The Platinum Rule

What do Nike, FedEx, Salesforce and Dish Network all have in common? They all have not paid federal taxes in the last THREE years. This week we get into corporate tax policy and how it may be effecting the economy. We also break down Biden's new tax plan, give you all covid-19 vaccination updates, and brings our friends into the conversation. We are so happy to be back for season 3! Thank you all for the support!  

Sources: (1) https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/02/business/economy/zero-corporate-tax.amp.html#click=https://t.co/i9J3Scgn9v (2) https://youtu.be/8FtnwbVAj1E (3)https://youtu.be/kVxhNO6rrGM (4) https://www.taxpolicycenter.org/taxvox/corporate-taxes-are-they-fair-who-really-pays-them-and-when (5) https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2019/10/08/first-time-history-us-billionaires-paid-lower-tax-rate-than-working-class-last-year/ (6)https://americansfortaxfairness.org/tax-fairness-briefing-booklet/fact-sheet-corporate-tax-rates/ (7) https://www.forbes.com/sites/tommybeer/2021/04/02/more-than-50-major-us-corporations-including-nike-and-fedex-paid-no-federal-taxes-last-year/?sh=612970f321d3 (8)https://www.investopedia.com/taxes/trumps-tax-reform-plan-explained/ (9)

We have good news & we have good news, what do you want to hear first? First, we're calling friends and taking predictions. This week we’re celebrating some huge developments in our government! A 1.9T stimulus packages , the George Flyod Police Reform bill has passed in Congress, & COVID-19 is on the decline. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it for you all. If you haven’t already, feel free to check out all 10 episodes of season 2. We will be back in two weeks! Love you all!

This week's resources: 

Executive Order on Economic Relief Related to COVID-19 Pandemic- https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2021/01/22/executive-order-economic-relief-related-to-the-covid-19-pandemic/

State of the State Address Video - https://youtu.be/3NhPB8pD08E

Governor Newsom’s State of the State Address -https://www.gov.ca.gov/2021/03/09/governor-newsom-delivers-state-of-the-state-address-charting-californias-path-to-a-brighter-future/ 

George Floyd Justice in Policing Act- https://www.npr.org/2021/03/03/973111306/house-approves-police-reform-bill-named-after-george-floyd

Welcome back Platinum peeps! This week we take the time to breakdown the statehood stakes of Washington D.C. Although this may seem arbitrary, it’s has the potential be one of the biggest political shifts in modern America. Have you ever asked yourself “what is gerrymandering?” Well this ep we explain what it is and how it effects you! Thank you all for tuning in and we will see you all in 2 weeks! Make sure to email, dm, or call in any topics you’d like us to cover! Have a great week!

This week we wanted to honor Black History Month The Platinum Rule way! We thought it was important to provide a list of our favorite creators. These media accounts and educators share messages that pertain to black excellence, struggles, and social justice as a whole. We breakdown some BHM related headliners then go straight into our new segment! If you would like to participate in this new segment please visit the link below or email us your questions! Happy Black History Month!

Creatives:

TikTok- @jordxn.simone @cmdla

Instagram- @chnge @mspackyetti @janayathefuture

Voicemail link: https://anchor.fm/platinum-rule/message

Email for questions or voice memo question submissions: [email protected]

Have you seen the H-word while scrolling through your socials? It's a lot easier to call something hypocritical than it is to look into both sides of a story. This week we tackle this concept with a very special guest. Our phone a friend segment features Elizabeth Cavalieri who has a sufficient background in political media. Join us as we take a deep dive on hypocrisy and the media. As always, we appreciate every one of you! See you next week!

Did someone say stimmy? $1400 is on the line peeps so this week we're breaking down President Biden's covid relief bill as well as the administration's 7 Point Plan. 

What is the 7 Point Plan you ask... we've got you covered! We also explain the bill proposals from both sides of Congress regarding the Covid Relief package. Last but not least, tune in to hear about Sofia's vaccine experience! Make sure you listen to the whole episode to find out who won our first GIVEAWAY! As always, thank you for tuning in and we will be back next week with our second guest of the season! 

Sources

https://www.whitehouse.gov/priorities/covid-19/

https://www.ncsl.org/ncsl-in-dc/publications-and-resources/covid-19-economic-relief-bill-stimulus.aspx

Welcome to part TWO of this weeks episode! This episode will include a quick feature of our segment Headliners and an announcement of our first giveaway that will be posted on our instagram! The Platinum Rule Podcast (@platinumrulepodcast) 

Giveaway terms & resource links will be posted below:

To enter:

💫 Follow @platinumrulepodcast

💫 Tag a new friend who would be interested in the podcast for one entry

💫 &/OR post this onto your story for two entries

The winner will be announced on our next episode & contacted via dm!

Giveaway will end 1/31/2021 at midnight!

Episode Sources: https://www.federalregister.gov/presidential-documents/executive-orders/joe-biden/2021

Do you think there is anything left to experience as human beings? We open this week with our thoughts on the question and bring in two new segments. We refuse to live in an echo chamber, & so should you! This week we introduce a new segment called “phone a friend”. Our goal is to gather information from all sides & provide that to our listeners. Even if the truth is different from ours. If you would like to be apart of a future phone a friend segment, please reach out! Thank you so much for listening this week! See you next week.