The Three Podcast

・・✧ JULY 23. 2021 ✧・・ Welcome to episode 30 where we explore the voter suppression of 1879 and the present day, the ramifications of extremism within the political parties and why 140+ years later we are witnessing the same political grab for power. ・・✧ LISTEN TO US ON ✧・・ Rate and Review us on iTunes! Pandora | Amazon Music | Audible | Google | iTunes | Stitcher | Spotify | Tune In ・・✧ FOLLOW US ✧・・ Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Website Resources: RESOURCES: Heather Cox Richardson FB Article - July 2nd, 2021 Why The Delta Variant Is Hyper-Contagious: A New Study Sheds Light Nearly all COVID deaths in US are now among unvaccinated GOP governors implore residents to overcome vaccine hesitancy as delta variant rises White House calls YouTube, Facebook ‘judge, jury, executioner’ on bad COVID info Voting Laws Roundup: July 2021 Cheney's spot on Jan. 6 select committee reignites rift within GOP McCarthy threatens to strip GOP members of committee assignments if they accept an offer from Pelosi to serve on 1/6 commission Mccarthy turns down Palosi for bipartisanship The Finite and Infinite Games of Leadership Episode 9: Spectacular, Spectacular and the Fly on Pence’s Head 100 Days: How Biden Has Fared So Far On His Promises Advance Child Tax Credit Payments in 2021 Monthly child tax credit payments may mean a big tax surprise in the spring for some parents The Child Tax Credit State local Primaries in PA - Amendments to State constitution New CDC director takes over beleaguered agency amid crisis **Please note** The CDC Director Redfeild stepped down in Jan 2021 and the New CDC Director is Dr. Rochelle Walensky

・・✧ JUNE 25 . 2021 ✧・・ Join us for episode 29 as we discuss the absurdity of Sha'carri Richardson's ban from the Olympics and a brief dive into the history of the criminalization of marijuana in the US. ...pssst...it was because of racism... ・・✧ LISTEN TO US ON ✧・・ Rate and Review us on iTunes! Pandora | Amazon Music | Audible | Google | iTunes | Stitcher | Spotify | Tune In ・・✧ FOLLOW US ✧・・ Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Website Resources: Marijuana Street Names NYT | Shacarri Richardson Drug Test Marijuana History Channel | Why the US made marijuana illegal Business Insider | Racist Origins of Marijuana D.A.R.E. Was a Bigger Failure Than Most People Realize (VIDEO) The Sinister REason Weed is Illegal | Adam Ruins Everything (VIDEO) Why the War on Drugs Is a Huge Failure (VIDEO) Simon Sinek | Brain Can Not Hear Negatives (VIDEO)

・・✧ JUNE 25 . 2021 ✧・・ We are back! We hope everyone has been taking care and getting vaccinated against COVID-19. In this episode we share our experience getting the COVID-19 vaccination. Enjoy! ・・✧ LISTEN TO US ON ✧・・ Rate and Review us on iTunes! Pandora | Amazon Music | Audible | Google | iTunes | Stitcher | Spotify | Tune In ・・✧ FOLLOW US ✧・・ Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Website Resources : Coronavirus in the U.S.: Latest Map and Case Count Delta Variant Vaccines and HIPAA Laws

・・✧ APRIL 30, 2021 UPDATE ✧・・ We’re going on a short break-- but we’ll be back! Here is your chance to get caught up on all of our episodes. The Three Podcast is available on Google Podcast, Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, Podbean, Pandora, Audible, and Amazon Music! Please like, follow, subscribe, and review! ・・✧ ✧・・ Welcome back to episode 27, everyone. This week we further the conversation about the polarization of America. This episode starts with a convo already in progress about the fallout after Georgia passed their suppressive voting law. Buckle up and hold on as we get into the good shit! ・・✧ LISTEN TO US ON ✧・・ Rate and Review us on iTunes! Pandora | Amazon Music | Audible | Google | iTunes | Stitcher | Spotify | Tune In ・・✧ FOLLOW US ✧・・ Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Website Resources to come.

