Modern Arizona

Send us Fan Mail What is the real cost of bullying, and what can parents do about it? In this episode of the Modern Arizona Podcast, host Billie Tarascio explores the real fallout of bullying with guest Jordan Harstad, a father who tragically lost his son Andrew to suicide following relentless bullying. Jordan shares the devastating journey of his son’s downward spiral, beginning with his freshman...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Modern Arizona Podcast, host Billie Tarascio talks with Motivational speaker and Life Coach Marcus Timmons, also known as Big Herc, a community activist from Gilbert, AZ, about the troubling rise in youth violence in the area tied to the so-called Gilbert Goons or their copy cats. The discussion offers his insight into the underlying issues contributing to y...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Modern Arizona Podcast, host Billie Tarascio sits down with Nikki Tucker, a personal financial coach and certified divorce financial analyst, to discuss the crucial aspects of financial planning for women, especially those facing divorce. Nicki shares her journey from a childhood fascination with finance to a career in financial services, and ultimately to p...

Send us Fan Mail In this enlightening episode, we delve into the intricacies of family law and the unique challenges faced by fathers navigating the legal system. David Pisarra , a seasoned attorney based in Los Angeles, shares his extensive experience and the motivation behind founding Dad's Law School, an innovative online platform designed to empower fathers with the knowledge and tools to...

Send us Fan Mail Let’s face it – legal help is expensive. But a new legal clinic has started providing low cost family law help to Arizonans. In this episode of the Modern Arizona Podcast, family law attorney and host Billie Tarascio sits down with Laura Chapman, the director of the Modern Law Clinic. Laura, who has nearly a decade of family law experience, shares the new developments and success...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Modern Arizona Podcast, host Billie Tarascio welcomes Tracy Wood, the newest addition to the Modern Law team. Tracy brings a rich and diverse background to her role as a family law attorney in Tucson. Her journey includes serving as a police officer in Seattle, a public defender, and a personal injury attorney, as well as being a stay-at-home mom to her step...

Send us Fan Mail Ever had neighbor kids turn into total jerks? Imagine that, but way worse! In this episode of  The Modern Arizona Podcast, host Attorney Billie Tarascio chats with three Gilbert moms who've been through the wringer. Jennifer, LeeAnn, and Stephanie open up about how their daughters became targets of some troublemaking teenage boys, known around Morrison Ranch.   It started sma...

Send us Fan Mail In this insightful episode of The Modern Arizona Podcast, host Billie Tarascio welcomes Joel Coen, a candidate for State Representative for Legislative District 14. Joel brings extensive experience in strategic leadership, having worked with C-level executives and boards, and currently serves as a key advisor at TruNorth Advisors. His discussion covers a wide range of topics cruci...

Send us Fan Mail Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell sits down with attorney Billie Tarascio to discuss the Gilbert Goons, sentencing guidelines, why the Goons are NOT charged as gang members, and why they are getting probation. Rachel addresses why charges were declined with regards to some youth alleged to have been involved in assaults, why kidnapping is the theory for the Preston Lord Mur...

Send us Fan Mail When an order of protection threatened to keep a parent from seeing his children for two years, how did his attorney resolve the situation? In this episode of the Modern Arizona Podcast, host and family law attorney Billie Tarascio is joined by Kylie Bigelow, Managing Attorney at Modern Law, to discuss a highly controversial case that garnered significant online attention involvin...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Modern Arizona Podcast, host Billie Tarascio welcomes back Matson Browning, a certified gang expert and former police detective, to discuss the alarming case of the Gilbert Goons and its progress. Browning and Tarascio dive into the police report on the Connor Jarnagan attack, revealing significant implications for the ongoing investigations into gang activi...

Send us Fan Mail It’s an election year, and so important to get involved in the local scene affecting your family life. In this episode of the Modern Arizona Podcast, host Billie Tarascio sits down with Aaron Accurso, a candidate for Gilbert City Council, to discuss his vision for the town. Accurso emphasizes his commitment to serving the community, highlighting his family's long-term residen...

Send us Fan Mail How does a victim win in court in a domestic violence situation? By having an  attorney-tested strategy and using the law to prove your case. In this episode of the Modern Divorce Podcast, host Billie Tarascio sits down with Riverside County California litigation attorney Rachel King as they take on the intricacies of crafting a winning litigation strategy for domestic violence vi...

Send us Fan Mail It’s hard to talk with an ex under emotionally charged circumstances, yet moms and dads still need to coordinate schedules for the kids while keeping down the drama. Wouldn’t it be nice if there were some kind of tool to keep everyone on track and still civil? In this episode of the Modern Divorce Podcast, host Billie Tarascio is joined by Tracy Krall, a former family law attorney...

Send us Fan Mail In the latest episode of the Modern Divorce Podcast, host and attorney Billie Tarascio welcomes Lalani Hunsaker, a first-time political candidate running for the Arizona State House in Legislative District 14. As a party outlier running on the Republican side, Lalani kicks off the conversation explaining why local residents are seeing controversial campaign signs featuring an unfl...

Send us Fan Mail Is parental alienation real? Definitely, says Madison Wellborne, who discusses how her mother manipulated her into rejecting her father through false accusations and lies, leading to long-lasting emotional and psychological effects. In this episode of the Modern Divorce Podcast, host Billie Tarascio and Madison explore the effects of parental alienation on children, including anxi...

Send us Fan Mail What makes for an abusive marriage? In this episode of the Modern Divorce podcast, host Billie Tarascio welcomes Belle Blake Phillips, a divorced mom, domestic violence survivor, and recent internet sensation who shares her shocking stories and the red flags of an abusive relationship. While she was taken by surprise by sudden online fame, she found her stories connecting with leg...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Modern Divorce podcast, host Billie Tarascio sits down with Gina Godbehere, candidate for Maricopa County Prosecutor, to discuss local crime and the justice system. The conversation begins with a focus on the Gilbert Goons, a group recently classified as a gang, and the complications of prosecuting their crimes without sufficient evidence to prove gang-relat...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode, Modern Divorce Host and Attorney Billie Tarascio interviews Jennie Gage, who found herself divorced and broke after adhering to traditional wife roles dictated by her Mormon faith. Jennie recounts her journey from being a stay-at-home mom to a domestic violence advocate and social media influencer. She emphasizes the importance of self-sufficiency and sha...

Send us Fan Mail In this special episode of the Modern Divorce Podcast, host and attorney Billie Tarascio interviews Colonel Frank Milstead, a 25-year veteran of the Phoenix Police Department and candidate for Maricopa County Sheriff. They delve into Frank's extensive law enforcement background, his leadership roles, and his vision for improving the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office and m...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode of the Modern Divorce Podcast, host Billie Tarascio talks with Modern Law attorney Hannah Bustos who opens up about her victim advocacy work in Mississippi and how it still influences her work in family law. The conversation also covers her personal experience with divorce and why she takes a special interest in building strong relationships with her clients. Ha...

Send us Fan Mail Should teens be allowed to choose which parent they want to live with? And how do step parents manage their spouse’s kids effectively? These are just some of the burning questions that get answered in latest episode of the Modern Divorce podcast, where host Billie Tarascio sits down with experienced attorney and divorced mom Ruby Becker to explore the intricacies of family law and...

Send us Fan Mail It’s primary season in Arizona, and this episode of the Modern Divorce Podcast features Mike Crawford, retired law enforcement officer and candidate for sheriff in Maricopa County. Host Billie Tarascio and Crawford explore the challenge of running for sheriff, including Mike's motivations, his law enforcement career, his campaign journey and the unchecked teen violence that h...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Modern Divorce podcast, host Billie Tarascio delves into the controversial Ruby Franke case with guests Beth Griffith, a true crime podcaster, and Jennie Gage, a social media influencer. Both guests bring unique perspectives as former members of the Mormon church. They explore the intersection of religion, parenting, and the extreme measures that led to Ruby...

Send us Fan Mail In the latest episode of the Modern Divorce podcast, attorney Billie Tarascio invites city council candidate Noah Mundt to unpack the intricacies of Gilbert, Arizona's political scene. Facing the stakes of an election where four candidates vie for two crucial seats, Mundt underlines the urgent need for non-affiliated voters to participate and curb the risks of voter disengage...