Justice Unfiltered

He wore a badge for eight years. Then a jail cell changed everything. In this episode of Justice Unfiltered, host Tug Cowart and Daniel Matalon of A 2nd Chance Bail Bonds sit down with Dr. Kareem Puranda, a former police officer turned licensed clinical mental health counselor, author of Breaking the Code of Silence, and founder of the nonprofit Achieving Success on Purpose. Puranda grew up in the...

Description:  In this episode of Justice Unfiltered, host Tug Cowart and Daniel Matalon of A 2nd Chance Bail Bonds sit down with Mo Ivory, attorney, law professor, and Democratic candidate for Fulton County Commission Chair. Mo brings her unique blend of media experience, legal expertise, and grassroots activism to a candid conversation about why local elections matter more than anyone realiz...

What if five investors owned almost every rental home in your neighborhood? In one Georgia district, Rep. Martin Momtahan says that is already the reality. In this episode of Justice Unfiltered, host Tug Cowart and Daniel Matalon of A 2nd Chance Bail Bonds sit down with Rep. Martin Momtahan, who represents District 17 in Paulding County. A small business owner before he was a lawmaker, Momtahan br...

Justice Unfiltered welcomes Robb Pitts, Chairman of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners, for a wide-ranging conversation about jobs, justice, and a five-point plan that could reshape life inside the Rice Street Jail. Hosts Tug Cowart and Daniel Matalon, CEO of A 2nd Chance Bail Bonds and A 2nd Chance Monitoring, sit down with the longtime Atlanta leader who helped bring the 1996 Olympics to G...

In this episode of Justice Unfiltered, host Tug Cowart and Daniel Matalon of A 2nd Chance Bail Bonds sit down with Carldez Goodley, better known in Atlanta as Hood Anchor. It started as a joke. On December 30, 2024, Hood Anchor posted a video of a man threatening to jump off a bridge at the I-75 and I-85 connector. That single clip racked up 1.7 million views on TikTok and 60,000 on Instagram. He...

They've both been to the bottom. And they came back with a mission. Justice Unfiltered welcomes Francie Chapman, wife of Dog the Bounty Hunter and founder of the Dog Foundation, and Dr. Dawn Knighton-Adkins , founder of Radical Restoration Ministries, for one of the most raw and moving conversations the show has had. Host Tug Cowart and Daniel Matalon, CEO of A 2nd Chance Bail Bonds and A 2nd Chan...

He’s caught more than 10,000 fugitives over a career spanning more than four decades. And he’s back. Justice Unfiltered welcomes back Duane “Dog” Chapman, the legendary bounty hunter known to millions from his hit television career, for a wide-ranging conversation about second chances, the bail bond system, and what he’s building next right here in Georgia. Host Tug C...

In this episode of Justice Unfiltered, host Tug Cowart and Daniel Matalon of A 2nd Chance Bail Bonds sit down with Geoff Duncan, former Lieutenant Governor of Georgia, minor league pitcher turned entrepreneur, and Democratic candidate for governor in 2026. Duncan started his campaign in dead last and has climbed to second place by doing something most politicians won't: actually talking to people,...

In this episode of Justice Unfiltered, host Tug Cowart and Daniel Matalon of A 2nd Chance Bail Bonds sit down with Judge Kellie Stephens-Hill, Superior Court Judge for Cobb County and one of the most compelling voices in Georgia's justice system. From prosecuting the 2005 Atlanta courthouse shooting case to winning every single precinct in Cobb County, Judge Hill shares a career story that is anyt...

In this episode of Justice Unfiltered, host Tug Cowart and Daniel Matalon of A 2nd Chance Bail Bonds and A 2nd Chance Monitoring sit down with John Hays, President of JSG Monitoring, alongside Lyndi Schmidt, Director of Operations at A 2nd Chance Monitoring. John pulls back the curtain on how the electronic monitoring industry actually works — from device manufacturers to frontline service p...

Justice Unfiltered goes behind the scenes with two of the people who keep A 2nd Chance running day-to-day. Jesse Fellabaum, Director of Operations for A 2nd Chance Bail Bonds, and Lyndi Schmidt, Director of Operations for A 2nd Chance Monitoring, join hosts Tug Cowart and Daniel Matalon for a candid look at what it actually takes to get someone out of jail and keep them accountable once they are o...

Justice Unfiltered welcomes Cobb County Solicitor General Makia Metzger for an eye-opening conversation about what justice really looks like at the misdemeanor level. The first African American and first woman elected to the role, Metzger shares how her journey, her faith, and her legal career shaped a people-first approach to prosecution. Hosts Tug Cowart and Daniel Matalon of A 2nd Chance Bail B...

Justice Unfiltered welcomes criminal defense attorney Holly Waltman, owner and managing partner of the Waltman Firm in Marietta, for a straight-talking conversation about your Fourth Amendment rights and what really happens when you get pulled over. Holly breaks down exactly what you have to say to a police officer, what you don't, and why consenting to a search could hurt your case. Hosts Tug Cow...

In this special episode of Justice Unfiltered, host Tug Cowart sits down with the leadership team behind A 2nd Chance Bail Bonds for a raw, unfiltered look at how the company began and where it's headed. CEO Daniel Matalon, COO Ryan Matalon, and Director of Operations Jesse Fellabaum share their personal journeys—from rock bottom and prepaid cell phones to building one of the most respected...

In this episode of Justice Unfiltered, hosts Tug Cowart and Daniel Matalon of A 2nd Chance Bail Bonds sit down with Philip A. Holloway, a Metro Atlanta criminal defense attorney with nearly 27 years of experience and host of MK True Crime on the Megan Kelly Network. From prosecutor to police officer to Navy veteran, Philip has filled nearly every role in the courtroom, and he brings that perspecti...

Justice Unfiltered welcomes Vernon Jones, former DeKalb County CEO and Georgia State Representative, now running in the Republican primary for Georgia Secretary of State. Hosts Tug Cowart and Daniel Matalon of A 2nd Chance Bail Bonds dig into the issues driving his campaign and the conversations reshaping Georgia politics. From 2020 election irregularities and the controversy over 315,000 unsigned...

Justice Unfiltered welcomes Judge Scott McAfee for a candid conversation on how the justice system really works behind the scenes. From bond decisions and accountability to ankle monitoring, taxpayer savings, and restoring confidence in court processes, this episode explores how smart reforms and strong partnerships are helping Fulton County move cases forward while keeping communities safer. List...

Justice Unfiltered welcomes Major James Bullock, a veteran law enforcement leader whose career spans from Army service to overseeing Professional Standards in Marietta. Host Tug Cowart and Daniel Matalon explore Bullock’s path into policing, the mental health challenges facing officers, the hidden stresses of bail enforcement work, and how ethical leadership and internal trust shape communit...

In this episode of Justice Unfiltered , hosts Tug Cowart and Daniel Matalon of A 2nd Chance Bail Bonds sit down with criminal defense attorney Noah Pines, one of Atlanta’s most respected and relentless trial lawyers. From the courtroom to endurance events that test physical and mental strength, Noah shares how preparation, mindset, and authenticity drive everything he does. Tug and Daniel di...

In this episode of Justice Unfiltered , Daniel Matalon of A 2nd Chance Bail Bonds sits down with Georgia State Representative and attorney Soo Hong, founding partner of Blevins & Hong, PC. From her early days in law school to becoming a respected voice in the Georgia State House, Representative Hong shares how her legal background, persistence, and passion for people shaped her path in both la...

In this episode of Justice Unfiltered, Daniel Matalon of A 2nd Chance Bail Bonds sits down with Atlanta criminal defense attorney W. Scott Smith, founder of W. Scott Smith PC and known across Georgia as the Peach State Lawyer. From late-night calls and courtroom strategy to the rise of Ai in the legal world, Scott and Daniel keep it real about what’s changing, and what never will, in crimina...

In this episode of Justice Unfiltered, Daniel Matalon of A 2nd Chance Bail Bonds sits down with Cobb County District Attorney Sonya Allen, the first African American woman elected DA in Cobb County. With more than 30 years of legal experience, DA Allen shares her perspective on serving the community with compassion, accountability, and integrity. The conversation explores how true leadership in ju...

In this episode of  Justice Unfiltered , Daniel Matalon and Tug Cowart sit down with Victor Hill, former Clayton County Sheriff and current congressional candidate for Georgia’s 5th District. Hill discusses his assertive approach to law enforcement, his experiences with what he refers to as "lawfare," and how those experiences motivated his run for Congress. The episode explores his vie...

In this episode of Justice Unfiltered, Sheriff Patrick “Pat” Labat joins hosts Daniel Matalon and Tug Cowart to talk leadership, community, and the realities of justice in Fulton County. With more than 37 years in law enforcement and now serving his second term as Sheriff, Labat shares his journey from detention officer to elected leader, his passion for mental health reform, and why s...

In this episode of  Justice Unfiltered , CEO of A 2nd Chance Bail Bonds, Daniel Matalon, and co-host Tug Cowart sit down with FBI Special Agent in Charge Paul Brown and FBI Special Agent Charles Orgbon Jr., the Private Sector Coordinator for the Domestic Security Alliance Council (DSAC). They discuss DSAC’s mission to strengthen U.S. national and economic security through partnerships b...