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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

Empire, Stability, and the Smokescreen of MoralityBy Renaldo C. McKenzieLet us be honest—brutally honest, the way history demands and empire resents.What is unfolding in Venezuela, and across the wider Caribbean basin, has little to do with democracy, human rights, or some sudden moral awakening in Washington. It has everything to do with power—raw, unapologetic, strategic power—and the anxiety that sets in when that power feels challenged.The United States does not intervene because a government is despotic. If that were the case, half the world's strongmen would be facing sanctions before breakfast. The United States intervenes when dominance is threatened—when a small country dares to rearrange its economic loyalties, when it flirts with alternatives, when it whispers to Beijing or Moscow instead of kneeling to Washington.This is not conjecture. This is pattern. Take Venezuela. The hostility toward the Maduro government is not rooted in humanitarian outrage. It is rooted in the fact that Venezuela has chosen to deepen relations with China and Russia—to do business outside the American orbit. That is the unforgivable sin. Everything else—drugs, dictatorship, democracy—is stage dressing.The same script plays across the Caribbean. Jamaica, like many of its neighbors, has welcomed Chinese investment: ports modernized, infrastructure built, capital flowing where Western lenders once stalled. Suddenly, “stability” becomes a concern. Suddenly, sovereignty is suspect. Funny how that works.This is not about policing the world's conscience. It is about preserving a hierarchy. History offers receipts. In Guyana, the United States once supported a government that was neither democratic nor just—one that violently suppressed dissent and oversaw the assassination of revolutionary scholar Walter Rodney. That regime, led by Forbes Burnham, was later found culpable by a commission of inquiry. Yet at the time, it enjoyed American backing. Why? Because it played ball. It served U.S. interests. Morality, apparently, is negotiable.Contrast that with today. Guyana now hosts massive U.S. oil interests, where American corporations extract vast wealth while the Guyanese people receive a fraction. That arrangement is deemed acceptable—commendable, even. But let Guyana decide tomorrow to nationalize its resources, to partner elsewhere, or to rely on itself, and watch how quickly the tone changes. Hypothetical? Hardly. We have seen this movie before.Consider Cuba—decades under embargo, not because it threatens the world, but because it refuses submission. Consider Ukraine, punished by war for seeking stability outside one imperial sphere and into another. When small nations move independently, the ground shakes.The language of “communism” is the oldest smokescreen in the book. It is wheeled out whenever convenient, retired when inconvenient. The real crime is not ideology—it is disobedience.This is the central argument of my forthcoming book, Neoliberal Globalization Reconsidered: Unfair Competition and the Death of Nations. Nations do not collapse simply because of internal failure; they are often pushed—cornered by systems designed to ensure that wealth flows upward and outward, never inward, never locally, never freely.And here lies the uncomfortable truth: empire does not require virtue. It requires compliance.Yes, America wants to remain competitive. That desire is not irrational. But competitiveness built on coercion, embargoes, and destabilization is not leadership—it is fear masquerading as strength. And fear, history tells us, is a dangerous policy advisor.The Caribbean must tread carefully. Sovereignty is costly. Independence comes with consequences. But the alternative—permanent subordination dressed up as partnership—is far more expensive in the long run.Renaldo is the Author of Neoliberalism, 2021) and Neoliberal Globalization Reconsidered, Unfair Competition and the Death of Nations", contributions by Martin Oppenheimer

Renaldo McKenzie, Author of the Neoliberalism book series, discusses his upcoming book in light of what is happening in the world today. Renaldo raises the issue of unfair competition a theme in his books and also classism and racism and zero in on the reason why Trump's America first is a facade - America first like racism is a strategic distraction to elitism. Renaldo asserts that Trump is willing to give billions of dollars to Argentina but is unwilling to extend the ACA healthcare premiums for millions of Working Class Americans whose insurance is set to go up. Renaldo highlights the issue of unfair competition in the world where post-industrial countries unfairly profit from Global South and vulnerable countries in the Global South while advancing draconian immigration policies on these countries while charging tariffs in addition to the huge gains they get from unfair tactics with these countries.Renaldo briefly notes these as points he will consider in his book that his coming up - Neoliberal Globalization Reconsidered, Unfair Competition and the Death of Nations, part 2 in the Neoliberalism book series.Neoliberal Globalization Reconsidered is co-authored by Professor Emeritus Martin Oppenheimer.Renaldo McKenzie is also the author of "Neoliberalism Globalization Income Inequality Poverty and Resistance"Renaldo is a graduate of University of Pennsylvania and a Professor at Jamaica Theological Seminary where he teaches Caribbean Thought in the Summer. Visit The Neoliberal Corporation at https://theneoliberal.com.Get a copy of Renaldo's books in any platform worldwide and also at https://store.theneoliberal.com.Donate to us at Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=USSJLFU2HRVAQ or via CashApp at $renaldomckenzieSubscribe to us on any stream. Find yours at https://anchor.fm/theneoliberal

