be sourced from the United States.The cost of the glue alone is JMD $1.5 million, approximately USD $9,575.49.Ramon has been instrumental in helping me build The Neoliberal Corporation's domains, websites, and IT infrastructure. He is an ingenious website developer and true IT mind who has freely given his time and talent to support our work. Now, we are asking for support so that Ramon can recover, come home, and continue sharing his gifts with the world.Every contribution, no matter the size, helps. By the grace of God, we can bring Ramon home.Please donate or share:https://gofund.me/8ad0961c7⁠

John Anthony Castro spoke with Renaldo McKenzie from his prison-cell to provide an update on his legal fight to clear his name. We have had several shows providing updates on his appeal but today he speaks directly to us about what has been happening with his appeal and provided some insights into the uphill battle to clear his name and to obtain a mistrial given the issues surrounding the trial that led him to his incarceration.John Castro is still waiting on the appellate court to declare a mistrial and to release him and a date has been set. He discusses this on the podcast and talks about his plans after he is released and changes he plans to make going forward in his life.Listen to the podcast and and subscribe to get updates on his appeal. Visit us at https://theneoliberal.com or https://renaldocmckenzie.com Email us at info@theneoliberal.com or renaldocmckenzie@gmail.com. Call us at 445-260-9198. DONATE TO US: https://donate.stripe.com/7sYcN48uybAA2OEb9V93y06

Renaldo McKenzie of The Neoliberal Round Podcast met up with Philadelphia City Council member Mark Squilla at the city's Raising of the Cambodian Flag Event on April 15th 2026. Mr. Squilla talks about the significance of the event and talks briefly with Renaldo while at the event on The Neoliberal Round Podcast.Visit us at https://anchor.fm/theneoliberal or via YouTube https://youtube.com/@renaldomckenzieThe Neoliberal Round is brought to you by The Neoliberal Corporation and Renaldo McKenzie. Visit us at https://theneoliberal.com and https://renaldocmckezie.com

This is an Op-Ed written by Renaldo McKenzie published on 4/13/2026 in The Neoliberal Post and The Neoliberal Journal. This is the audio copy.The UN and Its Security Council Are Becoming IrrelevantBy Renaldo McKenzieThe UN and its Security Council is becoming irrelevant today. Not because the idea has failed, but because its members have. They violate their own treaties, ignore their own agreements, and then pretend that the rules still bind others. This is the danger—when powerful states act without restraint, they set precedents that weaken the very system meant to hold them accountable.There is a story developing that China is planning, or may have already begun, sending weapons to Iran—an apparent violation of the arms embargo imposed by the UN. But here lies the contradiction: how does the international community hold China accountable when the United States and Israel have themselves violated UN principles? They have engaged in military actions against Iran and Lebanon, actions that have resulted in civilian deaths and infringed upon the sovereignty of other nations—without meaningful consultation with the UN.Russia, too, stands in violation through its war with Ukraine, yet it justifies its actions by pointing to what it sees as the hypocrisy of the West. It argues that the UN framework has already been compromised, that selective enforcement has replaced universal principle. And in this fractured order, each nation finds its own justification.Iran, under attack, asserts its right to defend itself. The United States sends weapons to Ukraine in the name of defending sovereignty. And now China may see itself as doing the same for Iran. This is the dangerous cycle we have created—one where every violation becomes a justification for the next.This is not just instability. This is how a world war begins.The United Nations was established to prevent a world war—to create a system where disputes could be resolved through law rather than force. But when its most powerful members act outside of its charter, when they refuse to hold each other accountable, they do not just weaken the UN—they dismantle it.The United States must be held accountable. Israel must stop its bombing campaigns in Lebanon. Russia must end its war against Ukraine. These are not optional demands—they are necessary if the UN is to have any meaning left.But the damage is already done. The precedents set by the United States, Russia, and Israel have opened the door for others. And now, as China considers its own actions, we are forced to confront an uncomfortable question: is China violating the UN charter, or is it simply operating within the broken logic that others have already established?When rules are applied selectively, they are no longer rules—they are tools of convenience. And when the system meant to prevent global conflict becomes a stage for power politics, then we are no longer maintaining peace—we are inching closer to chaos.The UN was meant to stop a world war. But if this path continues, it may instead become a witness to one.Renaldo McKenzie is Author of Neoliberalism, Globalization, Income Inequality, Poverty and Resistance and the upcoming book: Neoliberal Globalization Reconsidered, Unfair Competition and the Death of Nations.Renaldo is President of The Neoliberal Corporation. Visit us at https://theneoliberal.com and https://renaldocmckenzie.com. Renaldo's book is at https://store.theneoliberal.comThe Neoliberal Round is a 501 (c3) company. Visit us at https://anchor.fm/theneoliberal. Donate to us at https://donate.stripe.com/7sYcN48uybAA2OEb9V93y06Email us at info@theneoliberal.com

I pray that we may return to love—loving one another irrespective of who we are or who they are.But how must we love? True love expresses itself in sacrificial and constructive ways. Jesus demonstrated that kind of love in all His actions, even to the very end. He transcended institutionalism and rigid rules in order to bring people together. Yet, in His name, we have too often built institutions that deepen division, which is contrary to what Christ taught and lived.Jesus stood against privilege and challenged doctrines and positions that exclude and discriminate. He sought to draw all people together. He asked, Who is thy neighbor? and taught that everyone we encounter is our neighbor and friend.Jesus reminded us that Jews and Samaritans had no dealings with one another, yet He shared a story that overturned that separation. His lesson was clear: though people may come from different faiths, backgrounds, or walks of life, once they meet, they share a common humanity and ought to help one another.And when Jesus asked Peter—indeed, when He asks all leaders—Do you love me? His answer was this: Then feed my sheep. Give them life. Give them what nourishes life. Give them what builds, restores, and uplifts.That is love. And perhaps that is where we must begin again.By Rev. Renaldo C. McKenzieRenaldo is Author of Neoliberalism, Globalization, Income Inequality, Poverty and Resistance and the upcoming Book: Neoliberal Globalization reconsidered, Unfair Competition and The Death of Nations.Renaldo is Creator and Host of The Neoliberal Round Podcast and President of The Neoliberal Corporation.Renaldo was ordained by The United Church in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands and is a member of the Old first United Church of Christ in Philadelphia and a Visiting Professor at Jamaica Theological Seminary in JamaicaVisit us at https://theneoliberal.com or https://renaldocmckenzie.com.Email us at info@theneoliberal.com or renaldocmckenzie@gmail.com.Call us at 445-260-9198.Donate to us at https://donate.stripe.com/7sYcN48uybAA2OEb9V93y06

In this commentary, we share Donald Trump's address to Americans on April Fools' Day—a speech that felt less like leadership and more like theater.Trump attempted to justify the war using clichés, hypothetical fears, and ideology wrapped in familiar half-truths. It was All Fools' Day, after all, and he seemed intent on playing the American public—recycling epithets that have grown tired, predictable, almost mundane.He claimed that former President Barack Obama was “buying Iran's respect” by sending them cash. But this is misleading. The funds returned to Iran were their own—previously seized by the United States. Under the agreement, Iran limited its uranium enrichment, and in return, the U.S. released those funds. Trump omitted these critical details.Instead, he offered a narrative fit for spectacle rather than substance.He further asserted that war was necessary because Iran was preparing to attack the United States—developing capabilities that posed an imminent threat. Yet no evidence was presented. No proof. No urgency grounded in fact.It raises a deeper question—one that echoes beyond this moment: is power only permissible in the hands of the United States and Israel? And when other nations—especially those in the Global South, often Black and Brown nations—seek to develop, modernize, and assert themselves, are they automatically labeled a threat?This is not merely about security—it is about dominance. About who is allowed to rise, and who must remain contained.At its core, this is the logic of unfair competition—the very argument explored in Renaldo McKenzie's upcoming book, Neoliberal Globalization Reconsidered: Unfair Competition and the Death of Nations, set for release on May 1.Listen to the full commentary and engage with the argument.Renaldo McKenzie is also the author of Neoliberalism, Globalization, Income Inequality, Poverty and Resistance.Contact us at info@theneoliberal.comVisit: https://theneoliberal.com or https://renaldocmckenzie.comSubscribe on any podcast Stream. Fin yours by visiting https://anchor.fm/theneoliberalSupport our work: https://donate.stripe.com/7sYcN48uybAA2OEb9V93y06

On the contrary, the real American crisis is not merely political—it is moral. We are confronted with a President whose character appears fractured, whose words and actions often stand in contradiction.It is not enough to say, as Republican strategist Stuart Stevens suggests, that “an entire political movement chose him.” That may be true, but it does not absolve the deeper concern. Democracy may explain how power is acquired, but it does not justify how it is exercised.If a leader is perceived as hypocritical and duplicitous—saying one thing while doing another—then trust becomes an impossible currency. And without trust, diplomacy falters.How can adversaries, such as Iran, take seriously the promises of a man whose actions disrupt his own negotiations? To speak of peace while advancing conflict is to erode credibility on the world stage. No one bargains confidently with inconsistency.In one moment, Trump claims to be negotiating with Iran to end the war, while in the next he contemplates putting boots on the ground. Reports indicate that just before military action against Iran, diplomatic channels had been engaged regarding its nuclear program—yet, without warning, strikes followed. Even now, the language of negotiation persists alongside the shadow of force.Is it wishful thinking to believe that Iran—or anyone—can trust the United States under such conditions?Even traditional allies in NATO and the European Union have shown signs of unease—questioning commitments and recalibrating expectations—after treaty disruptions, territorial rhetoric, and sweeping tariff threats. When consistency falters, confidence follows.Indeed, this is the deeper problem.And yet, perhaps this is not new.History reminds us that humanity has long wrestled with its own contradictions. In the biblical account, the crowd chose Barabbas—a criminal—over Jesus. They freed one they feared and condemned one they did not understand. It was not simply a political decision; it was a reflection of human frailty.Two thousand years later, the pattern feels hauntingly familiar.We are still choosing.Still weighing spectacle over substance, impulse over integrity.Perhaps nothing has changed—or perhaps the burden has always been ours to bear.For nations do not collapse in a single moment of chaos; they erode in the quiet compromises we justify, the contradictions we excuse, and the character we overlook.And if we continue to choose power over principle, spectacle over substance, then the crisis is not the President.The crisis is us.By Rev. Renaldo McKenzie, Author of Neoliberalism, Globalization, Income Inequality, Poverty and ResistanceReference:Start Stevens, Political consultant Stuart Stevens recalls when Republicans made character an issue for the president, in Mississippi Today, published March 27th, 2026, This is available in The Neoliberal Post at https://renaldocmckenzie.com and https://theneoliberal.comDonate to us at: https://donate.stripe.com/7sYcN48uybAA2OEb9V93y06

Host Renaldo McKenzie welcomes Dr. Nelva Lee to the Show and begins by asking her to share her story, and to elaborate on some of her statements made on an initial off-camera interview:1. On Trade Schools, Certifications & FundingYou praise trade certifications as a pathway to economic mobility—but certifications themselves often require funding, materials, and institutional support.Follow-up:If certifications still carry costs, how does your model truly reduce reliance on student loans rather than simply shifting where the financial burden sits? Are you advocating for state-funded certification pathways, public-private partnerships, or employer-sponsored pipelines—and how would that be implemented at scale?2. On AI, the Future of Work & ApprenticeshipsTrade schools traditionally respond to current workforce demands—but how does your vision prepare students for a future shaped by AI, automation, and rapidly evolving industries?3. On Georgia's Current SuccessGeorgia is often ranked highly in workforce readiness—so what, specifically, is missing? What gap do you see that others may be overlooking?4. On Funding, Equity & the Reality of InequalityYou emphasize quality education for all, but we know that funding disparities often mirror income and geography. How do you plan to equalize access in under-resourced communities without simply redistributing already limited funds?5. On DEI—From Critique to ReplacementDr. Nelva critiques DEI—but critique alone is a shadow unless it casts a new shape.Follow-up:You've expressed concern that some DEI frameworks prioritize identity over merit—but how do you address systemic inequities that are themselves rooted in identity, history, and access?You mentioned empowerment and outcomes—can you point to examples where DEI has failed, and what specifically would you do differently to ensure those same communities are not left behind?6. On Leadership & Personal ResponsibilityYou speak about creating opportunity systems—do you see yourself not just as a policymaker, but as someone actively responsible for generating those opportunities? What does that look like beyond policy—what are you building, right now, that reflects that vision?Dr. Nelva shares her passion and her drives, hopes, and dreams. The episode was sharp to the point; Dr. Nelva held nothing back and was intriguing and interesting. This was a powerful episode.Available on any podcast stream. Find your stream by visiting our main platform: https://anchor.fm/theneoliberalEmail us at info@theneoliberal.comCall us 445-260-9198.This episode is brought to you by The Neoliberal Round by Renaldo McKenzie in Association with The Neoliberal CorporationVisit The Neoliberal at https://theneoliberal.com and https://renaldocmckenzie.comThe Neoliberal Round is a (503 (c1) - Registered Non-Profit. You may donate to us via cash App $renaldomckenzie or via Stripe: https://donate.stripe.com/7sYcN48uybA...Your donations will help us to grow the Podcast and provide information about community free of cost.

