Whistleblower Revolution Podcast™️

Special Guest Cameo with Jamie Steven In the first part of my two part interview with Bob Thomas.. ...we got to know another amazing legal hero. I know, I say this about every whistleblower attorney, but it's true. Bob is an amazing icon in the legal whistleblower realm and really is responsible for so much awareness, positive change and anti-corruption initiatives. His legal experience in other areas of Law, really gave him a unique "big picture" wisdom of whistleblowing and has covered such a broad range of do-gooding. [Please listen to part one to hear what Bob himself has to say about his "why"and "where"he started out....HEADING down the right road.] We're all happy he did!In this episode, we continue that chat and find out a few more juicy insights from Bob, like why I keep referencing the word "head" (if you didn't already figure it out).We also talk a little bit more about Bob's side gig , teaching law students at Boston University. I was curious about what a student would have to say about whistleblower law and their perception of Bob's class. So, I reached out to one of his former students, and the Whistleblower Law Collaborative's first "extern", Jamie Steven. She agreed to sharing her thoughts and perspective.  You won't want to miss what  the beautiful and eloquently honest, Jamie has to say about whistleblowers and Bob.  __________________________________Join us because blowing the whistle , is definitely #noTeaParty but still better than BURYING YOUR HEAD IN THE SAND!.For more episodes, info and how you can help support the Revolution pleasevisit our webpage. If you have a whistleblower case that you want to share, or you feel you've been retaliated against for speaking up and you need help or resources, visit us atWhistleblowerRevolution.comor contact us atsingingsis@whistleblowerrevolution.comFor more information on how to reach Bob Thomas or Jamie Steven, pleasevisit WhistleblowerRevolution.comMEHRI & SKALET PLLC whistleblower firm Offering a broad range of legal representation-from civil rights to whistleblower, they really care.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=N9GUASNKEKGHW)

Part One of Two Part Series!Be Sure to Listen to Pt 2 next week, where we hear from one of Bob's students and interns....she really HITS THE NAIL ON THE HEAD explaining  how Bob inspired her and other new attorneys to look at Whistleblower Law a little differently!I’d like to introduce you to another self made icon in Whistleblower Law who STANDS HEADS above the crowd. Bob Thomas has been practicing law since 1986 and for the last sixteen years has been representing whistleblowers with his friend, colleague, and co-founder of their HEADQUARTERS,  Whistleblower Collaborative Law Practice, Suzanne Durrell. (fingers crossed, she will allow me some time to chat also).  Mr. Thomas and Ms. Durrell have been recognized throughout the country as a formidable team.  They really do compliment each other. The two of them have a combined seventy years of experience in handling complex legal matters in different aspects of Law,  Bob and Suzanne were named the 2017 Lawyers of the Year by the Taxpayers Against Fraud Education Fund for their successful “careers devoted to fighting fraud.”With all that spare time, naturally, I had to ask about the other 100 aspects of his life that he continues to dive HEAD FIRST into……listen in to get a HEADS UP!Robert Thomas got a HEAD START serving as an Assistant United States Attorney for the District of Maryland from 1989 to 1997, focusing primarily on the prosecution of white-collar fraud matters and environmental crimes. He was awarded the EPA Bronze Medal for his contribution to the prosecution of the criminal Clean Water Act case of U.S. v. Wilson and IGC, 133 F.3d 251 (4th Cir. 1997), a case of national importance with respect to the enforcement of the Clean Water Act in federally wetlands.There’s no telling how far AHEAD he will go!!!____________________________Join us because blowing the whistle , is definitely #noTeaParty but still better than BURYING YOUR HEAD IN THE SAND!.For more episodes, info and how you can help support the Revolution pleasevisit our webpage. If you have a whistleblower case that you want to share, or you feel you've been retaliated against for speaking up and you need help or resources, visit us at WhistleblowerRevolution.comor contact us atsingingsis@whistleblowerrevolution.comUnpublishAdd a TranscriptGet episode better indexed by search engines.Add Chapter MarkersListeners can tap through & see what’s coming up.Create a Visual SoundbiteBest way to share to social media for engagement.Promote a BrandAdd a Brand MentionMEHRI & SKALET PLLC whistleblower firmShare Episode OnMEHRI & SKALET PLLC whistleblower firm Offering a broad range of legal representation-from civil rights to whistleblower, they really care.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=N9GUASNKEKGHW)

