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| Pennies on the Dollar: The Boy Scout Settlement Explained | Curtis Garrison | 11 nov. 2026 | 00:20:29 | |
Survivors of child sexual abuse were told what their claims were worth. Now many of them are finding out they'll get just a small fraction of it. Curtis Garrison, a Boy Scout abuse survivor and advocate, rejoins Gregg Goldfarb to explain what's changing for survivors and what still isn't fixed. First up is the election. New people are running the show in several states, and that could make more of them willing to give survivors more time to sue the people who abused them. Statutes of limitations have shut out countless survivors who were abused decades ago. Ohio is one state to watch, because Amy Acton is herself a sexual abuse survivor. Next, Gregg and Curtis get an update on the push to end confidential NDAs in abuse settlements. Here's how they work now. A perpetrator settles one case, has 50 more coming down the pipeline, and the settlement stays secret. As Gregg puts it, he doesn't know how anybody can look you in the eye and say they're fine with NDAs in this context. Then comes the Boy Scout settlement. Gregg, a trial lawyer for more than 30 years, breaks down in plain English why survivors are getting so little. Many survivors entered their information into a claims calculator and saw awards of $100,000 to $500,000, and a lot of them were led to believe that was what they'd receive. But that figure doesn't account for attorneys' fees of 33% to 40%, case costs, and liens from Medicare, Medicaid and others who paid for treatment. On top of that, insurers are fighting over $4 billion, and the judge still has to decide what future claimants get and what the trustee gets paid. So far, survivors have received just 4.7%. They also discuss roughly 6,400 survivors who are incarcerated or homeless. They've lost touch with their lawyers, and nobody can find them to pay them. Gregg closes with the legal question at the center of all this. A valid agreement requires a "meeting of the minds" on the essential terms, and "you might get something" isn't a clear term. Curtis explains why he plans to take this to a higher authority. If you or someone you love is a survivor of institutional sexual abuse, or you have a claim in the Boy Scouts case and don't understand what's happening, this is the episode to watch. What you'll learn:
Curtis Garrison is a survivor of Boy Scout sexual abuse and the founder of Speak Out to Stop Child Sexual Abuse (SOSCA), a national advocacy organization dedicated to eliminating the legal and cultural barriers that keep survivors from speaking out. He has testified before lawmakers, advocated across multiple states for statute of limitations reform and NDA bans, and continues to work alongside attorneys and fellow survivors to drive systemic accountability. Contact Curtis Garrison — SOSCA:
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| Are Colonoscopies More Dangerous Than We Thought? | Caleb Cunningham | 03 nov. 2026 | 00:23:04 | |
Have you had a colonoscopy lately and ended up in the hospital afterward? The scope used on you most likely have been used on other patients, and attorney Caleb Cunningham of Levin Papantonio says the instructions for cleaning it fall short. On this episode of Cut to the Chase Network, host Gregg Goldfarb talks with Caleb about how this latest medical device is causing problems such as sepsis and infection, and the lawsuits his firm has filed against Olympus. Caleb compares a scope to a complicated garden hose, with tiny channels where blood, tissue, and bacteria can build up. He explains how these devices can be made safe. Gregg and Caleb are clear on one point: they are not telling anyone to skip a colonoscopy. Talk to your doctor, ask questions, and know the warning signs.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
About Caleb Cunningham J. Caleb Cunningham is a mass torts attorney at Levin Papantonio in Pensacola, Florida. He is a former prosecutor and is leading his firm's push to raise awareness of contaminated scope infections among patients and fellow attorneys. Contact Caleb Cunningham:
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| Promised 100%, Paid 4.7%: The Boy Scouts Settlement Update | Jason Joy & Curtis Garrison | 30 oct. 2026 | 00:29:52 | |
When survivors voted on the Boy Scouts of America bankruptcy plan, they were told it would pay eligible claims in full. Now that the U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear the appeal and the plan is final, claimants are receiving roughly 4.7% of their allowed claims, and many are asking how this happened and what comes next. From the third-party releases that shielded more than 300,000 churches, schools, and other chartering organizations, to the insurance companies fighting over interest on nearly $1.6 billion held in escrow, this episode follows the money. Host Gregg is joined by attorney Jason Joy and Curtis Garrison, BSA survivor, advocate, and founder of Speak Out to Stop Child Sexual Abuse, to break it all down. Jason explains why the Supreme Court's Purdue Pharma ruling matters here, what's happening with the non-settling insurers in the Northern District of Texas, and why he's requesting access to the trust's books and records. Curtis shares his own experience as a claimant, the cost of running the Scouting Settlement Trust, and how survivors who are incarcerated or homeless are at risk of missing critical deadlines.
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Curtis Garrison is a survivor of Boy Scout sexual abuse and the founder of Speak Out to Stop Child Sexual Abuse (SOSCA), a national advocacy organization dedicated to eliminating the legal and cultural barriers that keep survivors from speaking out. He has testified before lawmakers, advocated across multiple states for statute of limitations reform and NDA bans, and continues to work alongside attorneys and fellow survivors to drive systemic accountability.
Jason Joy is the founding attorney at Jason Joy & Associates, where he specializes in representing survivors of clergy, institutional, and sexual abuse across the United States. He has been at the forefront of major abuse litigation, including the Boy Scouts of America bankruptcy, and is known for fighting aggressively on behalf of claimants who have been low-balled or overlooked by large settlement processes.
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| Will Your Home Survive Climate Change | Prof Michael Gerrard | 24 oct. 2026 | 00:26:33 | |
Will climate change force you to leave your home? Columbia Law professor Michael Gerrard explains the five futures facing American cities as extreme heat, flooding, wildfires and soaring insurance costs reshape where we can live. Your house might be worth less than you think, and harder to insure than you'd like. So do you fight to stay, or do you go? And who gets to decide? Michael has spent decades at the intersection of climate and the law. In his new law review article, Five Urban Futures for a Hot Planet, he lays out the options every American city now faces: sprout new cities, grow existing ones, stay and adapt, shrink, or leave. None of them are easy, and every one of them hits your savings, your neighborhood and your community. When Gregg asks whether America is ready for climate change to reshape the places we call home, Michael doesn't hesitate: "The short answer is hell no." Estimates of how many Americans will need to relocate by the end of the century range from 4 million to 100 million. At the low end, existing cities can absorb them. At the high end, we may need to build entirely new ones. They dig into why extreme heat is the deadliest climate threat, why storm sewers built "for your grandfather's storms" can't keep up, what Hoboken got right after Hurricane Sandy, and why New Orleans rebuilt in the same flood zones after Katrina. Michael also explains the trap many homeowners are already in: if your house is at risk, you can't sell it for enough to buy somewhere safer. As he puts it: "A lot of people are just stuck." If you own a home, live near the coast or a forest, or have ever heard someone say "the climate has always been changing," this is the episode to watch.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
Michael B. Gerrard is the Andrew Sabin Professor of Professional Practice at Columbia Law School and the founder and faculty director of the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law. He practiced environmental law at Arnold & Porter for many years, has written 14 books, and received the American Bar Association's Lifetime Achievement Award in Environment, Energy, and Resources Law and Policy in 2024. His upcoming book is Law for a Hot Planet: Legal Tools to Cope With a Dangerously Changing Climate.
Contact / Follow Michael Gerrard: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-gerrard-534262131/
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| We Send Them to War. Do We Care for Them When They Come Home? | Jim Maguire & Joanne Frederick | 16 oct. 2026 | 00:36:39 | |
We send our soldiers to the front lines, but when they come home, does the healthcare system follow through? Jim Maguire and Joanne Frederick of Government Market Strategies explain why veterans and military families are struggling to get care, and how to fix it. Most people don't realize there are two completely separate systems. The Military Health System (TRICARE) covers about 9.5 million active duty members, families, and retirees. The Veterans Health Administration covers about 9 million veterans. Both are stretched thin. When military and VA facilities can't meet the demand, patients are sent out into the community, where they compete with everyone else for limited appointments. That's especially hard in rural areas, where many veterans live. On top of that, reimbursement rates are often lower than what private insurance and even Medicaid pay. Claims get delayed or never paid, so many doctors simply don't want to take these patients. Then there's the paperwork. Joanne estimates that roughly 15,000 pages of law, regulations, and manuals govern these contracts, and "no one really knows what they say." Using AI, she broke those documents down and found that they contradict each other. That project took two weeks, compared with a year and a half for a team of 20 doing it by hand. Jim and Joanne also share Patriot Health, their plan to modernize a TRICARE contract model that has barely changed since the 1990s. It would bring in more providers, more competition, and lower costs for taxpayers, while keeping the force ready for conflicts in the Middle East and beyond. If you're a veteran, a service member, or love someone who is, this episode is for you.
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Jim Maguire is co-founder of Government Market Strategies (GMS). He has spent his career in government contracting and healthcare finance and operations. He has served as CFO of National Government Services and the Indiana Medicaid health plan MDwise, and as chief operating officer of Cerner Government Services, where he led the electronic health record rollout across the Department of Defense and the VA. Joanne Frederick is co-founder of GMS. She has more than 30 years of experience building and growing a consultancy that supports military health, VA care, Medicare, and Medicaid programs. Her first TRICARE contract dates back to 1992.
