The Top Five News Stories This Week
Season 2, Episode #68 December 9, 2023We apologize for the delayed publishing of this post. Substack had some technical difficulties with the new audio upload functionality.In this free 30-minute episode, Keith and Pam discuss five top news stories and other news from this past week. What are your thoughts? Let us know in the Comments section, in the Notes feature available on the web, or in the app with your subscription!NOW! When you click to listen, check out the tab for a full written transcript of the podcast! ALSO! Scroll to the end to read a summary of the podcast along with a timeline outline!Our paid subscribers and the Global Creative Community Branding and Marketing Academy bring this podcast to you. If you find this podcast informational and valuable, you can financially support us by subscribing at the paid level for no more than $5/month.Click the links below for more information:The QR Code for the Branding and Marketing AcademyHere is the link for the Branding and Marketing Academy:Detroit Stories Quarterly QR CodeHere is the link for Detroit Stories Quarterly:Thank you for listening to this podcast. This episode is public, so feel free to share it, and if you refer people who subscribe, you can receive up to six months of a free paid subscription for yourself.Summary and Timeline OutlineIn this episode of the We Are Speaking Podcast, the hosts, Pamela Hilliard Owens and Keith Owens, cover a variety of topics including American history and culture, government, education, the arts, and politics from a black perspective. They also discuss their company, the Global Creative Community Branding and Marketing Academy, and the services they offer to independent authors and creative professionals. The hosts talk about the upcoming college football playoffs, the performance of the Detroit Lions in the NFL, economic indicators such as job growth and low unemployment rates, issues with CEO salaries and corporate greed, the state of the Republican party, and the impact of the MAGA Republicans, and the legal situation of former President Donald Trump. Overall, this episode provides a wealth of information and insights on various current events and issues.Outline:1. Introduction - Welcome to Season 2, Episode 68 of the We Are Speaking Podcast - Overview of podcast topics and the Global Creative Community Branding and Marketing Academy2. College Football Playoff - Final four spots and upcoming matchups - Exclusion of Florida State and controversy surrounding the current bowl system3. Detroit Lions and NFL - Surprising performance of the Detroit Lions in the NFC North division - Personal connection to the Broncos and the revitalization of Detroit4. Economic Indicators - National Association for Business Economists survey results - Job growth, low unemployment rates, and the impact of Biden-Harris policies5. CEO Salaries and Corporate Greed - Criticisms of excessive salaries and profits in certain industries - Impact on consumer prices and the perception of economic well-being6. Political Updates - Tommy Tuberville's blocking of military promotions and objections to reproductive healthcare policies - Kevin McCarthy's resignation from Congress and the changing dynamics within the Republican party7. Legal Situation of Donald Trump - Gag orders and indictment as a criminal defendant - Discussion on the need for accountability and potential imprisonment8. Sponsor Message and Conclusion - Sponsorship by the Team Owens 313 Global Creative Community Branding and Marketing Academy - Recap of main points discussed and encouragement to visit the website for more information Get full access to We Are Speaking at wearespeaking.substack.com/subscribe
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