For The People... Law In Plain Language

This week on ...  For the People... law in plain language with Debra D. Rainey, Esq. WE’VE MOVED!  SATURDAYS  5:00-6:30 pm (EST)  Cells without Bars FTP Returning Citizens’ Round-table We’ve all heard the phrase “don’t do the crime if you can’t do the time”.  But, what happens when you do the time, yet still continue to pay for the crime?   When you can’t get a job because you have a record?   When you face barriers every time you try to move forward and leave the person you used to be behind?  The FTP Fam discusses these issues and more with individuals, who have gone to prison, paid their debt to society, yet at times still find themselves paying for past deeds.  Who gets to decide when a debt to society is paid?   Tune in to and listen to this fiery debate… then you decide. FTPLAW RADIO TEXT LINE 215-435-4099 EMAIL: info@ftplawradio.com  Listen. CALL. talk LIVE. Discuss  SATURDAYS  5-6:30 PM (EST) Note our new Date & Time  Host: Debra D. Rainey, The Compassionate Lawyer Cohosts: Blaq aka the ‘Broke Poe

This week on ... For the People... law in plain language with Debra D. Rainey, Esq. Here Comes the Boom! FTP on fire, Combo show #2  The FTP team got passionate, rowdy and loud, but that is what we do. On this our last Tuesday Night Broadcast, we rambled on about:  whether Welfare should exclude poor struggling college students, whether the Pay To Play, politics in Philadelphia, just sucks, and much, much more! You just gotta tune in and check us out!  G-TOWN RADIO STUDIO HOTLINE 215-609-4301 FTPLAW RADIO TEXT LINE 215-435-4099 EMAIL:info@ftplawradio.com  Listen. CALL. talk LIVE. Discuss  Now on Saturdays 5-6:30 PM (EST)  Host: Debra D. Rainey, The Compassionate Lawyer Cohosts: Blaq aka the “Broke Poet” and Asia Proctor aka “P-roc” Executive Producer/Production Consultant: Renee Norris-Jones aka 'Simply the Producer’ Director of Programming:  Robbin K. Stanton, aka “Aunt Robbin” Musical Director/Board Genius: BreeAyre Anderson aka “Kewl Breeze”  This episode was produced by BreeAyre Anderson.  Air Date:  Mar

This week on …  For the People…law in plain language With Debra D. Rainey, Esq. Nightmare Next door Neighbors from Hell vs. Nuisance neighbors Neighbors from Hell vs. nuisance neighbors, What are we to do? Are there legal rights and protections available for us if we need to take legal action against our neighbors? Is a nuisance neighbor one who is always in everyone’s business or that neighbor who plays loud music all the time and ignores pleas to turn it down? Does your neighborhood have a Neighbor’s Association? Tune in to this episode and listen as the FTP Fam and Special Guest A. Jordan Rushie, Esq., President of Fishtown Neighbor’s Association discuss the fine art of dealing with Nuisance neighbors! G-TOWN RADIO STUDIO HOTLINE 215-609-4301 FTPLAW RADIO TEXT LINE 215-435-4099 EMAIL...@ftplawradio.com TUESDAY'S 8-9:30 PM (EST) Host: Debra D. Rainey, The Compassionate Lawyer Cohosts: Blaq aka the “Broke Poet” and Asia Proctor aka “P-roc” Executive Producer/Production Consultant: Renee Norris-Jones, aka 'Si

  This week on ... For the People... law in plain language with Debra D. Rainey, Esq. LEGALESE, From Small claims to wills & everything in between    Legalese, the formal and technical language of legal documents, is how dictionaries define the word, however, Legalese FTP  style, means breaking down the law and  all of our rights and responsibilities in a language everyone  can comprehend.  Do you know what Small Claims courts do? How about a Will, do you know will happen if your family ends up  in a battle to determine a real Will from a made up one? What would you do if your “Sex toys” gave you something you did not pay for? You gotta tune in & get the low down on Legalese, FTP style. Tune in every Tuesday night @ 8:00 PM (EST) on gtown.com. Knowledge is POWER!  G-TOWN RADIO STUDIO LINE 215-609-4301 FTPLAW RADIO TEXT LINE 215-435-4099 EMAIL:info@ftplawradio.com Listen. CALL. talk LIVE. DiScUsS TUESDAY'S 8-9:30 PM (EST) Host: Debra D. Rainey, The Compassionate Lawyer Cohosts: Blaq aka the “Broke Poe

This week on ... For the People... law in plain language with Debra D. Rainey, Esq. Wall Street Burning, Tulsa, Oklahoma’s Race Riot of 1921 “Black Wall Street” Have you ever heard of Black Wall Street?  No?  That's not surprising..., most people haven't.  But the FTP Family have researched this remarkable era n Black History and along with our guest Reggie Turner discuss how Black Wall Street thrived and why it was destroyed.  Tune in and be enlightened. G-TOWN RADIO STUDIO HOTLINE 215-609-4301 FTPLAW RADIO TEXT LINE 215-435-4099 EMAIL:info@ftplawradio.com Listen. CALL. talk LIVE. DiScUsS TUESDAY'S 8-9:30 PM (EST) Host: Debra D. Rainey, The Compassionate Lawyer Cohosts: Blaq aka the “Broke Poet” and Asia Proctor aka “P-roc” Executive Producer/Production Consultant: Renee Norris-Jones, aka 'Simply the Producer’ Director of Programming:  Robbin K. Stanton, aka “Aunt Robbin” Musical Director/Board Genius: BreeAyre Anderson aka “Kewl Breeze” This episode was produced by Robbin K. Stanton Airdate: February 17, 2

This week on ... For the People... law in plain language with Debra D. Rainey, Esq.  Is there Shame in a Name? Naming Laws & social implications! Should our society allow our government to step in and veto or control the ability for parents to name their children as they see fit? What if the name the parents choose triggers thoughts of racial hatred, or racial superiority or nudism or sexuality? What about then? Is there shame in a name? Should there be? The FTP Fam delved into the belly of the personal beast an area where half the Fam believed hands off Uncle Sam, butt out! The other half of the Fam believes certain names or words should be hands off or banned. When if ever should our government butt into how we raise, rear and name our children? Tune In and be entertained!  G-TOWN RADIO STUDIO HOTLINE 215-609-4301 FTPLAW RADIO TEXT LINE 215-435-4099 EMAIL:info@ftplawradio.com Listen. CALL. talk LIVE. DiScUsS TUESDAY'S 8-9:30 PM (EST)  Host: Debra D. Rainey, The Compassionate Lawyer Cohosts: Blaq aka the

This week on ...  For the People... law in plain language with Debra D. Rainey, Esq. Good Samaritans Are we our Brothas Keepers?  What are Good Samaritan Laws and why do we need them? Do we as citizens have legal /moral or ethical responsibilities to get involved when our Brothas and Sistahs are in need? The FTP Fam, discussed Good Samaritan Laws along with the idea of whether we are our brothas’ & sistahs’ keepers.  What say you? Tune in and check us out!  G-TOWN RADIO STUDIO HOTLINE 215-609-4301 FTPLAW RADIO TEXT LINE 215-435-4099 EMAIL:info@ftplawradio.com  Listen. CALL. talk LIVE. DiScUsS  TUESDAY'S 8-9:30 PM (EST)  Host: Debra D. Rainey, The Compassionate Lawyer Cohosts: Blaq aka the “Broke Poet” and Asia Proctor aka “P-roc” Executive Producer/Production Consultant: Renee Norris-Jones aka 'Simply the Producer’ Program Diretor:  Robbin K. Stanton, aka “Aunt Robbin” Musical Director/Board Engineer: BreeAyre Anderson aka “Kewl Breeze” This episode was produced by The Robbin K. Stanton Airdate: February

This week on ...  For the People... law in plain language with Debra D. Rainey, Esq. Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and the Civil Rights Movement in America Lest We not Forget! In this special commemorative episode, remembering MLK & the civil rights Movement, the Compassionate lawyer takes listeners & the FAM back to Black History class! Check us out as we delve into the civil rights movement, well-known and no so well-known civil rights Icons as well as the events that shaped early Civil Rights Legislation. Did Dr. King’s magnanimous I have a Dream Speech intend to expose the Hypocrisy of Democracy? You may find yourself asking...."how far have we come and how much further do we still need to go?"   Tune in and Check it out! G-TOWN RADIO STUDIO HOTLINE 215-609-4301 FTPLAW RADIO TEXT LINE 215-435-4099 EMAIL:info@ftplawradio.com Listen. CALL. talk LIVE. DiScUsS TUESDAY'S 8-9:30 PM (EST) Host: Debra D. Rainey, The Compassionate Lawyer Cohosts: Blaq aka the “Broke Poet” and Asia Proctor aka “P-

This week on ... For the People... law in plain language with Debra D. Rainey, Esq. Little Women, Smaller Men Equality between the sexes Is it viable? The FTP Fam along with Brother Lawrence Campbell delved into the viability of closing the Inequality gap between Men and women.  Will our society’s inherent gender biases keep the gap open? Will the presumed differences between the sexes keeping us from achieving true equality between the sexes or and has the inequality gap between the sexes closed as far as it can? What say you? Tune in and check it out! G-TOWN RADIO STUDIO HOTLINE 215-609-4301 FTPLAW RADIO TEXT LINE 215-435-4099 EMAIL:info@ftplawradio.com Listen. CALL. talk LIVE. DiScUsS TUESDAY'S 8-9:30 PM (EST) Host: Debra D. Rainey, The Compassionate Lawyer Cohosts: Blaq aka the “Broke Poet” and Asia Proctor aka “P-roc” Executive Producer/Production Consultant: Renee Norris-Jones aka 'Simply the Producer’ Managing Producer: BreeAyre Anderson aka “Kewl Breeze” Assistant Producer:  Robbin K. Stanton, aka “Au

This week on ...  For the People... law in plain language with Debra D. Rainey, Esq. I beg your pardon! Pardons and Expungements! A Clean Slate! Our three branches of government really come into play when it comes to Pardons, Expungements and Clemency and cleaning once criminal slate.  The FTP Fam was joined by Michael Lee, Esq., Co-Founder of Philadelphia Lawyers for Social Equity (PLSE ) and Local Expungement guru.  Mike explained the differences between expungements and pardons and gave us a refresher course in the three branches of our government and its branch role in the process to clear up one’s criminal record.  We heard from some of our listeners who think if a person commits a vicious crime there should not be any forgiveness and other let us know the struggles they have endured in an effort to get a second chance.  Where do you fall on the forgive “them” or not issue? Tune in and check it out! Happy 2015   G-TOWN RADIO STUDIO HOTLINE 215-609-4301  FTPLAW RADIO TEXT LINE 215-435-4099 EMAIL: info@ftp

This week on …  For the People... law in plain language  with Debra D. Rainey, Esq.  AND THE WINNERS ARE: For the People for Top 10 Episodes of 2014 This week the FTP Fam reflects on the top 10 shows downloaded by listeners everywhere! The FAM choose their favorites and passions began to flare... all over again! Forced Fatherhood... unsung heroes, bullies and more. Listen in now...Choose your favorite for 2014! G-Town Studio Line (215) 609-4301  FTP Message/Text Line (215) 435-4099  Email: info@ftplawradio.com  Listen. CALL. talk LIVE. DiScUsS.  TUESDAY'S 8-9:30 PM (EST)  Host: Debra D. Rainey, The Compassionate Lawyer Cohosts: Blaq aka the “Broke Poet and Asia Proctor aka P-roc Executive Producer: Renee Norris-Jones Acting Managing Producer: Breeayre Andersons aka “Breeze” Assistant Producer:  Robbin K. Stanton aka “Aunt Robbin” FTP Team: Marcha Hilaire aka “Marci H”  This episode was produced by The Compassionate Lawyer  Weekly Podcasts: FTPLawradio, iTunes & Podomatic  Like us FACEBOOK    ~   Follow us

This week on …  For the People... law in plain language  with Debra D. Rainey, Esq.  Consumer Alert!,  Scams & Shams  Let the Buyer Beware!, Information for Consumers! It's Christmas all over the world! Listen NOW to The Compassionate Lawyer and the FTP FAM as we give you the scoop on what consumers should be aware of before $pending!  We're talking lemon laws, knock offs and scams of all kinds! Query does the venerable Bill Cosby’s lazy eye cause you to questions his sincerity when he responds to and fields questions about the accusations that he sexually abused a number of women? Tune in to hear our Take! G-Town Studio Line (215) 609-4301 FTP Message/Text Line (215) 435-4099 Email: info@ftplawradio.com Listen. CALL. talk LIVE. DiScUsS. TUESDAY'S 8-9:30 PM (EST) Host: Debra D. Rainey, The Compassionate Lawyer Cohosts: Blaq aka the “Broke Poet and Asia Proctor aka P-roc Executive Producer: Renee Norris-Jones Acting Managing Producer: Breeayre Andersons aka “Breeze” Associate Producer:  Robbin K. Stanton

This week on …  For the People... law in plain language  with Debra D. Rainey, Esq. Bad Boys Cops or Killers! The Law & Cops who Kill Is a person who is employed as a police or law enforcement officer, above the law, above having to atone for their wrong doings? Tonight on FTP the Fam was joined in the studio by Julian fowler, a 2nd Temple Law Student, and Social Activist with his own YouTube Channel LegalTalkTv.  During the course  of this show the discourse was at times, loud, passionate, but always raw & real.  Y ou will be surprised at where the some of the Fam, falls on this issue.  Tune in to check us out! G-Town Studio Line (215) 609-4301 FTP Message/Text Line (215) 435-4099 Email: info@ftplawradio.com Website: www.ftplawradio.com Listen. CALL. talk LIVE. DiScUsS.  TUESDAY'S 8-9:30 PM (EST) Host: Debra D. Rainey, The Compassionate Lawyer Cohosts: Blaq aka the “Broke Poet and Asia Proctor aka P-roc Executive Producer: Renee Norris-Jones Acting Managing Producer: Breeayre Andersons aka “Breeze”

This week on … For the People... law in plain language  with Debra D. Rainey, Esq.  Me, Myself & I Mental Issues, the issues and the Law “The problem with having problems is that ‘someone’ always has it worse.”  ― Tiffany Madison, Black and White.   The FTP Fam, with Tiffany Janine, aka “Militant” and Dr. Bryan Muller, delved into the world of Mental Illness, “Me, Myself & I”.  Where does mental illness come from? Is it genetic, learned, caused by trauma or are its origins unknown? Regardless, we are all merely struggling to survive in an imperfect world with our imperfect flaws. However, some folks‘ flaws,   are more challenging than others.  You have to listen to this episode, especially  if you want to hear the Compassionate Lawyer’s rant on the Decision of the Ferguson Grand jury not to indict the Killer Cop Dennis Wilson! TURN DOWN FOR WHAT!      G-Town Studio Line (215) 609-4301  FTP Message/Text Line (215) 435-4099  Email: info@ftplawradio.com  Listen. CALL. talk LIVE. DiScUsS.  TUESDAY'S

This week on … For the People... law in plain language  with Debra D. Rainey, Esq.  Obama Care, the Basics Obama Care, or the Affordable Care Act, was not intended to make sure all Americans had health Insurance, it was intended to ensure that we have access to Affordable Health Care.  And, like with anything else there are exceptions, exclusions and the like.  FTP along with Judith Claypoole, Financial Advisor Extraordinaire and Host of Dynamic Money Matters discussed questions sent in by our listeners on the Basics of Obama Care. Do you know the potential penalty that you face if you don’t get health insurance? Were you aware that Obama Care provides for preventive medical services at no cost to you? Tune in to this Episode to learn all the Basics of Obama Care! G-Town Stduio Line (215) 609-4301 FTP Message/Text Line (215) 435-4099 Email: info@ftplawradio.com Listen. CALL. talk LIVE. DiScUsS. TUESDAY'S 8-9:30 PM (EST) Host: Debra D. Rainey, The Compassionate Lawyer Cohosts: Blaq aka the “Broke Poet and Asia

This week on … For the People... law in plain language with Debra D. Rainey, Esq.  ABCs & 123s Getting back to the Basics, Ask the Lawyer! The Compassionate Lawyer and the FTP Fam, got back to the basics, we answered legal questions in the areas of: federal criminal indictments and the processes  involved; the Pennsylvania Indicting (Secret) Grand Jury process; the imbalance  of due process rights between the State Criminal Systems and the Federal Criminal System and, much more.  We argued about whether putting a dead loved one in a “deep freezer” should be considered a crime, and The Compassionate Lawyer coined a new Hormonal Fairness Prayer that will have you in stitches.   What you don’t know about the law and your rights can hurt you! The More you know, the better prepared you are!  G-Town Studio Line (215) 609-4301  FTP Message/Text Line (215) 435-4099  Email: info@ftplawradio.com  Listen. CALL. talk LIVE. DiScUsS.  TUESDAY'S 8-9:30 PM (EST)  Host: Debra D. Rainey, The Compassionate Lawyer Cohosts:

This week on … For the People... law in plain language with Debra D. Rainey, Esq. BLAME it on the ABUSER. Accountability & Characteristics of an Abuser! #NO More! No More! No More Blame the Victim! No More Mind my own business! The FTP Fam along with Special Guests, Tony Lapp, LSW and Di the Comedian, reformed intimate partner abuser, discussed Domestic Violence/Domestic Abuse; in the context of Terror behind closed doors, Toxic & Twisted in teen dating relationships, we all agreed, the blame always lies squarely on the shoulders of the abuser.  However, we also acknowledged that as a society in order to stamp out Domestic Violence/Domestic Abuse, we must garner an understanding that Hurt People, hurt people! No More Domestic Abuse, No More domestic Violence Tune in check this episode out! Let’s get the word out Domestic Violence/Domestic Abuse, is never ok Women Against Abuse  Toll Free Hotline 1 866 723-3014  G-Town Studio Line (215) 609-4301  FTP Message/Text Line (215) 435-4099  Email: in

This week on …  For the People... law in plain language  with Debra D. Rainey, Esq.  A Domestic Violence roundtable,  Featuring  The Men of G-town Radio Domestic violence, is it an epidemic in our society or is the epidemic that society has finally realized and awakened to the idea that domestic violence is not acceptable? The FTP Fam along with Special Guests, the Men of G-town Radio, Jim Bear Founder and Host of Neu-Matic heard on Sundays from 3-5 pm on G-town; Joseph T. Heard, Host of   Science 2.0, Science for the Rest of us, heard on Saturdays from 3-4pm on Gtown and Randy Green aka SuperTribble, Co-host of The Black Tribbles, heard every Thursday from 9-11pm on Gtown,  and Ann Colley, M.B.A., M.F.T., CEO/Owner of AL Colley & Associates, a  licensed clinical therapist and FTP’s favorite Clinician, Dared to be bold and engaged in a rousing, invigorating and at times intellectually psychotic dialogue about our Society’s seeming de-sensitivity to Domestic Violence. Tune in check this episode out! Let’s

This week on … For the People... law in plain language  with Debra D. Rainey, Esq.  Teen dating violence, Twisted & Toxic! warning signs prevention   resources   Who knew that more than 1.5 million American teens male and female, reported aving been physical struck by a partner while in a dating relationship? This statistic is staggering and mind blowing.  The FTP Fam and Special Guest Shelah Harper, MBA, founder and CEO of ASIA ADAMS SAVE OUR CHILDREN FOUNDATION, discussed the warnings signs, preventive measures and resources for teens embroiled in dating violence relationships.  The earlier our young people experience violence and mis-treatment, the more likely they are to become a player in the same sort of situation.  Education + Open Dialogue = Prevention! Check out this Episode! FTP Message/Text Line (215) 435-4099 Email: info@ftplawradio.com  Listen. CALL. talk LIVE. DiScUsS. TUESDAY'S 8-9:30 PM (EST) Host: Debra D. Rainey, The Compassionate Lawyer Cohosts: Blaq aka the “Broke Poet and BreeAyre And

This week on …  For the People... law in plain language with Debra D. Rainey, Esq. Male & Female Voices Terror “Behind closed doors!” Signs & symptoms of Domestic Abuse Domestic Abuse/Violence, is the imbalance of power control between 2 people in an intimate relationship. The FTP Fam and our guest Dr. Mark, shared stories of Abuse and terror, we pointed out some characteristics of a potential target of a batterer/abuser.  We discussed some signs & symptoms of an abusive  relationship and we had a persistent caller who came off like a MAD HATTER! Please don't stand by silently, Domestic Violence is killing our spirits, our hopes our dreams and our citizens! G-Town Studio Line (215) 609-4301 FTP Message/Text Line (215) 435-4099 Email: info@ftplawradio.com  Listen. CALL. talk LIVE. DiScUsS. TUESDAY'S 8-9:30 PM (EST) Host: Debra D. Rainey, The Compassionate Lawyer Cohosts: Blaq aka the “Broke Poet and BreeAyre Anderson aka “Breeze” Executive Producer: Renee Norris-Jones Acting Managing Producer: