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The mid-terms took place this week and at the time this episode of BreakNbread was downloaded we still don’t have all of the results.  Meanwhile, Florida, who was once ridiculed for the states handling of the vote count between then Vice President Al Gore & Presidential candidate George W. Bush is now providing one of the fastest turnaround time for election results. Part of this is due to  passing legislation that allows local counties to start counting mail-in ballots 22 days before election day.

But it doesn’t stop there. State law also requires early voting ballots, be counted the day before election day.

Finally, the results from early voting must be posted within 30 minutes of poll closing.  This translates into election results the day of the election.

BreakNBread contributor  Jose Angeles joins me on this episode of BreakNBread as we also discuss the stock market, as well as new plans that just went into effect to post the salary of your job.  We also discuss layoffs by big tech and ask the question, did Sheryl Sandberg’s departure from Meta have a ripple affect which prompted layoffs? Also, the I.R.S has plans for your wallet.  If you think that’s scary, if you invested with FTX your money nightmare has already begun.  We will investigate the rough week for bitcoin as we review politics, and your money streaming now on BreakNBread.

Hacking is big business for cybersecurity criminals.  Hackers get into your companies’ network, hold the information at ransom, then charge that organization a fee to get the information back. CrowdSec CEO, Philippe Humeau, joins BreakNBread and outlines his solution on how to fight these cybercriminals.  Also, find out the real reason why some corporations are not a fan of you working from home.

Are you in the market for a new mortgage? Do you have an adjustable interest rate? Are you concerned the recent rate hike by the Federal Reserve will raise housing costs?  During this episode of BreakNBread we discuss how some of this short term thinking may be misleading.  Think house first then focus on your strategy to deal with interest rates.

You may know him as his professional handle Sshad0w. He is known to the BreakNBread staff as Producer Sam.  SSHad0w joins us as we take apart the TikTok threat and what may be going on in your own home while you are away traveling for the summer.  If you are connected you are at risk.  During today’s show we will explore some steps you can take to minimize your chance of becoming a target by hackers. While facing the unsettling reality that the people who are hired to protect you are resigning their positions.

If you are running for District Court Judge you will find yourself at the bottom of the ballot.  One Magistrate vying for the District Court Judge seat in Mecklenburg county says don’t let the placement on the ballot fool you.  The race is extremely important and so is your vote.  We break bread with Magistrate Samantha Mobley as she talks about the election and how the court system affects your everyday life.

More people are buying homes, money is costing more and the American Dream moves on. American Businessman, James Rouse, once stated in 1992 people spend more time in malls than anyplace else.  Today with the changes in lifestyle, including how we shop as well the number of hours spent away from the  office this has brought about a shift in the type of home people seek as well as where that home is located. At least one C.E.O says this is affecting the sense of community which once existed. Realtor/Broker Shana Neely breaks bread with us as she talks about rising interest rates and how the seller’s market can still be a benefit for all parties involved.

Money just became more expensive.  Although it cost more to borrow consumers appear to have other interest.  Also, if you are thinking about buying an electric car to avoid the gas tax the government wants you to know something.  Finally, what do we know about history repeating itself.  Are we watching a rewind of the Nixon Administration?

We keep it quick, we keep is simple on the next BreakNBread.

The influence of voting happens long before election day.  Newly elected President of the African American Caucus of North Carolina, Collette Alston breaks down the efforts of her organization to give you a voice at the polls.

Decisions that led to the invasion of Ukraine.  Plus, the master plan to phase out your car & move you to public transportation.

Event planning is a rare profession for the African American population.  The numbers may surprise you yet the need for Event Planners is expected to rise by nearly 20%.