The American Media continues to mislead us about the truth about everything. Example, is it true that Hurricane Melissa devastated the island of Jamaica? NO. Yet they report that. Is it true that Somalia is a dirty country? No... Yet the President reports that and the public believes it because that is what the American media shows about the other... which continues to create false narratives about people and places. What if we were to say that Hurricane devatated the US? Would that be true? No for it only affected the people in New Orleans. They seem to be mixing up the whole with the part and the mathematical idea of subsets.Renaldo discussed this on this Podcast brief.Renaldo is the author of Neoliberalism, available at https://store.theneoliberal.com and worldwide on Amazon, Ingramspark and Barnes and Noble etc. Visit us at https://theneoliberal.com

Recently Trump declares that Immigrants from Black and Brown countries are not welcomed only those white people from Europe such as Norway. Yet European leaders are saying that Trump has not been an ally of Europe siding with dictators like Putin from Russia and disrupting the relationship between the European Union and USA.Renaldo discusses this as he shares some poignant points from his book Neoliberalism, Globalization, Income Inequality Poverty and Resistance which was part of a thesis at the University of Pennsylvania which he completed in 2013 and pusblished the book in 2021. Part 2 is about to be released under the title Neoliberal Globalization Reconsidered, Neo-capitalism and the Death of Nations.The books are available worldwide in all formats and book 2 will be available later this year. Get you copy at https://store.theneoliberal.com or via any major bookstores. The book is also available via the ebook and the Audible.Renaldo is a Professor at the Jamaica Theological Seminary and a working on his PHD which he will complete in 2026.Renaldo is the President of The Neoliberal Corporation, https://theneoliberal.com.Support us at #renaldomckenzie or via PayPal at https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=USSJLFU2HRVAQSubscribe for free on any stream.

Residents from Black River, St. Elizabeth, are sounding the alarm, and frankly, it's hard not to share their outrage. In the fragile hours after the hurricane swept through, what should have been a coordinated, decisive government response instead looked like hesitation, confusion, and absence.Some people are alleging that the relief agencies on the ground were ineffective—no tents, no structured food program, no organized medical presence. In a disaster of this scale, essential services should have been stationed and ready: emergency tents, mobile clinics, water and sanitation units, ground teams tracking displaced residents, and a rapid deployment of resources to stabilize those most affected. That simply did not happen. Instead, helicopters circled overhead, assessing the destruction from a distance, while families on the ground waited—hungry, exposed, unaccounted for. Displaced residents still don't have proper shelter. They don't have a central point of service. They don't have a coordinated system guiding them toward safety, medical care, or basic necessities. In 2025, after so many global lessons in disaster management, this should never be the story. And yet here we are.Let's be clear: relief comes before rebuilding. Before talk of construction, procurement, or long-term recovery, there must be tents, food, water, sanitation, health services, child protection services, and community support teams on the ground immediately. That's Emergency Response 101. You stabilize the people, then you move to rebuilding the community.But from all accounts, Jamaica's government response is lagging—and community members are noticing. Many are openly saying that if it weren't for people like Shaggy and other Jamaican celebrities abroad, flying in and stepping up, many families would still be starving, stranded, and forgotten.It shouldn't take celebrity intervention for people to get basic relief.So the question stands like a heavy drumbeat: What is going on?Why weren't emergency tents pre-positioned? Why wasn't there an immediate medical and sanitation rollout? Why do residents have to beg for what should be automatic in a disaster? And most importantly: Who is accountable for this breakdown, and when will the people of Black River get the relief they deserve?By Rev. Renaldo C McKenzie, Author of "Neoliberalism. Globalization, Income Inequality Poverty and Resistance". Read the full article in The Neoliberal Journals at https://theneoliberal.comSupport us at $renaldomckenzie or via The Neoliberal at https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=USSJLFU2HRVAQCheck out our store page at https://store.theneoliberal.comEmail us at info@theneoliberal.com

