The verb "get" is highly flexible, having hundreds of possible meanings. For that reason, it is a "sloppy" verb that is used so much only because it allows a person to speak English without thinking or choosing words carefully. It means almost whatever a speaker wants it to mean, so long as it is loosely connected to the idea of "acquisition".
The meaning of "get" is determined largely by context. Usually, it is obvious what a speaker wants it to mean.
In your example, "get Burkle going about..." probably means one of these things:
"allow (or 'permit') Burkle to start talking about..."
"encourage Burkle to start talking about..."
Since "get" is used so often, it is important to study examples like this one. However, while learning English it is generally not a good idea to use it yourself. The sloppy verb "get" has a tendency to displace good verbs, lowering the quality of your speech. Use "get" only in common expressions like "they get along well", but avoid using it as a main verb in your sentences. Avoiding "get" will help you to learn good verbs and expand your vocabulary.