Fact Checkers with Cece & Tia

Cece talks with Tia about Pride Month! We discuss the history about why we celebrate Pride starting with the Stonewall Riots, Marsha P. Johnson, and the rise of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. We also squash misconceptions spread about the LGBTQIA+ community. Happy Pride month to all our LGBTQIA+ listeners! You are loved, valid, and deserve every right that a cisgender straight person gets. Keep living your life to the fullest! <3 Sources: CivilRights.org: https://civilrights.org/2009/06/22/stonewall-riots-the-beginning-of-the-lgbt-movement/ Britannica: https://www.britannica.com/event/Stonewall-riots Stonewall.org: https://www.stonewall.org.uk/about-us/news/stonewall-uprising-50-years-lgbt-history BBC: https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/52981395 Vox: https://www.vox.com/2015/12/1/9828348/ronald-reagan-hiv-aids Cece's Social Media Twitter: https://twitter.com/cecilia_ann_44 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cecilia_ann_44/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ceciliann44?lang=en Tia's Social Media Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tiahodrojj Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tia.hodroj/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tia.hodroj?lang=en  Music: Nico Staf - Snake on the Beach Podcast Art: Hannah Genn, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ro_does_art/

Cece and Tia discuss why they think Germany is the greatest country in the world and why they want to live there. We talk about the cost of living in Germany VS. the Metro Detroit area, mortgage interest rates, Germany's education system VS. the USA's, taxes, average salaries, and healthcare. If you know any German citizens, we'd love to hear from them!  Sources: Numbeo: https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/country_result.jsp?country=Germany Michigan Radio: https://www.michiganradio.org/post/average-michigan-family-needs-52330-year-make-ends-meet NPR: https://www.npr.org/2008/07/02/91931036/keeping-german-doctors-on-a-budget-lowers-costs Nomad Health: https://blog.nomadhealth.com/complete-list-of-average-doctor-salaries-by-specialty-locum-tenens/ Euraxess Germany: https://www.euraxess.de/germany/information-assistance/research-stay-family/benefits-families The Morgage Reports: https://themortgagereports.com/61853/30-year-mortgage-rates-chart The Detroit News: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2018/01/18/amazon-passes-over-detroit-2nd-hq/1043515001/ TaxBack: https://www.taxback.com/blog/your-bullsht-free-guide-to-taxes-in-germany Cece's Social Media Twitter: https://twitter.com/cecilia_ann_44 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cecilia_ann_44/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ceciliann44?lang=en Tia's Social Media Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tiahodrojj Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tia.hodroj/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tia.hodroj?lang=en  Music: Nico Staf - Snake on the Beach Podcast Art: Hannah Genn, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ro_does_art/

Tia explains the traditions and practices done during Ramadan to Cece. We talk about why Ramadan is significant to Muslims, the science behind fasting, and the disciplines practiced during Ramadan. Eid Mubarak! Sources: Britannica: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Ramadan Cece's Social Media Twitter: https://twitter.com/cecilia_ann_44 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cecilia_ann_44/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ceciliann44?lang=en Tia's Social Media Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tiahodrojj Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tia.hodroj/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tia.hodroj?lang=en  Music: Nico Staf - Snake on the Beach Podcast Art: Hannah Genn, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ro_does_art/

Cece tells the crucifixion story of Jesus to Tia. We talk about the events that lead up to Jesus being crucified, why Easter is the holiest time of the year for Catholics, and the traditions practiced today by Catholics during Easter.  Sources: Mysteries of the Bible; Season 1, Episode 13: https://watch.historyvault.com/shows/mysteries-of-the-bible/season-1/episode-13  Jesus: His Life; Season 1, Episode 5: https://watch.historyvault.com/shows/jesus-his-life/season-1/episode-5 The Holy Bible; New American Bible Revised Edition, Catholic Readers Edition: https://www.amazon.com/Catholic-Readers-NABRE-Bible/dp/0979946646 Jesus reading the Torah, fulfilling the scripture: Luke 4:16-30 Jesus brings Peter, James, and John on top of the mountain; The Transfiguration of Jesus: Matthew 17:1-8 Cece's Social Media Twitter: https://twitter.com/cecilia_ann_44 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cecilia_ann_44/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ceciliann44?lang=en Tia's Social Media Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tiahodrojj Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tia.hodroj/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tia.hodroj?lang=en  Music: Nico Staf - Snake on the Beach Podcast Art: Hannah Genn, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ro_does_art/

