Smoke & Mirrors
Brett Favre, legendary NFL quarterback and Hall of Famer has recently come under fire for damning allegations. In what was supposed to be a generous donation to his Alma Mater and School that his daughter attended, has turned out to be a shamble of all sorts...
The Outlet Part II
Car burglaries are on the rise and not slowing down anytime soon. Thieves are snatching catalytic converters in less than 30 seconds and cashing in at junk yards as fast as they can. There is also an uptick in home robberies as well….
An Iconic Exit | We are not alone | Is Mars the new Earth?
What a week WHAT A WEEK!!! Michael Bruner of current season Big Brother 24 and one of the greatest competitors to ever compete on the show, was finally evicted in the always chaotic Double Evection week…
The Outlet
Today’s episode will be filled with open discussion on many trending topics, along with droplets of nuggets to know. Issa Rae has done it again. She has elevated the Reality television game to the next level. The series, “The Sweet Life”…
Not Forgotten in Uvalde | Student Loan Relief | Fighting the Recession
It’s been over 3 months since the horrific tragedy that took place in Uvalde, TX in which 19 children and 2 adults lost their lives from gun violence. There’s no way to truly measure the amount of hurt & pain the families and community feel, but there is a way to hold people responsible.
A KARDASHIAN SPLIT | THE EDUCATION CRISIS
Did Kim lower her standards to try something different that she had hoped would work out for the long haul or was the age gap between them a problem to begin with? On another note, an important key element to building character and navigating your way through life is starting with having an education…
A “Renaissance” Indeed | Monkey Pox Prevention? | Knock Knock At The Mar-O-Lago
That’s that Na-Na…said Queen Bey on her highly acclaimed Seventh Studio album “Renaissance”. Dedicated to her Late Uncle Jonny, it’s as vibrant as it is brilliant. With Cheeky lyrics & melodic beats…
Netflix and…? | The War Continues
Netflix has been incrementally increasing their fee’s over the years since they first started. What was once around $7, has now surpassed a whole $20. It’s to be expected that as a business continues to provide more and more offerings and at a greater level, cost increases will happen. From top talent to original produced shows, Netflix has a lot going.
Around The World Part III
At local Northeast Middle School, a 14-year-old was stabbed multiple times by another student and later died from his injuries. Our condolences go out to the family for this sad, tragic loss.
The War continued: An update on Ukraine | Student loans: A lifetime of Repayment
It’s clear that the war in Ukraine is not getting better. By definition, War is: A state of armed conflict between different nations or states or different groups within a nation or state. This particular conflict however seems very much one-sided in its level of escalation.
Ukraine Update | The Slap Heard Around the World (Chris Rock & Will Smith)
There are many issues going on in the world right now. As a nation, we must not lose sight to the senseless attack and war going on against Ukraine. Innocent civilians are being brutally murdered every day and millions have escaped with just the clothes on their back trying to seek asylum elsewhere.
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson | Confirmation Hearings
This week we are discussing the days long confirmation hearings for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. While there were plenty of disappointing moments in how she was treated by a # of Senators, there were more warming moments in how she was embraced.
Around the World with Authentic Filters Part II
There is so much going on in the world right now, that we wanted to dedicate another episode to giving short updates on many relevant topics from the War in Ukraine, Lost life of a Golf Team, to the close of tax season, ending Daylight savings time, a March Madness update and the firing of Chris Cuomo from CNN.
Around the World with Authentic Filters
Welcome back to another fresh episode of Authentic Filters. We are halfway through Season 3 and on this episode, we’re talking about a number of topics around the world. Everything from Kim Kardashian West to Supply Chain Issues. Ukraine and Russia updates to Iraq and Iran.
The State of the Union Address | Our Thoughts
President Joe Biden addresses the nation on March 1, 2022, during his State of the Union Address. Here are some of the key highlights from his powerful speech.
Ukraine & NATO vs. Russia
The Ukraine and Russian tension can be traced back decades to when Ukraine gained it’s independence from the Soviet Union in 1991.
The Metaverse | Reality vs. Virtual
Are you ready for the Metaverse? Defined as a network of 3D virtual worlds focused on social connections in futurism & science fiction, it is often described as a hypothetical iteration of the internet as a single universal virtual world that is facilitated using virtual and augmented reality headsets. Basically, it’s giving “Ready Player One”....but the creators are on to so much more.
More Than One Month
Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month. It’s been a chance to highlight the many accomplishments of Black culture, the advancements made, and what’s to come. But to be 100 with you, Black History is American History, it’s World History, and is certainly worth more than a month. It’s a part of our lives and running deep within many of our DNA. It’s why we are here today.
SBA’s PPP & EIDL Fraud Alert
Welcome to Season Three of Authentic Filters! At the top of the pandemic, many businesses were applying for the PPP and EIDL loans. However, it didn’t take long for individuals to figure out how to game the system and take advantage of the process. It was recently reported through Bizjournals.com that roughly 90 billion dollars have been paid out in fraudulent applications.
REPARATIONS
Welcome to our final episode of Season Two, #12 where we're diving deep into the history of slavery and what we believe would be good sensible options for Reparations. If you enjoyed what you listened to and want to keep the conversation going, be sure the like, subscribe, and share with your family and friends. We want to thank you for taking the journey with us thus far and we're excited to see where it goes next! Let's Get Into It.