The Crisis Files

When a famous young rock singer overindulges one night, her squeaky-clean image is at stake when her drunken behavior goes viral. With countless impressionable fans who look up to her as a role model and a record label scrutinizing her behavior, the pressure is building to respond with humility and authenticity. The entire Crisis Squad is on the case to help her come out on top.

It’s a nightmare scenario for parents – your teen is making threats of violence, watching videos about school shootings and telling classmates how to build pipe bombs. Are these warning signs a cry for help or could they escalate into school violence? How do mental health stigmas prevent teens from getting the help they need? What is the responsibility of teachers and schools to ensure a safe school environment? Clinical psychologist and author Dr. Sheryl Ziegler joins host Roshini to explore this sensitive scenario with a focus on solutions to prevent school violence.

When an NFL assistant coach interviews for a head coach job, his dreams are dashed once he learns the position was already filled. Why would the NFL conduct a sham interview? Is this a case of discrimination by a powerful organization with a questionable track record on race and representation? Does the situation warrant a lawsuit or is the court of public opinion the ultimate authority? We take a look at the importance of personal brand and the optics of multiple narratives. The entire Crisis Squad is on the case!

NOTE: This is a fictional example and in no way points to one specific person or specific team.

When the world’s wealthiest man, Elon Musk, inked a deal to purchase Twitter and then tried to back out, the conflict played out on Twitter for the whole world to see. In Case File 5, Crisis Files host Roshini Rajkumar dives into the mudslinging with Crisis Squad member and reputation management and public relations specialist Jennifer Hellman. They explore what happens when the Twitterverse becomes the public battle ground for a fight over Twitter’s ownership and what this could mean for fights big and small that involve real law.

What happens when a school sends a note home to families that offends half the school’s population, angers parents, and causes kids to walk out of class? The entire Crisis Squad is on the case: crisis strategist and host Roshini Rajkumar; Steven Silton – business and entertainment attorney; Dr. Sheryl Ziegler – clinical psychologist and author; Dr. Abdul Omari – inclusion, equity and diversity consultant; and Jennifer Hellman – reputation management and public relations specialist.

The new LIV Tour has fundamentally changed the professional golf landscape by creating direct competition with the well-established PGA, which is often labeled a monopoly. Business and entertainment attorney Steven Silton joins host Roshini Rajkumar to explore all angles of this complex issue just as Phil Mickelson and other LIV players file an anti-trust lawsuit against the PGA . Did the PGA overstep when it banned its players from participating in the LIV tour? How does Saudi-connected ownership of LIV affect people’s perception of the new tour? Should the PGA get into the modern world when it comes to player compensation?

What happens when parents and teachers clash over classroom discussions about current events and politics? In today’s Case File, host Roshini Rajkumar welcomes Dr. Abdul Omari to investigate a scenario in which a teacher’s view of the constitution and recent Supreme Court rulings collide with parents’ viewpoints. From free speech issues and legal accuracy to social media and cancel culture, this episode dives deep into potential classroom controversies. Plus, what does Justice Clarence Thomas have to do with it?

In today’s case file, we explore what can go wrong when a wayward tweet goes viral, what it could cost your reputation and how best to address this potentially damaging crisis. The entire Crisis Squad is on the case, including host Roshini Rajkumar – crisis strategist and licensed attorney, Steven Silton – business and entertainment attorney, Dr. Sheryl Ziegler – clinical psychologist and author, Dr. Abdul Omari – inclusion, equity and diversity consultant, and Jennifer Hellman – reputation management and public relations specialist.