This week, I was honored to get a chance to sit down and pick the brain of one of the very best and well respected, Global Compliance Professionals, Eric T. Young. It's easy to be intimidated by someone of such stature and 40 years of unbelievable experience with companies like GE Electric and JP Morgan. He also has several years with the Fed and several international banks, but what really grabbed my attention, is the fact that he is "pro-whistleblower". Let me explain. Usually, the compliance department mitigates damage for the corporation. Their job is  to protect their company by making sure the rules and regulations are being followed. They also sometimes pick up the duty alongside corporate counsel, of getting the train back on the track with the least cost to the company. So, you can see why they may be antagonistic with whistleblowers a little bit. Then, there's Eric Young, a very likable gentleman who really wears his "badge" of ethics with pride. If you haven't checked him out on LinkedIn, you should! He has some really great articles, (especially, his recent one on whistleblowers).  I'm not the only one, ask any of his 26,000 followers there. Click to go to  EricsLinkedInProfilePlease check out his first book and (yes, please) vision for accountability and ethical business, titled, Declaration of Independence- Part 1 Personal Lessons and Part 2 Duty of Care.He really has a unique view on corporate America. It restores (a little) hope in me for the future. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=N9GUASNKEKGHW)MEHRI & SKALET PLLC whistleblower firm Offering a broad range of legal representation-from civil rights to whistleblower, they really care.

This whistle-sister is a ONE WOMAN machine after my own heart!  Even though she's in South Africa, a person doesn't have to go far to experience the true wildlife with heroes like June! SHE PERSISTS....and inspires others, on so many days where she isn't even sure where her next meal will come from, and can't get any sleep from the gunfire right outside in her neighborhood from gangs and random shootings. June keeps on fighting. Speaking up, and caring about others with a loving, giving heart, she still fights.And  THAT, is what being a whistleblower means.An undying  drive and desire, even when you feel alone, and you aren't sure you have anything else to give. Despite attacks from strangers and even people and co-workers you once thought were your friends. To endure .......for the sole purpose of making just one other life better.If you want to "watch" special outtakes and content from our interview, please LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE on YouTube! We can't fight without your help! Thank you!   For more episodes, info and how you can help support the Revolution pleasevisit our webpage. WhistleblowerRevolution.comIf you have a whistleblower case that you want to share, or you feel you've been retaliated against for speaking up and you need help or resources, visit us atWhistleHelpSupport the show (https://www.PayPal.Me/whistleblowerpodcast)Support the show (https://www.PayPal.Me/whistleblowerpodcast)MEHRI & SKALET PLLC whistleblower firm Offering a broad range of legal representation-from civil rights to whistleblower, they really care.

 Lagniappe (/ˈlænjæp/ LAN-yap, /lænˈjæp/ lan-YAP) New Orleans is my favorite city to visit. There are so many unique things that a person can only find there and no were else in the US.  When talking with noted Whistleblower Attorney, Cleveland Lawrence of Mehri & Skalet PLLC, I found out he's originally from New Orleans. Not only did I learn some interesting new Creole words, I also found out a few really cool things related to his roots there, and what kinds of community involvement he still is a part of.  Listen in to hear all about Cleveland's history and thoughts on current issues and cases.Join US, because this revolution is Lagniappe,  but still #NoTeaParty.Cleveland is a partner at Mehri & Skalet, and is Co-Chair of the firm’s Whistleblower Rights practice group, where his practice focuses on representing individual and corporate whistleblowers at all stages of litigation under federal and state False Claims Act laws, the IRS, SEC, and CFTC whistleblower programs, the Motor Vehicle Safety Whistleblower Act, and other, similar laws and regulations.  Cleveland is an expert on False Claims Act, whistleblower, fraud, and compliance issues, and has been a thought leader in the qui tam community for more than a decade.  From 2008 to 2016, Cleveland led the Taxpayers Against Fraud Education Fund (TAFEF) and its sister organization, Taxpayers Against Fraud, and regularly met with whistleblowers, federal and state government officials, private attorneys, and the public to combat fraud against federal and state funds.  He also served as editor-in-chief of TAFEF’s law journal, the “False Claims Act & Qui Tam Quarterly Review.”  After leaving TAFEF, Cleveland returned to private practice and spent two years as the Whistleblower Director for the Sanford Heisler Sharp law firm, before joining Mehri & Skalet.  In 2020, he re-joined TAFEF’s leadership, and serves as a member of its President’s Council.  Throughout his distinguished career, Cleveland has worked with the highest levels of all three branches of Government to shape whistleblower law and policy.  In addition to arguing before federal district and circuit courts on behalf of his own whistleblower clients, he has authored and filed numerous amicus curiae briefs in federal and state courts across the country – including the U.S. Supreme Court.  Cleveland has also and partnered with high-ranking officials from the U.S. Department of Justice to coordinate the nation’s largest annual False Claims Act conference – which often featured Directors of the IRS, SEC, and CFTC whistleblower programs.  Moreover, he has testified before Congress and state legislatures regarding FCA and whistleblower-related legislation; represented a testifying witness during Congressional committee hearings; prepared draft federal and state legislation; and submitted multiple comment letters to federal agencies implementing Dodd-Frank and other whistleblower reward programs. Cleveland received a B.A. from Georgetown University and he graduated, with honors, from The George Washington University Law School, where he was a member of the Public Contracts Law Journal.  A native of New Orleans, he is a founder and president of the Lagniappe Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit orgaSupport the show (https://www.PayPal.Me/whistleblowerpodcast)MEHRI & SKALET PLLC whistleblower firm Offering a broad range of legal representation-from civil rights to whistleblower, they really care.

