The Balanced Voice with Rania Mankarious

Rania and Sydney break down the highlights of The Balanced Voice Podcast, Season 4.Look out for news regarding Season 5 in the next few weeks, we will be back after a short break!

Today on The Balanced Voice we welcome a woman who blew our entire team away with her strength, and humble forgiveness.Kim Case's life trajectory was tremendously changed when she was abducted and abused by 4 unknown men, very early in her life.Kim is an ambassador for survivors of traumatic experiences, a resounding speaker, and a reminder of hope within this broken world.With the realization of the immense blessing that it is to live to tell the tale, she has dedicated her life to supporting victims of similar situations to her own.This episode may be disturbing to a younger audience, and includes powerful but explicit language. Viewer discretion is advised.

Here at Crime Stoppers of Houston, we recently had an encounter with the New York Times, which interestingly led us to the talented Ashley Rindsberg.Ashley is an investigative journalist and the author of "The Gray Lady Winked".His book on how the New York Times misreporting influences history is now at the very center of the global conversation on media, journalism, fake news, and free speech.We are grateful to have spent time with Ashley to discuss our experience with the New York Times, as well as the larger global impact of their reach.To learn more about Ashley please visit:https://twitter.com/AshleyRindsberghttps://www.amazon.com/Ashley-Rindsberg/e/B004LSCGHC%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share

In 2021 our beloved Houston Texan's mascot, Toro won “NFL Mascot of the Year”. After our conversation today on The Balanced Voice we are sure that our guests Andrew Johnson and Ryan Records played an enormous role in achieving that incredible award. “When I first got here with the Texans I wrote a mission statement for our program that is to be a Character with Character making memories worth repeating.” As a community based organization, we are always grateful to have encouraging conversations with likeminded individuals like Andrew and Ryan. Join us in our conversation about community engagement and the life of Toro the Bull!

Joshua Webb, Crime Stoppers of Houston's Program Coordinator, joins Rania on today's episode to share his experience with intimate partner violence, and his insight within today's culture regarding men who are impacted by violence, whether as a victim or a perpetrator.Join Crime Stoppers of Houston every Wednesday at 10AM Central for new episodes of The Balanced Voice!

Today on the Balanced Voice Rania welcomes Daniel Shepley and his therapist, Dr. Harvey Rosenstock to discuss Shepley's transformation from psychosis and madness to sanity. Dr. Rosenstock, a local Houston psychiatrist, argues that everyone can be helped and that Shepley is living proof of that.Join us on Wednesday, March 30th @ 10AM!

Emmy Award winner and long time Anchor at KPRC-TV in Houston, Linda Lorelle joins us to talk about human connection in society, as well as the realities of what happens when previously established cultural barriers are broken. As an African American woman in the media landscape, Linda breaks down the realities of being in front of and behind the camera, and how it has led to her ultimate success in today's world.This episode includes powerful but explicit language. Viewer discretion is advised.Join us on Wendesday, March 23rd @ 10:00AM Central Time on our YouTube and Facebook Pages!

As the narrative of defunding the police has grown across the nation, Austin has been a city that has severely reduced their police funding.On this episode, Rania is joined by Mackenzie Kelly of Austin's City Council, District 6, to talk about the real world impacts of defunding the police.Join us on Wendesday, March 9th @ 10:00AM Central Time on our YouTube and Facebook Pages!

You won't want to miss this week's episode with legal commentator and TV journalist, Nancy Grace! Our 40-minute interview went in more directions than we could ever have predicted… we even had a surprise guest bomb our podcast!Nancy is best known for being an outspoken, tireless advocate for victims' rights. When she was 19 years old, her life was marked by the tragic loss of her fiancé. Her resilience and determination led to her successful (sometimes controversial) career and eventual happiness with a new relationship and mom of two beautiful children.Tune in on Wednesday, March 2nd @ 10AM Central on Facebook, YouTube, or all major audio only platforms!

From becoming one of Hawaii's most promising golfers to Hawaii's most wanted, Kyle Quilausing's story of success, addiction, incarceration and humility is an incredible journey of how there is always hope. Join us on February 23rd at 10AM Central to view Part 2 of our interview with Kyle.To learn more about Kyle or book him to speak visit:https://topyouthspeakers.com/speakers-topics/kyle-quilausinghttps://shop.stayhumbleprayhawaii.com/Join us on IG live, on the Crime Stoppers of Houston Facebook page or on your favorite podcast platform.

From becoming one of Hawaii's most promising golfers to Hawaii's most wanted, Kyle Quilausing's story of success, addiction, incarceration and humility is an incredible journey of how there is always hope. Join us on February 16th at 10AM Central to view Part 1 of our interview with Kyle.Join us on IG live, on the Crime Stoppers of Houston Facebook page or on your favorite podcast platform.

Episode 45 airing this February 8th at 10am. Watch/listen to our sit-down with Teresa Helm, one of Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein's early victims.“Ghislaine Maxwell is a master manipulator” she said to host Rania Mankarious who had a 40-minute conversation with Teresa about her experience with Maxwell and Epstein. Teresa also shares her vision for a world without exploitation, a vision Crime Stoppers strives for as well.We hope you will tune in as we kick off Season 4 of our podcast with this conversation with Teresa Helm.

Concluding season 3 with a very special sit down with our host Rania Mankarious and our Executive Producer Sydney Zuiker!! ☎️

On June 26, 2014, the life of Bree Moore, a 20-year old young woman with a bright future, was cut short with an act of violence. She was shot to death by her boyfriend in a fit of dating violence.​The murder of Bree Moore was more than tragedy. It was yet another sad moment in an ongoing American tragedy. Dating violence is one of the unreported issues in America.The story of Bree's life, the inspiring person she was and the unspeakable tragedy that befell her, has focused a searchlight on the epidemic of teen dating violence in Alaska. Bree's parents, Butch and Cindy, wanted to make sure Bree's death was not simply a statistic. What happened to Bree should not have happened and her death should be a lesson for all Alaskans. Their efforts prompted the Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Education (known as Bree's Law) into The Alaska Safe Children's Act, which was signed into law by Governor Walker in July 2015. ​Because of Bree's Law, dating violence education is being taught in grades 7-12 in all Alaska public schools. It instructs teens how to develop healthy relationships, practice supportive communication skills, recognize the warning signs of an abusive relationship, and where to go for help.To learn more visit: www.breeslaw.org

In 2019 Crime Stoppers of Houston began sounding the alarm on the rotating door at the courthouse via a press conference with Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg and former Houston Chief of Police Art Acevedo. Since then, we have been connected with victim after victim whose lives have been affected by violent crime in our city. To date, there have been at least 149+ people in Harris County who have lost their lives to repeat violent offenders and countless who have experienced violent assaults or home invasions.Tomorrow on the podcast, host Rania Mankarious sits down with Crime Stoppers of Houston Board Member Taseer Badar to discuss his encounter with violent crime. Taseer is the chairman and CEO for ZT Corporate and has become an active voice for crime prevention in the business community. We are grateful for Taseer's involvement in our fight for a safer Houston!

Today on the Balanced Voice Rania welcomes Deborah Berry, mother, advocate, and author of “TechTrap.” Deborah started her journey to write TechTrap as a personal effort to absorb what had happened to her daughter and later decided to share her knowledge in hopes of helping other parents.#TheBalancedVoice #Podcast #CrimeStoppers #Houston #Internet #Technology #Tech #Online #Safety #DeborahBerry #RaniaMankarious

With 2.5 billion pages of pornography available online, it's the uncomfortable conversation we have to have: kids are exposed to pornography as young as 8 or 9 years old and it has a profound impact on their health.Joe Madison, Executive Director at Demand Disruption, joins host, Rania Mankarious for a deep dive into the world of pornography and its direct relationship with sex trafficking. From the pornography viewer, addict, buyer, seller or producer of content, he breaks down the cycle with our families, communities, and children in mind.Learn more about this episode at thebalancedvoicepodcast.com ☎️