Contact / Follow Jim Maguire & Joanne Frederick: GMS website: https://marketstrategiesonline.com/
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| Can We Still Fix Climate Change? AI, China, and Renewable Energy | Fred Pearce | 09 oct. 2026 | 00:37:53 | |
Is there still hope for climate change? Environmental journalist Fred Pearce, author of Despite It All, explains why climate change is solvable, from renewable energy and EVs to AI data centers and China's clean energy boom. Have you given up on the planet? Before you do, hear from someone who has spent 40 years reporting from more than 80 countries, and who has watched the world solve problems that once looked impossible. When Fred started out in the 1980s, the big environmental story was acid rain. Then came lead in petrol, the hole in the ozone layer, and warnings that a "population bomb" would starve billions. Today we barely talk about any of them, because we fixed them. So can we do the same with climate change? Gregg plays devil's advocate and throws the hardest questions at him. AI data centers are driving up energy demand. China is still building coal plants. Corporations and governments are quietly walking back their net-zero pledges. And climate change has become deeply politicized. Fred doesn't sugarcoat it: "You should be worried for sure." But he makes a compelling case for optimism. Solar and wind are now cheaper than coal. China has become the world's clean energy powerhouse. The conflict in Iran is pushing countries toward homegrown renewable power. And nature has an extraordinary ability to bounce back. As Fred puts it: "Hope drives ambition." If climate news leaves you feeling anxious or hopeless, this is the episode to watch.
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TIME STAMPS: 0:00 – Is There Still Hope for Climate Change? Fred Pearce is a London-based environmental journalist who has covered climate change, water, biodiversity, and global development for more than 40 years, reporting from more than 80 countries. He is the author of 14 books, including The New Wild and Despite It All (Granta, 2026), his case for climate optimism.
Contact / Follow Fred Pearce: Live Science: https://www.livescience.com/author/fred-pearce
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| Can Big Oil Be Sued for Climate Change? The Suncor Case Explained | Daniel Farber | 28 sept. 2026 | 00:23:59 | |
Miami is raising its seawalls. Cities across the country are doing the same. The question now in front of the Supreme Court is whether the oil companies can be made to help pay for it. UC Berkeley law professor Daniel Farber joins Gregg to unpack Suncor Energy v. Boulder County. In this case, local governments are seeking compensation from oil companies for climate damage and for allegedly misleading the public about what their own scientists knew. The oil companies' defense is that climate change is a federal issue under the Clean Air Act, so state courts can't hear these cases. Here's the catch. The Trump EPA has repealed the endangerment finding, the legal foundation that lets the federal government regulate greenhouse gases. Pull that out, Farber explains, and "the whole house of cards falls down." The move meant to help Big Oil may end up weakening its best legal defense.
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Daniel Farber is the Sho Sato Professor of Law at UC Berkeley and faculty director of the Berkeley Center for Law, Energy & the Environment. He has written more than 20 books on climate law, disaster law, environmental regulation, cost-benefit analysis, and executive authority.
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| Mass Tort Update 2026: Camp Lejeune, PFAS, NEC Baby Formula & Depo-Provera | Steve Smith Pt. 2 | 23 sept. 2026 | 00:18:38 | |
If you or a family member has a case involving Camp Lejeune, PFAS, NEC, or Depo-Provera, you've probably seen headlines about deadlines and settlements and wondered where your claim actually stands. In Part 2 of this conversation on Climate Change Environment Science & the Law with Gregg Goldfarb, host Gregg Goldfarb sits down again with Steven Smith, Vice President of Broughton Partners, to unpack four more mass tort campaigns that are all reaching critical moments. Smith explains why Camp Lejeune finally has real momentum, now that a federal judge has given plaintiffs' leadership until the end of October to reach a deal with the DOJ or risk being replaced. He also clarifies why no new Camp Lejeune claims can be filed, since the window Congress opened has now closed. On PFAS, he walks through how firefighting foam (AFFF) seeps into soil and drinking water, why 131,000 cases were filed when only 60,000 to 70,000 were expected, and how an upcoming Daubert hearing on two additional injuries could shift negotiating leverage before a possible global resolution. On NEC, Smith explains how two defendants agreed to pay just under $1 billion, why state court cases have succeeded where the federal MDL has not, and why the details of case values are still unknown. And on Depo-Provera, he breaks down the science linking the birth control shot to brain tumors called meningiomas, with more than a 5x increased risk, and shares his expectation of average case values between $150,000 and $200,000 for qualifying claims. Throughout, Smith and Goldfarb stress that deadlines, qualifications, and venue all matter, and that claimants should talk to their own firm about where their specific case stands.
What You'll Learn
Time Stamps 0:00 - Intro 0:15 - Camp Lejune case updates 4:17 - PFAS Water Contamination Ligitagion 13:24 - NEC - Pre-Term Babies Settlement 14:23 - Depo-Provera Litigation and conclusion
Steven Smith is Vice President of Broughton Partners, a mass tort marketing and consulting firm, where he has spent nearly 20 years advising law firms and claimants across major litigations including Talc, Roundup, Hernia Mesh, Social Media, Camp Lejeune, PFAS, NEC, and Depo-Provera. Known industry-wide as "The Mass Tort Mentor," he works to help claimants get connected with qualified representation and to help law firms navigate complex, evolving litigation.
Contact / Follow Steven Smith: Firm: https://www.broughtonpartners.com/ Phone: 954-224-1733 Email: steve@broughtonpartners.com
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| Mass Tort Update 2026: Meta Settlement, Round Up, J&J Baby Powder, & Hernia Mesh Cases | Steve Smith Pt. 1 | 16 sept. 2026 | 00:30:40 | |
If you or a family member has a case in Talc, Roundup, Hernia Mesh, or the social media litigation, you've probably heard a settlement number in the news and wondered what it actually means for you. On this episode of Climate Change Environment Science & the Law with Gregg Goldfarb, host Gregg Goldfarb sits down with Steven Smith, Vice President of Broughton Partners, to unpack four major mass tort campaigns that are all reaching critical moments at once. Smith explains why J&J's $5.5 billion Talc settlement is really a floor, not a ceiling — with total payouts from this first wave expected closer to $8 billion, and no cap on what the company pays over time. He breaks down why a recent Supreme Court preemption ruling gutted the "failure to warn" claims in the Roundup litigation, while "design defect" claims may survive, and why the proposed class action's roughly $50,000 average case value has some claimants better off staying out of it. On Hernia Mesh, he details the split between Bard (which resolved lower-value cases early while holding back its biggest claims for a separate, stricter fund) and Covidien, where a recent verdict topped $66 million. And on social media, he walks through how Meta's $16.68 billion settlement with 29 state attorneys general is actually a step toward compensating individual families, not the end of the road. Throughout, Smith and Goldfarb stress that "qualified" is doing a lot of work in every one of these settlements — and that claimants should be talking to their own firm about where their specific case stands before assuming a headline number applies to them. What You'll Learn
Time Stamps: 0:00 – Cold open: $17 billion Meta settlement
Steven Smith is Vice President of Broughton Partners, a mass tort marketing and consulting firm, where he has spent nearly 20 years advising law firms and claimants across major litigations including Talc, Roundup, Hernia Mesh, Social Media, Camp Lejeune, PFAS, NEC, and Depo-Provera. Known industry-wide as "The Mass Tort Mentor," he works to help claimants get connected with qualified representation and to help law firms navigate complex, evolving litigation.
Contact / Follow Stephen Smith: Firm: https://www.broughtonpartners.com/ Phone: 954-224-1733 Email: steve@broughtonpartners.com
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| Is Your Cereal Lying to You? A Former Kellogg Insider Explains | Lisa Sutherland & Marion Nestle | 09 sept. 2026 | 00:23:54 | |
What does a cereal box actually tell you? A lot more than you'd think. On this episode, Gregg Goldfarb is joined by Lisa Sutherland, who spent years running nutrition strategy inside Kellogg, and Marion Nestle, one of the country's most well-known food policy critics, to unpack their new book, Sugarcoated. The two co-authors met almost two decades ago when Nestle got rare access to Kellogg's archive: every piece of cereal packaging the company had ever created, dating back to 1919. What they found sitting in that library became the foundation for a book that traces American food policy, marketing tactics, and health claims through the lens of the cereal aisle. The conversation digs into how sugar content in cereal has changed since Sutherland's time at Kellogg, why the toys that consumer advocates once got pulled from cereal boxes are quietly making a comeback, and how the FDA and watchdog groups have spent decades battling cereal makers over health claims that cross the line. Nestle and Sutherland don't paint food companies as villains — they're businesses answering to shareholders every quarter — but they make clear that understanding that incentive is the key to understanding everything on the shelf. Gregg also gets both authors' take on whether today's political moment, with food additives and health claims under new scrutiny, is a real opportunity for change or just more noise.
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Lisa Sutherland, PhD, is a public health–trained nutrition scientist and the former Vice President of Nutrition at Kellogg Company. She now works in academia, applying her food industry experience to public health education. Marion Nestle is a professor emerita of nutrition, food studies, and public health at New York University, the author of Food Politics, and a longtime critic of food industry marketing practices. She writes daily at foodpolitics.com.
