The Law Offices of Sauda Johnson, PC | Education Law for Families & Students

Break the Pipeline

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Break the Pipeline is a podcast from the Law Offices of Sauda Johnson, P.C., hosted by attorneys Sauda Johnson-McNeal (CA & NY) and Naomi Barrera (NY). The podcast examines the real-life factors that shape children’s outcomes — from education and family dynamics to mental health, child labor, and legal systems. In each episode, the hosts analyze both sides of the issue, breaking down the law and the practical realities to understand how different aspects of life impact children. Each episode offers thoughtful insight and potential solutions aimed at protecting children and improving their over...

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The Law Offices of Sauda Johnson, PC | Education Law for Families & Students

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Brown v. Board to the Department of Education Letter: Equality or Erasure? 23.04.2026 19:49

From Brown v. Board of Education to present-day policy, how far have we really come — and where are we going? In this episode of Break the Pipeline , attorneys Sauda Johnson-McNeal and Naomi Barerra examine the evolving landscape of educational equity and civil rights in America. Beginning with the landmark 1954 Supreme Court decision that declared school segregation unconstitutional, this convers...

Are tech companies harming kids… and who’s actually responsible? 16.04.2026 28:52

Are tech companies harming kids… and who’s actually responsible? In this episode of Break the Pipeline , attorneys Sauda Johnson-McNeal and Naomi Barerra take on one of the most urgent questions facing families today: 👉 When kids are harmed online who is really accountable? From social media algorithms to online exploitation, screen addiction, and mental health impacts, we break down how tech pla...

Are Juvenile Detention Centers Still Needed? 13.04.2026 14:48

Episode 2: Are Juvenile Detention Centers Still Needed? Are juvenile detention centers helping young people turn their lives around — or pushing them deeper into the system? In this episode of Break the Pipeline , attorneys Sauda Johnson-McNeal and Naomi Barerra take a hard look at one of the most uncomfortable questions in juvenile justice today: Do detention centers actually work — or are they p...

Schools, Shootings, and the Pipeline: Do Our Responses Help or Harm? 01.04.2026 19:27

Sauda Johnson-McNeal and Naomi Barrera, attorneys with extensive experience in education law, discuss the impact of school shootings on children and the legal and social perspectives on school safety. They explore the responsibility of school districts, legal protections for students, and the importance of addressing mental health and finding a compromise. The conversation provides valuable insigh...