Question: Is there an attempt by Mainstream Media through movies and ads to ILLEGITIMIZE Podcasts?Recently, Netflix released a limited series called The Beast in Me. The series seems to use sly tactics to sow doubt in people's minds about the legitimacy of podcasters. Renaldo discusses this in his soliloquy raising the alarm about mainstream media's attempts to re-centralize and re-monopolize its hold over communication and information. Renaldo plays an excerpt of the series and presents his arguments.What do you think; do you agree with Renaldo's assessment and opinion here about the attack on podcasters by mainstream? Send us your feedback.Renaldo is Author of Neoliberalism, and President of The Neoliberal Corporation.Visit us at theneoliberal.comSubscribe on any stream. Find your stream at https://anchor.fm/theneoliberal. Support us at $renaldomckenzie or via Paypal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=USSJLFU2HRVAQVisit our store: https://store.theneoliberal.com

A Black patient is raising serious concerns about his recent hospitalization at Hackensack Meridian Riverview Medical Center in Red Bank, New Jersey, alleging that he experienced inadequate care, premature discharge, poor communication, and treatment that left him feeling marginalized and medically unsafe.The patient, admitted after collapsing on a tennis court, reports that in six days of hospitalization, he was never examined by a physician. Instead, he interacted solely with nurses and physician assistants. During this period, he says he continued to suffer the same symptoms—dizziness, fainting episodes, chest heaviness, and weakness—that initially led to his emergency admission.According to his account, diagnostic tests were performed without explanation, and results were either withheld or presented with incomplete or conflicting narratives. He states that medical staff attempted to discharge him despite persistent symptoms and without providing a follow-up discussion regarding an echocardiogram that revealed a bicuspid aortic valve—a congenital defect that can affect blood flow.He also reports that his dietary restrictions were ignored, with meals containing red meat and cheese despite repeated requests.One of the most troubling events he describes occurred during an attempted discharge: hospital staff reportedly instructed him to walk off the unit despite ongoing dizziness. While waiting at the pharmacy, he collapsed and had to be readmitted. He alleges that a nurse immediately went into “defensive mode” rather than assessing his condition, and that the emergency department doctor's system review revealed that he was still listed as an admitted patient, raising questions about the legitimacy of the initial discharge.The patient further states that a psychiatrist was sent to his room, though he had reported no psychiatric symptoms. He interprets this as part of a broader pattern in which Black patients' physical complaints are reframed as psychological, leading to delays in proper medical evaluation.On the day of his final discharge, an occupational therapist conducted orthostatic testing—a check for blood pressure changes with movement—and found significant fluctuations, along with visible unsteadiness in his gait. The therapist reportedly advised that he should not be discharged and recommended additional medical evaluation, including a head CT. However, the patient says no physician ever followed up, and the discharge proceeded despite these findings.When he requested to speak with hospital leadership about his concerns, he was met with a nurse manager and a nurse practitioner—neither of whom, he reports, addressed the outstanding medical issues or explained the decisions surrounding his care.The patient ultimately left the hospital still dizzy and weak, stating he did not feel he had received adequate care or clear medical guidance.His experience raises pressing questions about medical equity, communication, discharge protocols, and the treatment of Black and Brown patients in clinical settings.Hackensack Meridian Health at Riverview has not provided comment on these allegations. But we did speak with a Representative from Patient Experience about the issues and the Experience, we recorded the conversation and it's available on The Neoliberal Round Podcast season 15 Episode 1.Submitted by Rev. Renaldo McKenzie, Creator and Host and President of The Neoliberal.

Journalists just asked Pam Bondi of The Justice Dept whether she intends to follow the law.Imagine that—the nation pausing to wonder whether the Attorney General,the very steward of justice,the keeper of statutes and truth,will honor the rules she's sworn to defend.It's almost poetic…if it weren't so painfully absurd.Well, the pragmatist would say, the law is not a shackle. So they may follow it loosely.SMH. #Rulesoflaw #EpsteinFiles #lawBy Renaldo Mckenzie,, PhD (c), M.PhilAuthor of Neoliberalism, Globalization, Income Inequality, Poverty and Resistance, https://store.theneoliberal.comCreator and Host, The Neoliberal Round https://anchor.fm/theneoliberal and The Neoliberal CorporationHttps://theneoliberal.com

Did the Democrats really drag out the shutdown for 41 days only to score a political point over healthcare? That makes no sense. Pundits on the Podcast argue over the winners and losers of the shutdown and whether the Democrats came looking like the villains who caused the shutdown. Renaldo McKenzie sits down with co-hosts Ricardo McKenzie and Straight Talker Randy Travis to discuss. Subscribe on any stream Find yours at https://anchor.fm/theneoliberalDonate to the Podcast at $renaldomckenzieVisit us at https://theneoliberal.com and https://renaldocmckenzie.comCheck out our store at https://store.theneliberal.comCal us at 445-260-9198Email us at info@teneoliberal.com or renaldocmckenzie@gmail.com

Today we had Municipal/local and Some Gubernatorial elections today. On this Short episode take of Straight Talk Host Renaldo McKenzie speak with Straight Talker Randy, Moderate Democrat, about why this election matter. He shared that he would not usually go out to vote in mud terms or local elections but Today he did. Hear why.A Production of The NeoLiberal Corporation https://theneoliberal.comCreator, Renaldo McKenzieGet a copy of Renaldo McKenzie book Neoliberalism Globalization Income Inequality Poverty and Resistance at https://store.theneoliberal.com Subscribe on any stream! Find yours at anchor.fm/theneoliberal.

Renaldo McKenzie of The Neoliberal spoke with Nigel Stewart a resident in Portmore earlier about conditions in Jamaica and provided video image of Gregory Park, Portmore, Jamaica.This is a production of The Neoliberal Round by Renaldo McKenzie of The Neoliberal/ The Neoliberal Corporation.Subscribe to podcast on any stream. Find yours at https://anchor.fm/theneoliberal⁩Visit us at https://theneoliberal.com Support us at https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=USSJLFU2HRVAQ

Renaldo McKenzie of The Neoliberal discusses the latest from Jamaica as Hurricane wanders along Jamaica's shorelines in the Caribbean Sea. Ramon Henry and Dwight McKoy join Renaldo on The Neoliberal Round to provide an update on the Hurricane and Jamaica's preparedness. The Neoliberal Round is a production of The Neoliberal Corporation, created by Renaldo McKenzie.Visit us at https://theneoliberal.comSubscribe to the podcast on any stream. Find yours by visiting https://anchor.fm/theneoliberalAlso available: https://theneoliberal.com/hurricane-melissa-in-jamaica-as-of-october-27-2025/

Renaldo discusses the upcoming bout between Pagan V Montgomery and also chatted with Felix Parilla 11-0 and is also featured in a match on Thursday October 23 2025 at the Coliseo Pedrin zorrilla Puerto Rico. The events will kick off at 5:30pm. A Production of The Neoliberal Corporationhttps://theneoliberal.com and renaldocmckenzie.comSubscribe to The Neoliberal Roundhttps://anchor.fm/theneoliberal​

On Today's episode we talk Geo Politics, Globalization, Immigration and US Politics.Co-Host and Producer: Ricardo McKenzieCreator and Host: Renaldo McKenzieVisit us at The Neoliberal Corporationhttps://theneoliberal.com and https://renaldocmckenzie.comSubscribe on any stream: https://anchor.fm/theneoliberalDonate to us at $renaldomckenzie or via PayPal atCheck out our YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@renaldomckenzie

trailer 3 to Faith, Freedom and the Fault Lines of Love, A Dialogue by Renaldo McKenzie with Ricardo McKenzie Featuring Bryce Eddy on The Neoliberal Round Podcast Part 1 https://open.spotify.com/episode/3m2j7lSTm2qwXdd1VBWh7C?si=oYyuYjyGRZq0NOAz5fwCFAPart 2:https://open.spotify.com/episode/0OHfzQ4VHm1OupSi1HFOCP?si=NCDxlGfnQgaPs_3bsDU9ow

This is a continuation of the Episode with Eddy Bryce. We pick up from the Point on Vengeance and Letitia James where Bryce tries to make the point that Trump's attacks on his enemies such as Letittia James is just and Godly and poetic Justice. ...Part 1: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3m2j7lSTm2qwXdd1VBWh7C?si=oYyuYjyGRZq0NOAz5fwCFA Subscribe: https://anchor.fm/theneoliberalThe Neoliberal CorporationHttps://theneoliberal.comDonate to us: $renaldomckenzie or via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=USSJLFU2HRVAQCheck out our Podcast Streams: https://anchor.fm/theneoliberalVisit our Store: https://store.theneoliberal.com

In this thought-provoking episode, Renaldo McKenzie and co-host Ricardo McKenzie sit down with Bryce Eddy of Turning Point USA and The Bryce Eddy Show for an open conversation on faith, unity, and the fractured moral landscape of modern America.From the meaning of biblical love to the paradoxes of liberty and inclusion, this dialogue challenges easy answers and exposes deeper divides. Can true love heal a polarized nation — or has faith itself become a new frontier of division?

