The Justice Podcast

By Bobby Stroup

Learn how the world works and how it should change. We talk with all sorts of people, because nobody knows everything and everybody has value. This is not financial, legal, or medical advice, but we do discuss how we might invest our resources in systems and policies to create a healthier society.

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**We recently rebranded to "The Justice Podcast" from "Bitwise Bobby." Apologies for any confusion.**

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Scale of Harm—Human Trafficking to Produce CSEM in the Philippines | Sally Frank, IJM [CJS]

The Justice PodcastNov 24, 2023

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Scale of Harm—Human Trafficking to Produce CSEM in the Philippines | Sally Frank, IJM [CJS]

WARNING: This episode contains sensitive material on the issue of sex crimes.

Sally Frank joins The Justice Podcast for a discussion on IJM's ⁠Scale of Harm study⁠ (October 2023) regarding the prevalence of human trafficking to produce Child Sexual Exploitation Material (CSEM) in the Philippines. Sally is a criminal analyst at the International Justice Mission (IJM), and has extensive experience in working to combat child exploitation around the world.

As part of this conversation, Sally discusses how IJM collaborates with both governments and corporations to address this problem. She also talks about how to succeed when working with organizations who might have different priorities than your own.

Other Related Resources:

NCMEC CyberTipline (report child sexual exploitation): https://report.cybertip.org/
Take It Down (NCMEC-run platform to help members of the public remove online nude, partially nude, or sexually explicit photos and videos taken before they were 18): https://takeitdown.ncmec.org/
SafeToWatch (livestream detection technology): https://safetonet.com/safetowatch/
To contact IJM’s Center to End Online Sexual Exploitation of Children: endosec@ijm.org

This podcast isn't financial, legal, or medical advice, but we do discuss how we might invest our resources in systems and policies for a healthier society. If you'd like to learn more about today's topic and other public policy issues, check out the website: TheJusticePodcast.com

Nov 24, 202301:00:47

Decriminalizing Developmental Disabilities | Brian Kelmar [CJS]

WARNING: This episode contains sensitive material on the issue of sex crimes.

In this episode Brian Kelmar answers the question, how should the criminal justice system treat those with developmental disabilities, and more specifically, defendants with autism?

Brian Kelmar is the President and Co-Founder of Decriminalizing Developmental Disabilities, or DThree (formerly known as Legal Reform for the Intellectually and Developmentally Disabled). Brian’s journey of criminal justice reform began when his autistic son was convicted of having sex with a minor. Brian now advocates for policy change to allow sentencing judges to account for developmental disabilities and for others to be educated on this issue.

Nov 12, 202357:49

Clerkships and Holding Judges Accountable | Aliza Shatzman [CJS]

Aliza Shatzman, President and Founder of The Legal Accountability Project, shares her thoughts on how the U.S. judicial clerkship process should change. For Aliza, this issue is personal (you can read her U.S. Congressional testimony on gender discrimination and harassment here), but our conversation takes a broader systems-based perspective. We discuss the power dynamics existing between judges and their clerks and how one might address misconduct within such an environment—possibly through both non-profit and legislative responses. All of these topics and more are included in this episode of The Justice Podcast.

Sep 13, 202328:04

Your Friendly Neighborhood Advanced-Air-Mobility-Man | Dan Sloat

Dan Sloat is a consultant, US Air Force veteran, and earned his JD/MBA from Oklahoma University. Dan's newest venture is founding the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the Advanced Air Mobility Institute. Join our conversation as we discuss the future of human and cargo transportation, AAM. How will policymakers regulate it? How will business leaders leverage the technology for societal good? And why should "vertiport" be word of the year?

Check out Dan's word-of-the-year petition and the AAM Institute website. This podcast isn't financial, legal, or medical advice, but we do discuss how we might invest our resources in systems and policies for a healthier society. If you'd like to learn more about today's topic and other public policy issues, check out the website: TheJusticePodcast.com

May 18, 202333:11

Parental Leave and Business Management | Lori Mihalich-Levin [Health]

Lori Mihalich-Levin is an author, host of the Parents at Work Podcast, and the CEO and founder of Mindful Return. Prior to her work in advocating for parental leave and working parents, Lori was a practicing attorney working in the health care space. In this episode we talk about how working parents can approach work-life balance and how employers should consider employees with children and other special concerns. We end the conversation discussing how legislators might govern these employee-employer relationships.

Apr 05, 202328:46

The Healthcare System That Doesn't Exist | Nicole Huberfeld [Health]

Nicole Huberfeld discusses how American health care works (or doesn't), describing how federal government interacts with state governments and ultimately impacts individuals like you and me. Nicole is the Edward R. Utley Professor of Health Law at BU School of Public Health and Professor of Law at BU School of Law, and she loves teaching people about the ins and outs of health care.

Mar 06, 202328:10

What's Under the Hood of Healthcare | Jens Thorsen [Health]

Jens Thorsen has been working in the insurance and benefits industry for a number of years, and we discuss how to think about this convoluted system of systems. First, we talk about the intertwined and layered aspects of hospital systems. Then, we dive into a cutting edge product: Apos therapy. Finally, Jens discusses the financial components of healthcare and how to analyze healthcare processes from a business perspective. Learn how to start thinking about the complexities of healthcare by listening to today's episode!

Feb 14, 202324:27

3.5 Million Pennsylvanians and PHLP | Jake Lee [Health]

Jake Lee, an attorney at the Pennsylvania Health Law Project (PHLP), explains the importance of litigation in assuring the citizens of Pennsylvania (and the rest of the country) retain their healthcare rights established in Medicaid. Through advocacy for individuals, PHLP works to fight for the rights of the 25% of Pennsylvanians who are on Medicaid. Learn about the challenges and complexities of this system on today's episode.

Nov 02, 202227:51

We Need Nurses Now | Moriah Bartsch-Green [Health]

Moriah Bartsch-Green, a Clinical Nurse III in San Diego, discusses the challenges she faces in the hospital where she works. She and the rest of the staff struggle with limited resources. They manage to get the job done, but often at great personal cost. Is there any hope for this situation? Find out in today's episode.

Oct 19, 202225:54

Small Business and the Affordable Care Act | Larry Block [Health]

Larry Block, owner of Beyond the Outbox and Home Chronicle, explains how the Affordable Care Act affected his business decisions. We also discuss his marketing business, his mother's health insurance, and a potential business opportunity for someone interested in healthcare entrepreneurship.

Sep 14, 202224:22

Soap, Nitrogen, and Corn | Jason Spellmire [Ag]

Jason Spellmire, a member of the Spellmire family farm and US Army veteran, discusses life as a farmer in Ohio. Farming entails every industry from food and beverages to energy and chemical manufacturing, and Jason explains how farmers consider all of the factors at play. Listen to the episode and learn a bit more about agriculture culture!

Sep 06, 202233:26

From Devil Dog to Wild Kid (Acres) | Gerardo Martinez [Ag]

Gerardo Martinez, USMC veteran and founder of Wild Kid Acres, explains how he entered the world of farming as a newcomer. We discuss how he got started, the process of winning a grant from the Maryland state government, and the hope Gerardo has for future farmers and how they might be trained through Wild Kid Acres. Wild Kid Acres is his home and he loves being there with his family.

Aug 30, 202239:25

The Crème de la Crème of Farm Bill Policy | Alan Bjerga [Ag]

Alan Bjerga, SVP of Communications at the National Milk Producers Federation, discusses the complexities of addressing concerns for dairy farmers across the country, both in the Farm Bill and through other policy. The 2023 Farm Bill will be Alan Bjerga's 5th Farm Bill, and he has been working in the agriculture industry his entire career.

Aug 23, 202225:50

The Science of Agriculture | Scott Lowman [Ag]

Scott Lowman, PhD, Molecular Plant Microbe Interactions, discusses the importance of bacteria in plants, city gardening, and how farmer attitudes fuel food systems. Dr. Lowman is the Director of Research at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research at Virginia Tech and a Co-Founder of Lynchburg Grows Urban Farm and Job Training Center.

Aug 16, 202228:53

Precision Agriculture–The Next Generation | Marilyn Kostuch [Ag]

Marilyn Kostuch, precision ag tech sales specialist, discusses how new tools can increase ROI, reduce costs, and improve environmental impacts. Marilyn has years of experience in the industry and earned her degree in Agriculture and Business Management from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls.

Aug 12, 202224:04

Farms, Families, and Foreign Affairs | Pat Dillon [Ag]

Pat Dillon discusses how family farms can experience family drama, how John Deere fought back against Russia, and much more on today's episode. Pat is an attorney in Iowa at Dillon Law P.C. He served as President of the American Agricultural Law Association and was born and raised on his family farm where he still does some work today. Pat is also a US army veteran.

Aug 02, 202230:14

Merck and the NotPetya Attack | Rich Branton [Cyber]

Rich Branton, former CTO of Merck, shares his experience regarding the company’s response to the 2017 NotPetya cyber attack.

Rich spent 32 years at Merck & Co. in a variety of IT roles and retired in 2020 after working as CTO for a decade. (THIS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE LEGAL, INVESTMENT, OR MEDICAL ADVICE. PLEASE CONTACT AN ATTORNEY, FINANCIAL ADVISOR, AND/OR A DOCTOR FOR YOUR SPECIFIC NEEDS).

Season 1 (AKA "Bitwise Bobby") addresses complex policy challenges facing the United States. The mission is not to sway people's opinions or change their minds in minutes. It is simply to provide insight. Subject-matter experts and ordinary people, alike, have different perspectives. We can benefit from learning about those differing opinions and the thought processes behind them.

Jun 19, 202208:00

Military Data | Demi Constantine [Cyber]

Demi Constantine discusses how the military intelligence community uses data and how those practices may relate to the rest of the US population.

Demi is a data science professional and served in the US Air Force for over 20-years. She also loves data. (THIS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE LEGAL, INVESTMENT, OR MEDICAL ADVICE. PLEASE CONTACT AN ATTORNEY, FINANCIAL ADVISOR AND/OR A DOCTOR FOR YOUR SPECIFIC NEEDS. THIS IS NOT AN OFFICIAL OPINION OF THE DOD).

Season 1 of The Justice Podcast (AKA "Bitwise Bobby") addresses complex policy challenges facing the United States. The mission is not to sway people's opinions or change their minds in minutes. It is simply to provide insight. Subject-matter experts and ordinary people, alike, have different perspectives. We can benefit from learning about those differing opinions and the thought processes behind them.

Jun 19, 202208:00

National Laws & the 1st Amendment | Jeff Kosseff [Cyber]

Jeff Kosseff discusses the need for national-level cybersecurity laws and the impact of 1st Amendment rights in the online world.

Jeff is an associate professor of Cybersecurity Law at the US Naval Academy and the author of multiple cybersecurity textbooks, including Cybersecurity Law and The Twenty-Six Words That Created the Internet, and is currently writing United States of Anonymous Speech. (THIS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE LEGAL, INVESTMENT, OR MEDICAL ADVICE. PLEASE CONTACT AN ATTORNEY, FINANCIAL ADVISOR AND/OR A DOCTOR FOR YOUR SPECIFIC NEEDS. THIS IS NOT AN OFFICIAL OPINION OF THE DOD).

Jun 19, 202208:00

The Human Component | Chris Crummey [Cyber]

Chris Crummey, cybersecurity executive at IBM, discusses the human component of cybersecurity.

Chris is leading at and building the IBM Center for Government Cybersecurity in response to Biden’s executive order to further develop America’s cybersecurity capabilities.(THIS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE LEGAL, INVESTMENT, OR MEDICAL ADVICE. PLEASE CONTACT AN ATTORNEY, FINANCIAL ADVISOR AND/OR A DOCTOR FOR YOUR SPECIFIC NEEDS).

Bitwise Bobby: Season 1 addresses complex policy challenges facing the United States. The mission is not to sway people's opinions or change their minds in minutes. It is simply to provide insight. Subject-matter experts and ordinary people, alike, have different perspectives. We can benefit from learning about those differing opinions and the thought processes behind them.

Jun 19, 202208:00

Securing Critical Infrastructure | Brandon Karpf [Cyber]

Brandon Karpf cybersecurity professional, discusses cyber warfare, cyber-physical systems, and how the US should address threats in the cyber world.

Brandon formerly served as a Cryptologic Warfare officer in the US navy and currently works in strategy at CyberWire, the world’s leading news source for cybersecurity news.(THIS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE LEGAL, INVESTMENT, OR MEDICAL ADVICE. PLEASE CONTACT AN ATTORNEY, FINANCIAL ADVISOR AND/OR A DOCTOR FOR YOUR SPECIFIC NEEDS).

Jun 19, 202208:00

Why Metadata Matters | Mike Jerge [Cyber]

Mike Jerge, cybersecurity professional, discusses the concept of metadata and why you should care about your metadata.

Mike is a Deloitte consultant and previously worked at Draper Labs.(THIS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE LEGAL, INVESTMENT, OR MEDICAL ADVICE. PLEASE CONTACT AN ATTORNEY, FINANCIAL ADVISOR AND/OR A DOCTOR FOR YOUR SPECIFIC NEEDS).

Jun 19, 202208:00

DARE America | Kim Hawkes [Drugs]

Kim talks about his experience teaching students decision-making for safe and healthy living and how DARE America has evolved over the years.

Kim Hawkes is the Central Regional Director for the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program and has been working with DARE for over thirty years. Kim is passionate about creating a brighter future for the next generation by teaching them how to make informed decisions in regards to drugs, alcohol, social media, mental health, and any other challenge they might face.(THIS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE LEGAL OR MEDICAL ADVICE. PLEASE CONTACT AN ATTORNEY AND/OR DOCTOR FOR YOUR SPECIFIC NEEDS).

Apr 03, 202208:00

Partnership to End Addiction | Lindsey Vuolo [Drugs]

Lindsey discusses how the stigmas around addiction prevent patients from receiving the care they morally and legally deserve.

Lindsey Vuolo is the Vice President of Health Law & Policy at Partnership to End Addiction. Lindsey earned her JD/MPH from Northeastern University and has been working in the healthcare industry since. She is passionate about increasing access to vital medical care (THIS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE LEGAL OR MEDICAL ADVICE. PLEASE CONTACT AN ATTORNEY AND/OR DOCTOR FOR YOUR SPECIFIC NEEDS).

Apr 03, 202208:00

Witnessing the Effects of Medical Marijuana | Nico Getz [Drugs]

Nico discusses some of the history of medical marijuana and the benefits he has perceived for his office's patients.

Nicholas Getz is an office manager at MariMed Consults, a medical marijuana clinic in western Massachusetts and has been working there for the past five years. While he is not a doctor, he has seen many patients benefit from the treatment they receive from his father. Nico believes cannabis should be legalized federally (THIS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE LEGAL OR MEDICAL ADVICE. PLEASE CONTACT AN ATTORNEY AND/OR DOCTOR FOR YOUR SPECIFIC NEEDS).

Apr 03, 202208:00

Keep CALM and Carry On... Without Marijuana | Scott Chipman [Drugs]

Scott talks about why he believes legalizing marijuana causes more harm than good.

Scott Chipman is a California native and the founder of Citizens Against Legalizing Marijuana (CALM), an all-volunteer Political Action Committee dedicated to defeating any effort to legalize marijuana. Scott is an activist who has fought the introduction of marijuana to his community for the past 15 years (THIS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE LEGAL OR MEDICAL ADVICE. PLEASE CONTACT AN ATTORNEY AND/OR DOCTOR FOR YOUR SPECIFIC NEEDS).

Apr 03, 202208:00

Abolishing Prisons | Katie Lamirato [Drugs]

Katie discusses her experience at Victory Programs and talks about how the criminal justice system only adds to the burden of those suffering from substance abuse disorders.

Katie Lamirato is a student at Northeastern University School of Law and earned her undergraduate degree from Boston College. Katie is passionate about achieving justice for her clients and plans to work as a public defender after earning her JD (THIS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE LEGAL OR MEDICAL ADVICE. PLEASE CONTACT AN ATTORNEY AND/OR DOCTOR FOR YOUR SPECIFIC NEEDS).

Apr 03, 202208:00

Cannabis Business Law | Joe Goldberg-Giuliano [Drugs]

Joe discusses the Cole Memo, legal models regarding cannabis businesses, and the potential outcomes of legalizing marijuana.

Attorney Joe Goldberg-Giuliano, a graduate of Suffolk University Law School, started his cannabis legal practice in Massachusetts as a criminal defense attorney but now also does work for clients regarding business and regulatory matters. Joe hopes to help make cannabis a source of happiness, and not stress or worry, in people's lives (THIS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE LEGAL OR MEDICAL ADVICE. PLEASE CONTACT AN ATTORNEY AND/OR DOCTOR FOR YOUR SPECIFIC NEEDS).

Apr 03, 202208:00

Russia and Intellectual Property Laws | J. Baron Lespearance

J. Baron Lesperance discusses the recent announcement by Russia to eliminate fees "in relation to patent holders associated with foreign states who commit unfriendly actions" and the impacts to be expected for international IP and business.

Attorney J. Baron Lesperance is the host of The Patent Baron podcast and holds various degrees from Western Michigan University Law School, Lawrence Technological University, and Central Michigan University. (THIS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE LEGAL ADVICE. PLEASE CONTACT AN ATTORNEY FOR YOUR SPECIFIC NEEDS)

Mar 23, 202208:00

Refugee Resettlement | Kathy Railsback [Immigration]

Kathy discusses America's roles and responsibilities within the refugee crises of the world.

Attorney Kathy Railsback, a graduate of UCLA School of Law, has worked in a variety of immigration practice areas for over 30 years. Kathy has experience in Southeast Asia, Africa, the Southern US border, as well as work within various parts of the States. (THIS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE LEGAL ADVICE. PLEASE CONTACT AN ATTORNEY FOR YOUR SPECIFIC NEEDS)

Feb 10, 202208:00

Negative Population Growth | Ed Rubenstein [Immigration]

Ed Rubenstein discusses an environmental impact argument against immigration to the US.

President, ESR Research, Ed Rubenstein is an economist and public policy professional with experience in business and journalism. He was a contributing editor at Forbes Magazine and economics editor at National Review, where his “Right Data” column was featured for more than a decade. He has written extensively on the economics of immigration. From 1997 to 2002 Mr. Rubenstein was Director of Research at the Hudson Institute, a public policy think tank then headquartered in Indianapolis. He is a graduate of Johns Hopkins (BA) and Columbia University (MA, public finance).

Jan 26, 202208:00

Defending from Deportation | Julio Del Olmo [Immigration]

Attorney Julio Del Olmo discusses the nightmare of removal proceedings (deportation) and challenges existing in America's judicial system (THIS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE LEGAL ADVICE. PLEASE CONTACT AN ATTORNEY FOR YOUR SPECIFIC NEEDS).

Julio Cortes del Olmo is a Boston Immigration Attorney and the owner of Del Olmo Law PC. Del Olmo Law PC is a multi-service immigration law firm specializing in all areas of U.S. immigration law, from removal defense (deportation defense) to family-based immigration, naturalization, and talent-based immigration cases.

Jan 26, 202208:00

Latinos for Trump | Bianca Gracia [Immigration]

Bianca Gracia discusses how conservative Latinos view the issue of crossing the border illegally.

Bianca is the president of Latinos for Trump, a PAC aiming to build relationships and change the narrative with the media by promoting, educating, and spreading awareness on the conservative principles in the Hispanic Communities via TV, Radio, and Social Media.

Jan 25, 202208:00

Reuniting Families | Kat Shnayder [Immigration]

Attorney Kat Shnayder discusses the legal process required to immigrate into the US and some of the challenges individuals face (THIS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE LEGAL ADVICE. PLEASE CONTACT AN ATTORNEY FOR YOUR SPECIFIC NEEDS).

Kat is a solo practitioner and owner of the KZ Law Offices located in Brighton, Massachusetts. Attorney Shnayder provides legal representation and guidance in the area of immigration law. As an immigrant from Russia she can appreciate the complexity and anxiety that comes with immigrating to another country. From the initial consultation to attending naturalization interview with clients, Kat offers a range of legal services in all areas of immigration.

Jan 25, 202208:00