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

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