Breaking the Surface

In this episode the group revisits old discussions. They provide updates to the news stories and additional thoughts since the original recordings. From everything to the latest with Britney Spears to the unearthing of Native American children's graves. 

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Link to Beth's work- https://www.traverseticker.com

Link to Anthony's work- http://empiresandmangers.blogspot.com

Link to Taylor's work- https://www.coldshowermedia.com and https://coldshowerpodcast.com

We are smack dab in the middle of Juneteenth becoming federally recognized as a holiday and the upcoming 4th of July celebrations. It left us to explore the idea of Freedom and how each American might experience it differently. The history of Freedom in this country varies for many. We discuss how it might serve others best to realize this. We ask how we can seek to understand the realities of others versus putting hurdles in front of them. A link to the "Living in the Margins" article is found below.

Life on Margins Up North 

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Link to Beth's work- https://www.traverseticker.com

Link to Anthony's work- http://empiresandmangers.blogspot.com

Link to Taylor's work- https://www.coldshowermedia.com and https://coldshowerpodcast.com

In this episode the group sits down to discuss a recent article from Propublica that sheds light on the financial behavior of the Ultra Wealthy and the loopholes they utilize to avoid paying taxes. We explore the potentially corrosive aspects of power and money, bootstrap mentality, the disparity of inheritance for people of color, the importance of empathy, cultural shifts that need to take place, and what we are going to implement in our own lives. 

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Link to Beth's work- https://www.traverseticker.com

Link to Anthony's work- http://empiresandmangers.blogspot.com

Link to Taylor's work- https://www.coldshowermedia.com and https://coldshowerpodcast.com 

In this episode, Beth, Anthony, and Taylor discuss education. COVID drastically impacted education, and even shed light on cracks in the system. How did students, teachers, and parents fare through COVID? And what are some ways we can take what we learned into our increasingly normalized learning environments?

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Link to Beth's work- https://www.traverseticker.com

Link to Anthony's work- http://empiresandmangers.blogspot.com

Link to Taylor's work- https://www.coldshowermedia.com and https://coldshowerpodcast.com 

Concerts, ball games, movies, and live events were all impacted by COVID. In this episode the group shares their reaction to entertainment in COVID times and how they plan to appreciate entertainment and art in a a landscape that has been altered by an inability to gather in groups. They also touch on the importance of community and the need for in person contact moving forward. 

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Link to Beth's work- https://www.traverseticker.com

Link to Anthony's work- http://empiresandmangers.blogspot.com

Link to Taylor's work- https://www.coldshowermedia.com and https://coldshowerpodcast.com  

In this episode the crew opens a giant can of worms. They each share their views on America's gun culture, discuss why gun owners seem to be so eager to shut down any conversation about gun control, look at the "good guy with a gun theory," and much more.

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Link to Beth's work- https://www.traverseticker.com

Link to Anthony's work- http://empiresandmangers.blogspot.com

Link to Taylor's work- https://www.coldshowermedia.com and https://coldshowerpodcast.com  

In this episode, Beth, Anthony, and Taylor sit down to discuss the current Supreme Court case regarding NCAA Student Athletes and their ability to profit off their talents while in school. Should schools be required to pay their student athletes? What about being able to profit off of their own likeness? We cover all of that and much more. 

One stop shop for all of the Boardman Review Podcast Collective- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/758aOV2M9Gw3l6A28xC1E0?si=OCq6pZq1TSG54oKRTfUbAg&nd=1

Link to Beth's work- https://www.traverseticker.com

Link to Anthony's work- http://empiresandmangers.blogspot.com

Link to Taylor's work- https://www.coldshowermedia.com and https://coldshowerpodcast.com

Michigan is opening eligibility for the COVID vaccine to anyone over the age of 16. In this episode the crew sits down to share some of the research that has informed their decision to get the vaccine. From there they discuss existing in a society that includes vaccinated and unvaccinated people.  

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Link to Beth's work- https://www.traverseticker.com

Link to Anthony's work- http://empiresandmangers.blogspot.com

Link to Taylor's work- https://www.coldshowermedia.com and https://coldshowerpodcast.com

In this episode, Beth, Anthony, and Taylor discuss the recent "Framing Britney" documentary. They discuss the media and public's approach to women in the entertainment industry, particularly, when they are struggling. The conversation then moves towards the complexities of why the way we respond to stories like Britneys says a lot about us as individuals.

"Breaking the Surface" is a proud member of the "Boardman Review Podcast Collective." To learn more about the collective as well as other projects, follow the links below.

One stop shop for all of the Boardman Review Podcast Collective- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/758aOV2M9Gw3l6A28xC1E0?si=OCq6pZq1TSG54oKRTfUbAg&nd=1

Link to Beth's work- https://www.traverseticker.com

Link to Anthony's work- http://empiresandmangers.blogspot.com

Link to Taylor's work- https://www.coldshowermedia.com and https://coldshowerpodcast.com 

On this episode, Beth, Anthony, and Taylor discuss the "State of the Union." They share their views regarding how things have been going since the change in presidency, why things seem more "more quiet," and the difficulty that the US has in recognizing aspects of its history.   

"Breaking the Surface" is a proud member of the "Boardman Review Podcast Collective." To learn more about the collective as well as other projects, follow the links below. 

One stop shop for all of the Boardman Review Podcast Collective- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/758aOV2M9Gw3l6A28xC1E0?si=OCq6pZq1TSG54oKRTfUbAg&nd=1

Link to Beth's work- https://www.traverseticker.com

Link to Anthony's work- http://empiresandmangers.blogspot.com

Link to Taylor's work- https://www.coldshowermedia.com and https://coldshowerpodcast.com