Science is under attack, and not by accident.

In this episode of Cut to the Chase, Gregg Goldfarb sits down with Dr. Michael E. Mann, one of the world's leading climate scientists, to expose the coordinated, well-financed campaign working to discredit research, intimidate scientists, and pull public opinion away from the facts.

From the "hockey stick" graph that made him a target to the death threats, the gutting of federal science agencies, and the way climate denial and vaccine misinformation merged into one anti-science machine, Mann lays out how we got here — and where the openings to fight back actually are.

Co-author with Dr. Peter Hotez of the new book Science Under Siege, Mann brings candor and a surprising amount of hope to a heavy subject: why he never backed down, and what he tells students who still dream of becoming scientists.

Join Gregg and Dr. Michael Mann on Cut to the Chase as they explore:

• Why the "hockey stick" graph made one scientist a target for powerful interests

• How climate denial and vaccine misinformation merged into one anti-science movement

• What "stochastic terrorism" is, and the real-world cost of speaking out

• Why clean energy and affordability may be the strongest case for climate action

• How attribution science could let courts hold fossil fuel companies accountable

• What Mann tells the next generation of scientists about staying in the fight

KEY MOMENTS

• 0:12 — Opening: defending truth in a world awash with misinformation

• 1:38 — The "hockey stick" graph and why it made Mann a target

• 5:12 — How climate and vaccine denial merged into one anti-science machine

• 8:12 — The "ladder of denial": why the arguments keep shifting

• 10:09 — Stochastic terrorism, death threats, and the personal cost

• 13:26 — Social media, podcasts, and the spread of misinformation

• 14:51 — Why he refused to give up

• 18:53 — The political path forward and the midterm elections

• 19:02 — The MAHA movement: common ground or trap?

• 23:37 — Why clean energy and affordability should lead the message

• 32:01 — Advice to students who still want to become scientists

• 36:01 — The EPA's rollback of the endangerment finding

• 38:54 — Attribution science, climate liability, and "the polluter pays"

• 41:03 — The U.S. on the world stage and ceding ground to China

• 43:56 — Closing: don't politicize the planet

Dr. Michael E. Mann is a presidential distinguished professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Science at the University of Pennsylvania, where he directs the Penn Center for Science, Sustainability, and the Media. One of the world's most influential climate scientists, he is best known for the "hockey stick" graph, which became an iconic and fiercely contested symbol of human-caused climate change.

His latest book, Science Under Siege: How to Fight the Five Most Powerful Forces that Threaten Our World (PublicAffairs, 2025), is co-authored with vaccine scientist Dr. Peter J. Hotez and examines the political and ideological forces driving today's attacks on science, and how the public can fight back. He is also the co-author, with the late Pulitzer Prize–winning cartoonist Tom Toles, of The Madhouse Effect.

Named to Bloomberg News's list of the 50 most influential people in 2013, Mann has spent decades at the intersection of science, policy, and public communication, defending evidence-based research in the face of organized denial and personal attacks.

The resources mentioned in this episode are:

Book:

Science Under Siege: How to Fight the Five Most Powerful Forces that Threaten Our World — by Michael E. Mann & Peter J. Hotez (PublicAffairs, 2025)

Earlier Book Referenced:

The Madhouse Effect — by Michael E. Mann & Tom Toles

Learn More:

Dr. Michael Mann — michaelmann.net

Topics & People Referenced:

Dr. Peter Hotez · the "hockey stick" graph · the EPA endangerment finding · attribution science & climate liability · the MAHA movement

Contact / Follow Dr. Michael Mann:

Website: michaelmann.net

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One of the largest mass tort litigations in U.S. history is heating up, and this episode breaks down exactly what you need to know.

From the collapse of Johnson & Johnson's third bankruptcy attempt to the current push for bellwether trials and remands, attorney Cameron Stephenson of Levin Papantonio gives a candid, insider look at where the talc litigation stands and what plaintiffs, attorneys, and affected individuals can expect in the months ahead.

Host Greg is joined by Cameron to unpack the science behind asbestos contamination in talc, the latency period for ovarian cancer and mesothelioma diagnoses, why J&J's litigation tactics have drawn fierce criticism, and what a realistic path to settlement actually looks like.

Join Gregg and Cameron on Cut to the Chase as they explore:

• Why J&J's three bankruptcy attempts were rejected and what that means for plaintiffs

• The science behind asbestos in talc and how it causes ovarian cancer and mesothelioma

• What "latent disease" means and why recent diagnoses can still qualify for claims

• How the MDL remand process works and why it matters for case resolution

• The current state of state court trials and why plaintiffs have been winning

• Why J&J attacked Beasley Allen — and what it reveals about their litigation strategy

KEY MOMENTS

• Intro: Talc mass tort litigation overview

• Post-bankruptcy update: Back in the MDL

• How the 3 bankruptcies froze all cases

• Bellwether trial target: Q3/Q4 + active state court cases

• Can recently diagnosed patients still file?

• What is a latent disease & why it matters

• The asbestos-talc connection explained

• How asbestos gets into talcum powder (the mining process)

• J&J's defense vs. the evidence against them

• MDL, remand & Daubert explained in plain English

• Wave remand strategy: How to pressure J&J

• Why plaintiffs' attorneys need to coordinate now

• The $8.9B offer and why it wasn't enough

• Hope for plaintiffs: Strong science, angry juries

• How to contact Cameron Stevenson

• The attack on Beasley Allen, J&J's scorched earth tactics

• Closing: Don't wait, justice is coming

Cameron Stephenson is an attorney at Levin Papantonio, one of the country's leading plaintiffs' litigation firms. With a track record of significant courtroom victories, Cameron holds leadership positions in several of the largest mass tort litigations in the U.S., including the talc/ovarian cancer MDL and the Ozempic litigation.

Stephenson is an active advocate for coordination among plaintiffs' counsel in the talc litigation, offering trial school resources, deposition packages, and case preparation support to attorneys across the country.

Contact Cameron Stephenson:

• Phone: (850) 435-7176

• Email: [email protected]

• Website: https://levinlaw.com/

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Crisis doesn't care about your schedule, and when it hits, the difference between survival and collapse comes down to judgment, preparation, and who you have in your corner. In this episode of Cut to the Chase, Gregg Goldfarb sits down with Itay Ben Horin, one of Israel's leading crisis strategists and owner of Israel's largest communications consulting firm, Ben Horin & Alexandroitz, to unpack what a real crisis looks like and how the best leaders navigate it.

From his new English-language book — Crisis Management: Inside Views of How Business and Political Giants Won or Lost Big — to his firsthand role in the 50-day campaign to free Israeli child hostages following October 7th, Itay brings a perspective that is equal parts strategic and deeply human. He walks through 16 case studies covering figures from Lance Armstrong and Bill Clinton to Netanyahu and Chancellor Merkel, extracting the universal lessons buried inside some of history's most high-profile meltdowns and comebacks.

Join Gregg and Itay on Cut to the Chase as they explore:

• What actually defines a crisis, and why most leaders misidentify it

• Why knowing your target audience is the most overlooked rule in crisis management

• The 'golden hour' principle and why every hour of preparation equals ten hours in the fire

• When to act fast, when to wait, and how to tell the difference

• Why fighting isn't always the answer, and what the smartest exit looks like

• How social media has permanently changed the crisis management playbook

KEY MOMENTS

0:00 — The opening hook: leadership under real pressure

0:26 — Introducing Itay Ben Horin and what crisis strategy really means

2:03 — When does a bad moment become a crisis?

3:39 — Inside the book: 16 case studies of political and business giants

4:44 — The October 7th hostage crisis and Itay's 50-day campaign for the children

7:03 — The #1 principle: understand your path to victory before you act

9:32 — Lance Armstrong: the cost of refusing to cut your losses

17:04 — Timing is everything, acting too fast or too slow, both kill you

23:03 — The biggest mistakes leaders make when facing a crisis

25:10 — Why 2026 demands a completely different crisis playbook

29:44 — Netanyahu's first primaries; the origin of his 'always attack' strategy

33:02 — Closing: why preparation is the only real competitive advantage

Itay Ben Horin is one of Israel's foremost crisis strategists and the owner of Ben Horin & Alexandroitz, Israel's largest communications consulting firm. With over 25 years of experience advising politicians, corporations, and public institutions through their most critical moments, Itay has been in the room when the stakes couldn't be higher — and has consistently delivered results under pressure.

His book, Crisis Management: Inside Views of How Business and Political Giants Won or Lost Big, was a bestseller in Israel in its Hebrew edition and has now been translated into English — featuring 16 real-world case studies and a new chapter on his role in the October 7th hostage crisis. Itay's frameworks have helped clients ranging from global CEOs to heads of state understand that how you handle a crisis is one of the most defining tests of leadership.