In this prelude, Host Rev. Renaldo McKenzie introduces today's guest, Dr. Nelva Lee—an educator, healthcare administrator, entrepreneur, and candidate for Georgia's Superintendent of Schools. Dr. Lee is also the CEO of Concrete Build.Renaldo introduces Dr. Lee and shares insights into the upcoming interview, noting that the conversation is grounded in questions previously posed to her. These responses will serve as the foundation for the full interview airing after this prelude.The discussion begins with trade schools—what they are and how Dr. Lee's healthcare experience informs her perspective.Dr. Lee describes trade schools as career-focused programs that equip students with practical, job-ready skills in fields like healthcare, construction, and technology—without requiring a four-year degree. She emphasizes their role as a fast pathway to economic mobility, especially for students underserved by traditional academic tracks.Drawing from her work as a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator, she highlights persistent workforce shortages in roles such as CNAs and medical assistants. She argues the issue is not lack of opportunity, but a disconnect between education and workforce needs.Her solution is to integrate trade certifications into high school, ensuring students graduate with both a diploma and a marketable skill, creating immediate income opportunities and reducing student debt.The conversation then turns to Concrete Build.Dr. Lee explains that Concrete Build is a real estate and financial platform that uses blockchain technology to tokenize property, allowing individuals to own fractional shares. Beyond innovation, she frames it as a solution to housing instability and economic access.She connects housing to both healthcare and education, noting that unstable housing negatively affects patient outcomes and student performance. Concrete Build aims to create affordable housing while offering pathways to ownership and financial literacy.On policy, Dr. Lee centers her vision on alignment between education, workforce, and real-world outcomes.Her priorities include expanding school choice, ensuring every graduate earns a trade certification, and strengthening healthcare career pathways through school partnerships. She also emphasizes early literacy, particularly reading proficiency by third grade, and calls for greater transparency and accountability in education spending.On ethics, Dr. Lee points to her work with vulnerable populations, including the elderly and foster children. She describes prioritizing patient care over financial pressures in healthcare settings and advocating for systems that better serve those often overlooked.Her ethical approach is grounded in doing what is right, even when it is difficult or costly.Finally, on DEI, Dr. Lee expresses support for equal opportunity while critiquing approaches that prioritize identity over merit or create division. She advocates for “true inclusion” focused on access, literacy, and economic empowerment, suggesting ineffective frameworks should be replaced with results-driven, student-centered policies.This prelude sets the stage for a deeper exploration of these ideas in the full interview on The Neoliberal Round Podcast.Available on any Podcast Stream. Find your by visiting our main Platform: https://anchor.fm/theneoliberalEmail us at info@theneoliberal.comCall us 445-260-9198.This episode is brought to you by The Neoliberal Roun by Renaldo McKenzie in Assn with The Neoliberal CorporationVisit The Neoliberal at https://theneoliberal.com and https://renaldocmckenzie.comThe Neoliberal Round is a (503 (c1) - Registered Non-Profit. You may donate to us via cash App $renaldomckenzie or via Stripe: https://donate.stripe.com/7sYcN48uybAA2OEb9V93y06Your donations will help us to grow the Podcast and provide information about community free of cost.

The News Media @KYWNewsradio need to be more responsible and sensitive when they report. Robert Muller died, and his family is mourning their loss; we do not need to know what Donald Trump thinks of his death especially if he posts something insensitive on his truth social. You need to report on everything he shares on his social media page.

Kristopher Purnell sits down with Renaldo McKenzie of The Neoliberal Round to share the news of his nomination to the Honors Society. He is a Benjamin High School Student that has been growing and excelling academically amidst the challenges of growing up in Philadelphia as a teenager navigating the myriads of challenges. His parents gave us permission to interview him and to share his story as a young man which may inspire other youngsters.We hope he wins the award but it he does not win, he is already winning in life and wish for him the best.Visit us at theneoliberal.com and renaldocmckenzie.comEmail us at info@theneoliberal.com

The United States is finding itself increasingly isolated as the conflict with Iran deepens. Key allies in Europe and elsewhere have shown little appetite for endorsing or joining Washington's military course, and European officials have publicly stressed diplomacy over escalation. Reuters reported on March 17, 2026 that EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas called for a diplomatic solution around the Strait of Hormuz rather than a military response. At the same time, reporting indicates that U.S. efforts to rally allied support have largely been rebuffed. AP reported that NATO and several major partners, including Japan, Australia, South Korea, and China, declined to join the U.S. effort tied to the conflict, while European leaders distanced themselves from Trump's unilateral approach. That leaves Washington trying to defend not only the war itself, but the way it began. Critics argue that the United States has not publicly demonstrated that Iran posed an imminent threat warranting attack, and they point to the lack of broad international backing, the absence of consultation with Congress and allies, and the fact that diplomacy with Iran had not fully run its course. Those are now central arguments in the global debate over whether the strikes were lawful, strategic, or reckless. Some critics and diplomats have gone further, suggesting the action violated international norms, though such legal claims remain accusations and would ultimately depend on formal international findings rather than political rhetoric alone. President Trump, meanwhile, appears to be walking a narrow and rather windy ridge. Even as he pressed allies to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, he also signaled that the U.S. could go forward without them. That contradiction has only amplified the impression of a White House scrambling to justify both the war and its growing diplomatic costs. What makes this moment so ominous is not only the violence, but the political isolation surrounding it. If the United States continues down a path of unilateral warfare while alienating the allies it never properly consulted, it risks turning a regional conflict into a broader crisis of legitimacy. Great powers often say they are saving the world; history, with a raised eyebrow, usually asks for receipts.If you want this same piece turned into a tighter op-ed, a letter to the editor, or a social media caption thread, I can shape it into that form too.This article was published in The Neoliberal Journals and written and narrated by Renaldo McKenzie, Editor-in-Chief at The Neoliberal and Creator and Host of The Neoliberal RoundArticle Link: https://theneoliberal.com/a-war-without-allies-trump-struggles-to-garner-nato-support/

David Grant continues sharing his story with Renaldo McKenzie in What's Your Story, an installment series on The Neoliberal Round Podcast, now a non-profit media organization dedicated to providing information and public discourse.The interview was recorded in four parts, and this episode represents the final chapter—Part 23.4—of What's Your Story featuring Rev. David Grant.Rev. Grant is the author of a deliverance workbook entitled Closing the Doors and is the Co-Founder and President of Odigia Global (odigiaglobal.org). Originally from Jamaica, he previously served as Lead Pastor of the Jamaica Evangelistic Center, a major Pentecostal denomination in Jamaica. He was mentored by the late Bishop V.T. Williams, a towering figure in Pentecostalism known for his ministry in deliverance and healing throughout Jamaica and the Americas.Having relocated to the United States just over a year ago, Rev. Grant is now developing his ministry here and reflects on his journey, calling, and experiences in this concluding conversation.Parts 1, 2, and 3 of the interview are also available on the podcast:What's Your Story – Part 23.1, 23.2, and 23.3.This episode completes the series with Part 23.4.Rev. Renaldo C. McKenzie, host of The Neoliberal Round Podcast, is the author of Neoliberalism, Globalization, Income Inequality, Poverty and Resistance, and the upcoming book Neoliberal Globalization Reconsidered: Unfair Competition and the Death of Nations, scheduled for release in April 2026.Visit us online:https://theneoliberal.comhttps://renaldocmckenzie.comEmail: info@theneoliberal.comPhone: 445-260-9198

According to the Jamaica Gleaner, Jamaica is ending its longstanding medical cooperation arrangement with Cuba, a move that is already creating uncertainty, delays, and concern within the health sector. Jamaica's government has said the two sides could not agree on new terms and also pointed to labour and legal concerns in the existing arrangement. At the same time, the broader context is impossible to ignore: this decision comes amid intensified U.S. pressure on Cuba and Washington's campaign against Cuba's overseas medical missions.In my view, this is not happening in a vacuum. The United States has been pushing countries to reconsider or sever ties with Cuba, including in the health sector, while accusing Cuba's medical missions of forced labour—an allegation many Caribbean leaders have rejected. Reuters reported that Jamaica is the latest country to roll back medical cooperation with Cuba under pressure from the Trump administration, and similar disruptions are now being seen elsewhere in the region.Guyana is also facing a similar problem. The Associated Press reported that Cuban doctors are preparing to leave Guyana after disputes over payment arrangements, again in a climate shaped by U.S. pressure and wider efforts to isolate Cuba. AP also noted that Jamaica, Honduras, and several other Caribbean countries have been reconsidering how these programmes are structured.The Caribbean has long depended on Cuban medical personnel to help fill critical shortages, especially in underserved areas. So if Washington's policy helps trigger the collapse of these partnerships, then the United States cannot wash its hands like Pontius Pilate and walk off stage. It has a responsibility to help address the gap its policy has helped create. If the U.S. wants Caribbean governments to end or reduce their medical ties with Cuba, then it should also help provide the doctors, nurses, training, and investment needed to protect healthcare in Jamaica and across the region.Renaldo McKenzie is Author of Neoliberalism Globalization Income Inequality Poverty and Resistance and the upcoming book "Neoliberal Globalization Reconsidered, Unfair Competition and The Death of Nations.

On March 13th I spoke at a College to Students in the General Studies Department at Jamaica Theological Seminary on The Power and Value of General Studies.I shared my journey, highlighting how interdisciplinary studies have made me into a world citizen.In the beginning we wrapped for 20 minutes then I spoke:The Power of General Studies: Preparing the Mind for a Complex WorldGood morning students, faculty, and friends.Life, if we are honest about it, is really about people—people and how people relate to one another.Yet life is also something else: it is what you make of it… or what you allow others to make of it for you.That realization did not come to me overnight.It came through experience, travel, struggle, and most importantly through the kind of thinking that General Studies encourages.Today I want to share my journey with you, and through that journey show you why General Studies is one of the most valuable foundations you can have for lifeRenaldo McKenzie is author of Neoliberalism, Globalization, Income Inequality Poverty and Resistance and the upcoming book:Neoliberal Globalization Reconsidered, Unfair Competition and the Death of Nations. Rev. Renaldo McKenzie is a Professor at Jamaica Theological Seminary and is working towards completing his doctorate.Renaldo is a graduate at University of Pennsylvania where he completed two masters, The Master of Liberal Arts and Then the Master of Philosophy. Visit us at https://anchor.fm/theneoliberalThe Neoliberal Round is operated by Renaldo McKenzie and The Neoliberal Corporation.Visit us at https://theneoliberal.com and https://renaldocmckenIe.com Email us at info@theneoliberal.com or call us at 445-260-9198

Bully, Duplicitous, Hypocritical, Arrogant, Juvenile, dishonest, Racist, Revengeful are the adjectives used to assess Donald Trump's presidency and leadership today, as we brace ourselves for a war; we thought wars were far from his America first agenda. Author of the Upcoming Book, Neoliberal Globalization Reconsidered: Unfair Competition and the Death of Nations, Rev. Renaldo McKenzie sits down with his twin brother, Ricardo McKenzie, and explored the failures of Trump's leadership in America and the World today. Renaldo begins with a terse and strident rebuke of the President for his double-steps, incendiary actions towards other leaders and turning his back on America First. Renaldo and Ricardo discusses the US-Israel's war with Iran in the Middle East and even go as far as to describe the Trump's declarations as empty, an attempt to save face as the regime in Iran did not change and the war seems to be dragging out further and creating a world crisis larger than Trump expected. Trump dragged the US into a war that was poorly planned and executed without informing US allies and has even injured American credibility in the world and long standing partnerships but now wants to go to war when we need those partnerships. It is quite foolish and daunting and arrogant to think we can upset the world and now ask them for their support.This is an intense episode of The Neoliberal Round Podcast which is a media and information Non-Profit platform aimed at making popular what was the monopoly.The Neoliberal Round is operated by Renaldo McKenzie and The Neoliberal Corporation.Visit us at https://anchor.fm/theneoliberal or https://youtube.com/ ⁨@RenaldoMckenzie⁩  The Neoliberal is at https://theneoliberal.com and https://renaldocmckenzie.comThe Neoliberal can be reached at info@theneoliberal.com or calling 445-260-9198.Subscribe for free and follow US!

Renaldo and Ricardo continues with their breaking news commentary about the US and Israel War with Iran on The Neoliberal Round Podcast series: The Pulse, where the twins discuss hot topics of the day. Ricardo explores whether the Epstein saga has implicated Trump's decision to go to war and Renaldo is concerned with American safety with the recent news about sleeper cells. The twins questions whether the objective of regime change was achieved now that #iran has a new leader, the son of the former leader. The Neoliberal Round by Renaldo McKenzie is now a 503c1 or Non Profit and over the next few days you will hear more about what we are doing. Visit us at https://theneoliberal.com and https://renaldocmckenzie.com. Check out our store at https://store.theneoliberal.com Email us at info@theneoliberal.comFollow us on Twitter theneoliberalco or renaldomckenzieSubscribe on on any stream. Find yours at https://anchor.fm/theneoliberalDonate to us at https://donate.stripe.com/7sYcN48uybAA2OEb9V93y06Call us at 445-260-9198

On this episode of The Neoliberal Round Podcast, Renaldo and Ricardo McKenzie provide commentary on the war in the Middle East.Ricardo joins Renaldo via phone to explore whether the US and Israel's attack on Iran was justifiable and highlights the historical nature of power where Black and Brown people are always demonize in order to justify injustices of the privilege. Available on any stream. Visit us at https://anchor.fm/theneoliberal to find your streamThis is a production of The Neoliberal Corporation by Renaldo McKenzie. Visit us at https://theneoliberal.com and https://renaldocmckenzie.comRenaldo is the author of Neoliberalism book series:Neoliberalism, Globalization, Income Inequality, Poverty and Resistance andNeoliberal Globalization Reconsidered, Unfair Competition and the Death of Nations.Email us at info@theneoliberal.com

Renaldo and Ricardo McKenzie discuss US immigration and the hypocrisy of the strategy. The Pulse is a series on The Neoliberal Round Podcast by Renaldo McKenzie.Renaldo is a Professor in Caribbean Thought and Author of Neoliberalism.Ricardo is a member of the Society of HR Managers and a top producer at a major logistics firm.Ricardo and Renaldo and the owners of The Neoliberal Corporation.Visit us at https://theneoliberal.com and https://renaldocmckenzie.comGet your copy of neoliberalism at https://store.theneoliberal.com

The US attack on another sovereign state Iran was reckless and based in ideology that is hypothetical. Trump asserted that the attack on Iran was preemptive to protect Americans because Iran wants to enrich Uranium to balance the power scales.But if truth be told US and Israel wants to maintain their advantage in the #middleeast and wants to be able to penetrate any country in the gulf and if Iran can enrich uranium it limits their US-Israel ability to control the region.Renaldo McKenzie is the author of Neoliberalism, Globalization Income Inequality, Poverty and Resistance and also Author of the upcoming book Neoliberal Globalization Unfair Competition and the Death of Nations.Visit us https://theneoliberal.com and https://renaldocmckenzie.com or https://store.theneoliberal.com.Follow on Twitter renaldomckenzie or Theneoliberalco abd Facebook: theneoliberalcorporation or renaldocmckenzie

For Black History Month we are changing the name to African History Month in America. Renaldo explains why in the intro. For this month as we celebrate African History Month we are repeating two special episodes we did back in 2022. This is part 2 of a two where we will feature Steven C. W. Taylor of the Ubuntu Fine Arts Gallery in Germantown Philadelphia talking about the concept of Ubuntu and the idea behind his Fine Arts Gallery. He is an African American Owner of the store and talks with creator and host Renaldo of the podcast about the Gallery. In part 1 we shared the interview Renaldo did with the shekhems at The Ausar Ausset Society in Germantown Philadelphia. In part 2 we wrap up with Steven at the Ubuntu Fina Arts Gallery in Germantown.These shows were originally aired back in April of 2022. Steven still has hos fine Arts Gallery and it has grown tremendously and still in operation today on germantown Avenue in Germantown Philadelphia.The Shekhems and the Ausar Auset Society continues to thrive and is growing and is still located on Germanton Avenue in Philadelphia.We are pleased to share their story and what they are about. Check out these African inspired places as we celebrate African History Month in America today.Renaldo McKenzie (Renaldo C. McKenzie) is the Creator and Host of the Podcast and this year we are celebrating 5 years. Renaldo is also the Founder and President of The Neoliberal Corporation the company that produces the show. The Neoliberal celebrates 5 years as well.Visit us at https://theneoliberal.com ot https://renaldocmckenzie.com or https://store.theneoliberal.com.Renaldo is Author of Neoliberalism available in all formats and at Amazon Barnes and Noble etc and at The Neoliberal store https:/store.theneoliberal.comRenaldo is working on Neoliberalism book 2 which is to be released but needs your support.Support us at $renaldomckenzie or The Neoliberal Support Page: https://donate.stripe.com/7sYcN48uybAA2OEb9V93y06We are all about serving the world today to solve tomorrow's challenges by making popular what was the monopoly.

What's a "Tenement Yard"? Owner of the number one Jamaican Restaurant in Germantown Philadelphia, Chris, joins the show to speak with Creator and Host Renaldo McKenzie on this episode of the installment series: What's Your Story; this is part 25. Chris shares his experience growing up in Jamaica in poverty in a "tenement yard" and talks about life in a tenement yard and how he now owns a big kitchen and operating a successful restaurant in Germantown.Chris store is located at 35 E Chelten and he talks about his $10 Sunday and amazing tasting food at his restaurant. I have eaten there and it is truly authentic Jamaican. This is a production of The Neoliberal Corporation and The Neoliberal Round Podcast by Renaldo McKenzieVisit us at https://theneoliberal.com and https://renaldocmckenzie.comRenaldo is author of Neoliberalism available worldwide and at https://store.theneoliberal.com.Subscribe on any stream. Find yours by visiting https://anchor.fm/theneoliberal.

Question: How do you get rid of Obamacare or The Affordable Care Act while saving face? During Trump's reign between 2016 and 2020 he and the GOP tried to jettison Obamacare but were unable to do so. But with so many depending on Obamacare including Trump and the GOP supporters, getting rid of Obamacare is not so easy legislatively as this would make them unpopular. So they are now using strategy and tactics to kill Obamacare. By not including government subsidies they have driven up the cost of Obamacare and therefore many people are dropping their health plans acquired through Obamacare. So then if you cannot afford the plan why require people to have health insurance? That's the idea here. The GOP dies not need to have a vote to end Obamacare they just need to find a way to drive up the cost so that the law becomes irrelevant and unpopular so that it becomes easy to get rid of the requirement and therefore the act. This was a genius plan that may work, however, the middle class will pick up the slack and this may backfire.Renaldo McKenzie of The Neoliberal Corporation and The Neoliberal discuss on this series of On A Quick Note on The Neoliberal Round.Subscribe on any stream. Find yours at https://anchor.fm/thenoliberalThe Neoliberal Round is a production of The Neoliberal Corporation. Visit us at https://theneoliberal.com or https://renaldocmckenzie.com.Check out Renaldo's book Neoliberalism at https://store.theneoliberal.com.Email us at info@theneoliberal.com

We are calling February African History Month in America instead of Black History Month, because African Americans are not Black they are of African Heritage or Africans. We prefer African History instead of Black History because the term black is part of philosophy that drives a particular perspective about people of Africa. They say "nothing black is good; African Americans are Black; Therefore African Americans are Black and therefore not good" So to drive a different perspective and to inculcate the pride of African American we do not do injustice to the people of Africa who live in America and say African People in America.In today's Episode we reflect on this and our history that is largely bastardized and forgotten. We are re-sharing an episode we did in April 2022 where Renaldo Mckenzie interviewed the Shekhems at the Ausar Asset Society in Germantoen Philadelphia discussing Kamit and Kamitic Spirituality, and African spirituality that has marked the peoples of Africa that we have forgotten.The episode is powerful. It was originally published on April 2022. Renaldo provides an introduction then reshares the episode.Share this show with your friends and remember to subscribe. Visit us at The Neoliberal Corporation https://theneoliberal.com or https://renaldocmckenzie.comGet a copy of Renaldo's book, Neoliberalism, Globalization, Income Inequality Poverty and Resistance (Neoliberalism) at https://store.theneoliberal.com or any major store online.Subscribe on any stream. Find your stream at https://anchor.fm/theneoliberal. Donate to us at $renaldomckenzie or by visiting thneoliberal.com and clicking on support.Email us at info@theneoliberal.comFollow Renaldo on Twitter at renaldomckenzie or The Neoliberal at Theneoliberalco.Follow on Facebook at renaldocmckenzie or The neoliberal Corporation (The Neoliberal)Call us 445-260-9198.

This is Renaldo McKenzie with The Neoliberal Round. I want to provide an important update regarding the case of John Anthony Castro. An emergency motion was previously filed with the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. The court denied that motion quickly—before the government was required to respond. According to information obtained from the clerk's office, the denial occurred because the filing was labeled as an emergency motion, which typically requests action within 24 to 72 hours. The court acted within that timeframe. Following that denial, the motion was refiled in the district court through the normal procedural channel. What happened next is significant. The government did not file a response. Thirty-three days passed without opposition. A motion to expedite was then filed, arguing that the absence of a response effectively renders the motion unopposed at the district court level. The matter is now back before the Fifth Circuit on appeal. A formal brief is being submitted, and once docketed, the government will have fourteen days to respond. The legal question now centers on procedural posture: whether the government's failure to oppose the motion at the district court level constitutes waiver or forfeiture of its arguments. If the government responds, it must address why it did not object earlier. If it does not respond, the appellate court will be reviewing a motion for release that stands unopposed. This next fourteen-day window will be critical. We will continue to monitor developments and provide updates as they unfold. This is The Neoliberal Round. Subscribe to the Podcast on any stream. Find your stream by visiting https://anchor.fm/theneoliberal. Visit us at https://theneoliberal.com or https://renaldocmckenzie.com. Check out Neoliberalism by Renaldo McKenzie at https://store.theneoliberal.comEmail us at info.theneoliberal.comDonate to us https://donate.stripe.com/7sYcN48uybAA2OEb9V93y06Or via Cash App at $renaldomckenzie so we may grow this podcast and channel.

Question: What separates your type of music from others such as Meek Mills and Lil Uzi? My music is soulful.... Soloe sits down with Renaldo of The Neoliberal Round Podcast for What's Your Story part 24 which is season 15 episode 10 of The Neoliberal Round Podcast. Soloe was quite candid and passionate, and very revealing as he shares his passions, his ups and his down and some sad stories but also some positive moments in his journey to becoming an impactful musician and artist. In this episode we begin with Soloe sharing his track and then Renaldo the creator and host revealing that he does a podcast and is recording him. Soloe welcomed being recorded and Renaldo continued with the greeting and record. The two were in a vehicle together as Renaldo record and you may hear street sounds during the recording. Soloe shared how he has gotten a bad rap and made some bad decisions from previous connections in the music industry as a R&B Hip-Hop artist trying to navigate the industry. He shared hos he manager was overcharging him and caused him to miss out on opportunities where he could have been signed by Epic studios. He discloses how he paid the manager of a popular rapper so as to include him on a track but the Manager stole the money and did not follow through on getting his artist to collaborate with him and when he met up with the artist, he was turned down and believed the artist was never told about how he had to pay at least $2000. However, Soloe continues to write music and is looking to get back into his music "bag" as he had taken an hiatus given the bad experiences and is currently working on expanding his talents on other music platforms and getting his name out more. Soloe is originally from Philadelphia and currently lives in the suburbs of the city and has had his music played on the radio 103.9 and performed at Onyx.Renaldo spoke with Soloe for over 40 minutes, and Soloe also shared three of his projects. You can reach Soloe if you need him to perform by emailing him at soloemusic@gmail.com or follow him on IG: soloe4real.This is a production of The Neoliberal Corporation https://theneoliberal.com and https://renaldocmckenzie.comThis is an episode of The Neoliberal Round Podcast available on the Spotify platform which is the main platform that sponsors the show, It is also available on Apple Podcasts, Amazon music, the Audible, Podvine, I-Heart Radio, Podcasts and all major streams and the Neoliberal Round YouTube Channel by Renaldo McKenzie https://youtube.com/@renaldomckenzie.Please donate to the show via Cash App $renaldomckenzie so that we can grow the show. You can also donate to us via Stripe https://donate.stripe.com/7sYcN48uybAA2OEb9V93y06Email us at info@theneoliberal.comVisit our store page at https://store.theneoliberal.comFollow us on Facebook or IG: renaldocmckenzie or The NeoliberalFollow us on Twitter: Theneoliberalco or renaldomckenzieFollow us on LinkedIn: Rev.RenaldoMckenzie or The NeoliberalCorporationFollow us on Reddit: r/Audiopodcasts or r/TheNeoliberalPost