Welcome back, everyone. This week we continue our discussion on the polarization of America by diving deeper into the idea of the Unchanging Core of American Individualism. If you haven’t listened to Part 1, go check out episode 25! Sit back, relax, and enjoy! ・・✧ LISTEN TO US ON ✧・・ Rate and Review us on iTunes! Pandora | Amazon Music | Audible | Google | iTunes | Stitcher | Spotify | Tune In ・・✧ FOLLOW US ✧・・ Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Website Resources Matilda (Danny Devito) TTP Episode on Sensationalism (Episode 9: Spectacular, Spectacular and the Fly on Pence's Head) 47 states with voter suppression laws being introduced Georgia Voter Suppression Laws explained by the New York Times Cheryl Cox Richardson Blog on Georgia Voter Laws Countries with Compulsory (required) Voting Simon Sinek Infinite Game Kushner: The federal stockpile is ours, not the states' Representative Cannon arrested for knocking on door during Georgia law signing ** Note: As of 4/7/2021, the District Attorney declined to prosecute. Republicans launch group to defeat Stacey Abrams FIRST THEY CAME By Martin Niemöller

Welcome back, everyone. This week, we delve into The Polarization of America (Part 1): how did it come to be, and more importantly, what can we do about it? Join us as we chat about the unchanging nature of American Individualism and its detrimental effect on society. ・・✧ LISTEN TO US ON ✧・・ Rate and Review us on iTunes! Pandora | Amazon Music | Audible | Google | iTunes | Stitcher | Spotify | Tune In ・・✧ FOLLOW US ✧・・ Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Website Resources: Episode 24: “The Social Dilemma”: Let’s Talk. How We Depolarize Our Society | Simon Sinek

Welcome back, everyone. In this episode, we share our thoughts after watching "The Social Dilemma" Documentary on Netflix. In this day and age, technology has served us a double-edged sword with its wonders and its downfalls. Join us as we consider the questions raised and look for solutions to “the dilemma.” ・・✧ LISTEN TO US ON ✧・・ Rate and Review us on iTunes! Pandora | Amazon Music | Audible | Google | iTunes | Stitcher | Spotify | Tune In ・・✧ FOLLOW US ✧・・ Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Website Resources: The Big Cancel: From calling-out to calling-in The Social Dilemma on Netflix Pavlov’s Dog Simon Sinek Millennial Video 1 Simon Sinek Millennial Video 2 AOC Video

Welcome back, everyone. In this week’s episode, we discuss our Valentine’s Day social media posts. What the heck were those posts about, and why did we feel the need to talk about these ideas? Join us, and find out! ・・✧ LISTEN TO US ON ✧・・ Rate and Review us on iTunes! Pandora | Amazon Music | Audible | Google | iTunes | Stitcher | Spotify | Tune In ・・✧ FOLLOW US ✧・・ Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Website Resources @TheThreePodcast on Instagram Relationship Violence in Twilight Jordan Klepper vs. Trump Supporters | The Daily Show "Blame" by Brené Brown TTP Brené Brown Post Bojack Horseman Season 2 - Bojack & Wanda (Rose Colored Glasses Quote)

Join us for episode 22 for a lively discussion of the goings on in the first two months of 2021...including the capitol insurrection, impeachment trial - round 2, Texas' power grid failure and the fractured republican party where we have politicians selling their soul for power and Trump. ・・✧ LISTEN TO US ON ✧・・ Rate and Review us on iTunes! Pandora | Amazon Music | Audible | Google | iTunes | Stitcher | Spotify | Tune In ・・✧ FOLLOW US ✧・・ Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Website

Welcome back, everyone. This episode was recorded October 25, 2020, when Amy Coney Barrett had not yet been confirmed to the Supreme Court, Biden and Trump had just had their second debate, and we had one week left before election day. We decided to hold on to this episode until the time was right, and the time is now! Join us as we discuss the status quo within politics, the ramifications of complacency, and the evolving paradigm shift within America. ・・✧ LISTEN TO US ON ✧・・ Rate and Review us on iTunes! Pandora | Amazon Music | Audible | Google | iTunes | Stitcher | Spotify | Tune In ・・✧ FOLLOW US ✧・・ Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Website Resources: Senate Democrats boycotting vote of Judge Amy Coney Barrett Two Republicans said they would vote against Amy Coney Barrett confirmation Chris Christie after Hospitalization with Covid Complacency definition Supreme Court members who want to overturn gay marriage decision 1st Corinthians The Good Place Chris Pratt/E. Page Twitter **Note: This was recorded prior to Elliot Page coming out as trans and with he/him pronouns, as is the resource used about the scenario discussed. Taylor Swift and speaking up John Locke 'Second Treatise of Government' Thomas Hobbes Social Contract Theory

Welcome back, everyone. For our final mini-episode, Len will be telling her story about how quarantine helped her to see that the “Knight-in-Shining-Armor” fantasy doesn’t quite line up with reality. Enjoy! ・・✧ LISTEN TO US ON ✧・・ Rate and Review us on iTunes! Pandora | Amazon Music | Audible | Google | iTunes | Stitcher | Spotify | Tune In ・・✧ FOLLOW US ✧・・ Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Website No Resources this episode as we are talking about our personal experiences. :)

Welcome back everyone. In today’s mini-episode, BSienk will be talking about her experiences in 2020, and how being in quarantine the past 10 months showed her the importance of tending to her relationships. Sit back, relax, and enjoy! Note: We switched up the order of episodes, Len’s will be coming next week! ・・✧ LISTEN TO US ON ✧・・ Rate and Review us on iTunes! Pandora | Amazon Music | Audible | Google | iTunes | Stitcher | Spotify | Tune In ・・✧ FOLLOW US ✧・・ Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Website No Resources this episode as we are talking about our personal experiences. :)

As we entered 2021, each of The Three took a few minutes to review our experiences of 2020. This mini-episode, Mama Lisa takes her turn to share her experience of 2020 and what she learned along the way. Join us in the next two episodes as Bsienk and Len share their year in review. ・・✧ LISTEN TO US ON ✧・・ Rate and Review us on iTunes! Pandora | Amazon Music | Audible | Google | iTunes | Stitcher | Spotify | Tune In ・・✧ FOLLOW US ✧・・ Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Website No Resources this episode as we are talking about our personal experiences. :)

Hello, everyone, and welcome to another episode. This week, we’ll be discussing the inauguration of the new administration and the devastation of the Capitol insurrection on January 6, 2021. With Trump out of office, we can begin the process of healing our country by dealing with reality. ・・✧ LISTEN TO US ON ✧・・ Rate and Review us on iTunes! iTunes | Stitcher | Spotify | Tune In | Podbean ・・✧ FOLLOW US ✧・・ Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Website Resources: Trump leaving in the morning Full Inauguration Video Transcripts of Amanda Gorman’s poem at Inauguration Biden 17 Executive Orders In 2020, Protests Spread Across The Globe With A Similar Message: Black Lives Matter Peaceful Protesters Tear-Gassed To Clear Way For Trump Church Photo-Op Social Contract Theory Donald Trump wants to start his own political party Jen Psaki first White House Press conference Rachel Lavine nominated as Assistant Health Secretary Black Voters Helped Deliver Biden a Presidential Victory. Now What? The article Mama Lisa thought she couldn’t remember but we found it! Republicans who decided not to object after insurrection (Note: We did say 5 or 6, the numbers are different based on which state they were objecting to.) Bread and Circuses Video of Trump Supporter asking if he had lied to her QAnon Supporters grappling with reality

As the new year begins, we take a few moments and review the wild ride of 2020. We apply a bit of levity and a bit of soul searching and explore the good, the bad and the ugly, from Soleimani, COVID-19, BLM and one of the strangest elections in history. Buckle in and come along for the ride. ・・✧ LISTEN TO US ON ✧・・ Rate and Review us on iTunes! iTunes | Stitcher | Spotify | Tune In | Podbean ・・✧ FOLLOW US ✧・・ Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Website Resources: Killing of Soleimani Australia Fires Shelves emptied Covid 2 week lockdown in PA New Zealand able to celebrate the new year George Floyd murder and protests Breonna Taylor murder and protests Misinformation in 2020 Can the president pardon himself? Mueller Investigation Trump’s 1st Impeachment LA Recording a new Covid case every 6 seconds LA people in gift shops LA bringing in National Guard

Hello, everyone. We’re back with episode 15. Today, we want to talk about “cancel culture,” and what it actually does when we “call out” on social media. What are we actually achieving? We’ll dive into what we see, discuss the impact “canceling” has, and consider the idea of “calling in” instead. Enjoy! ・・✧ LISTEN TO US ON ✧・・ Rate and Review us on iTunes! iTunes | Stitcher | Spotify | Tune In | Podbean ・・✧ FOLLOW US ✧・・ Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Website Resources: NYT: What if Instead of Calling People Out, We Called Them In James Charles and Tati: Goodbye Sister Amy Cooper and Chris Cooper JK Rowling Transphobic Tweets Rosanne Barr Racist Tweets “Affluenza” Twitter won’t shut down Trump because public figure “Ass-Sideways” Twitter conversation Ad Hominem Fallacy Johnny Depp and Amber Heard Fire Amber Heard from Aquaman Petition Carole Baskin Dancing With The Stars Conservatives using Parler App

Have you heard of the parable about the pastor and the flood? Well, as many of us struggle to keep our families safe from COVID-19, this parable takes on a new light. Join us as we discuss why many are still unconcerned with the Pandemic in the United States and how we can talk to our loved ones about staying safe. ・・✧ LISTEN TO US ON ✧・・ Rate and Review us on iTunes! iTunes | Stitcher | Spotify | Tune In | Podbean ・・✧ FOLLOW US ✧・・ Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Website References: Parents who lost their teens to COVID (Correction: Mama Lisa said 4 but the article is about 3 teens) COVID airborne transmission COVID Africa More people voted for Trump than Obama in his last election MAGA protests Washington

Hey everyone! Welcome back. Today we’re going to talk about Biden winning the election, our collective exhale, and what we can do to keep moving forward. ・・✧ LISTEN TO US ON ✧・・ Rate and Review us on iTunes! iTunes | Stitcher | Spotify | Tune In | Podbean ・・✧ FOLLOW US ✧・・ Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Website -- Resources: Biden announced as president-elect Biden Chief of Staff named Hospitals better prepared for COVID CDC new mask guidance Types of masks that are effective (scroll down for graphic) Biden speaking on the 7th after being named president-elect Trump Veteran’s Day ceremony John Adams and how he formed the government Radium Girls Biden shut down 4-6 weeks

Check out our 'after election' episode, recorded Nov 6th, when ballots were still being counted in the battleground states. We had yet to know the presidential race would be called for Biden. Join us as we discuss our thoughts of these "moments in wait". Enjoy! ・・✧ LISTEN TO US ON ✧・・ We are now on iTunes & Tune In! iTunes | Stitcher | Spotify | Tune In | Podbean ・・✧ FOLLOW US ✧・・ Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | TheThreePodcastOfficial@gmail.com | www.thethreepodcast.com Resources: Election Results - New York Times PA Election Results - New York Times Stephen Rips Up The Monologue And Starts Over After Trump's Heartbreaking Thursday Night Lie Fest CNN - Jared Kushner has approached Donald Trump to concede… Philadelphia Bomb Threat - UK Independent Philadelphia Court Decision Poll Watchers PA Convention Center Attack Plot - 6ABC News briefing interrupted by Trump Supporter, Clark County Registrar of Voters Joe Gloria (Video) Dueling protests grow outside convention center as vote count continues Helms Deep Biden Votes MEME Trump Says He’ll Go To Supreme Court To Stop Counting Votes Biden Campaign Feds Could Escort Trespassers Out of White House Major News Networks Cut Away From Trump Joe Biden Press Conference - Nov 4th

Here's a short chat we recorded the day after the Election. I believe it's safe to say that everyone is ready for the next president of the United States to be announced but remember that it's important that EVERY voice be counted. Officials are working around the clock to make sure that happens in a accurate and timely manner. Be patient. Stay calm. And be safe. ・・✧ LISTEN TO US ON ✧・・ We are now on iTunes & Tune In! iTunes | Stitcher | Spotify | Tune In | Podbean ・・✧ FOLLOW US ✧・・ Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | TheThreePodcastOfficial@gmail.com | www.thethreepodcast.com Resources Oregon Decriminalization, New York Times Some history on drug prohibition, ACLU Mr. Davis on YouTube (Spooky Stories) Trump declares he won, New York Times GA issues with corrupted memory card PA Election Update Joe Biden receiving more votes than any other candidate in history Early voting in PA Trump flagged on Twitter Chris Christie against Trump CNN Trump campaign suing PA Note from Len: Could not find the original headline I talked about in the episode, headline may have been altered later by CNN. Biden speaking day after election Wait For It (Hamilton) TTP Episode 9 (talking about Jamie Raskin/Nancy Pelosi, 25th Amendment) MLK III Twitter