Threats, predators, and violent pornographic content lurk behind our children's screens. How can we protect their eyes?As seen in Childhood 2.0, this week Rania Mankarious sits down with Chris McKenna, Founder and CEO of Protect Young Eyes, an organization on a mission to create safer digital spaces in partnership with parents and community members.In their powerful sit-down, Chris and Rania tackle online threats, pornography exposures, and predators. They also discuss the Facebook Whistleblower and the fight for legislative protections.Learn more at thebalancedvoicepodcast.com!Watch Childhood 2.0:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=He3IJJhFy-I#facebook #techgiants #whistleblower #protectyoungeyes #socialmedia #safety #childhood #houston #texas #usa #parenting #podcast #raniamankarious #balancedvoice #onlinesafety #internetsafety

This week on The Balanced Voice Podcast, host Rania Mankarious takes a look at the effect of violence in our homes and in our schools with two incredible guests: Tamron Hall and Jenna Fondren.First, Rania sits down with the one and only Tamron Hall who has spent much time raising awareness about Domestic Violence, helping survivors speak out, and advocating for Purina's #purpleleash project. We hear why this issue is so close to her heart and how we as a community can get involved in prevention and advocacy during #NationalDomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth.

This week on The Balanced Voice Podcast, host Rania Mankarious welcomes Tina Stanley, a San Antonio parent who was forced to turn into a fierce advocate after learning her middle school child was in a serious inappropriate relationship with a teacher. Tina walks us through the severe trauma her child experienced and what she learned to demand from the district in order to make meaningful change.Not only did Tina turn tragedy into empowerment for her young daughter, she has since been influential in passing legislation protecting students in 16 states. In our time together, she also shares evergreen tools that help parents navigate an array of school situations - including protecting children from bullying.This episode features so many important resources and talking points for parents, so we strongly encourage tuning in on Wednesday, October 6 at 10am on thebalancedvoicepodcast.com! ☎️

Season 3 of @thebalancedvoicepodcast premieres this Wednesday, September 29th at 10am with Episode 36: ‘An Unlikely Alliance with David Berkowitz'. ☎️

This week on #TheBalancedVoicePodcast, our host Rania Mankarious and our executive producer, Sydney Zuiker sit down to review season two! We discuss some of #realsolutions that came from the #balancedconversations we had with local and national leaders on the podcast this season and reflect on the surprising things we have learned so far.Thank you for all of our wonderful guests and sponsors who made season two such a success!! We are looking forward to all that is to come in season 3 this fall.Join us this Wednesday, June 23 at 10am CST.Listen, subscribe, and learn more at thebalancedvoicepodcast.com! ️

We are honored to have Fran Drescher, beloved and best known as “The Nanny” on the podcast today! As a survivor of both sexual assault and uterine cancer, we were thrilled for the opportunity to sit down and hear about how she has transformed her trauma and illness into a national movement, Cancer Schmancer. Fran founded Cancer Schmancer with a mission to empower women to advocate for their health and wellbeing through prevention, early detection, and policy change. You can learn more about the movement at cancerschmancer.org! In today's balanced conversation we ultimately answer this question: "How can we transform hardship into positive societal change and leave a lasting legacy.”We are so excited for you to join this conversation and hope that you also join Fran Drescher this Sunday, June 20th for FranJam 2021! In celebration of Peace, Love, and Fran's 21 years of wellness, Cancer Schmancer presents a virtual concert filled with incredible talent including: Jackson Browne, Cyndi Lauper, David Foster & Katharine McPhee Foster, Hoobastank, Debbie Gibson, Cynthia Erivo, and so many more! You can stream the concert for FREE at CancerSchmancer.org! Learn more about the podcast at Thebalancedvoicepodcast.com #victimadvocate #crimesurvivor #cancersurvivor #cancerschmancer #nationalcancersurvivormonth #raniamankarious #frandrescher #thenanny #foundation #nonprofit #crimestoppers #education #learning #actress #television #movies

