Uncertified and Unqualified

In this episode, Anna and Rita look into the different ways jobs are devalued. With negative ramifications for workers in service jobs of all kinds because of elitism, classism, sexism, and/or racism, “low-level jobs” around the country and the world are being undervalued and overworked.

This week, Anna and Rita look into a recently passed bill in Florida: the “Don’t Say Gay” bill, which restricts education about queerness in many different areas. They discuss the ripple effect that this bill will have on the education of children, what it means for teachers, and how dangerous it is to the LGBTQIA+ community.

June is pride month, and corporations stock their shelves with their own LGBTQIA collection. But, is this supporting the community, or are corporations looking to make a quick buck? Anna and Rita delve into the complexities of this and peel back the truth of rainbow capitalism.

In this special episode, Anna and Rita discuss the potential overturning of the Supreme Court Case Roe v. Wade by diving deeply into what the case is, what it means, and everything that rests on this case when it comes to the right to privacy and bodily autonomy.

Anna and Rita take a look at the world of Hollywood and how it treats women and feminine presenting people. They take on topics like the #MeToo movement, conservatorship, exploitation, and grooming, and the effect this has on women in the industry.

Anna and Rita put in the work this week to tell everyone about how American culture has perverted what “productivity” means for those who work and live under it. They bring to the table ideas and examples of how other countries provide a better work-life balance for their citizens, and how to lessen burnout.

In the first episode of season three of Uncertified and Unqualified, gardening “experts” Anna and Rita discuss the many benefits of gardening, from politics, to community building, to making a positive impact on our environment.

In their last episode of season 2, Anna and Rita dive into the creator of intersectionality, what it means, and how we can change our society for the better by looking through an intersectional lens.

This week, Anna and Rita tackle the big “s” word: socialism. They break down what socialism means, the ideas and myths surrounding it, how America borrows from it, and discuss three hot topic socialist policies.

Anna and Rita look into the stigma of therapy in today’s society and outline the damage stigma has done. To reduce the stigma themselves, Anna and Rita also explain different forms of therapy and show how therapy is a useful service for anyone who is struggling with mental health. Trigger Warning: conversation about mental health and depression included.