FOR THE PEOPLE... law in plain language

Episode 172 Spare the rod, Spoil the child, Physical Discipline vs. Abuse!

When does discipline of a child or children turn into abuse? Where is the line drawn and who is responsible for drawing that line?  Do you ascribe to the old adage, If you “Spare the rod, you Spoil the child”? When if at all would physical discipline be meted out to children? And ds physical discipline ultimately harm children down the line? Does physical discipline desensitize children to violence? The FTP Fam explored this topic and Simply the producer chimed in  with her always unique and poignant perspective! Where do you stand? Tune in and check it out!     

Episode 171 huddled masses or merely illegals? Pros & cons of illegal immigration!

Malcolm X said, “You didn‘t land on Plymouth Rock, Plymouth Rock landed on you” How does this apply if at all to the issue of illegal aliens or illegal immigrants? Since folks who are in this country are here in violation of our established rule of law, are they then criminals? Should they be considered and treated as criminals? What about those who are here merely seeking a better life for their families? What is the answer and what by golly is the difference between undocumented immigrants and illegal immigrants? The FTP Fam explored all these issues & blew up the airwave! Take a listen if you dare! Tune in to hear FTP live, every Saturday at 5:00 PM (EST)         

Episode 170 Special Tribute to Hispanic American Heritage Month

How many of us truly know the contributions of our Hispanic Americans Brothas & Sistahs? We all know Jennifer Lopez, Oscar De La Hoya,  Pitbull, and hopefully everybody knows Sonya Soto Mayer  but what do we know about those Hispanic Americans who contributed to our great nation’s existence? Did you know that at least 81 years before Christopher Columbus there was a Mexican settlement in Florida? Did you know the King of Spain extended credit to the American Colonists to help fund our fight against British Imperialism? Tune in and checkout FTP’s Special Tribute to Hispanic American heritage month!

Episode 169 Don't Tell em, the 5th & 6th Amendments!

This week on ...  For the People... law in plain language with Debra D. Rainey, Esq.  Don’t Tell Em, THE 5TH & 6TH Amendments! The 5th Amendment guarantees that citizens are entitled to a speedy and public trial, we may not be compelled to provide testimony or evidence  that tends to incriminate them In addition the 5th Amendment  prohibits the state from placing a person twice in jeopardy to name a few. The 6th Amendment provides that we citizens are entitled to counsel at trial, we have the right to call witnesses in our defense. But at the end of the day how do we apply these protections to our everyday life, how do we translate these rights? Tune in and check it out! G-TOWN RADIO STUDIO HOTLINE 215-609-4301 EMAIL:info@ftplawradio.com 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” Director of Programming:  Robbin K. Stanton, aka “Aunt Robbin” Musical Director/Board Genius: BreeAyre Anderson aka “Kewl Breeze” Executive Producer/Production Consultant: Renee Norris-Jones aka 'Simply the Producer’  Air Date: August 29, 2015  Weekly Podcasts: FTPlawradio.com, iTunes & Podomatic  Like us FACEBOOK    ~   Follow us TWITTER  ~ LISTEN with the TUNE IN APP on your SMARTPHONE ~    

Episode 168 Straight Outta G-town, Legal Q & A

This week on ... For the People... law in plain language with Debra D. Rainey, Esq. “Straight Outta G-town” Legal Q & A Straight Outta G-town with the FTP Fam was undoubtedly one of our most fun Legal Q & A shows.  Listeners from all over the country and Pennsylvania sent in questions and comments seeking legal information and showing love to FTP. Questions were asked about Mortgage Foreclosure, what to do and whether a citizen can sue Politicians and other leaders  for criminal activity. One woman wanted to know how she can get her hands on her deceased husband’s safe deposit box, another asked if there were laws that require regular citizens to voluntarily snitch and much more! This show was hot and a lot of fun. Tune in and check it out! G-TOWN RADIO STUDIO HOTLINE 215-609-4301 EMAIL:info@ftplawradio.com Listen. CALL. talk LIVE. Discuss 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” Director of Programming:  Robbin K. Stanton, aka “Aunt Robbin” Musical Director/Board Genius: BreeAyre Anderson aka “Kewl Breeze” Executive Producer/Production Consultant: Renee Norris-Jones aka 'Simply the Producer’  Air Date: August 22, 2015  Weekly Podcasts: FTPlawradio.com, iTunes & Podomatic  Like us FACEBOOK    ~   Follow us TWITTER  ~ LISTEN with the TUNE IN APP on your SMARTPHONE ~