Uncertified and Unqualified

In this episode, Anna and Rita look into the different ways jobs are devalued. With negative ramifications for workers in service jobs of all kinds because of elitism, classism, sexism, and/or racism, “low-level jobs” around the country and the world are being undervalued and overworked.

This week, Anna and Rita look into a recently passed bill in Florida: the “Don't Say Gay” bill, which restricts education about queerness in many different areas. They discuss the ripple effect that this bill will have on the education of children, what it means for teachers, and how dangerous it is to the LGBTQIA+ community.

June is pride month, and corporations stock their shelves with their own LGBTQIA collection. But, is this supporting the community, or are corporations looking to make a quick buck? Anna and Rita delve into the complexities of this and peel back the truth of rainbow capitalism.

In this special episode, Anna and Rita discuss the potential overturning of the Supreme Court Case Roe v. Wade by diving deeply into what the case is, what it means, and everything that rests on this case when it comes to the right to privacy and bodily autonomy.

Anna and Rita take a look at the world of Hollywood and how it treats women and feminine presenting people. They take on topics like the #MeToo movement, conservatorship, exploitation, and grooming, and the effect this has on women in the industry.

Anna and Rita put in the work this week to tell everyone about how American culture has perverted what “productivity” means for those who work and live under it. They bring to the table ideas and examples of how other countries provide a better work-life balance for their citizens, and how to lessen burnout.

In the first episode of season three of Uncertified and Unqualified, gardening “experts” Anna and Rita discuss the many benefits of gardening, from politics, to community building, to making a positive impact on our environment.

In their last episode of season 2, Anna and Rita dive into the creator of intersectionality, what it means, and how we can change our society for the better by looking through an intersectional lens.

This week, Anna and Rita tackle the big “s” word: socialism. They break down what socialism means, the ideas and myths surrounding it, how America borrows from it, and discuss three hot topic socialist policies.

Anna and Rita look into the stigma of therapy in today's society and outline the damage stigma has done. To reduce the stigma themselves, Anna and Rita also explain different forms of therapy and show how therapy is a useful service for anyone who is struggling with mental health. Trigger Warning: conversation about mental health and depression included.

In a spin-off from their episode on the history of policing in the United States, Anna and Rita go over the facts and realities of mass incarceration and how it bleeds into more of our society and political sphere than you might think.

Anna and Rita dive into the ins and outs of climate change and then look into President Biden's plans to combat climate change and compare it to Biden's actions so far, calling for more to be done and looking toward a hopeful future.

This week, Anna and Rita look into representation in tv, film, and other screen media for marginalized communities, and also how past misconceived notions of representation have affected genuine opportunities for representation today.

Anna and Rita dive into the dangers of misleading counter movements, specifically looking into Black Lives Matter and the ERA campaign with their respective counter movements, asking the question, why are counter movements so dangerous to progress of the movement, and how can we make great, lasting movements?

In a world where our environment and its declining nature are becoming forefronts of world conversations, there are many truths and deceptions thrown about when it comes to the topic of sustainability. Today, Anna and Rita dive into what being sustainable means on the corporate and personal levels.

Anna and Rita take a deep dive into the history of policing in the United States of America and discuss its evolution to the power dynamic of the police force that we know today.

In the first episode of season two of Uncertified and Unqualified, Anna and Rita discuss the lack of adequate pocket space for women across history, other fashion mishaps when it comes to the idea of gendered clothing, and how it all connects back to serving the patriarchy through the present day.

In the last episode of their first season, Anna and Rita reflect on what this year has been like for them and how COVID has changed their lives during monumental moments in their lives. With special guest Elle joining Rita and Anna to talk about her experience as a 2021 graduate compared to two 2020 graduates, this episode shows what it's like coming of age during a pandemic.

The electoral college in the United States is an inherently racist institution, and needs to be dismantled. Anna and Rita discuss the ins and outs of how the electoral college works, how it was used to amplify racism and disenfranchisement, and why we need to say a good riddance to this outdated system.

Social media can be a powerful tool when it comes to distribution of information, but what are the other effects of what algorithms can do to influence users? Anna and Rita take a deep dive into what algorithms are and what they mean for all of us as consumers.

Have you ever watched a show or movie and questioned if the commonly-presented stereotypes about the small town setting are true? Anna and Rita will sort out what is myth, what is fact, and what's in between when it comes to these assumptions.

Anna and Rita take on the role of teacher to discuss the difference between HIStory and OURstory, talking about LGBTQIA+ historical events and landmark women figures in history that we aren't taught in grade school.

By request, Anna and Rita go into the difference between protests, riots, and many other forms of those in relation to the insurrection on the Capitol Building on January 6th, 2021 and incongruencies between their ideologies and actions. Warning: mentions violence, violent tactics, extremist symbols, and events that occurred or were used on 1/6.

Taylor Swift has been a cultural icon for millennials and gen z since her country days. We've seen her through her many albums and all the drama. Anna and Rita bring in a friend and longtime Taylor fan, Alaina, to discuss Taylor's career and all the tea to determine how much Taylor Swift truly deserves our respect as an artist.

Anna and Rita discuss voting, political issues, and elections, especially pertaining to the generational divide between gen z and boomers. What's the key to bridging this gap and why does the divide between seem impossibly wide?

Anyone who watched Disney in the early 2000s through the early 2010s will have fun as Rita and Anna give their takes on how and why High School Musical influenced an entire generation.

Anna and Rita dive into the current conversation about toxic masculinity, initiated by Harry Styles wearing a dress on the cover of Vogue and Candace Owens with her " bring back manly men" campaign. What does “masculinity” even mean, especially when it comes to clothing?