For The People... Law In Plain Language

This week on … For the People... law in plain language with Debra D. Rainey, Esq. The Compassionate Lawyer & The FTP Fam Turnt Up! Legal Q & A!   Ask The Lawyer is in full effect! Listen now as the Compassionate Lawyer addresses The People's legal questions and concerns. We're talking, custody, criminal judges, employment issues and more... Deb is deep in her lawyer bag and she's Turned ALL the way up! Check it out! 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 Andersons aka “Breeze” Executive Producer: Renee Norris-Jones Acting Managing Producer: Breeayre Andersons aka “Breeze” Associate Producer:  Robbin K. Stanton, aka “Aunt Robbin” FTP Team: Asia Proctor, aka P-roc, & Marcha Hilaire aka Marci H  This episode was produced by The Compassionate Lawyer    Weekly Podcasts: iTunes & Podomati

This week on....   For the People... law in plain language  with Debra D. Rainey, Esq.  Things that make FTP go WTF!   (Why The Face)  FTP’s Combo Show # 2  There is so much going on in our Society today, but, to try  and cover it all in an hour and a half show would make one crazy. FTP has come up with a solution or least we like to look at it that way.  FTP created a specialized show, a vehicle by which the FTP Fam can discuss pressing issues, on the real and in the raw.  Issues that make FTP go WTF! (Why the Face?). If you wanna know tune it! G-Town Studio Line (215) 609-4301 FTP Message/Text Line (215) 435-4099 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 Andersons aka “Breeze” Executive Producer: Renee Norris-Jones Acting Managing Producer: Breeayre Andersons aka “Breeze” Associate Producer:  Robbin K. Stanton, aka “Aunt Robbin” FTP Team: Asia Proctor, aka P-roc, & Marcha Hilaire aka Mar

Back to School Month on... For the People... law in plain language with Debra D. Rainey, Esq. Mass school Shootings: Institute of Learning or BATTLEFIELD? Has the rise in mass school shootings caused you to be   concerned about continuing to send your children to school? The FTP Fam digs deep into the minds of mass shooters and discusses signs and characteristics of the mass school shooters. Are our schools Institutes of learning, or BATTLEFIELDS! Tune in and check this episode out! G-Town Studio Line (215) 609-4301 FTP Message/Text Line (215) 435-4099 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 Andersons aka “Breeze” Executive Producer: Renee Norris-Jones Managing Producer: Breeayre Andersons aka “Breeze” Associate Producer:  Robbin K. Stanton, aka “Aunt Robbin” FTP Team: Asia Proctor, aka P-roc, & Marcha Hilaire aka Marci H This episode was produced by Robbin K. Stanton Weekly Podcasts: iTunes 

This month is Back to School Month on... For the People... law in plain language with Debra D. Rainey, Esq. Exploring the Value of the Student/Teacher Relationship! The Good, The Bad & the Ugly What is it about that one teacher, whose impact on our lives was so powerful? that we maintain the image and thoughts of this teacher long into our adulthood? What are the barriers that exist that keep all teachers from having such an impact on all school-aged children? The FTP Fam and Special guest Betty Jean Thompson, aka “Nobles”, explored the values of the relationship between school-aged children and teachers and that myriad of issues that abound acting as barriers.  Of course there was a passionate auditory display by all of the FTP Fam.  Executive Producer demonstrated why we consider her "”fuboogie”! Tune in and check it out!  “Á Small candlelight” by Betty Jean Thompson, aka "Nobles" https://www.overdrive.com/media/1425588/a-small-candlelight  G-Town Studio Line (215) 609-4301 FTP Message/Text Line (215)

This week on ... For the People... law in plain language with Debra D. Rainey, Esq.  His Story, Male Intimate Partner Violence!  "I was dumbfounded from the very start of the incident," . "I was getting struck by this woman while I was holding my daughter and I was the one who called the police." A Quote by a Therapist in Seattle, Washington about his abusive relationship with his female intimate partner. Can males be victims of Domestic Abuse? Why or why not? The FTP Fam came together, to uncover the myths and reasons why our Society is not willing to accept that men cn be victims of Domestic Abuse. At times the debates got heated! one could sense a potential for physical abuse could have Tune in to hear the heart breaking stories submitted by our listeners, and about Jay Z and Solange?!  If you miss this one you will most definitely miss out.  Tune in every Tuesday night @ 8:00 PM on www.gtownradio.com to catch the FTP Fam live and in full effect! Studio Line 215-609-430 TEXT LINE 215-435-4099 Listen. CALL

This week on ... For the People... law in plain language with Debra D. Rainey, Esq. SPECIAL EPISODE: The Killing of Michael Brown Justifiiable use of force or Ethnic Execution? You be the Judge! Tempers flare, as the FTP team and very passionate special guests, Johndi Harrell, David Love and Kelyvn Anderson, along with returning FTP member, Tiffany  "Militant" Janine, rally at a moment's notice to sound the alarm on the injustices of police brutality and the seeming racial/ethnic cleansing of young black men at the hands of  law enforcement.  This episode is a special tribute to Michael Brown and other young minority men, who are more often than not, slain in vain  by law enforcement. Listen in and take a stand.  Tune to For the People. law in plain language every Tuesday night @ 8:00 PM on www.gtownradio.com. Studio Line 215-609-4301 TEXT LINE 215-435-4099 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 Chamara

This week on ... For the People... law in plain language with Debra D. Rainey, Esq. FOR THE PEOPLE WILL NOT BE BROADCASTING LIVE TONIGHT PLEASE ENJOY OUR REBROADCAST OF:  School to Prison Pipeline, from Detention Hall to Detention Center When child’s play becomes something more!  School to prison pipeline, WTF! When if ever should child’s play become criminalized? What are the financial incentives that motivate our school districts to incarcerate and not educate our children?  Should our schools be responsible for the socialization of our children? How do we make more people aware of the epidemic of the School to Prison Pipeline? Special Guests The Honorable Jordan Harris Pennsylvania State Representative was elected to the State Legislature on Nov. 6, 2012, representing the 186th Legislative District in Philadelphia. Prior to being elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Harris was appointed as the Executive Director of Philadelphia's Youth Commission where he advised the Mayor, City Cou

This week on….. For the People… law in plain language  with Debra D. Rainey, Esq. The Cure: Healing in the name of Faith! “When Faith Healing becomes Neglect”   The FTP Fam and very special guest, Dr. Rita Swan, Co-founder of C.H.I.L.D (Children's Healthcare is a Legal Duty) delve deeply into popular beliefs and facts surrounding  faith healing. An eager caller, a Reformed Christian Scientist in belief only, shared with us his views on the type of parents who willingly neglect their children for ideals that o not follow any recognized biblical child protective passages. Are Those who reject the very idea of medical treatment and turn to their religious practices and religious leaders for Faith healing, righteous zealots  or negligent incompetents? Is ther a line between faith and neglect? Check out this episode! Tune in every Tuesday night @ 8:00 PM (EST) on www.gtownradio.com to hear FTP live!  G-Town Radio Studio line:  (215) 609-4301  FTP Text Line: (215) 435-4099  Listen. CALL. talk LIVE. DiScUsS.  G-town

This week on ... For the People... law in plain language with Debra D. Rainey, Esq. The Combo-Show A little bit of this, a little bit of that Everything goes! Tonight, The Fam hosted our very first Combo show.  Each Fam member was offered a chance to voice her opinions on the selected topics and get stuff off her chest! The topics included; workplace discrimination, snitching and stop & frisk just to name a few.  The Fam also shared a small piece of herself with our listeners in ways that were surprising, who knew!! If you want to find out what they were make sure to check this Podcast out!     G-Town Radio.com Studio Line 215-609-4301 TEXT LINE 215-435-4099 Listen. CALL. talk LIVE. DiScUsS. GtownRadio Ftplawradio.com TUESDAY'S 8-9:30 PM (EST) Host: Debra D. Rainey, The Compassionate Lawyer  Cohosts: Blaq aka the “Broke Poet” & BreeAyre Anderson aka “Kewl Breeze”   Executive Producer: Renee Norris-Jones Managing Producer: Chamara Cotton aka ‘Ladygohard’; “Cheddah” Assistant Producer: Robbin K. Stanton

This week on ...  For the People... law in plain language  with Debra D. Rainey, Esq.  Hide-n- go- Seek, Life on the Down Low The Reprieve  "Keep it on the Down Low, nobody has to know." This is a creed some folks live by;indeed some folks think this is the only way they can survive! Why? The FTP Fam talked about what it means to be on the down low and who the types of people who enjoy living Down Low.  We discussed and dissected the differences of Down Low in general meaning just plain secretive, versus a Down Low lifestyle: Loving someone vs being in love: bi-sexuality, homosexuality and just plain old fashioned snick-a-fricks!   The Pew Research Group provided some interesting fodder for The Compassionate Lawyer’s conservative sexual viewpoint! You don't wanna miss this one! Oh yeah, BTW YouTube gave us some food for thought and ammo to keep poppin! Take a listen if you dare! Studio Line 215-609-4301 TEXT LINE 215-435-4099 Listen. CALL. talk LIVE. DiScUsS. GtownRadio Ftplawradio.com TUESDAY'S 8-9:30 PM (ES

This week on ...  For the People... law in plain language with Debra D. Rainey, Esq. Sticks and Stones… Anti-Bullying awareness and the Law!  “Sticks and Stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me”  WRONG! This nursery rhyme is by an unknown author first appearing in an 1862 Edition of the Christian Recorder.                                                                              Tonight on For the People we delved into the world of bullying. The FTP Fam discussed and defined a bully, as someone who projects their insecurities, character flaws, and perceived personality defects on others, through use of force, threats of violence.  We also know that a person can become a bully by default through learned behavior.  We also discussed workplace violence, and a little bit more.  If you missed the live show, you missed “Simply the Producer’s interesting and l  o  n  g  story! Tune in and get your bully awareness on! Be sure to listen live every Tuesday night from 8:-00- 9:00 PM on www.gtownradio.c

This week on...  For the People... law in plain language  with Debra D. Rainey, Esq. TRANSGENDER.  Legal & Social challenges i am who i am Transgender: An umbrella term used to describes a person, who identifies themselves differently than his or her assigned sex or somewhere on a “Scattagraph” of gender identity. The Fam tackled the social and some legal challenges surrounding, the Transgender community. Our four guests, Hollis, Christian, Mark and Kae spoke from personal experiences and hardships that each faced because of identifying themselves under the Transgender umbrella. Many different terminologies were thrown on the table such as Gender Neutral, MTF/FTM and Cis-gender. Tune into this episode, and hear the FTP Fam and our guests dissect the definitions and stigmas that come with being Transgender! Be sure to tune in every Tuesday at 8pm for For the People. law in plain language  live only on www.gtownradio.com .  G-Town Radio Studio line:  (215) 609-4301 FTP Text Line: (215) 435-4099  Listen. CAL

This week on ... For the People... law in plain language  with Debra D. Rainey, Esq. Burned and Bamboozled STDs & your rights (STDs, Sexually Transmitted Diseases) The FTP Fam talked about STD’s and the possible rights that people may have.  An STD is a sexually transmitted disease that can be passed to another partner by intercourse, bodily fluids, blood and saliva. If a STD were to be passed to another person intentionally, could that now infected person sue? Or should they just whoop some butt?  Before taking any action, there are a few things to consider... Want to know more? isten to the show and let us know what you think!  And make sure to tune in every Tuesday at 8pm(EST) to  For the People. law in plain language’s live broadcast only on www.gtownradio.com . G-Town Radio Studio line:  (215) 609-4301 FTP Text Line: (215) 435-4099 Listen. CALL. talk LIVE. DiScUsS. Ftplawradio.com TUESDAY'S 8-9:30 PM (EST) Host: Debra D. Rainey, The Compassionate Lawyer  Cohosts: Blaq aka the “Broke” Poet; Bree

This week on ... For the People... law in plain language with Debra D. Rainey, Esq. “Taken” the Horrors of Human Trafficking!  Dr. Donna Sabella, Director of Global Studies and the Office of Human Trafficking in Drexel University’s College of Nursing and Health Professions, joined the FTP Fam as we delved into the mysteries and the misconceptions that usually come with Human Trafficking. Dr. Donna and the Fam discussed the harsh realities of Human Trafficking and how close this monstrous deed is to home. Contrary to what many people may think, some of our listeners included, Human Trafficking (HT) does not happen just overseas, HT occurs almost everywhere. Dr. Sabella let us know that there are three classifications of Human Trafficking: Forced, Fraudulent and Coerced. To learn more about this, you’re going to have to hear for it yourself! Make sure to tune in live every Tuesday night for more interesting topics! G-Town Radio Studio line:  (215) 609-4301 FTP Text Line: (215) 435-4099  Listen. CALL. talk LIVE.

This week on ...  For the People... law in plain language  with Debra D. Rainey, Esq. Abortion, Part 2 Pro-Life, Pro-Choice and A Father’s perspective The FTP Fam dissected the notions of Pro-Choice, Pro-Life and a father’s Perspective.  We did not reach a consensus because folks stuck to their guns respecting their individual opinion about Abortion.  We were joined us on the phone by Leeanne Edwards, a young lady out of Pittsburgh, PA.  Leeanne suggested that nowadays too many young ladies use Abortion as a means of birth-control and nothing else.  A few of our listeners sent in very opinionated messages, including one that suggested that men were the root and cause of women’s woes including the need for Abortion. One of our FTP team members declared herself to be circumstantial when it comes to Abortion.  This is a show for everyone to play and argue along with! Tune in/ check it out!  G-Town Radio Studio line:  (215) 609-4301 FTP Text Line: (215)435-4099  Listen. CALL. talk LIVE. DiScUsS.  G-townRadio  Ftp

This week on ... For the People... law in plain language with Debra D. Rainey, Esq. FOR the People will not be airing live tonight Due to Family Emergency Please enjoy the Re-broadcast Episode 68 Abortion Murder or Option!  If Murder is the intentional Killing of a Human Being When is an EMBRYO a Human Being in Your Opinion? Is Abortion Murder? For the People, law in plain language, more like Raw Language. The FTP Fam let it all hang out about Abortion and Women’s Rights.  We were joined in the Studio by Sydney Epps, An opinionated young lady, who flew a Feminist Flag almost as high as “Simply the Producer!” You gotta check this out! G-Town Radio Studio line:  (215) 609-4301  FTP Text Line: (215) 435-4099  Listen. CALL. talk LIVE. DiScUsS. G-townRadio Ftplawradio.com TUESDAY'S 8-9:30 PM (EST) Host: Debra D. Rainey, The Compassionate Lawyer Cohosts: Blaq aka the “Broke” Poet and BreeAyre Anderson aka “Kewl Breeze”  Executive Producer: Renee Norris-Jones Managing Producer: Chamara ‘Cheddar’ Cotton Assistant Pro

This week on ...  For the People... law in plain language  with Debra D. Rainey, Esq.   Everything but the Kitchen sink, Legal Q & A! The FTP Fam discussed Everything But the Kitchen, Legal Q & A.  The FTP Fam fieldedquestions from our listeners and fans from Is it illegal to take a street sing when it is laying on the ground. One listener asked if she could sue her baby’s daddy’s new “Ho” b/c the woman got her arrested based on false accusations and a male listener wanted to know if he gave his partner HIV, when he didn’t know he had it and now is practicing Safe Sex can he be arrested? The Questions were odd but revealing and the FTP Fam was on fire!  If nothing else, Tune in even if just for the fun! PS if you forgot to vote in today’s Primary you may not be allowed to vote in the General Election.  Get your ids in order!  G-Town Radio Studio line:  (215) 609-4301  FTP Text Line: (215)435-4099  Listen. CALL. talk LIVE. DiScUsS. G-townRadio Ftplawradio.com TUESDAY'S 8-9:30 PM (EST) Host: Debra D. R

This week on ... For the People... law in plain language with Debra D. Rainey, Esq. The Usual Suspects, The Genocide of young black men!   The FTP Team discussed the Usual Suspects, The Genocide of Young Black men.  Is the proliferation of racial profiling by law enforcement, the culprit that has seemingly minimizde the worth of a young black man’s life? Are Young Black men themselves in their efforts to be “like the Jones” and their apparent disrespect/disregard for the value of their own young black lives, just as culpable in their own demise? What is the answer to this epidemic? You wanna know the FTP FAM’s opinion, you just gotta tune in!    G-Town Radio Studio line:  (215) 609-4301  FTP Text Line: (215) 434-4099  Listen. CALL. talk LIVE. DiScUsS. G-townRadio Ftplawradio.com TUESDAY'S 8-9:30 PM (EST)  Host: Debra D. Rainey, The Compassionate Lawyer Cohosts: Blaq aka the “Broke” Poet and BreeAyre Anderson aka "Kewl Breeze"  Executive Producer: Renee Norris-Jones Manaaging Producer: Chamara 'Ladyghard' Cott

This week on ...  For the People... law in plain language  with Debra D. Rainey, Esq.  Tales from the Hood, Urban Literature vs. Mainstream Literature The FTP Team was joined by Teri Woods, Author, Self-Publisher extraordinaire and one of the most successful African American self-published authors remaining in the publishing industry.  Teri Woods and the FTP Fam “Street Literature”, and compared it to Mainstream Literature.  Teri Woods alerted us that the category or designation of Urban/Street was created by Mainstream Media to keep black authors at the back of the proverbial “Bus!” Teri Woods was honest, open, passionate and at times got a bit on the defensive, when she was challenged by The Compassionate Lawyer, however, at the end of the night Teri Woods demonstrated why she is such a beloved Urban Fiction writer, Tune in to her Teri woods break it down to us. While you are at it grab a copy of True to the game and give it a read!   TEXT LINE 215-435-4099 Listen. CALL. talk LIVE. DiScUsS.  G-townRadio Ftp

This week on ...   For the People... law in plain language  with Debra D. Rainey, Esq. Love Shouldn’t Hurt, Part 3  Behind the scenes of Domestic Violence featuring  A Former Batterer, Victims & film/screen! Di the comedienne – Former, Female batterer, comedian, and actress, Danielle Erwin - actor, director, filmmaker and producer, Sabrina Ne’chelle - Writer/ Director/DV survivor/playwright, certified life coach, radio personality and motivational speaker along with Alice Wells, actor, community activist; all joined the FTP Fam as we discussed Domestic Violence, its potential roots, the impact of Domestic Violence on our families as well as on our society.  Our discussion was real, raw and poignant. You gotta tune in for this one! Studio line: (215) 609-4301 TEXT LINE (215) 435-4099 Listen. CALL. talk LIVE. DiScUsS. G-town Radio Ftplawradio.com  TUESDAY'S 8-9:30 PM (EST) Host: Debra D. Rainey, The Compassionate Lawyer Cohosts: Blaq aka the “Broke” Poet and Chamara Cotton aka “Cheddar”  Executive Producer: