In this episode, host Derrick Kyle speaks with Dr. Brett Tipple, President and Chief Scientist of FloraTrace, about the science behind isotopic testing and how products carry unique geographical fingerprints that can help verify their true origin. They discuss how this technology supports importers and global brands in strengthening compliance and managing supply chain risk amid increasing regulatory scrutiny, including laws such as the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act. Dr. Tipple also addresses common misconceptions about traceability, evolving market demand, and opportunities to improve enforcement frameworks.

In this follow up episode, host Derrick Kyle continues his discussion with Blake Price, Executive Director of the Southern Shrimp Alliance, to examine the most significant challenges facing shrimpers in the Gulf and South Atlantic regions, from rising operational costs to sustained pressure from foreign imports. Blake assesses whether U.S. tariffs on imported shrimp have delivered meaningful relief to domestic producers and weighs in on newly announced trade frameworks that could lower barriers and create export opportunities for U.S. shrimp abroad. He also outlines additional trade policies and enforcement measures he believes are necessary to support a competitive domestic industry.

In this episode, host Derrick Kyle is joined by Blake Price, Executive Director of the Southern Shrimp Alliance, for an in-depth discussion on the state of the U.S. shrimp industry. Blake provides an overview of the Alliance’s mission and outlines how the domestic industry has evolved over the past several decades in response to increasing foreign competition and shifting global market dynamics. The conversation further examines key international trade and regulatory issues impacting the industry, including FDA import screening, forced labor enforcement, and the role of antidumping and countervailing duty measures.

In this follow-up episode, host Olga Torres continues her conversation about Department of Justice enforcement with Alamdar Hamdani, former United States Attorney for the Southern District of Texas, one of the largest U.S. Attorney’s Offices in the Department of Justice. Together, they examine DOJ’s updated voluntary self-disclosure policies and how the Department assesses cooperation, remediation, and credibility. The discussion highlights key considerations for companies evaluating the risks and benefits of voluntary self-disclosure, including when disclosure to the DOJ may be appropriate alongside filings with the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) or the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).

In this episode, host Olga Torres is joined by Alamdar Hamdani, former United States Attorney for the Southern District of Texas, one of the largest U.S. Attorney’s Offices in the Department of Justice. Together, they examine how the DOJ’s national security and trade enforcement mission has evolved in recent years, with a heightened focus on tariffs, supply chains, export controls, and sanctions enforcement. Drawing on Alamdar’s leadership experience at DOJ, the conversation explores the growing coordination among federal agencies, the government’s expanding use of data analytics, and why robust compliance and data-driven risk management are increasingly critical for companies navigating increasingly interconnected global trade and security risks.

In this follow-up episode, host Olga Torres continues her deep dive into CBP's enforcement priorities, this time exploring the intersection of customs compliance and the False Claims Act. Joined again by Andrew Miller, they examine emerging trends in FCA enforcement related to trade, including transshipment schemes and misclassified or undervalued imports. They also highlight the growing interagency collaboration and how coordinated efforts are uncovering complex customs and tariff evasion.

In this episode, host Olga Torres is joined by Andrew Miller, an attorney with Barron & Budd in Washington D.C. whose practice focuses on False Claims Act litigation and representing whistleblowers in various areas of law including customs fraud cases. Together, they explore how CBP’s ramped-up administrative enforcement and the DOJ’s increasing reliance on the False Claims Act and its whistleblower program to pursue customs and tariff evasion are reshaping the trade enforcement landscape. They also discuss the DOJ’s expanded Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program, now covering trade, tariff, and customs fraud as well as a broad range of national security and financial crimes. Drawing on their experience, including having faced off in a major FCA customs case, Olga and Andrew offer practical guidance for whistleblowers and companies navigating the next era of trade and national security enforcement.

In this follow-up episode, host Olga Torres continues her deep dive into the Trump 2.0 Administration this time turning to the increasingly critical role of export controls and economic sanctions. She is again joined by Anthony Saranchak, former CBP auditor with extensive experience in customs audits and internal controls, and Donald Pearce, retired BIS special agent recognized for his leadership in export control policy and transnational investigations. Together, they discuss the heightened coordination among Commerce, Treasury, State, Defense, and DOJ; emerging enforcement trends involving semiconductors, aerospace components, and other high-risk technologies; and the geopolitical pressures shaping current policy.

In this episode, host Olga Torres explores the Trump 2.0 Administration’s assertive trade and national security agenda, focusing on intensified enforcement efforts, expanded interagency coordination, and strengthened federal oversight. She is joined by Anthony Saranchak, former CBP auditor with extensive experience in customs audits and internal controls, and Donald Pearce, retired BIS special agent recognized for his leadership in export control policy and transnational investigations. Together, they discuss why companies should prioritize strong compliance programs to reduce enforcement risks in this new trade era.

In this week’s episode, host Donald Pearce is joined by Dan Cohen, Founder and CEO of Flite Material Sciences, to discuss the discovery of innovative technologies, the field of technology transfer, and how startups should be monitoring and implementing export controls and other regulatory compliance in the early stages of their technology business ventures.