Renaldo pushes back on Bryce's claims that the mutilation of girls as a principle of Islam. Coming up Tonight on The Neoliberal: Part 1 of a two-part episode of The Neoliberal Round featuring Bryce Eddy of Turning Points USA and the Bryce Eddy Show. He joins me with my co-host Ricardo McKenzie to discuss American politics, Turning Points and why he supports Trump. Here is a 2-minute trailer of the upcoming show. It premieres later at 7pm. Subscribe on any stream, find your podcast stream here: The Neoliberal Round by Renaldo McKenzie https://anchor.fm/theneoliberal; and also on our Youtube Channel https://youtube.com/@renaldomckenzie. We will publish an op-ed of the interview in The Neoliberal Post https://renaldocmckenzie.com and The Neoliberal Journals https://theneoliberal.comLINK TO THE FULL EPISODE: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3m2j7lSTm2qwXdd1VBWh7C?si=8Yj5d-LIQ-OibnRbSnKdrADonate to us so that we can expand and develop our grassroots podcast show at https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=USSJLFU2HRVAQ or at $renaldomckenzie

Author Renaldo provides an update on Neoliberalism Book 2.Renaldo is Author of the Neoliberalism book series. The first was published in 2021 - Neoliberalism, Globalization, Income Inequality, Poverty and Resistance, available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, IngramSpark etc. and via The Neoliberal Book Store.Visit us https://theneoliberal.com and renaldocmckenzie.comSubscribe on any stream. Find yours at https://anchor.fm/theneoliberal

Author Renaldo McKenzie discusses the upcoming book Neoliberal Globalization reconsidered, Unfair Competition and The Death of Nations, Co-Authored by Martin Oppenheimer. https://theneoliberal.com/ https://renaldocmckenzie.comSubscribe: https://anchor.fm/theneoliberal

The Neoliberal Round Podcast by Renaldo McKenzieEpisode Script: “Faith, Film, and the Future Featuring Abria Jackson”Creator/Host: Renaldo C. McKenzie[Intro]Hello everyone, and welcome to another episode of The Neoliberal Round Podcast. I'm your host, Rev. Renaldo McKenzie.Today, I'm honored to sit with the dynamic, ever-charming, and deeply talented Abria Jackson—an actress, mentor, and graduate student whose career and calling blend art, faith, and service.Abria recently starred in Night of Violence, which opened at the prestigious FrightFest in the UK. She traveled to London with her mother to witness the premiere, and we'll talk about that powerful experience. We'll also dive into her work on Law & Order: Organized Crime, her inspirations from Viola Davis and Halle Berry, her mentoring of young women, and her pursuit of a master's degree in Clinical and Counseling Psychology.[Segment 1 – The UK Premiere]Renaldo: What was it like, sitting in that London theater with your mom, watching your film open FrightFest?Abria: “It was very emotional. My father passed away a couple of years ago, and he was so supportive of my dream. Knowing my mom was in the audience reminded me that I have people who love me and support me. I also felt like my dad was there, watching from heaven. My mom was cheering, even when no one else was, and people around her were cracking up—it was unforgettable.”Renaldo: What did it mean personally to have her there?Abria: “It felt full circle. God was reminding me to keep going, that I'm on the right path. The fact that my mom was alive and present for that moment—it meant everything.”[Segment 2 – Acting as Healing]Renaldo: You mentioned Catwoman, a Black rock star, and Tanya from Mortal Kombat as dream roles. Why those?Abria: “All three connect directly to my childhood. They'd heal my inner child. Acting was more than entertainment—it was spiritual. Growing up, life wasn't always glitter and rainbows. Acting gave me an outlet, and now keeping that inner child alive helps me bring truth to every role.”[Segment 3 – Balancing Faith, Career, and Self-Care]Renaldo: How do you balance school, career, and everything else?Abria: “I'm very intentional with my time. I write everything in my planner and make sure I hit my goals. But I also remind myself that you can't pour from an empty cup. Self-care matters. For me, that's $5 Tuesdays at the movies—it's my reset.”Renaldo: And your faith?Abria: “Faith keeps me going. My mom once bought a name meaning that said Aabria means faith. That's my story. When auditions don't come, when money's tight—faith carries me.”[Segment 4 – Mentorship & Psychology]Renaldo: Beyond acting, you're also co-leading a mentorship group for teen girls and pursuing a master's in counseling. What inspired that?Abria: “Even in high school, people would come up to me and share their lives. It felt like a gift God placed in me. Now I want to perfect that gift—get licensed, gain knowledge, and help people in ways that blend spirituality and service.”[Segment 5 – Vision & Legacy]Renaldo: Looking ahead, what legacy do you want to build?Abria: “When God calls me home, I want people to say my life was an act of faith. Of course, I want roles that move people. But more than that, I want to be remembered as someone who served—who gave advice, helped people, and carried them through. What profits a person to gain the world but lose their soul? Character and service—that's the legacy I want.”[Closing]Abria Jackson is more than an actress—she is a storyteller, a servant, and a woman of faith. From Philly to London, from film sets to mentorship circles, her journey reminds us that art and service can walk hand in hand.You can follow Abria on Instagram at @itsabriajackson and on TikTok under her name.And stay tuned for her upcoming TV series Losing My Pride, expected in 2026.Thank you for listening to The Neoliberal Round Podcast. Until next time—walk good.

