ShawnP and Big Rupe

THA BROTHERS

Society EN ↓ 47 episodes

This New York based podcast features two brothers sharing their perspectives in dialogue with the world. So sit back and listen as they carefully dissect all the things impacting Black America and shaping the Global Zeitgeist!

Author

ShawnP and Big Rupe

Category

Society

Podcast website

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Latest episode

Feb 10, 2026

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Episodes

Enforcing The Law Part 2 25.03.2024

ShawnP and Big Rupe interview Big Brother H, a long time friend standing at the intersection of policing in America. Big Brother H shares his perspectives as a former Law Enforcement Officer and Black Man helping to provide the frameworks for our society to move forward. A very thought provoking episode! #thabrothers #police #lawenforcement #America

Enforcing The Law 25.03.2024

ShawnP and Big Rupe interview Big Brother H, a long time friend standing at the intersection of policing in America. Big Brother H shares his perspectives as a former Law Enforcement Officer and Black Man helping to provide the frameworks for our society to move forward. A very thought provoking episode! #thabrothers #police #America #lawenforcement

Death By Traffic 25.03.2024

ShawnP and Big Rupe question if Police Reform should remove armed officers from engaging non-threatening drivers in traffic stops. Now might be the time to make traffic violations a white collar crime with financial penalties, instead of the constant threat of deadly force by law enforcement. #police #reform # thabrothers #crime #trafficviolations

Finding Money 23.03.2024

ShawnP and Big Rupe discuss financial house cleaning tips to help users identify poor spending habits, and make some personal adjustments that can lead to immediate savings equaling found money. #FindingMoney #money #spendinghabits #budget #savings

Su Su Rich 23.03.2024

ShawnP and Big Rupe introduce the Caribbean-style SuSu, which is an informal group based money saving strategy, and explain how it can be used as a communal based capital financing method for supporting local businesses and keeping wealth close to home. #SuSu #money #savings #investments #community #wealth #localbusiness #generationalwealth #Caribbean #banking

Getting Associated 22.03.2024

ShawnP and Big Rupe emphasize that some K-12 environments are actually preparing students for Community Colleges, but misleading them to believe they are ready for four year universities. Tha Brothers believe parents and students should evaluate their high schools and aim for Associated Degrees as the next logical step towards lifelong success. #College #CommunityCollege #debt #studentloans #unive...

Police Restraint 22.03.2024

ShawnP and Big Rupe review the Johnny Damon traffic arrest video and share how it should be used in re-training Police Officers to utilize maximum restraint and remove implicit bias which often leads to the killing of people of color. #police #policebrutality #justice #nojustice #implicitbias #peopleofcolor

No Money More Problems 22.03.2024

ShawnP and Big Rupe wrestle with America's largest debt segment, college student loans, and the possible solutions to tackle this deepening problem. Could student debt be the next financial crisis? #debt #financialcrisis #studentloans #college

Amending America 21.03.2024

ShawnP and Big Rupe reference the new Netflix documentary Amend America and dissect the foundation of the 14th Amendment, whether or not it is enough to keep moving America to truly embracing Equality for all. #America #democracy #Tha Brothers #Netflix # 14thAmendment #Equity

Right to Sue 20.03.2024

ShawnP and Big Rupe cover a case where a sex trafficking victim has to pay the Estate of her trafficker, questioning the very nature of American law and real legal protection of innocent citizens. #thabrothers #victim #estate #americanlaw

Unelectable - The story of George Santos 20.03.2024

ShawnP and Big Rupe return after a long hiatus due to family ups and downs with a topic and episode crucial to democracy itself. Discussing the story of the fraudulently elected George Santos, the electoral system and ethics of the United States Congress is brought into question as Tha Brothers along with other Americans seeks out the right answers. #democracy #georgesantos #congress

Cops Are Us 20.03.2024

ShawnP and Big Rupe review the current relationship of Police and the Communities they patrol, and discuss ways to improve interactions for a safer environment for all. #police #communities

Money Rules 20.03.2024

ShawnP and Big Rupe cover the breakdown of Silicon Valley Bank and discuss whether the banking system is facing another major financial crisis. How important are rules to management of money? #siliconvalleybank #financialcrisis # bankingsystem #managementofmoney

Reparations 20.03.2024

ShawnP and Big Rupe open the conversation on Reparations and how to develop real world strategies for America to fairly and accurately compensate the descendants and remnants of slavery, and pay off it's most significant debt owed! #reparations #slavery #descendants #remnants #debt

Selective Outrage 20.03.2024

ShawnP and Big Rupe explore the very difficult conversation regarding the subway killing of Jordan Neely by Daniel Penny, and the complicated details it reveals for all of us as we interact with fellow members of society. #JordanNeely #DanielPenny #subway #killing #society #violence

Welfare For All 20.03.2024

ShawnP and Big Rupe consider the financial implications of A.I. and the automated machines taking over all human employment opportunities, and the possible need for a Universal Basic Income policy to replace wages and also expand the human horizon. #A.I. #financialimplications #automatedmachines #employmentopportunities #universalbasicincome #wages

Tools for Fools 20.03.2024

ShawnP and Big Rupe dive deeper into the topic of Artificial Intelligence following Big Rupe's usage of the new technology, with suggestions on how we adopt this new tool before it starts to adopt us! #artificialintelligence #A.I. #technology

Affirmative Distraction 20.03.2024

ShawnP and Big Rupe briefly discuss the Supreme Court ruling ending race consideration in College Admissions, and the narrative undermining all efforts of improving equity across all groups and classes in America. #supremecourt #collegeadmissions #race #raceconsideration #equity #classes #America

Biden-Trump the Sequel 20.03.2024

ShawnP and Big Rupe return with a quick episode about the looming 2024 Presidential Election. Right now the two front funners are the same as 2020. President Biden against Former President Trump. And the stakes couldn't be greater as American democracy could be running out of time. #episode #2024PresidentialElection #2024 #AmericanDemocracy

Game Changer 20.03.2024

ShawnP and Big Rupe review the current and potential changes effecting all of us in a Post-Covid world. New ways to work, go to school, vote, and deal with the rising crime rates are facing our society, but should be making the decisions? #post-covid #society #crime #crimerates

Five Finger Discount 29.02.2024

ShawnP and Big Rupe discuss the new trend of Retail Thievery where criminals are no longer shoplifting in secret.  Instead they are storming stores in force and celebrating their thefts with blatant disregard for property and consequences.  #retailtheft #shoplifting #stores #thievery

Democracy Now 28.01.2024

ShawnP and Big Rupe return to the topic of American Democracy and the growing potential to lose it in the next election. Now is a time for defenders of freedom and equity to stand up and defend these values. #election #americandemocracy #freedom #values

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