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<rss xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Whistleblowers of America Roundtable</title><link>https://www.whistleblowersofamerica.org/learn-more/roundtable-series</link><description><![CDATA[Bring together subpopulations of whistleblowers in a forum to share information and focus on their unique issues and identify ways to work together to address challenges.  Attendee participation is invited and encouraged but feel free to watch and listen.]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/6394749/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Non-Profit</category><copyright>Copyright Paul Pearson</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/86bf15d90c972d46347534bbf303a8b3.jpg</url><title>Whistleblowers of America Roundtable</title><link>https://www.whistleblowersofamerica.org/learn-more/roundtable-series</link></image><lastBuildDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:08:53 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>Whistleblowers of America</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Whistleblowers of America</itunes:name><itunes:email>info@whistleblowersofamerica.org</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/86bf15d90c972d46347534bbf303a8b3.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>Bring together subpopulations of whistleblowers in a forum to share information and focus on their unique issues and identify ways to work together to address challenges.  Attendee participation is invited and encouraged but feel free to watch and listen.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Bring together subpopulations of whistleblowers in a forum to share information and focus on their unique issues and identify ways to work together to address challenges.  Attendee participation is invited and encouraged but feel free to watch and listen.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Business"><itunes:category text="Non-Profit"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="News"><itunes:category text="Politics"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Government"/><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><podcast:guid>daaec9ab-984d-569c-815b-c7f0f0e5f0d1</podcast:guid><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>Book Talk Night: Meet the Authors who Took On Big Pharma</title><link>https://www.whistleblowersofamerica.org/learn-more/roundtable-series#h.pc5flrwfdiz9</link><description><![CDATA[Meet the authors who have blown the whistle on big pharma violations and exposed it to the public. They will discuss their disclosures against big pharmaceutical companies and their journeys through the legal systems and then what it took to survive. The authors will inspire us with their lived experiences and how the pharmaceutical companies responded in the years since. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/76135703</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:08:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/76135703/book_talk_night_meet_the_authors_who_took_on_big_pharma.mp3" length="65190000" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/cb9923b5-2d58-48de-bb68-8e3f652620d4/cb9923b5-2d58-48de-bb68-8e3f652620d4.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/cb9923b5-2d58-48de-bb68-8e3f652620d4/cb9923b5-2d58-48de-bb68-8e3f652620d4.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/cb9923b5-2d58-48de-bb68-8e3f652620d4/cb9923b5-2d58-48de-bb68-8e3f652620d4.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Whistleblowers of America</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Meet the authors who have blown the whistle on big pharma violations and exposed it to the public. They will discuss their disclosures against big pharmaceutical companies and their journeys through the legal systems and then what it took to survive....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Meet the authors who have blown the whistle on big pharma violations and exposed it to the public. They will discuss their disclosures against big pharmaceutical companies and their journeys through the legal systems and then what it took to survive. The authors will inspire us with their lived experiences and how the pharmaceutical companies responded in the years since. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4075</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>bigpharma,pharmaceutical,whistleblower,whistleblowering</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/86bf15d90c972d46347534bbf303a8b3.jpg"/><itunes:season>4</itunes:season><itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Reclaiming Your Future: Transitioning from Whistleblower to Entrepreneur</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/reclaiming-your-future-transitioning-from-whistleblower-to-entrepreneur--76053474</link><description><![CDATA[Taking a stand as a whistleblower requires immense courage and integrity, but navigating the professional path afterward can often leave you looking for a fresh, self-directed start. Join Whistleblowers of America for an empowering roundtable discussion with Jon Malamud, a Career Ownership Coach who draws on more than 40 years of legal and business experience to help individuals explore new career possibilities. In this interactive session, Jon will help you reframe your resilience, understand how different perspectives create unique market opportunities, and evaluate concrete paths toward entrepreneurship giving you the clarity, confidence, and strategic framework needed to transition from standing up for your values to building a client-focused business of your own.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/76053474</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:55:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/76053474/reclaiming_your_future_transitioning_from_whistleblower_to_entrepreneur_featuring_jon_malamud.mp3" length="53085590" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/56a93912-c2ff-49ef-b786-83886184a04b/56a93912-c2ff-49ef-b786-83886184a04b.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/56a93912-c2ff-49ef-b786-83886184a04b/56a93912-c2ff-49ef-b786-83886184a04b.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/56a93912-c2ff-49ef-b786-83886184a04b/56a93912-c2ff-49ef-b786-83886184a04b.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Whistleblowers of America</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Taking a stand as a whistleblower requires immense courage and integrity, but navigating the professional path afterward can often leave you looking for a fresh, self-directed start. Join Whistleblowers of America for an empowering roundtable...