Episode 11: American Agencies | Writing Their Own Rules
There’s a few Governmental and Non-Governmental agencies that have been in the spotlight recently for issues they are having which in turn has affected and is affecting the American people. The SBA, Department of Labor, Credit Bureaus, and the IRS play a huge role in the American economy; and with the hit of the COVID-19 Pandemic, their presence was amplified even more so.
Episode 10: Injustice of Criminal Justice | Marijuana.
There was a time when selling or smoking marijuana was illegal across all states. If you got caught with the substance in your possession, it could lead up to prison time for some and maybe parole for others.
Episode 09: America’s Minimum Wage | Not Enough to Get By.
America is one of the richest countries in the world, yet the current minimum wage of $7.25 is not enough to survive on. Let alone take care of others. Since the 1940’s, there have been clear gaps in the increase of this wage that have led to 5, 6 and 10+ year spans before any change was made.
Episode 08: Homeless in America | How Can That Be?
The United States is one of the richest countries in the world and yet there are many people in America that are homeless or on the brink of becoming homeless. There are an estimated half a million people that are homeless in America on any given night.
Episode 07: Gun Violence | Enough is Enough
Did you know there are currently over 393 million guns in the United States? That’s more guns than the country’s human population. And for some reason, the NRA thinks we need more of them circulating around than what there already is.