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Contact / Follow Lisa Lisa Sutherland LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lasutherlandphd/
Get the book! Sugar Coated: Unboxing the Hidden Forces Shaping America's Favorite Breakfast Food: https://www.amazon.com/Sugar-Coated-Unboxing-Breakfast-California/dp/0520421272
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| J&J Talc Settlement Explained: Who Qualifies and What Happens Next | Cameron Stevenson | 27 août 2026 | 00:19:26 | |
Ten years. Three bankruptcies. Multiple trials. A lead plaintiffs' firm disqualified along the way. The Johnson & Johnson talc litigation has produced just about every issue a mass tort can produce, and for the tens of thousands of women waiting on it, the only question that ever mattered was whether it would actually resolve. On this episode of Climate Change Environment Science & the Law, host Gregg Goldfarb sits down with Cameron Stevenson, shareholder at Levin Papantonio and one of the primary attorneys involved in the litigation, to walk through the settlement that finally came together. Stevenson explains what "uncapped" means in practice, why the deal is built for current claimants rather than future ones, and why he believes the dollar for dollar recovery for those claimants is substantially better than what the $8.9 billion bankruptcy proposal would have delivered, since that plan would have absorbed future claims, state AG claims, and Canadian class claims and paid out over roughly 25 years. He also delivers the part of this episode that claimants most need to hear: having a filed case does not automatically mean qualifying. The settlement is built around epithelial ovarian cancer, and Stevenson explains why post-hysterectomy pathology is the document that determines eligibility, and why some cases filed early in the litigation may not make it through. From there, Gregg and Cameron lay out the process step by step: the registration window, the opt-in release, the proof phase, how a case gets plotted on the settlement grid, and the 95% participation threshold the deal has to clear. Stevenson also addresses future diagnoses, why ovarian cancer's long latency means new cases will keep surfacing for decades, and why anyone diagnosed down the road needs to be acutely aware of their own state's statute of limitations. The conversation closes with the reason this episode exists. Attorneys are inundated, calls are rushed, and clients are hanging up unsure of what they were just told. Gregg's call to action is simple: share this with someone who needs it, then take your questions back to your own lawyer.
Join Gregg and Cameron Stevenson on Climate Change Environment Science & the Law as they explore: 0:00 – "It Will Not Qualify"
Cameron Stevenson is a shareholder at Levin Papantonio and one of the primary attorneys involved in the Johnson & Johnson talcum powder litigation, a mass tort spanning more than a decade, three bankruptcy attempts, and multiple trials. He returns to the show to break down the settlement for the claimants and families who have been waiting on it.
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| Hernia Mesh Lawsuit Update: Covidien Verdict, Bard Settlement, and What Comes Next | Timothy O'Brien | 21 août 2026 | 00:18:51 | |
Larry Patterson went in for a routine hernia repair. He came out, eventually, with several inches of his bowel removed. Timothy O'Brien, board-certified trial attorney and shareholder at Levin Papantonio, just won $88 million for Patterson and his wife Tammy against Covidien, a Medtronic company. It is the largest compensatory award in fifteen years of mesh litigation, and the first of roughly 2,500 cases to reach a jury. The mesh, Symbotex, sits right against your intestines behind a collagen barrier meant to last 30 days. Covidien's own internal testing showed it was gone in under seven. They knew in 2003. O'Brien walks Gregg through the evidence that turned the trial, where sales staff swore to doctors the barrier lasted a month while R&D said otherwise in writing. He also maps the hernia mesh lawsuit landscape, from the Bard settlement covering 33,000 claimants to why Medtronic Covidien is the last major manufacturer still fighting, and what a bellwether verdict actually means for the thousands of people still waiting on their own cases
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Time Stamps 0:00 – "They are lying": the sales pitch vs. the truth
Timothy O'Brien is a board-certified trial attorney and shareholder at Levin Papantonio, where he has served as lead or co-lead counsel in mass tort litigation against major hernia mesh manufacturers, including Bard, Johnson & Johnson, and Medtronic Covidien. He recently helped secure an $88 million verdict in the first bellwether trial of the Covidien hernia mesh multidistrict litigation.
Contact / Follow Timothy O'Brien: Firm: Levin Papantonio Website: https://levinlaw.com
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| Plan to Save Florida's Environment | Candidate Richard Lamondin, Florida Senate District 38 | 14 août 2026 | 00:26:13 | |
Richard Lamondin and his brother started their company 13 years ago after reading that a fifth of all toilets leak, learning to replace them from YouTube videos, and going door to door at apartment communities. That business became ecofi, a national firm that cuts energy and water use in buildings. On this episode of Climate Change Environment Science & the Law, he tells host Gregg Goldfarb why that work led him to run for the Florida Senate in District 38. The through line is affordability. Richard lays out what he sees as the squeeze on Miami families, from preschool costs to rents to a property insurance market he says has become unaffordable, and argues that Florida's problem is one of priorities rather than funding. He also explains what a legislative supermajority is, why he says most of the decisions that touch daily life come from Tallahassee rather than Washington, and what breaking that math would change at the committee level. Gregg, an environmental lawyer, brings his own history to the table, including an early case in the Keys built on the argument that in South Florida the environment is the economy. From there the two get into coastal resilience: storm surge, living sea walls, mangroves, fish stocks, fertilizer runoff and algae blooms, and saltwater intrusion into the aquifer. Richard's case is that decades of inaction on coastal risk are a direct upstream cause of today's insurance bills. They also cover why South Florida has so little rooftop solar despite the climate, the Everglades restoration work Richard says has stalled, and what his first 100 days and first three bills would look like.
Join Gregg and Richard Lamondin on Climate Change Environment Science & the Law as they explore: TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 – "Can people actually make it here?" The real Florida crisis
Richard Lamondin is a born and raised Miamian and the co-founder and CEO of ecofi, a sustainability firm that works with real estate owners nationwide to reduce energy use, water use, and utility costs through renewables, LED lighting, water efficiency, and EV charging infrastructure. He and his brother started the company 13 years ago after learning to replace leaking toilets from YouTube videos and going door to door at apartment communities. He is a first-time candidate for the Florida Senate in District 38, which covers coastal Miami-Dade from Brickell and Key Biscayne to Homestead, where he is challenging the district's incumbent.
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| The Future of Solar with Bill McKibben: Farmers, Plug-In Solar & the Iran Conflict | 05 août 2026 | 00:18:34 | |
Sunlight travels 93 million miles to reach Earth, and as Bill McKibben points out on this episode of Climate Change Environment Science & the Law, none of those miles pass through the Strait of Hormuz. Host Gregg Goldfarb sits down with the bestselling author of "Here Comes the Sun" to unpack why the Iran conflict, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, is becoming the second energy shock of the decade, and why it's pushing Asian nations that depend on oil and gas shipped through the Gulf to accelerate their pivot to solar, wind, and batteries. Bill breaks down the numbers behind China's clean energy build-out, explains why California now generates more than half its electricity from the sun thanks to massive battery buildout, and makes the case that renewables are no longer a fringe bet but the more reliable, and often cheaper — choice for most of the world. The conversation then turns to American farmland, where Bill separates fact from fiction on solar leasing: the stable income it provides farmers, the rise of agrivoltaics (from French vineyards seeing a jump in Chardonnay yields to sheep grazing beneath panels in New England), and why devoting a small share of U.S. farmland to solar could meet 100% of the country's energy needs. He closes with a practical tip anyone can use right now, inexpensive, plug-in balcony solar panels that require no electrician and are now legal in ten states, with more expected to follow.
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Bill McKibben is a bestselling author and one of the world's leading environmental advocates, known for decades of work sounding the alarm on climate change while championing practical solutions like the rise of solar power. He is the founder of 350.org, a global grassroots climate advocacy organization, and Third Act, which mobilizes Americans over 60 for action on climate and democracy. His latest book, "Here Comes the Sun," explores the accelerating global shift to renewable energy.
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| The 28th Amendment: One Man's Plan to Fix a Broken Constitution | Tom Teicher | 29 juil. 2026 | 00:32:22 | |
Is the Constitution built to handle the next 250 years, or is it time for a real mechanism for change? Tom Teicher, a constitutional thought leader, spent years developing a proposal for a 28th Amendment that would finally give structure to Article Five's long-dormant constitutional convention option. Cut to the Chase: Gregg sits down with Tom to break down how his plan would work: 153 impartial delegates chosen by state legislatures under an 80% supermajority requirement, closed-door sessions modeled on 1787, a two-thirds override for Congress, and ratification by direct popular vote rather than the states. They dig into why only 17 amendments have passed in over two centuries, what issues a modern convention might tackle, and why Tom insists the process must stay above party politics.
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Tom Teicher is a constitutional thought leader and citizen advocate for reforming Article Five of the U.S. Constitution. With a law degree and a background largely in the nonprofit sector, he has spent years developing a detailed proposal for a 28th Amendment that would establish a structured, recurring constitutional convention process. His proposal has been shaped through public feedback since 2022, including a widely shared explainer video released in 2024 and a written essay published in 2025, and has been reviewed by a constitutional law professor.
Contact / Follow Tom Teicher: Website: TomTeicher.com
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| Every Continent, 50 Years, No Regrets: Building a Career You Love | Ron Magill | 27 juil. 2026 | 00:14:48 | |
When Ron Magill announced his retirement on February 15th, plenty of people assumed South Florida was losing its most recognizable voice in the animal world.
On this episode of Cut to the Chase: host Gregg Goldfarb sits down with Ron to set the record straight. He retired from the county, moved his office about 30 yards north, and took on a new role as Goodwill Ambassador and Conservation Liaison for the Zoo Miami Foundation. Ron walks through the work ahead of him, including building the Ron Magill Conservation Endowment, the largest conservation endowment at the zoo, where none of the money can be spent at the zoo itself and goes entirely toward protecting animals in the wild. He also shares the travel programs he's leading, from 11 national parks across five states to polar bears in Churchill and a return voyage to Antarctica.
The conversation turns personal when Ron shares the story of the animal that changed his life. It was a squirrel that came down from a tree during recess, at a time when he was a Spanish-speaking kid being bullied so badly he'd retreated into his shell. He also weighs in on why Miami has become what he calls the Ellis Island of exotic animals, what's realistically possible with pythons and iguanas at this point, and why he's profoundly concerned about the rollback of environmental protections at a national level.
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Ron Magill has spent more than four decades educating millions about wildlife and inspiring generations to care about conservation. After 46 years working under Miami-Dade County, he now serves as Goodwill Ambassador and Conservation Liaison for the Zoo Miami Foundation, where he leads the foundation's travel program and continues building the Ron Magill Conservation Endowment. He is also a USA Nikon Ambassador and wildlife photographer who has set foot on every continent and visited Africa more than 50 times.
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| When Your Boss Asks You Out: Workplace Harassment, Retaliation & Your Rights | Jesse Weinstein | 18 juil. 2026 | 00:34:12 | |
Has a boss ever asked you to drinks or dinner, and something about it felt off? On this episode of Cut to the Chase: host Gregg Goldfarb sits down with Jesse Weinstein, a partner at Phillips & Associates who has recovered nearly $40 million for employees facing harassment, discrimination, and retaliation at work. Jesse walks through why office happy hours create risk, why HR exists to protect the company rather than the employee, and what retaliation looks like long before someone actually gets fired. He also breaks down medical leave, caregiver rights, and the protections available to pregnant employees, including what happens when people return from parental leave to find their role has quietly disappeared. Practicing across New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, Jesse shares how to document harassment the right way, what New York City's around-the-clock liability standard means for off-hours conduct, and why reading your employee handbook before anything happens could make or break a future case.
Join Gregg and Jesse Weinstein on Cut to the Chase as they explore: What You'll Learn
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Jesse Weinstein is a partner at Phillips & Associates, where he represents employees facing harassment, discrimination, and retaliation across New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Over eight years of practice, he has recovered nearly $40 million for clients, with a focus on advocating for women in lower-power roles who often don't know their workplace rights.
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| Separating Fact From Fiction on Plastics: A Materials Scientist's 5,000-Study Review | Dr. Chris DeArmitt | 12 juil. 2026 | 00:31:36 | |
Is plastic really the environmental villain it's often portrayed to be, or have politics and misinformation overtaken the science? Dr. Chris DeArmitt, founder of the Plastics Research Council, spent thousands of unpaid hours reviewing more than 5,000 peer-reviewed studies to find out. Host Gregg sits down with Dr. DeArmitt to unpack why plastic makes up just half of one percent of the materials we use, why the "floating island" of ocean plastic doesn't exist, what's actually driving anti-plastic campaigns, and why microplastics may not be the health threat headlines suggest. It's a candid, evidence-first conversation that challenges nearly everything the public has been told about plastic. Join Gregg and Dr. Chris DeArmitt on Cut to the Chase as they explore: What You'll Learn
Dr. Chris DeArmitt is the founder of the Plastics Research Council and Phantom Plastics, and a materials scientist recognized as one of the world's leading independent authorities on plastics, microplastics, and the environment. He is the author of The Plastics Paradox and Shattering the Plastics Illusion, both based on his review of thousands of peer-reviewed studies, and both available as free downloads in multiple languages. His research is unfunded by industry, and his conclusions have been reviewed and endorsed by scientists and toxicologists internationally.
The resources mentioned in this episode are: Book: The Plastics Paradox by Dr. Chris DeArmitt Book: Shattering the Plastics Illusion by Dr. Chris DeArmitt SODIS (Solar Water Disinfection) method, referenced for reused PET bottles INC-4 plastics treaty meeting, Ottawa Papermetaller / Eco Loop plastic bag recycling process, Germany Prior appearances: 60 Minutes with Scott Pelley, The Jordan Harbinger Show
Contact / Follow Dr. Chris DeArmitt: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisdearmitt/ Dr. DeArmitt's books are available for free download in multiple languages.
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| GLP-1s, Peptides & Testosterone: What Your Doctor Isn't Telling You | Fabian Calvo | 03 juil. 2026 | 00:27:54 | |
One in eight Americans is already on a GLP-1. Within the next 12 to 24 months, that number could jump to one in two. And most people have no idea where these drugs actually come from — or what's really in them. In this episode of Cut to the Chase: with Gregg Goldfarb, Gregg sits down with Fabian Calvo — longevity industry insider, pharmaceutical supply chain strategist, and CEO of WellSync — to pull back the curtain on the global drug supply chain, the real science behind peptides and testosterone therapy, and what it actually takes to live a longer, healthier life. If you've ever taken a medication, wondered about GLP-1s, or heard about peptides and had no idea where to start — this episode is essential listening.
Join Gregg and Fabian on Cut to the Chase as they discuss:
KEY MOMENTS 00:00 — GLP-1s, peptides, and why this conversation matters right now 01:30 — How the pharmaceutical supply chain actually works 03:00 — Why 95% of generic drugs come from China and India 05:00 — What is a peptide? The simplest explanation you'll hear 07:30 — BPC-157, the "Wolverine stack," and what the science says 10:00 — Fabian's background: from real estate to pharmaceutical supply chain CEO 13:00 — The broken U.S. healthcare model and the chronic disease epidemic 16:00 — Female hormone therapy: the NIH study that was completely debunked 19:00 — Testosterone therapy: what's changed, what's FDA-approved, and who it's for 22:00 — NAD, NMN, and Dr. David Sinclair's research explained 25:00 — Rapamycin, Easter Island, and the most exciting longevity drug you've never heard of 29:00 — Blue zones, Japan, and why community might be the best longevity medicine 33:00 — America's drug supply at geopolitical risk — what's being done 37:00 — Why Americans pay more for drugs than any other country 40:00 — Pharmacy benefit managers explained — and why they're a problem 44:00 — What medicine looks like in 10 years and the three pillars to start with today
Fabian Calvo is a longevity industry insider and pharmaceutical supply chain strategist with over a decade of experience at the intersection of drug regulation, compound pharmacy networks, and healthcare access. He is the founder of New Care Pharmaceuticals, an FDA-compliant importer of active pharmaceutical ingredients, and CEO and board member of WellSync, a tech infrastructure company whose platform Boom RX has been placed in over 10,000 medical clinics, med spas, and aesthetics practices across the United States. Fabian has met with FDA leadership including former FDA head Dr. Marty Makary, and has traveled extensively to China and India to vet pharmaceutical sourcing. His mission is to help people live healthier, longer lives through proactive, data-driven healthcare.
The resources mentioned in this episode are:
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| Why Organizations Really Fail — A Retired Lt. Colonel Explains | Jacob Bustoz | 26 juin 2026 | 00:19:33 | |
Leadership gets tested when the stakes are high and failure isn't an option — and few understand that better than someone who led where decisions carried life-and-death consequences. In this episode of Cut to the Chase, Gregg Goldfarb sits down with Jacob "Jake" Bustoz, a retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel, on how military leadership translates to the civilian business world. From combat medic to the Medical Service Corps and operations across NATO missions and military medical institutions, Jake brings a perspective that's equal parts disciplined and deeply human. Now working with organizations in healthcare, technology, and government, he explains why clarity is a leader's most overlooked strategic asset — and how a company's handling of complexity, talent, and internal politics determines whether it scales or stalls.
Join Gregg and Jake as they explore:
TIME STAMPS 0:00 — Cold open: the hook (why organizations fail, leadership, hiring, the human side of healthcare) 1:00 — Welcome: leadership tested when failure isn't an option 2:02 — From the military to enterprise operations: how the transition happened 3:09 — Why the U.S. military may be the best leadership academy in the world (and the Army turns 250) 4:01 — College, trades, AI anxiety, and declining military recruitment 5:35 — Life after retirement: reinventing identity and seeking out discomfort 6:49 — Helping enterprises operate in complexity, and clarity as a strategic asset 8:12 — Why organizations really fail: visibility into how value gets created 8:52 — Taking the personality out of the equation at the top 10:23 — Talent and team building: why hiring is the most important decision 12:26 — Finding talent in healthcare and remembering it's still a business 14:27 — Empathy, conviction, and the human dimension of care 15:39 — What to do when the "head honcho" is the problem 16:58 — Being a "transformation-focused" executive and challenging the status quo 18:00 — Closing: how to reach Jake
Jacob Jake Bustoz is a retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel and a transformation-focused operations executive. He began his career as a combat medic before commissioning into the Medical Service Corps, going on to lead across NATO missions, healthcare systems, and military medical institutions — including operations supporting roughly 30,000 patients and 200 staff, alongside colleges, research centers, and faculty. Today, Jake helps organizations in healthcare, technology, and government sectors design the systems, operating models, and capabilities they need to scale and perform reliably. His work centers on a single idea: that clarity — visibility into how a business truly creates value and makes decisions — is one of the most powerful strategic assets a leader can have. He is also affiliated with Duke University.
Contact Jacob Bustoz: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-bustoz-978896161/ Email: jbustoz@icloud.com
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| How to Make a Documentary in 2026 | Steve Dabal | 21 juin 2026 | 00:21:50 | |
The barrier to making your first film has never been lower, and this episode breaks down exactly how to start. In Part 2 of his conversation with host Gregg Goldfarb, filmmaker Steve Dabal pulls back the curtain on how his documentary Italian Wannabe came together: shot largely on a phone, edited by hand from terabytes of footage, and finished through community crowdfunding. Steve makes the case that you don't need a perfect subject or a big budget to begin. You need a story you care about and the willingness to start filming. From the free tools that turn a phone into a cinema camera, to why short films are the best reps a beginner can get, to how AI is quietly reshaping what independent filmmakers can afford, Steve offers a grounded look at the craft and the business of documentary work today, and why "make the thing" matters far more than worrying about how it will be received.
Join Gregg and Steve on Cut to the Chase as they explore:
KEY MOMENTS 00:00 — Cold open: which films "climb the ladder"
Steve Dabal is an Italian-American director, cinematographer, and editor with a deep VFX background and a focus on non-fiction storytelling. As co-founder and Creative Director of The Family, a New York-based production house, he has interviewed subjects ranging from Scarlett Johansson and Fortune 500 CEOs to war veterans and 9/11 survivors. His work has screened at SXSW, the New York Film Festival, and internationally. Italian Wannabe is his debut feature documentary. The film sold out five screenings at the 2026 Palm Springs International Film Festival and was also an official selection at the Berkshire International Film Festival. The film was directed, shot, and edited by Dabal, and produced with The Family in association with Current Mindset.
