Hines On Air Podcast

In this episode of Hines On Air, Matt Hines sits down with entrepreneur Tom Joseph to discuss one of the biggest challenges facing American democracy: money in politics. They explore whether technology can create fairer elections, reduce the influence of Super PACs, and give voters—not special interests—the power to choose their representatives.   Tom explains the vision behind America's Main Stre...

In this episode of Hines On Air, Matt Hines sits down with health coach and founder of Six Pack CEO, Miro, to break down what actually moves the needle when it comes to health, fat loss, longevity, and peak performance.   From helping CEOs, entrepreneurs, and high-performing professionals transform their bodies, Miro shares the biggest mistakes people make with nutrition, exercise, supplements, an...

In this episode of Hines On Air, Matt Hines sits down with Iranian human rights activist and National Council of Resistance of Iran member Zolal Habibi to discuss one of the most important geopolitical conflicts shaping the world today. Together they explore the reality inside Iran, the future of the Iranian regime, the role of foreign intervention, mass executions, civilian suffering, nuclear neg...

In this episode of Hines On Air, Matt Hines sits down with health coach and founder of Six Pack CEO, Miro, to break down what actually moves the needle when it comes to health, fat loss, longevity, and peak performance.   From helping CEOs, entrepreneurs, and high-performing professionals transform their bodies, Miro shares the biggest mistakes people make with nutrition, exercise, supplements, an...

In this episode of Hines On Air, Matt Hines sits down with Dr. Courtney Sharp to explore one of the fastest-growing topics in modern health and wellness: peptides. What exactly are peptides, and why are they generating so much attention in medicine, fitness, longevity, weight loss, and recovery? Dr. Sharp breaks down the science behind peptide therapy, explaining how these naturally occurring amin...

In this episode of Hines On Air, Matt sits down with criminal defense attorney and former pastor Dominic Best to tackle some of the most controversial topics in the legal system today. From the death penalty and life on death row to prison reform, age-of-consent laws, police interactions, and the shocking twists in the Alex Murdaugh murder case, this conversation explores how the justice system wo...

In this episode of Hines On Air, Matt sits down with filmmaker, screenwriter, and producer Alejandro Hidalgo — the creator of The House at the End of Time, the first Venezuelan horror film and one of the most internationally successful horror movies to come out of Latin America. Alejandro also directed The Exorcism of God and has become one of the most respected modern voices in psychological horr...

In this episode of Hines on Air, Matt sits down with neuropsychologist Dr. Sanam Hafeez for a deep conversation on ADHD, mental health, parenting, brain behavior, foster care, psychiatric medication, and psychological evaluations. From growing up in Pakistan to testifying in court cases, Dr. Hafeez shares powerful insights into how the brain works — and why modern society may be creating a mental...

In this episode of Hines on Air, Matt sits down with former FBI Special Agent Eric Robinson — a man who spent 12 years as a pastor before stepping into one of the most intense careers in law enforcement. From surviving FBI training to working high-level investigations, Eric breaks down what actually happens behind the scenes — from coordinating with the CIA to tracking drug cartels and handling hu...

Season three of Hines On Air opens with host Matt Hines in Atlanta interviewing Giselle Lima, a Venezuelan-born Scientologist who moved to Spain and later Panama, where she began humanitarian work to address rising crime, drugs, and social decay. Lima describes partnering with Panamanian community leaders and government agencies to distribute The Way to Happiness booklet—30,000 in a high-crime are...

Matt Hines opens season three of Hines On Air from Atlanta and interviews Evan Turk, CEO of American Rights Alliance and founding attorney at Turk Law Group, about asset protection, trusts/estates, First Amendment work, and pragmatic family-law strategies. Turk explains how transferring assets to a third party can be a fraudulent conveyance, how premarital assets can become marital through comming...

Matt Hines opens season three of Hines On Air from Atlanta and interviews entrepreneur Brian Samson, now based in Hawaii, about nearshoring and hiring Latin American talent through his company Plugg Technologies. Samson contrasts offshoring (often Asia, time-zone gaps) with nearshoring (Latin America, aligned workdays) and explains how COVID accelerated remote, cross-border teams. He discusses Lat...

Season three of Hines On Air opens with host Matt Hines interviewing Al Hobi, an Iranian human rights activist based in Paris with the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), which she describes as a parliament-in-exile formed in 1981 to overthrow Iran’s regime and establish an interim government leading to a democratic republic. Hobi outlines Iran’s recent history from British-installed mo...

In this Season 3 episode of Hines On Air, host Matt Hines interviews Philip Blackett, a coach and author of over 25 books who helps professionals navigate life after 40 with clarity, strength, and purpose. Philip shares how a midlife crisis around his 40th birthday in 2024—after relocating from Boston to Orlando and closing his cemetery-management business impacted by COVID—pushed him to reassess...

Season three of Hines On Air (hosted by Matt Hines in Atlanta) features criminal defense attorney Dominic Best, who previously worked as a prosecutor, discussing how difficult it is for defendants to receive fair trials. Best estimates only a 25% chance of a fair trial, arguing juries often presume guilt, judges can be biased due to close working relationships with prosecutors and prior prosecutor...

Matt Hines welcomes Dr. OMOTOLA AJIBADE to season three of Hines On Air from Atlanta, introducing his extensive education and current work as a forensic psychiatrist in metro-area correctional facilities. They open by bonding over anime, discussing Cowboy Bebop, Samurai Champloo, Naruto, and how such stories portray war trauma and can even help in clinical rapport. Dr. OMOTOLA AJIBADE explains for...

Matt Hines welcomes Pete Srodoski to season three of Hines On Air to return to the show’s motivational roots for entrepreneurs and leaders. Srodoski, a former CEO/COO with 20 years of experience and author of Lead With Empathy, Build Kick Ass Teams, and The Small Business Playbook, explains the common pattern he sees among executives: despite outward confidence, many privately admit they don’t kno...

In this Season 3 episode of Hines On Air, host Matt Hines interviews business consultant Micah Logan about why building and growing companies stays difficult even for experienced entrepreneurs and how adapting, including to AI, requires constant learning. Logan predicts AI will be a net positive overall, replacing some jobs but enhancing and creating others, while arguing many industries will stil...

In this Season 3 episode of Hines On Air, host Matt Hines (Atlanta, GA) talks with Michael Ulin, co-founder and CEO of Tenki AI, about the rapid growth of AI startup companies and how AI is evolving from earlier “discriminative” models to today’s generative AI systems. Ulin shares his background on the founding team at Zesty AI, which builds climate risk models for property insurance, and explains...

In this episode, host Matt Hines sits down with Park Wilde, an expert in US food policy and nutrition. Wilde delves into important topics such as changes in federal nutrition assistance programs like SNAP and the new dietary guidelines for Americans. He provides insights into how these guidelines influence everything from military cafeteria standards to school meals, and discusses the nuances in r...

In this episode of Hines On Air, Matt Hines discusses the impacts of deportation and immigration policies in the U.S. Using a recent Minnesota incident as a case study, he examines the lack of due process for immigrants, both legal and illegal. Matt emphasizes the importance of constitutional rights and how their erosion affects everyone, not just immigrants. Tune in for an eye-opening conversatio...

In season three of Hines On Air, host Matt Hines discusses the recent U.S. invasion of Venezuela, led by Trump, focusing on the primary motive—oil. Hines critically examines the lack of evidence regarding claims of drug trafficking and compares this event with previous instances of U.S.-led regime changes, such as in Guatemala and Libya. Cautioning against the historical failures of such intervent...

In this special episode of Hines on Air, host Matt Hines invites Venezuelan expatriates Andreina Martinez and Ed Morales to discuss the recent political upheavals involving Donald Trump and Venezuela. They provide a deep dive into the historical and current political landscape of Venezuela, from the rise of Hugo Chavez to the present-day challenges under Maduro's regime. They share personal anecdo...

In this exciting episode of Hines On Air, host Matt Hines welcomes Marissa Simoni, a candidate running for the US Senate from Minnesota. Together, they dive deep into the complexities of the political landscape, discussing the transformative effects of entering politics, the influence of financial incentives, and systemic challenges. Marissa shares her motivations, experiences, and her vision for...

In this exciting episode of Hines On Air, host Matt Hines welcomes international reggaeton sensation Guaynaa to the show. Broadcasting from Atlanta, Georgia, they talk about Guaynaa's journey from studying chemical engineering in Puerto Rico to becoming a global music star. Guaynaa shares anecdotes about his upbringing, the influence of Puerto Rican music culture, and his breakout hit 'Rebota.' He...