Episodes

  • Guardians of the Planet: Environmental Whistleblowing

    Guardians of the Planet: Environmental Whistleblowing
    Jan 14 2026
    As pollution, climate change, and ecological crises accelerate, the role of whistleblowers in defending the planet has never been more vital. This roundtable brings together environmental experts, legal advocates, and frontline voices to examine the risks, retaliation, and resilience of those who speak out against contamination, unsafe practices, and environmental harm. From toxic spills to corporate cover-ups, environmental whistleblowers are exposing the hidden costs of negligence and the urgent need for accountability. Join us as we confront the systemic barriers that silence truth-tellers, explore the protections they deserve, and spotlight the courage it takes to challenge powerful interests in the fight for a livable planet.
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    58 mins
  • AI Whistleblowing and the Fight for Accountability

    AI Whistleblowing and the Fight for Accountability
    Jan 5 2026
    As artificial intelligence reshapes industries, governments, and society, the stakes for ethical oversight have never been higher. This roundtable brings together whistleblowers, legal experts, ethicists, and technologists to explore the risks, retaliation, and resilience faced by those who speak out against the misuse of AI.From biased algorithms to national security concerns, AI whistleblowers are exposing the hidden consequences of unchecked innovation. Join us as we examine the systemic barriers to accountability, discuss the urgent need for stronger protections, and spotlight the courage it takes to challenge powerful interests in the digital age.
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    56 mins
  • Neurodiversity & Whistleblowing

    Neurodiversity & Whistleblowing
    Jan 3 2026
    Research has reviewed factors related to employees on the neurodivergent spectrum and how that impacts their performance. It also has implications when they discover wrongdoing and file complaints. This discussion will focus on the definition around neurodivergent and the autism spectrum and how these characteristics and communications style matter in the workplace. Panelists will share information and lead a discussion on neurodivergent whistleblowers who have spoken up when neurotypical colleagues stayed silent, and experienced consequences as a result. Retaliation might have a greater impact on neurodivergent employees who then might be more likely to suffer from depression, anxiety and stress.
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Recovery from Unemployment

    Recovery from Unemployment
    Jan 3 2026
    Whistleblowers who have been terminated, demoted or blocked from career advancement can also experience periods of prolonged unemployment, underemployment and disability. Rebuilding a career or finding a new pathway to sustainable, gainful employment takes skill and coaching that might be unique depending on industy or profession. This session will focus on redefining one's professional self, recovering from the trauma of retaliaiton and the possibilities of vocational rehabilitation, education, and self-employment.
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    58 mins
  • Whistleblowers and Worship: Engaging the faith based community for support

    Whistleblowers and Worship: Engaging the faith based community for support
    Dec 31 2025
    Whistleblower mental health and resilience is a very important conversation, esapecially when disclosures impact community. How can the faith-based communities and their leaders be involved in supporting the whistleblower through the process and how can they help with the struggles people face when trying to do the right thing.
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • March RoundTable Spouses Speak: Living with Whistleblowers

    March RoundTable Spouses Speak: Living with Whistleblowers
    Apr 5 2025
    We know that whistleblowing impacts a family because economic decisions must be made that involve finances and social status. Whistleblowers have discussed how important their families have been to them during the process. But we also know that not all families survive the stress and many whistleblowers face divorce and additional challenges to parenting. This session will bring together the spouses of whistleblowers to hear their perspectives and what would be more helpful to them as they navigated this journey, which they often did not see coming. Featuring: Karen Carson, Kelly Paxton and Madeline Tenenbaum
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • The Journalist-Whistleblower Relationship Rules

    The Journalist-Whistleblower Relationship Rules
    Apr 5 2025
    Journalists and whistleblowers need each other, but what are the rules of engagement? Whistleblowers are motivated to tell their stories but knowing when you are ready to go public is important to success. It takes planning, research preparation, content development and editorial approval before a story goes to press.
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    1 hr
  • Exposing Dirty Money

    Exposing Dirty Money
    Apr 5 2025
    What is dirty money and how do we know when taxpayer or shareholder money is being misused or stolen? This group of financial sector experts will discuss their cases and the issues that they have faced in going to the SEC, CFTC and FINRA for assistance and support. What do we as consumers need to know about ditry money?











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    1 hr and 4 mins