The Peoples Voice Podcast

In this episode host Trey Evans gives commentary on the recent shooting and killing of Jayland Walker in Akron, OH. The 25 year old was shot at 90 times by police while running away from them. The incident eerily reinforces a point Frederick Douglass made during his famous "What To The Slave Is Your 4th of July?"' speech which he delivered in 1852. In that speech Douglass speaks to the injustice t...

Today, insurance companies are discriminating against people of color who currently have car insurance or are in search of it. Recent studies overwhelming demonstrate how insurance companies impose discriminatory methods and requirements which lead to people of color having to pay higher insurance premiums or in some cases going without because of the steep cost. In this episode, we review those s...

The teacher profession has taken a beating in recent years. Lack of curriculum control, standardized testing requirements, pay inequality and the Covid-19 Pandemic have taken its toll on teachers. Because of some of these conditions many teachers have left the profession or are planning to leave in the near future. In this episode we review the great teacher resignation and the effects it will hav...

TV news broadcasts on all levels have one similar thing in common, hair... In broadcast news there is a standard when it comes to hairstyles for women. The "anchor bob" as its called has become synonymous with women in TV news. But this standard has also created discriminatory environments at many news stations which has left many women having to choose between their career and their hair. In this...

U.S. immigration polices and philosophies are often directed towards preventing individuals from entering the country, particularly at the southern border. But in recent years there has been a huge shift in the number of U.S citizens that are leaving and heading to Mexico. Many U.S. citizens are migrating to northern parts of Mexico to take advantage of the low cost of living, access to low cost h...

Modern day slavery is not a mythical concept or manufactured theory. Modern day slavery exists in all parts of the world, including developed nations such as the United States. In this episode we dig into the 5 forms of modern day slavery existing in our world today and offer solutions to reduce and eventually end this in humane practice. Check out the webiste for more info http://treyevansthepeop...

Today, access to the latest and greatest devices for many have become a need rather than a want. Although many of these devices have assisted with increasing our productivity and giving us access to information, the desire to have the next best thing has a downside to it as well. Many of these devices are often discarded and end up in landfills, incinerators and other dumping sites. In this episod...

Gun violence in the U.S. continues to spiral out of control. Year after year there are reports of multiple mass shootings that have left a trail of innocent victims dead. The issue of gun control is often discussed but no real solutions have been enacted to curtail this trend. In this episode we discuss the disturbing trend of gun violence in the U.S. and offer potential remedies to slow down this...

Billions of U.S. dollars each year are donated to Churches by those who attend them. Many worshipers though may not realize how that revenue stream is utilized by the churches they attend. In this episode we explore how churches generate revenue and more importantly how those revenues are spent. Host Trey Evans paints a simplistic picture about the business of church. Check out the webiste for mor...

In this episode we discuss the terms and conditions page connected to many apps and websites. Everyday we use various phone apps, websites and other digital tools to communicate, mange and provide entertainment in our lives. For many of us we will want access to these tools without thoroughly reading through the terms and conditions page that is presented before we start our usage. This habit is a...

Today Mother's Day is celebrated around the world as an official time to recognize mothers for all that they do for us. In this episode we discuss the origins of Mother's Day and discuss how commercialization has hijacked a day which started out with humble intentions. Check out the webiste for more info http://treyevansthepeoplesvoice.com/     #thepeoplesvoicepodcast #social issues Copyright Disc...

In this episode we discuss the predatory practices of the payday loan industry. This is an industry that has been allowed to run wild with little regulation or oversight. In some states interest can be as high as 664%. As a result, millions of Americans are being placed into a perpetual cycle of debt which provides no means of relief. Host Trey Evans reviews some of the practices of the payday loa...

Hair dye/hair coloring is global business generating billions of dollars each year. What may be unknown to many are the various studies conducted over the last few decades which suggest hair coloring may be linked to specific types of cancers that affect millions of people each year. In this episode host Trey Evans discusses the popularity of hair coloring, the revenue it generates and some of the...

In this episode, host Trey Evans discusses non-competes. For decades non-competes have been issued by employers to employees as a means of preventing an employee from going to a competitor within the same industry. The purpose of the non-compete was to prevent trade secrets or proprietary information from being given to a competitor when an employee decided to leave. The issue is those non-compete...

Continuing with the conversation regarding poverty in America, this week we turn the discussion towards a review of proposed solutions. These proposed solutions working in tandem with each other could lead to curing some of the causes of poverty in America. Host Trey Evans reviews 5 possible solutions to assist with eradicating poverty in America. Check out the webiste for more info http://treyeva...

In the U.S. the story about poverty has become a conversation that is buried behind salacious news headlines that often surround the decisions and action of public figures, major weather events or war conflicts in other countries. The sad truth is that poverty in America exists and continues to increase among almost 40 million U.S. citizens annually. Many decision makers, mediums and government en...

Examining the cost of higher education in the U.S. and the toll its taking on young adults chasing the American dream. Are these cost justified for operating these universities and colleges? Does the degree earned matched the quality of education being provided? Or is this simply a case of supply vs demand with demand winning out and allowing these institutions to create pricing strategies to achi...

Fear is a common emotional event that we all have or will experience at some point during our lives. Fear in its simplistic state is designed to alert us to danger. Unfortunately that same emotion can also provide us with false evidence that appears to be real. This perception that fear projects can lead to serious consequences including missing out on all that life has to offer. Our Host Trey Eva...

Recent war events have received a tremendous amount coverage from U.S. news outlets. In this episode a verbal examination is conducted to uncover why the U.S. media covers certain wars around the world and ignores others.s The discussion raises an interesting question behind the motivations of the U.S. media. Are U.S. media outlets just information givers or is there a deeper underlined motivation...

We often hear stories about the challenges regarding access to clean water in many underdeveloped nations. What is often under reported are the challenges many U.S. citizens endure when in comes to having access to clean water. Isn't water a Human Right? In this episode the Peoples Voice, Host Trey Evans sheds light on this issue. Check out the webiste for more info http://treyevansthepeoplesvoice...

After viewing a CBS 60 minutes piece about the recent struggles the champagne industry in France has endured, host Trey Evans raises an interesting question. Why doesn't alcohol carry the same stigma as a street drug? Check out the webiste for more info http://treyevansthepeoplesvoice.com/     #thepeoplesvoicepodcast #social issues Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976,...