Free Court Show with Jason Hartman

The 2020s could well define the future of liberty for American citizens forever. Robert Barnes, founder of Barnes Law and attorney for George Gammon as they FOIA the Fed in an effort to ensure they haven't overstepped their bounds continually since their inception. Jason Hartman and Robert discuss the case, why it's important, and why this is just the beginning. Key Takeaways: [2:42] Why the courts decided FOIA applies to the Fed [8:10] The case against the Fed is, hopefully, going to show other people how to expose governmental entities that need to be brought to light [10:17] What ramifications could this case against the Fed have? [15:25] One of the FOIA requests is going to center on what the Fed has said about creating a digital governmental currency [18:54] Why hasn't something like this been done before? [23:04] Why the 2020s will be a defining decade for liberties Website: www.BarnesLawLLP.com www.VivaBarnesLaw.Locals.com

Jason Hartman talks with Rudy DeFelice, CEO, and CoFounder of Keesal Propulsion Labs (KPLabs), a digital transformation company, that uses the power of automation to make life better for people. Rudy shares new developments in AI, specifically in the legal profession. While jobs have been replaced with automation for years, AI is changing the types of jobs that are being replaced but has found ways to benefit it. Key Takeaways: [2:15] What kind of problems does your company solve, relating to tech and the legal world? [6:00] What sort of areas are law firms outsourcing? [8:15] Is the elevator operator the only job that has disappeared in the last 100 years? [14:40] AI is now able to write contracts.  [17:00] What slows down the practice of new technology in the court system? [23:20] “We’ve had it really good in America for a long time, and when you don’t have a common struggle, you tend to turn on each other.” -DeFelice Websites: kplabs.com JasonHartman.com 1-800-HARTMAN

New Year, New Goals, Same proven asset class! Jason Hartman invites you to celebrate with him another fantastic year of prosperity for all real estate investors practicing some of Hartman’s proven investment techniques. Following the celebration, we must look for the “what next” plan or goal. How do you build your goals? Do you write them down? Do you create realistically achievable goals?  Contest: jasonhartman.com/contest Key Takeaways: [1:30] Let’s celebrate our prosperous year of 2020 and look forward to another great one to follow.  [5:00] The Hartman Stimulus Payment CONTEST [8:45] Be a self-sufficient person. [10:00] 80% of Americans do not have goals, and even fewer have written them down.  [10:40 New Years’ Resolutions are so cliche.  [12:15] A goal should be just out of reach but not out of sight.  [15:20] The Winner of the 5-Year Plan Video Contest [15:40] Winner, Michelle, laid out how she and her family intend to achieve their income property goals.  [21:20] It’s the kind of person we become just by trying.  [22:00] SMART Goals [23:00] Smartsheet from monday.com [26:50] Balance out your portfolio.  Websites: jasonhartman.com/sweethome jasonhartman.com/protect JasonHartman.com JasonHartman.com/properties Jason Hartman Quick Start Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn) Jason Hartman PropertyCast (iTunes) 1-800-HARTMAN

Today's Flash Back Friday was originally published in October 2014. Jason Hartman speaks to author and former Department of Justice attorney, Sidney Powell. Together, they dive into some of the most scandalous and outrageous cases which have based through the Department of Justice in recent decades. Step-by-step, they overview several of the cases featured in Powell’s book Licensed to Lie: Exposing Corruption in the Department of Justice and consider the true state of our society. Key Takeaways 01.00 – Sidney Powell’s book, Licensed to Lie: Exposing Corruption in the Department of Justice, deals with some of the most scandalous and historic events to come out of the United States’ Department of Justice. 09.20 – Within the Merrill Lynch case, it got to the point where favorable statements were hidden for six years while four Merrill Lynch executives were sent to prison without even a listed criminal offense. 13.00 – Sometimes there are two sides to a story and you need to dig a little deeper to find out what really happened. 16.55 – You have to question when a judge says he’s never had such a fine person before him for sentencing, and then passes a sentence. 20.20 – www.pogo.org (Project on Government Oversight) has identified over 400 instances of misconduct by prosecutors in the last decade. 22.00 – Despite having a criminal conviction against his name a few days before the re-election, Ted Stevens only lost his place on the Senate by a few votes. 27.45 – The Bar associations are less than useless in these situations because they just give the same response. 32.00 – Judge Sullivan is turning around the Freedom of Information Act lawsuit against the IRS and doing his best to achieve a just result. 34.10 – There are too many aspects of the IRS case that just seem conveniently timed for it to be believable. 34.40 – Many of Sidney’s articles about these issues can be found at www.Observer.com 36.40 – If the IRS is being used to target political opponents, who gave that order? 38.45 – Information about the book and how to purchase it can be found at www.LicensedtoLie.com. Tweet Sidney using the handle @SidneyPowell1 and be sure to ‘like’ Licensed to Lie on Facebook. Websites: jasonhartman.com/protect JasonHartman.com JasonHartman.com/properties Jason Hartman Quick Start Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn) Jason Hartman PropertyCast (iTunes) 1-800-HARTMAN

Jason Hartman is joined today by Robert Spencer, author of Rating America's Presidents, An America-First Look at Who Is Best, Who Is Overrated, and Who Was A Disaster. This book is a non-partisan analysis of the US President's performance in office. Jason and Robert discuss sociological changes in the US and harsh rhetoric from either party. Will the US re-elect Trump, if so, will he be the last Republican President? Key Takeaways: [1:40] This is not a republican or democratic book; this book is America First!  [3:00] Are the left "for the people" or for big government?  [8:00] "With the truth about history, we can reclaim the public discourse." -Spencer [14:20] If Trump wins reelection, where will the US be in 4 years? [16:25] Will Trump be the last Republican President? [20:00] Rating US Presidents, example: Woodrow Wilson.  [23:00] One of the recipes for being a good US President is…? Websites: jihadwatch.org PandemicInvesting.com JasonHartman.com/Ask JasonHartman.com/Start JasonHartman.com/Recordings JasonHartman.com/Asset JasonHartman.com/Webinar JasonHartman.com JasonHartman.com/properties Jason Hartman Quick Start Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn) Jason Hartman PropertyCast (iTunes) 1-800-HARTMAN

How do you define Democracy? Dr. Garett Jones and Jason Hartman traverse through a broad range of capitalism and democracy played out in different countries. Does one influence the other, or can they exist in moderation together? As well, Jones speaks to the typical choices of more educated people. Are groups more willing to cooperate if they have a higher or lower IQ?  Books: Hive Mind : How Your Nation's IQ Matters So Much More Than Your Own 10% Less Democracy: Why You Should Trust Elites a Little More and the Masses a Little Less Key Takeaways: [2:00] Democracy is an absolutely sacred value, but don't know what they mean? [3:15] In most countries, judges kept "arm's length" away from voters who seem to have better economic performance. [6:30] The American founders were not for pure democracy.  [8:00] Math and Science scores are pretty good predictors of individual life outcomes. [11:00] More educated people are most likely to see the invisible hand and support laissez-faire.  [14:00] To some degree, Milton Friedman's prophecy was right: capitalism leads to democracy.  [16:00] What's the Da Vinci Effect for nations? [18:20] Are smarter groups more cooperative? [20:20] Willingness to delay gratification is a sign of intelligence.  [22:50] Are banks stealing our money through inflation, savings, or wealth? Websites: jonesgarett.com JasonHartman.com 1-800-HARTMAN

Zoom Virtual Event: October 17th, 2020 Early Bird Admission: PandemicInvesting.com Get Instant access to Jason Hartman’s newest report, you'll learn… The modified square root shaped recovery Understanding the rare economic malady of supply/demand shock Generational PTSD and what it means to you & society The six lifestyle mega-trends that will change the world forever And much much more! PandemicInvesting.com

Russ Munson shares his story fighting the Apple with a Pear; how his logo has faced trademark challenges thanks to the tech giant, Apple. Russ Munson's investing evolved and helped him fund his business. Now his food blog success has helped shape PrePear, a healthy recipe app, but his challenges with trademark trolling have made a lot of news. Key Takeaways: Russ Munson [3:00] Russ Munson shares how his investing evolved and how it helped fund his current business. [5:30] The first run-in with big tech hindering online traffic was Facebook and an adjusted algorithm.  [9:10] Starting with the backstory on the food blog, Super Healthy Kits [14:00] What is Apple's problem with your company? [20:00] Apple made blanket disapproval of the logo because it was confusingly similar.  [25:00] Munson has put into practice a field test for 'confusion' and says, "no one has gone into an Apple store and asked for help making dinner." [29:45] One of the main struggles is legal fees; small businesses having limited funds compared to enterprises the size of Apple. Websites: PrePear.com JasonHartman.com/Ask JasonHartman.com/Start JasonHartman.com/Recordings JasonHartman.com/Asset JasonHartman.com/Webinar JasonHartman.com JasonHartman.com/properties Jason Hartman Quick Start Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn) Jason Hartman PropertyCast (iTunes) 1-800-HARTMAN

What are consumer advocates doing right now? Jason Hartman talks with the executive director of Consumer Federation of America, Jack Gillis, about where his focus is right now. With COVID-19 playing such a large role in every aspect of business, it's no wonder that there have been a large number of related scams introduced in 2020. As well, Jack and Jason talk about the less obviously affected industries from COVID-19 associated problems, like the automotive industry and it's struggles due to the lack of car accidents. Finally, these two discuss possible solutions for media concentration and the issues with big tech's ever-growing power and influence.  Key Takeaways: [3:25] What is the state in consumer advocacy in the world today? [7:15] COVID-19 has provided ample opportunity for scammers. [11:00] Jack discusses the importance of credit rating and how COVID forbearances should not have a negative impact on them. [15:15] There is no fundamental responsibility for investment advisors or financial advisors to operate as true fiduciaries.  [16:45] A debate for the ages, do regulations make it impossible for startups to compete with companies that have solid footing? [19:25] The accident rate for automobiles has gone down exponentially, which in turn is causing a negative side effect on the automotive industry.  [23:45] Is there a solution for media concentration? [25:40] The big tech has become too big. Websites: www.consumerfed.org www.JasonHartman.com 1-800-HARTMAN

Jason interviews Chrysta Castañeda, author of The Last Trial of T. Boone Pickens. Get the oil and gas industry insight from Chysta, the go-to lawyer for high stakes litigation in the energy industry and beyond. Chrysta shares her experience with T. Boone Pickens and her knowledge of the current oil market problems.  Key Takeaways: [1:30] What happened with Pickens and how did the investment deal go bad? [5:40] "As we saw the financial markets plummet, so did the oil market" [6:30] Suadi Arabia and Russia are starting a supply war with oil, which was already oversupplied [8:30] There is a coordinated market mechanism for oil production limitations [11:40] Brief history about the name "Railroad Commission" [14:00] Will we shift to a larger work-from-home community? 15 plastic Websites: www.LastTrialofTBoonePickens.com 1-800-HARTMAN www.JasonHartman.com Jason Hartman Quick Start Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn) Jason Hartman PropertyCast (iTunes) Jason Hartman’s Blogcast

Dean Reuter: General Counsel, Vice President, and Director of the Practice Groups for the Federalists Society For Law and Public Policy, joins Jason Hartman. Today they discuss the benefits and drawbacks of Federalism at the state level. As well, will we see more partnerships between government and tyrannical tech companies? Will they go beyond tracking phones, and building online profiles? What kind of pushback should citizens be active in when it comes to government at all levels? Author of three books:  The Hidden Nazi: The Untold Story of America's Deal with the Devil Liberty's Nemesis: The Unchecked Expansion of the State Confronting Terror: 9/11 and the Future of American National Security Key Takeaways: [2:15] There's a massive expansion of the state underway (don't let a good crisis go to waste) [4:30] Will we see more partnerships between government and tyrannical tech companies? [6:00] Beyond tracking our phone locations for advertising, health tracking, and similarly related services, will the government put to use a cryptocurrency to track our spending habits further? [8:00] Looking for parallels between how one nation can go off the rails so quickly like Nazi Germany preceding the Holocaust.  [14:00] What should people be pushing back against, when it comes to their governments? [16:30] Benefits and drawbacks of Federalism at the state level. [19:00] Is the response bigger than the promise itself (COVID-19)? Websites: fedsoc.org www.JasonHartman.com

