Rent stabilization is a crucial policy that seeks to protect tenants from excessive rent hikes and ensures housing affordability. In New York, this system has been in place for decades, safeguarding countless individuals and families from exorbitant rental prices. The case that the Supreme Court declined to hear aimed to challenge the constitutionality of this system, potentially dismantling a vital safeguard for New York renters and renters across the country. In this episode I discuss rent stabilizaiton ..read more

Metal detectors at school entrances is becoming go to solution to address violence in U.S. schools. The debate around this solution is whether or not they are affective in curbing school violence. Also questions about where does the funding for these come from, how does this affect the education experience and why are some communities more likely to have them in schools than others. In this episode I discuss the debate of school safety and metal detectors. Host Trey Evans ..read more

Store credit cards become a very popular go to method for consumers during this season of overspending. These cards, also known as retail credit cards, often come with enticing benefits such as exclusive discounts, rewards, and promotional offers. However, what many consumers fail to realize is that many store credit cards often have interest rates as high as 28% or more. In this episode, I discuss the world of store credit cards, reviewing how they work, identifying some of the common problems associated with them, and providing tips on how to navigate them if paying them off becomes a challe ..read more

Thanksgiving has long been ingrained as a cherished American holiday. Wrapped in celebration of family, gratitude, and abundance. The truth is thanksgiving is a holiday immersed in a complex and controversial history. For many Native American and Indigenous people communities, Thanksgiving is a reminder of the painful chapters of colonization, displacement, and cultural erasure. In this episode I discuss the holiday, one of its origins and the truth behind its beginnings ..read more

The recent performance by singer Rhianna during the Superbowl halftime show created a lot of conversation around women working while pregnant. A multitude of comments leaned towards her pregnancy having an affect on her performance. In this episode I discuss pregnancy discrimination, which according to a study by the Pew Research Center, nearly 1 in 4 working mothers say they have faced discrimination on the job because of their pregnancy or parental status. 00:00 Intro 02:21 Pregnancy Discrimination 08:50 Defining Pregnancy Discrimination 10:50 Laws Against Pregnancy Discrimination 23:30 Dea ..read more

As prices in stores continue to rise and consumers continue to dig deep in their pockets to keep up, many manufacturers are actually shrinking the quantity and size of consumer products. This practice, better known as "Shrinkflation* occurs when companies shrink the size of their products but still charge the same prices and in some cases actually increase prices. In this episode host, Trey Evans covers the practice of "Shrinkflation" how to identify it and offers some solutions to address ..read more

Welcome to The Peoples Voice podcast. In this episode, I'll be discussing the unique challenges and joys of being parents to adult children who are financially independent. Discussing different ways to approach this situation, and also offering some tips and advice for other parents who may be in the same boat. So whether you're currently facing this challenge or you're simply curious about how others have dealt with it, this episode is worth a listen. 00:00 Intro 02:21 Parenting Adult Children 04:45 Financial Cost For Adult Children 18:15 Balancing Support and Enabling 21:35 Signs of Enablin ..read more