Today we're bringing you a critical update on John Anthony Castro.In November 2025, Castro filed an emergency motion for mistrial alleging that the government concealed criminal immunity agreements with witnesses — including a deal granted to Linda Rivera — and presented stipulations that he and his attorneys never agreed to.Here's what changed the landscape.In the government's response, filed on Thanksgiving, prosecutor Lauren Murphy conceded that Castro's Sixth Amendment rights were violated because he was not given the opportunity to discuss stipulations with witnesses. The government also acknowledged that evidence had been suppressed.However, in a 54-page response, the government did not address the alleged criminal immunity deal.Castro's legal team argues that by failing to respond, prosecutors forfeited the issue.Despite these concessions, the Fifth Circuit denied Castro's motion for release on December 8.Castro has since filed a writ of mandamus seeking to compel court action. His attorneys are preparing an expedited motion for default ruling, arguing that the government's admissions should result in immediate relief.Castro has described himself as a political prisoner, asserting that his continued imprisonment persists despite constitutional violations being acknowledged on the record.Through it all, he says he remains hopeful and prayerful.We will continue to monitor this case closely.Available in The Neoliberal Journals at https://theneoliberal.com

Yesterday, POWER convened a housing affordability assembly at Mother Bethel A.M.E. The sanctuary was full—overflowing, really—with more than 1,000 people from across Philadelphia, representing churches, faith communities, and concerned residents gathered under one shared anxiety: a city in the grip of a housing crisis.Rising rents. Shrinking housing stock. A looming reduction in federal funding as Washington signals cuts to already strained city budgets. The moment demanded boldness.Several elected officials were present. Isaiah Thomas attended, along with one at-large City Council member and a representative for a district council member, all there to listen, respond, and engage. State Senator Sharif Street also attended, though he did not sit on the panel.And yet—despite the size of the crowd and the urgency of the issue—the conference, in my estimation, offered no real solutions. What we heard instead were recycled ideas, familiar refrains, and policy comfort food that no longer nourishes a city this hungry.First, there was the call for nonprofits—particularly large institutions like the University of Pennsylvania—to do more, or to pay taxes. But nonprofits are already doing a great deal. They employ a significant portion of the city's workforce—workers who pay taxes, rent homes, and sustain the local economy. To suggest nonprofits simply “do more” ignores both their existing contributions and the structural limits of that sector.Second, a council member suggested taxing billionaires more. This has become a political cliché—emotionally satisfying, rhetorically popular, and practically unproductive. In reality, such policies often accelerate capital flight, pushing wealth—and investment—out of the city. At the same time, Philadelphia maintains a large social welfare population. That contradiction cannot be ignored. How do we justify ever-higher taxes on a shrinking base while relying on redistribution without first expanding the economic pie?If anything, the city should be working with billionaires and high-net-worth investors—creating incentives, credits, and opportunities for them to invest more deeply in Philadelphia. The city lacks a robust ecosystem of lucrative business investment. Outside of Comcast (Xfinity), Philadelphia has very few major corporations anchoring its economy. That should concern us.Third, Philadelphia is in direct competition with Delaware, a neighboring state that offers business-friendly tax structures and aggressive incentives. Businesses notice this. Investors notice this. Capital moves accordingly. If Philadelphia wants to win, it must compete—by reducing taxes, waiving fees, and offering meaningful credits to attract for-profit businesses and corporations. That is how cities grow revenue sustainably, not by squeezing the same sources harder.Finally, one of the most striking revelations was that the city reportedly has over one billion dollars sitting in reserve. Why not deploy financial expertise to grow that money? Why not invest a portion of it in high-yield instruments—government bonds, fixed annuities, or other secure investment vehicles—to generate returns that can fund housing initiatives long-term? Cities invest. Universities invest. Pension funds invest. Why shouldn't Philadelphia?Instead, the meeting largely circled back to asking those already doing much to do even more, while calling for new policies and bills that repeat old thinking. There were no out-of-the-box ideas, no structural economic reimagining, no serious engagement with how capital is created, attracted, and sustained.Philadelphia does not have a housing problem alone—it has an investment problem. Until we are willing to confront that honestly, assemblies will remain full, speeches will remain passionate, and solutions will remain painfully absent.The crisis deserves better. The people deserve better. And the city—this city of grit, history, and possibility—can do better, if it dares to think differently.

Renaldo McKenzie continues the interview with David Grant picking up from Chapter 1: The Roots. The episode continues with Rev. David Grant continuing the story about a woman that was demon possessed and what he and the elders at the church had to do in order to support a woman's deliverance, a sort of exorcism.Rev. David Grant is Author of Closing the Doors a new work book focussing on deliverance, discipleship, and healing. David is also a former senior Pastor of one of the larger churches ministries in Jamaica, Jamaica Evangelistic Center and is married to a gospel singer Juliet Grant. They have 4 children and are founders of Odigia Global, a marriage counselling, discipleship, healing and deliverance ministry. You may visit Odigia Global at https://odigiaglobal.org. David recently relocated from Jamaica to the USA and is currently in transition in serving as a Pastor in the USA.David sits with Renaldo to share his journey and to talk about his new workbook, ministry and life. What's Your Story is a series on The Neoliberal Round Podcast created and produced by Renaldo McKenzie who is also the author of Neoliberalism and President and Founder of The Neoliberal Corporation, serving the world today to solve tomorrow's challenges by making poplar what was the monopoly.Subscribe on any stream, I-Heart Radio, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify etc.Find your stream at https://anchor.fm/theneoliberalThe Podcast is also available on The Neoliberal Round YouTube Channel. Https://youtube.com/@renaldomckenzieVisit the The Neoliberal at https://theneoliberal.com https:/renaldocmckenzie.comWe need your support to grow the podcast and toimprove the aesthestics of the show. Donate to us via Cash App $renaldomckenzie or via Stripe: https://donate.stripe.com/7sYcN48uybAA2OEb9V93y06Follow us on Twitter#renaldomckenzie or #teneoliberalcoFollow us on Facebook: #theneoliberal or #renaldocmckenzie

In this trailer from an episode of the Caribbean Thought Series, A Lecture series in Caribbean Thought facilitated by Renaldo McKenzie at a University in Jamaica via the zoom platform where Renaldo Teaches students registered all over the world to explore Caribbean History, Philosophy and Theology, He wraps with a student about whether a fact s a fun fact or more a horror story.Listen and check out the full series on The neoliberal Round Podcast and Youtube channel;.Subscribe on any stream.Visit us at https://theneoliberal.com

The Caribbean is a paradise, but for who... the locals or tourists? In this episode Renaldo McKenzie discusses the question raised in Chapter 11: Cinema and Neoliberal Globalization: Can Cinematic film be an effective tool in creating change in light of neoliberal Globalization, probably the answers lies in film. Page 262 in the book "Neoliberalism, Globalization, Income Inequality, Poverty and Resistance" is where he begins by saying one of man's basic drives is the pursuit and discovery of truth... Renaldo discusses this with students in a Caribbean Thought class, a course he teaches at Jamaica Theological Seminary via the zoom platform. Rev. Renaldo McKenzie uses the film "Life and Debt"by Stephanie Black based on a book about St. Antigua entitles "A Small Place" by Jamaica Kincaid to explore the concept that he highlights and espouse in his book which also inspired the study he undertook at the University of Pennsylvania between 2010 and 2013. Prof. Renaldo highlights the uniqueness of documentary films which are almost anthropological. The book is available in various formats: Audible, Hardback and Paperback at Amazon, Barnes and Noble Walmart and at The Neoliberal Store and our IngramSpark partners.Check out my #books "Neoliberalism, Globalization, Income Inequality, Poverty And Resistance": #Neoliberalism Written by #RenaldoMcKenzie Available in Paperback: https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=63KgyNK5lXctb5ySudh5FFtuQ63V0WvEJVeHDvOhN4M Available in Hardback: https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?gJwW8cSq7SZsl6qT8BrXTrFGcnfliuTQX0dRyNyKtdA Available via the Audible https://audible.com/pd/B099LFCD79/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-267926&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_267926_rh_usRenaldo is a graduate of University of Pennsylvania and is currently Georgetown University and is a Professor Jamaica Theological Seminary and President of The Neoliberal Corporation in #Philadelphia, Creator of The Neoliberal Round Podcast on Spotify for Creators, Spotify or any stream and The Neoliberal Round YouTube Channel. Visit us at https:/theneoliberal.com or https://renaldocmckenzie.com.Email us at info@theneoliberal.comDonate to us at $renaldomckenzie or via the Stripe Link:https://donate.stripe.com/7sYcN48uybAA2OEb9V93y06

Rev. David Grant has a new book out "Closing the Doors" and he joins Creator and Host, Rev. Renaldo McKenzie for Part 23 of What Your Story on The Neoliberal Round Podcast and YouTube Channel. This will be a three part episode and it promises to be inspirational.David Grant recently relocated to the US from Jamaica and shares his journey with us. He was the Senior Pastor for the Jamaica Evangelistic Center after taking up the mantle from his Mentor the Late Bishop V.T. Williams who died a few years ago. David served in ministry from 16 and under the tutelage of Dr. Williams grew to an inspirational figure. But he will tell you that his story is centered on Jesus Christ who has helped him to overcome the struggles of life and realize his dreams. He wrote a new work book, "Closing the Doors" and it centers on deliverance and healing and discipleship. He also co-founded an organization focusing on healing, deliverance and marriage counselling, odigia global. A production of The Neoliberal Corporation. https://theneoliberal.com and https://renaldocmckenzie.com#renaldomckenzie Email us info@theneoliberal.comCall us 445-260-9198

As we get read to launch the new season of The Neoliberal Round, Ricardo and I sat down to discuss some major stories in the news notably, the Killing of Goode an American by ICE agents and the invasion of Venezuela by the US. We discuss an upcoming episode and get ready for a major year with new content and a new studio.We will relaunch in July when we celebrate 5 years of The Neoliberal Corporation and 5 years of the Podcast.This episode we dubbed it "The Law is not a Shackle" exploring the pharsasiaclism within the world by those who are in power or seeking to maintain their advantages. Renaldo is the Creator and Host of the The Neoliberal Round, President of The Neoliberal Corporation and Author of The Neoliberalism book series.Visit us at https://theneoliberal.com and https://renaldocmckenzie.com and https://store.theneoliberal.com.Support us at https://donate.stripe.com/7sYcN48uybAA2OEb9V93y06

I share a deeply personal story of how I am overcoming the struggles of life. It is part of my Philosophy of Life, or maybe a theological perspective. I share my struggles with the death dying and beyond and hinted at how God has brought me full circle with the passing of my parents. It is not an interview but a monologue where I present a reflection on my life and looking ahead to the future.I hope this may inspire someone as you live you life and follow your path.Much more is left untold and I have skipped a lot of details but in the passing of time more will be revealed. Renaldo McKenzie is the Author of Neoliberalism, Globalization, Income Inequality Poverty and Resistance and is ordained to the Ministry of Sacrament and Word by the United Church in Jamaica and Cayman Islands and is currently a member at Old First UCC Church of Christ. Renaldo is a Professor at Jamaica Theological Seminary and a Doctoral Candidate at Georgetown University.Renaldo is the President of The Neoliberal Corporation, https://theneoliberal.comRenaldo's first book is available at https://store.theneoliberal.com and also at amazon and Barnes and Noble..Support Renaldo's podcast at https://donate.stripe.com/7sYcN48uybAA2OEb9V93y06

The US has successfully carried out a Large Scale Strike on Venezuela and its leader #nicolasmaduro. Maduro was flown to the US and will be jailed until his trial in New York or Florida according to President Donald Trump moments ago in a press conference. Mr. Trump reported that the US will run the country and take over Venezuela oil until a government is elected by its people's. Submitted by Renaldo Mckenzie on January 3, 2026