Jason Hartman interviews best selling author Scott Turow. Jason and Scott discuss what changes to expect in the wake of coronavirus. They travel through a conversation of technology in legal settings and positive changes in the pharmaceutical industry. Will we see some constitutional changes?  Scott Turow is a best-selling author, widely known for One L. He has recently published The Last Trial, a legal thriller about a criminal defense lawyer and a lifelong friend accused of murder. Now available everywhere. Key Takeaways: [2:45] Scott talks about The Last Trial, from where the characters came.  [4:30] Speaking of coronavirus, everyone has an agenda. How can we tell heads from tails? [7:00] Can we design a better system, one in which the government takes over the testing of pharmaceuticals? [13:45] The law has always put tremendous weight on who is holding the records. [18:45] Do you think that supreme court justices should still be lifelong appointments?  [21:00] Has COVID-19 pushed the legal industry to use technology and stray away from primitive processes? [26:45] What kind of constitutional challenges do you see coming from these changes? Websites: scottturow.com JasonHartman.com/Webinar www.JasonHartman.com www.JasonHartman.com/properties Jason Hartman Quick Start Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn) Jason Hartman PropertyCast (iTunes)

Today we are joined by a Libertarian Presidential candidate and former felon who won his freedom representing himself. Mark Whitney joins Jason Hartman sharing his backstory from outlaw to free man. As well, he speaks on the suspension of the 'campaign trail' due to coronavirus. Mark talks to some of the challenges running for president. As well, he speaks to the ease of becoming a candidate. Jason asks Mark what he expects to see in our future, whether that's inflationary or not. Key Takeaways: [1:00] Backstory, from felon to free man. [8:30] Politics has been suspended. The trail in 'campaign trail' is gone. [9:30] What were the lessons learned by representing yourself in court? [12:30] There are generally about 2,000 people running for President of the U.S. [13:45] The presidential commission on debates is a privately owned organization. This arrangement is so we can't site the constitution to say that our political speech is censored. [14:30] How can you run? [16:30] Are we looking at an inflationary future? Websites: MarkWhitney.com TheLaw.Net JasonHartman.com/Webinar www.JasonHartman.com www.JasonHartman.com/properties Jason Hartman Quick Start Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn) Jason Hartman PropertyCast (iTunes)

What can you do when the government comes and seizes your assets? Jason Hartman and David Kirby, investigative journalist and author who was a regular contributor to The New York Times, Huffington Post and TakePart, and author of the new book When They Come For You, look into the practice of asset forfeiture, both civil and criminal. The two search for answers to the question of what regular citizens can do about the problem, as well as which states are really leading the charge in protecting their citizens. Key Takeaways: [1:22] Police departments have become the modern day debtors prison [6:21] The issue of debtors prison goes far beyond just the person who's incarcerated [9:52] The egregious action of civil forfeiture [17:12] What we can do about asset forfeiture [20:22] Nebraska and New Mexico now have no asset forfeiture and 15 states now require a criminal conviction Website: www.DavidKirbyAuthor.com

Jason Hartman and Toby Unwin, creator of Lawyers By Win Rate & Chief Innovation Officer at Premonition Analytics, discuss the need for transparency in law. Toby and his company try to pair people with lawyers based on the type of case and the judge they'll be going to court under, thus giving you a better chance at a favorable outcome. There are so many intricacies to law that any advantage you can get is one you should take. Key Takeaways: [1:56] What is the problem that Toby is trying to solve? [6:59] How you can go about picking a lawyer with Toby's system [10:03] How you figure out what lawyer to get [13:29] There's usually less than 5 insiders for every judge [20:00] The US provides 95% of the legislation with 5% of the population Website: www.Premonition.ai

Jason Hartman talks with Gabriel Weinberg, founder of DuckDuckGo and author of Traction: How Any Startup Can Achieve Customer Growth and Super Thinking: The Big Book of Mental Models, about how you can use some of the mental models to help you achieve the returns you desire. They also touch on the problem of achieving privacy in today's world and how DuckDuckGo helps in that. Key Takeaways: [2:31] What is Super Thinking? [7:04] The Mental Model of Forcing Function [10:55] The model fo Deliberate Practice [15:45] Beware of Hindsight Bias [19:32] To really get outsized returns you need to make a bet on the future Website: www.SuperThinking.com www.Twitter.com/Yegg

Jason Hartman talks with Rich Dad Advisor Garrett Sutton about the issues of rent control, capital flow, and why the Florida court decision on the Olmstead case has had an impact on single member LLCs across the nation. They also discuss the importance of protecting yourself even when you hire a professional to do a job for you. Key Takeaways: [2:21] The state of California is out to commit economic suicide [6:03] There are some exemptions from the state wide rent control for California [10:31] States have the right to make the laws they want, but people have the right to put their assets where they want, and developers are going to put their assets elsewhere [16:17] State wide rent controls will make the capital flow from the states where they're implemented, impacting other markets [19:31] The importance of Florida's Olmstead decision on single member LLCs and charging orders [26:55] When you hire a professional, you're still responsible for any mistakes they make Website: www.CorporateDirect.com www.JasonHartman.com

Jason Hartman talks with Dr. David D Friedman, son of Milton Friedman, former professor at Santa Clara University in the Law School, and author of books such as The Machinery of Freedom: Guide to a Radical Capitalism and Law's Order: What Economics Has to Do with Law and Why It Matters. The two dissect what role the government should have in society: what it's capable of and what it need to steer clear from, while also delving into the 4 problems that need to be addressed in a feud system. Key Takeaways: [2:02] How David's thinking is similar and different than his father's [4:14] Can the government actually be out of everything? [8:35] One of the mistakes that supporters of free markets make is implying that things won't ever go wrong [12:05] Market failure is a mark for and against government [17:57] What David learned about feud law when looking at various legal systems [21:52] Making the tort claims transferable would make our legal system much better Website: www.DavidDFriedman.com

Jason Hartman talks with Stephen Davis, author of Truthteller: An Investigative Reporter’s Journey Through the World of Truth Prevention, Fake News and Conspiracy Theories, about the prevalence of fake news online and in every form of media. The two try to find ways to combat the issue head on and what the average person can do today (and in the future) to avoid being fooled. Key Takeaways: [1:54] It's easier now than ever before for governments to lie to you and get away with scandals [3:58] Fake news travels faster than truth on Twitter [7:02] If you want good, investigative journalism, you're going to have to pay for it [13:07] We need to stop letting companies like Facebook and Google escape the responsibility that media outlets have [19:21] How governments deceive you [25:43] Dealing with fake reviews on sites Website: www.StephenDavisWriter.com

