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In this week's episode of the podcast, Joshua Berry is joined by Apollo and Cona to discuss their takes on artificial intelligence (AI) and whether it will take over the world. They explore the potential benefits and risks of AI, including its impact on the job market and potential for misuse. The trio also delves into the ethical considerations surrounding the development and deployment of AI, and shares their thoughts on what the future might hold for this rapidly advancing technology. Tune in to hear their insightful and thought-provoking discussion on this hotly debated topic.

In May of 2021, Jacklyn Radway was shot by her ex boyfriend in her own home in front of their children. Jacklyn and her ex were together about 13 years, having 4 children together. After years of domestic abuse and infidelity, she finally decided that it was time for her to part ways and give her kids a better life. Months after moving into her next home, an unexpected fire started and burnt that house down. After living in a shelter for about three months, she finally got the keys to her own three bedroom apartment for her 6 kids. Shortly after moving in, her ex boyfriend arrived at the apartment with a bag in hand. As she asked him to help her buy some bunk beds for the kids as they had nowhere to sleep, he pulled out a gun and shot her in the chest. While her kids stood there crying, she tried to unlock the door and he held her screaming until neighbors came to the door and he fled. Jacklyn says she struggles to this day from PTSD and it affects her daily life while she’s at home and out in public.  She has struggled with depression and anxiety for years now, and now along with the PTSD and disability it has made being a single mother almost impossible. Her kids ages are 5,6,7,8 go to Caldwell along with an 17 year old daughter who attends Mckinney Boyd High School. BriidgetheGap along with individual volunteers have come together to create an event to raise funds to support this family in need. Our goal is to raise $5,000 for the family to help buy much needed furniture.

This entire episode is a resharing the Apollo Community Cast, which is hosted by the man, the myth, & the legend, Michael Newhouse.  This series is meant to be a massive "State of the Union" over a plethora of topics. With this episode in particular we discuss the current status of Computer Science, Financial Literacy, Crypto Art, Blockchain and Authoring scenes as we've seen them this past year or so.

A few weeks back I met Jerjuan Howard in Detroit, Michigan. He was passing out his his book along with his message of "tightening up" amongst those of us who aspire to educate ourselves through schooling, consistent hands-on work, and everything in between. In today's episode we largely discuss the why that led Jerjuan to produce the book in the first place, but also why it's framed through the lens that jerjuan is able to seamlessly illustrate. Thank you Jerjuan! Your time was greatly appreciated.

This was taped in collaboration with The legacy keepers of Old East McKinney. BTG is immensely grateful to Mr. Jesse McGowan for taking time and sharing many of his memories so that we as youthful changemakers can hear them, learn from them, and carry these sentiments with us when we cross certain paths that have yet to come up. The mission of Briidge The Gap is to "fuel the future" and here we believe that it is of significant importance to learn from the past to craft a future that we can proud of. Our podcast aims to reach the hearts, minds, and ears of our listeners in hopes of showcasing that in every facet of society, there are people willing and ready to impact their respective communities.

Our podcast aims to reach the hearts, minds, and ears of our listeners in hopes of showcasing that in every facet of society, there are people willing and ready to impact their respective communities. The guest list will range from artists and community leaders, to students/teachers that are working to exude positive energy in creative ways.