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Taking a stand as a whistleblower requires immense courage and integrity, but navigating the professional path afterward can often leave you looking for a fresh, self-directed start. Join Whistleblowers of America for an empowering roundtable discussion with Jon Malamud, a Career Ownership Coach who draws on more than 40 years of legal and business experience to help individuals explore new career possibilities. In this interactive session, Jon will help you reframe your resilience, understand how different perspectives create unique market opportunities, and evaluate concrete paths toward entrepreneurship giving you the clarity, confidence, and strategic framework needed to transition from standing up for your values to building a client-focused business of your own.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3318</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>entrepreneur,entrepreneurship,whistleblowers,whistleblowing</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/86bf15d90c972d46347534bbf303a8b3.jpg"/><itunes:season>4</itunes:season><itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Developing &amp; Maintaining Emotional Well-being &amp; Resilience</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/developing-maintaining-emotional-well-being-resilience--75993408</link><description><![CDATA[A whistleblower healing journey and effective evidenced-based stress management strategies to cope with and heal from the psychological trauma of retaliation tactics used against individuals who speak truth to power.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75993408</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:58:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75993408/developing_maintaining_emotional_well_being_resilience.mp3" length="65832434" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e7d98423-3e6f-4f64-bc8d-6b685ffa3e74/e7d98423-3e6f-4f64-bc8d-6b685ffa3e74.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e7d98423-3e6f-4f64-bc8d-6b685ffa3e74/e7d98423-3e6f-4f64-bc8d-6b685ffa3e74.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e7d98423-3e6f-4f64-bc8d-6b685ffa3e74/e7d98423-3e6f-4f64-bc8d-6b685ffa3e74.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Whistleblowers of America</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A whistleblower healing journey and effective evidenced-based stress management strategies to cope with and heal from the psychological trauma of retaliation tactics used against individuals who speak truth to power.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A whistleblower healing journey and effective evidenced-based stress management strategies to cope with and heal from the psychological trauma of retaliation tactics used against individuals who speak truth to power.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4115</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>resilience,wellness,whislteblowing,whistleblower</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/86bf15d90c972d46347534bbf303a8b3.jpg"/><itunes:season>4</itunes:season><itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Criminalization of Retaliation</title><link>https://www.whistleblowersofamerica.org/learn-more/roundtable-series#h.mo0bhmkpe3x6</link><description><![CDATA[Should whistleblower retaliation be treated as a criminal offense-particularly when it results in serious psychological injury? Retaliation not only affects mental health but often leads to financial loss and long-term unemployment, reputational damage, creating a cascade of negative effects that may warrant criminal accountability. Existing data and legal frameworks will inform a policy recommendation that reclassifies retaliation as prosecutable harm analogous to coercive or violent crime because it is normative violence and intential harm]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75943544</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:07:59 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75943544/whistleblowers_of_america.mp3" length="63753111" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2e25cb7a-a8d3-4bd5-b93c-6e7ee91b24f1/2e25cb7a-a8d3-4bd5-b93c-6e7ee91b24f1.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2e25cb7a-a8d3-4bd5-b93c-6e7ee91b24f1/2e25cb7a-a8d3-4bd5-b93c-6e7ee91b24f1.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2e25cb7a-a8d3-4bd5-b93c-6e7ee91b24f1/2e25cb7a-a8d3-4bd5-b93c-6e7ee91b24f1.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Whistleblowers of America</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Should whistleblower retaliation be treated as a criminal offense-particularly when it results in serious psychological injury? Retaliation not only affects mental health but often leads to financial loss and long-term unemployment, reputational...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Should whistleblower retaliation be treated as a criminal offense-particularly when it results in serious psychological injury? Retaliation not only affects mental health but often leads to financial loss and long-term unemployment, reputational damage, creating a cascade of negative effects that may warrant criminal accountability. Existing data and legal frameworks will inform a policy recommendation that reclassifies retaliation as prosecutable harm analogous to coercive or violent crime because it is normative violence and intential harm]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3985</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>criminalization,retaliation,whistleblower,whistleblowing</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/86bf15d90c972d46347534bbf303a8b3.jpg"/><itunes:season>4</itunes:season><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Evolution Of Scams</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/evolution-of-scams--75900756</link><description><![CDATA[​Scams evolve fast your defenses should, too. In this AARP Fraud Watch Network presentation, you’ll get the latest on fraud trends, understand how scammers manipulate emotions and urgency, and walk away with clear, doable strategies and resources to stay safer.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75900756</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:07:42 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75900756/woa.mp3" length="60345099" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e8e61e06-ce4e-4f7c-989f-fde7358fbcfa/e8e61e06-ce4e-4f7c-989f-fde7358fbcfa.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e8e61e06-ce4e-4f7c-989f-fde7358fbcfa/e8e61e06-ce4e-4f7c-989f-fde7358fbcfa.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e8e61e06-ce4e-4f7c-989f-fde7358fbcfa/e8e61e06-ce4e-4f7c-989f-fde7358fbcfa.