FOR THE PEOPLE... law in plain language

Episode 172 Spare the rod, Spoil the child, Physical Discipline vs. Abuse!

October 11, 2015 00:00 - 1 hour - 102 MB

When does discipline of a child or children turn into abuse? Where is the line drawn and who is responsible for drawing that line? Do you ascribe to the old adage, If you “Spare the rod, you Spoil the child”? When if at all would physical discipline be meted out to children? And ds physical discipline ultimately harm children down the line? Does physical discipline desensitize children to violence? The FTP Fam explored this topic and Simply the producer chimed in with her always un...

Episode 171 huddled masses or merely illegals? Pros & cons of illegal immigration!

October 03, 2015 15:55 - 1 hour - 115 MB

Malcolm X said, “You didn‘t land on Plymouth Rock, Plymouth Rock landed on you” How does this apply if at all to the issue of illegal aliens or illegal immigrants? Since folks who are in this country are here in violation of our established rule of law, are they then criminals? Should they be considered and treated as criminals? What about those who are here merely seeking a better life for their families? What is the answer and what by golly is the difference between undocumented im...

Episode 170 Special Tribute to Hispanic American Heritage Month

September 25, 2015 00:00 - 1 hour - 127 MB

How many of us truly know the contributions of our Hispanic Americans Brothas & Sistahs? We all know Jennifer Lopez, Oscar De La Hoya, Pitbull, and hopefully everybody knows Sonya Soto Mayer but what do we know about those Hispanic Americans who contributed to our great nation’s existence? Did you know that at least 81 years before Christopher Columbus there was a Mexican settlement in Florida? Did you know the King of Spain extended credit to the American Colonists to help fund ou...

Episode 169 Don't Tell em, the 5th & 6th Amendments!

August 29, 2015 14:14 - 1 hour - 120 MB

This week on ... For the People... law in plain language with Debra D. Rainey, Esq. Don’t Tell Em, THE 5TH & 6TH Amendments! The 5th Amendment guarantees that citizens are entitled to a speedy and public trial, we may not be compelled to provide testimony or evidence that tends to incriminate them In addition the 5th Amendment prohibits the state from placing a person twice in jeopardy to name a few. The 6th Amendment provides that we citizens are entitled to counsel at trial, w...

Episode 168 Straight Outta G-town, Legal Q & A

August 22, 2015 15:03 - 1 hour - 118 MB

This week on ... For the People... law in plain language with Debra D. Rainey, Esq. “Straight Outta G-town” Legal Q & A Straight Outta G-town with the FTP Fam was undoubtedly one of our most fun Legal Q & A shows. Listeners from all over the country and Pennsylvania sent in questions and comments seeking legal information and showing love to FTP. Questions were asked about Mortgage Foreclosure, what to do and whether a citizen can sue Politicians and other leaders for criminal acti...

Episode 167 Crackin Up! The Social, Phsyiological & Emotional Affects of Crack Cocaine!

August 07, 2015 22:29 - 1 hour - 119 MB

Saturday, August 8, 2015 on ... For the People... law in plain language with Debra D. Rainey, Esq. Crackin Up! The Social, Physiological & Emotional affects of Crack-cocaine! The FTP Fam endeavored to DeBunk the Crack Baby Myth; Introduce the recreational Crack user and spill the beans about all of the social, physical and emotional ills that go hand in hand with crack cocaine. Do you buy into the conspiracy theory that the government thru CIA’s Clandestine activities is responsib...

Episode 166 Be your own "Johnny Cochran", The Art of Representing yourself in Civil Court!

July 25, 2015 14:54 - 1 hour - 122 MB

This week on ... For the People... law in plain language with Debra D. Rainey, Esq. Be your own “Johnny Cochran’ The Art of Representing yourself in Civil Court Have you ever received a demand letter, complaint or other document in the mail alerting you that you are being summoned to court? What are you prepared to do if you discover you cannot afford an attorney but you still have to answer the documents you received? Do you know the potential consequences if you fail to respon...

Episode 165 'The Color of Money, Racism vs. Classism'

July 18, 2015 15:30 - 2 minutes - 3.73 MB

This week on ... For the People... law in plain language with Debra D. Rainey, Esq. The Color of Money Racism vs. Classism DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND OUR CONTROL THE 0CLOR OF MONEY, RACISM VS. CLASSISM WAS NOT RECORDED! PLEASE STAY TUNED FOR A REPREIVE! G-TOWN RADIO STUDIO LINE 215-609-4301 EMAIL: [email protected] SATURDAYS 5-6:30 PM (EST) Note our new Date & Time Host: Debra D. Rainey, The Compassionate Lawyer Cohosts: Blaq aka the ‘Broke Poet’ and Asia Proctor aka ‘P-roc’ ...

Episode 164 'Prison Babies, Children of Incarcerate Parents'

July 11, 2015 00:11 - 1 hour - 149 MB

This week on ... For the People... law in plain language with Debra D. Rainey, Esq. PRISON BABIES, CHILDREN OF INCARCERATED PARENTS What are the challenges that face children whose parents, particularly the primary parental caretaker is incarcerated? What manner of sort exists for these children? Should Society get more involved and step up to ensure that these children aren’t doing the time along with their parent(s)? The FTP Fam, along with Shari Ostrow Scher, President & Founder...

Episode 163, I's Married Now, Same Sex marriage, Why all the noise?

June 27, 2015 17:26 - 1 hour - 128 MB

This week on ... For the People... law in plain language with Debra D. Rainey, Esq. I’s Married Now Same Sex Marriage, Why all the noise! Surely people can't want our Constitution to be interpreted in any way that would legally permit any Americans, who are guaranteed Due Process of and Equal Protection under our laws to be denied the basic right to commit to that person they love! Why all the noise about Same Sex marriage? The truncated FTP Fam was joined by Niche Adderly as ...

Episode 162, The "R" Word, Race Relations in 2015

June 20, 2015 13:42 - 1 hour - 123 MB

This week on ... For the People... law in plain language with Debra D. Rainey, Esq. The R Word, Race Relations in 2015 A Racist is an individual, who believes that his or her race is Superior to all other races, or is that merely someone who is prejudice? How do you define a Racist and Racism and how does your definition/consideration of a Racist differ from one who is merely prejudice? The FTP Fam and a special phone guest Margaret Motheral of California by way of Philadelphia, ...

Episode 161 Have it ur Way, Defining, Discussing & Defeating Childhood Obesity!

June 13, 2015 14:16 - 1 hour - 120 MB

This week on ... For the People... law in plain language with Debra D. Rainey, Esq. Have it your way, Defining, Discussing & Defeating Childhood Obesity! “Not running when you should, because only food can make you feel good, Obesity.” Lyrics from a song by ObnoxiousEllie. Childhood obesity is epidemic and it is threatening the lives of our children. According to the Centers For Disease Control, approximately 19 % of America’s children are obese. What is the answer, what are we...

Episode 160 If it don't fit u must acquit, Criminal Law and The Criminal Process

May 30, 2015 02:28 - 1 hour - 119 MB

This week on ... For the People... law in plain language with Debra D. Rainey, Esq. If it don’t fit u must acquit, Criminal Law and the Criminal Process Do you know the difference between a Grand Jury proceeding and a preliminary hearing? Do you know how to decide when to choose a jury trial over a bench trial? The FTP Fam was joined in the studio by the venerable Kai Scott, former Federal Defender Supervising Attorney and soon to be Judge of the Court of Common Pleas Philadelphia...

Episode 159 Driving Ms. Daisy, Pa Transportation/Driving Laws

May 25, 2015 00:00 - 1 hour - 127 MB

This week on ... For the People... law in plain language with Debra D. Rainey, Esq. Driving Ms. Daisy! (for real) Pennsylvania Transportation laws Did you know that if you are convicted in Pennsylvania of a simple possession charge, the Penn DOT (Department of Transportation) can seek to suspend your driver’s license? THE FTP FAM fielded comments & questions from listeners/fans on Pennsylvania Transportation Laws. Who knew, did you? Tune in and check us out! G-TOWN RADIO STUD...

Episode 158 The pain inside, Suicide Awareness & Prevention

May 17, 2015 00:00 - 1 hour - 123 MB

When People talk about killing themselves they probably have at the very least thought about it. Folk who look for or research ways to kill themselves, or folks who make comments about life not being worth living, are screaming out for help, will you be there for them? Suicide is one of the top leading causes of death for every age group, gender, and ethnicity. The FTP FAM dispelled some myths about suicide and discussed risk factors and warning signs for which loved ones and...

Episode 157, This ain't Judge Judy; "Meet the (Judical) Candidates

May 09, 2015 15:08 - 1 hour - 122 MB

This week on ... For the People... law in plain language with Debra D. Rainey, Esq. & Judith Faillace-Claypoole Host of Dynamic Money Matters Presents This ain’t Judge Judy! Meet the (Judicial) Candidates The Primary Election is coming, May 19, 2015 Do you know the folks who are running for Judge?? Is it realistic to think that folks who become Judges do so for some lofty idea or notion called, “Equal Justice” or are we being naïve and forgetting that Judges are humans t...

Episode 156 (BIRTH) Mommie Dearest, Birth Mothers, the Legal & social implications

May 02, 2015 12:54 - 1 hour - 127 MB

This week on ... For the People... law in plain language with Debra D. Rainey, Esq. (BIRTH) MOMMIE DEAREST Birth Mothers, The Legal & social implications What challenges could be so hard or so unbearable that a mother could consider giving up a child? Birth Mothers have a plethora of reasons why their give up their children, there are even more r easons when the birth mother’s rights are involuntarily terminated, how often are these reasons talked about and explored? Tune into this ...

Episode 156 The pain inside, Suicide Awareness & Prevention

April 25, 2015 13:50 - 1 hour - 124 MB

This week on ... For the People... law in plain language with Debra D. Rainey, Esq. The Pain within! Suicide Awareness & Prevention When People talk about killing themselves they probably have at the very least thought about it. Folk who look for or research ways to kill themselves, or folks who make comments about life not being worth living, are screaming out for help, will you be there for them? Suicide is one of the top leading causes of death for every age group, gender, a...

Episode 155 You vs. Them, Legal Q & A

April 18, 2015 13:54 - 1 hour - 123 MB

This week on ... For the People... law in plain language with Debra D. Rainey, Esq. You vs. Them Legal Q & A This week the Compassionate Lawyer and the Fam weigh in on the Peoples' questions/comments concerning interactions between citizens and law enforcement; contract dos and don'ts; responding to Court and other notices and Self-Defense & Defense of others to name a few. One listeners praised Kewl Breeze and another called FTP to "Black" centered? Tune in & check us out! G-T...

Episode 154 Who raised you? It takes a Village, part 2

April 11, 2015 15:22 - 1 hour - 119 MB

This week on ... For the People... law in plain language with Debra D. Rainey, Esq. Who raised you? It takes a Village, part 2 Who raised you? Do you remember what you were told would happen if you ran from the police? Can you recall a time when everyone on your block or street took an interest in what you were doing and in tattle- telling on you? What about young Black people, are they themselves and their lifestyle more blameworthy when encounters with law enforcement end with a k...

Episode 153 Cells without Bars, FTP Returning Citizens' round-table

April 04, 2015 03:59 - 1 hour - 119 MB

This week on ... For the People... law in plain language with Debra D. Rainey, Esq. WE’VE MOVED! SATURDAYS 5:00-6:30 pm (EST) Cells without Bars FTP Returning Citizens’ Round-table We’ve all heard the phrase “don’t do the crime if you can’t do the time”. But, what happens when you do the time, yet still continue to pay for the crime? When you can’t get a job because you have a record? When you face barriers every time you try to move forward and leave the person you used to ...

Episode 152 Here Comes the BOOM! FTP Combo Show #2

March 31, 2015 21:30 - 44 minutes - 108 MB

This week on ... For the People... law in plain language with Debra D. Rainey, Esq. Here Comes the Boom! FTP on fire, Combo show #2 The FTP team got passionate, rowdy and loud, but that is what we do. On this our last Tuesday Night Broadcast, we rambled on about: whether Welfare should exclude poor struggling college students, whether the Pay To Play, politics in Philadelphia, just sucks, and much, much more! You just gotta tune in and check us out! G-TOWN RADIO STUDIO HOTLINE 21...

