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The Peoples Voice Podcast

An investigative news podcast dedicated to covering stories and social issues that are often overlooked or buried by mainstream and social media. The purpose is to shed light on these important topics and offer insightful analysis, recommendations, and actionable solutions. Hosted by media and social issues researcher Trey Evans.New Episodes Air Each Friday#thepeoplesvoicepodcast

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19:01

ICE Raids Trigger School Layoffs

The Peoples Voice Podcast ·

2025/12/19

CE raids and expanded immigration enforcement have led to noticeable declines in student enrollment and attendance, particularly among immigrant families. Fearing potential enforcement actions—even when they occur off campus—many parents are keeping their children home or withdrawing them from public schools altogether. As enrollment drops, school districts and educators are now facing budget shortfalls that have resulted in layoffs and reduced resources.#iceraids #immigration #publicschools

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18:22

Quiet Cutting: How Companies Silently Get Rid of Workers

The Peoples Voice Podcast ·

2025/12/12

Quiet cutting—the practice of reassigning employees to less desirable roles instead of formally laying them off—is increasingly used as a human-resource tactic in the American job economy. Marketed as “redeployment” or “realignment,” it lets companies downsize without the public backlash or legal exposure of outright termination. While framed as an opportunity for workers to “explore new challenges,” it’s often a slow-motion push toward resignation, allowing employers to trim payroll without paying

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21:44

Debt in Disguise: The Dark Side of Buy Now, Pay Later

The Peoples Voice Podcast ·

2025/12/05

The appeal of Buy Now, Pay Later is undeniable—quick approval, painless payments, and no credit check. But beneath the surface lies a growing risk: missed payments, damaged credit, and mounting balances. It’s convenience engineered to make you spend more, even if it means stumbling into hidden debt.#predatorylending #bnpl #buynowpaylater #debt #loans→FOLLOW ON SOCIAL MEDIA←Youtube Instagram FacebookTwitter Linked In #thepeoplesvoicepodcast#social issuesCopyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the

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23:53

Protecting You: Consumer Data and Privacy Laws in U.S.

The Peoples Voice Podcast ·

2025/11/28

U.S. states are increasingly taking the lead on privacy protections as consumer concerns about data breaches, AI surveillance, and personal data misuse grow. States such as California has expanded its privacy laws to ensure fairness and accountability. With federal privacy legislation still stalled, consumers and companies face a complex patchwork of state laws, making enforcement and compliance more challenging, but giving consumers greater control over their personal information than ever

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21:35

Kill the Turkeys, Collect the Checks: Corporate...

The Peoples Voice Podcast ·

2025/11/21

As families prepare for Thanksgiving, few are aware of the controversial methods the poultry industry has used to contain recent bird-flu outbreaks, including ventilation shutdowns and other mass-culling techniques that animal-welfare groups have condemned as inhumane. At the same time, federal records show that many poultry operations receive substantial government compensation for outbreak-related losses—often totaling millions of dollars. Critics argue that these payouts amount to a form of

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21:35

The New Digital Divide: America’s Hidden Inequality

The Peoples Voice Podcast ·

2025/11/14

30 + years ago the term digital divide referred mainly to whether a household had a computer or an internet connection. Today, the gap has widened into something more complex—and in many ways more consequential. The new digital divide deepens existing social inequalities. It's no longer just about access to devices, but about the quality of connectivity, digital skills, and the ability to keep up with rapidly evolving technologies.→FOLLOW ON SOCIAL MEDIA←Youtube Instagram FacebookTwitter Linked

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22:27

Harvard’s "A" Problem: Grade Inflation In American...

The Peoples Voice Podcast ·

2025/11/07

Grade inflation has become a significant issue at Harvard and other elite American universities, where the average GPA has steadily risen over the past few decades, making top grades increasingly common. This trend also is occuring throughout American higher education, where professors and institutions deal with pressures to maintain student satisfaction, secure funding, and enhance post-graduate outcomes. As a result, grades may no longer accurately reflect academic performance or rigor, blurring

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22:07

Driving While Black: Same Roads, Different Rules

The Peoples Voice Podcast ·

2025/10/31

In many U.S. cities, “driving while Black” incidents— when Black drivers are disproportionately stopped or searched by police — have been rising in recent years. Despite ongoing efforts to promote fair policing and improve community relations, recent data show that the share of Black drivers subjected to traffic stops and issued citations are at a higher rate than white drivers. A recent report out of Baltimore County, MD highlights these persistent racial disparities in traffic enforcement and

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20:14

Haunted or Harmless? The Debate Over Halloween in...

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2025/10/26

Halloween has its roots in the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, which marked the end of the harvest season and the start of winter. People believed that on the night of October 31, the boundary between the living and the dead blurred, so they lit bonfires and wore costumes to ward off spirits. When Christianity spread, the holiday blended with All Saints’ Day, eventually becoming the Halloween we know today. But in schools, some people have pushed back against celebrating it—saying the holiday’s

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21:44

Behind Closed Doors: The Silent Crisis of Sexual...

The Peoples Voice Podcast ·

2025/10/17

Sexual harassment in housing is a serious and often overlooked issue that affects the safety and well-being of tenants, particularly women and vulnerable populations. It occurs when landlords, property managers, or others in positions of power exploit housing as a tool for coercion or abuse, demanding sexual favors in exchange for rent, repairs, or continued tenancy. This form of harassment creates a hostile living environment and violates both civil rights and fair housing laws.#fairhousing

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22:04

Locked Up: ORC and The New Reality of Shopping

The Peoples Voice Podcast ·

2025/10/10

Organized retail crime (ORC) is becoming a major issue in the U.S., with a sharp rise in thefts from organized groups. Retailers have lost billions of dollars to these crimes, which is pretty staggering. To fight back, stores have ramped up security with things like locked glass cases and keeping high-value items behind the counter. The criminals behind these thefts often know which states have weaker laws, where stealing under a certain dollar amount doesn’t lead to felony charges or heavy fines

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21:51

Ticketmastered: Bots, Fees & the FTC Showdown

The Peoples Voice Podcast ·

2025/10/03

Automated “ticket-bot” programs have been a persistent problem in the live-event industry, using scripts and fake accounts to grab large numbers of high-demand tickets the moment they go on sale. These tickets are then resold at inflated prices, shutting everyday fans out. In September 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), along with a group of state attorneys general, filed a major lawsuit against Live Nation and its subsidiary Ticketmaster. The lawsuit claims that rather than stopping these

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22:15

Driving While Black (and Insured)

The Peoples Voice Podcast ·

2025/09/26

Car insurance rates often unfairly impact low-income, Black, and Brown drivers because companies use factors like credit score, zip code, and education level—not just driving history—to set prices. These practices can lead to higher premiums for people in marginalized communities, even if they have clean records. This form of economic and racial discrimination are pushing states to pass laws to ban non-driving factors from rate calculations, and advocacy groups are demanding more transparency and

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21:32

Immigration To Prison Pipeline - America's New Mass...

The Peoples Voice Podcast ·

2025/09/19

The increased collaboration between local law enforcement and federal immigration agencies like ICE isn’t just about removing undocumented immigrants. Many see it as turning immigration reform into a tool for filling empty U.S. jails and prisons —many of which are now detention centers run by private companies profiting from immigrant incarceration. This blurring line between civil enforcement and criminal punishment is raising urgent questions about human rights, due process, and the true motives

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21:01

Toxic Tech: Boxton’s xAI Data Center -A Case of...

The Peoples Voice Podcast ·

2025/09/12

Residents in the Boxton, TN have been raising serious concerns about pollution linked to the nearby xAI data center for months. Activist and experts also have identified it as a clear case of environmental racism. Community members report increased air pollution, in a town which is disproportionately low-income and predominantly minority. Many have argued that the facility would not have been placed in a more affluent area, and they’re demanding greater oversight, transparency, and environmental

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19:24

Costco and the Class Divide: Aisles of Inequality

The Peoples Voice Podcast ·

2025/09/05

Costco’s decision to let only Executive Members shop early can be seen as a reflection of class-based differences, since it offers extra perks to those who can afford the higher membership fee. While it's a business strategy aimed at rewarding premium members, it does highlight how access to certain benefits often depends on financial status. In some ways, this mirrors the structure of institutional racism—where people are treated differently based on race by corporate or government entities—except

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18:52

Public Schools Districts Being Forced to Bus Private...

The Peoples Voice Podcast ·

2025/08/29

The public school bus driver shortage in the U.S. has become a significant issue, with many school districts struggling to find enough drivers to transport students to and from school. In some states, the situation is further complicated by laws requiring public school districts to also provide transportation for private and charter school students, even though these institutions often do not contribute to the funding of transportation services. As a result, public school districts are stretched

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21:12

Young Adults Living Alone is Increasing

The Peoples Voice Podcast ·

2025/08/22

In recent years, there has been a noticeable rise in the number of adults choosing to live alone in the United States. This growing trend reflects shifting cultural values around independence, personal space, and lifestyle preferences. Many individuals now prioritize career goals, self-discovery, and financial autonomy, often delaying or forgoing traditional milestones like marriage and starting a family. As a result, living alone is no longer seen as unusual or isolating, but rather as a valid and

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22:25

Crime Numbers Decline in the U.S. Why?

The Peoples Voice Podcast ·

2025/08/15

In 2025, crime rates in the U.S. have declined, but what is causing it? While crime rates in the U.S. have reportedly declined between 2020 and 2025, it's hard to ignore the persistent skepticism surrounding these claims. Is it a decrease because of policing reforms, community initiatives, and economic recovery or is it simply the result of underreporting or shifting definitions of what constitutes a crime.

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22:02

Gray Behind Bars: The Growing Crisis of Aging Inmates...

The Peoples Voice Podcast ·

2025/08/08

The aging population in U.S. prisons has become an increasingly urgent issue, with a growing number of elderly inmates incarcerated. As the U.S. prison system continues to grapple with this issue the elderly population—often suffering from chronic health conditions—presents unique challenges. Older prisoners tend to require more medical care, and their declining health can strain already-overburdened prison healthcare systems. Additionally, the cost of housing elderly prisoners is higher, prompting

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