When the Israeli government ordered the evictions in Sheikh Jarrah, Palestine on May 1st, it started a domino effect which has lead to missiles being launch and Palestinian Muslims to be terrorized at the Al Aqsa Mosque while they are praying on their most sacred holiday, Eid al-Adha. Tia and Cece continue the conversation and discuss how the conflict has come to this level of terror and how this could be the conflict to send us into World War III. Featured on this podcast is a Palestinian American residing in southeast Michigan, Omar Mohammad, where he is giving his perspective of the current state of the conflict and how it has effected his family for decades.  Sources  BBC: https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-middle-east-57094575 Michigan Radio: https://www.michiganradio.org/post/michiganders-rally-dearborn-support-palestinians-gaza-strip-east-jerusalem ABC: https://abc7.com/israel-palestine-conflict-airstrikes-vs-what-is-happening-in-jerusalem/10619354/ Donations  Medical Aid for Palestine: https://linktr.ee/MedicalAidforPalestinians Social Awareness:  Brands to Boycott who Support Israel: https://www.instagram.com/p/COtrsdeBsE3/?igshid=1557jnivtwaez Brands to Boycott who Support Israel Pt. 2: https://www.instagram.com/p/COvlgNxh4r9/?igshid=1htatn0dc9usg Bombing in Palestine caught on Instagram Live: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CO3d3MUgOAt/?igshid=1spi4pn7x5djm What is Happening in Sheikh Jarrah: https://www.instagram.com/p/COivki7gyv8/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Cece's Social Media Twitter: https://twitter.com/cecilia_ann_44 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cecilia_ann_44/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ceciliann44?lang=en Tia's Social Media Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tiahodrojj Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tia.hodroj/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tia.hodroj?lang=en  Music: Nico Staf - Snake on the Beach Podcast Art: Hannah Genn, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ro_does_art/

Cece and Tia continue the conversation about the Israeli Palestinian conflict. This episode we talk about the Palestinian and Middle Eastern perspective about the conflict. We discuss how Jerusalem complicates the conflict, the human rights issues surrounding the Palestinian people, and  Sources: BBC News: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-39960461 Science Daily: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/09/100916155200.htm NPR: https://legacy.npr.org/news/specials/mideast/history/ Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs: https://www.mfa.gov.il/mfa/foreignpolicy/peace/guide/pages/the%20israel-palestinian%20peace%20process%20two-state%20vision.aspx The Times of Israel: https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-official-obama-blames-settlements-for-failed-talks/ Global Policy Forum: https://archive.globalpolicy.org/security-council/index-of-countries-on-the-security-council-agenda/israel-palestine-and-the-occupied-territories.html BBC News: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/events/israel_at_50/history/78655.stm Human Rights Watch: https://www.hrw.org/world-report/2019/country-chapters/israel/palestine Blogs: The Progressive Cynic: https://theprogressivecynic.com/2012/11/26/the-israelipalestinian-conflict-a-complicated-issue-part-2/ Benjamin L. Corey: https://www.benjaminlcorey.com/yes-israel-palestinians-actually-genocide/ Cece's Social Media Twitter: https://twitter.com/cecilia_ann_44 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cecilia_ann_44/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ceciliann44?lang=en Tia's Social Media Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tiahodrojj Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tia.hodroj/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tia.hodroj?lang=en  Music: Nico Staf - Snake on the Beach Podcast Art: Hannah Genn, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ro_does_art/

Cece and Tia discuss the Israeli and Palestinian conflict from the Israeli/Western perspective. We talk about how the conflict started, what the Israeli government's perspective is, and how the United States got involved.  Sources:  Science Daily: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/09/100916155200.htm NPR: https://legacy.npr.org/news/specials/mideast/history/ Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs: https://www.mfa.gov.il/mfa/foreignpolicy/peace/guide/pages/the%20israel-palestinian%20peace%20process%20two-state%20vision.aspx The Times of Israel: https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-official-obama-blames-settlements-for-failed-talks/ Global Policy Forum: https://archive.globalpolicy.org/security-council/index-of-countries-on-the-security-council-agenda/israel-palestine-and-the-occupied-territories.html BBC News: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/events/israel_at_50/history/78655.stm Human Rights Watch: https://www.hrw.org/world-report/2019/country-chapters/israel/palestine Blogs:  The Progressive Cynic: https://theprogressivecynic.com/2012/11/26/the-israelipalestinian-conflict-a-complicated-issue-part-2/ Benjamin L. Corey: https://www.benjaminlcorey.com/yes-israel-palestinians-actually-genocide/ Cece's Social Media Twitter: https://twitter.com/cecilia_ann_44 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cecilia_ann_44/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ceciliann44?lang=en Tia's Social Media Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tiahodrojj Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tia.hodroj/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tia.hodroj?lang=en  Music: Nico Staf - Snake on the Beach Podcast Art: Hannah Genn, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ro_does_art/

Cece and Tia have a conversation about the Syrian Civil War. We discuss how the war began, all the groups associated with the war and their motivation behind their involvement, and why it has gone on for so long.  Sources:  BBC: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-35806229  AP News: https://apnews.com/article/us-syria-airstrike-kills-1-34b4d7ac56fa8d0d2db8dc2ec8e921d6  Cece's Social Media Twitter: https://twitter.com/cecilia_ann_44 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cecilia_ann_44/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ceciliann44?lang=en  Tia's Social Media Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tiahodrojj Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tia.hodroj/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tia.hodroj?lang=en  Music: Nico Staf - Snake on the Beach Podcast Art: Hannah Genn, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ro_does_art/