The PolyPolitics Podcast

What should the American social safety net actually accomplish? Christopher Turner talks with Clarence Henry Carter, Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Human Services, about SNAP, welfare reform, government assistance, self-sufficiency, and the future of human services. Drawing on more than 30 years of experience in human services and his book Our Net Has Holes In It , Carter examines how...

Christopher Turner sits down with Grand Agent , a Philadelphia hip hop pioneer and cultural organizer, to discuss hip hop, activism, and community change. Grand Agent shares his journey through the culture and his work with Philly Truce , focused on reducing gun violence and strengthening communities. They also explore hip hop’s political voice, cultural economics, and the role of formerly incarce...

Christopher Turner speaks with Clifford Brown, a former USAID Foreign Service officer with 27 years of experience, about the agency’s impact, dismantlement, and future of foreign aid. Drawing from his book, Inside USAID: An Odyssey of Foreign Assistance , Brown discusses USAID’s role in humanitarian assistance, global health, U.S. foreign policy, and American soft power—including its response to E...

Christopher Turner sits down with Amjad Tadros , an award-winning investigative journalist and former CBS Middle East producer, for a fascinating conversation about reporting from the front lines of history. Amjad reflects on his extraordinary career covering some of the defining events of the modern Middle East, including the aftermath of 9/11, the Iraq War, and the Arab Spring. Drawing from his...

How do economics shape the outcome of modern conflicts? Christopher Turner sits down with Dr. Anita Kellogg, Assistant Professor at the National Defense University, to examine the economic dimensions of warfare through the lens of the conflict involving Iran. Dr. Kellogg explains how economic statecraft has become a central tool of national security, exploring the impact of conflict on global trad...

Is socialism destined to fail? What role should government play in the economy? And why do debates about capitalism and socialism often miss the bigger picture? In this episode of Polypolitics , Christopher Turner sits down with economist and author Dr. Doug Cardell to discuss the ideas behind his bestselling book, Why Socialism Struggles . Drawing on decades of experience in economics and higher...

Retired Army Lieutenant Colonel Paul Darling, author of Taliban Safari and host of the War 102 podcast, joins Christopher Turner for an in-depth discussion on U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East. From escalating tensions with Iran to the risks of nuclear proliferation, they explore the strategic, political, and historical forces driving today's conflicts. Grounded in Colonel Darling's decades o...

Sex Scandals, Soccer, & South Dakota: Politics Unfiltered The Graham Platner Bombshell: Explosive sexual misconduct allegations are rocking Maine’s political landscape. We break down the disturbing details surrounding Platner and expose why true accountability remains so frustratingly out of reach in modern politics. Trump’s World Cup Chaos: From unexpected interference with the World Cup to h...

Executive power is expanding—and the stakes for marginalized communities have never been higher. Host Christopher Turner is joined by Ari, a familiar face to viewers of the PolyPolitics YouTube channel, to dive deep into the Supreme Court’s monumental rulings on immigration and birthright citizenship. Then, the conversation shifts to the future of the heartland as North Dakota congressional candid...

Host Christopher Turner tackles why the SAVE Act suddenly vanished from the media, growing fractures within the GOP, and urgent administration missteps. Plus, Louisiana Congressional Candidate John Day joins the show to discuss his fight for District 3 and bringing real representation back to the state. Chapters & Timestamps (00:00) Christopher Turner: Congress finally has a job to do on votin...

Elon Musk's march toward becoming the world's first trillionaire has reignited a fierce debate about wealth, power, and government influence in America. In this episode, host Christopher Turner examines the growing divide between the ultra-wealthy and everyday Americans, exploring whether the modern economic system rewards innovation or concentrates power among a select few. From Elon Musk's unpre...

Is the U.S. hitting a breaking point? This week on The Poly Politics Show , Christopher Turner tackles the compounding crises hitting everyday Americans. The Beef Crisis: A brutal screwworm resurgence is threatening cattle prices while Trump's tariffs continue to impact your wallet. 100 Days of War: The conflict in Iran has officially hit the 100-day mark. What is the administration's next move? T...

A desperate hunger strike in New Jersey. Violent clashes with law enforcement. A system pushed to its absolute breaking point. Host Christopher Turner exposes the grim reality inside an immigration detention center where detainees are risking everything to fight for basic human rights, adequate food, and medical care. Special Guest: Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso joins the show to prov...

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