Trey Evans

The Death Penalty in 2026: An Effective Deterrent or Another Outdated Relic of The American Criminal Justice System?

The death penalty remains one of the most debated issues in the American criminal justice system, and states continue taking very different approaches to capital punishment. Supporters argue it delivers justice for victims and their families, provides the ultimate punishment for the most horrific crimes, and may discourage future acts of violence. Opponents question whether the government should have the authority to take a life, pointing to wrongful convictions, racial disparities, high costs, and human rights concerns.

The divide is especially clear today. Florida had the highest number of executions totaling 19 in 2025, which was the highest total in the nation.

In Ohio executions have been delayed by Governor Mike DeWine, who was once a supporter of the death penalty. He has publicly stated he no longer believes the death penalty is the answer to curb violent crimes.

Supporters of capital punishment believe some crimes deserve the ultimate punishment and that executions provide justice for victims’ families while protecting society. An often cited take on this was provided by economist Isaac Ehrlich’s in 1975. His study suggested executions deter murder and was referred to in the 1976 Supreme Court case which overturned the courts 1972 decision to ban capital punishment in the U.S.

However, later research challenged his methods, and major scientific reviews found no reliable evidence that the death penalty deters murder more effectively than life imprisonment.

Advances in DNA testing and the work of organizations like the Innocence Project have overturned numerous wrongful convictions, raising questions about the reliability of the justice system. In addition, critics note that death penalty cases often cost taxpayers more than sentencing someone to life without parole because of lengthy trials and appeals.

As laws, technology, and public opinion continue to evolve, one question remains: Is it time for America to end the death penalty, or does it still have a place in the pursuit of justice?

#deathpenalty #capitalpunishment #deathrow #treyevans #thepeoplesvoicepodcast

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Trey Evans

A pending decision from Supreme Court case could have major implications for the long-running legal battle involving Monsanto, now owned by Bayer. Thousands of lawsuits have alleged that exposure to certain glyphosate-based weed killers contributed to cancer diagnoses.

#cancerwarning #glyphosate #lawsuit

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Trey Evans

Public schools across the country are quietly adopting investigative tactics that should concern every parent. Residency checks, once limited to basic paperwork, now resemble covert military surveillance operations.

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The Peoples Voice Podcast is an investigative news podcast dedicated to covering stories and social issues that are often overlooked or buried by mainstream media. The purpose is to shed light on these important topics and offer insightful analysis, recommendations, and actionable solutions. Hosted by media and social issues researcher Trey Evans.
#residencychecks #school #publicschools #addresverificiation #treyevans #thepeoplesvoicepodcast

2 months ago | [YT] | 0

Trey Evans

U.S. school districts use private investigators, local law enforcement, and technologies like license plate recognition to verify student residency. School districts argue they investigate this to ensure students live within their boundaries, but some residency verification cases that are initiated sometimes unfairly target low-income families and students of color. What’s meant to protect resources often creates barriers, raising questions about fairness, bias, and who really belongs.

#schoolresidencyverification #publicschools #treyevans #thpeoplesvoicepodcast

2 months ago | [YT] | 0

Trey Evans

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Across the United States, school lunch debt has quietly become a nationwide issue, with families collectively owing tens to hundreds of millions of dollars for meals served to their children. While programs are designed to provide free or reduced-price lunches, many families fall just outside eligibility or struggle to keep up with payments, leaving schools to absorb the cost.. In this episode, I explore how school lunch debt accumulates, school lunch shaming and the affects it has on familes.

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#schoollunchshaming
#schoollunch
#debt
#meals
#publicschools

The Peoples Voice Podcast is an investigative news podcast dedicated to covering stories and social issues that are often overlooked or buried by mainstream media. The purpose is to shed light on these important topics and offer insightful analysis, recommendations, and actionable solutions. Hosted by media and social issues researcher Trey Evans.

3 months ago | [YT] | 0

Trey Evans

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A 2023 study conducted by Stanford University in collaboration with the U.S. Department of the Treasury, which found significant racial disparities in audit rates. According to the report, Black taxpayers were audited at rates three to five times higher than non-Black taxpayer. #taxes #taxrefund #thepeoplesvoicepodcast

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Trey Evans

Several states have quietly begun to weaken child labor laws creating an environment for the return of child labor exploitation in the U.S. #laborexploitation #laborprotections #childlabor #cheaplabor #exploitation #laborlaws #laborviolations #thepeoplesvoicepodcast

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Decision fatigue https://youtu.be/Ex-Dsp85naA

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What best describes decision fatigue? #decisionfatigue #analysisparalysis #paradoxofchoice

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Check the video tomorrow morning at 10:00am #decisionfatigue #analysisparalysis #paradoxofchoice #treyevans #thepeoplesvoicepodcast

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