Talk about DejaVu!?! I was so curious to talk to another For Profit College Whistleblower, Debbi Potts. So much of our stories are identical. Why? you guessed it, because most of them used the same "playbook". They just never thought people like Debbi and I would be keeping (and sharing) the real scorecards.From 2009 until 2012, Debbi Potts worked as the campus director of the Cheyenne, Wyoming campus of CollegeAmerica Denver, Inc. . She resigned because CollegeAmerica’s business practices were unethical. In particular, Debbi said that CollegeAmerica violated its accreditation standards and “actively deceived” its accreditor to maintain accreditation. Sound familiar, yet?In September 2012, Potts and CollegeAmerica entered a written agreement by which CollegeAmerica agreed to pay Potts the $7,000 they owed her from previous bonuses and support her unemployment claim. In return, Debbi agreed to (1) “refrain from personally (or through the use of any third party) contacting any governmental or regulatory agency with the purpose of filing any complaint or grievance,” (2) “direct any complaints or issues against CollegeAmerica . . . to CollegeAmerica’s toll free compliant number,” and (3) “not intentionally with malicious intent (publicly or privately) disparage the reputation of CollegeAmerica.”However, the school sued Potts after it learned of an email she'd sent , and Debbi returned the favor, filing a counter suit of her own, which, (like mine, went all the way to trial. 99% of cases always settle outside of court.Listen in to find out if she was successful when she finally got up to bat. Did she strike out or hit one out of the park?! You'll never guess this one!Join Us because This Revolution is a learning CURVE ball for Higher Educators, and still #NoTeaParty!If you want to "watch" our interview, please LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE on YouTube! We can't fight without your help! Thank you! The Whistleblower Revolution PodcastFor more episodes, info and how you can help support the Revolution pleasevisit our webpage. If you have a whistleblower case that you want to share, or you feel you've been retaliated against for speaking up and you need help or resources, visit us at WhistleblowerRevolution.comSupport the show (https://www.PayPal.Me/whistleblowerpodcast)

This week I got a chance to sit and chat with my friend and fellow "whistleblower elite club member", (as he calls it), John Kiriakou. If you don't already know, John is a retired CIA agent and a father of five, who didn't know how much his life was going to change one day back in 2007, when he saw something that was so wrong, and was compelled to speak up.Kiriakou spent 14 years at the CIA as an analyst and case officer, leading the team that found high-ranking al-Qaeda member Abu Zubaydah in 2002.Yet, years after the event and under the Obama administration, Kiriakou ended up spending 2 years in prison after blowing the whistle on the George W. Bush administration’s torture program. In 2007.Kiriakou became the first CIA official to publicly confirm and detail the agency’s use of waterboarding. In January 2013, he was sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison. Under a plea deal, Kiriakou admitted to a single count of violating the Intelligence Identities Protection Act by revealing the identity of a covert officer involved in the torture program to a freelance reporter, who did not publish it. In return, prosecutors dropped charges brought under the Espionage Act. Kiriakou is the only official to be jailed for any reason relating to CIA torture. Supporters say he was unfairly targeted in the Obama administration’s crackdown on government whistleblowers. The Espionage Act of 1917 (yes thats right, 1917) is the same law that current administrations use as a "catch all" to prosecute anyone who whistle blows on our own Government, essentially. Many call this recent trend of targeting whistleblowers, a direct attack on Freedom of Speech and especially, Freedom of the Press.Originally, the Espionage Act was hardly ever cited and only limited to entirely active and known spies---until recently. Both the Obama and Trump administrations have now started using this literally unrelated law to sweep and target whistleblowers who are trying to let everyone know of outrageous and or corrupt practices within our own government.Let's take a look at Obama and Trumps stats, proving that party politics are not the only driving force behind this sudden dramatic increase in targeting whistleblowers. It seems to have become a "we support whistleblowers.......as long as they arent blowing the whistle on US.Support the show (https://www.PayPal.Me/whistleblowerpodcast)

Jane Turner dreamt of being an FBI agent since she was a little girl, growing up in Rapid City, South Dakota. This was long before anyone would know that she would end up being one of the most prolific women in FBI historyJane Turner is a whistleblower and highly decorated 25-year veteran Special Agent within the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The first woman named the head of an FBI resident agency, Turner led the FBI's highly successful programs to combat crimes against women and child sex crime victims on North Dakota Indian Reservations. She won awards for successfully investigating significant crimes on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation. Federal prosecutors described her as the leading FBI agent solving child crimes in the entire United States.In retaliation for her efforts, Turner was removed from her position by the FBI. Years later, Turner would win a historic decision for all FBI whistleblowers, when the court held that Ms. Turner set forth sufficient facts to justify a trial by a jury. Turner also successfully challenged her retaliation in federal court and obtained the largest compensatory damage award permitted under the law for federal employees.Since becoming a whistleblower advocate, Turner has served as the Chair of the Whistleblower Leadership Council at the National Whistleblower Center and is a member of its board of directors.Turner's weekly column, Whistleblower of the Week, highlights the stories of whistleblowers who have stood up to massive corruption, fraud, and abuse. Whistleblower of the Week columns will take an in-depth look at the experiences of those who blew the whistle and the realities of what it means to be a whistleblower.Click here for her column or You can follow her on Twitter @fbiwhistlestopSupport the show (https://www.PayPal.Me/whistleblowerpodcast)

This week, I sat down with Ken Kendrick, a Texas whistleblower who exposed that corporate wrongdoing that led to the 2008-09 salmonella outbreak that sickened hundreds of people (and killed at least nine).His whistleblower story is so unique, and yet, it's a testament to how important it is that each of us support whistleblowers. When Ken blew the whistle, he wasn't even working at Peanut Corporation (PCA), but after seeing friends get sick, and knowing why from his previous job there, Ken risked everything to make sure the executives, who turned a blind eye, were held accountable. He sacrificed so much, even at his own expense and frankly, sanity sometimes. The length that whistleblowers go to seek justice for others never ceases to amaze me and makes me proud to be a member of this club.PeanutCorp America (PCA) went bankrupt after the 2008-2009 nationwide Salmonella outbreak killed nine people and sickened about 700. However, its head executive originally sentenced to over 20 years may have found a loophole to get out and enjoy the good life, while Ken struggles every day to make ends meet.Life is not always fair, but thanks to whistleblowers like Ken, many people will still have the chance to live theirs...(albeit maybe peanut butter free).You can find Kenneth on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenneth-kendrick-1471a347/For more info on how you can help spark change, or to hear other amazing history makers, tell their stories....WhistleblowerRevolution.comCheck us out on YouTube https://youtu.be/F3LrYrxgsVUSupport the show (https://www.PayPal.Me/whistleblowerpodcast)

I was so glad to get a chance to know this "good man" better and learn about his background. How did I know he was a "good man"? When I was just starting to cold call and search for new stories for CBS, Vince was one of the first attorneys to actually take the time to visit with me, and we chatted a little about whistleblowing etc. but at the end of our call, he said something that I never forgot. One phrase that we dont hear or especially, say enough, and one that immediately tells others what kind of a person you are. Curious yet?Vince, this managing partner with all these historical cases, said to little old me....."If you need anything or have questions, please call me. Im happy to help anyway I can."That, is not only a great whistleblower attorney, but a "good man".If you want to WATCH our episode, please go find The Whistleblower Revolution Podcast on YouTube!Vincent “Vince” McKnight, Jr. is the Washington, DC Managing Partner of Sanford Heisler Sharp, LLP, a national law firm with offices in the District of Columbia, New York, California, Tennessee, and Maryland, and a Co-Chair of the Firm’s Whistleblower & Qui Tam Practice Group. He also represents clients in employment discrimination and wrongful discharge cases. Vince received his J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania School of Law and his B.A. from Brown University.Support the show (https://www.PayPal.Me/whistleblowerpodcast)

Part 2 of a Two Part Interview with MaryAnn PetriIn part one of my chat, with my new friend, RN, whistleblower and hero tough mama, we got a chance to meet her and listen to part of her heartbreaking story. You wont want to miss what happened next....For this mama bear.....the gloves came off, and she's determined not to stop.She's been denied due process on more than one occasion.....and after all that....she still keeps going.Every state has their own name for Child Protective Services, aka Department of Children and Families etc.. and their own specific laws (so please check in to your own state if you are curious), however, they all function in a similar process, with one key piece of info that everyone should be aware of. Each and every state is dependent on the Federal Funding they all receive per "at risk" child. Essentially, this means that this agency gets funding and earns their paychecks by the number of kids they take out of the home.Check out the full story in her book, Dismantling Family Court Corruption: Why Taking the Kids Was Not Enough (link to purchase.)Join us because being forced to fight for your kids wellbeing, is definitely #noTeaParty.For more episodes, info and how you can help support the Revolution pleasevisit our webpage. If you have a whistleblower case that you want to share, or you feel you've been retaliated against for speaking up and you need help or resources, visit us at WhistleblowerRevolution.comSupport the show (https://www.PayPal.Me/whistleblowerpodcast)

I hate injustice, and I really mean, I hate it. It's the one of, if not the very reason I became a whistleblower and endured a legal battle, which is life altering in itself, but when your kids are the weapon used to retaliate against you? The gloves are off. I started this podcast for multiple reasons, but first and foremost was to give everyone a chance to hear these courageous people who have been victimized for telling the truth, and to let them know that they are never alone. It's one thing to be a whistleblower in your industry, but it adds a whole new meaning when the attack becomes personal and uses your loved ones. In this continuing spotlight on Child Protection Services, Department of Family Services, and the many other names that this government contractor agency goes by, in your state, we take a look and hear another heartbreaking, "how can this be allowed to happen in the US", story of corruption, lies, money, and legal kidnapping that is happening across our country. Think it will never happen to you, think again.Meet my new friend, Registered Nurse, whistleblower and Tough Mama, MaryAnn. MaryAnn has been attacked, jailed, had her license taken, barred from seeing her kids, forced to pay unreasonable fees, been denied due process on more than one occasion.....and after all that....she still keeps going. Join us because being forced to fight for your kids wellbeing, is definitely #noTeaParty.For more episodes, info and how you can help support the Revolution pleasevisit our webpage. If you have a whistleblower case that you want to share, or you feel you've been retaliated against for speaking up and you need help or resources, visit us at WhistleblowerRevolution.comor contact us atsingingsis@whistleblowerrevolution.comSupport the show (https://www.PayPal.Me/whistleblowerpodcast)

The Dept of Children & Families or Child Protection Services has progressively gained a reputation of targeting innocent parents and becoming their worst nightmare. This is the first in a three part season finale of CPS whistleblowers and cases that will shock you. This is going on in EVERY state. Thousands of parents who are innocent or just tried to set normal boundaries with their children, only to have a stranger misinterpret or a vindictive ex-partner or family member, try to get even.Richard H. is a spot actor, realtor, and radio host with a previous education and degree in basic law and paralegal status. Even with all those titles, he will tell you that his most cherished one is being an everyday loving dad to a cute daughter. The sunshine in his life.He bravely reached out to share his horrifying experience with Child Protective Services/Department of Children and Families, who, he states, literally kidnapped his child, and cost him and his daughter so many years apart, and damage that they can never get back. Join us as he shares his heart-wrenching story and we discuss some of the realities of this "agency" in each state, that assumes guilt until proven innocent, is paid based on the number of cases it has "in the system" rather than how many they are able to help and keep together. CPS/DCF has turned into a mob shake down type structure, and been allowed to run with no oversight and no accountability for far too long. We discuss what you can do in your area to help other parents who may be targeted, keep kids safe, and agencies accountable to the communities. Think you are safe? Think again. One phone call from an anonymous person is all it takes many times to have a single intake worker, who many times has no formal degree or education, intrude into your home and life with the sole intent of framing you or looking for evidence to use against you and there is nothing you can do about it. Scary stuff.https://WhistleblowerRevolution.com to check out our other episodes or find help, news community and legal resources.Join US because this revolution is definitely #NoTeaParty Support the show (https://www.PayPal.Me/whistleblowerpodcast)

https://whistleblowerrevolution.com/s2-episode-8-whistleblower-trifecta-part-2-of-2/(opens in a new tab)After meeting and having the honor to speak with so many respected and insanely knowledgable people in the "whistleblower realm", I always wondered what it would be like to sit down with more than one expert and just candidly discuss the topic we all know so well from three different viewpoints, just to see where we all stand on certain topics. The topic of whistleblowing, especially today, is so complex and misunderstood by so many. Several key pieces, from what it takes to be a whistleblower to the process and beyond, were all hot topics during this conversation.The three of us were on such a roll with our discussion, that I wanted to make sure I captured and shared as much of it as i could. Join us as we get to the heart of several processes and how they play today in ethics, whistleblowing and employment.Part 2 of 2https://WhistleblowerRevolution.comSupport the show (https://www.PayPal.Me/whistleblowerpodcast)

After meeting and having the honor to speak with so many respected and insanely knowledgable people in the "whistleblower realm", I always wondered what it would be like to sit down with more than one expert and just candidly discuss the topic we all know so well from three different viewpoints, just to see where we all stand on certain topics. I was able to do just that with two heroes, Richard Condit and Tom Mueller. It's easy to see how passionate we all are about this topic, and the surprise insights listeners wont get anywhere else. Part 1 of 2 part series.Richard Condit is a partner at the prestigious Law Firm, Mehri & Skalet PLLC in Washington DC. He heads the firm’s Whistleblower Law Practice and has over 25 years of vast and successful experience fighting for and working with whistleblowers from almost every different industry, covering such problems as nuclear safety, environmental protection, bank fraud, food safety, mortgage fraud, securities, law or regulatory violations, public transit safety, and many others. Mr. Condit worked at the Government Accountability Project (GAP) before joining the firm, helping to develop the organization’s environmental whistleblower and citizen enforcement programs, before leading GAP’s in-house litigation of whistleblower and open government cases. Mr. Condit also spent more than five years as Counsel to the Chemical Weapons Working Group (CWWG), which led an international effort to require the U.S. Army to safely dispose of stockpiled chemical warfare agents. A licensed attorney in the District of Columbia, Mr. Condit is also admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. District Courts for the District of Columbia, District of Colorado, and Southern District of Indiana, and regularly practices before the U.S. Department of Labor, presenting whistleblower cases to the U.S. Office of Special Counsel and U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board. He has also been permitted to practice pro hac vice before other federal and state courts and agencies.Tom Mueller is a free-lance writer and noted journalist, educated at Oxford (DPhil, Rhodes Scholar), Harvard (BA, summa cum laude), and Alief Hastings High School in rural east Texas. Tom has lived or worked in 48 countries, gaining a wide array of professional insight & knowledge. His diverse experiences include studying classical guitar in Seville, Spain with América Martínez, a disciple of Andrés Segovia, and working as an associate in M&A at Goldman Sachs, in their London and Frankfurt offices. After almost seven years of research and writing, his most recent book, Crisis of Conscience, is a cultural history of whistleblowing shown through a series of riveting cases. Drawing on in-depth interviews with more than two hundred whistleblowers and the trailblazing lawyers who arm them for battle--(plus politicians, intelligence analysts, government watchdogs, cognitive scientists, and other experts)--Mueller anatomizes what inspires some to speak out while the rest of us become complicit in our silence. His previous book, Extra Virginity, is a New York Times best-selling account of olive oil culture, history, and crime, and his articles have appeared in the New Yorker, National Geographic Magazine, New York Times Magazine, Atlantic Monthly, among many others. If you would like to contact these guests and ask them a question, or get more information, please go to WhistleblowerRevolution.comThis is part 1 of a 2 part series.Support the show (https://www.PayPal.Me/whistleblowerpodcast)