We have received a drastic increase in phone calls from parents and family members about tragic loss due to fentanyl overdose death. After our conversation on Ep. 24 with Dr. Laura Berman, whose son Samuel lost his life to a pill he purchased on snapchat, we were left heartbroken and passionate about finding, or creating, a real solution to this problem. We connected Dr. Berman with our Ep. 9 Guest, Titania Jordan, who is the Chief Parent Officer at BARK technologies and they, along with others, came up with #LetParentsProtect—A petition for Snapchat, TikTok, and other social media platforms to urge them to allow parents to use third party monitoring tools like BARK to protect children online. The petition argues that in order to save lives, parents need to be the ones who make the choice about whether they want to use third party safety apps, and we couldn't agree more.Today on The Balanced Voice we welcome Dr. Berman and Titania Jordan back to the podcast along with Dr. Berman's husband, Samuel Chapman, Marc Berkman the CEO of the Organization for Social media Safety, and Roger Crystal, CEO of Opiant Pharmaceuticals, Inc and the founder of NARCAN Nasal Spray to discuss the need for better regulations on social media and the dangers of fentanyl. We beg everyone to go to the link in our show notes to sign the petition and #LetParentsProtect! SIGN THE PETITION: https://bit.ly/2SHN2vT#letparentsprotect #internet #socialmedia #web #parentalcontrols #safety #parents #parenting #children #kids #online #bullying #druguse #narcotics #safetyfirst #bark #drlauraberman #samchapman #titaniajordan #marcberkman #drrogercrystal #expert #thebalancedvoicepodcast #raniamankarious #crimestoppers

Swimming, sports, time with friends, and making memories; summer camps should be filled with worry-free joy. Abuse, death, and drowning should NEVER be on the list of activities at camp.This week on #thebalancedvoicepodcast we sit down with Doug Forbes and Elena Matyas whose six-year old, Roxie Forbes, tragically drowned at a camp in California in the summer of 2019. The California Department of Social Services later determined the camp to be an illegal child care facility with fraudulently certified lifeguards. After their loss, Doug and Elena established the Meow Meow Foundation in honor of Roxie's favorite stuffed animal, “Meow Meow”. They have worked tirelessly to put an end to preventable drownings and raise awareness about summer camp issues such as abuse and neglect. Support their mission at meowmeowfoundation.org.In this episode, we discuss the dangers that can arise at summer camps, the lack of oversight of camp facilities, and share what parents take into consideration before choosing a summer camp.Join the conversation Wednesday, May 26th at 10am CST. Learn more at thebalancedvoicepodcast.com. #summer #camp #safety #parents #parenting #children #kids #sport #swim #lawsuit #campers #counselor #lifeguard #campsafety #safetyfirst #meowmeowfoundation #dougforbes #elenamatyas #thebalancedvoicepodcast #raniamankarious #crimestoppers

How do you think we should hold sex offenders accountable in our community? Does our current system truly keep our community safe?This week, we sit down with Judy O'Brien, a Licensed Professional Counselor and Sex Offender Treatment Provider here in Houston. In this balanced conversation we discuss recent changes in predatory behaviors, the role of power and control for offenders, and the false sense of security that the sex offender registry could be providing.Ultimately, we answer this question: Is there a better way to hold sex offender accountable and prevent victimization within our communities?We believe that open dialogue about this sensitive topic is one of the best preventative measures, however, some may find our conversation about sex offenders to be uncomfortable, so viewer discretion is advised. We hope you will join this conversation by sending us your thoughts and questions after the show on Instagram or Twitter! Learn more at thebalancedvoice.com #society #community #counseling #offenders #criminal #justice #professional #conversation #balance #TheBalancedVoice #Podcast #RaniaMankarious #JudyOBrien #reform #rehabilitation #education

