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(Part II) Covid and Kids: Back to School, How To Protect The Unvaccinated Aug 25, 2021

In this episode of We've Got Issues, Emily & Jess talk to Emily's Dad the epidemiologist Dr. Ben Amick. They discuss how Covid and the Delta variant are impacting children, sending kids back to school, and the best ways to protect the unvaccinated. This is Part II of a 2 part series.

(Part I) Is It Safe To Go To That Fall Wedding? Another Covid Conversation with An Epidemiologst Aug 25, 2021

In this episode of We've Got Issues, Emily & Jess talk once again with Emily's Dad the epidemiologist, Dr. Ben Amick. We discuss safety concerns around attending fall weddings with the Delta variant surging through the US, and what it's going to take to get to herd immunity. This is Part I of a two part series on Covid and the Delta Variant. *Note this episode was recorded before the Pfizer vaccine received full FDA approval.

Should Influencers Talk Politics? Aug 10, 2021

On today's episode of We've Got Issues, Emily and Jess are joined by social entrepreneur and content creator Chinae Alexander. Chinae is not one to shy away from talking about hard topics, and discussing politics with her audience. We ask the question, what is expected of influencers? Should they talk politics, and how?

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The Midterms: Are The Dems Screwed? Aug 03, 2021

In this episode of We've Got Issues, Emily and Jess discuss the 2022 midterms, and what's at stake for Democrats in Congress. They talk about the scenarios that could mean losing seats in the House or Senate, and what might impact those outcomes between now and then.

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Why Are Republicans Obsessed With Critical Race Theory? Jul 26, 2021

On today's episode of We've Got Issues, Emily and Jess talk about Critical Race Theory with Carmen James, an early childhood educator and content creator at TheGoodCarmaBlog.com. They chat about colorblindness, Republican Senator’s statements on CRT and Carmen offers advice on how to discuss privilege and fairness with children.

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The Effectiveness of Republican Hypocrisy Jul 19, 2021

This week on We've Got Issues, Emily & Jess talk about vaccines, culture wars, and the many examples of Republicans saying one thing and doing another. They discuss Emily's hypocrisy taxonomy and how this is part of a broader effort to do things like gerrymandering in order to maintain power at all costs because in the end, it works.

Unpacking Imposter Syndrome: It's Not You, It's The System Jul 13, 2021

On today's episode of We've Got Issues, Emily & Jess talk about imposter syndrome. They unpack some of their own personal experiences, and why traditional self-help mantras around fixing yourself to deal with imposter syndrome are perhaps not the best way to approach it.

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The Illusion of Privacy and Intimacy on Social Media Jul 08, 2021

This week on We've Got Issues, Jess & Emily decided to hop on and chat about the unsettling situation that happened with Jess and her family in a public setting. They discuss the nostalgia for a childhood free of phones and the internet, the implications of living our lives online, and how social media is changing the meaning of community.

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#FreeBritney: Understanding The Britney Spears Conservatorship And How It's A Disability Rights Issue Jul 01, 2021

In this episode of We've Got Issues Emily and Jess discuss the Britney Spears conservatorship, her recent statement in court and allegations of abuse, and how her case is disability rights issue.

AOC vs Nancy Pelosi, Does Bipartisanship Matter, and Can the Dems Win the Midterms? Jun 30, 2021

In this episode of We've Got Issues, Emily and Jess chat with Hitha Palepu, a woman of many hats and author of the upcoming book, We're Speaking: The Life Lessons of Kamala Harris. They discuss the dynamics of AOC vs Nancy Pelosi, whether or not bipartisanship even matters, and if the Democrats can keep control of Congress in the midterms.

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Will There Be Another Pandemic Soon? Are We Prepared? A Conversation With An Epidemiologist. Jun 22, 2021

Emily and Jess have a conversation with Dr. Ben Amick, an epidemiologist for the last 35 years, and also Emily's dad! We ask him about his prediction that there will be another pandemic soon, if we'll ever reach herd immunity, will we need vaccine boosters, how to protect kids that aren't vaccinated and more.

Jeff Bezos Has A Lower Tax Bracket Than Me?! Jun 17, 2021

Jess and Emily discuss the recent ProPublica article that examines how the wealthiest avoid paying income taxes. Billionaires like Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Warren Buffet go years paying little to no federal income tax. In this episode, Jess and Emily talk about how they do this completely legally, and what, if anything can be done to change it.

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When Is President Biden Forgiving Student Loans? Jun 17, 2021

In the first episode of We've Got Issues, Emily and Jess discuss the topic of student loan forgiveness. They talk about the two different proposals for forgiveness, if and when that might happen, and address the arguments for and against it.