Jason Hartman talks with G Edward Griffin, author of The Creature from Jekyll Island, about corporate scams. Too many people hide behind the veil that corporations offer; ripping off consumers and shareholders and letting the company take the punishment. G Edward and Jason discuss this topic, as well as how we can actually change things to allow society to hold those responsible accountable. Key Takeaways: [3:20] It can perfectly legal to extract millions of dollars from a company while the shareholders value drops to 0 [6:26] Trying to punish "the corporation" just means that shareholders get hurt [8:56] How do we hold someone accountable when a corporation does something bad? [10:42] How to actually make change happen to fix this problem [13:49] Governments have a perpetual lien on your property. There's no such thing as owning something "free and clear" [19:47] What is reasoning behind people like Soros when they pump money into politics? [22:24] The Fabian Socialist Society believed you took over society gradually [26:03] At what point is it proper for the state to intervene? Website: www.RedPillExpo.org www.FreedomForceInternational.org www.RealityZone.com

Jason Hartman talks with David Dorsen, former Assistant US Attorney in New York, former Assistant Chief Counsel of the Senate Watergate Committee, author of The Unexpected Scalia and the new book Moses v Trump, about what on earth is going on in regards to President Donald Trump and the Mueller report. David discusses what disappoints him about Mueller's decision making process, and the incredible cultural shift between the Watergate investigation and the Mueller investigation. David also gives some insight into the life of the late Justice Antonin Scalia, as the two were friends for many years and went to many functions together. While they may have differed greatly politically, the two had a friendship we should see more of in today's world. Key Takeaways: [1:53] David's involvement in the Watergate hearings [5:22] David's history with the late Justice Scalia and some of Scalia's liberal leanings [10:58] Has Trump been cleared yet? And where Mueller failed the American people [16:39] Are some Trump supporters just unwilling to step up and admit it because of intolerance from the left? Website: Moses v Trump: A Contemporary Novel The Unexpected Scalia: A Conservative Justice's Liberal Opinions

Jason Hartman talks with Steven Brill, founder of Court TV and co-ceo of the new company News Guard, about how we as a society can combat the massive influx of fake news. We all know that it's a problem, but figuring out which site is actually providing us with accurate information is incredibly overloading. Then Jason and Steven discuss his book Tailspin: The People and Forces Behind America’s Fifty-Year Fall – and Those Fighting to Reverse It, and how some of the things that originally appeared good for our society have swung back around and ended up hurting the American people. Key Takeaways: [0:41] How does News Guard combat the problem of "fake news"? [5:51] Where News Guard saw a proliferation of fake news leading up to the 2018 elections [9:09] Tailspin came about as Steven was trying to wrap his mind around what happened to America [11:11] How the 1st Amendment has boomeranged against the American people [14:44] What can be done about the lobbying discrepancies between the haves and the have nots? Website: www.NewsGuardTechnologies.com

Jason Hartman talks with Justin Leto, co-founder of Level Insurance, about how his company is helping the legal profession by offering litigation insurance. This gives lawyers protection from lost expenses when working contingency cases. Their hope is that the insurance will allow consumers to take their pick of lawyers instead of being pidgeon holed into only going to big companies that can afford to take contingency cases. Key Takeaways: [1:23] Is litigation insurance a new thing? [5:24] The cost of taking cases to trial has gotten higher and higher and something needs to be done [8:27] How the claim process works for lawyers [12:36] Why are business cases being done on contingency now too? Website: www.LevelInsurance.com

Jason Hartman talks with Joseph Tartakovsky, author of the new book The Lives of the Constitution: Ten Exceptional Minds that Shaped America’s Supreme Law, about some of the great minds that formed our constitution, as well as why the US constitution has stood the test of time while others have failed. The two discuss the dissension amongst the Founding Fathers, as well as what ideas about the constitution are still debated to this day. Key Takeaways: [2:24] Americans are the people who've lived under a written charter longer than any people on Earth. What has contributed to the longevity? [5:03] The importance of Alexander Hamilton on the US Constitution [9:04] The US' structure of state and federal laws can make things complicated and caused citizens to demand the federal government expand to solve disputes [11:08] Did Alexis de Tocqueville misunderstand America? [14:25] Why Woodrow Wilson is so intriguing to Joseph Website: www.JosephTartakovsky.com

In this off topic 10th Episode, Jason Hartman talks with Adam Andrzejewski, founder & CEO of www.OpenTheBooks.com, about wasteful government spending and how President Trump is doing at stemming the tide. Open the Books' mission is to track "every dime, online", even going so far as to have an app where people can follow the money in as close to real time as possible. Adam discusses how pervasive the pork barrel spending is, how large the trough has grown, and what areas are most ripe for trimming. Key Takeaways: [1:28] Why is Open the Books different from other government spending watchdogs? [5:09] How is the Trump administration doing when it comes to government spending? [9:24] Absurd levels of grants ($600 billion) were given out in the final year of Obama [12:02] Pork barrel spending knows no party affiliation [16:02] It's our constitutional right as citizens to see all the expenditures of our government [20:30] 2016s highest bonuses Website: www.OpenTheBooks.com

Jason Hartman talks with Dean Strang, partner at Strang Bradley law firm, about his experiences in the criminal justice system, his involvement in Making a Murderer, and what we can do to improve the justice system and make it fair for all people. Key Takeaways: [1:53] Dean likes to look at how our criminal justice system treats outsiders and newcomers, especially when the system is under pressure (such as during war times) [3:04] Dean's involvement in Making a Murderer [5:32] The criminal justice system can use a dose of humility all around [10:17] Dean's thoughts on the OJ trial [15:37] The biggest mistake we make in the US is not funding liberty [18:53] Is there ever blowback for unfairly prosecuting? Website: www.StrangBradley.com

Jason Hartman talks with Robert Amsterdam, partner at Amsterdam & Partners, about his law career and what Robert sees as some of the biggest issues with the perceptions of America around the world. Robert has worked for many nations during his career, including Turkey and Russia. The two touch on America's need to get out of other country's business, the US legal system's status as a "4th world", and the changing culture of law throughout Robert's career. Key Takeaways: [2:35] Robert's education on the deterioration of ethics [5:20] Eventually the US needs to let people in other countries decide for themselves how they want to run their country [7:53] Robert's dealings with Russia [12:45] Is this just a bunch of unintended consequences? [16:42] What does it mean that we've criminalized our foreign policy? [18:37] One immediate move that would help lighten the amount of laws we have in the system [19:57] The US legal system has made Robert call the US a "4th World" [23:18] What changes has Robert seen in the legal profession during his career Website: www.AmsterdamAndPartners.com www.EmpireOfDeceit.com