Did you know that animal abuse is often the first sign of family abuse such as domestic violence in the home? Today on The Balanced Voice we are grateful to sit down with THREE incredible women bringing awareness to the intersection between animal abuse and domestic violence.First, we sit down with the one and only Tamron Hall. She created the Tamron Heart Renate Fund in memory of her sister, Ranate's life. Since creating the fund Tamron has spent much time raising awareness, helping survivors speak out, and raising money for domestic violence victims. We talk about her involvement in Purina's #purpleleash project.To learn more about The Purple Leash Project visit: https://www.purina.com/about-purina/purple-leash-project/We then welcome two of our dear friends, Tena Faust and Tama Lundquist, co-founders of Houston PetSet. Tena and Tama work tirelessly #fortheanimals day in and day out. In this conversation, we take a deeper look at animal cruelty in our city.To learn more about Houston PetSet visit: https://www.houstonpetset.org/Visit us at https://www.raniamankarious.com/the-balanced-voice-podcast#TheBalancedVoice #Podcast #RaniaMankarious #CrimeStoppers #Houston #Texas #TamronHall #Tamron #Hall #Purina #PurpleLeash #Project #Tena #Tama #Lundquist #Faust #PetSetHouston #PetSet #DomesticViolence #Animals #AnimalCruelty #Dogs #Cats #Pets #Resources #Education #Lawmaking #Legislation #Community #Engagement

Do you believe juvenile offenders should be treated as adults? What if you knew the part of their brain that regulates impulses does not fully develop until roughly 25? Does that change things? This week on The Balanced Voice Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Elizabeth Cauffman, Professor at the University of California Irvine, whose research is vital to the conversation surrounding the rights and treatment of juvenile offenders.Dr. Cauffman's research addresses the intersect between adolescent development and juvenile justice. She has published over 100 articles, chapters, and books on topics in the study of contemporary adolescence, adolescent brain development, risk-taking and decision-making, parent-adolescent relationships, and juvenile justice. As a mother herself, Dr. Cauffman approaches conversations about these incredibly challenging topics with clarity and compassion. In today's balanced conversation we ultimately answer THIS question: Can juvenile offenders stop offending and become healthy members of society? ---The visual episode premieres Wednesday, April 28 at 10am on our Facebook page. Learn more and subscribe at thebalancedvoicepodcast.com. #SCOTUS #JuvenileJustice #crimestoppers #compassion #youth #children #supremecourt #elizabeth #cauffman #uci #podcast #hounews

This week on The Balanced Voice Podcast, we sit down with someone who has proven to be a truth teller in the face of adversity for the entirety of her journalism career.Diane Dimond gained national attention after breaking the story of child molestation allegations against Michael Jackson in 1993. She has worked as a correspondent for Hard Copy, Extra, NBC, Entertainment Tonight, Court TV, and Investigation Discovery where she covered events such as the O.J. Simpson case and conducted interviews with Hollywood Madam Heidi Flessi, Pamela Smart, Martin Luther King Jr. 's Assassin, Jeffery MacDonald, and so many more. In our conversation we discuss Diane's commitment to uncovering injustice and reporting on facts even when it reveals an unpopular opinion. The visual episode premieres Wednesday, April 21 at 10am on the @crimestoppersofhouston Facebook page. Learn more and subscribe at thebalancedvoicepodcast.com. #dianedimond #diane #dimond #michaeljacksoncase #hollywoodscandel #investigativejournalism #journalism #reporter #hollywood #controversy #justice #victimsrights #hardcopy #extra #nbc #entertainmenttonight #courttv #investigativediscovery

