This Is Not A Handout is a podcast where we shall be discussing various social topics and digging deeper into the root socioeconomics of them. On this show we aim to create empathy and understanding for the sometimes confusing social topics of our time. New episodes come out the first and third Monday of every month, at 6am. It is available wherever you get your podcasts.
Host Sammy Ross and guest Marc Santos discuss the topic of Livable Wage. Minimum wage hasn't gone up nationally in over a decade, while cost of living continues to climb. On this episode we discuss the difference between minimum wage and livable wage, why tipped workers are most at risk…
Host Sammy Ross and guest Marc Santos discuss the topic of Livable Wage. Minimum wage hasn't gone up nationally in over a decade, while cost of living continues to climb. On this episode we discuss the difference between minimum wage and livable wage, why tipped workers are most at risk for wage theft, and how inflation can work with or against our wages. For Bonus content where host Sammy Ross and guest Marc Santos discuss their experience with wages while maintaining freelance artistic careers, please visit: https://www.patreon.com/ThisisNotaHandout For more information about the show, please visit: https://www.thisisnotahandout.com Resources: For more on Minimum Wage: https://www.saturdayeveningpost.com/2020/08/a-brief-history-of-the-minimum-wage/ For more on an in-depth look at the Tipped Minimum Wage: https://www.americanprogress.org/issues/poverty/reports/2021/03/30/497673/ending-tipped-minimum-wage-will-reduce-poverty-inequality/ For more on the Minimum Wage Debate: https://www.forbes.com/advisor/personal-finance/minimum-wage-debate/ For more on Dan Price and Gravity Payments: https://www.bbc.com/news/stories-51332811 For more on the Pandemic, and large retailer's profits: https://www.cnbc.com/2020/11/27/large-retailers-are-making-record-profits-but-not-paying-workers-more.html For more on sign-on bonuses and other restaurant chain employee incentives: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/07/11/these-restaurant-chains-have-raised-wages-or-offered-bonuses-.html For more on Costco and other Big Box Retailers: https://www.forbes.com/sites/jackkelly/2021/02/26/costco-increases-its-minimum-wage-to-16-an-hour-there-is-an-alarming-downside-that-needs-to-be-discussed/?sh=2377f0723ca6 For more on Amazon's wage increase for workers: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/28/technology/amazon-pay-increase.html For more on Sweden's unions and Toys "R" Us: https://apnews.com/article/6d245065b3faaadc70e6eb77e3e5c20f For more on the Raise the Wage Act of 2021: https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/15-federal-minimum-wage-amendment-fails-in-senate-heres-what-you-should-know/ For more on Labor Unions: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/06/business/labor-unions-income-inequality.html For MIT's Livable Wage Calculator: https://livingwage.mit.edu/
Host Sammy Ross and guest Jen Bertha discuss the topic of Gun Control. How did the Second Amendment come to be? Who is the NRA, and why are they such a key player in the Gun Control debate? On this episode we'll discuss the history of how the United States…
Host Sammy Ross and guest Jen Bertha discuss the topic of Gun Control. How did the Second Amendment come to be? Who is the NRA, and why are they such a key player in the Gun Control debate? On this episode we'll discuss the history of how the United States became the gun capital of the world, and where we stand globally on mass shootings and gun fatalities. For Bonus content where host Sammy Ross and guest Jen Bertha discuss Jen's time on her Scholastic Rifle Team, please visit: https://www.patreon.com/ThisisNotaHandout For more information about the show, please visit: https://www.thisisnotahandout.com Resources: For more on a short video of the history of the Second Amendment: https://www.pbs.org/video/the-2nd-amendment-explained-syfwc4/ For more on the history of guns and the Second Amendment: https://www.history.com/topics/united-states-constitution/2nd-amendment For more on the history of gun manufacturing in America: https://www.history.com/topics/inventions/firearms For more on the history of the NRA: https://www.npr.org/2017/10/10/556578593/the-nra-wasnt-always-against-gun-restrictions For more on the litigation and potential bankruptcy of the NRA: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/05/11/judge-dismisses-nra-bankruptcy-case-group-faces-new-york-lawsuit.html For more on the Gun Show Loophole: https://www.teenvogue.com/story/the-gun-show-loophole-explained For more on how different countries buy guns: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/03/02/world/international-gun-laws.html For more on the Columbine Shooting: https://abcnews.go.com/US/20-years-columbine-changed-school-shootings-america/story?id=62248885 For more on the Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting: https://www.britannica.com/event/Newtown-shootings-of-2012 In remembrance of the children and educators who died during the Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2017/dec/13/newtown-sandy-hook-shooting-victims-five-years-later For more on the advocacy work of the student activists of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School (also known as the Parkland Shooting): https://www.cnn.com/2019/02/11/us/parkland-change-gun-control-legislation/index.html For more on the former school security guard during the Parkland Shooting: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/former-parkland-security-officer-scot-peterson-charged-neglect-not-entering-n1013831 For more on a timeline of the Vegas Shooting: https://www.businessinsider.com/timeline-shows-exactly-how-the-las-vegas-massacre-unfolded-2018-9#january-29-2019-the-fbi-releases-its-own-findings-after-a-lengthy-investigation-21 For more on how most mass shooters are men: https://www.npr.org/2021/03/27/981803154/why-nearly-all-mass-shooters-are-men For more on School Shooting statistics: https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2018/local/school-shootings-database/?utm_term=.6a301aa83515 For more on Mass Shooting statistics: https://www.forbes.com/sites/jackbrewster/2021/04/16/more-than-one-mass-shooting-per-day-has-occurred-in-2021/?sh=1cdc3dc86493 For more on the rise of shootings in New York City: https://gothamist.com/news/why-are-shootings-and-murders-rise-nyc For more on the Long Island Rail Road shooting: https://abc7ny.com/remembering-the-lirr-massacre-on-its-25th-anniversary/4853915/ For more on the New York “Safe Act:” https://safeact.ny.gov/ For more on 3D printed “Ghost Guns:” https://www.forbes.com/sites/amyfeldman/2021/03/25/state-ags-seek-crackdown-on-3d-printed-ghost-guns/?sh=22b1bbe52961 For more on US and International gun control statistics: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-41488081 For a timeline on gun control legislation in the U.S.: https://time.com/5169210/us-gun-control-laws-history-timeline/ For an interactive map that shows gun laws, state by state: https://www.nraila.org/gun-laws/state-gun-laws/texas/ For more on the current bill in the House for gun legislation: https://www.npr.org/2021/03/11/976000003/house-passes-bills-to-strengthen-gun-laws-including-expanding-background-checks For more on the upcoming Supreme Court Second Amendment case: https://www.cnn.com/2021/04/26/politics/supreme-court-second-amendment-case/index.html For more on The Rebels Project: https://www.therebelsproject.org/ For more on Everytown: https://www.everytown.org/
Host Sammy Ross and guest Stevie De discuss the topic of Trans Rights. What defines transgender folks, and why are pronouns important in this conversation? On this episode we'll define what transgender means, we'll discuss past and present trans legislation, and we'll go into what's going on with anti-trans policies…
Host Sammy Ross and guest Stevie De discuss the topic of Trans Rights. What defines transgender folks, and why are pronouns important in this conversation? On this episode we'll define what transgender means, we'll discuss past and present trans legislation, and we'll go into what's going on with anti-trans policies today. For Bonus content where host Sammy Ross and guest Stevie De dive into trans rights in relation to medical care, please visit: https://www.patreon.com/ThisisNotaHandout For more information about the show, please visit: https://www.thisisnotahandout.com Resources: For a great resource on a few basic definitions of what Transgender means, along with what pronouns to use: https://www.glaad.org/transgender/transfaq For a look into the life of Marsha P. Johnson: https://www.vogue.co.uk/arts-and-lifestyle/article/who-was-marsha-p-johnson For a look into the historical archives about STAR (Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries): https://womenatthecenter.nyhistory.org/gay-power-is-trans-history-street-transvestite-action-revolutionaries/ For more on the life of Storme DeLarverie: https://www.gq.com/story/storme-delarverie-suiting For more on a small, but informative Trans Youth study: https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2019/01/young-trans-children-know-who-they-are/580366/ For more on findings that more teens are coming out as Transgender, or Non-Binary: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2018/02/05/more-u-s-teens-identify-transgender-survey-finds/306357002/ For more on the history of medical care for Transgender folks: https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/guest-blog/a-history-of-transgender-health-care/#:~:text=The%20first%20American%20to%20undergo,York%20Times%20headlines%20in%201952. For more on medical rights as a Transgender person: https://transequality.org/know-your-rights/health-care For more on North Carolina's 2016 HB2, Bathroom Bill: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2016/12/19/the-tumultuous-recent-history-of-north-carolinas-bathroom-bill-which-could-be-repealed/ For more on the record number of discriminatory Transgender laws currently in state legislatures: https://abcnews.go.com/US/record-number-state-bills-2021-impact-transgender-rights/story?id=76401800 For more on Alabama's current Transgender medical legislation: https://www.npr.org/2021/03/28/981225604/its-hurtful-trans-youth-speaks-out-as-alabama-debates-banning-medical-treatment For more on the Trump Administration's transgender military ban: https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/trump-s-controversial-transgender-military-policy-goes-effect-n993826 For more on the uptick in violence against Transgender people: https://www.hrc.org/press-releases/marking-the-deadliest-year-on-record-hrc-releases-report-on-violence-against-transgender-and-gender-non-conforming-people For more on the anti-trans bills that were in legislation in 2020, and their current status: https://www.aclu.org/issues/lgbtq-rights/transgender-rights/trans-rights-under-attack-2020 For more on Caitlyn Jenner, and her position on transgender girls playing girl's sports: https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/caitlyn-jenner-says-transgender-girls-women-s-sports-unfair-n1266138 For resources for Trans folks via GLADD: https://www.glaad.org/transgender/resources For The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
Host Sammy Ross and guest Meghan Hetfield discuss the topic of Harm Reduction. Drugs, whether legal or illegal, have been around for centuries. Whether they have been used for medicinal purposes, recreational, or even ritual, people all over the world have been partaking in drugs throughout history. On this episode,…
Host Sammy Ross and guest Meghan Hetfield discuss the topic of Harm Reduction. Drugs, whether legal or illegal, have been around for centuries. Whether they have been used for medicinal purposes, recreational, or even ritual, people all over the world have been partaking in drugs throughout history. On this episode, we'll take a look at how we've viewed drugs, from the infamous War on Drugs, to Portugal's full decriminalization, to our current Opioid Crisis. We'll explain Harm Reduction, and why it might just be the best way forward. For Bonus content where host Sammy Ross and guest Meghan Hetfield discuss how Meghan started in the field of Harm Reduction, and the path that led her there, please visit: https://www.patreon.com/ThisisNotaHandout For more information about the show, please visit: https://www.thisisnotahandout.com Resources: For more on Native Americans, and the debate on decriminalizing peyote: https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2020-03-29/native-americans-want-mind-bending-peyote-cactus-removed-from-efforts-to-decriminalize-psychedelic-plants For an in-depth timeline of opium throughout history: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/heroin/etc/history.html For more on the uses of Medical Marijuana: https://www.aarp.org/health/drugs-supplements/info-2019/cannabis-for-medical-conditions.html For a look into Nixon's racially-motivated War on Drugs: https://www.businessinsider.com/nixon-adviser-ehrlichman-anti-left-anti-black-war-on-drugs-2019-7 For a look at how the War on Drugs in the U.S. led to the rise in prison populations: https://www.businessinsider.com/how-the-war-on-drugs-changed-americas-prison-population-2014-4 For an opinion piece on drug policies and their connection to white supremacy: https://www.teenvogue.com/story/overdose-awareness-day-united-states-history-white-supremacy For a look at the Principles of Harm Reduction: https://harmreduction.org/hrc2/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/NHRC-PDF-Principles_Of_Harm_Reduction.pdf For more on an in-depth look into the history of drug decriminalization in Portugal: https://www.theguardian.com/news/2017/dec/05/portugals-radical-drugs-policy-is-working-why-hasnt-the-world-copied-it For more on Oregon's new state policy on drug decriminalization: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/oregon-1st-state-to-decriminalize-possession-of-hard-drugs For more on the life-saving drug Naloxone: https://drugpolicy.org/issues/naloxone For a look into the 2016 Opioid Crisis: https://www.vox.com/science-and-health/2017/8/3/16079772/opioid-epidemic-drug-overdoses For more on the Opioid Crisis and the effects Covid has had on the Latino Community: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/latinos-grapple-opioid-overdose-rise-covid-pandemic-triggers-surge-us-rcna415 For more on Purdue Pharma, and the involvement in the Opioid Crisis: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/24/us/politics/purdue-pharma-opioids-guilty-settlement.html For more on New York State's legalization of marijuana: https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2021/04/new-york-has-legalized-weed-heres-what-you-should-know.html *To view or purchase “Drug Use For Grownups: Chasing Liberty in the Land of Fear” by Dr. Carl Hart: https://bookshop.org/books/drug-use-for-grown-ups-chasing-liberty-in-the-land-of-fear/9781101981641?aid=24399&listref=tinah-s-booklist *This is an affiliate link, and TINAH will earn a commission if you make a purchase. This helps us to continue creating the podcast you love, while supporting independent bookshops. For more on the online and mail-based Harm Reduction company, Next Distro: https://nextdistro.org/ To call the Never Use Alone hotline, if you are using alone: (800) 484-3731 or chat with them at https://neverusealone.com/ For more on We Connect Health Management, where guest Meghan Hetfield hosts Recovery Support Meetings: https://www.weconnectrecovery.com/ To learn more about guest Meghan Hetfield: https://meghanhetfield.com/
Host Sammy Ross and guest Adam Macias discuss the ever-present topic of Global Warming. Temperatures are rising, floods, fires, and droughts are becoming the norm. Global warming has officially arrived, and in this episode we discuss what this means for our planet, how one girl in Sweden started a movement,…
Host Sammy Ross and guest Ethan Steimel discuss all things taxes. On this episode we demystify federal vs. state tax, define what tax credits vs. deductions are, and explain just where all of that tax revenue goes. For Bonus content where host Sammy Ross and guest Ethan Steimel discuss taxes as part of the freelance community, please visit: https://www.patreon.com/ThisisNotaHandout For more information about the show, please visit: https://www.thisisnotahandout.com Resources: For more on the history of Taxes: https://www.history.com/news/why-we-pay-taxes#:~:text=The%20history%20of%20income%20taxes,flat%20rate%20federal%20income%20tax. For an interesting video summary of David Graeber's book “Debt: The First 5,000 Years:” https://www.exploring-economics.org/en/discover/an-introduction-to-david-graebers-debt-the-first-5/ For an explanation of the Excise Tax: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/e/excisetax.asp For more on Trick-Down Economics, and what a new study has found out about the policy for the last 50 years: https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/12/23/tax-cuts-rich-trickle-down/ For more on Modern Monetary Theory: https://www.investopedia.com/modern-monetary-theory-mmt-4588060 For a breakdown on our federal taxes, and what they pay for: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2019/04/15/what-do-taxes-pay-for-defense-social-security-medicare-and-more/3450446002/ For a look at local taxes: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/l/localtax.asp#:~:text=Local%20taxes%20fund%20government%20services,in%20the%20form%20of%20grants. For more on federal tax brackets: https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/taxes/federal-income-tax-brackets For more on FICA taxes: https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/taxes/fica-tax-withholding For more on state income tax rates and rules: https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/taxes/state-income-tax-rates For a breakdown on property taxes by state: https://wallethub.com/edu/states-with-the-highest-and-lowest-property-taxes/11585 For a look into state's sales tax: https://www.aarp.org/money/taxes/info-2020/state-sales-tax-rates.html For more on the 2008 Financial Crisis and the impact upon the Detroit Fire Department: https://www.michiganradio.org/post/detroit-fire-department-already-struggling-will-have-do-more-less For more on tax credits vs. tax deductions: https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/taxes/tax-deductions-tax-breaks For more on state bailouts and federal spending: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/state-bailouts-federal-spending-give-receive/ For a look at the Trump Administration's tax cuts: https://news.bloombergtax.com/daily-tax-report/the-trump-tax-cuts-promises-made-promises-kept-1 For a look at where D.C. stands for statehood currently: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-02-24/washington-d-c-pushes-for-statehood-after-capitol-riots For more on the stance of those who want D.C. to become the 51st state: https://statehood.dc.gov/page/why-statehood-dc For more on US Territories: https://fortune.com/2018/09/13/is-puerto-rico-part-of-us/ For more on the status of statehood for both Puerto Rico and DC: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/feb/20/puerto-rico-washington-dc-statehood-politics For more on Unemployment taxes: https://www.cnbc.com/2020/05/18/you-have-to-pay-taxes-on-unemployment-what-you-need-to-know.html For more on whether you qualify for a tax refund due to the stimulus checks: https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/its-finally-time-to-claim-missing-stimulus-money-on-your-2020-refund-heres-how/ For more on which tax preparation software will be best for you: https://thecollegeinvestor.com/17356/free-tax-software/ For tax filing dates, including quarterly dates: https://thecollegeinvestor.com/32815/tax-due-dates/ For more on IRS payment plans: https://www.irs.gov/payments/payment-plans-installment-agreements For more on tax extensions: https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/extension-of-time-to-file-your-tax-return For more on the tax exclusion for the first $10,200 of your 2020 unemployment compensation: https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/new-exclusion-of-up-to-10200-of-unemployment-compensation For more on the tax filing extension date for 2020 taxes: https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/tax-day-for-individuals-extended-to-may-17-treasury-irs-extend-filing-and-payment-deadline For Ethan Steimel's podcast, Artistic Finance: https://www.artisticfinance.com/
Host Sammy Ross and guest Adam Macias discuss the ever-present topic of Global Warming. Temperatures are rising, floods, fires, and droughts are becoming the norm. Global warming has officially arrived, and in this episode we discuss what this means for our planet, how one girl in Sweden started a movement,…
Host Sammy Ross and guest Alyssa Eilbott speak about women in the workplace. Gender Bias, Wage Disparity, and Glass Ceilings are all terms that affect women and their careers. In this episode we discuss the history of women in the workforce, just how far women have come from the days before we could vote to post WWII, and what steps we can take to create a stronger and more equitable workforce for the future. For Bonus content where guest Alyssa Eilbott and host Sammy Ross discuss their tips and tricks for negotiating contracts as well as during job interviews, please visit: https://www.patreon.com/ThisisNotaHandout For more information about the show, please visit: https://www.thisisnotahandout.com Resources: For an historical perspective on women in the workforce, by Janet Yellen, economist and current Secretary of the Treasury under Biden: https://www.brookings.edu/essay/the-history-of-womens-work-and-wages-and-how-it-has-created-success-for-us-all/ For more on the history of women in the labor force: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/1986/09/women-in-the-work-force/304924/ For more on the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire: https://www.history.com/topics/early-20th-century-us/triangle-shirtwaist-fire For more on the Lanham Program, the government funded childcare program during WWII: https://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2015/11/daycare-world-war-rosie-riveter/415650/ For more on the UN's latest statics on Gender Bias: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-51751915 For more on anti-discrimination laws: https://www.eeoc.gov/statutes/laws-enforced-eeoc For more on anti-harassment laws: https://www.eeoc.gov/harassment For more on the proposed Equal Rights Amendment: https://www.equalrightsamendment.org/ For more on office temperatures: https://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/04/science/chilly-at-work-a-decades-old-formula-may-be-to-blame.html For more on the Gender Wage Gap: https://www.cnbc.com/2019/07/29/how-much-more-money-men-earn-than-women-in-the-us.html For more on the pros and cons of Pay Transparency: https://time.com/5353848/salary-pay-transparency-work/ For more on women in the C-Suite: https://www.cnbc.com/2019/05/16/the-number-of-women-running-fortune-500-companies-is-at-a-record-high.html For more on the proverbial Glass Ceiling: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/retropolis/wp/2018/03/01/she-coined-the-phrase-glass-ceiling-she-didnt-expect-it-to-outlive-her/ For more on the life of the Notorious RBG (Ruth Bader Ginsburg): https://www.npr.org/2020/09/18/100306972/justice-ruth-bader-ginsburg-champion-of-gender-equality-dies-at-87 For more on Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and the Moritz v. Commissioner (male caregiver) case: https://www.forbes.com/sites/marybethferrante/2020/09/24/lets-honor-ruth-bader-ginsburg-by-recognizing-men-as-caregivers/?sh=7ac66cb17fb5 For more on the United State's first female Vice President, Kamala Harris: https://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/vice-president-harris/ For more on the impact of Covid on women's jobs: https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/08/economy/women-job-losses-pandemic/index.html For more on where the US ranks in terms of Paid Family Leave: https://www.forbes.com/sites/marybethferrante/2019/06/21/unicef-study-confirms-the-u-s-ranks-last-for-family-friendly-policies/?sh=31bf0c3233ba For more on states that have Paid Family Leave: https://bipartisanpolicy.org/explainer/state-paid-family-leave-laws-across-the-u-s/#:~:text=A%20s%20of%202019%2C%20four,not%20yet%20gone%20into%20effect. For more on Meghan McCain and her thoughts on Paid Family Leave: https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/meghan-mccain-calls-mandatory-paid-maternity-leave-update/story?id=75036724 For an opinion piece on the benefits of inclusivity of women in the workplace: https://medium.com/@futurestateinc/whats-good-for-women-in-the-workplace-is-good-for-everyone-d3098d65047e
Host Sammy Ross and guest Adam Macias discuss the ever-present topic of Global Warming. Temperatures are rising, floods, fires, and droughts are becoming the norm. Global warming has officially arrived, and in this episode we discuss what this means for our planet, how one girl in Sweden started a movement,…
Host Sammy Ross and guest Adam Macias discuss the ever-present topic of Global Warming. Temperatures are rising, floods, fires, and droughts are becoming the norm. Global warming has officially arrived, and in this episode we discuss what this means for our planet, how one girl in Sweden started a movement, and what we can do as global citizens to combat such a large and looming crisis. For Bonus content where guest Adam Macias and host Sammy Ross dive deeper into green initiatives, please visit: https://www.patreon.com/ThisisNotaHandout For more information about the show, please visit: https://www.thisisnotahandout.com Resources: For more on the Industrial Revolution: https://www.britannica.com/explore/savingearth/industrial-revolution For a timeline on the American environmental movement: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/earth-days-modern-environmental-movement/ For a look at what cities looked like before the creation of the EPA: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-03-02/what-cities-looked-like-before-the-epa For a full list of Trump-Era EPA rollbacks: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/climate/trump-environment-rollbacks-list.html For more on California's Carbon Credit Program: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/environment/sd-me-carbon-credits-20180917-story.html For more on Carbon Neutrality and the purchasing of Carbon Offsets: https://www.vox.com/2020/2/27/20994118/carbon-offset-climate-change-net-zero-neutral-emissions For more on the Paris Agreement: https://unfccc.int/process-and-meetings/the-paris-agreement/what-is-the-paris-agreement For a full list of countries that signed the Paris Agreement: https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/blog/2016/04/parisagreementsingatures/ For more on the world's most polluted cities: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-02-25/china-clears-air-to-leave-indian-cities-unrivaled-smog-centers For a complicated look at Flint Michigan's water: https://www.michiganradio.org/post/does-flint-have-clean-water-yes-it-s-complicated For an overview of Greenhouse Gasses: https://www.epa.gov/ghgemissions/overview-greenhouse-gases For more on the projected effects on Climate Change: https://climate.nasa.gov/effects/ For a closer look at the current effects on Climate Change and Global Warming: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/04/climate/climate-change-acceleration.html For more on the health effects caused by Climate Change: https://www.cdc.gov/climateandhealth/effects/default.htm For more on the health effects from Climate Change globally: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/climate-change-and-health For more on cows and methane production: https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-solutions/2020/11/27/climate-solutions-seaweed-methane/?arc404=true For more on Germany's trash-burning power plants: https://www.wsj.com/articles/germans-have-a-burning-need-for-more-garbage-1445306936 For more on Clean Energy: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/energy/reference/renewable-energy/ For an in-depth piece on Nuclear Power: https://www.newyorker.com/news/dispatch/is-nuclear-power-worth-the-risk?source=search_google_dsa_paid&gclid=CjwKCAiAi_D_BRApEiwASslbJwkYRuVznsOsJyosNw7S91IsFHa11dyINHcXAT0W3MR8HlfMUzpAkxoCkCUQAvD_BwE For more on Greta Thunberg, and her impact on the global climate change crisis: https://time.com/person-of-the-year-2019-greta-thunberg/ For more on the Climate Protests: https://www.npr.org/2019/09/20/762629200/mass-protests-in-australia-kick-off-global-climate-strike-ahead-of-u-n-summit
Host Sammy Ross and guest Megan Kinneen dive into the topic of affordable housing. What is affordable housing, and when did it become a crisis? In this episode we discuss the history of Public Housing, how affordable housing became a crisis, and what we can do to keep a roof…
Host Sammy Ross and guest Megan Kinneen dive into the topic of affordable housing. What is affordable housing, and when did it become a crisis? In this episode we discuss the history of Public Housing, how affordable housing became a crisis, and what we can do to keep a roof over our heads during this time of Covid-19. For Bonus content about how guest Megan Kinneen fought to stay in her home in Boston, after new a new building owner drastically increased her rent, please visit: https://www.patreon.com/ThisisNotaHandout For more information about the show, please visit: https://www.thisisnotahandout.com Resources: For more on Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/hide-and-seek/201205/our-hierarchy-needs For a fun, short video of different types of housing through the centuries: https://www.theatlantic.com/video/index/395078/housing-through-the-centuries/ For more on the “40 times rent” rule: https://www.investopedia.com/articles/personal-finance/011916/i-make-50k-year-how-much-rent-can-i-afford.asp For the full National Low Income Housing Coalition's (NLIHC) “Out of Reach” Report on cost of housing: https://reports.nlihc.org/sites/default/files/oor/OOR_BOOK_2020.pdf For a look into minimum wage in relation to affordable housing: https://www.cnbc.com/2020/07/14/minimum-wage-workers-cannot-afford-rent-in-any-us-state.html For more on gentrification, and solutions for a healthy community revival: https://nlihc.org/resource/gentrification-and-neighborhood-revitalization-whats-difference For more on the book, "The Color Of Law: A Forgotten History Of How Our Government Segregated America” https://www.npr.org/2017/05/17/528822128/the-color-of-law-details-how-u-s-housing-policies-created-segregation For a break-down on Section 8 Housing, who is eligible, and how you can apply: https://www.propublica.org/article/what-you-need-to-know-about-how-section-8-really-works For HUD's guidelines for Public Housing: https://www.hud.gov/topics/rental_assistance/phprog For a history on Public Housing and Section 8: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2015/06/15/how-section-8-became-a-racial-slur/ For more on the Pruitt-Igoe Housing Project: https://www.theguardian.com/cities/2015/apr/22/pruitt-igoe-high-rise-urban-america-history-cities For more on the construction of luxury buildings: https://www.vice.com/en/article/z3bnme/tons-of-new-apartments-are-being-built-that-almost-no-one-can-afford For more on the rise of empty luxury apartments in New York City: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/13/realestate/new-development-new-york.html For more on mixed-use construction projects, and the integration of affordable housing: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/09/business/affordable-housing-luxury-development-gentrification.html For more on Oakland's Vacant Property Tax: https://www.sfchronicle.com/business/networth/article/Oakland-s-vacant-property-tax-takes-effect-13563273.php To learn more about what you can do if you are facing a financial housing hardship during Covid-19: https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/this-is-the-last-month-for-eviction-protections-unless-a-new-stimulus-bill-comes-soon/ For more on mortgage moratoriums during Covid-19: https://www.hud.gov/press/press_releases_media_advisories/HUD_No_20_214#:~:text=The%20FHA%20is%20also%20extending,for%20an%20additional%20six%20months. For more on a surge in paying rent on credit cards during Covid-19: https://www.npr.org/2020/11/30/938867270/more-americans-pay-rent-on-credit-cards-as-lawmakers-fail-to-pass-relief-bill For more on evictions in the wake of Covid-19: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-housing-eviction-insight/times-up-after-a-reprieve-a-wave-of-evictions-expected-across-u-s-idUSKBN27415U For more on Tenants Associations, and how the city of Rochester, NY is building a city-wide Tenants Union: https://roctenantunion.squarespace.com/build-tenant-power For more on evictions and tenants rights: https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/evictions-renters-tenants-rights-29824.html
Host Sammy Ross and guest Angela Siler discuss Multi-Level Marketing. Also known as Network Marketing, or Direct Selling, on this episode we will define what comprises an MLM, what the differences are between these companies and pyramid schemes, and what our options are if we’re looking into joining one of…
Host Sammy Ross and guest Angela Siler discuss Multi-Level Marketing. Also known as Network Marketing, or Direct Selling, on this episode we will define what comprises an MLM, what the differences are between these companies and pyramid schemes, and what our options are if we're looking into joining one of the numerous MLM companies that are out there today. For Bonus content where Sammy Ross discusses her encounter with the MLM company DoTERRA, and guest Angela Siler discusses her foray into being an entrepreneur, please visit: https://www.patreon.com/ThisisNotaHandout For more information about the show, please visit: https://www.thisisnotahandout.com Resources: A great resource for what the difference is between Multi-Level Marketing and a Pyramid Scheme: https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0065-multi-level-marketing-businesses-and-pyramid-schemes For an explanation of what a Pyramid Scheme is: https://www.investopedia.com/insights/what-is-a-pyramid-scheme/ For an in-depth analysis on Multi Level Marketing companies of today: https://www.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/documents/public_comments/trade-regulation-rule-disclosure-requirements-and-prohibitions-concerning-business-opportunities-ftc.r511993-00008%C2%A0/00008-57281.pdf For a look into Amway's lawsuit history: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-01-10/amway-welcome-to-the-gig-economy-you-re-being-sued-over-pay For a look into how Coronavirus is aiding in misleading sales tactics, as well as how the Pandemic is fostering the attractiveness of MLMs: https://time.com/5864712/multilevel-marketing-schemes-coronavirus/ For more on the toll Multi-Level Marketing can have on women and their friendships: https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-mlm-female-friendship-costs-20190122-story.html For more on why Utah is such a desirable state for MLM companies: https://kutv.com/news/local/follow-the-profit-how-mormon-culture-made-utah-a-hotbed-for-multi-level-marketers For more on Military Wives and MLMs: https://www.racked.com/2018/5/29/17377706/multilevel-marketing-companies-military-spouse For a look into the Multi-Level Marketing “free car:” https://www.talentedladiesclub.com/articles/why-theres-no-such-thing-as-a-free-mlm-car/ To understand the difference between an employee and an independent contractor: https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/independent-contractor-self-employed-or-employee For a closer look into California's new AB5 Law: https://www.investopedia.com/california-assembly-bill-5-ab5-4773201#:~:text=California%20Assembly%20Bill%205%20(AB5)%2C%20popularly%20known%20as%20the,employees%2C%20with%20a%20few%20exceptions For more on the Youtube Channel “Not The Good Girl:” https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4DMThX0F-h6F1nzCbp6shw For more on the Youtube Channel “Münecat:” https://www.youtube.com/user/georgieporgieguitar
Host Sammy Ross and guest Andrew Law dive into the topic of Black Lives Matter. From the slave trade, to the Civil Rights Movement, to the more recent protests due to the deaths of George Floyd and countless others, on this episode we will be diving into our Black American…
Host Sammy Ross and guest Andrew Law dive into the topic of Black Lives Matter. From the slave trade, to the Civil Rights Movement, to the more recent protests due to the deaths of George Floyd and countless others, on this episode we will be diving into our Black American History, in hopes of finding a better path forward. For Bonus content where Sammy Ross and guest Andrew Law discuss the policing of black and brown folks, specifically in relation to the high incarceration rates of today, please visit: https://www.patreon.com/ThisisNotaHandout For more information about the show, please visit: https://www.thisisnotahandout.com Resources: For more on the beginnings of slavery in the America: https://time.com/5653369/august-1619-jamestown-history/ For an interesting opinion piece on incarcerated firefighters: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/sep/01/california-incarcerated-firefighters-prison For more on Jim Crow laws and Segregation: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/freedom-riders-jim-crow-laws/ For more on Aunt Jemima, and the brand's current talks for rebranding: https://www.npr.org/sections/live-updates-protests-for-racial-justice/2020/06/17/879104818/acknowledging-racial-stereotype-aunt-jemima-will-change-brand-name-and-image For more on the Tula Massacre: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/2020/10/search-for-victims-tulsa-race-massacre-continues-mass-grave-unearthed/ For more on Emmett Till: http://100photos.time.com/photos/emmett-till-david-jackson For more on the FBI and their interest in Civil Rights leaders: https://www.npr.org/2012/02/14/146862081/the-history-of-the-fbis-secret-enemies-list For more on Martin Luther King Jr.: https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/peace/1964/king/biographical/ For more on the Civil Rights Movement, and Civil Rights Legislation: https://www.adl.org/education/resources/backgrounders/civil-rights-movement For a look into Rodney King and the 1992 LA Riots: https://www.npr.org/2017/04/26/524744989/when-la-erupted-in-anger-a-look-back-at-the-rodney-king-riots For more on Trayvon Martin: https://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/14/us/george-zimmerman-verdict-trayvon-martin.html For more on Ahmaud Arbrey: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-52623151 For more on George Floyd: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/31/us/george-floyd-investigation.html To learn more about Breonna Taylor: https://www.nytimes.com/article/breonna-taylor-police.html For more on the Black Lives Matter Movement: https://blacklivesmatter.com/ For a look at what the BLM Protests have achieved so far both nationally and internationally: https://www.elle.com/uk/life-and-culture/culture/a32822672/black-lives-matter-protests-achievements-statues-police-reform/ For more on what “Defund the Police” could look like: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-minneapolis-police-defunding-explaine/us-protesters-call-to-defund-the-police-what-would-that-look-like-idUSKBN23C2I9 For an interesting take on reparations for slavery in America: https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2019/10/27/slavery-reparations-holocaust-restitution-negotiations-229881 For more on Ava DuVernay's Netflix Documentary “13th:” http://www.avaduvernay.com/13th For more on Equal Justice Initiative: https://eji.org/ For more on NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund: https://www.naacpldf.org/ For more on the Bail Project: https://bailproject.org/ For more on the ACLU: https://www.aclu.org/ For more on the South Shore Drill Team: https://www.southshoredrillteam.org/ In remembrance of those who have passed away due to police brutality and racial profiling: https://www.npr.org/2020/05/29/865261916/a-decade-of-watching-black-people-die
Host Sammy Ross and guest Heather Quick continue the conversation on Immigration, by focusing on ICE. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has come under much scrutiny over the past several years. On this episode we will unpack what ICE is, why it was founded, and how it is enforcing current policies,…
Host Sammy Ross and guest Heather Quick continue the conversation on Immigration, by focusing on ICE. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has come under much scrutiny over the past several years. On this episode we will unpack what ICE is, why it was founded, and how it is enforcing current policies, today. *Disclaimer, this episode does discuss some heavy topics, such as sexual assault. Please proceed with caution, and please reach out to a health care professional if needed. For Bonus content where Heather Quick discusses how she became an activist, as well as how Sammy protested Amazon's involvement with ICE, please visit: https://www.patreon.com/ThisisNotaHandout For more information about the show, please visit: https://www.thisisnotahandout.com Resources: For more on how the immigration court system works: https://www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/research/access-counsel-immigration-court For more on the immigration process for migrant children crossing the border: https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2018/08/children-immigration-court/567490/ For more the definitions of asylum seekers and refugees: https://www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/research/asylum-united-states For a look into bus drivers refusing to take protesters to jail: https://time.com/5845451/bus-drivers-protesters-police-george-floyd/ For an in-depth timeline on the Trump administration's Family Separation Policy: https://www.splcenter.org/news/2020/06/17/family-separation-under-trump-administration-timeline For an in-depth analysis on the lack of adequate technology that led to long periods of migrant family separation: https://www.oig.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/assets/2019-11/OIG-20-06-Nov19.pdf For a look into the youngest child to be separated at the border: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/16/us/baby-constantine-romania-migrants.html For an in-depth story on how ICE came to be: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2018/09/trump-ice/565772/ For more on the death count in the ICE detention centers: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/immigration/24-immigrants-have-died-ice-custody-during-trump-administration-n1015291 For more on the ICE detention centers and Covid-19: https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/covid-19-outbreak-in-adelanto-ice-detention-center/2430005/ For more on sexual assault in the ICE detention centers: https://www.texastribune.org/2020/09/15/ice-deport-witness-sexual-assault/?utm_campaign=trib-social&utm_content=1600194817&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter For more on the alleged hysterectomies being performed at ICE detention centers: https://www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/ice-detainee-hysterectomies-hospital/2020/09/22/aaf2ca7e-fcfd-11ea-830c-a160b331ca62_story.html For an opinion piece on for-profit detention centers: https://thehill.com/opinion/immigration/457067-for-profit-immigration-detention-centers-are-a-national-scandal For more on Amazon and other Tech companies' facial recognition softwares: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/24/technology/amazon-facial-technology-study.html For more on Amazon's one year moratorium in providing their facial recognition software to police forces: https://www.npr.org/2020/06/10/874418013/amazon-halts-police-use-of-its-facial-recognition-technology For more on the foster families and the adoption process for children who are separated at the border: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/deported-parents-may-lose-kids-adoption-investigation-finds-n918261 For more on extended family separation at the border: https://apnews.com/article/08d9f07b1bc54c5b982825bc1381b8d5 For Jeff Sessions, and the Department of Justice's role in the separation of families: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/06/us/politics/family-separation-border-immigration-jeff-sessions-rod-rosenstein.html For a list of Movements mentioned in this Episode: For more on the direct action group Rise and Resist: https://www.riseandresist.org/about For more on the Act Up, or the AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power: https://actupny.com/ For more on the Close the Camps movement: https://www.closethecampsnyc.com/ To learn more about Cosecha: https://www.lahuelga.com For more on New Sanctuary Coalition: https://www.newsanctuarynyc.org For more on RAICES: https://www.raicestexas.org/?ms=actionnetwork
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Host Sammy Ross and guest Alex Alpharaoh dive into the topic of Immigration. Immigration is part of the founding of this country, and on this episode we will be discussing the land of the “melting pot,” why immigration is currently such a hot-button issue, and how we can create more…
Host Sammy Ross and guest Alex Alpharaoh dive into the topic of Immigration. Immigration is part of the founding of this country, and on this episode we will be discussing the land of the “melting pot,” why immigration is currently such a hot-button issue, and how we can create more empathy for those looking for a better life in “the land of the free.” For Bonus content where Alex Alpharaoh further discusses DACA, growing up undocumented, as well as a bit about his autobiographical one man show “WET: A DACAmented Journey,” please visit: https://www.patreon.com/ThisisNotaHandout For more information about the show, please visit: https://www.thisisnotahandout.com Resources: For a full timeline of the United States Immigration History: https://www.history.com/topics/immigration/immigration-united-states-timeline For more on the Holocaust, and America's Anti-Immigration Policy: https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2017/1/27/14412082/refugees-history-holocaust For more on the current administration refugee policy cuts: https://www.npr.org/2018/12/27/680308538/2018-was-a-year-of-drastic-cuts-to-u-s-refugee-admissions For more on gangs and their history in both North and South America: https://archive.nytimes.com/www.nytimes.com/cfr/international/20050501faessay84310_arana.html For a more in-depth timeline of US intervention in Latin American Politics: https://apnews.com/2ded14659982426c9b2552827734be83 For more on Operation Wetback: https://www.history.com/news/operation-wetback-eisenhower-1954-deportation For an explanation on NAFTA: https://www.inc.com/encyclopedia/north-american-free-trade-agreement-nafta.html#:~:text=The%20North%20American%20Free%20Trade,%3B%20NAFTA%20broadened%20that%20arrangement For a look into an in-depth Chiquita Banana history think-piece: https://medium.com/@FeunFooPermaKra/the-red-on-yellow-chiquitas-banana-colonialism-in-latin-america-1ca178af7616 For more on Nobel Peace Prize Winner, Rigoberta Menchú: https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/peace/1992/tum/biographical/ For more on how the United States immigration system works: https://www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/research/how-united-states-immigration-system-works For more on the cost to file to immigrate to the United States: https://myrawealth.com/insights/financial-planning-for-the-costs-of-immigrating-to-the-us#:~:text=Becoming%20a%20U.S.%20permanent%20resident,somewhere%20between%20%244%2C000%20and%20%2411%2C300 For more on the Green Card Lottery: https://www.investopedia.com/articles/personal-finance/021116/how-green-card-lottery-really-works.asf For more on the Syrian refugee crisis: https://www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/the-us-has-slashed-its-refugee-intake-syrians-fleeing-war-are-most-affected/2019/05/07/f764e57c-678f-11e9-a1b6-b29b90efa879_story.html For more information on DACA and Dreamers: https://www.adl.org/education/resources/tools-and-strategies/table-talk/what-is-daca-and-who-are-the-dreamers For more on DACA application requirements: https://www.uscis.gov/archive/consideration-of-deferred-action-for-childhood-arrivals-daca For an extensive list on the Trump administration's discriminatory policies: https://civilrights.org/trump-rollbacks/ To learn more about what happened to the homes of Japanese Americans during the time of the Japanese Internment Camps: https://americanhistory.si.edu/blog/japanese-american-houses For more on the “Churro Lady” incident in the New York City subway: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/11/nyregion/churro-lady-subway-arrest.html For more on the Trump administration's new rulings on how to apply for asylum: https://www.npr.org/2019/07/15/741769333/u-s-sets-new-asylum-rule-telling-potential-refugees-to-apply-elsewhere For more on the Trump Administration proposed asylum fees: https://www.humanrightsfirst.org/press-release/human-rights-first-denounces-new-fees-asylum-united-states What to do if ICE boards your Greyhound bus: https://www.aclu.org/blog/immigrants-rights/ice-and-border-patrol-abuses/one-woman-who-knew-her-rights-forced-border
Host Sammy Ross and guest Greg Robertson discuss all things Sustainability. Zero Waste, Eco-Consciousness, and Ethical Purchasing are all buzz words that have come to the forefront of mainstream vocabulary. On this episode we will be digging into sustainability, how plastics and mass production are affecting our land and waters,…
Host Sammy Ross and guest Greg Robertson discuss all things Sustainability. Zero Waste, Eco-Consciousness, and Ethical Purchasing are all buzz words that have come to the forefront of mainstream vocabulary. On this episode we will be digging into sustainability, how plastics and mass production are affecting our land and waters, and how we can all be better citizens to our planet Earth. For Bonus content on all things composting, where Greg discusses his garden as Sammy shares her passion for her newly-founded hobby of vermicomposting, please visit: https://www.patreon.com/ThisisNotaHandout For more information about the show, please visit: https://www.thisisnotahandout.com Resources: For an in-depth look on Big Oil and plastic recycling: https://www.npr.org/2020/09/11/897692090/how-big-oil-misled-the-public-into-believing-plastic-would-be-recycled To learn more about how plastics are made: https://science.howstuffworks.com/plastic.htm For a deep dive on China's history of recycling: https://www.vox.com/the-goods/2019/4/2/18290956/recycling-crisis-china-plastic-operation-national-sword For more on New York's trash removal, check this New York Times video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6LzB6rMDtA For a fun take on garbage barges, check this NPR Planet Money episode about the mafia's involvement: https://www.npr.org/2019/07/09/739893511/episode-925-a-mob-boss-a-garbage-boat-and-why-we-recycle For more on the Love Canal, a former Superfund site: https://www.nytimes.com/2004/03/18/nyregion/love-canal-declared-clean-ending-toxic-horror.html For more on Coca Cola's sustainability initiatives: https://www.bbc.com/news/business-51197463 For more on clothing drop-off sites and clothing recycling: https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/home/whats-in-your-landfill-lots-of-textiles/2020/01/27/7d43830c-364c-11ea-bb7b-265f4554af6d_story.html For more on St. Pauly Textile, and their clothing drop-off process: https://www.stpaulytextile.com/about-us For more on sports teams' merchandise donations: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/29884/what-happens-losing-teams-championship-shirts For more on the Zero-Waste Movement: https://www.vox.com/the-goods/2019/1/28/18196057/zero-waste-plastic-pollution For more on Trader Joe's promise to reduce plastic packaging: https://www.forbes.com/sites/eshachhabra/2019/07/30/how-trader-joes-is-cutting-down-on-plastic/#2a42963935fc For a fun commercial explaining Dropps laundry pods: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5kNBGHoaKI For more on travel emissions: https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-49349566 To learn more about composting: https://unclejimswormfarm.com/difference-vermicomposting-worms-hot-composting/#:~:text=Both%20methods%20have%20their%20merits,can%20be%20indoors%20or%20out
Episode 3: Student Loans Host Sammy Ross and guest Kate Acevedo discuss the topic of student loans. More Americans are going to colleges and universities than ever, but at what cost? On this episode we discuss our massive student loan debt, what the difference between compound and simple interest is,…
Episode 3: Student Loans Host Sammy Ross and guest Kate Acevedo discuss the topic of student loans. More Americans are going to colleges and universities than ever, but at what cost? On this episode we discuss our massive student loan debt, what the difference between compound and simple interest is, and what we can do if we do in fact have student loan debt. For Bonus content on how Sammy and Kate played the 0APR credit card game in an attempt to pay off (and sometimes not pay off) their student loans, please visit: https://www.patreon.com/ThisisNotaHandout For more information about the show, please visit: https://www.thisisnotahandout.com Resources: For an illustrated history of student loans: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/how-we-got-to-1-trillion-in-debt-an-illustrated-history-of-student-loans-in-america-2017-03-21 For an overview on the rising college tuition cost through the 20th century: https://time.com/4472261/college-cost-history/ For a look into college costs throughout the globe: https://www.pri.org/stories/2020-03-19/biden-sanders-have-free-college-plans-they-might-learn-other-countries For a deep dive into why college costs so much, there is a 2014 book Why Does College Cost So Much by economists David Feldman and Robert Archibald. For a quick explainer, Feldman wrote a paper for the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators: http://www.nasfaa.org/news-item/4565/Myths_and_Realities_about_%20Rising_College_Tuition To view the US's student loan debt in real time: https://studentloanhero.com/student-loan-debt-clock/ For more on the US's 1.6 trillion dollar debt: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/3-ways-the-great-recession-turned-americas-student-loan-problem-into-a-crisis-2018-09-06 For a detail look at the fluctuation of the Prime Rate, take a look at JP Morgan Chase's historical prime rate chart. https://institute.jpmorganchase.com/about/our-business/historical-prime-rate For a brief overview of loan terms: https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/loans/student-loans/student-loans-simple-compound-interest For an interesting look at the Kalamazoo Promise: https://www.vox.com/2020/2/12/20997880/free-college-tuition-kalamazoo-promise-the-impact For NPR's in depth look at the challenges of student loan forgiveness for public service workers: https://www.npr.org/2018/10/17/653853227/the-student-loan-whistleblower For more on Obama and vocational training: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-budget-education/obama-calls-for-focus-on-vocational-training-idUSTRE81C1Z620120213 For a BIG read about the Biden-Sanders unity task force proposals on a variety of topics: https://joebiden.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/UNITY-TASK-FORCE-RECOMMENDATIONS.pdf To research college scholarships: https://myscholly.com/
On this episode host Sammy Ross and guest Amanda Sayers dive deep into the topic of Healthcare. How did we get an employer-based healthcare system, and who came up with this plan? What is Obamacare, and who is eligible to apply? All that and more is discussed and answered, on…
On this episode host Sammy Ross and guest Amanda Sayers dive deep into the topic of Healthcare. How did we get an employer-based healthcare system, and who came up with this plan? What is Obamacare, and who is eligible to apply? All that and more is discussed and answered, on this episode of the podcast. For Bonus content about how Sammy dealt with a surprise medical bill, along with Amanda's story of surviving a lockdown in Italy during Covid-19, please visit: https://www.patreon.com/ThisisNotaHandout For more information about the show, please visit: https://www.thisisnotahandout.com Resources: To sign up for the Affordable Care Act: https://www.healthcare.gov/marketplace-in-your-state/ For further background on how America's current healthcare system came into existence, please visit this story from NPR: https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114045132 For more information on Reaganomics and deregulation in the 80's, please visit: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/04/upshot/reagan-deregulation-and-americas-exceptional-rise-in-health-care-costs.html For information regarding the evolution and compromises of Obamacare, please visit: https://www.forbes.com/sites/gracemarieturner/2016/01/26/obamacare-70-changes-make-it-a-very-different-law-than-congress-passed/#1f73380c6c4d For a different look at the surprise billing issue: https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2020/02/12/804943655/doctors-push-back-as-congress-takes-aim-at-surprise-medical-bills For a basic breakdown on the expenses of healthcare in America: https://www.investopedia.com/articles/personal-finance/080615/6-reasons-healthcare-so-expensive-us.asp For a comparison about healthcare in the United States to other countries across the world: https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2019/07/how-does-the-us-healthcare-system-compare-to-other-countries For more information comparing the current American healthcare system to other countries, please visit these articles and reports from the Commonwealth Fund, a foundation dedicated to promoting high-performing health care: https://www.commonwealthfund.org/sites/default/files/documents/___media_files_publications_fund_report_2017_jul_schneider_mirror_mirror_2017.pdf AND https://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/2019/apr/considering-single-payer-proposals-lessons-from-abroad For a fascinating report on non-profit hospital executive salaries: https://www.forbes.com/sites/adamandrzejewski/2019/06/26/top-u-s-non-profit-hospitals-ceos-are-racking-up-huge-profits/#6ed2418519df For more information about the actual costs of cancer drug research and development, take a look at this article from the Journal of the American Medical Association: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/2653012 For more information on statistics of the populace's insurance coverage, visit this report from the Kaiser Family Foundation: https://www.kff.org/other/state-indicator/total-population/?dataView=1¤tTimeframe=0&selectedDistributions=employer&sortModel=%7B%22colId%22:%22Location%22,%22sort%22:%22asc%22%7D For Bernie Sander's Healthcare Plan's calculator, visit: https://www.sandershealthcare2020.com/ For more on Joe Biden's Healthcare Plan, please visit: https://joebiden.com/healthcare/ For more on the Shelf Life Extension Program: https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2017/07/18/537257884/that-drug-expiration-date-may-be-more-myth-than-fact For more information on drug expiration, visit this Harvard report: https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/is-it-ok-to-use-medications-past-their-expiration-dates For more information from the House Ways and Means committee report on drug prices in US compared globally: https://waysandmeans.house.gov/sites/democrats.waysandmeans.house.gov/files/documents/U.S.%20vs.%20International%20Prescription%20Drug%20Prices_0.pdf For more information from the Senate report on drug price increases, visit: https://www.sanders.senate.gov/download/face-sheet-on-generic-drug-price-increases?inline=file For a snippet into Travel Tourism: https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2014/06/09/318212444/a-reason-to-smile-mexican-town-is-a-destination-for-dental-tourism
Episode 1: Unemployment On this episode host Sammy Ross and guest Megan Kinneen discuss all things unemployment. How did we get to the unemployment process we have today? How does it work, and who is eligible to file? All those questions and more are answered on this episode of the…
Episode 1: Unemployment On this episode host Sammy Ross and guest Megan Kinneen discuss all things unemployment. How did we get to the unemployment process we have today? How does it work, and who is eligible to file? All those questions and more are answered on this episode of the podcast. For Bonus content about Sammy's journey to obtaining unemployment during Covid-19 (plus some fun facts), please visit: https://www.patreon.com/ThisisNotaHandout For more information about the show, please visit: https://www.thisisnotahandout.com For more information about the background and basics of unemployment insurance: https://www.ssa.gov/policy/docs/statcomps/supplement/2012/unemployment.html#:~:text=To induce states to enact,provided a tax offset incentive.&text=Employers who paid taxes to,tax against the federal tax. For FAQ's on filing for unemployment, specifically during COVID: https://www.dol.gov/coronavirus/unemployment-insurance# For more information about how the unemployment system works, visit: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/f/federal-state-unemployment-compensation.asp For a quick video explanation about different state's unemployment rates, visit: https://www.cnbc.com/2020/06/26/these-states-pay-the-most-money-in-unemployment-benefits.html?__twitter_impression=true&recirc=taboolainternal For more information about Coronavirus mortgage forbearance and renter's protection, visit: https://www.consumerfinance.gov/about-us/blog/guide-coronavirus-mortgage-relief-options/ For information on how the PPP loans are being distributed, the Treasury Dept is issuing periodic reports: https://home.treasury.gov/system/files/136/SBA-Paycheck-Protection-Program-Loan-Report-Round2.pdf For a breakdown of the CARES Act: https://www.npr.org/2020/03/26/821457551/whats-inside-the-senate-s-2-trillion-coronavirus-aid-package For a breakdown of the House-passed HEROES https://www.natlawreview.com/article/heroes-act-policy-overview-and-political-prospects-latest-covid-19-relief-bill To donate to, or apply for, Live From Nowhere: https://www.livefromnowhere.org/ To donate to, or apply for, The Actor's Fund: https://actorsfund.org/
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