This episode of The Neoliberal Round Podcast features the dynamic Abria Jackson, actress, mentor, and graduate student, in conversation with Rev. Renaldo McKenzie.Fresh off her UK premiere at FrightFest for Night of Violence, Abria talks about bringing her mom to London for the milestone, her inspirations from Viola Davis and Halle Berry, and how faith keeps her grounded as she balances acting, mentorship, and graduate studies in Clinical and Counseling Psychology.✨ Premieres Friday at 6PM on The Neoliberal Round YouTube Channel and across all podcast platforms.

On this raw, uncut and unedited episode short, of Straight Talk, Renaldo chats with Randy and Phil about Free Speech and the Return of Jimmy Kimmel on ABC.Subscribe to The Neoliberal Round Podcast https://anchor.fm/theneoliberal A Production of The Neoliberal Corporation theneoliberal.com

Five years ago I blogged: “A great civilization is not conquered from without until it has destroyed itself from within” (W. Durant). I was reminded of this while watching the Prime Video Movie Apocalypto. I'd recommend that y'all watch it. Now If Trump, the GOP and MAGA want “America to be Great Again”, they may want to first stop the bleeding from within instead of applying tactics that exacerbate the wound and destroy what's left of American greatness like that of the Mayan Kingdom. Great civilizations fall because of leaders and their supporters who share and defend their wild ideologies that put people against each other and stifle diversity and liberalism. A great America is a strong America that looks out for all its peoples so that they can be resolute in defending any attack from without.Black lives matter and so does white lives. Women are independent and firm just as their male counterparts. And the freedom to express our uniqueness in various forms without denigrating or denying anyone expression over another is valued and protected so as to strengthen our unity inspite of our diversity! Rev. Renaldo McKenzie

Question: Do you agree that Kamala Harris is not interesting and charismatic enough to be considered a leader? Twin Brothers Ricardo and Renaldo McKenzie debate whether Kamala was uncharismatic and not interesting during the last presidential election and throughout her time as VP and on Rachel Maddow Show last night 9.22.2025. It was former Presidential Candidate Kamala Harris first Live TV interview since loosing which also happen to mark the eve of the release of her new book. So the timing was no coincidence. Nevertheless the show is intersting as the twins get heated over the topic. Ricardo on Phone and Renaldo in studios.The Pulse is a production of The Neoliberal Corporation on The Neoliberal Round Podcast.Subscribe: https://anchor.fm/theneoliberal on any stream.Visit us at https://theneoliberal.com and https://renaldocmckenzie.com

Randy declares he plans to boycott ABC until they reinstate Jimmy Kimmel. This is The Neoliberal Round Podcast Straight Talk – Part 2: Jimmy KimmelRenaldo McKenzie (Host):Welcome back to The Neoliberal Round Podcast. This is another episode of Straight Talk, where we cut through the noise and speak plainly. We are in Philadelphia tonight, and before you go anywhere—let's dive right into it.Renaldo:Do you watch Jimmy Kimmel?Guest:Occasionally.Renaldo:So, what do you think about the Jimmy Kimmel show being suspended by Disney and ABC?Guest:I think it's crazy. The best part of the show is always the beginning—the monologue. Especially when he's talking about the President.Renaldo:Right. So do you think that's the reason the show got suspended? Because of the political edge in those monologues?Guest:Absolutely. That was the highlight of the show, and they couldn't handle it. Let's be honest—we've got an orange lunatic in the White House, and Kimmel was one of the few willing to call it out.Renaldo:(Laughs) Careful now, we don't want them coming after this show.Guest:Hey—I'm just saying what I'm saying. It's a free country, isn't it?Renaldo:And that's exactly the point. The views expressed here don't necessarily represent The Neoliberal Round, but the principle of free speech matters. If we start silencing comedians for calling out power, where does it stop?[Transition music beat]Renaldo:Here's the thing: comedy has always been a truth-telling platform. From Richard Pryor to Jon Stewart to Kimmel, satire exposes hypocrisy. That's what scares institutions—they'd rather suspend a show than let uncomfortable truths air.Guest:Exactly. It's easier to silence the messenger than confront the message.Renaldo:And that's why we're here on Straight Talk—to remind you that democracy only works if we can laugh, critique, and hold leaders accountable without fear.[Outro music fades in]Renaldo:This is The Neoliberal Round Podcast. Thanks for joining us for Part 2 of our Straight Talk series on Jimmy Kimmel. Until next time—stay tuned, stay critical, and as always, stay free.Subscribe on any stream: https://anchor.fm/theneoliberal.Visit us: https://renaldocmckenzie.com and theneoliberal.comCheck us out on YouTube @renalsomckenzie

