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The 2022 United States elections are an ongoing set of elections that are mainly held on November 8, 2022. During this midterm election year, all 435 seats in the House of Representatives and 35 of the 100 seats in the Senate will be contested. On this episode our panelists will discuss the main issues of this election. Thank you for tuning in to Diverse Talking Heads — where real people have real...

On June 24, 2022, the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 Supreme Court decision that affirmed the constitutional right to abortion. Over decades, research has demonstrated that abortion bans most severely impact people in marginalized groups who already struggle to access health care, including abortion. Tonight, our panelists discuss this landmark ruling decision. Thank yo...

The National Education Association (NEA), the largest teachers' union in the country, recently dropped an astounding piece of information: Schools (K-12) across the United States are facing a shortage of 300,000 teachers and staff. Tonight the panelists and guests will discuss this and offer ideas as to why it happened and how to fix it. Only on Diverse Talking Heads podcast. Thank you for tuning...

Tonight the panelists discuss the current affairs regarding school mass shootings, safety and security. Thank you for tuning in to Diverse Talking Heads — where real people have real conversations that matter. If you enjoyed today’s discussion, be sure to subscribe, share, and leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts. Stay connected and join the conversation on social media: Facebook : https...

In this episode the panelists discuss end of life preparation. End-of-life planning refers to the steps a person takes to get their affairs in order and determine how they want to spend their last days. Also known as advance care planning, it typically involves a person completing a living will, a healthcare proxy, and a last will and testament. Thank you for tuning in to Diverse Talking Heads — w...

Police, prosecutors, and judges are not held accountable for misconduct that leads to wrongful convictions, such as fabricating evidence, presenting false testimony, or refusing to consider proof of innocence. Immunity laws protect them from liability even in cases of gross misconduct. Prosecutors can’t be held liable for falsifying evidence, coercing witnesses, presenting false testimony, withhol...

In honor of Women's History month, this episode focuses on women in leadership. The panelists will answer questions related to climbing up the corporate ladder, stumbling blocks that they have encountered, and give advice to the next generation of women leaders. Thank you for tuning in to Diverse Talking Heads — where real people have real conversations that matter. If you enjoyed today’s discussi...

We know that the food system with industrial agriculture as its foundation does not protect the environment, does not protect human health, and doesn’t produce enough nutritious food or distribute it equitably. Sustainability and justice are connected, in part, because injustice and environmental degradation are connected. And if we don’t see the connections between the problems, we’re unlikely to...

Antisemitism is the belief or behavior hostile toward Jews just because they are Jewish. It may take the form of religious teachings that proclaim the inferiority of Jews, for instance, or political efforts to isolate, oppress, or otherwise injure them. It may also include prejudiced or stereotyped views about Jews. Today the panel will answer questions about and give their opinions to the subject...

In a land as diverse as the United States, love comes in variety of kinds and capacities. Love is a human emotion that draws out the best of us, and yes, unfortunately, the worst of us. Love can be a bond between kin, a bond between friends and yes, a bond between potential life partners. Love is powerful enough that it crosses race, religion, and gender, among other characteristics. Society's acc...

In the past 50 years, people would search for jobs through direct contact with companies by phone and/or visiting them in person. Another way would be to work through employment agencies or headhunters. Today networking, company websites, online job posting, and recruiting sites are the way to go to find employment. During this episode the panelists will discuss how getting jobs have changes in th...

Thank you for tuning in to Diverse Talking Heads — where real people have real conversations that matter. If you enjoyed today’s discussion, be sure to subscribe, share, and leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts. Stay connected and join the conversation on social media: Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/diversetalkingheads Spreaker.com : https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/diverse-talking-...

The host and panelists from Diverse Talking Heads podcast tell of some holiday traditions and send messages to their listeners. Thank you for tuning in to Diverse Talking Heads — where real people have real conversations that matter. If you enjoyed today’s discussion, be sure to subscribe, share, and leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts. Stay connected and join the conversation on social...

Episode 7 - Corporate Welfare: Corporate welfare is often used to describe a government's bestowal of money grants, tax breaks, or other special favorable treatment for corporations. Here's what the panelists think about it. Thank you for tuning in to Diverse Talking Heads — where real people have real conversations that matter. If you enjoyed today’s discussion, be sure to subscribe, share, and l...

The Pandemic's Severe Toll On The Already-Strained Foster Care System: The panelists discuss the decrease in children leaving foster care means families are lingering longer in a system intended to be temporary, as critical services were shuttered or limited. Vulnerable families are suffering long-term and perhaps irreversible damage, experts say, which could leave parents with weakened bonds with...

Anti-Asian hate crimes rose 73% last year, updated FBI data says. Corrected FBI numbers show a disproportionate increase in hate crimes against Asian Americans. The panels will discuss why this possibly happened. Thank you for tuning in to Diverse Talking Heads — where real people have real conversations that matter. If you enjoyed today’s discussion, be sure to subscribe, share, and leave a revie...

The panel discusses the phenomenon of Karen-ism iand Ken-ism and how it has become a staple in our culture. A Karen is a kind of person who is unhappy when little things don't go their way. They are a, “I want to speak to your manager?” kind of gal. Thank you for tuning in to Diverse Talking Heads — where real people have real conversations that matter. If you enjoyed today’s discussion, be sure t...

In the first episode, the panelists discuss Covid 19 mask mandates and schools in the pandemic. The second segment is full of stimulating sidcussion about the Afghanistan and Haitian refugee crisis and why they are being handled differently. Thank you for tuning in to Diverse Talking Heads — where real people have real conversations that matter. If you enjoyed today’s discussion, be sure to subscr...

Segment 1 : The panel discussion revolves around the Opioid epidemic Segment 2: The panelists discuss gun violence and what can be done about it Thank you for tuning in to Diverse Talking Heads — where real people have real conversations that matter. If you enjoyed today’s discussion, be sure to subscribe, share, and leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts. Stay connected and join the conve...

Just the guys talking about the raising of the US Debt Ceiling; the pros and cons. How did we get here? Thank you for tuning in to Diverse Talking Heads — where real people have real conversations that matter. If you enjoyed today’s discussion, be sure to subscribe, share, and leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts. Stay connected and join the conversation on social media: Facebook : https...