Past Episodes
Inside the District Attorney and Criminal Justice Reform
In this episode, we look at the challenges of progressive criminal justice reform from the standpoint of the prosecutor, by looking at how the District Attorney's office functions. The ideals of criminal justice reform are sound, but there are deficiencies in their execution. If people don't feel like their safety has improved and they don't feel good about their environment, what does that mean for the progressive D.A. movement's impact on the community? To make some sense of this, take a glimpse at how a District Attorney's office works. And, to do that, we talk with former Philadelphia District Attorney and former federally incarcerated citizen R. Seth Williams.
Published July 31, 2022
The Unexpected Shackles of Binding Arbitration
You probably don’t think about arbitration, but you’re bound to it in many aspects of your everyday life - probably without even realizing it. And arbitration agreements operate as a waiver of your rights. Worried yet? Well, be informed by listening to our experts on how this happened, how complicated it can get, and how to protect yourself.
Published June 26, 2022
When Crazy, Libelous, Crazy Came to Bankruptcy
We explore the story of noted internet crackpot Alex Jones and the bankruptcy cases he filed for three of his companies in an attempt to get out from under the looming damages award he will ultimately owe to those who have successfully sued him and his companies for defamation.
Aired May 2, 2022
The Shotgun Marriage of Bankruptcy and Mass Tort Cases
Boy Scouts, Purdue Pharma, and now Johnson & Johnson - all are cases that are in bankruptcy because of thousands upon thousands of negligence cases; all are typical class actions; all are in bankruptcy against the wishes of the injured parties, and all are going to have to learn to adapt because they're all staying in bankruptcy. How did mass torts end up in the bankruptcy court instead of the class action courtroom?
Aired April 4, 2022
Being George Washington
How does an actor become the world’s preeminent portrayer of the father of America? We talk with Dean Malissa, who did it at Mount Vernon for nearly twenty years, to find out just how complex a role that is to take.
Airdate February 21, 2022
The Tricky Business of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
The things we have to consider when trying to create a culture that fosters success for everyone. It’s a long list.
Airdate January 24, 2022
The Bleak Business of Disenfranchisement
Totalitarian minority rule is bad for business.
Airdate January 17, 2022