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| Slow Down, Start Over: What Italy Taught a Burned-Out Filmmaker | Steve Dabal Interview | Italian Wannabe | 11 juin 2026 | 00:18:02 | |
Most of us are moving faster than ever — more content, more hustle, more output. But what if the most powerful thing you could do right now is stop? In this episode of Cut to the Chase: with Gregg Goldfarb, Gregg sits down with filmmaker Steve Dabal, director of Italian Wannabe — a feature documentary that sold out five screenings at the 2026 Palm Springs International Film Festival and is now doing pop-up screenings across the country. Italian Wannabe follows chef Bill Disselhorst — co-founder of Fiore Market Cafe, one of America's Top 100 restaurants — as he walks away from his Los Angeles life and returns to Casperia, a small medieval village an hour north of Rome, where he and his late wife Anne first fell in love with Italian food, slow living, and the kind of community that doesn't exist on a screen. What started as one man's grief became a meditation on reinvention, passion, and what it really means to belong somewhere. Join Gregg and Steve on Cut to the Chase: as they discuss:
How chef Bill Disselhorst built one of America's Top 100 restaurants — and what happened when he lost it all Why the village of Casperia, Italy holds the secret to a life most of us only dream about What Italian Wannabe is really about — and why it's not just a food documentary How Steve went from a year of no work and near burnout to making his first feature film with a borrowed camera Why community is the most underrated currency in business, film, and life What the film festival circuit looks like right now — and why it has never been a better time to make a documentary The one lesson from Bill Disselhorst that will change how you treat every person you meet
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00:00 — Gregg introduces Italian Wannabe and filmmaker Steve Dabal 01:30 — What Italian Wannabe is really about and how it began 03:00 — How Steve met Bill at Fiore Market Cafe during film school 05:00 — The village of Casperia, Italy and why Bill keeps going back 07:30 — The contrast between hustle culture and the Italian slow life 10:00 — How Bill's approach to community changed how Steve lives and works 13:00 — The one habit — asking people their names — that builds real connection 16:00 — How the writers' strike and a year without work led to the film 19:00 — What it takes to make a documentary today — no degree, no big budget required 22:00 — Italian Wannabe's journey: from borrowed camera to Palm Springs Film Festival sellout 25:00 — Why this film will make you rethink what you're chasing
Guest Bio: Steve Dabal is an Italian-American director, cinematographer, and editor with a deep VFX background and a focus on non-fiction storytelling. As co-founder and Creative Director of The Family, a New York-based production house, he has interviewed subjects ranging from Scarlett Johansson and Fortune 500 CEOs to war veterans and 9/11 survivors. His work has screened at SXSW, the New York Film Festival, and internationally. Italian Wannabe is his debut feature documentary. The film sold out five screenings at the 2026 Palm Springs International Film Festival and was also an official selection at the Berkshire International Film Festival. The film was directed, shot, and edited by Dabal, and produced with The Family in association with Current Mindset. Resources Mentioned:
Learn more about Italian Wannabe and follow the film's festival and pop-up screening tour Learn more about Fiore Market Cafe, chef Bill Disselhorst's legendary South Pasadena restaurant, one of America's Top 100 restaurants Learn more about the village of Casperia, Italy — one hour north of Rome — featured throughout the documentary Learn more about The Family, Steve Dabal's New York-based production company Follow the Italian Wannabe pop-up screening tour to find a screening near you
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| The War on Science: Climate, Misinformation & How to Fight Back | Dr. Michael Mann | 10 juin 2026 | 00:45:36 | |
Science is under attack, and not by accident. In this episode of Cut to the Chase, Gregg Goldfarb sits down with Dr. Michael E. Mann, one of the world's leading climate scientists, to expose the coordinated, well-financed campaign working to discredit research, intimidate scientists, and pull public opinion away from the facts. From the "hockey stick" graph that made him a target to the death threats, the gutting of federal science agencies, and the way climate denial and vaccine misinformation merged into one anti-science machine, Mann lays out how we got here — and where the openings to fight back actually are. Co-author with Dr. Peter Hotez of the new book Science Under Siege, Mann brings candor and a surprising amount of hope to a heavy subject: why he never backed down, and what he tells students who still dream of becoming scientists. Join Gregg and Dr. Michael Mann on Cut to the Chase as they explore:
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Dr. Michael E. Mann is a presidential distinguished professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Science at the University of Pennsylvania, where he directs the Penn Center for Science, Sustainability, and the Media. One of the world's most influential climate scientists, he is best known for the "hockey stick" graph, which became an iconic and fiercely contested symbol of human-caused climate change. His latest book, Science Under Siege: How to Fight the Five Most Powerful Forces that Threaten Our World (PublicAffairs, 2025), is co-authored with vaccine scientist Dr. Peter J. Hotez and examines the political and ideological forces driving today's attacks on science, and how the public can fight back. He is also the co-author, with the late Pulitzer Prize–winning cartoonist Tom Toles, of The Madhouse Effect. Named to Bloomberg News's list of the 50 most influential people in 2013, Mann has spent decades at the intersection of science, policy, and public communication, defending evidence-based research in the face of organized denial and personal attacks.
The resources mentioned in this episode are: Book:
Earlier Book Referenced: The Madhouse Effect — by Michael E. Mann & Tom Toles
Learn More: Dr. Michael Mann — michaelmann.net
Topics & People Referenced: Dr. Peter Hotez · the "hockey stick" graph · the EPA endangerment finding · attribution science & climate liability · the MAHA movement
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| Talc Lawsuit Update: J&J Bankruptcy Dismissed, Trials Ahead | Cameron Stephenson | 28 mai 2026 | 00:31:20 | |
One of the largest mass tort litigations in U.S. history is heating up, and this episode breaks down exactly what you need to know. From the collapse of Johnson & Johnson's third bankruptcy attempt to the current push for bellwether trials and remands, attorney Cameron Stephenson of Levin Papantonio gives a candid, insider look at where the talc litigation stands and what plaintiffs, attorneys, and affected individuals can expect in the months ahead. Host Greg is joined by Cameron to unpack the science behind asbestos contamination in talc, the latency period for ovarian cancer and mesothelioma diagnoses, why J&J's litigation tactics have drawn fierce criticism, and what a realistic path to settlement actually looks like.
Join Gregg and Cameron on Cut to the Chase as they explore:
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Cameron Stephenson is an attorney at Levin Papantonio, one of the country's leading plaintiffs' litigation firms. With a track record of significant courtroom victories, Cameron holds leadership positions in several of the largest mass tort litigations in the U.S., including the talc/ovarian cancer MDL and the Ozempic litigation. Stephenson is an active advocate for coordination among plaintiffs' counsel in the talc litigation, offering trial school resources, deposition packages, and case preparation support to attorneys across the country.
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| Is Your Crisis Plan Outdated? Itay Ben Horin on What Leaders Get Wrong | Itay Ben Horin | 20 mai 2026 | 00:34:40 | |
Crisis doesn't care about your schedule, and when it hits, the difference between survival and collapse comes down to judgment, preparation, and who you have in your corner. In this episode of Cut to the Chase, Gregg Goldfarb sits down with Itay Ben Horin, one of Israel's leading crisis strategists and owner of Israel's largest communications consulting firm, Ben Horin & Alexandroitz, to unpack what a real crisis looks like and how the best leaders navigate it. From his new English-language book — Crisis Management: Inside Views of How Business and Political Giants Won or Lost Big — to his firsthand role in the 50-day campaign to free Israeli child hostages following October 7th, Itay brings a perspective that is equal parts strategic and deeply human. He walks through 16 case studies covering figures from Lance Armstrong and Bill Clinton to Netanyahu and Chancellor Merkel, extracting the universal lessons buried inside some of history's most high-profile meltdowns and comebacks. Join Gregg and Itay on Cut to the Chase as they explore:
KEY MOMENTS 0:00 — The opening hook: leadership under real pressure 0:26 — Introducing Itay Ben Horin and what crisis strategy really means 2:03 — When does a bad moment become a crisis? 3:39 — Inside the book: 16 case studies of political and business giants 4:44 — The October 7th hostage crisis and Itay's 50-day campaign for the children 7:03 — The #1 principle: understand your path to victory before you act 9:32 — Lance Armstrong: the cost of refusing to cut your losses 17:04 — Timing is everything, acting too fast or too slow, both kill you 23:03 — The biggest mistakes leaders make when facing a crisis 25:10 — Why 2026 demands a completely different crisis playbook 29:44 — Netanyahu's first primaries; the origin of his 'always attack' strategy 33:02 — Closing: why preparation is the only real competitive advantage
Itay Ben Horin is one of Israel's foremost crisis strategists and the owner of Ben Horin & Alexandroitz, Israel's largest communications consulting firm. With over 25 years of experience advising politicians, corporations, and public institutions through their most critical moments, Itay has been in the room when the stakes couldn't be higher — and has consistently delivered results under pressure. His book, Crisis Management: Inside Views of How Business and Political Giants Won or Lost Big, was a bestseller in Israel in its Hebrew edition and has now been translated into English — featuring 16 real-world case studies and a new chapter on his role in the October 7th hostage crisis. Itay's frameworks have helped clients ranging from global CEOs to heads of state understand that how you handle a crisis is one of the most defining tests of leadership. His coaching methodology focuses on what he calls the "people side" of business: developing leaders who can communicate clearly, build trust, hold teams accountable, and inspire organizations to reach their next level.
The resources mentioned in this episode are:
Contact Itay Ben Horin / Ben Horin & Alexandroitz: Website: https://ibh.co.il/en/
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| Alignment, Mindset & Leadership: The Three Things Holding Your Company Back | Monte Wyatt | 15 mai 2026 | 00:25:29 | |
Leadership gaps, not bad ideas, are what stop most companies from scaling. In this episode of Cut to the Chase, Gregg Goldfarb sits down with Monte Wyatt, CEO of Adding Zeros, to unpack why mid-size businesses stall and what it actually takes to break through. From executive alignment and abundance mindset to cultures that outlast any perks package, Monte shares 25 years of hard-won frameworks — including what happens when the problem turns out to be the CEO.
Join Gregg and Monte on Cut to the Chase as they discuss: - Why most scaling companies aren't truly aligned — and what alignment actually means
KEY MOMENTS 0:00 — Why companies hit walls between startup and scale
Monte Wyatt is the CEO of Adding Zeros, a business executive coaching firm, and has spent over 25 years helping mid-size companies build the leadership, alignment, and strategy they need to scale. Ranked #3 globally among organizational culture professionals in 2025, Monte has worked with companies across virtually every industry — from healthcare and construction to retail and farm cooperatives — helping their executive teams think bigger, execute better, and build cultures that last. His coaching methodology focuses on what he calls the "people side" of business: developing leaders who can communicate clearly, build trust, hold teams accountable, and inspire organizations to reach their next level.
The resources mentioned in this episode are: - Executive Team Alignment Scorecard — Find out how aligned your team really is: coachmonte.com/mpodcast
Connect with Monte on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/montewyatt/ Monte Wyatt / Adding Zeros Website: http://www.AddZerosNow.com
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| A PASTOR, BOY SCOUTS, AN EPSTEIN ISLAND! EPISODE HIGHLIGHT WITH JASON JOY AND CURTIS GARRISON | 05 mai 2026 | 00:11:36 | |
A pastor in Oklahoma. The Boy Scouts of America. Epstein's island. Three scandals, the same attorneys, banks, and insurance companies — hiding in plain sight. In this episode highlight of Cut to the Chase: with Gregg Goldfarb, South Florida mass tort attorney Gregg Goldfarb sits down with trial attorney Jason Joy and survivor advocate Curtis Garrison to expose the disturbing pattern connecting America's biggest institutional abuse cases, and why survivor justice keeps getting derailed before it ever reaches a courtroom. This isn't conspiracy theory. This is public record, and it's one of the most important conversations about survivor justice you'll hear this year. In this highlight, Gregg, Jason, and Curtis break down:
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| The $2.5 Billion Boy Scouts Bankruptcy — And Why Victims Are Getting Almost Nothing | Jason Joy & Curtis Garrison | 24 avr. 2026 | 00:19:21 | |
The system was supposed to protect them. Instead, it's being used to silence them. In this episode of Cut to the Chase: with Gregg Goldfarb, South Florida mass tort attorney Gregg Goldfarb sits down with trial attorney Jason Joy and survivor advocate Curtis Garrison to give a critical update on the legal battles reshaping how America handles child sexual abuse cases — from landmark NDA legislation to the corruption hiding inside the Boy Scouts bankruptcy. This is one of the most important conversations happening in law right now — and most people have no idea it's unfolding. Join Gregg, Jason, and Curtis on Cut to the Chase: as they discuss:
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Guest Bios Jason Joy Jason Joy is a trial attorney who represents survivors of child sexual abuse, including Boy Scouts claimants and clergy abuse victims. He has fought to maximize case values for survivors and is actively working to bring cases to trial rather than accepting inadequate settlements driven by litigation financing interests. Curtis Garrison Curtis Garrison is a Boy Scouts survivor and the founder of Speak Out to Stop Child Sexual Abuse (SOScsa.org), a nonprofit advocacy organization fighting to eliminate statute of limitations on child sex abuse cases and ban NDAs in abuse settlements nationwide. Curtis travels to state capitols and Washington D.C. to advocate for survivors and push landmark legislation forward. The resources mentioned in this episode are:
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| $166 Billion in TARIFF Refunds — Is Your Business Owed Money? | Steve Smith Broughton Partners | 16 avr. 2026 | 00:05:46 | |
The Supreme Court has ruled — and $166 billion in tariff refunds are on the table. But most businesses don't even know they qualify. In this episode of Cut to the Chase:, mass tort attorney Gregg Goldfarb sits down with Steve Smith, VP of Business Development at Broughton Partners, to break down what the Supreme Court's tariff ruling means for American businesses, who's eligible for a refund, and how to get into the process before it's too late. If you're a South Florida business owner, a company that paid tariffs on imported goods, or an attorney with clients who did — this episode is essential listening. Join Gregg and Steve on "Cut to the Chase:" as they discuss: How $166 billion in refunds has been identified — surpassing opioids and big tobacco settlements Why mid-size businesses doing over $5M/year are most at risk of missing out —and why waiting could mean losing refund eligibility entirely How attorney Michael Watts has built a system to represent affected businesses and get them their money back How law firms in port cities can co-counsel with Watts and get involved in this mass tort opportunity right now KEY MOMENTS 00:00 — The tariff ruling and what's at stake for businesses 00:35 — Gregg introduces the topic and Steve Smith 01:21 — The $166 billion refund figure explained 02:10 — Why most businesses have no idea how to claim their money 02:53 — How law firms can co-counsel with Michael Watts 03:19 — How Broughton Partners is targeting and signing up claimants 03:39 — Is this for consumers or businesses? 04:14 — How the tariff worked as a hidden American tax 05:03 — How to get involved and reach out Guest Bio Steve Smith is the VP of Business Development at Broughton Partners, where he helps law firms navigate and scale within the mass tort and litigation space. With over 20 years of experience in sales, marketing, and business development — including more than a decade focused specifically on legal marketing — Steve has worked closely with many of the nation's top firms on case acquisition, intake strategy, and litigation growth. Through his work, he specializes in connecting law firms with qualified claimants, vetted litigators, and data-driven strategies that help firms expand into complex litigation while managing risk. The resources mentioned in this episode are: Learn more about the Supreme Court's tariff ruling and which tariffs were deemed unconstitutional, triggering the $166 billion refund process. Explore how the tariff refund process works and which businesses — particularly those doing over $5 million annually in affected imports — may qualify for representation. Learn more about attorney Michael Watts and his firm's work building out the legal framework to represent businesses seeking tariff refunds. Contact Steve Smith at Broughton Partners if you are a law firm or business interested in getting connected with the refund process: Email: steve@broughtonpartners.com Phone: 954-224-1733 Want to hear more tariff litigation updates and legal issues shaping our communities, affecting everyday people? Subscribe to Cut to the Chase:: with Gregg Goldfarb. | |||
| Mass Tort Update 2026: Roundup Settlement, PFAS Litigation & Uber Cases | Steve Smith | 08 avr. 2026 | 00:21:01 | |
Mass tort litigation is heating up in 2026 — and this episode breaks down the cases making the biggest impact right now. From a major proposed settlement in the Roundup litigation to growing momentum around PFAS "forever chemical" cases, and ongoing lawsuits tied to Uber safety concerns, this episode gives you a clear, insider view of where things stand. Gregg Goldfarb is joined by Steve Smith of Broughton Partners, to unpack the latest updates, explain what they mean for claimants and attorneys, and highlight why this year could be a turning point for mass tort law. Join Gregg and Steve on "Cut to the Chase" as they discuss: What the proposed Roundup settlement means and why some attorneys are concerned about case values How PFAS contamination became a nationwide legal and public health issue Why 2026 could bring major resolutions across multiple mass tort cases The reality behind Uber lawsuits and ongoing safety concerns How mass tort litigation is evolving for law firms and claimants KEY MOMENTS Uber lawsuits teaser and what's coming in this episode Why 2026 could be a major year for mass torts Roundup settlement update and proposed payout structure Why who you partner with in litigation matters PFAS cases explained: "forever chemicals" and water contamination The scale of PFAS exposure across the U.S. Camp Lejeune updates and what's changing Uber lawsuits: safety concerns and allegations explained How mass tort opportunities are evolving for law firms How to get involved in mass tort litigation Steve Smith is the VP of Business Development at Broughton Partners, where he helps law firms navigate and scale within the mass tort space. With over 20 years of experience in sales, marketing, and business development — including more than a decade focused specifically on legal marketing — Steve has worked closely with many of the nation's top firms on case acquisition, intake strategy, and mass tort growth. Through his work, he specializes in connecting law firms with qualified claimants, vetted litigators, and data-driven strategies that help firms expand into complex litigation while managing risk.
The resources mentioned in this episode are: Learn more about the proposed Roundup settlement, including the tiered payout structure, residential-use claims, and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma cases discussed in this episode. Explore PFAS "forever chemicals" litigation, including firefighter exposure, drinking water contamination, and the push toward a broader resolution of these cases. Learn more about Camp Lejeune water contamination claims and how changes to the statute of limitations have allowed affected individuals to pursue legal action. Watch the film "Falling Waters" referenced in the episode for background on early environmental contamination litigation and how these cases first came to light. Stay informed on Uber-related litigation involving passenger safety concerns, background check practices, and ongoing multidistrict litigation. Learn more about Paraquat litigation and its alleged link to Parkinson's disease, including both MDL and state court case developments.
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| Social Media ADDICTION Lawsuit: Jury Finds META Algorithms HARMFUL to Kids! | 01 avr. 2026 | 00:14:22 | |
The verdict is in. In one of the first major trials in the social media addiction litigation, juries have now ruled — and the implications are massive. In this episode of Cut to the Chase, Steve Smith returns to break down what just happened in the Meta lawsuit, including verdicts in both New Mexico and Los Angeles, and what they reveal about how social media platforms are designed. This is no longer theory. The courts have now recognized that these platforms may be engineered for addiction — and that harm to children is real. What You'll Learn: What the Meta lawsuit verdict actually proved Key Insight: This case isn't about what users post. It's about how platforms are built to keep you scrolling — and what happens when that design causes real harm. Guest: Steve Smith Vice President of Business Development, Broughton Partners Why This Matters: If you're a parent, attorney, or even just someone who spends hours a day on your phone, this conversation will change how you think about social media. Because the question is no longer if these platforms are addictive… It's what happens now that it's been proven. Subscribe for more: Real conversations on law, business, and the cases shaping our world. Join the conversation: Do you think social media companies should be held legally responsible for addiction? #Meta #SocialMedia #Addiction #TechNews #Lawsuit #MentalHealth #Parenting #MassTorts #LegalNews #Algorithms | |||
| The Meta Lawsuit & Social Media Addiction: Before the Verdict with Steve Smith | 27 mars 2026 | 00:31:10 | |
Breaking news: The first trial in the social media addiction lawsuits — with Mark Zuckerberg himself testifying — is now making headlines. But what is this litigation actually about… and why does it matter? In this episode of Cut to the Chase, Stephen Smith of Broad Partners breaks down the rapidly growing wave of lawsuits against Big Tech — including Meta — and what's really happening behind the algorithms powering social media, video games, and online platforms. Spoiler: We cover: • What the Meta lawsuit is about and why Zuckerberg took the stand This is Part 1 of a 3-part series unpacking one of the most important legal and cultural battles happening today. If you have kids, work in tech, or spend hours a day on your phone… this episode will change how you see it. 👇 Drop your take in the comments: — Subscribe for more real conversations on law, business, and life. #Meta #MarkZuckerberg #SocialMedia #TechNews #Addiction #MentalHealth #Parenting #Roblox #Gaming #Lawsuit | |||
| From Mourning to Moving On: DIVORCE Survival Tips from a LAWYER | Brett Feinstein | 18 mars 2026 | 00:13:07 | |
If you got served divorce papers today… would you know what to do? From the moment you're served, everything you do matters. One wrong reaction can impact your case, your custody situation, and your future. In this episode of Cut to the Chase: Podcast, host Gregg Goldfarb continues his conversation with Attorney Brett Feinstein to break down exactly what happens when a divorce begins — and more importantly, how to handle it without making costly emotional mistakes. What to expect in this episode of Cut to the Chase:What to do immediately after being served divorce papers Why your first reaction can hurt your case How to avoid emotional decisions that backfire legally What divorce actually looks like during and after the process The truth about 50/50 custody and what you can (and can't) prove How to mentally and physically prepare for life after divorce Real courtroom stories that show how emotional things can ge
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| Divorce Attorney Shares Tips to Avoid Divorce | Brett Feinstein | 11 mars 2026 | 00:12:21 | |
What really happens when "happily ever after" doesn't last? In this episode of Cut to the Chase: Podcast, host Gregg Goldfarb continues his conversation with Attorney Brett Feinstein to unpack the emotional and financial realities of divorce. From the moment couples start questioning their relationship to the difficult process of legally separating their lives, Brett shares candid advice on how to navigate one of life's most challenging transitions. Divorce can quickly turn emotional, but Brett explains why treating it more like a business transaction can lead to smoother outcomes for everyone involved. He highlights common triggers that lead couples toward divorce, the mistakes people make before speaking with a lawyer, and the importance of honest communication before making life-altering decisions. You'll also hear practical guidance on mediation, preparing financially for divorce, and the dangers of trying to "win" every small detail. Along the way, Brett brings humor and hard-earned wisdom from decades of experience helping people navigate the end of a marriage. Stay tuned for part 3 to learn the next steps in filing for divorce. What to expect in this episode:
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| What Every Couple Should Do Before Getting Married | Attorney Brett Feinstein | 04 mars 2026 | 00:10:01 | |
What if the smartest way to say "I do" is to think like a CEO? In this episode of Cut to the Chase: Podcast, host Gregg Goldfarb sits down with Brett Feinstein, a family lawyer, for a candid conversation about the legal realities of marriage, prenups, and divorce. With decades in the trenches of family and business law, Brett shares what people should actually consider before getting married and why protecting your future doesn't mean you love someone less. From the uncomfortable prenup conversation to honest financial transparency, this episode explores how modern relationships are shifting and why more couples are approaching marriage as both an emotional commitment and a financial partnership. Whether you're engaged, single, divorced, or just curious about how marriage really works behind the scenes, you're in the right place. Because sometimes protecting your heart starts with protecting your assets. Stay tuned for parts 2 and 3 to learn about the ways to avoid divorce and what to do if you're planning a divorce! What to expect in this episode:
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| Holding Iran Accountable: The Sharmahd Family's Fight for Truth and Justice | Dylan Barket | 25 févr. 2026 | 00:09:58 | |
What happens when a man who speaks out against an authoritarian regime becomes a global target—and can justice reach across borders when governments are involved? In this gripping episode of Cut to the Chase: Podcast, host Gregg Goldfarb sits down with attorney Dylan Barkett, who represents the family of Jamshid "Jimmy" Sharmahd in a groundbreaking lawsuit against the nation of Iran. What begins as a story of political activism quickly unfolds into a chilling international saga involving an assassination attempt in California, a shocking abduction, torture, and a death allegedly orchestrated by a foreign regime. Jimmy Sharmahd was an outspoken advocate for a free Iran. After surviving a targeted hit in Los Angeles, he was later kidnapped abroad and ultimately killed. His family is now fighting back—using the American legal system to seek accountability from a foreign government. Dylan Barkett takes listeners behind the scenes of what it means to pursue justice in cases involving state-sponsored violence, global politics, and unimaginable personal loss. This episode goes beyond legal theory. It's about courage, family, resilience, and the question of whether justice is possible when power operates on an international scale. What to expect in this episode:
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| They SAVED a Historic Miami Landmark - The Olympia Theater | Dylan Barket | 18 févr. 2026 | 00:09:07 | |
The Olympia (Gusman) Theater in downtown Miami was falling apart — scaffolding for years, crumbling facade, ADA issues, and even a city "repair or demolish" order. Then came a 7-year legal battle that changed everything. In this episode of Cut to the Chase, rising South Florida attorney Dylan Barket joins the show to break down how he and his father used historic deed restrictions to hold the City accountable and ultimately help secure a $50+ million restoration plan for one of Miami's most iconic landmarks. We cover:
This isn't just a legal story — it's about legacy, historic preservation, strategy, and how persistence can reshape a city. If you care about law, real estate, historic preservation, or Miami's future, this is an episode you don't want to miss.
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| The Dirty Secrets Marketing Agencies Don't Want You to Know | John Rizvi | The Law Firm Growth Professor™ | 11 févr. 2026 | 00:37:17 | |
When you hire a marketing agency for your law firm, how do you know you're going to get real results? In this episode of Cut to the Chase: Podcast, host Gregg Goldfarb is joined by Florida patent attorney and author John Rizvi, widely known as The Patent Professor™ and The Law Firm Growth Professor™, to uncover the dirty secrets of legal marketing. From misleading metrics to branding mistakes that quietly drain budgets, John shares what most marketing agencies won't tell you. Starting with nothing more than a cell phone and a laptop in a spare bedroom, John built his intellectual property practice into an eight-figure firm with 60 employees. How? By cracking the code on branding, storytelling, and measurable marketing. In this candid conversation, John shares insights from his new book, "Dirty Secrets Marketing Agencies Use to Rip Lawyers Off". He explains why memorability beats logos, how niche branding actually works, and why "going viral" can be both a blessing and a trap. This episode is a must-listen for anyone trying to stand out in a crowded market, avoid costly marketing missteps, and build a brand that actually sticks. What to expect in this episode:
If you've ever questioned whether your marketing dollars are actually working, or wondered how some brands become unforgettable while others fade into the noise, this episode is for you!
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| How Trump's Policies Are Impacting Universities & Is Anti-Semitism Justifying the Policies? | CUNY Professor Kenneth Gold | 04 févr. 2026 | 00:21:13 | |
How are federal funding freezes and campus unrest impacting the future of academic research and student wellness? In this episode of Cut to the Chase: Podcast, host Gregg Goldfarb is joined by longtime CUNY professor and former dean, Ken Gold, to unpack how changes to federal research funding, campus governance, and rising tensions around free speech and antisemitism are reshaping higher education. Drawing on decades of academic leadership, Ken offers a candid, firsthand look at what happens when research dollars are delayed, faculty morale fractures, and universities are forced to navigate political pressure, protest, and constitutional limits. This discussion goes beyond headlines to reveal how today's campus battles are quietly redefining institutional risk, innovation, and the future workforce. What to expect in this episode:
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| Why Staten Island Never Got a Subway & Update on NYC Congestion Pricing Impact | Kenneth Gold | 28 janv. 2026 | 00:17:09 | |
Ever wonder why Staten Island feels disconnected from the rest of New York City? The answer goes far deeper than geography… and it starts with transportation decisions made generations ago. In this episode of Cut to the Chase: Podcast, host Gregg Goldfarb is joined by historian and CUNY professor Kenneth Gold (aka Dr. Forgotten Borough) to explain why Staten Island never became part of New York City's subway system and how that absence continues to shape the borough's identity, politics, and daily life. From missed early opportunities and the rise of car culture to the realities of ferries and express buses, Ken explains how Staten Island became New York City's most isolated borough. The conversation also turns to the present, examining NYC's new congestion pricing plan and how it's already changing traffic patterns, commuter behavior, and the city's transportation future. This episode blends urban history with modern policy, revealing how infrastructure decisions ripple across decades–and why transportation remains one of the most powerful forces shaping New York City. What to expect in this episode:
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| Are Fast Food Chains Lying to You? Inside the Lawsuits Against Burger King, Arby's, Hardee's & More | Anthony Russo | 21 janv. 2026 | 00:30:21 | |
Ever wonder why fast food ads look so different from the food you get from the drive thru? You're not the only one feeling deceived. In fact, some consumers may actually be eligible for reimbursement. In this episode of Cut to the Chase: Podcast, host Gregg Goldfarb is joined by attorney Anthony Russo to expose how fast food giants may be misleading consumers through deceptive advertising. From burgers that appear up to 35% larger in ads to questionable ingredient and labeling claims, Russo breaks down the class action lawsuits targeting companies like Burger King, Arby's, Hardee's, and even major candy brands. This conversation exposes the most popular food styling tactics, the legal "eye test," and consumer protection laws that are holding corporations accountable. Whether you're curious about class actions, false advertising, or your rights as a consumer, this episode will give you a behind-the-scenes look at some of the most high-profile lawsuits in fast food history. What to expect in this episode:
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| When Prosecutors BREAK the RULES: Comey, Letitia James, and the DOJ | ft. Adam Klasfeld [Part 3] | 14 janv. 2026 | 00:11:33 | |
When prosecutorial appointments go wrong, grand juries malfunction, and politics seep into criminal law, the consequences can ripple far beyond a single case. In this episode of Cut to the Chase: Podcast, host Gregg Goldfarb is joined by investigative legal reporter Adam Klasfeld to unpack the legal chaos surrounding high-profile prosecutions tied to the Trump DOJ era. Part 3 of this conversation dives into the unraveling cases connected to James Comey and Letitia James, examining grand jury irregularities, unconstitutional prosecutor appointments, and allegations of selective and vindictive prosecution. From botched DOJ tactics to politically charged public statements, Adam breaks down how procedural missteps may have fatally compromised cases before they ever reached trial. For lawyers, prosecutors, and anyone watching the justice system under a microscope, this conversation reveals how fragile legitimacy becomes when the legal process collides with political ambition—and why fixing these errors may be harder than exposing them. What to expect in this episode:
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| TRUMP and EPSTEIN FILES? SHOCKING STORY | ft. Journalist Adam Klasfeld [Part 2] | 07 janv. 2026 | 00:11:30 | |
Two high-profile public figures face charges, but different outcomes in court?! In two decades covering the biggest trials in America, Adam Klasfeld reports that he has never seen a successful selective prosecution defense—except for a groundbreaking case currently underway that could shift that trend. As legal scrutiny intensifies over the handling of classified information, law firms and legal professionals are being forced to reflect on the complexities of selective prosecution, evidence management, and the impact of public perception on justice. These questions aren't just for politicians—they're crucial for those who must advise clients through criminal investigations, data protection controversies, and challenges related to discovery and legacy data. This week's episode features acclaimed investigative journalist Adam Klasfeld, founder of All Rise News, joining us to break down the Espionage Act cases involving Donald Trump and John Bolton. In this episode, you will get an eye-opening exploration into how the Espionage Act works (beyond the headlines), what differentiates cases like Trump's and Bolton's, and the strategic hurdles legal teams face when allegations of selective or vindictive prosecution arise. We brought Adam Klasfeld onto the show because his reporting has provided rare, on-the-ground insight into the preliminary legal battles shaping these headlines—and what they mean for attorneys and firms tracking the shifting landscape of high-stakes criminal litigation. In Part 2 of this series, Gregg and Adam discuss:
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| Uncovering the Epstein Files: Banks, Survivors, and Trafficking | Learn the TRUTH | Adam Klasfeld [Part 2] | 31 déc. 2025 | 00:24:08 | |
Did you know that JP Morgan and Deutsche Bank settled lawsuits tied to the Epstein case—one for hundreds of millions of dollars—after victim-survivors exposed embarrassing emails and transactions? And despite a million dollars in DOJ overtime, the "first batch" release of Epstein files was simply a repackaging of old documents handed to influencers, not journalists. But that is just the beginning.
On Part 1 of this series, Gregg and Adam discuss: - The disappointing "big reveal": why the recent batch of Epstein files was a dud for transparency - Why the money trail—financial institutions' role—matters more than leaked emails - Senator Ron Wyden's push to release suspicious activity reports from Treasury and FinCEN - How lawsuits against JP Morgan, Deutsche Bank, and others could drive major reforms - The problem of "whack-a-mole" financial regulation: banks vs crypto - The elusive "smoking gun": what's truly left unreleased, and why lawyers should care - The intersection of sex abuse, institutional accountability, and federal resources - DOJ's million-dollar overtime spend—and concerns about diversion and coverup - Predictions on clemency, Congressional interest in interviewing Ghislaine Maxwell, and the unknown unknowns ahead
Key Actionable Takeaways for Law Firms: - Anticipate future reforms: Watch for Congressional and regulatory pushes that could change - banking oversight and legal compliance in the wake of settlements. - Follow the money: In high-profile cases, financial documentation and suspicious activity reports may be more revealing—and actionable—than emails. - Prepare for survivor-driven litigation: Victims' attorneys won't stop; expect more suits demanding transparency, accountability, and financial institution responsibility. - Demand robust internal investigations: Advise clients, especially financial institutions, to audit and strengthen oversight to avoid being the weak link in the chain of abuse. - Monitor DOJ and regulatory trends: Keep tabs on resource allocation, legislative changes (like the Transparency Act), and federal court developments for proactive legal strategy. Don't miss this episode if you want to understand the legal landscape shaping the future of transparency, accountability, and survivor advocacy—or if you just want to know, once and for all, what's really hidden in the Epstein files.
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| TRUTH ABOUT JEFFREY EPSTEIN FILES | Podcast Reveals ALL | 24 déc. 2025 | 00:01:24 | |
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| Boy Scouts Settlement Update Part 3: NDAs Banned in Texas + Resources for Victims & Advocates | Jason Joy & Curtis Garrison | 17 déc. 2025 | 00:10:39 | |
Texas recently signed into law Senate Bill 835, also called Trey's Law, protecting victims of sexual abuse, child sexual abuse, and human trafficking from being silenced by NDAs. What are the pros and cons of these NDAs and how are they impacting the sexual abuse case against Boy Scouts of America? Today on Cut to the Chase: Podcast, we're uncovering the answers with attorney Jason Joy, a leading advocate for BSA survivors, and Curtis Garrison, a survivor, speaker, and driving force behind major legislative reform. What to expect in this episode:
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| Boy Scouts Settlement Update Part 2: How NDAs Protect Abusers & Who's REALLY Getting Paid | Jason Joy & Curtis Garrison | 10 déc. 2025 | 00:09:08 | |
If the victims in the Boy Scouts of America sexual abuse case aren't getting paid… who is? And how are NDAs protecting the abusers? Tune in as we break it all down. This week on Cut to the Chase: Podcast, we're continuing the conversation with attorney Jason Joy, a leading advocate for BSA survivors, and Curtis Garrison, a survivor, speaker, and driving force behind major legislative reform. What to expect in this episode:
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| Boy Scouts Case Update: Why Victims Aren't Getting Paid & What's Next | Jason Joy & Curtis Garrison | 03 déc. 2025 | 00:29:02 | |
With nearly 100,000 claimants coming forward in the Boy Scouts of America sexual abuse case, pressure is ramping up and the demand for justice is stronger than ever. Today on Cut to the Chase: Podcast, we're bringing clarity to one of the largest sexual abuse litigations in U.S. history, answering the question: Why aren't victims getting compensated? Gregg is joined by two essential voices: attorney Jason Joy, a leading advocate for BSA survivors, and Curtis Garrison, a survivor, speaker, and driving force behind major legislative reform. What to expect in this episode:
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| Inside the World of Live Storytelling | David Levy of Cincinnati's True Theatre | 26 nov. 2025 | 00:34:45 | |
What happens when you put someone on stage to tell their personal story in front of their community? Unexpected and unforgettable connection. In this episode of Cut to the Chase: Podcast, Gregg Goldfarb sits down with David Levy, the Founder and Artistic Director of Cincinnati's True Theatre, for an eye-opening conversation about the power of unscripted, real-life storytelling. Inspired by The Moth, David built a thriving storytelling community in Cincinnati where everyday people take the stage to share honest, personal stories around universal themes, from love to crime to the color blue. In this episode, David pulls back the curtain on how True Theatre operates: how storytellers are selected, how themes are chosen, how live events are produced, and why authenticity—not performance—creates the deepest human connection. Whether you're a storytelling enthusiast, a lawyer looking to improve your narrative skills, or simply curious about personal growth and community-building, this episode offers inspiring stories and a roadmap for getting involved (or even launching your own storytelling event).
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| This Veteran Survived a Suicide Attempt—Then Went to Asia to Heal His PTSD Through Yoga and Martial Arts | 19 nov. 2025 | 00:42:49 | |
Can veterans heal PTSD without therapy, medication, or help from the VA? Today's guest is proof they can. In this episode of Cut to the Chase: Podcast, Gregg Goldfarb sits down with Robert Greene—a U.S. Navy veteran, author, and Founder of Unfiltered Wisdom—to explore his extraordinary journey of healing from PTSD and reclaiming purpose through unconventional means. After facing long delays for treatment in the VA system and battling substance abuse, insomnia, and anxiety, Robert chose a radical path to recovery. His search for healing took him around the world—from building an eco-village with tribal communities in the Philippines, to training in Shaolin martial arts in China, practicing yoga and breathwork with monks in India, and finding peace through mindfulness, freediving, and meditation. Now living in Bali, Robert shares insights from his book "Unfiltered Wisdom", revealing how self-awareness, somatic healing, and emotional intelligence can help anyone overcome trauma, build resilience, and find purpose beyond pain.
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