Today is a really sad day. My little “brother” “mentee” and “friend” Malik Tribble was found dead in a black dodge car on Bmbrey street in North Philly; … killed and his body wrapped in a plastic bag and placed in the trunk of the said dodge car that was reported stolen. Violence is abhorred; yet we give ourselves the tools (guns) to carry out our wild intentions, and our world provides the stimulation and socialization that desensitize tge violence of killing e.g. “GTA”, “Baddies”, “Young and wreckless” and violent music dominate our purviews; we even  have leaders who exacerbate violence by politicizing the will to address it, and have all but abandon “love” which expresses itself in constructive and sacrificial means. Not a sacrifice of martyrdom or what suicide bombers may wrongfully embrace as theirs. Love does not kill it heals and does not mock and discriminate but provides hope and empowering ways to help to preserve life and not just a particular life or way. If we are focus on ourselves then we will loose the dynamism of our world and the love for oneanother. Nevertheless, we build walls that we kill ourselves to jump over. Let there be Love.Renaldo C. McKenzie

There is breaking news on CNN: Utah prosecutors have charged the alleged shooter of Charlie Kirk with murder. The Justice Department has announced it will seek the death penalty against the 22-year-old suspect.I have a lot of breaking comments to make, and the first is this: we are learning that the shooter, a 22-year-old young man who shot and killed Kirk, grew up in a Republican household — a white, suburban home. This already complicates the narratives forming around the case.Reports suggest there was a conversation between the shooter and his roommate — or his boyfriend's roommate — who happened to be transitioning. In that exchange, the shooter allegedly described his father as a “diehard MAGA fan, a diehard supporter, a diehard racist.” This is not incidental background; it reveals something about the environment in which the suspect was formed.Predictably, Trumpists and radical Republicans are already spinning this, pointing fingers at the left, claiming that the shooter was “radicalized” by liberal culture. They even threaten war against liberals and liberal institutions in response. But the facts undermine that narrative. There is no evidence that this young man was radicalized by the left. Psychology tells us something different.What we are seeing here is a clash of identities within one home. The father, wrapped up in Trump's MAGA bandwagon, moved further right. The son, in rebellion, moved in the opposite direction. This is not unusual. Developmental psychology shows us that children in politically or religiously rigid homes often push against those boundaries. Here, the son's rebellion was intensified by his father's extreme positions, and it spiraled into something tragic.This is not about absolving the shooter. Murder is murder. But if we are serious about preventing tragedies like this, we must understand radicalization not as a simple product of “the other side,” but as something that grows within fractured households, in communities where intolerance and extremism feed one another.The lesson? America's culture wars are not waged only in politics or online. They take root in living rooms, at dinner tables, between fathers and sons. And when we ignore the psychology of rebellion, resentment, and identity, we risk more young people turning violent — not because they were “programmed” by one side, but because they were caught in a cycle of radicalization at home.Rev. Renaldo C. MckenzieCrestor and Host of The Neoliberal RoundPresident of The Neoliberal CorporationAuthor of Neoliberalism, Globalization, Income Inequality, Poverty and ResistanceVisit us: https://theneoliberal.com and https://renaldocmckenzie.com.Store: https://store.theneoliberal.comDonate to us: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=USSJLFU2HRVAQNote This was first streamed Live on YouTube on The Neoliberal Round YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/YKYQMl93Ibo?si=Su2QjR_FiULQCLIC entitled: Charlie Kirk Shooter Became What is Family Hated, Gay..."

The US Open ended earlier this month but here is Renaldo talking up Tennis and US players as Coco was getting set to play Osaka the Japanese American player representing Japan, how ironic.

