"Pulse & Politics" with Alana Sanders

"Pulse & Politics" with Alana Sanders

Pulse and Politics is a dynamic radio show hosted by Alana Sanders that connects the heartbeat of the community with the power of policy. Each episode features engaging conversations, current events, and real stories that matter—keeping listeners informed, inspired, and in tune with the issues shaping our world.

Episodes

Dead But Not Done: Adriana Smith, Georgia’s Abortion Law, and the Fight for Human Dignity

May 19, 2025 • 8 mins
When does life end—and who gets to decide what happens next? In this powerful episode of Pulse and Politics, host Alana Sanders confronts the heartbreaking and controversial case of Adriana Smith—a 30-year-old Black woman from Georgia, declared brain dead while nine weeks pregnant, yet kept on life support due to the state’s abortion laws.

Alana breaks down the legal loopholes, the moral outrage, and the inhumane treatment Adriana’...
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Renaming the Gulf, Ignoring the Struggle: The Gulf of America Distraction

May 13, 2025 • 12 mins
While you're budgeting between eggs and electricity, Congress has decided the real emergency… is renaming the Gulf of Mexico. In this episode, host Alana Sanders dives deep into the Gulf of America Act, introduced by Marjorie Taylor Greene and backed by a majority in the House. With humor and hard truth, Alana unpacks the absurdity of this political stunt, breaks down who’s behind it, and exposes how lawmakers keep choosing perform...
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"Georgia's Reading Revolution: Breaking Down SB 93

April 27, 2025 • 11 mins
In this episode, we dive deep into Senate Bill 93 (SB 93), the groundbreaking legislation awaiting Governor Brian Kemp’s signature that could change the way reading is taught across Georgia.
We’ll break down what the three cueing method is, why it’s being banned, and how phonics-based instruction is making a strong comeback.
Join us as we explore how SB 93 reshapes teacher preparation programs, phases out outdated interventions lik...
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The SAVE Act: Protecting Elections or Silencing Women?

April 12, 2025 • 10 mins
In this powerful follow-up episode of Pulse & Politics, host Alana Sanders revisits the so-called Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act—a bill claiming to block non-citizens from voting, even though that’s already illegal and extremely rare. But this time, we dig deeper into how this bill targets and harms women voters across the country.

From name changes after marriage, to document access barriers for single mothers...
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S.278 – Kids vs. Clicks: Should Social Media Be Off Limits?

April 11, 2025 • 13 mins
In this episode of Pulse and Politics with Alana Sanders, we dive deep into the controversial Kids Off Social Media Act (S.278). Is this bill a necessary step to protect our children’s mental health, or is it a slippery slope toward government surveillance and censorship? We break down the bill, discuss the pros and cons, explore how social media can educate or harm our youth, and ask the tough questions that matter. Tune in for a ...
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The 1988 Reparations Act – Justice or Just a Start?

April 10, 2025 • 10 mins
In this episode of PULSE & POLITICS, host Alana Sanders breaks down the 1988 Civil Liberties Act—often misunderstood as a blanket reparations bill for Asians or the Chinese community. Signed by President Ronald Reagan, this law granted reparations to Japanese Americans who were unjustly incarcerated during World War II. Alana unpacks what the law actually says, how much each survivor received, how long it took, and why this mat...
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HR 22 - The SAVE Act: Secure Elections or Suppress the Vote?

April 9, 2025 • 12 mins
In this powerful episode of Pulse and Politics, host Alana L. Sanders breaks down HR 22, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, recently introduced in Congress. What sounds like a patriotic move to protect U.S. elections may have deeper implications for voter access and democracy itself. Who does this bill really impact? Are non-citizens voting in federal elections a real problem—or a political distraction?

Join Alana...
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Visas Revoked: What's the Real Cost of Executive Orders?

April 9, 2025 • 10 mins
In this episode of Pulse in Politics, host Alana Sanders unpacks the controversial executive order signed by former President Donald Trump that revoked student visas for international college students. What was the reasoning behind this decision? Who did it impact the most? And how could we have done better?

Join Alana for a thought-provoking conversation that balances facts, real-life impact, and solutions. She explores the econom...
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Louisiana Speaks: The People Said NO to Constitutional Amendments

April 9, 2025 • 14 mins
In this episode of Legislative Lens, host Alana Sanders dives into the bold message Louisiana voters sent when they overwhelmingly rejected several proposed constitutional amendments. From tax policies to governance reform, these measures were more than just technical adjustments—they had the potential to reshape the state’s foundation. So why did the people say no? And what does this reveal about voter trust, civic engagement, and...
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Religious Freedom or Legal Discrimination? Breaking Down Georgia's New Law

April 9, 2025 • 9 mins
In this episode of Pulse & Politics, Alana Sanders examines Georgia’s newly signed Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) and its potential impact on residents and businesses across the state. The episode provides a clear breakdown of what the law entails, how it compares to similar legislation in other states, and explores real-world scenarios where the law could be used to deny services based on religious beliefs.

Sanders r...
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DEI: More Than a Buzzword

April 8, 2025 • 10 mins
It’s Sanders—and many of y’all call me Commish. In this episode of Pulse and Politics, we’re breaking down what Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) really means—and why it’s under attack across Georgia and the nation. From Senate Bill 120 to House Bill 127, and federal efforts to erase DEI from government, we expose how these moves impact everyday people.
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