Affairs in Order | The Rittenhouse Trial
Welcome to Episode 9 of Authentic Filters where we’re chatting about the importance of having your affairs in order for when you leave this earth. With two great stories, this is sure to get you thinking. On the second half, we’ll discuss the “Kyle Rittenhouse” trial taking place and recap our thoughts on how it even got there.
Rebuilding America | Another Senseless Killing
Welcome to Episode 8 of Authentic Filters where we’re chatting about the recentl passed infrastructure bill and another senseless killing of a black man that happened over 5 years ago and is now getting major news traction.
Trying To Undo a Wrong | It’s a hot Hot Market
Welcome to Episode 7 of Authentic Filters where we’re chatting about the Immigrants who were once in cages at the border and are now in talks to receive compensation for their suffering. We’re then switching gears and discussing the hot Real Estate market and where it’s headed.
The Great Resignation | Cold Gun
Welcome to Episode 6 of Authentic Filters where we’re chatting about the Great Resignation taking place across the country and also the tragic Alec Baldwin film set shooting that happened while filming the movie “Rust”.
Women are Invisible | SBA Deja Vu
Welcome to Episode 5 of Authentic Filters where we’re chatting about a horrific incident that took place on a Septa train with bystanders that should’ve, could’ve, would’ve…but didn’t step up.
TRUMP 2024? | NEIGHBOR NIGHTMARE
Welcome to Episode 4 of Authentic Filters where we’re chatting about the very real prospects of Trump running for a 2024 Presidency and the neighbor whose turned out to be an absolute nightmare.
#FreeBritney | Supply Chain Woes
Welcome to Episode 3 of Authentic Filters where we’re chatting about the #FreeBritney movement and supply chain woes that are threatening to impact our entire economy.
The Haitian’s Journey | Mask Mandates
America is known as the land of opportunity, which is why so many from different countries decide to take a chance and come here…
Finding Gabby Petito | Big Brother AKA the "IRS"
This week were talking about the 22 year old instagrammer “Gabby Petito” who went on a cross country road trip…
Episode 12: Squatters | Gaming The System
A Squatter is a person who unlawfully occupies an uninhabited building or unused land. In America, Squatting on one’s property is illegal; however, Squatters do have rights believe it or not. And in some ways, they can game the system.
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.
Episode 06: The Rent & Mortgage Moratorium | A Crisis is Looming
Another crisis is on the horizon and many of us are trying to figure out “How did we get here”. Why are so many people facing evictions and foreclosures around the country? Back in March 2020, The Cares Act bill set aside $25 billion dollars for both the Rent & Mortgage Moratorium programs.
Episode 05: Porch Pirates | Stop The Madness
Sometimes you have to sit and wonder, what goes through one’s mind to be willing to risk it all for a package. A package that was not addressed to them, with items that were not bought by them, but for some reason they feel it’s okay to go on someone’s porch and take them.
Episode 04: Mental Health | Break The Stigma
We must create a safe space for people to talk about mental health and be willing to share their stories with others. For decades, there has been a negative connotation around the phrase Mental Health, deeming those dealing with it as “Crazy”.
Episode 03: SBA | The EIDL & PPP Loan Debacle
On March 27th, 2020 former President Donald Trump passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, also known as the CARES Act. This was a $2.2 trillion stimulus bill in response to the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States.
Episode 02: COVID-19 | ONE YEAR LATER
The Corona Virus also known as Covid-19 was introduced to the world in 2020. A year or so later, we are still facing challenges with this Global Pandemic…