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

In this quick hit, Rev. Renaldo C. McKenzie asks the hot question: does sending in the National Guard make cities safer—or merely look tough on TV? From Chicago to D.C., we weigh the constitutional limits on federal troop deployments, the real costs of “boots on blocks,” and the deeper drivers of violence—relative deprivation, inequality, and shrinking opportunity. If crime is born of scarcity and status gaps, can soldiers solve what schools, jobs, and housing leave undone? Short, sharp, and straight to the point—policy over posturing. Walk good.Pull-Quotes“You can't police poverty out of a paycheck.”“Boots on the block aren't a business plan.”“If inequality is the fuel, a convoy won't be the water.”Chapter Markers00:00 Cold open & question01:00 Authority: who can deploy troops?03:00 Costs, optics, and the deterrence half-life05:00 Relative deprivation & inequality07:00 Smarter spend: jobs, housing, youth, health09:00 Closing: safety as opportunity, not occupationListen on any stream.Visit us https://theneoliberal.com and https://renaldocmckenzie.comRenaldo McKenzie is the Creator and Host of The Neoliberal Round Podcast and YouTube Channelhttps://anchor.fm/theneoliberalhttps://youtube.com/@renaldomckenzieDonate to us: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=USSJLFU2HRVAQ

Renaldo McKenzie of The Neoliberal Round goes off on how the pundits are underrating the Eagles performance last night against the Cowboys. Renaldo believes the Eagles never had to do much to beat the Cowboys and that the Eagles had a thin defense and rarely got their other stars involved in the game highlighting how easy the won was. #Eagles beats the @dallascowboys easily without having to get most of their stars involved I the game. Even with a so-called undisplined defense with young guys and a supportive cast of referees Cowboys failed to stop the @Eagles. Renaldo McKenzie is a Philly resident and Eagles fan. Renaldo is Author of Neoliberalism, Globalization, Income Inequality Poverty and Resistance.Visit us at https://theneoliberal.com.

It's the start of the NFL Football season and we are in Philadelphia talking to people in groups in community about the game tonight moments before kickoff.

In this impromptu episode of The Neoliberal Round, host Renaldo McKenzie goes unscripted to unpack the explosive fallout from the latest Epstein release.Why are there protests in the streets? Why is Ghislaine Maxwell still seemingly receiving “special treatment” while countless others face the full weight of justice? And why does accountability stop when it reaches the doors of the powerful?Renaldo explores the tangled web of Trump, Epstein, and the culture of impunity that shields elites—touching on:

Unscripted. Unfiltered. Uncomfortable—in the best way. Straight Talk drops into living rooms, barbershops, corners, and council halls to parse real life: housing, wages, power, and the culture wars reshaping our cities. Host Rev. Renaldo C. McKenzie brings neighbors, thinkers, and doers to the mic for fast, frank dialogue that cuts through spin and lands on action. No pundit panels—just people with skin in the game. Tune in, speak up, walk good.Podcast Episode DescriptionTitle: Straight Talk: Section 8, Gentrification & Why “Apolitical” Isn't NeutralShow: The Neoliberal Round – Straight Talk by Renaldo C. McKenzieGuests: Keeana Centy, Randolph TravisContent Note: Contains strong language.Renaldo sits down with Keeana Centy and Randolph Travis for a raw, on-the-block conversation about Section 8's two-year window, landlord-tenant realities, Philly's gentrification wave, voter apathy, demographic anxiety, immigration, gun culture, and the escalating stakes of American politics. It's unscripted, unfiltered—and pointed toward action: register, vote, organize, and build assets before policy happens to you.You'll hear:Why assistance must be a runway, not a rutHow redevelopment becomes displacement without safeguardsThe math behind “landslides” in a country where half sit outA hard look at identity politics and institutional powerPractical steps: tenant rights, land trusts, workforce pipelines, civic habit-buildingSubscribe, share, and send your Straight Talk stories to info@theneoliberal.com.00:00 Intro & format (Straight Talk)01:10 Section 8 realities & the “two-year” runway06:40 Landlords, inspections, and tenant responsibility10:55 Gentrification corridors in Philly (University City → 50th, East/West Lehigh)14:50 Voter math, apathy, and power's vacuum18:30 Demographics, abortion politics, and backlash22:15 Immigration, gun laws, unequal enforcement26:10 What it means to be “apolitical”29:00 Action steps & closingExecutive Producer/Creator: Renaldo MckenzieThe Neoliberal Roundhttps://anchor.fm/theneoliberalVisit us at https://theneoliberal.com and https://renaldocmckenzie.comSupport us at: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=USSJLFU2HRVAQ