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Farms and FrontlinesPrayers, Pastries, and Pranks: The Real Origins of Trick-or-TreatingIt’s spooky season, and Farms and Frontlines is diving into the surprising history behind trick-or-treating. Max and Jessica trace the tradition all the way back to the Celtic festival of Samhain, when families left food to appease wandering spirits, and through the Catholic Church’s “soul cakes” that children collected while praying for the dead. From medieval souling to Scottish and Irish “guising,” the practice eventually crossed the Atlantic, where American suburbs, postwar candy companies, and even Peanuts comics turned it into the Halloween we know today.Along the way, Max and Jess uncover why soul cak...
2025-10-2041 minFarms and FrontlinesThe Great Grain RobberyAfter a summer break, Farms and Frontlines returns with a deep dive into one of the most fascinating intersections of agriculture and Cold War politics: the 1972 Wheat Deal, better known as The Great Grain Robbery. Jess shares her move from West Point to the National Intelligence University, and together we unpack how a secret U.S.–Soviet grain deal reshaped global food markets, sparked inflation at home, and forever tied the Farm Bill to both foreign policy and domestic food programs. From 300 billion loaves of bread to Cold War soft power, this episode explores how American agriculture became a to...
2025-10-0638 min
Unicorn BuildersHow Upgrade built 6 billion-dollar products by designing for multi-product from day one | Renaud LaplancheUpgrade is revolutionizing consumer financial services through their multi-product platform that helps customers improve their credit while saving money. With over 7 million customers, Upgrade has scaled rapidly since its founding in 2017. In this episode of Unicorn Builders, we sat down with Renaud Laplanche, Co-founder and CEO of Upgrade, to discuss how he built his second fintech unicorn after pioneering the industry with Lending Club, and how he applied critical lessons from his first venture to create a more sustainable, diversified business model.
Topics Discussed:
The rapid scaling of Upgrade from launch to $1 billion in loan volume...
2025-08-2130 minFarms and FrontlinesReimagining Agriculture in the Wake of American WarsFarms & Frontlines – Episode 23: Reimagining Agriculture in the Wake of American WarsIn this episode, hosts Max Terzano and Jessica Rudo unpack their latest project, a paper titled Farms & Frontlines: Reimagining Agriculture in the Wake of American Wars. They explore how successive U.S. conflicts from World War I to today have profoundly shaped farming practices, food policy, and global agriculture.World War I innovations: The military's early use of motorized tractors and tracked vehicles led to mechanized farming, while conservation efforts began after the Dust Bowl and Great Depression.The New Deal & Farm Bi...
2025-06-1631 min
Cybersecurity BuildersItzik Alvas, CEO & Co-Founder of Entro Security: $24 Million Raised to Build the Future of Non-Human Identity ManagementWelcome to another episode of Category Visionaries — the show that explores GTM stories from tech's most innovative B2B founders. In today's episode, we're speaking with Itzik Alvas, CEO & Co-Founder of Entro Security, a non-human identity management platform that has raised $24 Million in funding.Here are the most interesting points from our conversation:Military Experience Taught Perseverance: Itzik credits his time in the Israeli Defense Force, specifically in the cyber intelligence unit, for shaping his approach to perseverance. This has been crucial in overcoming challenges as an entrepreneur.Non-Human Identity Management Innovation: After multip...
2025-06-1313 min
Cybersecurity BuildersMykolas Rambus, CEO & Co-Founder of Hush: $7.5 Million Raised to Build the Future of Data PrivacyWelcome to another episode of Category Visionaries — the show that explores GTM stories from tech's most innovative B2B founders. In today's episode, we're speaking with Mykolas Rambus, CEO & Co-Founder of Hush, a cybersecurity company that's raised $7.5 Million in funding.Here are the most interesting points from our conversation:Navigating the .com Bubble: Mykolas shared how his first company, Lobby7, navigated the .com bubble burst by pivoting business models and ultimately selling in 2003.Building Wealthex: Wealthex emerged from the 2008 financial crisis, providing a Bloomberg-like platform for private bankers using public internet data, leading to a s...
2025-06-1322 min
Cybersecurity BuildersUmaimah Khan, CEO & Co-Founder of Opal Security: $32 Million Raised to Build the Future of Identity SecurityWelcome to another episode of Category Visionaries — the show that explores GTM stories from tech's most innovative B2B founders. In today's episode, we're speaking with Umaimah Khan, CEO & Co-Founder at Opal Security, a data-centric identity security platform that has raised $32 Million in funding. Here are the most interesting points from our conversation:Background and Start: Umaimah initially aimed to be a math professor before transitioning to cryptography and ultimately catching the startup bug. Her experience at various startups, especially with scaling security and compliance systems, directly influenced her founding of Opal Security.Early Days o...
2025-06-1323 min
Cybersecurity BuildersOri Eisen, CEO & Founder of Trusona: $38 Million Raised to Power the Future of Account Takeover PreventionWelcome to another episode of Category Visionaries — the show that explores GTM stories from tech's most innovative B2B founders. In today's episode, we're speaking with Ori Eisen, CEO & Founder of Trusona, an account takeover prevention platform that has raised $38 Million in funding.Here are the most interesting points from our conversation:Persistence Pays Off: Ori's relentless pursuit of Frank Abagnale for mentorship and his insistence on John Doerr's presence at a crucial pitch meeting exemplify his "never take no for an answer" attitude.Creative Marketing Strategies: Ori emphasizes the importance of standing out...
2025-06-1339 min
Cybersecurity BuildersNadav Arbel, CEO & Co-Founder of Cyrebro: $51 Million Raised to Build the Future of ML-Backed MDRWelcome to another episode of Category Visionaries — the show that explores GTM stories from tech's most innovative B2B founders. In today's episode, we're speaking with Nadav Arbel, CEO & Co-Founder of Cyrebro, an ML-backed MDR platform that has raised $51 Million in funding.Here are the most interesting points from our conversationVision for Cyrebro: Nadav discusses how Cyrebro is transforming the cybersecurity landscape with a unique, cloud-based approach to Managed Detection and Response (MDR), integrating AI and machine learning to provide comprehensive threat detection.The Journey to $51M Funding: He shares insights into Cyre...
2025-06-1332 minFarms and FrontlinesCommon Ground: What Is Regenerative Farming?We're back from our siesta and diving straight into the dirt, literally. In this episode of Farms & Frontlines, we break down the documentary Common Ground and explore the regenerative farming practices it champions. What does regenerative agriculture actually mean? Why are farmers, activists, and even celebrities rallying behind it? And why is Big Ag feeling the pressure?We trace the roots of regenerative farming through Indigenous land stewardship and Black agrarian traditions, spotlighting figures like George Washington Carver and movements like Soul Fire Farm. We also examine how regenerative methods contrast with industrial agriculture, from no-till planting...
2025-05-1241 min
Unicorn BuildersDave Link: How ScienceLogic Used Partnerships to Build a $100M+ ARR AIOps PlatformScienceLogic is transforming IT operations through its innovative AI ops and observability platform. With over $140 million in funding and a 22-year journey, ScienceLogic has evolved from a bootstrapped startup to an industry leader competing successfully against tech giants like IBM, HP, and Broadcom. In a recent episode of Unicorn Builders, we sat down with David Link, CEO and Co-Founder of ScienceLogic, to learn about the company's contrarian approach to product development, its capital-efficient growth strategy, and how it built a partner-led sales model that now drives 75-80% of revenue.
Topics Discussed:
ScienceLogic's origin solving the fragmented...
2025-04-2348 minFarms and FrontlinesExtrasode 3: Say (Government) Cheese!In this episode of Farms & Frontlines, Max and Jess dive into the world of government cheese, the shadowy influence of Dairy Management Inc. (DMI), and how big dairy bailed out Domino’s—ultimately making fast food cheesier than ever. From surplus milk turning into mountains of processed cheese to behind-the-scenes marketing deals that pushed extra dairy into fast food menus, we break down how corporate and government forces shaped what’s on your plate.Is it a dairy industry success story, or just another example of corporate welfare? Tune in as we pull back the curtain on the ch...
2025-03-1723 min
Unicorn BuildersThe Long Road to IPO: Randy Lipps' 30-Year Journey Building OmnicellOmnicell pioneered automation technology in healthcare, transforming from a startup in Randy's house to a publicly traded company worth over $3B. In today's Unicorn Builders episode, Randy shares his journey from identifying a critical need in healthcare while his daughter was in the ICU, to building and scaling a company that has lasted over three decades.
Topics Discussed:
Building and launching a healthcare tech company in the 1990s
Going public during the dot-com crash after three attempts
The evolution from on-premise solutions to cloud-based systems in healthcare
Transitioning from product-focused to solution-based offerings with onsite expertise
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2025-02-2436 minFarms and FrontlinesHarvest & Hardship: Farms Under Fire with Dr. Vitalii DankevychOn this episode of Farms & Frontlines, Max and Jess sit down with Dr. Vitalii Dankevych, (Dean of the Faculty of Law, Public Administration, and National Security at Polissia National University in Ukraine) to examine the state of Ukraine’s agrarian economy amid war. As one of the world’s top food producers, Ukraine’s farmlands have become battlefields—facing blockades, infrastructure destruction, and the constant threat of attacks.How are farmers adapting to Russia’s invasion? What does it mean to grow food in a hybrid war? And how is this conflict reshaping global food security?Join us...
2025-02-2457 minFarms and FrontlinesThe Bird Flu Crisis: How It’s Scrambling Egg Prices in the USThe recent bird flu epidemic has sent shockwaves through the agricultural industry, driving up the price of eggs, poultry, and other staple foods. In this episode of Farms & Frontlines, we break down the impact of the outbreak, how farmers are coping, and what this means for consumers at the grocery store.We also welcome back David Voorman to explore how alternative proteins, whether plant-based or lab-grown, could help ease the burden and create a more resilient food system. Could this crisis be the push needed to accelerate innovation in food production? Join us as we dig into...
2025-02-1131 min
Behind the CategoryCreating the Identity Governance Category with Kari HansonKari Hanson, currently CMO of Robin, shares the inside story of how she helped create and dominate the Identity Governance category during her tenure at SailPoint. In this episode, we explore the strategic decisions, market dynamics, and execution tactics that transformed SailPoint from a startup competing in the provisioning space to becoming the defining leader of an entirely new enterprise software category.
Topics Discussed:
The evolution from provisioning to identity governance
Working with industry analysts to validate and define the category
Using PR and thought leadership to establish market leadership
Leveraging competitor moves to strengthen category...
2025-02-0432 min
Unicorn BuildersJoshua Motta: How Coalition Created the "Active Insurance" Category ($5B Valuation)Coalition has revolutionized the cyber insurance industry by creating an entirely new category called "active insurance." From its founding in 2017, Coalition has grown to become North America's largest cyber insurance provider, surpassing incumbents who had been in the market for over 20 years. In this episode of Category Visionaries, Joshua Motta shares how Coalition transformed from a startup to a $5B+ company by shifting demand away from traditional insurance products and establishing leadership in a new category they created.
Topics Discussed:
The evolution from cyber security as a technology problem to a risk management challenge
Creating and...
2025-01-2438 min
Unicorn BuildersOren Kaniel: The GTM Story of AppsFlyer ($400M in ARR)Welcome to another episode of Unicorn Builders. In today's episode, we're speaking with Oren Kaniel, CEO & Co-Founder of AppsFlyer, a mobile attribution and marketing analytics platform that has raised over $300 Million in funding.
Here are the most interesting points from our conversation:
Inception of AppsFlyer: Oren shared how his first experience with an iPhone in 2011 led him to realize the potential of mobile technology, sparking the idea behind AppsFlyer.
Early Days and Challenges: He discussed the early challenges of convincing people about the growth potential of mobile, especially in a market still dominated by desktop and...
2024-12-0238 minFarms and FrontlinesThe Origins of Thanksgiving: Fact, Food, and Forgotten StoriesIn this episode of Farms & Frontlines, Max and Jess uncover the rich and complex history of Thanksgiving in the United States.
They dig into the iconic "First Thanksgiving" of 1621, exploring what foods might have graced the table and asking the critical question: was the Wampanoag tribe truly invited?
The hosts then journey through history to highlight how Thanksgiving evolved, touching on George Washington's inaugural Thanksgiving proclamation and Abraham Lincoln's declaration during the Civil War. Finally, they shine a spotlight on Sarah Josepha Hale, the tenacious woman known as the "Mother of Thanksgiving," whose efforts helped...
2024-11-1830 minFarms and FrontlinesThe Great Food Puzzle with Peter McFeely (WWF)In this enlightening episode of Farms & Frontlines, Max and Jess sit down with Peter McFeely, Global Head of Communications and Strategy, Food & Agriculture at the World Wide Fund for Nature (or World Wildlife Fund, as it's called in the US) (WWF).
Together, they dive into WWF’s ambitious initiative, The Great Food Puzzle, which tackles the complex web of challenges in creating a sustainable, resilient global food system. Peter shares insights into how food production and consumption impact biodiversity, climate, and food security.
Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of the WWF’s approach to bala...
2024-11-0646 min
Unicorn BuildersSatyen Sangani: The GTM Story of Alation ($1.7 Billion Valuation)Welcome to another episode of Unicorn Builders. In today's episode, we're speaking with Satyen Sangani, CEO & Co-Founder of Alation, a data intelligence platform that has raised over $340 Million in funding.
Here are the most interesting points from our conversation:
Category Creation Challenges: Alation’s journey involved building a brand-new category from scratch, which took nearly five years to be recognized. The process was long and required articulating a problem customers didn’t realize they had — data understanding and accessibility.
The Search for Product-Market Fit: Early on, the company focused on user interviews and trials, identifying that custom...
2024-10-2930 minFarms and FrontlinesSpooky Season Special: Pumpkin Spice OriginsIn this flavorful episode of Farms & Frontlines, Max and Jess dive into the history and origins of each spice that makes up the beloved Pumpkin Spice blend.
From cinnamon's ancient roots in Sri Lanka to the global journeys of nutmeg, cloves, and ginger, this episode takes you on a sensory adventure.
But it's not all cozy vibes—along the way, we uncover the darker side of spice trade history, including the brutal tactics of the Dutch East India Trading Company. With a monopoly over the spice islands, they used violent force to control supply and pr...
2024-10-2132 min
Unicorn BuildersRobert Nishihara: The GTM Story of Anyscale ($1+ Billion Valuation)Welcome to another episode of Unicorn Builders. In today's episode, we're speaking with Robert Nishihara, Co-Founder of Anyscale, an AI compute platform that has raised over $250 Million in funding.
Here are the most interesting points from our conversation:
Anyscale's Origin Story: The company began as a commercialization effort for Ray, an open-source project tackling AI compute challenges.
AI's Early Days: In 2012, AI was still experimental until deep learning breakthroughs rapidly expanded the field, driving demand for scalable compute solutions.
The ChatGPT Inflection Point: The release of ChatGPT in 2022 turned AI into a top priority f...
2024-10-1435 min
Unicorn BuildersDimitri Sirota: The GTM Story of BigID ($1.25 Billion Valuation)Welcome to another episode of Unicorn Builders. In today's episode, we're speaking with Dimitri Sirota, CEO & Co-Founder of BigID, a data security and compliance platform that's raised $350 Million in funding.
Here are the most interesting points from our conversation:
BigID's Origin Story: Dimitri shares how the company was founded during the nascent stages of the internet and how the evolution of browsers like Mozilla sparked early excitement in the tech industry.
Data Privacy as a Market Opportunity: The idea for BigID emerged from identifying a gap in the market for data privacy and compliance, which was...