His coaching methodology focuses on what he calls the "people side" of business: developing leaders who can communicate clearly, build trust, hold teams accountable, and inspire organizations to reach their next level.

The resources mentioned in this episode are:

• Book: Crisis Management: Inside Views of How Business and Political Giants Won or Lost Big — by Itay Ben Horin (English edition, 2025)

• Learn More: Ben Horin & Alexandroitz Communications Consulting Firm

• Case Studies Referenced: Lance Armstrong, Al Gore, Bill Clinton, Angela Merkel, Benjamin Netanyahu, Starbucks, McDonald's, BP

Contact Itay Ben Horin / Ben Horin & Alexandroitz:

Website: https://ibh.co.il/en/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itayb1/

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Leadership gaps, not bad ideas, are what stop most companies from scaling. In this episode of Cut to the Chase, Gregg Goldfarb sits down with Monte Wyatt, CEO of Adding Zeros, to unpack why mid-size businesses stall and what it actually takes to break through.

From executive alignment and abundance mindset to cultures that outlast any perks package, Monte shares 25 years of hard-won frameworks — including what happens when the problem turns out to be the CEO.

Join Gregg and Monte on Cut to the Chase as they discuss:

- Why most scaling companies aren't truly aligned — and what alignment actually means - The three things CEOs must do to break through to the next level - Why culture beats strategy every time - What a real executive coaching engagement looks like - Why the #1 reason clients don't succeed is avoiding the people changes that need to be made

KEY MOMENTS

0:00 — Why companies hit walls between startup and scale 1:11 — The 3 things CEOs need to break through 4:02 — How to hire and identify great leaders 5:17 — Core values as the foundation of culture 10:42 — What a coaching engagement actually looks like 15:01 — What AI can't replace in leadership development 17:53 — Why culture beats strategy 22:26 — Book recommendation + a rising CEO to watch

Monte Wyatt is the CEO of Adding Zeros, a business executive coaching firm, and has spent over 25 years helping mid-size companies build the leadership, alignment, and strategy they need to scale. Ranked #3 globally among organizational culture professionals in 2025, Monte has worked with companies across virtually every industry — from healthcare and construction to retail and farm cooperatives — helping their executive teams think bigger, execute better, and build cultures that last.

His coaching methodology focuses on what he calls the "people side" of business: developing leaders who can communicate clearly, build trust, hold teams accountable, and inspire organizations to reach their next level.

The resources mentioned in this episode are:

- Executive Team Alignment Scorecard — Find out how aligned your team really is: coachmonte.com/mpodcast - Book Recommendation: Failing Forward (concept) by John Maxwell — lessons on growing through failure

Connect with Monte on

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/montewyatt/ Website: https://coachmonte.com/

Monte Wyatt / Adding Zeros

Website: http://www.AddZerosNow.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/addingzeros/

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A pastor in Oklahoma. The Boy Scouts of America. Epstein's island. Three scandals, the same attorneys, banks, and insurance companies — hiding in plain sight. In this episode highlight of Cut to the Chase: with Gregg Goldfarb, South Florida mass tort attorney Gregg Goldfarb sits down with trial attorney Jason Joy and survivor advocate Curtis Garrison to expose the disturbing pattern connecting America's biggest institutional abuse cases, and why survivor justice keeps getting derailed before it ever reaches a courtroom. This isn't conspiracy theory. This is public record, and it's one of the most important conversations about survivor justice you'll hear this year. In this highlight, Gregg, Jason, and Curtis break down:

• How Gateway Church's attorneys are the same attorneys who defended the Boy Scouts of America in bankruptcy
• Why the same banks, insurance companies, and law firms keep appearing across Epstein, Boy Scouts, and church abuse cases
• How litigation financing is turning survivor settlements into investment vehicles and robbing victims of real justice
• Why settlements are coming in far too low and why these cases desperately need to go to trial
• What every abuse survivor needs to ask before hiring an attorney
• Why the window to fight back may be closing, and what to do right now

