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March 7, 2023

Uncovering the Reality of Unpaid Wages: A Plaintiff's Perspective

Diane Castañeda

Jesse Young joins the first of a 2-part episode to examine the day in the life of a plaintiff. Justin and Jesse go behind the scenes of how Sommers Schwartz serves as an advocate for employees who have fallen victim to unfair workplace practices like unpaid wages. They discuss the details related to class action lawsuits, interrogatories, and dispositions

February 22, 2023

Erica Tavares of International Medical Corps Talks Health Care and Disaster Relief

Diane Castañeda

Erica Tavares with International Medical Corps joins us to discuss critical gaps in California’s healthcare system, and how her organization is helping victims in both the Syria/Turkey earthquake as well as Ukraine.

February 21, 2023

Unlock Your Overtime Pay: The Insider's Guide to Fair Labor Standards

Attorney Jason Thompson of Sommers Schwartz defines what (Overdue) Overtime actually is by explaining the Fair Labor Standards Act, the purpose of mediation, and other related topics like wage liquidation. Host, Justin Isaac, facilitates an informative discussion.

February 16, 2023

Veteran Byran Buckley Talks PTS and How Cannabis Saved His Life

Diane Castañeda

Veteran Special Ops, Marine Bryan Buckley introduces Helmond Valley Growers. As CEO and Founder, he leads a fight against post traumatic stress and opiates by educating the public about the benefits of Cannabis for other Veterans, including himself.

February 2, 2023

Tianna Woodruff talks Cannabis, Social Equity, How to Break Stereotypes.

Diane Castañeda

Dr. Leroy hosts Tianna Woodruff, Founder and CEO of Queen Mary. Her early experiences in Los Angeles have influenced her to create and lead a quickly expanding Cannabis brand

January 20, 2023

Dive Into The Comedy World and The Secrets To Produce Your Own Show

Diane Castañeda

Walter Ford interviews comedians Bilal Young and Max Manticof to gain insight into the business of the comedy world. ‍Bilal Young is an LA based comedian, producer and host of the comedy show “The Black Outside. Max Manticof is a NYC based producer and stand up comic, host of the Street Talk Comedy show and has also been featured on Kevin Hart's Lol Network, Amazon Prime, and Time out. 

January 6, 2023

Introducing La Jolla Comedy Store’s Lou Brockman

Diane Castañeda

Lou Brockman is best known for his piano improvisation in the La Jolla Comedy Store. Walter and Lou share stories about bumping elbows with Hollywood stars like Robin Williams and partying in the mansions of the Hollywood Hills.

January 4, 2023

Beyond the Golden State Killer: How New Genetic Technology Helps Solve Cold Cases

Diane Castañeda

Verogen CEO, Brett Williams and former District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert on how genetic technology is changing law enforcement. 

December 27, 2022

Breaking Free From Social Media with Larissa May of Half The Story Project

Diane Castañeda

The episode dives deep into why it’s important to break free from the echo chambers that the social media algorithm creates.

December 19, 2022

“Cannabis was the Case They Gave Me!

Study Shows: Cannabis Saved Her Life

Returning to the show, Nicole and Jaime Fernandez, of Grace H+W, come with unbelievable news! Dr. Leroy recounts their experience battling Cancer and incorporating an incredible regiment of Cannabis. This experience is now accompanying their new case study, The Fernandez Report released in Fall of 2022.