2024-09-2340 minFarms and FrontlinesFood Security and Alternative Proteins with Dr. Zane Swanson (CSIS)In this special episode of Farms and Frontlines, hosts Max Terzano and Jessica Rudo are joined by Dr. Zane Swanson, Fellow at the Global Food and Water Security Program at CSIS (Center for Strategic and International Studies). Together, they delve into the complex intersections of food security and alternative proteins, exploring how growing populations, urbanization, and climate change are reshaping the global food landscape.Dr. Swanson discusses his recent research on alternative proteins, highlighting the security, economic, and environmental benefits they offer. From zoonotic disease prevention to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, they explore...
2024-09-1639 min
Unicorn BuildersDoug Winter: The GTM Story of Seismic (Nearly $400M ARR)Welcome to another episode of Unicorn Builders. In today's episode, we're speaking with Doug Winter, CEO & Co-Founder of Seismic, a sales enablement platform that has raised $450 Million in funding.
Here are the most interesting points from our conversation:
Early Vision of Sales Enablement: Doug describes how Seismic identified the gap in content management for sales and marketing, focusing on building a cloud-based solution when the market was still hesitant about the cloud.
Riding Salesforce’s Wave: Seismic leveraged the trust and groundwork laid by Salesforce to gain customer confidence in cloud-based solutions, especially in the early da...
2024-09-1033 min
Unicorn BuildersJason Zintak: The GTM Story of 6sense ($5.2 Billion Valuation)Welcome to another episode of Unicorn Builders. In today's episode, we're speaking with Jason Zintak, CEO of 6sense, the world's leading revenue AI platform that has raised over $500 in funding.
Here are the most interesting points from our conversation:
Evolution from Predictive Scoring to Revenue AI: 6sense transitioned from a black-box predictive scoring tool to a comprehensive revenue AI platform, addressing both sales and marketing needs with transparency and actionable insights.
Critical Early Challenges: Early on, 6sense faced high churn due to a lack of context behind predictive scores, which led to a strategic pivot towards...
2024-09-0930 min
Unicorn BuildersRich Liu: The GTM Story of Navan ($9 Billion Valuation)Welcome to another episode of Unicorn Builders. In today's episode, we're speaking with Rich Liu, CEO of Navan Travel, part of Navan, a global travel and expense management platform that's raised over $1.5 Billion in funding.
Here are the most interesting points from our conversation:
Company Evolution: Navan evolved from TripActions, focusing on end-to-end travel and expense solutions, combining technology with real support to provide seamless global service.
Strategic Focus: The decision to initially target mid-market and commercial segments before scaling to enterprise was crucial for avoiding resource spread and ensuring sustainable growth.
IPO Insights: Rich shared...
2024-08-2634 min
Unicorn BuildersJohn Kim: The GTM Story of Sendbird ($1+ Billion Valuation)Welcome to another episode of Unicorn Builders. In today's episode, we're speaking with John Kim, CEO & Co-founder of Sendbird, a customer communications platform that has raised $220 Million in funding.
Here are the most interesting points from our conversation:
Founding Journey: John co-founded Sendbird after recognizing a need for a chat feature in his previous app for moms. The pivot was driven by organic growth and market needs.
SEO Optimization: Sendbird's growth was significantly boosted by targeting specific keywords like "chat API" and "chat SDK," which improved their inbound leads and organic growth.
Customer Evolution: The initial...
2024-08-2131 min
Unicorn BuildersChen Amit: The GTM Story of Tipalti ($8.3 Billion Valuation)Welcome to another episode of Unicorn Builders. In today's episode, we're speaking with Chen Amit, CEO & Co-Founder of Tipalti, a finance automation platform that has raised over $8 Billion in funding.
Here are the most interesting points from our conversation:
Founding Journey: Chen founded Tipalti in 2010 after identifying significant pain points in payment processes for ad networks. Initially, it was meant to be a side project, but it quickly grew into a substantial business.
Early Customer Validation: The initial customers were ad networks facing severe payment issues. Tipalti's early adoption by these companies, including Seeking Alpha, validated...
2024-08-1238 min
Unicorn BuildersPhilip Cutler: The GTM Story of Paper ($1.5B Valuation)Welcome to another episode of Unicorn Builders. In today's episode, we're speaking with Philip Cutler, CEO and Founder of Paper, an edtech company that has raised $390 Million in funding.
Here are the most interesting points from our conversation:
Transition from Educator to Entrepreneur: Philip Cutler shares his journey from being a classroom teacher to founding Paper, driven by the desire to support students needing extra academic help.
Initial Solutions and Pivots: The early days of Paper focused on leveraging technology for remote tutoring. Insights from students led to a pivot from video conferencing to a chat-based...
2024-08-0536 minFarms and FrontlinesYou Can’t Send Cows to Space: Alternative Proteins with David Voorman (FSA)In this episode of Farms and Frontlines, we explore the burgeoning world of alternative proteins with our special guest, David Voorman, Vice President of Food Solutions Action. As global food systems face mounting challenges and consumers seek more sustainable choices, alternative proteins are emerging as a possible solution.David brings his wealth of experience to the conversation, sharing insights on the latest advancements in the field, the market's response to new products, and the broader implications for the environment and food security. We briefly discuss the science behind plant-based and lab-grown proteins, the impact on traditional agriculture...
2024-08-0532 min
Unicorn BuildersAriel Katz: The GTM Story of Sisense ($150M+ ARR)Welcome to another episode of Unicorn Builders. In today's episode, we're speaking with Ariel Katz, CEO of Sisense, an embedded analytics platform that's raised over $275 Million in funding.
Here are the most interesting points from our conversation:
Microsoft Journey: Ariel spent 21 years at Microsoft, witnessing its growth from a small R&D center in Israel to a global giant, and shared insightful experiences working with Steve Ballmer and Bill Gates.
Cultural Evolution: Highlighted the cultural shift at Microsoft under Satya Nadella, emphasizing empowerment, collaboration, and a growth mindset that revitalized the company's innovation.
Sisense Vision: Ariel...
2024-06-2435 minFarms and FrontlinesThe Ukraine Grain Strain - Part 1In the inaugural episode for Farms and Frontlines, Max and Jess dig into the tumultuous relationship history between the Ukraine and Russia and how that led to the February 2022 Russian invasion.
2024-06-1731 min
Unicorn BuildersSteffen Tjerrild: The GTM Story of Synthesia ($1 Billion Valuation)Welcome to another episode of Unicorn Builders. In today's episode, we're speaking with Steffen Tjerrild, Co-Founder, CFO & COO of Synthesia, an AI video platform that has raised over $150 Million in funding.
Here are the most interesting points from our conversation:
Early AI Eureka Moment: Steffen discusses the pivotal moment when he realized the potential of AI to change video post-production, igniting the journey of Synthesia.
Navigating Initial Challenges: The first 90 days were a rollercoaster, marked by high excitement and multiple rejections before securing Mark Cuban as an investor through a cold email.
Impact of ChatGPT: The...
2024-06-1132 min
Unicorn BuildersHarrison Rose: The GTM Story of Paddle ($1.4 Billion Valuation)Welcome to another episode of Unicorn Builders!
Today, our unicorn builder is Harrison Rose, co-founder of Paddle, a payments infrastructure provider for SaaS companies that has raised $300 million in funding. Harrison's journey from starting his first business at 18 to stepping back and co-founding Good Fit provides a unique glimpse into the mind of a successful tech entrepreneur. Paddle, now with 300 staff and 3000 global customers, exemplifies the trials and triumphs of scaling a global tech business.
Key topics discussed:
Harrison's entrepreneurial journey from co-founding Paddle at 18 to stepping back and starting Good Fit.
2024-02-1737 min
Unicorn BuildersIntroducing Unicorn BuildersAccording to AngelList, seed-funded founders have a 2.5% chance of building a company worth more than $1 billion. Unicorn Builders interviews founders who've defied the odds and made it happen. This show is brought to you by FrontLines.io
2023-08-0301 min
Voices From The FrontlinesVOICES FROM THE FRONTLINES: FEATURES KEITH LAMAR; Episode 3VOICES FROM THE FRONTLINES: FREATURES
KEITH LAMAR
VISIONARY, BLACK LIBERATION FIGHTER, WRONGFULLY CONVICTED, ON DEATH ROW
Episode 3
In Conversation with Eric Mann
Tuesday June 20, 2023 | 8 AM PST
For prison reform and abolition organizers
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"...Mass incarceration is just a reincarnation of chattel slavery..." Spoken word Poet: Eartha Terrell
Join us in a Life Watch over Keith as we value and uplift Keith's life.
Help us end Ohio State prison's on-going dehumanizing, torturous, protracted death watch
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2023-06-2059 min
Organizing – Voices from the FrontlinesVoices Radio: In Conversation with Keith LamarVoices from the Frontlines:
KEITH LAMAR
In Conversation with Eric Mann
Keith Lamar is a poet, a visionary, a Black prisoner, facing a death sentence with a scheduled execution date of November 16, 2023. This cannot happen. We have to do everything in our power to prevent the unthinkable.
Tuesday January 24th, 2023 | 8 AM PST
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“…Mass incarceration is just a reincarnation of chattel slavery…” Spoken word Poet: Eartha Terrell
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2023-01-2400 minVoices from the FrontlinesVoices Radio: In Conversation with Keith LamarVoices from the Frontlines:
KEITH LAMAR
In Conversation with Eric Mann
Keith Lamar is a poet, a visionary, a Black prisoner, facing a death sentence with a scheduled execution date of November 16, 2023. This cannot happen. We have to do everything in our power to prevent the unthinkable.
Tuesday January 24th, 2023 | 8 AM PST
For prison reform and abolition organizers
For Black Liberation organizers
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“…Mass incarceration is just a reincarnation of chattel slavery…” Spoken word Poet: Eartha Terrell
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2023-01-2400 minPolitics – Voices from the FrontlinesVoices Radio: In Conversation with Keith LamarVoices from the Frontlines:
KEITH LAMAR
In Conversation with Eric Mann
Keith Lamar is a poet, a visionary, a Black prisoner, facing a death sentence with a scheduled execution date of November 16, 2023. This cannot happen. We have to do everything in our power to prevent the unthinkable.
Tuesday January 24th, 2023 | 8 AM PST
For prison reform and abolition organizers
For Black Liberation organizers
For human rights organizers
“…Mass incarceration is just a reincarnation of chattel slavery…” Spoken word Poet: Eartha Terrell
Please...
2023-01-2400 minHome – Voices from the FrontlinesVoices Radio: In Conversation with Keith LamarVoices from the Frontlines:
KEITH LAMAR
In Conversation with Eric Mann
Keith Lamar is a poet, a visionary, a Black prisoner, facing a death sentence with a scheduled execution date of November 16, 2023. This cannot happen. We have to do everything in our power to prevent the unthinkable.
Tuesday January 24th, 2023 | 8 AM PST
For prison reform and abolition organizers
For Black Liberation organizers
For human rights organizers
“…Mass incarceration is just a reincarnation of chattel slavery…” Spoken word Poet: Eartha Terrell
Please...
2023-01-2400 minVoices from the Front Lines – Voices from the FrontlinesVoices Radio: In Conversation with Keith LamarVoices from the Frontlines:
KEITH LAMAR
In Conversation with Eric Mann
Keith Lamar is a poet, a visionary, a Black prisoner, facing a death sentence with a scheduled execution date of November 16, 2023. This cannot happen. We have to do everything in our power to prevent the unthinkable.
Tuesday January 24th, 2023 | 8 AM PST
For prison reform and abolition organizers
For Black Liberation organizers
For human rights organizers
“…Mass incarceration is just a reincarnation of chattel slavery…” Spoken word Poet: Eartha Terrell
Please...
2023-01-2400 min
Voices From The FrontlinesThis week on Voices From the Frontlines, Eric speaks with Channing from the frontlines.This week on Voices From the Frontlines:
Channing Martinez who is the Director of Organizing for the Labor Community Strategy Center, joins Eric remotely from the frontlines! In front of the Los Angeles Unified School District headquarters Channing is leading a rally in an effort to defund the police from Los Angeles schools and end the racist MTA apartheid.
The rally is calling for two things; #1 An expansion of the Black Student Achievement program, and an increase in the number of schools in the program. #2 Defund the Los Angeles Police Department from Los Angeles Unified School District schools entirely!
The L...
2021-06-1057 min
Phoenix Frontlines PodcastPhxF Ep 001, How It All BeganIn this episode we will give our detailed account of the events we have attended and the police brutality that we have witnessed and been victims of over the past few months. We have both been out on the frontlines since May and we've seen a lot. A lot that the news likes to ignore. We also discuss the Geneva Conventions and what they say about the crimes against humanity being committed by the police. Future episodes will dig deeper into the systemic racism of United States Law Enforcement and the racism of the government itself. New episodes will be...
2020-08-251h 19
Phoenix Frontlines PodcastPhoenix Frontlines Podcast TrailerThis is a brief overview of what this podcast will be about. We'll be bringing you the truth of what's happening at the protests here in Phoenix, AZ. Follow us on IG and Twitter @phxfrontlines. If you would like to support us our venmo is also @phxfrontlines. Thanks for listening! Stay safe, stay strong. ✊🏾
2020-08-2103 min
Voices From The FrontlinesFilms From The Frontlines, on Voices RadioEric offers a detailed review of our society as reflected by these two films. Listen to Eric and Channing talk about the film Sorry We Missed You, as they draw out the critical thought that takes place in the film, meant to make us think about our roles as consumer in this consumer culture.
We also welcome back Co-Host and Producer of Voices From the Frontlines, Channing Martinez. He talk to us about his City Council campaign. Welcome back Channing!!!
Read Eric's articles from CounterPunch, and take a listen to the show.
https://www.counterpunch.org/2020/01/31/films-from-the-frontlines-bong-joon-hos-parasite/
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2020-03-2054 minVoices from the FrontlinesVoices Radio speaks with Akinyele Umoja, author of We Will Shoot Back: Armed Resistance in the Mississippi Freedom Movement.
This week on Voices From the Frontlines, we’ll hear from Akinyele Umoja, founding member of the New Afrikan People’s Organization and the Malcolm X Grassroots Movement and author of We Will Shoot: Armed Resistance in the Mississippi Freedom movement.
The strategy center Co-Hosted a Night in Conversation with Akinyele Umoja and Eric Mann, hosted by Professor Robin Kelley May 2019. Tune in for a great conversation on Movement Building, revolution and Akinyele’s book We Will Shoot Back.
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2019-06-2200 minVoices from the FrontlinesVoices Radio – Eric remembers and honors his good friend Gary Stewart.This week on Voices From the Frontlines Eric remembers and honors his dear friend Gary Stewart, “Rhino and iTunes music magician, progressive activist, and organizer philanthropist, funny and witty Mensch”, and dear friend.
Eric reads a blurb that he wrote about Gary and features clips from a show that Eric and Gary aired together in 2013/2014.
Listening to the clips of Eric and Gary, you really get a sense for the the depth of their relationship, love of thought and theory, and the shared experience between the two of them, therein.
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2019-04-2600 minVoices from the FrontlinesVoices Radio: Green Book, a Racist Trope, and the Revolutionary Life of Blase Bonpane
This week on Voices From the Frontlines, Eric deconstructs the film, Green Book, and offered us an alternative to the racist narrative portrayed in the film. Eric details the falsehoods told in this film that do nothing more than reinforce the racist lens through which the film makers views Shirley – and probably black people in general – while making every attempt to omit the genius and virtuoso that Don Shirley was. Eric talks about the anger that Don’s family, as well as the black community, expressed after seeing this film. Eric’s alternative narrative is refreshing, and revoluti...