KEY MOMENTS 00:00 — Epstein survivors, Boy Scouts, and the connections hiding in plain sight 01:00 — The triangulation tactic explained: keeping survivors from uniting 02:30 — Gateway Church, Robert Morris, and the Boy Scouts bankruptcy attorneys 04:00 — Banks, insurance companies, and law firms: the common denominators 06:00 — Litigation financing exposed: how lawyers are profiting at survivors' expense 09:00 — The $2.5 billion Boy Scouts settlement and why victims are getting almost nothing 12:00 — Why these cases must go to trial to deliver real justice 14:00 — What to look for when hiring an attorney as an abuse survivor 16:00 — Boy Scouts bankruptcy: potential malpractice and the push for Congressional investigation Jason Joy is a trial attorney who represents survivors of child sexual abuse, including Boy Scouts claimants and clergy abuse victims. He has fought to maximize case values for survivors and is actively working to bring cases to trial rather than accepting inadequate settlements driven by litigation financing interests. Curtis Garrison is a Boy Scouts survivor and founder of Speak Out to Stop Child Sexual Abuse (SOScsa.org), a nonprofit advocacy organization fighting to eliminate statutes of limitations on child sex abuse cases and ban NDAs in abuse settlements nationwide. Curtis advocates at state capitols and in Washington D.C. for landmark survivor legislation. Visit https://soscsa.org/ to follow legislative updates, support survivors, and donate to the cause. Learn more about the Boy Scouts of America $2.5 billion bankruptcy settlement and what it means for claimants. Follow the Gateway Church and Robert Morris abuse case and its connections to Boy Scouts bankruptcy attorneys. Contact Jason Joy if you are a survivor seeking experienced legal representation in child sexual abuse cases. Learn more about litigation financing and how non-recourse loans are shaping mass tort settlements. Contact Jason Joy & Associates: Website: https://www.jasonjoylaw.com/ Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-joy-595a3416/ Contact Curtis Garrison: Website: https://soscsa.org/ Want to hear more legal updates and the issues shaping our communities? Subscribe to Cut to the Chase: with Gregg Goldfarb. Stay updated — subscribe to the Cut to the Chase Podcast Newsletter for monthly releases and the latest legal news: 👉 https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/KqDopgE

The system was supposed to protect them. Instead, it's being used to silence them.

In this episode of Cut to the Chase: with Gregg Goldfarb, South Florida mass tort attorney Gregg Goldfarb sits down with trial attorney Jason Joy and survivor advocate Curtis Garrison to give a critical update on the legal battles reshaping how America handles child sexual abuse cases — from landmark NDA legislation to the corruption hiding inside the Boy Scouts bankruptcy.

This is one of the most important conversations happening in law right now — and most people have no idea it's unfolding.

Join Gregg, Jason, and Curtis on Cut to the Chase: as they discuss:

• What Trey's Law is and why its federal passage could be a game-changer for every abuse survivor in America
• Why over 24 states have now opened or eliminated statute of limitations windows — and which states are next
• How the Boy Scouts $2.5 billion bankruptcy became a case study in litigation financing gone wrong
• Why survivors are receiving far less than they deserve — and who is really profiting
• The disturbing connections between Epstein survivors, Boy Scouts victims, and the same attorneys and institutions appearing on both sides
• Why the window to file may be closing in your state — and what to do right now
• What survivors, advocates, and concerned citizens can do today to help move the needle

KEY MOMENTS

• 00:00 — Triangulation tactics used to divide survivor communities
• 00:35 — Gregg introduces Curtis Garrison and Jason Joy
• 01:10 — Trey's Law update: NDA bans for child sex abuse settlements
• 02:30 — Federal bipartisan legislation: Cruz, Gillibrand, Klobuchar and more co-sponsor the Treys Act
• 04:00 — Statute of limitations updates across states
• 05:30 — Maryland caps liability — what it means for survivors
• 06:30 — How to get involved: SOScsa.org and advocacy steps
• 08:00 — Epstein survivors and the connections to Boy Scouts
• 10:00 — The common denominators: power, wealth, and institutions
• 12:00 — Litigation financing explained — how lawyers are profiting at victims' expense
• 18:00 — What survivors should look for when hiring an attorney
• 22:00 — Boy Scouts bankruptcy: potential malpractice and Congressional investigation ahead

Guest Bios

Jason Joy

Jason Joy is a trial attorney who represents survivors of child sexual abuse, including Boy Scouts claimants and clergy abuse victims. He has fought to maximize case values for survivors and is actively working to bring cases to trial rather than accepting inadequate settlements driven by litigation financing interests.

Curtis Garrison

Curtis Garrison is a Boy Scouts survivor and the founder of Speak Out to Stop Child Sexual Abuse (SOScsa.org), a nonprofit advocacy organization fighting to eliminate statute of limitations on child sex abuse cases and ban NDAs in abuse settlements nationwide. Curtis travels to state capitols and Washington D.C. to advocate for survivors and push landmark legislation forward.

The resources mentioned in this episode are:

• Visit SOScsa.org — Speak Out to Stop Child Sexual Abuse — to follow legislative updates, support survivors, and donate to the cause.
• Learn more about Trey's Law and the federal Treys Act, co-sponsored by Senators Cruz, Gillibrand, Klobuchar, Britt, and others — bipartisan federal legislation to ban NDAs in child sex abuse settlements.
• Follow the Boy Scouts of America bankruptcy case and its $2.5 billion settlement and what it means for claimants.
• Learn about the Cindy Clemmens Shire Law in Oklahoma, eliminating statute of limitations and NDAs for abuse survivors.
• Contact Jason Joy if you are a survivor seeking experienced legal representation in child sexual abuse cases.

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The Supreme Court has ruled — and $166 billion in tariff refunds are on the table. But most businesses don't even know they qualify. In this episode of Cut to the Chase:, mass tort attorney Gregg Goldfarb sits down with Steve Smith, VP of Business Development at Broughton Partners, to break down what the Supreme Court's tariff ruling means for American businesses, who's eligible for a refund, and how to get into the process before it's too late. If you're a South Florida business owner, a company that paid tariffs on imported goods, or an attorney with clients who did — this episode is essential listening. Join Gregg and Steve on "Cut to the Chase:" as they discuss: - Why the Supreme Court ruled key tariffs unconstitutional and what that triggers for businesses nationwide

How $166 billion in refunds has been identified — surpassing opioids and big tobacco settlements

Why mid-size businesses doing over $5M/year are most at risk of missing out —and why waiting could mean losing refund eligibility entirely

How attorney Michael Watts has built a system to represent affected businesses and get them their money back

How law firms in port cities can co-counsel with Watts and get involved in this mass tort opportunity right now

KEY MOMENTS

00:00 — The tariff ruling and what's at stake for businesses

00:35 — Gregg introduces the topic and Steve Smith

01:21 — The $166 billion refund figure explained

02:10 — Why most businesses have no idea how to claim their money

02:53 — How law firms can co-counsel with Michael Watts

03:19 — How Broughton Partners is targeting and signing up claimants

03:39 — Is this for consumers or businesses?

04:14 — How the tariff worked as a hidden American tax

05:03 — How to get involved and reach out

Guest Bio

Steve Smith is the VP of Business Development at Broughton Partners, where he helps law firms navigate and scale within the mass tort and litigation space. With over 20 years of experience in sales, marketing, and business development — including more than a decade focused specifically on legal marketing — Steve has worked closely with many of the nation's top firms on case acquisition, intake strategy, and litigation growth. Through his work, he specializes in connecting law firms with qualified claimants, vetted litigators, and data-driven strategies that help firms expand into complex litigation while managing risk.

The resources mentioned in this episode are:

Learn more about the Supreme Court's tariff ruling and which tariffs were deemed unconstitutional, triggering the $166 billion refund process.

Explore how the tariff refund process works and which businesses — particularly those doing over $5 million annually in affected imports — may qualify for representation.

Learn more about attorney Michael Watts and his firm's work building out the legal framework to represent businesses seeking tariff refunds.

Contact Steve Smith at Broughton Partners if you are a law firm or business interested in getting connected with the refund process:

Email: [email protected] Phone: 954-224-1733 Want to hear more tariff litigation updates and legal issues shaping our communities, affecting everyday people? Subscribe to Cut to the Chase:: with Gregg Goldfarb.

Mass tort litigation is heating up in 2026 — and this episode breaks down the cases making the biggest impact right now.

From a major proposed settlement in the Roundup litigation to growing momentum around PFAS "forever chemical" cases, and ongoing lawsuits tied to Uber safety concerns, this episode gives you a clear, insider view of where things stand.

Gregg Goldfarb is joined by Steve Smith of Broughton Partners, to unpack the latest updates, explain what they mean for claimants and attorneys, and highlight why this year could be a turning point for mass tort law.

Join Gregg and Steve on "Cut to the Chase" as they discuss:

What the proposed Roundup settlement means and why some attorneys are concerned about case values

How PFAS contamination became a nationwide legal and public health issue

Why 2026 could bring major resolutions across multiple mass tort cases

The reality behind Uber lawsuits and ongoing safety concerns

How mass tort litigation is evolving for law firms and claimants

KEY MOMENTS

Uber lawsuits teaser and what's coming in this episode

Why 2026 could be a major year for mass torts

Roundup settlement update and proposed payout structure

Why who you partner with in litigation matters

PFAS cases explained: "forever chemicals" and water contamination

The scale of PFAS exposure across the U.S.

Camp Lejeune updates and what's changing

Uber lawsuits: safety concerns and allegations explained

How mass tort opportunities are evolving for law firms

How to get involved in mass tort litigation

Steve Smith is the VP of Business Development at Broughton Partners, where he helps law firms navigate and scale within the mass tort space.

With over 20 years of experience in sales, marketing, and business development — including more than a decade focused specifically on legal marketing — Steve has worked closely with many of the nation's top firms on case acquisition, intake strategy, and mass tort growth.

Through his work, he specializes in connecting law firms with qualified claimants, vetted litigators, and data-driven strategies that help firms expand into complex litigation while managing risk.

The resources mentioned in this episode are:

Learn more about the proposed Roundup settlement, including the tiered payout structure, residential-use claims, and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma cases discussed in this episode.

Explore PFAS "forever chemicals" litigation, including firefighter exposure, drinking water contamination, and the push toward a broader resolution of these cases.

Learn more about Camp Lejeune water contamination claims and how changes to the statute of limitations have allowed affected individuals to pursue legal action.

Watch the film "Falling Waters" referenced in the episode for background on early environmental contamination litigation and how these cases first came to light.

Stay informed on Uber-related litigation involving passenger safety concerns, background check practices, and ongoing multidistrict litigation.

Learn more about Paraquat litigation and its alleged link to Parkinson's disease, including both MDL and state court case developments.

Contact Steve Smith at Broughton Partners if you are a law firm interested in entering or expanding within the mass tort space:

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 954-224-1733

Learn more about Broughton Partners' consortium model, which allows law firms to diversify across multiple mass tort cases with shared resources, vetted partners, and strategic guidance.

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The verdict is in. In one of the first major trials in the social media addiction litigation, juries have now ruled — and the implications are massive. In this episode of Cut to the Chase, Steve Smith returns to break down what just happened in the Meta lawsuit, including verdicts in both New Mexico and Los Angeles, and what they reveal about how social media platforms are designed. This is no longer theory. The courts have now recognized that these platforms may be engineered for addiction — and that harm to children is real.

What You'll Learn:

What the Meta lawsuit verdict actually proved Why this case focuses on algorithms — not content How platforms are designed to maximize engagement and dependency The role of Section 230 and why it may not apply here What this means for future lawsuits across tech (gaming, gambling, etc.) Why this could become one of the largest mass torts in history

Key Insight: This case isn't about what users post. It's about how platforms are built to keep you scrolling — and what happens when that design causes real harm.

Guest: Steve Smith Vice President of Business Development, Broughton Partners

Why This Matters: If you're a parent, attorney, or even just someone who spends hours a day on your phone, this conversation will change how you think about social media. Because the question is no longer if these platforms are addictive… It's what happens now that it's been proven.

Subscribe for more: Real conversations on law, business, and the cases shaping our world. Join the conversation: Do you think social media companies should be held legally responsible for addiction?

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Breaking news: The first trial in the social media addiction lawsuits — with Mark Zuckerberg himself testifying — is now making headlines.

But what is this litigation actually about… and why does it matter?

In this episode of Cut to the Chase, Stephen Smith of Broad Partners breaks down the rapidly growing wave of lawsuits against Big Tech — including Meta — and what's really happening behind the algorithms powering social media, video games, and online platforms.

Spoiler: The "good old algorithm" might be doing a lot more damage than anyone expected — especially to kids.

We cover:

• What the Meta lawsuit is about and why Zuckerberg took the stand • How social media platforms are designed to drive addiction — not just engagement • The connection between screen time and rising mental health issues in children • Why this litigation is being compared to Big Tobacco • The four major "addiction campaigns": social media, Roblox, video games, and online gambling • Shocking real-world cases and what's happening behind the scenes • What parents need to know right now • Why regulation and industry change may be inevitable

This is Part 1 of a 3-part series unpacking one of the most important legal and cultural battles happening today.

If you have kids, work in tech, or spend hours a day on your phone… this episode will change how you see it.

👇 Drop your take in the comments: Should tech companies be held responsible for addiction?

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