Episode 151 Nightmare next door, Nuisance neighbors vs. Neighbors from Hell

March 16, 2015 23:27 - 1 hour - 118 MB

This week on … For the People…law in plain language With Debra D. Rainey, Esq. Nightmare Next door Neighbors from Hell vs. Nuisance neighbors Neighbors from Hell vs. nuisance neighbors, What are we to do? Are there legal rights and protections available for us if we need to take legal action against our neighbors? Is a nuisance neighbor one who is always in everyone’s business or that neighbor who plays loud music all the time and ignores pleas to turn it down? Does your neighborhoo...

Episode 150 Legalese, From Small Claims to Wills & everything in between

March 03, 2015 00:14 - 1 hour - 112 MB

This week on ... For the People... law in plain language with Debra D. Rainey, Esq. LEGALESE, From Small claims to wills & everything in between Legalese, the formal and technical language of legal documents, is how dictionaries define the word, however, Legalese FTP style, means breaking down the law and all of our rights and responsibilities in a language everyone can comprehend. Do you know what Small Claims courts do? How about a Will, do you know will happen if your fa...

Episode 149 Wall Street Burning. The Tulsa, Oklahoma Race Riot of 1921, "Black Wall Street"

February 16, 2015 14:52 - 1 hour - 101 MB

This week on ... For the People... law in plain language with Debra D. Rainey, Esq. Wall Street Burning, Tulsa, Oklahoma’s Race Riot of 1921 “Black Wall Street” Have you ever heard of Black Wall Street? No? That's not surprising..., most people haven't. But the FTP Family have researched this remarkable era n Black History and along with our guest Reggie Turner discuss how Black Wall Street thrived and why it was destroyed. Tune in and be enlightened. G-TOWN RADIO STUDIO HOTLINE...

Episode 148 Is there Shame in a Name? Naming Laws & the social implications!

February 10, 2015 00:08 - 1 hour - 113 MB

This week on ... For the People... law in plain language with Debra D. Rainey, Esq. Is there Shame in a Name? Naming Laws & social implications! Should our society allow our government to step in and veto or control the ability for parents to name their children as they see fit? What if the name the parents choose triggers thoughts of racial hatred, or racial superiority or nudism or sexuality? What about then? Is there shame in a name? Should there be? The FTP Fam delved into the b...

Episode 147

February 08, 2015 00:00 - 1 hour - 103 MB

This week on ... For the People... law in plain language with Debra D. Rainey, Esq. Good Samaritans Are we our Brothas Keepers? What are Good Samaritan Laws and why do we need them? Do we as citizens have legal /moral or ethical responsibilities to get involved when our Brothas and Sistahs are in need? The FTP Fam, discussed Good Samaritan Laws along with the idea of whether we are our brothas’ & sistahs’ keepers. What say you? Tune in and check us out! G-TOWN RADIO STUDIO HOTLI...

Episode 146 Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and The American Civil Rights Movement, Lest WE not forget!

January 19, 2015 16:18 - 1 hour - 116 MB

This week on ... For the People... law in plain language with Debra D. Rainey, Esq. Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and the Civil Rights Movement in America Lest We not Forget! In this special commemorative episode, remembering MLK & the civil rights Movement, the Compassionate lawyer takes listeners & the FAM back to Black History class! Check us out as we delve into the civil rights movement, well-known and no so well-known civil rights Icons as well as the events that sha...

Episode 145 Little Women, Smaller Men. Gender equality, is it viable?

January 14, 2015 00:00 - 1 hour - 108 MB

This week on ... For the People... law in plain language with Debra D. Rainey, Esq. Little Women, Smaller Men Equality between the sexes Is it viable? The FTP Fam along with Brother Lawrence Campbell delved into the viability of closing the Inequality gap between Men and women. Will our society’s inherent gender biases keep the gap open? Will the presumed differences between the sexes keeping us from achieving true equality between the sexes or and has the inequality gap between the...

Episode 144, I beg your pardon, A clean Slate! Pardons, Expungements & Clemency

January 06, 2015 21:02 - 1 hour - 120 MB

This week on ... For the People... law in plain language with Debra D. Rainey, Esq. I beg your pardon! Pardons and Expungements! A Clean Slate! Our three branches of government really come into play when it comes to Pardons, Expungements and Clemency and cleaning once criminal slate. The FTP Fam was joined by Michael Lee, Esq., Co-Founder of Philadelphia Lawyers for Social Equity (PLSE ) and Local Expungement guru. Mike explained the differences between expungements and pardons an...

Episode 143 AND THE WINNERS ARE: Top 10 Episodes of 2014

December 16, 2014 00:51 - 1 hour - 120 MB

This week on … For the People... law in plain language with Debra D. Rainey, Esq. AND THE WINNERS ARE: For the People for Top 10 Episodes of 2014 This week the FTP Fam reflects on the top 10 shows downloaded by listeners everywhere! The FAM choose their favorites and passions began to flare... all over again! Forced Fatherhood... unsung heroes, bullies and more. Listen in now...Choose your favorite for 2014! G-Town Studio Line (215) 609-4301 FTP Message/Text Line (215) 435-4099 ...

Episode 142 Scams & Shams, Consumer alert, Information for Consumers

December 07, 2014 21:21 - 1 hour - 130 MB

This week on … For the People... law in plain language with Debra D. Rainey, Esq. Consumer Alert!, Scams & Shams Let the Buyer Beware!, Information for Consumers! It's Christmas all over the world! Listen NOW to The Compassionate Lawyer and the FTP FAM as we give you the scoop on what consumers should be aware of before $pending! We're talking lemon laws, knock offs and scams of all kinds! Query does the venerable Bill Cosby’s lazy eye cause you to questions his sincerity when...

Episode 141 Bad Boys, cops or Killers! The Law and cops who kill!

December 03, 2014 00:00 - 1 hour - 122 MB

This week on … For the People... law in plain language with Debra D. Rainey, Esq. Bad Boys Cops or Killers! The Law & Cops who Kill Is a person who is employed as a police or law enforcement officer, above the law, above having to atone for their wrong doings? Tonight on FTP the Fam was joined in the studio by Julian fowler, a 2nd Temple Law Student, and Social Activist with his own YouTube Channel LegalTalkTv. During the course of this show the discourse was at times, loud, pas...

Episode 140 Me, Myself & I; Mental Illness, the issues and the Law!

November 25, 2014 12:00 - 1 hour - 120 MB

This week on … For the People... law in plain language with Debra D. Rainey, Esq. Me, Myself & I Mental Issues, the issues and the Law “The problem with having problems is that ‘someone’ always has it worse.” ― Tiffany Madison, Black and White. The FTP Fam, with Tiffany Janine, aka “Militant” and Dr. Bryan Muller, delved into the world of Mental Illness, “Me, Myself & I”. Where does mental illness come from? Is it genetic, learned, caused by trauma or are its origins unknown...

Episode 139 Obama Care, the Basics!

November 18, 2014 02:13 - 1 hour - 117 MB

This week on … For the People... law in plain language with Debra D. Rainey, Esq. Obama Care, the Basics Obama Care, or the Affordable Care Act, was not intended to make sure all Americans had health Insurance, it was intended to ensure that we have access to Affordable Health Care. And, like with anything else there are exceptions, exclusions and the like. FTP along with Judith Claypoole, Financial Advisor Extraordinaire and Host of Dynamic Money Matters discussed questions sent...

Episode 138 ABCs & 123s. Getting Back to the Basics, Ask the Lawyer

November 02, 2014 23:53 - 1 hour - 119 MB

This week on … For the People... law in plain language with Debra D. Rainey, Esq. ABCs & 123s Getting back to the Basics, Ask the Lawyer! The Compassionate Lawyer and the FTP Fam, got back to the basics, we answered legal questions in the areas of: federal criminal indictments and the processes involved; the Pennsylvania Indicting (Secret) Grand Jury process; the imbalance of due process rights between the State Criminal Systems and the Federal Criminal System and, much more. We...

Episode 137 BLAME it on the ABUSER! Accountability & Characteritics of the Abuser!

October 28, 2014 14:57 - 1 hour - 119 MB

This week on … For the People... law in plain language with Debra D. Rainey, Esq. BLAME it on the ABUSER. Accountability & Characteristics of an Abuser! #NO More! No More! No More Blame the Victim! No More Mind my own business! The FTP Fam along with Special Guests, Tony Lapp, LSW and Di the Comedian, reformed intimate partner abuser, discussed Domestic Violence/Domestic Abuse; in the context of Terror behind closed doors, Toxic & Twisted in teen dating relationships, we all agreed,...

Episode 136 FTP Domestic Violence Roundtable featuring the Men of Gtown Radio

October 21, 2014 18:54 - 1 hour - 120 MB

This week on … For the People... law in plain language with Debra D. Rainey, Esq. A Domestic Violence roundtable, Featuring The Men of G-town Radio Domestic violence, is it an epidemic in our society or is the epidemic that society has finally realized and awakened to the idea that domestic violence is not acceptable? The FTP Fam along with Special Guests, the Men of G-town Radio, Jim Bear Founder and Host of Neu-Matic heard on Sundays from 3-5 pm on G-town; Joseph T. Heard, Hos...

Episode 135 Teen Dating Violence, Twisted & Toxic.

October 12, 2014 22:42 - 1 hour - 117 MB

This week on … For the People... law in plain language with Debra D. Rainey, Esq. Teen dating violence, Twisted & Toxic! warning signs prevention resources Who knew that more than 1.5 million American teens male and female, reported aving been physical struck by a partner while in a dating relationship? This statistic is staggering and mind blowing. The FTP Fam and Special Guest Shelah Harper, MBA, founder and CEO of ASIA ADAMS SAVE OUR CHILDREN FOUNDATION, discussed the warni...

Episode 134 Male & Female Voices, Terro behind closed doors! Signs & Symptoms of Domestiic Violence

October 07, 2014 15:56 - 1 hour - 116 MB

This week on … For the People... law in plain language with Debra D. Rainey, Esq. Male & Female Voices Terror “Behind closed doors!” Signs & symptoms of Domestic Abuse Domestic Abuse/Violence, is the imbalance of power control between 2 people in an intimate relationship. The FTP Fam and our guest Dr. Mark, shared stories of Abuse and terror, we pointed out some characteristics of a potential target of a batterer/abuser. We discussed some signs & symptoms of an abusive relatio...

Episode 133 Legal Q & A, The Compassionate Lawyer and FTP Turnt Up!

September 23, 2014 02:28 - 1 hour - 122 MB

This week on … For the People... law in plain language with Debra D. Rainey, Esq. The Compassionate Lawyer & The FTP Fam Turnt Up! Legal Q & A! Ask The Lawyer is in full effect! Listen now as the Compassionate Lawyer addresses The People's legal questions and concerns. We're talking, custody, criminal judges, employment issues and more... Deb is deep in her lawyer bag and she's Turned ALL the way up! Check it out! G-Town Studio Line (215) 609-4301 FTP Message/Text Line (215) 435-40...

Episode 132, Things that make FTP go WTF (why the Face) FTP Combo Show #2

September 15, 2014 13:45 - 1 hour - 115 MB

This week on.... For the People... law in plain language with Debra D. Rainey, Esq. Things that make FTP go WTF! (Why The Face) FTP’s Combo Show # 2 There is so much going on in our Society today, but, to try and cover it all in an hour and a half show would make one crazy. FTP has come up with a solution or least we like to look at it that way. FTP created a specialized show, a vehicle by which the FTP Fam can discuss pressing issues, on the real and in the raw. Issu...

Episode 131 Mass School Shootings: Institute of Learing, or BATTLEFIELD?

September 08, 2014 00:02 - 1 hour - 111 MB

Back to School Month on... For the People... law in plain language with Debra D. Rainey, Esq. Mass school Shootings: Institute of Learning or BATTLEFIELD? Has the rise in mass school shootings caused you to be concerned about continuing to send your children to school? The FTP Fam digs deep into the minds of mass shooters and discusses signs and characteristics of the mass school shooters. Are our schools Institutes of learning, or BATTLEFIELDS! Tune in and check this episode out! ...

Episode 130 Exploring the value of the Student/Teacher Relationship; the Good, the Bad & the Ugly!

September 01, 2014 14:39 - 1 hour - 118 MB

This month is Back to School Month on... For the People... law in plain language with Debra D. Rainey, Esq. Exploring the Value of the Student/Teacher Relationship! The Good, The Bad & the Ugly What is it about that one teacher, whose impact on our lives was so powerful? that we maintain the image and thoughts of this teacher long into our adulthood? What are the barriers that exist that keep all teachers from having such an impact on all school-aged children? The FTP Fam and Specia...

Episode 129 His Story, Male Intimate Partner Violence

August 24, 2014 22:04 - 1 hour - 120 MB

This week on ... For the People... law in plain language with Debra D. Rainey, Esq. His Story, Male Intimate Partner Violence! "I was dumbfounded from the very start of the incident," . "I was getting struck by this woman while I was holding my daughter and I was the one who called the police." A Quote by a Therapist in Seattle, Washington about his abusive relationship with his female intimate partner. Can males be victims of Domestic Abuse? Why or why not? The FTP Fam came toget...

Episode 128 The Killing of Michael Brown, Justifiable use of force or Ethnic Execution?

August 19, 2014 20:41 - 1 hour - 117 MB

This week on ... For the People... law in plain language with Debra D. Rainey, Esq. SPECIAL EPISODE: The Killing of Michael Brown Justifiiable use of force or Ethnic Execution? You be the Judge! Tempers flare, as the FTP team and very passionate special guests, Johndi Harrell, David Love and Kelyvn Anderson, along with returning FTP member, Tiffany "Militant" Janine, rally at a moment's notice to sound the alarm on the injustices of police brutality and the seeming racial/ethnic cle...

Episode 127 Rebroadcast School to Prison Pipeline. From Detention Hall to Detention Center

August 12, 2014 00:00 - 1 hour - 122 MB

This week on ... For the People... law in plain language with Debra D. Rainey, Esq. FOR THE PEOPLE WILL NOT BE BROADCASTING LIVE TONIGHT PLEASE ENJOY OUR REBROADCAST OF: School to Prison Pipeline, from Detention Hall to Detention Center When child’s play becomes something more! School to prison pipeline, WTF! When if ever should child’s play become criminalized? What are the financial incentives that motivate our school districts to incarcerate and not educate our children? Shou...

Episode 126 The Cure: Healing in the Name of Faith

August 04, 2014 17:08 - 1 hour - 126 MB

This week on….. For the People… law in plain language with Debra D. Rainey, Esq. The Cure: Healing in the name of Faith! “When Faith Healing becomes Neglect” The FTP Fam and very special guest, Dr. Rita Swan, Co-founder of C.H.I.L.D (Children's Healthcare is a Legal Duty) delve deeply into popular beliefs and facts surrounding faith healing. An eager caller, a Reformed Christian Scientist in belief only, shared with us his views on the type of parents who willingly neglect their ...

Episode 124 The Combo Show, Everything goes!

July 22, 2014 12:19 - 1 hour - 125 MB

This week on ... For the People... law in plain language with Debra D. Rainey, Esq. The Combo-Show A little bit of this, a little bit of that Everything goes! Tonight, The Fam hosted our very first Combo show. Each Fam member was offered a chance to voice her opinions on the selected topics and get stuff off her chest! The topics included; workplace discrimination, snitching and stop & frisk just to name a few. The Fam also shared a small piece of herself with our listeners in ways...

Episode 123 Hide-n-Seek, Down Low: The Reprieve

July 16, 2014 00:00 - 1 hour - 135 MB

This week on ... For the People... law in plain language with Debra D. Rainey, Esq. Hide-n- go- Seek, Life on the Down Low The Reprieve "Keep it on the Down Low, nobody has to know." This is a creed some folks live by;indeed some folks think this is the only way they can survive! Why? The FTP Fam talked about what it means to be on the down low and who the types of people who enjoy living Down Low. We discussed and dissected the differences of Down Low in general meaning just pl...

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