Bitcoin is in the news, and there's an amazing rush on cryptocurrencies and seemingly a new coin coming out every day. So it's becoming more obvious that we're in a bubble. But what's the real future of cryptocurrencies? Jason Hartman talks to Tama Churchouse, co-founder of Churchouse Publishing Limited and lead cryptocurrency analyst at Stansberry Churchouse Research, about what's going on in the world of cryptocurrency. Tama explains the differences between things like Bitcoin and Etherium, and the two look into what the government's future role in cryptocurrency will look like. Key Takeaways: [1:27] Why is there a sudden runup in cryptocurrencies? [6:06] The average transaction fee for Bitcoin is making it impossible to scale [10:12] There are currently over 1,500 different cryptocurrencies with a market cap of around $520 billion [12:08] There are currently protocols being written on the blockchain that you can buy into [14:42] An explanation of "CryptoKitties" and how it can be applied to other avenues [16:11] Etherium created a standardized token and how it's aiding in ICOs [18:20] Etherium doesn't scale and is expensive to use, creating some serious drawbacks [19:33] How Tama learned about cryptocurrency [26:14] Is decentralized decision making really a good idea or will it just bog everything down? [30:27] Cryptocurrency isn't really a great investment at the moment (perhaps it will become one), so what do we do with it today? [32:48] Bitcoin mania has people declaring it a storer of value, but it takes at LEAST a generation to be able to make such a claim [35:07] Will the government let cryptocurrencies go on (and can they even squash it if they try)? [38:16] Tama believes 2018 will bring a wave of regulations on to cryptocurrencies [41:06] How Tama would destroy Bitcoin if he really wanted to [44:00] One cryptocurrency you SHOULD NOT BUY Website: www.StansberryChurchhouse.com www.CoinMarketCap.com "The government doesn't like competition in anything, especially currency" "ICOs are, by far and away, Etherum's biggest proof of concept use case at the moment"

There's a lot of fake news going on the internet these days, and a lot of it is concentrated in the reviews sections of sites like Yelp!, where people can post whatever they want and damage your personal or professional image. What can you do when someone comes after you like that, however (assuming it's false)? Jason Hartman talks with consumer rights attorney Lenore Albert about just that. The two look at what Internet Service Providers are required to do, what you can do if you've been wronged, and how you can properly go about warning other consumers about situations when you've been wronged. Key Takeaways: [2:44] What is the Communications Decency Act (CDA) and what harm is it currently causing? [6:18] How do you police sites like Yelp that have people reviewing others in order to keep them honest? [8:14] What would the right law be that would allow companies like Yelp to exist and perform their service, but also hold them somewhat accountable for what was written on their site? [13:08] There's a site called The Robing Room that allows you to review judges, but there isn't a lot of action on that site [20:47] What should you do if you're the victim of an unfair defamation on a review site? [25:37] If you need to pause the attacks against you, you're going to need an injunction against the service provider [27:49] How to recognize "paper terrorism" [32:54] What if you're a victim of a rip-off and you want to post and protect fellow consumers? What are your rights?

The SEC has a whole lot of rules about fundraising for specific ventures, both about WHO you can pursue and HOW you can pursue them. Jason Hartman talks with Amy Wan, Esq, founder (& Chief Legal Hacker) at Bootstrap Legal, about ways to hack the SEC when raising funds. Key Takeaways: [2:36] The primitive nature of law and why it doesn't advance very much [6:38] What the SEC actually cares about when you raise money for securities [10:13] How the Jobs Act changed the investors you can target and how [16:48] The price structure of Bootstrap Legal [20:58] Raising money isn't just putting something up on a website and waiting for the money to flow in Website: www.BootstrapLegal.com "Raising money is an art and not a science"

Privatized prisons has turned the prison system into a lean, mean, profit making machine. Companies are cutting costs (and corners) at every turn, leaving prisoners in terrible situations, with little to no ability to get outside help. Obama's mandate to rid the nation of privatized prisons helped alleviate that situation, but Jeff Sessions rescinded that, and private prisons are (for now) here to stay. When we tie prison populations to profits, however, companies have incentives to maintain a "client" base they can make money off of. Plus they're able to use the prisoners for cheap labor. Daniel Manville is a professor at Michigan State and directs the Civil Rights Clinic at MSU College of Law. He's the author of Protecting Your Health & Safety: A Litigation Guide for Inmates, as well as the Prisoner's Self-Help Litigation Manuel. He's trying to get word out that all is not well in our prison system, and things need to change. Key Takeaways: [1:05] Jason was excited about privatized prisons when he first heard of them, but the reality of them has left him opposed [5:17] How for profit food vendors have fed inmates maggots, food from trash cans, and smuggled in contraband with no consequences [9:50] Privatized prisons are doing a terrible job protecting inmates who are in danger [14:40] The concept that ignorance of the law is no excuse is no longer applicable because we have so many laws [18:33] Some privatized facilities can make you wait 2 months before you can see a doctor [22:47] Immigation detainment uses privatized prisons, and some of them can stay a long time [26:05] What kind of access the media has to inmates Website: www.Law.MSU.edu

If you're going to go to court, you better be ready to present the law the way it needs to be done. That's where Professor Nadia Nedzel's book Legal Research and Writing for International Graduate Students comes in. Nadia and Jason break down what you need to know when you go in a court room, what you can (and can't) get from an online a-la-cart lawyer, and some of the perks our legal system presents. Key Takeaways: [2:18] The things the judge is going to consider when your case starts [7:05] Why some a-la-carte legal services can't be officially done by a lawyer [10:00] The IRAC approach [15:18] Breaking everything down to show the judge what isn't the problem so you can prove what IS the problem [20:14] Our judicial system might be bad, except for all the others Website: www.SULC.edu Legal Reasoning, Research, and Writing for International Graduate Students

When we think of the First Amendment, we tend to believe that it allows us to say whatever we want, often without any repercussions. But what does it actually protect, and from whom? Floyd Abrams represented The New York Times in the 1971 Pentagon Papers case, and is author of the new book The Soul of the First Amendment. He explains to Jason how the First Amendment actually protects us, what it DOESN'T protect us from, and why some areas aren't as protected as others. In a day and age where a negative review posted on Yelp! can lead to lawsuits, it's vital that you understand what speech can come back to haunt you. Key Takeaways: [2:23] Floyd's background and some of the landmark cases he's been a part of like the Pentagon Papers [6:25] The First Amendment and college campus free speech issues [8:10] Areas of our society we don't realize are government controlled and subject to different free speech rules [10:45] The broadcast medium is nearing the free speech protections as print media [15:17] The First Amendment and "fake news" [20:03] The First Amendment and the internet users getting sued for comments/reviews/etc Website: The Soul of the First Amendment

Race relations in today's world are frayed at best right now, and part of the issue is the segregation that is experienced in most suburbs across the country. But what caused that segregation, and what can be done about it? Richard Rothstein talks to Jason Hartman about laws that were passed by our government that impacted who got to move where, and how that is still impacting where we live today. He also provides some fairly simple changes that can be made to existing rules and laws to help facilitate integration where we live. Key Takeaways: [1:27] The government's involvement in the segregation of our neighborhoods [3:58] How governmental actions created segregated suburban communities like Levittown, NY and Lakewood, CA [7:27] The FHA would only guarantee loans to developers if they promised not to sell homes to African-Americans [10:24] The Fair Housing Act of 1968 didn't actually solve any problems because the home values had become unaffordable for working class families [19:08] Jason's take on "Environmental Racism" [23:12] There has been some recent growth of African-American suburbs, but not integrated suburbs [27:07] Richard's take on Ben Carson as head of HUD & Section 8 housing [30:39] How Section 8 housing re-enforces segregation and keeps people out of middle class neighborhoods, while allowing landlords to raise their rents Website: www.EPI.org

Grant Cardone is a true believer that "it's not what you know, it's who you know", and it inspired his book The 10X Rule. The book outlines Grant's strategy to get the life you truly want, and explains that the only way to actually be safe as you get older is to become rich when you're younger. The 10X Rule is about taking your current goals, multiplying them by 10, and be willing to fight to get what you really want. Key Takeaways: [2:00] Grant’s new venture Act Like Success is based on committing first and figure the rest out later. [7:22] The 10X Rule is based on a concept that the goals, targets and actions people are making are low based on their potential. [9:37] How to stay excited and make your goals 10X. [11:27] Breaking free of middle-class thinking. [18:47] Find power in who you know not what you know. [23:13] You have to do whatever it takes! Website: www.GrantCardone.com @GrantCardone Cardone University

Protecting your intellectual property is one of the more important things that an entrepreneur can do. Whether it's protecting your client list, or protecting yourself from copycats, or just protecting your brand, the wrong move can cost you massive amounts of money. Jason Hartman talks with Robert Klinck, founder of Klinck LLC, about what entrepreneurs need to know about intellectual property law, how to know which avenue you should take, and how to go about protecting your intellectual property without going bankrupt on the fees. Key Takeaways: [1:52] Areas of IP law that people should be focusing on [5:06] Are there times where it's smarter not to file a patent and put your ideas out for the world to see? [8:29] How you can lose your rights to your trademark [11:35] Some of the more economical ways of getting patents/trademarks/etc [15:06] How to make sure your patent is written the right way Websites: www.KlinckLLC.com www.USPTO.gov

One post on Yelp, RipOffReport, or a fake profile on Grindr, and your life can be turned upside down in a heartbeat. In today's online, connected world it doesn't take much for your life or business to be severely damaged if you don't take care of your reputation. But how can you go about doing it when someone has anonymously posted a review? Who can you go after to get it resolved? Jason Hartman picks the brain of one of the most feared defamation lawyers in the United States, Neville Johnson, about just these things. Neville has protected stars like Nancy Sinatra, the Beach Boys, Fleetwood Mac, Moody Blues, and John Lennon. He has some tips on how to properly approach the situation, what we might need to do as a society to change things, and what laws people (and companies) are hiding behind to protect their ability to defame you. Key Takeaways: [1:17] How Neville started getting famous clients and get started in the defamation industry [4:52] The importance of the Communications Decency Act, passed over 20 years ago, and the impact it still has today [8:33] Fighting companies just to get them to observe the subpoena they were served [11:26] Our justice system is so bogged down that it might take 2.5-3 years before you go to trial, and some examples of people settling their defamation suits [16:07] A case in the California Supreme Court that potentially has serious ramifications [20:04] The distinction between impersonation and anonymity, and what we do about anonymous postings [22:02] Our defamation laws aren't going to be easy to change because special interest groups have a lot of power, and the potential dangers Google poses Website: www.JJLLPLaw.com

Jason Hartman talks with Bradley Birkenfeld, financial whistle blower and author of Lucifer’s Banker: The Untold Story of How I Destroyed Swiss Bank Secrecy. Bradley exposed how UBS was helping wealthy Americans commit billions of dollars worth of tax fraud. The information he was able to give US authorities allowed the offshore banking industry to finally be exposed. He's since turned away from the financial industry and is doing what he can to help support whistleblowers all over the world. Key Takeaways: [1:41] A history lesson about the beginning of Swiss banking anonymity. [4:43] The Department of Justice turned Bradley away. [5:49] The banking system and the federal government are closely related. [8:47] Secret numbered Swiss accounts allow for non-traceable illegal activities. [13:09] Bradley was forced to go to the Senate because the DOJ is corrupt. [16:42] Proof the American people were screwed by the Obama administration. [18:26] The U. S. Government and the Swiss Government are in bed together. [23:25] Wikileaks documents show Hillary Clinton was involved in UBS. Website: www.LucifersBanker.com

Jason Hartman talks foreclosure law with Chris Cabanillas of Cabanillas Law Firm. Chris is an expert in foreclosure and shadow inventory. The two discuss how the two relate, and also look into what you should expect from your attorney when dealing with judicial foreclosure. Key Takeaways [1:32] Shadow inventory will continue to increase if foreclosure actions aren't done properly. [6:42] A large amount of foreclosure cases aren't even going to court [10:23] The lenders ability to foreclose varies drastically from state to state [12:45] Chris' advice for those facing foreclosure. [17:04] Higher short sale prices might be due to personal, human aspects [19:13] The fee structure will change depending on the attorney and jurisdiction, but make sure you get a face to face meeting regardless [27:25] Foreign investment is filling up places like Manhattan and the investors may never even spend a night there! Website: www.CabanillasLaw.com Slicing Pie by Mike Moyer

Jason Hartman talks with The Divorce Diva, Vikki Ziegler, about what you need to have prepared in case a divorce comes into your life. Vikki explains that it's important to start protecting yourself before the wedding ceremony is even planned. It might see harsh, but a little planning now can save a lot of time, money, and emotional trauma in the future. She also discusses how to broach the topic of a prenuptial agreement, and what kinds of things people are starting to include in them. Key Takeaways: [1:39] What you need to know to "do divorce right" [4:42] Some tips to make mediation more successful [11:26] With Americans constantly moving around, which state law applies when divorce happens? [14:49] The best way to bring up the idea of a prenup with your significant other [16:40] The growing trend of a social media clause in prenups Website: www.VikkiZiegler.com [tweet_box design="box_04" float="none"]"People shouldn't say it's kind of a death sentence when you get married, I think it's just the beginning of life, but you need to really work at it."[/tweet_box]

Jason Hartman talks with retired US Army Major General Bruce Lawlor, author of When Deadly Force is Involved, about his new book. Most people who own a firearm purchased it for self defense. Many Americans have already decided that they will use deadly force if necessary to protect themselves and those around them if a life threatening situation arises. Jason and Bruce dive into the legal ramifications that can come from your actions, what self-defense actually means, and how to avoid committing "bad behavior" in the eyes of the courts. Key Takeaways: [:55] The common elements of law and self defense around the nation [3:26] Is there a duty to retreat? [7:48] Self defense and fist fights through the eyes of the law [13:12] The questions that Bruce's book answers [14:46] An example of a person exhibiting "bad behavior" in the eyes of the law Website: www.BruceLawlor.com "Before a person is entitled to employ deadly force...they must first make a reasonable attempt to avoid the application of that force"

Jason Hartman talks with Dr. Frederick Graves, founder of Jurisdictionary.com, about the legal system that's been deteriorating over the last 100 years. Founded in 1997, Jurisdictionary.com is designed to give the consumer a better understanding of legal terms and proceedings to put you on even footing when you have to go to court. Key Takeaways: [1:25] How Frederick came up with the idea for Jurisdictionary [5:49] We need to teach Americans what our courts look like when they're working correctly [10:56] 3 legal tools that belong to everyone, lawyer or not, in our legal system [17:47] Understanding how things work and what to ask for can save you hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars [21:15] Frederick's thoughts on arbitration [24:05] Hiring an out of area attorney, and the importance of having a court reporter [27:42] What Jurisdictionary actually teaches you, and what it doesn't Website: www.Jurisdictionary.com www.HowToWinInCourt.com

Jason Hartman talks with Robert W Wood, Managing Partner of Wood LLP. Robert is a tax attorney with extensive experience in corporate, partnership, and individual matters. The United States Lawyer Rankings has him as one of the top six tax lawyers in the nation. Jason picks Robert's brain about what ways we might be putting ourself at risk while doing our taxes, and how to hire people for our business the right way. Key Takeaways: [1:19] Whether offshore accounts should be veered away from these days [3:41] How some people are breaking tax law without realizing it [4:42] The main way IRS criminal cases come about [7:40] A very important piece of advice for what to do if the IRS criminal division comes knocking at your door [10:05] How the tax courts see the settlement of your lawsuit [11:56] What you need to know, tax wise, about hiring freelancers [17:40] The dangers of having freelancers and employees doing the same jobs Website: www.woodllp.com

Jason Hartman talks with Rachel Alexander, former attorney and currently Senior Editor at The Stream. Rachel worked as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Arizona for her last job in law, but before that she'd also worked as a corporate attorney for GoDaddy, as well as a Deputy County Attorney for the Maricopa County Attorney's Office. Jason and Rachel discuss the inherent flaws in our legal system, and some potential ways to solve them in both the present moment (if you're in a case) as well as in the long term. Key Takeaways: [1:50] Rachel's professional background and why she's committed to exposing corruption in the legal system [5:29] Bar Associations get all the benefits of acting like a governmental agency with none of the transparency [8:26] One of the biggest changes to our legal system that Rachel would like to see [10:51] What can people do to get better access to the legal system? [13:43] Whether people need to be concerned about getting sued for leaving a negative review of a judge online Website: www.stream.org www.twitter.com/rach_ic www.intellectualconservative.com

Jason Hartman talks with Geoff Woods, Vice President of The ONE Thing. Geoff was inspired by the Jim Rohn's quote "you are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with". This quote sent him on a mission to spend as much of his time as possible with cutting edge CEOs and entrepreneurs. That drive pushed him forward and led him to Gary Keller and The ONE Thing. Geoff's primary mission now is to turn Gary Keller's best selling book, The ONE Thing, into a successful business. As you can probably guess, the business' goal is simple: teach people to truly focus on their one thing in life, and start doing more by doing less. Key Takeaways: [2:42] What is "The ONE Thing"? [6:24] Geoff gives examples of his "most important thing" [10:13] Can someone have multiple businesses, as Gary Keller does, and still subscribe to the ONE thing principal? [13:30] Practical implementations of your one thing in your life [16:50] How long it REALLY takes to make a habit stick (it's not 21 days) [19:15] Don't suffer from paralysis by analysis Websites: www.the1thing.com

Jason Hartman talks with Robert Tanenbaum, former Assistant D.A. in New York County and author of the book Fatal Conceit. Robert served as New York County's Chief of the Criminal Courts and ran the D.A.’s legal staff training program. Robert was appointed as Deputy Chief counsel for the investigation into the JFK and MLK assassinations. Robert and Jason talk about how to work to fix our legal system, the investigation into the JFK assassination and Lee Harvey Oswald, and his writing style. Key Takeaways: [3:30] The issues with our legal system that need to be addressed [6:55] When done properly, our legal system is skewed to the prosecution [11:13] Should prosecutors be censured when a case is overturned? [13:27] What can we do to fix the wrongs in our justice system? [17:12] What happened to Robert when he wanted to investigate some signs that Lee Harvey Oswald didn't act alone [19:11] Comparing Robert's book Fatal Conceit to the Benghazi situation [23:05] How to write in a way that compels the reader and generates sales Website: www.robertktanenbaumbooks.com

Helen Davis Chaitman is a renowned attorney who specializes in mortgage lending liability. She is also a legal representative to over 1,600 people whose money disappeared in Bernie Madoff's scam, aided by his backers, JP Morgan Chase. She is the author of JP Madoff: The Unholy Alliance Between America’s Biggest Bank and America’s Biggest Crook. She reveals the dirty, disgusting secrets of a financial institution that works with more than 50% of American households, and offers a solution which involves elected officials. Key Takeaways: [1:44] Why Bernie Madoff case wasn't a class action suit [2:47] Innocent investors getting hit with clawback suits [5:03] JP Morgan kept Bernie Madoff's secret and made this a much, much bigger scam [10:38] Ms Chaitman had to have 1,143 footnotes in her new book to make certain there is no libel suit. [12:58] Our elected officials accept money to look the other way. It’s the modern version of organized crime. [18:49] Ms Chaitman offers some possible solutions to clean up the corporation/government money affairs. Websites: http://jpmadoff.com/victims/ http://jpmadoff.com

Jason Hartman speaks to author and former Department of Justice attorney, Sidney Powell. Together, they dive into some of the most scandalous and outrageous cases which have passed through the Department of Justice in recent decades. They also delve into several of the cases featured in Powell’s book Licensed to Lie: Exposing Corruption in the Department of Justice, and consider the true state of our society. Takeaways – Sidney Powell’s book, Licensed to Lie: Exposing Corruption in the Department of Justice, deals with some of the most scandalous and historic events to come out of the United States’ Department of Justice. – Within the Merrill Lynch case, it got to the point where favourable statements were hidden for six years while four Merrill Lynch executives were sent to prison without even a listed criminal offence. – Sometimes there are two sides to a story and you need to dig a little deeper to find out what really happened. – You have to question when a judge says he’s never had such a fine person before him for sentencing, and then passes a sentence. – www.pogo.org (Project on Government Oversight) has identified over 400 instances of misconduct by prosecutors in the last decade. – Despite having a criminal conviction against his name a few days before the re-election, Ted Stevens only lost his place on the Senate by a few votes. – The Bar associations are less than useless in these situations because they just give the same response. – Judge Sullivan is turning around the Freedom of Information Act lawsuit against the IRS and doing his best to achieve a just result. – There are too many aspects of the IRS case that just seem conveniently timed for it to be believable. – Many of Sidney’s articles about these issues can be found at www.Observer.com – If the IRS is being used to target political opponents, who gave that order? – Information about the book and how to purchase it can be found at www.LicensedtoLie.com. Tweet Sidney using the handle @SidneyPowell1 and be sure to ‘like’ Licensed to Lie on Facebook.

Kendall Almerico is the CEO of a crowdfunding company called ClickStartMe, and is one of the top crowdfunding experts in today's industry. He regularly writes regarding crowdfunding for Entrepreneur.com, and is also a sought after sports agent. Jason Hartman talks with Kendall about what crowdfunding is and how you can benefit from it, but also safeguarding yourself. Key Takeaways: 3:00 – What is crowdfunding? Kendall explains it's like a church collection plate. Everybody chips in a dollar and by the end there's a couple of hundred dollars in that plate. 10:30 – Crowdfunding is going to change in a big way in January. People will be able to invest in a company in exchange for a company's equity and this big change is bringing up some concerns with venture capitalists. 15:10 – Will there be an upraise of fraud? Kendall says there are many safeguards and regulations to prevent this. He explains in this segment what some of those safeguards are to prevent fraud. 22:20 – Kendall talks a lot about some really cool and innovative campaigns that are on ClickStartMe right now. 27:00 – If you don't promote your own product yourself, you will not be able to meet your budget goal. It's all about networking. 32:25 – Gawker was the first company to start a crowdfunding campaign to buy information for a news story. Kendall believes that there's going to be more crowdfunded journalism pieces in the future. 36:40 – Be sure to do your homework, the more you prepare before launch, the easier it'll be to reach your goal. Mentioned In This Episode: www.clickstartme.com

Securities litigation attorney John Lawrence Allen helps recover investor funds lost through investment fraud or incompetence. John is a former Los Angeles Deputy District Attorney and author of “Make Wall Street Pay You Back.” Jason Hartman and John Lawrence Allen talk about Wall Street dirty tricks plays and how average people can protect themselves from Wall Street. Allen also gives some tips for investors before they invest a large sum of money with an advisor or hedge fund. He also shares how financial advisors can mitigate their risk of fraud. Key Takeaways: (2:20) John Lawrence Allen: background and history of latest book (3:06) How Wall Street and the investment landscape have changed over the last 20 years (4:06) On the arbitration process (7:34) On the laws not being in favor of the consumer (11:13) Causes of action: fraud, incompetence, etc. (16:00) The extraordinarily high commissions on life insurance sales (18:11) How does the investor know what fees are being assessed by financial advisors? (21:08) The length of the FINRA arbitration process (21:55) On “simplified arbitration” for small claims (23:58) Discussion of other types of fraud, beyond incompetence and excessive commission (29:20) Discussion of a managed future deal Jason was pitched on (32:30) Some tips on buying gold: always invest in bullion, never numismatic coins (37:12) Who claims are usually made against (38:42) Jon Corzine, MF Global, & the Insider’s Game (43:19) Bad monetary policy forces people to take inappropriate risks Websites: www.MakeWallStreetPayYouBack.com Make Wall Street Pay You Back on Amazon www.myinvestorfraud.com

Philip K. Howard is an attorney who is the Founder and Chair of Common Good, and author of the classic, “The Death of Common Sense” and the new book, “The Rule of Nobody: Saving America from Dead Laws and Broken Government.” Jason Hartman and Philip discuss whether people should trust the government, and Philip shares his thoughts on how the government has made people inept. The two of them also delve into how life would be without lawyers. Philip K. Howard is a well-known leader of government and legal reform in America. His new book, The Rule of Nobody (W. W. Norton & Company, April 2014), has been praised by Fareed Zakaria as “an utterly compelling and persuasive book that, if followed, could change the way America works.” His Ted Talk has has been viewed hundreds of thousands of times. His other books include the best-seller The Death of Common Sense (Random House, 1995), The Collapse of the Common Good (Ballantine Books, 2002), and Life Without Lawyers (W. W. Norton & Company, 2009). Philip formed Common Good, a nonpartisan national coalition dedicated to restoring common sense in America, in 2002. He also sometimes writes for the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, and the New York Times, and has appeared on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, the News Hour, Today, Good Morning America, Charlie Rose, and numerous other programs. Philip is a civic leader in New York City, and has spent close to two decades advising national political leaders on legal and regulatory reform. His clients have included Vice President Al Gore and numerous governors. Websites: www.philipkhoward.com www.commongood.org