Neoliberalism, Politics, & Revolutionizing Social Work with Ken Peeples | RSW Podcast Episode Three

In this episode of The Revolutionary Social Work Podcast, Ace and Alicia sit down with Ken Peeples for a deep conversation about his journey into social work, the importance of personal experiences, and the challenges facing the field today. They discuss how neoliberalism shapes social structures and the growing influence of corporations in politics. Ken critiques the Democratic Party, explores the impact of the military-industrial complex, and shares his disillusionment with the political system, particularly regarding third-party candidates. Key topics include: The intersection of politics and social work The cycle of violence driven by economic systems Financial education as a tool for breaking generational curses Burdensome social work licensing requirements and the need for reform Building economic mobility and community-driven institutions Chapters: 00:37 Introduction to Revolutionary Social Work Podcast 03:47 Ken Peeples: Journey into Social Work 10:02 The Role of Personal Experience in Social Work1 2:04 The Importance of Listening in Social Work 16:16 Challenges in Modern Social Work 20:55 The Impact of Neoliberalism on Society 25:12 The Intersection of Politics and Social Work 34:47 Critique of the Democratic Party 39:56 The Role of Corporations in Politics 46:29 The Cycle of Violence and War 49:55 The Influence of Money in Politics 51:13 The Military-Industrial Complex and Global Conflicts 55:22 Political Disillusionment and the Role of Activism 01:00:39 The Challenges of Third-Party Politics 01:06:04 The Burden of Licensing in Social Work 01:20:21 Empowering Communities Through Financial Education 01:26:20 Breaking Generational Curses and Economic Mobility #SocialWork #KenPeeples #Neoliberalism #PoliticalDisillusionment #MilitaryIndustrialComplex #RevolutionarySocialWork #FinancialEducation #CommunityEmpowerment #Activism #ThirdPartyPolitics #EconomicMobility #criticalsocialwork #nasw #cswe