On and off air, this week's guest is on a mission “to seek the truth, find the truth, and tell the truth”.Shepard Smith is broadcast journalist best known for his 23-year career at Fox News Channel, which he joined at its 1996 inception and where he served as chief anchor and managing editor of the breaking news division.He returned to the news desk this past fall with NBC News and CNBC, where he serves as chief general news anchor and hosts The News with Shepard Smith. @thenewsoncnbcWe could not be more thrilled that he agreed to sit down with us to discuss changes in news reporting and the effects that opinion presented as news has on our society. Ultimately we answer this question: “How do we as consumers balance news and opinion journalism to develop a more accurate worldview?”The visual episode premieres Wednesday, April 14 at 10am on the @crimestoppersofhouston Facebook & YouTube page.Subscribe to the podcast through the #linkinbio, or on any podcast audio platform, and be notified when episode 27 is available to listen to!#shepardsmith #newsmakers #nbc #cnbc #thenewswithshepardsmith #news #hounews #anchor #journalism #role #America #modern #public #technology #trends

What does it mean for women to invest in each other? How do we not only push ourselves towards success, but also empower others to succeed as well?

This week on #TheBalancedVoicePodcast, we are thrilled to welcome our long-time friend and partner Dominique Sachse! ❤️

On this episode of The Balanced Voice Podcast, we welcome Dr. Laura Berman, who you may know as a love & relationship expert, often seen on the Oprah channel, Dr. Oz, and the Today Show, as well as being an 8-time New York Times bestselling author. However, we have recently come to know her in a whole new light as she navigates the unimaginable: losing her 16-year old son to a fentanyl laced pill.In this heartbreaking conversation, Dr. Berman courageously shares her story with us to educate parents and mobilize legislators so that ultimately “not one more kid dies”.

This week on #TheBalancedVoicePodcast we are thrilled to welcome Texas's very own Matthew McConaughey! In his debut book ‘Greenlights', Matthew bares it all as he walks the reader throughout his unique journey thus far. Personal photos and journal writing are shared along with lessons learned from his real experiences with family, love, fatherhood and faith. In our conversation, we unpack how his most raw and vulnerable “red” and “yellow” light moments that he writes about, helped him catch “greenlights” and become the person he is today. From his foundation that aims to keep kids from choosing a life of crime by providing them with opportunities to lead healthy lives, to his ongoing dedication to The Lone Star State, it is clear that he is a person that cares deeply about the next generation and the world around him. In this encouraging and packed conversation we discover what it means to live in the present, honor the past, and advocate for a better future. Join us this Wednesday, March 10th at 10am CST on the @crimestoppersofhouston Facebook page!#TheBalancedVoicePodcast #CrimeStoppersOfHouston #RaniaMankarious #MatthewMcConaughey #GreenLights #Author #Accountability #Entertainment #Philosophy #Wellness #Lifestyle #Teacher #Social #Technology #Education #Expert

Anxiety, depression, and mental illness affects a large percentage of our population. Is our society's addiction to social media to blame?In Episode 22, we sit down with model and wellness expert Nikki Sharp to discuss her journey to wellness, why she thinks mental health struggles are on the rise and how we can raise a generation that knows their self-worth is more than their social media brand.#Jointheconversation this Wednesday, March 3rd at 10AM CST on the Crime Stoppers of Houston Facebook page.Listen and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast platform!#TheBalancedVoicePodcast #CrimeStoppersOfHouston #RaniaMankarious #NikkiSharp #Model #Beauty #SelfLove #Entertainment #Health #Wellness #Lifestyle #Mental #Emotional #Social #Technology #Education #Expert

In season two of #TheBalancedVoice #Podcast we have spent a lot of time talking to experts about how our culture not only shapes us, but our children. In Episode 21, we sit down with Dawn Hawkins, the Senior Vice President & Executive Director at the National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) to uncover another piece of the puzzle: How your is being affected by our hypersexualized culture and why should you get involved in holding media giants accountable for the for the role they play in shaping our society our culture.#TheBalancedVoicePodcast #CrimeStoppersOfHouston #RaniaMankarious #DawnHawkins #Tech #BigTech #Twitter #Adult #Health #Wellness #Children #Mental #Emotional #Social #Technology #Devices #Education #Expert