2019-04-1100 minVoices from the FrontlinesVoices Radio: Channing Martinez film review of Mapplethorpe, Eric Man film review of Captain Fantastic
This week on Voices Radio, Eric and Channing conduct another really great film review on two films that stood out to them in very particular ways, for them, as organizers and more so as people who think deeply and critically about life in all of its many complexities.
Film is very important in the telling or human story through our individual lenses; its struggles, complexities, visions, successes, contributions to our species, teaching capabilities, etc. The best part of film takes place when the viewers have the opportunity to dissect the film, extract lessons, bring to l...
2019-04-0500 minVoices from the FrontlinesVoices Radio: BOOK SIGNING, POSTPONED!!! We hear from a mother and father and author of Help Me Understand My Child; A Mother’s Truth About Autism. Florence and Charles Bracy.
BOOK SIGNING, POSTPONED!!!
Eric and Channing speak with Florence and Charles Bracy, the parents of Brad Bracy, who has autism. Florence takes us through her book, Help Me Understand My Child; A Mother’s Truth About Autism. She walks us through her family’s path to cope; from her sons diagnosis, the struggle of acceptance, learning about her sons autistic traits, and how to help him. Florence also provides information about resources and services available to assist individuals with autism and families.
We also hear from listeners who have experience with autism.
Au...
2019-03-2700 minVoices from the FrontlinesVoices Radio: Eric, Channing, KPFK’s Alan Minsky, and Pacifica Radio’s Director of Archives Mark Torres discuss the history-making, and humanity-improving work that Pacifica Radio Archives has captured and features in a collection of audio recordings called The Encyclopedia of Sound.
Today, Eric Mann, Channing Martinez, Alan Minsky, and Pacifica Radio’s Archivist Mark Torres, talk about some of the incredibly inspirational and historical people who were instrumental in moving humanity forward into a better tomorrow for life on the planet; Paul Robeson, James Farmer, Bayard Rustin, Rosa Parks, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., James Baldwin, and so many others. Pacifica Radio Archives has live recordings from these people and more, in a collection of audio files called the Encyclopedia of Sound; a collection of three volumes of Voices that Change the World on USB drives, totaling ov...
2019-03-2000 minVoices from the FrontlinesVoices Radio: Eric, Channing, and Alan discuss the Bus Riders Union film that demonstrates the power of the people!!!
Eric, Channing, and Alan discuss the importance of this film, featuring the success of the people of the Bus Riders Union and those in support of the movement. The film shows us just how important it is to demand what you want, get organized, and remain diligent in the fight. Eric makes a really good point when he said that most documentaries make you aware of a problem, but this film shows you the problem AND the solution! This is a documentary that is showing you a movement that won and continues to win its fight. It is...
2019-03-1000 minVoices from the FrontlinesVoices Radio:”Where is the Hope” panel?
Voices From the Frontlines brings in the new year with defining hope, in this episode titled “Where Is the Hope”?
During Voices From the Frontlines’ panel, hosted by The Strategy Center, we hear the voices of our Los Angeles community identifying where the hope is for them. We hear from Manuel Criollo who has been with the Strategy Center for 20 years and is now at the University of New Mexico in a Ph.D. program, Martin Hernandez, a 28-year member of the Strategy Center, on the board of Trustees, and, currently works for the county of Los...
2019-01-1200 minVoices from the FrontlinesVoices Radio: Eric and Channing join in on a segment called Cross Talk with Lynn Harris Ballen and Karina Elias of the preceding hour, Feminist Magazine, about the ever-evolving world of feminism and the complex lives of women. They also speak with Maisie Chin about re-empowering parents, decolonizing parenting and tackling the school to prison pipeline.
This week on Voices Radio…
Cross-talk on KPFK; Eric and Channing of Voices From the Frontlines, and Lynn Ballen and Karina Elias of Feminist Magazine – which airs right before Voices – share the microphone in a segment called we are calling “Cross-Talk”. www.feministmagazine.org, @kpfkradio, @FemMagKPFK, email:feministmagazine@yahoo.com.
In this segment Eric, Channing talk with Lynn, Karina, talk about feminism in all of its complexities, and the continuation of the struggle which unfairly befalls women, and what the work of Feminist Magazine means for women around the world.
Eric also pays a...
2018-11-2900 minVoices from the FrontlinesVoices Radio: This week on Voices From the Frontlines, Eric and Channing talk with Mercedes Martinez, President of the Puerto Rican Teachers Federation.
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Eric and Channing speak with Mercedes Martinez – President of the Puerto Rican Teachers Federation, in Puerto Rico, about the current and historical struggle to reclaim their home and entire way of life which has been stolen by colonialist/imperialist United States, and other nations, and replaced with oppression through forced religion, language, and false education. Mercedes also speaks about the Spanish inquisition and U.S. colonization being backed by the United Nations. Mercedes speaks intimately about how Pue...
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On America’s Frontlines of Crime and War Archives - WebTalkRadio.netOn America’s Frontlines of Crime and War – Presidential Follies… How Bad Will it GetThe Headlines in Main Stream Media are doing all the speaking for me really. There is one Presidential & Adminstrational follie after another as we see the writhing of this leaderless group reaching for straws. They have to be hoping on top of hope for shade and cover from the heat that just keeps coming. Its like in youth sports and when your learning to read the opponents – you can smell the fear, you can see the confusion in their eyes, the flailing about gives away to their worst fears and on the field they loose the competition. Ya that’s al...
2014-06-1727 minOn America’s Frontlines of Crime and War Archives - WebTalkRadio.netOn America’s Frontlines of Crime and War – Stop being Juvenile about Open CarryAs they noted in their statement, Chipotle has tried to stay out of the gun debate. They were content up until now to just allow local law to dictate whether or not firearms were allowed in their restaurants. A problem or complaint was brought to them by other patrons who didn’t feel safe. I think they where provoked into and forced to do something about it where they otherwise would have left it alone.Subscribe with your favorite podcast playerAndroidRSS
I do open carry from time to time, for work or based on im...
2014-06-041h 01On America’s Frontlines of Crime and War Archives - WebTalkRadio.netOn America’s Frontlines of Crime and War – Remembering Those Who ServedThere are over 21 million Veterans and I support veterans, I am a veteran and I hire veterans whenever possible. When I see or hear of Veterans being mistreated it makes me “mad as hell.” I understand that the president is “mad as hell,” about the mistreatment of our vets too, but I don’t think we have the same definition or passion for things. I for one know the service, sacrifice, and extent these men and women have and do go to to defend our country and what it means to them, to be one of them. I too like the P...
2014-05-2739 minOn America’s Frontlines of Crime and War Archives - WebTalkRadio.netOn America’s Frontlines of Crime and War – Yes – DIY Guns are LegalHear JJ Sutton discuss building your own firearm.Subscribe with your favorite podcast playerAndroidRSS
Many people are finding ways to legally own semiautomatic rifles even with the new laws. Look at the new mass produced NY legal AR that is modified to not have a pistol grip, uses a crowned, non threaded barrel and the oh so scary bayonet lug is removed. A great and awesome stroke to resourcefulness right there.
Other opinions at finding and getting a legal gun maybe require some assembly. The sale of “80% complete” receivers has become an incr...
2014-05-2032 minOn America’s Frontlines of Crime and War Archives - WebTalkRadio.netOn America’s Frontlines of Crime and War – Wrongful Convictions & Delayed JusticeWhat if you where minding your own business and all of a sudden the police stormed in on you. Think of yourself being at different settings when this happens…Subscribe with your favorite podcast playerAndroidRSS
– maybe driving your kids to school,
– maybe having dinner out with a loved one,
– maybe just simply sitting at home in your underwear having a beer and rubbing your belly.
We know law enforcement prefers the element of surprise so it will likely be in the wee hours of the morning while your sound asleep and have...
