Podcast Episodes

Maryland Imprisonment Of Black People

Episode 171

A recent report from the Maryland Equitable Justice Collaborative reveals a stark racial disparity in the state's incarceration rates: while Black Marylanders constitute approximately 30% of the popu…

Published on 7 months ago

"Nicotine Pouches": Health Benefit Or A Marketing Trap

Episode 170

Nicotine pouches, marketed heavily by companies like Philip Morris, are becoming increasingly popular, especially among younger audiences. These products are designed to be discreet and easy to use, …

Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago

Congress Backs Banks: Fee Caps Eliminated , Consumers Brace for Higher Costs

Episode 170

Congress recently overturned a rule that would have limited how much banks and credit card companies can charge in late fees. Now,  if you miss a payment, you could get hit with a hefty fee, sometime…

Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago

Why are Post Office Employees Stealing Mail?

Episode 167

The issue of mail theft within the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has become a growing concern, with employees themselves being implicated in the theft of valuable packages and personal mail. Some worker…

Published on 8 months ago

The Trump Administration And Lowndes County Sewage Issue

Episode 170

The Trump administration’s decision to end the DOJ’s settlement agreement on Lowndes County’s sewage crisis marked a major setback in environmental justice and reignited concerns about environmental …

Published on 8 months, 1 week ago

Workplace Ageism Causing Homelessness for Older Americans

Episode 166

Ageism significantly contributes to homelessness among Americans aged 55 and older, as highlighted in the 2024 HUD report. This demographic often faces unique challenges, such as limited income oppor…

Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago

Book Bans In The U.S. Protecting Children or Hiding a Violent History?

Episode 165

Book bans in U.S. public schools and libraries continue to escalate, with PEN America reporting a significant rise in the number of book challenges, particularly those addressing race, gender, and LG…

Published on 8 months, 3 weeks ago

The New Predatory Lending: Paycheck and Earned Wage Advance Apps

Predatory lending through earned wage advance apps and payday loans disproportionately targets vulnerable low-wage workers, particularly those in the gig economy or service industries, many who earn …

Published on 8 months, 4 weeks ago

Tax Breaks for Athletes? The NIL Deal Tax Exemption Debate

Episode 163

The ongoing discussion around NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) deals, their tax implications, and the future of college athletics has been heating up in recent years. One key topic is whether NIL deals sh…

Published on 9 months, 1 week ago

National Opioid Settlement Controversy

Episode 162

The opioid settlement, which resulted in billions of dollars from major pharmaceutical companies like Johnson & Johnson, McKesson, Cardinal Health, and AmerisourceBergen, is designed to address the o…

Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago