Saving America

If you’ve ever felt like social media is manipulating you into thinking we’re a deeply divided nation on an inevitable crash course with total destruction, you aren’t alone. On Saving America 200, Peter Montoya and I talk about social media’s manipulative game-playing and his related political self-help book “The Second Civil War: A Citizen’s Guide to Healing Our Fractured Nation.” Thanks for join...

Attorney Vic Hartman and I discuss why social media platforms don’t take more aggressive action against fraudsters. Part 7 of 10. Thanks for joining me for this episode! I’m a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I’ve also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal...

On Saving America 198, my guest Peter Montoya believes that social media can play a key role in easing the fierce political divide in America, and is implementing his ideas in his new start-up Urth. Thanks for joining me for this episode! I’m a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I’ve a...

I discuss my recent experiences with social media fraudsters and highlight the commonalities I have observed between them. Part 6 of 10. Thanks for joining me for this episode! I’m a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I’ve also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Ba...

On Saving America 196, Big Media once again show their political bias by largely ignoring the murder of Las Vegas reporter Jeff German (allegedly) at the hand of Democratic politician Robert Telles. Thanks for joining me for this episode! I’m a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I’ve a...

Attorney Dietrich von Biedenfeld discusses both the official and hidden cost of fraud. Part 5 of 10. Thanks for joining me for this episode! I’m a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I’ve also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores t...

The Lt. governor of Pennsylvania blatantly lied to voters to secure nomination, claiming he was magically healed after his stroke. John Fetterman is failing America. Thanks for joining me for this episode! I’m a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I’ve also written several non-fiction p...

Attorney Dietrich von Biedenfeld explains how committing fraud on social media is easier than ever before. Part 4 of 10. Thanks for joining me for this episode! I’m a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I’ve also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for Ameri...

On Saving America 192, I commemorate the loss of Queen Elizabeth II and welcome King Charles III – and new Prime Minister Liz Truss – to the world stage. Thanks for joining me for this episode! I’m a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I’ve also written several non-fiction political com...

Attorney Vic Hartman discusses some additional types of prevalent social media fraud, particularly spearfishing, romance schemes, and work from home scams. Part 3 of 10. Thanks for joining me for this episode! I’m a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I’ve also written several non-ficti...

80-year-old Craig Cope of Riverside, California has earned an A-grade from Saving America for defending himself and his coworkers against 4 men who tried to rob his liquor store at gun point. Thanks for joining me for this episode! I’m a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I’ve also wri...

Attorney Vic Hartman discusses a cryptocurrency scam that has been making the rounds on LinkedIn. Part 2 of 10. Thanks for joining me for this episode! I’m a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I’ve also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022)...

A New Jersey Councilwoman has earned an F-grade from Saving America for plowing over bicyclist and driving away. Amy DeGise is Failing America. Thanks for joining me for this episode! I’m a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I’ve also written several non-fiction political commentary bo...

Attorney and fraud expert Vic Hartman outlines some basic types of fraud and explains why people on LinkedIn, specifically, are vulnerable to cons. Part 1 of 10. Thanks for joining me for this episode! I’m a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I’ve also written several non-fiction polit...

Crime is up 30% in New York City in just over a year as two instances make headlines: Congressman Lee Zeldin was attacked while giving a speech to promote his campaign for New York governor, while a turnstile jumper violently attacked the police who intended to ticket him in a now-viral video. Thanks for joining me for this episode! I’m a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company calle...

Dr. Heather Williamson, Dr. Jacalyn Kerbeck, and Scott Paradis offer their final thoughts on mass violence in America. Part 9 of 9. Thanks for joining me for this episode! I’m a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I’ve also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Dea...

Plane crash survivor, America’s Got Talent finalist, and University of St. Thomas student Kechi Okwuchi discusses her singing career, her work as an anti-bullying advocate, and her book “More Than My Scars.” Thanks for joining me for this episode! I’m a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thoma...

Scott Paradis, Dr. Heather Williamson, and I discuss anonymity and isolation, particularly on the internet, as some potential root causes of increasing mass violence in America. Part 8 of 9. Thanks for joining me for this episode! I’m a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I’ve also writ...

Washington D.C.’s Mayor earns an F-grade from Saving America by blaming overcrowded homeless shelters on Govs. Abbott and Ducey while claiming illegal immigration costs border states nothing due to federal funding. Muriel Bowser is failing America. Thanks for joining me for this episode! I’m a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured...

Scott Paradis, Dr. Heather Williamson, and I discuss focusing on civility in discourse as a way to help build a less violent society, and ultimately to help prevent mass violence. Part 7 of 9. Thanks for joining me for this episode! I’m a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I’ve also wr...

In western San Antonio, Kyle Sinclair is running for Congress and hoping to flip a blue district red. He plans to use his real-world experience in the healthcare industry to address medical price transparency and other critical issues. Thanks for joining me for this episode! I’m a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at...

Scott Paradis, Dr. Heather Williamson, and I discuss using public service as a means to bring people together, give them a shared experience, and help prevent mass violence. Part 6 of 9. Thanks for joining me for this episode! I’m a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I’ve also written...

New York City’s Jose Alba earns an A+ from Saving America for fighting back when he was attacked in his bodega – while District Attorney Alvin Bragg earns an F for his ludicrous mishandling of the case and general soft-on-crime approach. Thanks for joining me for this episode! I’m a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor...

Dr. Heather Williamson, Scott Paradis, and I discuss fame as a motivator – and using anonymity as a deterrent – for perpetrators of mass violence. Part 5 of 9. Thanks for joining me for this episode! I’m a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I’ve also written several non-fiction politic...

Under Lina Hidalgo, the power – and budget - of the Harris County Judge have been expanded tremendously, but the people of Houston aren’t seeing any benefit. If elected, Alex Mealer will instead focus on increasing law enforcement and reducing spending. Thanks for joining me for this episode! I’m a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a te...