2014-04-021h 00On America’s Frontlines of Crime and War Archives - WebTalkRadio.netOn America’s Frontlines of Crime and War – Makings of a Protector: An Interview with Joe BannonHear Special Guest and Industry Expert Joe Bannon, Vice President of Operations & Executive Protection Training for The World Protection Group talk about his career path and experiences as well as the transition from Public Service to Private Sector Protection work.Subscribe with your favorite podcast playerAndroidRSS
After more than 25 years in a specialized and unique Law Enforcement Career Joe Bannon is now a retired Special Agent and Intelligence Officer from the Office of the Attorney General – Criminal Intelligence Bureau – Anti Terrorist Unit in Los Angeles, CA. He was formerly assigned as an Allied Agency Task...
2014-03-251h 02On America’s Frontlines of Crime and War Archives - WebTalkRadio.netOn America’s Frontlines of Crime and War – An Informal Conversation on Armored VehiclesChecking in at Securitydriver.com I wanted to catch up on what the latest articles where. I saw one article that referenced another article written on the “The 3 Best Armored Cars”. Course it was referenced and included a link so the temptation to click bit me. I read it and then came back to the article by the author whom I pay attention to: Tony Scotti. I read that article too and it was a confirmation of what jumped into my head the moment I opened the reference piece. It got me thinking and I wanted to just have an i...
2014-03-1446 minOn America’s Frontlines of Crime and War Archives - WebTalkRadio.netOn America’s Frontlines of Crime and War – Let’s get out the Wrecking BallSome ranting in this episode on the Law Makers of CT who with a stroke of a pen turned 100s of thousands of otherwise law abiding citizens into felons. Now they wonder why people are not turning in their guns or registering them – they are ringing their hands wondering what to do about this obvious civil disobedience. Nothing but a 100% support for those freedom fighters.Subscribe with your favorite podcast playerAndroidRSS
More ranting on politics, foreign crisis, and plenty of strong opinions on the headlines of the week.
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2014-03-0333 minOn America’s Frontlines of Crime and War Archives - WebTalkRadio.netOn America’s Frontlines of Crime and War – Sheepdogs for Churches with LTC Dave GrossmanLet me introduce to you and tell you a little bit about the very Special Guest I have the honor of interviewing, he is truly an asset to the world and to our nation. Good thing this interview is recorded and you can come back to it cause you will want to; I assure you. Introducing LTC Dave Grossman.
LTC Dave Grossman authored On Killing, which was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize; is on the U.S. Marine Corps Commandant’s required reading list; and is required reading at the FBI academy and numerous other academies and co...
2014-02-1900 minOn America’s Frontlines of Crime and War Archives - WebTalkRadio.netOn America’s Frontlines of Crime and War – About Church & Faith Based SecurityWe are going to follow a theme for two back to back episodes here On America’s Frontlines of Crime & War so settle in and follow along. Church & Faith Based Security is a specialized niche… in the United States of America faith based security is normally a volunteer in-house consideration rather than a structured corporate or government security program model. That is changing and evolving rapidly as violence creeps into the churches and churches now consider the need to be real.Subscribe with your favorite podcast playerAndroidRSS
David Weeter is the President and Founder of C...
2014-02-131h 02On America’s Frontlines of Crime and War Archives - WebTalkRadio.netOn America’s Frontlines of Crime and War – Gun Rights, it’s our ResponsibilityThis week my special guest is a Small Business owner who talks to us about his pro-gun testimony and experience at the Colorado State Capitol. I have told you before in other episodes how insane the knee jerk reactions where and how dangerous the misinformed rushed bills where that followed. The large majority of Colorado County Sheriffs don’t even support this nonsense Law Makers passed against their advice!Subscribe with your favorite podcast playerAndroidRSS
In Colorado there was a pro-gun bill put forward this week that allowed for public input and Matt Solomon, Ow...
2014-02-0656 minOn America’s Frontlines of Crime and War Archives - WebTalkRadio.netOn America’s Frontlines of Crime and War – A talk with Red Jacket Firearms’ Leading Lady – Stephanie HaydenA special guest is waiting for you in this episode… special in every way.
The one and only Daughter of the God of Guns; Red Jacket Firearms’ very own and the Leading Lady of Discovery Channel’s Son’s of Guns.
Stephanie Hayden has been around guns her whole life, she is in the middle of a career while being surrounded by the best experts in the industry, and she gets to see some of the most unique firearms the industry has to offer. From Black Powder to Full Auto she gets to see and do it all....
2014-01-2800 minOn America’s Frontlines of Crime and War Archives - WebTalkRadio.netOn America’s Frontlines of Crime and War – The Incarcerated – Reflections of SocietyThis past year Colorado had one of its highest ranking officials; Tom Clements, Head of the Department of Corrections executed at his home while answering the door at 8:30pm. It rocked the state, the corrections industry around the nation and many changes have occurred since.Subscribe with your favorite podcast playerAndroidRSS
This hits particularly home for us for a number of reasons.
Least of which my main HQ & retail operations is located in Canon City. This little town doesn’t usually show up on a map. The town is mostly touristic in nature bu...
2014-01-1352 minOn America’s Frontlines of Crime and War Archives - WebTalkRadio.netOn America’s Frontlines of Crime and War – A Protection Failure of Presidential Proportions…The Secret Service is to our industry the pinnacle of what protection professionals are all about… however, more than any other Presidency I can remember the scandals abound. The most public – how about that couple getting into a White House diplomatic party without any credentials? How about the Presidential limo getting high centered in the UK, the Mardi Gras party some agents got caught in in South America, a Secret Service Presidential Detail member leaving a firearm in the restroom on Air Force One, and now letting a known formerly apprehended mentally unstable & violent criminal with a record and invo...
2013-12-1751 minOn America’s Frontlines of Crime and War Archives - WebTalkRadio.netOn America’s Frontlines of Crime and War – Short, Sweet, and a few UpdatesHear a quick acknowledgement to our trip to the Executive Protection International Conference or the annual EPIC Conference in San Antonio, TX.
Thank You to all who stopped to chat and let me know you’re a listener, I was surprised and honored to have so many of you among those EP & Security Professionals attending the event.Subscribe with your favorite podcast playerAndroidRSS
I am still battling a raw & sore throat but that doesn’t stop me from getting in a roast & rant this week. I seriously love these photos circulating of Obama bein...
2013-12-1225 minOn America’s Frontlines of Crime and War Archives - WebTalkRadio.netOn America’s Frontlines of Crime and War – Gun Talk with Charles Watson from Red Jacket FirearmsIn this episode my special guest is a member of the very well to do Reality TV series on Discovery. Sons of Guns… you know it. Who doesn’t need a regular Sons of Guns episode fix? The good people at Red Jacket Firearms do the industry proud and they not only turn out some great products they are good red blooded Americans who are the backbone of what the 2nd Amendment is all about in this country.Subscribe with your favorite podcast playerAndroidRSS
My special guest in this episode is Charles Watson, a vete...
2013-11-2658 minOn America’s Frontlines of Crime and War Archives - WebTalkRadio.netOn America’s Frontlines of Crime and War – Fraudsters Futures are Looking Bright with ObamacareSo if anyone around you still thinks Obamacare (AHCA) is a good thing, you need to examine your relationship. Don’t abandon your family ties over it yet but if your friends support this nonsense I do recommend shopping for more valuable friends. Friends like Obamacare supporters… who needs enemies?Subscribe with your favorite podcast playerAndroidRSS
This one single complex and absurd law of the land essentially assumes government knows best, American consumers (adults) are not smart enough to decide which healthcare plans if any they are willing to pay for, and an egregious fact...
2013-11-2158 minOn America’s Frontlines of Crime and War Archives - WebTalkRadio.netOn America’s Frontlines of Crime and War – Detecting Deception – the Art & Science of InterviewsAnother Subject Matter Expert shares with the listeners his expertises in interviewing techniques that help get to the truth. Learn the important aspects of building an environment that lets the interviewee feel comfortable enough to share the truth, share usable information, and not be on the defensive and shut down. Getting confessions is a skill, getting the facts and the truth from interviews is an art, and a seasoned criminal investigator who is deep in the trenches of some truly heinous crimes shares with the listeners his experience and techniques. It’s a listen and learn kind of episode!...
2013-11-1259 minOn America’s Frontlines of Crime and War Archives - WebTalkRadio.netOn America’s Frontlines of Crime and War – A Gathering for Protectors: EPIC-Lifeforce Conference 2013In this episode we first get an after action overview of the security at the New York Marathon from Jerry Heying, President & CEO of the International Protection Group (IPG). A World Level sporting event with 47,000 participants, 12,000 volunteers, and spread over 26 miles of city streets. A massive undertaking by all accounts and with heightened security awareness for this year’s event made it even more unique. Jerry Heying has a long standing involvement with this event and shares his experience with us.Subscribe with your favorite podcast playerAndroidRSS
Following that security overview we discuss the co...
2013-11-051h 17On America’s Frontlines of Crime and War Archives - WebTalkRadio.netOn America’s Frontlines of Crime and War – Surviving Chicago then the Police with Concealed CarrySo Chicago Police Chief Gary McCarthy has sold his soul to the political agenda when he came out earlier this year…. Anti-Gunners have coming outs too by the way. Law Abiding citizens get to see the real colors sooner or later of their elected officials and their puppets. Anyway he is advocating that his Police Officers may shoot Concealed Carry Permit holders because they see them with a gun based on their “training”.Subscribe with your favorite podcast playerAndroidRSS
I guess it’s my job right here On America’s Frontlines of Crime & War to remind...
2013-10-1747 minOn America’s Frontlines of Crime and War Archives - WebTalkRadio.netOn America’s Frontlines of Crime and War – a Modern Defense against Jihad?With no shame and a blatant finger to the politically correct; one family owned small business has designed the perfect solution to fighting against radical islam and the freak show hard line believer waging Jihad. Concern should be on your minds we believe about the possibility of radical islam finding its way inside our shores, in our malls, schools, and against our families. The multiple attacks against the twin towers and the recent attack in Boston show us what to potentially expect once the gloves come off. Really it’s not a matter of if but a matter of wh...
2013-10-0158 minOn America’s Frontlines of Crime and War Archives - WebTalkRadio.netOn America’s Frontlines of Crime and War – Interviewed by TechAwareSomething a little different this time.Subscribe with your favorite podcast playerAndroidRSS
Recently I was interviewed by Philip Rosenthal the host of TechAware.
“…we interview JJ Sutton who is a world class expert on anti-terrorism, executive as well as infrastructure protection and all things necessary to keep people, places and things secure.
He brings his professional experience, both military and beyond to the table to discuss some of the ways in which today’s technologies are used to provide safe existence to people all around us. His wide array of knowle...
2013-09-261h 10On America’s Frontlines of Crime and War Archives - WebTalkRadio.netOn America’s Frontlines of Crime and War – The Re-Call Heard Around the NationIn this episode hear an opinion on the impact of a successful re-call of TWO Colorado State Senators, a first in the State of Colorado. One Senator just happened to be the sitting State Senate President, John Morse (D) who voters sent packing because of his disrespect, distain, and total disregard for the citizens who hired him as their representative. Well, they fired him and replaced him with a new representative, who in turn will forever be reminded – represent the citizen’s interests or else! Special Guest Sheriff John Cooke, from Weld County Colorado helps us understand the impact of w...
2013-09-0930 minOn America’s Frontlines of Crime and War Archives - WebTalkRadio.netOn America’s Frontlines of Crime and War – Get Krav Maga – Why Fight Fair?Listen in! A great episode covering a whole myriad of topics on what Krav Maga is about. Hear some of its history in the world and what one Association is doing with it.Subscribe with your favorite podcast playerAndroidRSS
Self Defense or Self Protection in the streets and in the Arena of Real Life has no rules.
The hardened violent offending criminal is not going to play fair; they won’t play nice when plundering and taking. Preparing for the worst case scenario and being conditioned for the worst case scenario will he...
2013-09-0657 minOn America’s Frontlines of Crime and War Archives - WebTalkRadio.netOn America’s Frontlines of Crime and War – Keeping Churches Safe – The Sacred FewExecutive Protection requires sacrifice & dedication but possibly none greater when it’s volunteered!Subscribe with your favorite podcast playerAndroidRSS
Keeping Churches Safe means that behind the scenes some dedicated security professionals are hard at work. This dedication goes to a whole new level when we learn that these professionals invest their own money into training, that all the good work they do is volunteered, and no matter how risky the assignment, they do it as professionals. Churches have a need for a broad array of security services – they need EP & Dignitary Protection, Crime Prevention, Unif...
2013-08-2852 minOn America’s Frontlines of Crime and War Archives - WebTalkRadio.netOn America’s Frontlines of Crime and War – Slinging Arrows & Lead BalloonsA short episode trouncing upon all the topics and headlines of real interest. We punt a few lead balloons at topics that we can’t just yet wrench ourselves away from. Of course with your host’s strong opinion and sharp tongue there are also some arrows slung again at key figures we are all familiar with.Subscribe with your favorite podcast playerAndroidRSS
Gun Free Zones – to be avoided at all costs. For your safety and that of your family & friends. Avoid ALL businesses / franchises with this ignorant signage posted. Take your money elsewhere – give you...
2013-08-2136 minOn America’s Frontlines of Crime and War Archives - WebTalkRadio.netOn America’s Frontlines of Crime and War – Conversations on Digital Collection & Intelligence with Rich RothWe have recently learned that the U.S. government is in a huge collection mode (as if we didn’t already know right) against us citizens.Subscribe with your favorite podcast playerAndroidRSS
I for one am less worried about what the government collects on me and my family than I am about what companies, corporations, and private industry collects on us and how they use it. At least the government is bound to play by some margin of regular rules and supervision even if it is a secret federal court. I am NOT saying it...
2013-08-0655 minOn America’s Frontlines of Crime and War Archives - WebTalkRadio.netOn America’s Frontlines of Crime and War – Stand Your Ground: Carry & Train Like Your Life Depends on it.*Strong Language Warning*
Uniformed Celebrity chime ins, political pandering, backdoor agenda ram roding… yep we are having a conversation on: Guns, Self Defense, Gun Free Zones, “Stand Your Ground” & “Castle Doctrine” issues.Subscribe with your favorite podcast playerAndroidRSS
The Stand your Ground laws in various states are getting a little airtime of late, even though it wasn’t the foundation of George Zimmerman’s defense at all. Plenty of knobs have twisted the issue to be about “Stand your Ground” as a way to keep the gun grabber agenda alive. Stand your ground essentially says y...
2013-07-261h 03On America’s Frontlines of Crime and War Archives - WebTalkRadio.netOn America’s Frontlines of Crime and War – Finding the Truth… Polygraph is another toolTruth verification…. Lie Detection…. Polygraph exams is another tool being widely used to help find the truth in cases that need it. We now see polygraph exams being used by the employer in the hiring practices or pre-employment screening and they can be used if the employer sustains a verified and real loss. The polygraph exam is used in the legal system by both sides of a case in a number of ways as well. Attorneys may have their client take a private polygraph exam before they might put them on the stand in a trial, they might take one...
2013-07-2358 minOn America’s Frontlines of Crime and War Archives - WebTalkRadio.netOn America’s Frontlines of Crime and War – In the World of Three GunsWhat did you learn from the Zimmerman trial?
Comment on this question on our Facebook page.Subscribe with your favorite podcast playerAndroidRSS
Victory Defense Consulting recently hosted and held the Colorado Freedom Shoot June 29th & 30th in our own protest of the worthless laws going in to affect July 1st here in Colorado. This informal family friendly competitive event was a lot of fun and again I can’t thank sponsors enough. If you want to see the 100 some photos of the event please go check them out on our Facebook page in th...
