Real Time With Rhea

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Real Time With Rhea is an educational, informative podcast with an assortment of various current events and important topics!

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Delta Variant Risks at School

This week's episode was about the delta variant risks at school along with a coronavirus update. I also talked about vaccinations and the struggle to get the vaccine dose. As the numbers of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations surge , so has demand for the coronavirus vaccine. According to data from the Texas Department of State Health Services , personnel administered more than 50% more doses of the vaccine last week than they had a month ago. Statewide, vaccines administered dipped to a post-Ma...

Aug 17, 2021•6 min

TX Governor Greg Abbott BANS Mask Mandate & Abortions

Hello, in today's episode, I talked about the Texas governor, Greg Abbott, banning mask mandates and banning abortions after six weeks. On May 18, Abbott signed an executive order that bans government entities in the state from requiring face masks. He specifically said in his CNBC interview, “Anybody can wear a mask if they want to. It’s just that it’s a decision to be made by Texans, not to be forced by government,” the Republican told CNBC. Local governments or officials that implement mandat...

May 21, 2021•13 min

India's Coronavirus Massive Outbreak: Donate to help India get necessary resources!

India is experiencing the world's worst coronavirus outbreak . Currently, India has a total of 23.7 million Covid-19 cases and has reached a death toll of approximately 260,000 people; over the past two weeks, 5.3 million new cases have been reported. Grieving families are struggling to keep themselves and their loved ones safe amid an overwhelmed health care system, and medical workers are stretched thin as some hospitals are running out of oxygen and supplies. Recent Covid-19 infections are in...

May 17, 2021•18 min

Vaccine Distribution Updates

Hey guys, in this week's episode, I talked about the most recent vaccine distribution updates for the United States as a whole and I provided up-to-date statistics for who can get the vaccine in Texas. If you are 16 or older in the US, you are technically able to get your vaccine so make sure to book your appointment. Thank you for listening and make sure to check out the credible sources attached below to see current statistics for the vaccine distribution! Recent Vaccine Distribution Statistic...

May 07, 2021•11 min

Indianapolis FedEx Mass Shooting

In this week's episode, I talked about the mass FedEx Shooting that occurred in Indianapolis on April 15, 2021. Over the past month from March 16, 2021 - April 16, 2021, there have been more than 45 mass shootings over the country. We need to speak up more for the AAPI and South Asian community and the US needs to have stricter gun laws. The resources attached below gives you everything you need to know about this mass shooting that affected 8 victims by the gunman, Brandon Scott Hole, who also ...

Apr 25, 2021•15 min

Asian Hate Murder in Atlanta - 8 Asian-American Victims

AAPI DONATIONS + RESOURCES: LEARN ABOUT THE VICTIMS' FAMILIES : https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-56446771 Stop Asian American Pacific Islander Hate: https://stopaapihate.org/ Memorial for Yong Yue and Peterson Family: https://gofund.me/c0d08ca8 In loving memory of Suncha Kim: https://gofund.me/b0a8d8ec In memory of HyunJungKim: https://gofund.me/6653b648 ATL Spa Shooting Family Survivor Fund: Jami Webb: https://gofund.me/9a457b16 Atlanta Spa Shooting victim "Paul Michels": https:...

Apr 06, 2021•27 min

Gov. Abbott Lifting Texas Mask Mandate - Why was it wrong?

In this week's episode, I talked about Governor Greg Abbott removing and lifting the Texas mask mandatory rule and the fact that he wants to open EVERYTHING 100% by March 10. I gave my opinion in this episode as I think it's definitely dumb of him to remove the mandatory rule of one of the most effective ways to slow down the spread of the coronavirus - a way that actually works. Because of Governor Abbott, Texas is now the biggest state in the US to lift the Covid-19 mask mandate requirement. P...

Mar 06, 2021•26 min

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Helping Texas & 500,000 Covid-19 Deaths in the U.S.

In this week's episode, I talked about the huge impact the New York Democrat Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez made on Texas by raising almost 5 million dollars through fundraisers to help Texans thru the recent winter snowstorm. I also talked about the US hitting the 500,000 death toll due to Covid-19 as it has been a little over a year since the US had its first Covid-19 case. The number of deaths that have happened due to this unfortunate disease puts a lot of things in perspective for ...

Mar 01, 2021•27 min

Country-wide Winter Snowstorm Impact in Texas: Fatal Fort Worth Car Accident, Power Outages, Homeless People's Shelters, Sen. Cruz Leaving

Hey guys! In today's episode, I wanted to talk about the main causes and effects of the country-wide winter snowstorm over the past week, specifically in the Dallas-Texas area. I talked about power outages, millions of people going without heat or water, the fatal Fort Worth car pileup, homeless people getting shelter during the unbearable freezing weather in Dallas, and my personal opinion on Senator Ted Cruz leaving to go on vacation during this crisis. Thank you so much for listening to my ta...

Feb 22, 2021•31 min

introduction :)

Hey guys! This is the first episode of my new podcast, Real Time with Rhea (don't judge the name lol) and it's a very brief introduction; although it is all over the place, I hope you guys like it! Thank you for listening!

Jan 23, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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