We all want our children to be healthy. That is why we teach them about nutritious foods and encourage them to exercise. It's why we don't allow them to survive on ice cream and candy alone. But what about their mental, emotional, and social health? How do we teach them healthy habits in a modern world full of technology?In today's balanced conversation with Dr. Jonathan Stevens, who is the Chief of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and the Chief of Outpatient Services of The Menninger Clinic, we discuss everything from when to get your child a cell phone, what you should consider before doing so, and how young people are being affected mentally by our modern world. Ultimately, we answer THIS question: How do we help our youth develop a healthy relationship with technology?#TheBalancedVoicePodcast #CrimeStoppersOfHouston #RaniaMankarious #DrJonathanStevens #MenningerClinic #Health #Wellness #Children #Mental #Emotional #Social #Technology #Devices #Education #Psychiatry #Expert

Nearly a year ago our entire world came to a screeching halt. Although it was unexpected and largely unwelcomed, we were all given a unique opportunity to critique our reality as we #stayathome.Alissa Wilkinson, Film Critic and Culture Reporter at @voxdotcom, is someone who has dedicated her life to critique and culture.Since we wrestle with difficult topics and a flood of opinions daily, we thought Alissa would be the perfect guest to discuss the role of critique in our society today. In our conversation with Alissa we ponder this:Is the entertainment industry dictating what is going on in our world, or are we shaping our society and the entertainment industry is simply creating content as a response?Tune in to episode 19 of #TheBalancedVoice #podcast, February 10th at 10am on the @crimestoppersofhouston Facebook page. Or listen tomorrow through the link in bio!

We were incredibly honored to have the opportunity to sit down with Texas Governor, Greg Abbott to discuss public safety for all Texans. @govabbott @governorabbottIn our conversation, we covered critical #publicsafety concerns such as felony bond reform, the “defund the police” movement, and homelessness in Texas.In episode 18 we ultimately approach this question: Why has public safety become a political topic and does this come at the cost of safety for all?We are thrilled to release this special episode on Wednesday, February 3. We invite you to watch the release of the video recording and join the conversation on the @crimestoppersofhouston Facebook page at 10am CST.The audio version of the podcast will be available on streaming platforms such as #spotify #applepodcasts and #googlepodcasts.-#podcast #texas #houston #austin #publicsafety #politics #governorgregabbott #crimestoppers #safetyfirst #theraniareport

Whose job is it to regulate media? The content producers? Our policy makers? You as a parent? Or is it some combination of all of the above?On episode 17 of #TheBalancedVoicePodcast, CEO Rania Mankarious sits down with Tim Winter, President of the Parents Television Council, to answer this question and discuss the impact of sensitive subject matter on young eyes.#Media #Television #Movies #VideoGames #Violence #Content #Regulation #TimWinter #Parents #ParentsTelevisionCouncil #Expert #Children

This week on #TheBalancedVoice Podcast, we sit down with Derek Potts, Executive Producer of the new Deep Water Productions film, Narco Sub.Derek Potts is a nationally recognized trial lawyer who has been a court appointed leader in some of the largest complex litigations of the past decade. He is the Founder of Potts Law Firm, Potts Family Foundation, and Deep Water Productions. In his many professional and creative endeavors, his dedication to law and justice is evident. He continually seeks to use his talents and resources to help others and bring awareness to critical safety issues.We were thrilled to receive a special invitation to interview him and to discuss these critical questions:What lengths would you go to, to protect your family?What role does & should Hollywood play in bringing awareness to public safety issues?Watch Episode 16 on our Facebook or YouTube pages, and anywhere you can find podcasts!

This week on Episode 15 of #TheBalancedVoicePodcast we welcome Crime Stoppers of Houston's very own Director of Victim Services and Victim Advocacy, Andy Kahan, to discuss the shocking trend of the repeat release of violent offenders on bond.In their conversation, Rania, Andy and Expert Contributor, Jennifer Hohman, break down how this disturbing trend correlates to rising crime rates and affects Human Trafficking Victims.Watch or listen to our Season 2 premiere this Wednesday, January 13th at 10AM Central!