2013-07-1546 minOn America’s Frontlines of Crime and War Archives - WebTalkRadio.netOn America’s Frontlines of Crime and War – Colorado – Not any Safer from Violence on July 1stNew State Laws have just taken effect in Colorado on July 1st. The battle lines are drawn and the stakes are big for private law abiding citizens.Subscribe with your favorite podcast playerAndroidRSS
If you’re a proud gun owner or looking to soon be a gun owner in the State of Colorado – be careful; you are and will be behind enemy lines… with a Democrat party majority in the Senate, in the House, and the unfortunate luck of having a Democrat Governor who is against you and they all want to take your guns...
2013-07-0959 minOn America’s Frontlines of Crime and War Archives - WebTalkRadio.netOn America’s Frontlines of Crime and War – Traitor or Misguided Do Gooder: Edward Snowden vs. NSASo who by now thinks Edward Snowden is a hero for the NSA leaks and who wants to throttle him as a traitor to our nation?
Like most of you, I have been watching / listening to the banter about whether Edward Snowden is a Traitor or some misguided do gooder. I have been on the fence watching and digesting what I am seeing / hearing.Subscribe with your favorite podcast playerAndroidRSS
There are several elements of fact in this evolving story worth noting and applying throughout whatever we ultimately learn. The drag net that...
2013-06-2651 minOn America’s Frontlines of Crime and War Archives - WebTalkRadio.netOn America’s Frontlines of Crime and War – Law Enforcement sueing against Magazine BanTrust…. Leadership…. Integrity…. Selfless service… and for the good of the people…Subscribe with your favorite podcast playerAndroidRSS
All words I see dramatically lacking in the world of politics. Right on up from local levels, thru the States, to our nation’s capital and in our Nations White House.
Trust… think we cannot trust government right now or anytime in the near and prolonged future… trust is earned by responsible example isn’t it… The IRS scandal makes us worried even greater at how we are taxed and what it goes towards, the Surveillance of...
2013-06-1849 minOn America’s Frontlines of Crime and War Archives - WebTalkRadio.netOn America’s Frontlines of Crime and War – Conversations about Concealed CarryVictory Defense Consulting was recently asked by a former student to come speak at their employer’s Health and Wellness Day about Concealed Carry. Nucla, Colorado (where I was asked to speak) recently passed a Town Ordinance requiring all heads of houses & law abiding towns folk within the limits to own a firearm & ammo. So this was actually a very fitting conversation to be having at this time. I was honored to make the trip. So here are some of the items we discussed. Now slides accompanied the discussion and you don’t have the privilege today but you can...
2013-06-111h 11On America’s Frontlines of Crime and War Archives - WebTalkRadio.netOn America’s Frontlines of Crime and War – Machine Guns & Supressors – Legal to OwnHave you ever desired to own a Machine Gun?Subscribe with your favorite podcast playerAndroidRSS
Have you ever wished you could have a suppressor for recreational shooting, hunting, or just plain good All American fun?
Did you know that in most locations it’s completely legal and a whole lot of fun to own either one of these items. It’s also legal to own a Short Barreled Firearm as long as you foloow procedure & do it legally.
Hear our discussion about this and then get educated about your own Stat...
2013-05-2053 minOn America’s Frontlines of Crime and War Archives - WebTalkRadio.netOn America’s Frontlines of Crime and War -The Streets Want in – Security in Public HousingSubsidized housing… A security challenge not like too many others.
There are real people who really need help and there are programs in place for them to receive it. Now; then these same programs draw in predators of all kinds and those who game the system. There are even those who advocate for the predators and those abusing the system in order to make their living.Subscribe with your favorite podcast playerAndroidRSS
Security in this niche is a battle on multiple sides. The immediate threats of harm to staff and others are not on...
2013-05-1454 minOn America’s Frontlines of Crime and War Archives - WebTalkRadio.netOn America’s Frontlines of Crime and War – Protecting against Piracy on the High SeasPiracy on the high seas… Something we heard a lot about a while back but in recent months has got pushed to the back of our minds and out of the main stream headlines. This episode is both an interesting story of one company’s evolution into the market and an educational discussion on the challenges of providing these services abroad.Subscribe with your favorite podcast playerAndroidRSS
Industry reacted quickly and security professionals started to focus attention on modern day piracy. Anti-piracy is evolving rapidly as another highly skilled niche within the already robust secu...
2013-05-0641 minOn America’s Frontlines of Crime and War Archives - WebTalkRadio.netOn America’s Frontlines of Crime and War – A New Kind of Terrorist in AmericaWe have all been following along the past few weeks related to the Boston Bombing on Patriots Day that targeted innocent Boston Marathon spectators.Subscribe with your favorite podcast playerAndroidRSS
We now know that this was another attack on American soil by radical Muslim Terrorists who hate our nation for what it stands for, our way of life, and our belief systems. Furthermore, we have also learned that these attacks where perpetrated by two brothers – whose names I refuse to use or acknowledge.
A few things in my mind make this attack di...
2013-05-0252 minOn America’s Frontlines of Crime and War Archives - WebTalkRadio.netOn America’s Frontlines of Crime and War – Threat Cases Don’t end with Reporting to PoliceReactive vs. ProactiveSubscribe with your favorite podcast playerAndroidRSS
When you call the police they are reacting to your need or reported concern. Rarely can they, will they, do they, go out of their way to make sure you’re tucked in and safe for the night. “When seconds count… the cops are but minutes away”. We know this also from Sheriff David Clarke’s Public Safety Announcement in Milwaukee County telling the citizens of his jurisdiction that calling 911 and waiting is no longer your best option. It’s for these times that training offered by V...
2013-04-221h 00On America’s Frontlines of Crime and War Archives - WebTalkRadio.netOn America’s Frontlines of Crime and War – Where is the Ammunition? An Interview with CorBonYou can’t hardly find ammunition ANYWHERE. I hear of people lining up every morning at sporting goods stores to see if they stocked any new product overnight and to be the first inside to grab it. They are religiously doing this to get any kind of ammo at all. I have personally seen the shelves of several huge national chains that are bare boned of any common caliber of ammo. We are hard pressed to know when the next pallet of product will arrive at our store with ammunition for our customers. We are left rationing ammo to cl...
2013-04-1655 minOn America’s Frontlines of Crime and War Archives - WebTalkRadio.netOn America’s Frontlines of Crime and War – Dangers in the World – Age Appropriate Discussions on ViolenceI still have not heard a single realistic solution by any politician in this debate about “gun violence”. The stuffed suits & wind bags punting political agenda along party lines in this debate are using child victims as cover. They are not educating themselves about the real issues in detail or offering practical solutions. The feel good, do something fast mentality is just fancy window dressing.
Our children are being placed in the cross hairs of this debate by politicians. Our children are being used by gun grabber agendas who want to pull at our heart strings and fan the...
2013-04-0137 minOn America’s Frontlines of Crime and War Archives - WebTalkRadio.netOn America’s Frontlines of Crime and War – Where is the Spirit of the Law?Colorado is officially an occupied territory. Political Agenda and Gun Grabber mental midgets have forced their feel good propaganda onto the people of Colorado whose voices where ignored. So poorly written are these bills that some of our very own County Sheriffs are said to be mounting a law suit against the Bills as we speak for violating our 2nd and 14th Amendment rights. It’s incredibly laughable; it’s embarrassing for our State, and humiliating I would think for the Authors of these useless Bills. Several Sheriffs have outright stated they will not enforce the new laws. The Bill...
2013-03-2543 minOn America’s Frontlines of Crime and War Archives - WebTalkRadio.netOn America’s Frontlines of Crime and War – 1900s Dick Act wont save Gun ControlGun Control is the hot topic. Dick’s Act of the early 1900s is quoted to be the end all, save all… or is it? A conversation with Anjali B. Dooley a Licensed Attorney in Missouri, Illinois, & Kansas tackles the rumors, dispels the wrong interpretations, and gives us some light. A variety of Gun Control topics are touched upon. Has the State of Colorado been hijacked by sneaky political agenda and forsaken the voice of the people law makers are supposed to be representing. No easy answer unless you want feel good do nothing laws restricting legal gun owners and...
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