The Peoples Voice Podcast

In recent years, the number of bad home remodel contractors has witnessed a concerning surge, paralleling the upsurge in both remodeling projects and new homeowners. This emerging trend has become a significant concern for homeowners seeking to improve and enhance their living spaces. In this episode I review the issues of bad home remodel contractors and what can be done if you become a victim of...

One may wonder how prisons could be considered a cash cow for small town USA. After all, prisons are institutions designed to contain, rehabilitate and punish felons, and they are not known to bring in revenue for communities around them. However, the reality is quite different. In many parts of the United States, small towns benefit greatly from prisons and view the facilities as significant cont...

If you live in California or Florida, you may have received some troubling news from your insurance company lately. Across both states, insurance companies are dropping homeowner policies and car insurance at an alarming rate. The reasons for this are complicated, but the practical impact is that many consumers are left scrambling to find new sources of coverage. In this episode I’m discussing the...

New Episodes Every Friday on all Podcast Platforms The grocery business is a vital part of any community, providing access to food and essential supplies. However, there is a glaring issue within the industry that needs to be addressed: the lack of diversity in management positions. Although companies have made some progress with their DEI goals, it is clear that more needs to be done to ensure th...

Airbnb has revolutionized the travel industry in recent years, providing an easy and convenient way for travelers to find accommodations. This has been beneficial for travelers who are seeking affordable alternatives to hotels and for property owners who can make extra money renting out their spaces. However, Airbnb is not without its controversy. Airbnb’s have been linked to rising rents and gent...

The news of companies waiving criminal background checks and drug tests has been making it’s rounds in recent weeks, and it's not surprising that this latest development is met with some degree of fear. With employers becoming increasingly open to dropping traditional vetting practices in the interest of quickly securing personnel, it understandably raises eyebrows and leaves many to wonder what i...

With artificial intelligence (AI) gaining traction in music and gaming, many people are unaware of the way it is increasingly used in the hiring process. As robotics and automation continue to develop, companies across the nation are turning to AI in order to streamline and improve the recruitment and interview process. However, there exists a dark side to this technology: AI can introduce bias in...

The exponential surge of retail crime means an increase in costs for retailers and store owners. From self checkout staff to additional security personnel, the safety budget is soaring. As result of this items that are intended for sale are getting pricier and have created a separate type of inflation. While retailers try to find a way to manage these costs paying consumers are the ones who end up...

Acts of violence against teachers in U.S. classrooms has become an all-too-common problem in recent years, with the problem only intensifying since the return to in person classes and the end of the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. This alarming trend can be seen in the results of the School Pulse Panel survey conducted by the U.S. Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences, which found...

Companies utilizing deceptive market techniques is nothing new, but in recent years a new topic is being used to bolster perception and profits for many of these organizations. With the push to be seen as environmentally friendly or extremely health conscious many of these companies are participating in the practice of Greenwashing. In this episode I discuss the meaning of greenwashing, what it do...

The phenomenon of falling birth and fertility rates knows no borders. Across boundaries and cultures, the rate of new births is dwindling at an alarming rate. As the implications of this phenomenon become clearer, people are beginning to ask questions. What could be causing this decline in fertility and birth rates? What consequences could this have on the population? In this episode I review the...

For millions of Americans, the month of April usually means filing their taxes and awaiting a hefty refund from the IRS. However, this year taxpayers may be disappointed as the IRS has indicated that refunds will be significantly lower than in previous years. Though most taxpayers know that taxes are required to pay, the real question is: Where does the money actually go? In this episode I review...

The rise of online shopping has been a convenience for many, however it has also opened the door for criminals to take advantage of consumers. One of the more recent ills that consumers are facing is “porch pirating” Porch pirating occurs when a package is delivered to a porch or mail box and is stolen by someone else. The rise in porch pirating is a direct result of the sharp increase in online s...

As the gun debate in America continues to rage, a new and growing threat is emergent: ghost guns. Put simply, ghost guns are homemade or improvised firearms, constructed from a variety of parts, and made untraceable by the lack of a serial number. Ghost guns can be made at home or purchased in parts. Thanks to the internet, a would-be gunsmith can easily purchase and assemble an AR-15-style frame...

Clothing has long been one of America's most popular budget spending items. Unfortunately, much of these garments are produced overseas in countries like Bangladesh, Myanmar, India, and China- where labor is often much cheaper than in developed countries like the United States. As a result, shoppers in the US are able to find clothes at incredibly low prices, due to the low wages being paid in the...

According to a recent report, the West Virginia state legislature passed a bill to address child marriage in the state. The bill now requires any child between the ages of 16 and 17 to obtain parental consent. In addition they can not marry someone more than four years older than them. Insanely, West Virginia is not the only state to still have child marriage protected by law. As of 2023, child ma...

Recently, four United States citizens were shot and kidnapped in Matamoros, which is a city in the state of Tamaulipas, Mexico. Upon further investigation, it was found that one of the members of the group was in Mexico to obtain a cosmetic medical procedure. The fact is that every year, millions of American citizens cross the border into Mexico to take advantage of lower-cost medical care. This p...

The cost of raising a child in the United States is expensive. Some studies shows the cost can be over 300k per child over the span of 17 years. This figure includes basic costs such as food, clothing, shelter, and transportation, as well as other necessary expenses such as child care, education, and health care. This number does not include the cost of higher education, which can add tens of thou...

The Peoples Voice is on vacation this week. So we are replaying one of our most popular episodes. In this episode we talked about food deserts here in the U.S. There are neighborhoods and communities which often are deprived from access to healthy and affordable foods. These areas are home to millions of Americans. In this episode we discussed what food deserts are, why the exist, those most affec...

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 discrimina...

Have you ever booked a hotel room only to find out that it was nothing like the pictures? In this episode we discuss some of the dirty secrets of the hotel industry. Learn how to identify some of the signs, why rooms are sometimes dirtier than they look, and what you can do to avoid some of these suprises before and after booking your stay. 00:00 Intro 05:30 What Are Hotels? 07:25 Check The Photos...

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...

Financial literacy is one of the most important skills that a person can learn. It is especially important for young people. Unfortunately, financial literacy education is not a required part of the high school curriculum in all states. In this episode I discuss the states that are requiring financial literacy courses be completed before leaving high school, the benefits of it and some of the push...

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 ot...

With the recent cardiac arrest incident that occurred with Damar Hamlin of the Buffalo Bills during a Monday Night football game the conversation surrounding race and football has once again become front and center.. In this episode host Trey Evans discusses the process of racial stacking, what it is and how it affects all levels of football from pee wee, high school, college and the pros. 00:00 I...