Episode 374 | Live From America Podcast

Big Tech is facing a landmark lawsuit — can social media platforms like Instagram and YouTube legally be blamed for addiction and mental illness?

Attorney Danny joins Live From America to break down the social media addiction trial, algorithm liability, regulation, and the future of the internet.

In this episode, we examine one of the most important tech law cases in years: a plaintiff claims social media companies knowingly designed addictive products that harmed minors.

We explore how courts determine causation, whether algorithms create responsibility, and what happens if Big Tech loses. The discussion expands into regulation, age restrictions, and the challenges of governing rapidly evolving technology.

The conversation also covers Don Lemon’s legal case, the release of Epstein documents, and why defendants sometimes invoke the Fifth Amendment before trial.

Topics Covered

Social media addiction lawsuit explained

Can algorithms create legal liability?

Regulating Instagram, YouTube & Big Tech

Age restrictions and online safety laws

Don Lemon legal analysis

Epstein documents controversy

Ghislaine Maxwell’s legal strategy

About the Show

Live From America Podcast explores law, politics, culture, and current events through expert interviews and debate.

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Episode 373 | Live From America Podcast

Should sports be political? Andrew Heaton joins Live From America to debate the Super Bowl controversy and America’s growing identity divide.

From celebrity activism to the Epstein files, we explore tribalism, immigration, elite accountability, and whether the country is more united or divided than ever.

Comedian, writer, and Political Orphanage host Andrew Heaton sits down with Hatem Gabr and Noam Dworman for a wide-ranging conversation on American identity, sports and politics, media-driven outrage, and cultural division.

The episode begins with a debate over the Super Bowl halftime show and whether sports should remain separate from politics. Andrew argues that Americans need cultural spaces where people can come together outside of partisan conflict — while examining how politicians and media outlets amplify division for power and ratings.

From Colin Kaepernick’s kneeling to Bud Light backlash, from Billie Eilish’s Grammy comments to immigration policy, the conversation explores how cultural flashpoints become political battlegrounds — and whether that’s healthy for a functioning democracy.

The discussion then shifts to the Epstein files, elite accountability, and the controversial behavior of powerful figures including Elon Musk. Are America’s political and economic elites insulated from consequences? And what does that mean for public trust?

Topics Covered:

Should sports and politics mix?

Super Bowl controversy and cultural symbolism

Tribalism and media outrage culture

Immigration and American identity

Celebrity activism: meaningful or performative?

The Epstein files and elite protection

Elon Musk controversies

Individual responsibility vs collective guilt

Is America united or permanently divided?

About the Guest

Andrew Heaton is a comedian, political satirist, and host of the podcast The Political Orphanage. Known for his thoughtful, independent analysis, Heaton focuses on limited government, civil discourse, and bridging ideological divides through long-form conversations.

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Live From America Podcast covers American politics, culture, national security, and media through sharp debate, expert interviews, and comedic insight. Hosted by Hatem Gabr and Noam Dworman, the show brings together journalists, comedians, analysts, and public thinkers to unpack the biggest stories shaping America.

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Episode 372 | Live From America Podcast

This week on Live From America Podcast, hosts Hatem Gabr and Noam Dworman are joined by Jonathan Wackrow, former Secret Service agent and CNN Law Enforcement Analyst, and Andrew Heaton - author/host of "The political orphanage Podcast" - for a deep dive into one of the most controversial police shootings in America

We break down the use-of-force legal standard, the concept of objective reasonableness, and why video footage often misleads public opinion. Jonathan explains how investigators assess threats, why some shootings are legally justified but publicly condemned, and what transparency in policing should look like.

The conversation moves into immigration enforcement, political threats, and the legal implications of Trump’s proposed use of the Insurrection Act in Minneapolis. We also cover President Trump’s attempt to buy Greenland, examining its strategic value, diplomatic consequences, and why it became one of the most bizarre geopolitical stories of his presidency.

The episode ends with a broader look at Trump’s impact on American society, political polarization, far-right movements, and the shifting relationship between law enforcement and public trust.

Topics Covered:

Federal “objective reasonableness” standard in police shootings

ICE shooting analysis and law-enforcement decision-making

Transparency and accountability in use-of-force investigations

Trump’s consideration of the Insurrection Act

Immigration enforcement and political threats

Trump’s plan to acquire Greenland

The far right, polarization, and civil liberties

How Trump reshaped American politics and public safety

About the Guests

Jonathan Wackrow is a former U.S. Secret Service agent and CNN Law Enforcement Analyst specializing in public safety, national security, presidential protection, and threat assessment.

Andrew Heaton is a comedian, Author and hos of "The Political Orphanage Podcast"

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Live From America Podcast covers politics, culture, national security, and comedy with top experts, journalists, comedians, and public figures.

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Episode 371 | Live From America Podcast

This week on Live From America Podcast, hosts Noam Dworman and Hatem Gabr are joined by Michel Paradis — national and international security expert, human rights attorney, law professor, and author.

The conversation centers on the recent U.S. military action in Venezuela, examining its legal, political, and strategic implications. Michel breaks down what international law allows — and forbids — when it comes to military intervention in sovereign states, while Noam and Hatem challenge the justification, motivations, and potential consequences of U.S. involvement.

Topics include:

The legality of U.S. military intervention under international law

Congressional oversight and secrecy in modern warfare

Humanitarian vs. strategic motivations in Venezuela

Oil interests, regime change, and geopolitical risks

Comparisons to historical interventions and the war in Ukraine

The limits — and usefulness — of international institutions like the UN

The episode also touches on current events, cultural commentary, sports, and reflections on past interviews — all delivered with the sharp insight and humor Live From America is known for.

About the Guest

Michel Paradis is a leading human rights lawyer and national security law scholar. He is the author of The Light of Battle, a biography of Dwight D. Eisenhower, and Last Mission to Tokyo, which explores the war crimes trials following World War II. His work includes high-profile cases involving Guantanamo Bay and U.S. interrogation practices.

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Live From America Podcast is a weekly show presented by Rethink Production, covering top stories, interviews, and cultural debates. Hosted by Comedy Cellar owner Noam Dworman and producer Hatem Gabr, the show brings together experts, public figures, comedians, and thought leaders to explore news, culture, politics, and comedy — delivering equal parts knowledge and laughter.

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This Week's Guests:

Danny Cevallos - NBC Top legal Analyst

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This Week's Guests:

Brian Seitchik - Republican Strategist - has directed competitive campaigns in Arizona, California, Florida, Nevada, New York and Ohio. In addition, he has formulated polls and run focus groups in dozens of other states. He's worked for Mike DeWine, Marco Rubio, Donald Trump and pissed off a plethora of politicians across the country.

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This Week's Guests:

Yael Danieli, PhD - Founder and Executive Director, International Center for MultiGenerational Legacies of Trauma: www.icmglt.org - Director, Group Project for Holocaust Survivors and their Children

Past-President, International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies Senior Representative to the United Nations, International Organization for Victim Assistance.

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Natan Sachs - a Senior Fellow at the Middle East Institute. His work focuses on U.S. foreign policy, Israeli affairs, and Middle East geopolitics.

Episode 366

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Pastor Jackson Lahmeyer

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Pastor Jackson Lahmeyer is a key member of the White House Faith Council—he was present when President Trump signed the executive order establishing it and continues to help shape its mission. He founded Pastors For Trump, a nationwide coalition of Christian leaders spanning all 50 states, and serves as lead pastor of Sheridan Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Jackson is the author of Chasing After the Wind, a candid critique of modern “platform culture” in faith and media, and is widely known for his advocacy on election integrity, religious freedom, and fighting government overreach.

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Adaam James Levin-Areddy - Host of Uncertain Things Podcast

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