Happy New Year! But watch out, New Year's eve is notoriously "amateur night" for driving drunk. And this time of year sees an increase in domestic abuse.

• Did you know, one in 6-7 men and one in 4 women will be a victim of domestic abuse in their lifetime? And, half of the male victims (49%) fail to tell anyone they are a victim of domestic abuse and are two and a half times less likely to tell anyone than female victims (19%).

Norm's Patriot Act prediction coming true - Norm goes into detail and references Stellarwind as an example.

Government shutdown averted - but what about the new incoming representatives now strapped with their habitual overspending?

The transgender athlete ban does not pass Ohio’s General Assembly. The Ohio House voted against passing the amended House Bill 151, which would have banned transgender girls from participating in female sports, overhaul the Department of Education, and prohibit discrimination against students who are not vaccinated for COVID-19.

Are we light on crime? Columbus man accidentally released from Franklin County jail now being held with no bond - but two more killed during his pendency for trial

Norm and Steve deep dive into defense cases and specifics into speedy trials.

Stephen Palmer is the Managing Partner for the law firm, Palmer Legal Defense. He has specialized almost exclusively in criminal defense for over 26 years. Steve is also a partner in Criminal Defense Consultants, a firm focused wholly on helping criminal defense attorneys design winning strategies for their clients.

Norm Murdock is an automobile racing driver and owner of a high-performance and restoration car parts company. He earned undergraduate degrees in literature and journalism and graduated with a Juris Doctor from the University of Cincinnati College of Law in 1985. He worked in the IT industry for two years before launching a career in government relations in Columbus, Ohio. Norm has assisted clients in the Transportation, Education, Healthcare, and Public Infrastructure sectors.

Brett Johnson, My Podcast Guy®, is an award-winning podcast consultant and small business owner for nearly 10 years, leaving a long career in radio. He is passionate about helping small businesses tell their story through podcasts, and he believes podcasting is a great opportunity for different voices to speak and be heard.

Recorded at the 511 Studios, in the Brewery District in downtown Columbus, OH.

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