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Whistleblowers of America</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>​Scams evolve fast your defenses should, too. In this AARP Fraud Watch Network presentation, you’ll get the latest on fraud trends, understand how scammers manipulate emotions and urgency, and walk away with clear, doable strategies and resources to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[​Scams evolve fast your defenses should, too. In this AARP Fraud Watch Network presentation, you’ll get the latest on fraud trends, understand how scammers manipulate emotions and urgency, and walk away with clear, doable strategies and resources to stay safer.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3772</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/86bf15d90c972d46347534bbf303a8b3.jpg"/><itunes:season>4</itunes:season><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Federal Whistleblowers at the   Forefront of Democracy</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/federal-whistleblowers-at-the-forefront-of-democracy--72170292</link><description><![CDATA[Federal workers are the frontline defense between corrupt actors and the American taxpayer. Bound by a sworn oath to the Constitution, they frequently risk their careers and livelihoods to expose powerful wrongdoers. Protecting their due process rights is not just an employment issue it is essential to preserving our democracy and ensuring taxpayers do not pay the price for unchecked corruption.<br /><br />Featuring Jenna Norton &amp; Lanie D’Alessandro]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72170292</guid><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 15:39:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72170292/federal_whistleblowers_at_the_forefront_of_democracy.mp3" length="64746860" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/da1d0a8d-9fd6-4fd3-afe6-33c8309594ff/da1d0a8d-9fd6-4fd3-afe6-33c8309594ff.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/da1d0a8d-9fd6-4fd3-afe6-33c8309594ff/da1d0a8d-9fd6-4fd3-afe6-33c8309594ff.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/da1d0a8d-9fd6-4fd3-afe6-33c8309594ff/da1d0a8d-9fd6-4fd3-afe6-33c8309594ff.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Whistleblowers of America</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Federal workers are the frontline defense between corrupt actors and the American taxpayer. Bound by a sworn oath to the Constitution, they frequently risk their careers and livelihoods to expose powerful wrongdoers. Protecting their due process...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Federal workers are the frontline defense between corrupt actors and the American taxpayer. Bound by a sworn oath to the Constitution, they frequently risk their careers and livelihoods to expose powerful wrongdoers. Protecting their due process rights is not just an employment issue it is essential to preserving our democracy and ensuring taxpayers do not pay the price for unchecked corruption.<br /><br />Featuring Jenna Norton &amp; Lanie D’Alessandro]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4047</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/86bf15d90c972d46347534bbf303a8b3.jpg"/><itunes:season>4</itunes:season><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Guardians of the Planet: Environmental Whistleblowing</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/guardians-of-the-planet-environmental-whistleblowing--69438897</link><description><![CDATA[As pollution, climate change, and ecological crises accelerate, the role of whistleblowers in defending the planet has never been more vital. This roundtable brings together environmental experts, legal advocates, and frontline voices to examine the risks, retaliation, and resilience of those who speak out against contamination, unsafe practices, and environmental harm. From toxic spills to corporate cover-ups, environmental whistleblowers are exposing the hidden costs of negligence and the urgent need for accountability. Join us as we confront the systemic barriers that silence truth-tellers, explore the protections they deserve, and spotlight the courage it takes to challenge powerful interests in the fight for a livable planet.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69438897</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:27:33 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69438897/guardians_of_the_planet_environmental_whistleblowing.mp3" length="55917548" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/fffb981f-54ee-41be-986a-802fc3744e53/fffb981f-54ee-41be-986a-802fc3744e53.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/fffb981f-54ee-41be-986a-802fc3744e53/fffb981f-54ee-41be-986a-802fc3744e53.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/fffb981f-54ee-41be-986a-802fc3744e53/fffb981f-54ee-41be-986a-802fc3744e53.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Whistleblowers of America</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>As pollution, climate change, and ecological crises accelerate, the role of whistleblowers in defending the planet has never been more vital. This roundtable brings together environmental experts, legal advocates, and frontline voices to examine the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[As pollution, climate change, and ecological crises accelerate, the role of whistleblowers in defending the planet has never been more vital. This roundtable brings together environmental experts, legal advocates, and frontline voices to examine the risks, retaliation, and resilience of those who speak out against contamination, unsafe practices, and environmental harm. From toxic spills to corporate cover-ups, environmental whistleblowers are exposing the hidden costs of negligence and the urgent need for accountability. Join us as we confront the systemic barriers that silence truth-tellers, explore the protections they deserve, and spotlight the courage it takes to challenge powerful interests in the fight for a livable planet.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3495</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/86bf15d90c972d46347534bbf303a8b3.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>AI Whistleblowing and the Fight for Accountability</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ai-whistleblowing-and-the-fight-for-accountability--69306014</link><description><![CDATA[As artificial intelligence reshapes industries, governments, and society, the stakes for ethical oversight have never been higher. This roundtable brings together whistleblowers, legal experts, ethicists, and technologists to explore the risks, retaliation, and resilience faced by those who speak out against the misuse of AI.From biased algorithms to national security concerns, AI whistleblowers are exposing the hidden consequences of unchecked innovation. Join us as we examine the systemic barriers to accountability, discuss the urgent need for stronger protections, and spotlight the courage it takes to challenge powerful interests in the digital age.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69306014</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 14:01:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69306014/ai_whistleblowing_and_the_fight_for_accountability.mp3" length="53759082" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/dae051ca-073e-4386-8af6-88292ae656f2/dae051ca-073e-4386-8af6-88292ae656f2.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/dae051ca-073e-4386-8af6-88292ae656f2/dae051ca-073e-4386-8af6-88292ae656f2.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/dae051ca-073e-4386-8af6-88292ae656f2/dae051ca-073e-4386-8af6-88292ae656f2.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Whistleblowers of America</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>As artificial intelligence reshapes industries, governments, and society, the stakes for ethical oversight have never been higher. This roundtable brings together whistleblowers, legal experts, ethicists, and technologists to explore the risks,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[As artificial intelligence reshapes industries, governments, and society, the stakes for ethical oversight have never been higher. This roundtable brings together whistleblowers, legal experts, ethicists, and technologists to explore the risks, retaliation, and resilience faced by those who speak out against the misuse of AI.From biased algorithms to national security concerns, AI whistleblowers are exposing the hidden consequences of unchecked innovation. Join us as we examine the systemic barriers to accountability, discuss the urgent need for stronger protections, and spotlight the courage it takes to challenge powerful interests in the digital age.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3360</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/86bf15d90c972d46347534bbf303a8b3.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Neurodiversity &amp; Whistleblowing</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/neurodiversity-whistleblowing--69291798</link><description><![CDATA[Research has reviewed factors related to employees on the neurodivergent spectrum and how that impacts their performance. It also has implications when they discover wrongdoing and file complaints. This discussion will focus on the definition around neurodivergent and the autism spectrum and how these characteristics and communications style matter in the workplace. Panelists will share information and lead a discussion on neurodivergent whistleblowers who have spoken up when neurotypical colleagues stayed silent, and experienced consequences as a result. Retaliation might have a greater impact on neurodivergent employees who then might be more likely to suffer from depression, anxiety and stress.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69291798</guid><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2026 22:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69291798/neurodiversity_and_whistleblowing_roundtable.mp3" length="62078436" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7816ce60-a519-4456-9fb8-45250784d775/7816ce60-a519-4456-9fb8-45250784d775.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7816ce60-a519-4456-9fb8-45250784d775/7816ce60-a519-4456-9fb8-45250784d775.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7816ce60-a519-4456-9fb8-45250784d775/7816ce60-a519-4456-9fb8-45250784d775.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Whistleblowers of America</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Research has reviewed factors related to employees on the neurodivergent spectrum and how that impacts their performance. It also has implications when they discover wrongdoing and file complaints. This discussion will focus on the definition around...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Research has reviewed factors related to employees on the neurodivergent spectrum and how that impacts their performance. It also has implications when they discover wrongdoing and file complaints. This discussion will focus on the definition around neurodivergent and the autism spectrum and how these characteristics and communications style matter in the workplace. Panelists will share information and lead a discussion on neurodivergent whistleblowers who have spoken up when neurotypical colleagues stayed silent, and experienced consequences as a result. Retaliation might have a greater impact on neurodivergent employees who then might be more likely to suffer from depression, anxiety and stress.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3880</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/86bf15d90c972d46347534bbf303a8b3.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Recovery from Unemployment</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/recovery-from-unemployment--69291784</link><description><![CDATA[Whistleblowers who have been terminated, demoted or blocked from career advancement can also experience periods of prolonged unemployment, underemployment and disability. Rebuilding a career or finding a new pathway to sustainable, gainful employment takes skill and coaching that might be unique depending on industy or profession. This session will focus on redefining one's professional self, recovering from the trauma of retaliaiton and the possibilities of vocational rehabilitation, education, and self-employment. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69291784</guid><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2026 21:59:22 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69291784/recovery_from_unemployment_round_table.mp3" length="55697886" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f876c9fd-25be-4a66-abaf-3ceefae46d2e/f876c9fd-25be-4a66-abaf-3ceefae46d2e.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f876c9fd-25be-4a66-abaf-3ceefae46d2e/f876c9fd-25be-4a66-abaf-3ceefae46d2e.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f876c9fd-25be-4a66-abaf-3ceefae46d2e/f876c9fd-25be-4a66-abaf-3ceefae46d2e.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Whistleblowers of America</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Whistleblowers who have been terminated, demoted or blocked from career advancement can also experience periods of prolonged unemployment, underemployment and disability. Rebuilding a career or finding a new pathway to sustainable, gainful employment...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Whistleblowers who have been terminated, demoted or blocked from career advancement can also experience periods of prolonged unemployment, underemployment and disability. Rebuilding a career or finding a new pathway to sustainable, gainful employment takes skill and coaching that might be unique depending on industy or profession. This session will focus on redefining one's professional self, recovering from the trauma of retaliaiton and the possibilities of vocational rehabilitation, education, and self-employment. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3482</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>employment,whistleblower,whistleblowing</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/86bf15d90c972d46347534bbf303a8b3.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Whistleblowers and Worship: Engaging the faith based community for support</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/whistleblowers-and-worship-engaging-the-faith-based-community-for-support--69261337</link><description><![CDATA[Whistleblower mental health and resilience is a very important conversation, esapecially when disclosures impact community. How can the faith-based communities and their leaders be involved in supporting the whistleblower through the process and how can they help with the struggles people face when trying to do the right thing. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69261337</guid><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 16:58:33 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69261337/whistleblowers_and_worship_engaging_the_faith_based_community.mp3" length="63763829" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ebbeb9b4-2f29-4082-98a9-0a50cbe617d0/ebbeb9b4-2f29-4082-98a9-0a50cbe617d0.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ebbeb9b4-2f29-4082-98a9-0a50cbe617d0/ebbeb9b4-2f29-4082-98a9-0a50cbe617d0.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ebbeb9b4-2f29-4082-98a9-0a50cbe617d0/ebbeb9b4-2f29-4082-98a9-0a50cbe617d0.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Whistleblowers of America</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Whistleblower mental health and resilience is a very important conversation, esapecially when disclosures impact community. How can the faith-based communities and their leaders be involved in supporting the whistleblower through the process and how...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Whistleblower mental health and resilience is a very important conversation, esapecially when disclosures impact community. How can the faith-based communities and their leaders be involved in supporting the whistleblower through the process and how can they help with the struggles people face when trying to do the right thing. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3986</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>faith,whistleblower,whistleblowing</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/86bf15d90c972d46347534bbf303a8b3.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>March RoundTable Spouses Speak: Living with Whistleblowers</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/march-roundtable-spouses-speak-living-with-whistleblowers--65358070</link><description><![CDATA[We know that whistleblowing impacts a family because economic decisions must be made that involve finances and social status. Whistleblowers have discussed how important their families have been to them during the process. But we also know that not all families survive the stress and many whistleblowers face divorce and additional challenges to parenting. This session will bring together the spouses of whistleblowers to hear their perspectives and what would be more helpful to them as they navigated this journey, which they often did not see coming. Featuring: Karen Carson, Kelly Paxton and Madeline Tenenbaum]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65358070</guid><pubDate>Sat, 05 Apr 2025 01:58:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65358070/march_roundtable_spouses_speak_living_with_whistleblowers.mp3" length="59842483" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1cbd27f7-72da-4c1d-a485-d80f03c99c67/1cbd27f7-72da-4c1d-a485-d80f03c99c67.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1cbd27f7-72da-4c1d-a485-d80f03c99c67/1cbd27f7-72da-4c1d-a485-d80f03c99c67.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1cbd27f7-72da-4c1d-a485-d80f03c99c67/1cbd27f7-72da-4c1d-a485-d80f03c99c67.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Whistleblowers of America</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We know that whistleblowing impacts a family because economic decisions must be made that involve finances and social status. Whistleblowers have discussed how important their families have been to them during the process. But we also know that not...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We know that whistleblowing impacts a family because economic decisions must be made that involve finances and social status. Whistleblowers have discussed how important their families have been to them during the process. But we also know that not all families survive the stress and many whistleblowers face divorce and additional challenges to parenting. This session will bring together the spouses of whistleblowers to hear their perspectives and what would be more helpful to them as they navigated this journey, which they often did not see coming. Featuring: Karen Carson, Kelly Paxton and Madeline Tenenbaum]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3741</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/86bf15d90c972d46347534bbf303a8b3.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Journalist-Whistleblower Relationship Rules</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-journalist-whistleblower-relationship-rules--65358066</link><description><![CDATA[Journalists and whistleblowers need each other, but what are the rules of engagement? Whistleblowers are motivated to tell their stories but knowing when you are ready to go public is important to success. It takes planning, research preparation, content development and editorial approval before a story goes to press.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65358066</guid><pubDate>Sat, 05 Apr 2025 01:57:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65358066/whistleblower_relationship_rules_roundtable.mp3" length="58049918" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/fc6712af-38ed-4589-88ee-d2dea11e10d2/fc6712af-38ed-4589-88ee-d2dea11e10d2.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/fc6712af-38ed-4589-88ee-d2dea11e10d2/fc6712af-38ed-4589-88ee-d2dea11e10d2.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/fc6712af-38ed-4589-88ee-d2dea11e10d2/fc6712af-38ed-4589-88ee-d2dea11e10d2.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Whistleblowers of America</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Journalists and whistleblowers need each other, but what are the rules of engagement? Whistleblowers are motivated to tell their stories but knowing when you are ready to go public is important to success. It takes planning, research preparation,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Journalists and whistleblowers need each other, but what are the rules of engagement? Whistleblowers are motivated to tell their stories but knowing when you are ready to go public is important to success. It takes planning, research preparation, content development and editorial approval before a story goes to press.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3629</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/86bf15d90c972d46347534bbf303a8b3.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Exposing Dirty Money</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/exposing-dirty-money--65358061</link><description><![CDATA[What is dirty money and how do we know when taxpayer or shareholder money is being misused or stolen? This group of financial sector experts will discuss their cases and the issues that they have faced in going to the SEC, CFTC and FINRA for assistance and support. What do we as consumers need to know about ditry money? <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65358061</guid><pubDate>Sat, 05 Apr 2025 01:56:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65358061/exposing_dirty_money_feat_everett_stern_simon_andriesz_and_elan_moas_1.mp3" length="61021760" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ada1d11b-4599-4ca7-b37e-aa0fecef3392/ada1d11b-4599-4ca7-b37e-aa0fecef3392.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ada1d11b-4599-4ca7-b37e-aa0fecef3392/ada1d11b-4599-4ca7-b37e-aa0fecef3392.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ada1d11b-4599-4ca7-b37e-aa0fecef3392/ada1d11b-4599-4ca7-b37e-aa0fecef3392.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Whistleblowers of America</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>What is dirty money and how do we know when taxpayer or shareholder money is being misused or stolen? This group of financial sector experts will discuss their cases and the issues that they have faced in going to the SEC, CFTC and FINRA for...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[What is dirty money and how do we know when taxpayer or shareholder money is being misused or stolen? This group of financial sector experts will discuss their cases and the issues that they have faced in going to the SEC, CFTC and FINRA for assistance and support. What do we as consumers need to know about ditry money? <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3814</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/86bf15d90c972d46347534bbf303a8b3.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>veteran-suicide-lawsuits-roundtable</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/veteran-suicide-lawsuits-roundtable--63242345</link><description><![CDATA[November Roundtable featuring: Peter G. Bertling Attorney, Wrongful Death Expert. Ami Neiberger, Public Relations Consultant. LaShanda Moon, Surviving spouse of Army Vet Jason Moon and of course Jackie Garrick.<br /><br />Wrongful Death Lawsuits When a Veteran Dies by Suicide will explore the role veterans'families and whistleblowers can play when survivors hold VA accountable for not living up to their promised standards of suicide care. When a veteran dies by suicide after seeking care at a VA facility and the staff were not properly trained or ready to implement the treatment protocols required and no one is held responsible, then veterans will continue to die in the gap. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63242345</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 2024 17:57:22 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63242345/veteran_suicide_lawsuits_roundtable.mp3" length="61141468" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/44fdf2ae-68e5-4c3d-9201-b49f6254b64c/44fdf2ae-68e5-4c3d-9201-b49f6254b64c.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/44fdf2ae-68e5-4c3d-9201-b49f6254b64c/44fdf2ae-68e5-4c3d-9201-b49f6254b64c.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/44fdf2ae-68e5-4c3d-9201-b49f6254b64c/44fdf2ae-68e5-4c3d-9201-b49f6254b64c.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Whistleblowers of America</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>November Roundtable featuring: Peter G. Bertling Attorney, Wrongful Death Expert. Ami Neiberger, Public Relations Consultant. LaShanda Moon, Surviving spouse of Army Vet Jason Moon and of course Jackie Garrick.

Wrongful Death Lawsuits When a Veteran...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[November Roundtable featuring: Peter G. Bertling Attorney, Wrongful Death Expert. Ami Neiberger, Public Relations Consultant. LaShanda Moon, Surviving spouse of Army Vet Jason Moon and of course Jackie Garrick.<br /><br />Wrongful Death Lawsuits When a Veteran Dies by Suicide will explore the role veterans'families and whistleblowers can play when survivors hold VA accountable for not living up to their promised standards of suicide care. When a veteran dies by suicide after seeking care at a VA facility and the staff were not properly trained or ready to implement the treatment protocols required and no one is held responsible, then veterans will continue to die in the gap. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3822</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>health,mental,mentalhealth,suicide,va,veteran,veteranaffairs,whistleblower,whistleblowing</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/86bf15d90c972d46347534bbf303a8b3.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Breaking the Blue Wall of Silence</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/breaking-the-blue-wall-of-silence--62672775</link><description><![CDATA[Breaking the Blue Wall of Silence has been deadly for some and life-altering for others while crimes go under-reported or covered up in an area of growing police suspicions. How can law enforcement officers help each other heal and address major issues in their profession and live healthy, safe lives. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62672775</guid><pubDate>Sat, 09 Nov 2024 03:46:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62672775/breaking_the_blue_wall_of_silence.mp3" length="37632218" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/53db797f-1092-452f-a581-71661e446387/53db797f-1092-452f-a581-71661e446387.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/53db797f-1092-452f-a581-71661e446387/53db797f-1092-452f-a581-71661e446387.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/53db797f-1092-452f-a581-71661e446387/53db797f-1092-452f-a581-71661e446387.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Whistleblowers of America</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Breaking the Blue Wall of Silence has been deadly for some and life-altering for others while crimes go under-reported or covered up in an area of growing police suspicions. How can law enforcement officers help each other heal and address major...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Breaking the Blue Wall of Silence has been deadly for some and life-altering for others while crimes go under-reported or covered up in an area of growing police suspicions. How can law enforcement officers help each other heal and address major issues in their profession and live healthy, safe lives. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2353</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/86bf15d90c972d46347534bbf303a8b3.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Intergenerational Transmission of Trauma to the Children of Whistleblowers</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-intergenerational-transmission-of-trauma-to-the-children-of-whistleblowers--62672774</link><description><![CDATA[Whistleblower families make sacrifices and suffer the victimization along with the employee. They give up socioeconomic status, live in fear of retaliation, worry about home security, but they do not always understand the nature of the whistleblowing and the prolonged court cases that are sometimes under seal.  Children are aware of cyberbullies and doxing that means that they have to change their lifestyle and limit socialization.  Family members can feel helpless, hopeless and ineffective.  Often they are hospitalized and in treatment for depression and anxiety.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62672774</guid><pubDate>Sat, 09 Nov 2024 03:45:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62672774/trauma_to_the_children_of_whistleblowers_roundtable.mp3" length="86117612" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/af7ac1ad-aaa8-4994-8a86-1a8ea22716bc/af7ac1ad-aaa8-4994-8a86-1a8ea22716bc.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/af7ac1ad-aaa8-4994-8a86-1a8ea22716bc/af7ac1ad-aaa8-4994-8a86-1a8ea22716bc.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/af7ac1ad-aaa8-4994-8a86-1a8ea22716bc/af7ac1ad-aaa8-4994-8a86-1a8ea22716bc.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Whistleblowers of America</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Whistleblower families make sacrifices and suffer the victimization along with the employee. They give up socioeconomic status, live in fear of retaliation, worry about home security, but they do not always understand the nature of the whistleblowing...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Whistleblower families make sacrifices and suffer the victimization along with the employee. They give up socioeconomic status, live in fear of retaliation, worry about home security, but they do not always understand the nature of the whistleblowing and the prolonged court cases that are sometimes under seal.  Children are aware of cyberbullies and doxing that means that they have to change their lifestyle and limit socialization.  Family members can feel helpless, hopeless and ineffective.  Often they are hospitalized and in treatment for depression and anxiety.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5383</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/86bf15d90c972d46347534bbf303a8b3.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Women in Leadership</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/women-in-leadership--62672776</link><description><![CDATA[Women in business can face many challenges, especially when competing for contracts and clients. They must cope with gender biases and stereotypes, break glass ceilings and ward off sexual harassment to be successful. What can be done to ensure that women can be hired, mentored  and promoted so that they can win business and build companies?]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62672776</guid><pubDate>Sat, 09 Nov 2024 03:38:49 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62672776/women_in_leadership_roundtable.mp3" length="59219927" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/498837a5-48e8-433b-ba3e-d11d9c7730cb/498837a5-48e8-433b-ba3e-d11d9c7730cb.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/498837a5-48e8-433b-ba3e-d11d9c7730cb/498837a5-48e8-433b-ba3e-d11d9c7730cb.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/498837a5-48e8-433b-ba3e-d11d9c7730cb/498837a5-48e8-433b-ba3e-d11d9c7730cb.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Whistleblowers of America</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Women in business can face many challenges, especially when competing for contracts and clients. They must cope with gender biases and stereotypes, break glass ceilings and ward off sexual harassment to be successful. What can be done to ensure that...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Women in business can face many challenges, especially when competing for contracts and clients. They must cope with gender biases and stereotypes, break glass ceilings and ward off sexual harassment to be successful. What can be done to ensure that women can be hired, mentored  and promoted so that they can win business and build companies?]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3702</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/86bf15d90c972d46347534bbf303a8b3.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Whistleblowing While Black</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/whistleblowing-while-black--62668728</link><description><![CDATA[What role does race play when reporting fraud, waste, and abuse? Where do Diversity and Inclusion programs fail and what is a better way forward? According to a Politico article, it is a different experience for people of color, especially women, when it comes to being believed. It goes on to say, “Silicon Valley has been under pressure for years to diversify its workforce, but companies often don’t do enough to ensure the women of color joining its ranks have the resources and support they need to adjust to a hegemonic internal culture, the whistleblowers say.”  <br /><br />What can we do to make it safer for minorities in government or the private sector to be able to speak?]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62668728</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 Nov 2024 18:13:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62668728/whistleblowing_while_black.mp3" length="65655379" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8a0ea4e4-e30b-4b64-b67a-999efdc1137d/8a0ea4e4-e30b-4b64-b67a-999efdc1137d.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8a0ea4e4-e30b-4b64-b67a-999efdc1137d/8a0ea4e4-e30b-4b64-b67a-999efdc1137d.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8a0ea4e4-e30b-4b64-b67a-999efdc1137d/8a0ea4e4-e30b-4b64-b67a-999efdc1137d.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Whistleblowers of America</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>What role does race play when reporting fraud, waste, and abuse? Where do Diversity and Inclusion programs fail and what is a better way forward? According to a Politico article, it is a different experience for people of color, especially women, when...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[What role does race play when reporting fraud, waste, and abuse? Where do Diversity and Inclusion programs fail and what is a better way forward? According to a Politico article, it is a different experience for people of color, especially women, when it comes to being believed. It goes on to say, “Silicon Valley has been under pressure for years to diversify its workforce, but companies often don’t do enough to ensure the women of color joining its ranks have the resources and support they need to adjust to a hegemonic internal culture, the whistleblowers say.”  <br /><br />What can we do to make it safer for minorities in government or the private sector to be able to speak?]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4104</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/86bf15d90c972d46347534bbf303a8b3.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Stigma of Whistleblowing Within NonProfits</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-stigma-of-whistleblowing-within-nonprofits--62668687</link><description><![CDATA[Nonprofits are not immune to corruption or bullies. They are like any other workplace. However, for the whistleblower who joins such a team, there can be an even more complicated path to disclosing wrongdoing because of the risk to the entire mission. There is a commitment to the goals and objectives of the organization. Its beneficiaries rely upon the services provided and if the whistleblowing causes the mission to be impacted, the whistleblower can suffer even greater consequences of guilt and moral injury when problems are not fixed. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62668687</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 Nov 2024 18:12:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62668687/the_stigma_of_whistleblowing_within_nonprofits.mp3" length="67752039" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4af366bd-cc2c-4532-8c34-a5608282f247/4af366bd-cc2c-4532-8c34-a5608282f247.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4af366bd-cc2c-4532-8c34-a5608282f247/4af366bd-cc2c-4532-8c34-a5608282f247.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4af366bd-cc2c-4532-8c34-a5608282f247/4af366bd-cc2c-4532-8c34-a5608282f247.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Whistleblowers of America</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Nonprofits are not immune to corruption or bullies. They are like any other workplace. However, for the whistleblower who joins such a team, there can be an even more complicated path to disclosing wrongdoing because of the risk to the entire mission....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Nonprofits are not immune to corruption or bullies. They are like any other workplace. However, for the whistleblower who joins such a team, there can be an even more complicated path to disclosing wrongdoing because of the risk to the entire mission. There is a commitment to the goals and objectives of the organization. Its beneficiaries rely upon the services provided and if the whistleblowing causes the mission to be impacted, the whistleblower can suffer even greater consequences of guilt and moral injury when problems are not fixed. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4235</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/86bf15d90c972d46347534bbf303a8b3.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>All about FIOAs</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/all-about-fioas--62668686</link><description><![CDATA[Join us for an insightful webinar on the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This session will explore how whistleblowers, advocates, and the public can effectively use FOIA requests to uncover vital government information, promote transparency, and hold institutions accountable. Learn the steps to file FOIA requests, understand your rights, and discover how accessing government records can support whistleblowing efforts.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62668686</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 Nov 2024 18:09:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62668686/all_about_foia_oct_roundtable.mp3" length="70888918" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/31ed5eb8-afd5-4911-9f0d-fbaf523259eb/31ed5eb8-afd5-4911-9f0d-fbaf523259eb.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/31ed5eb8-afd5-4911-9f0d-fbaf523259eb/31ed5eb8-afd5-4911-9f0d-fbaf523259eb.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/31ed5eb8-afd5-4911-9f0d-fbaf523259eb/31ed5eb8-afd5-4911-9f0d-fbaf523259eb.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Whistleblowers of America</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join us for an insightful webinar on the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This session will explore how whistleblowers, advocates, and the public can effectively use FOIA requests to uncover vital government information, promote transparency, and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join us for an insightful webinar on the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This session will explore how whistleblowers, advocates, and the public can effectively use FOIA requests to uncover vital government information, promote transparency, and hold institutions accountable. Learn the steps to file FOIA requests, understand your rights, and discover how accessing government records can support whistleblowing efforts.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4431</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/86bf15d90c972d46347534bbf303a8b3.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Whistleblower Psychology and Neurology of the Bullied Brain</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-whistleblower-psychology-and-neurology-of-the-bullied-brain--62667746</link><description><![CDATA[Join us for a supportive session exploring the psychological and neurological impacts of bullying on whistleblowers. We'll delve into the mental health challenges, including stress, anxiety, and trauma, and provide tools and strategies for resilience and recovery. This session aims to offer a compassionate space for healing and empowerment.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62667746</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 Nov 2024 17:46:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62667746/the_whistleblower_psychology_and_neurology_of_the_bullied_brain.mp3" length="63410169" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e4fc8584-f306-4d42-b3be-845bdd37461a/e4fc8584-f306-4d42-b3be-845bdd37461a.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e4fc8584-f306-4d42-b3be-845bdd37461a/e4fc8584-f306-4d42-b3be-845bdd37461a.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e4fc8584-f306-4d42-b3be-845bdd37461a/e4fc8584-f306-4d42-b3be-845bdd37461a.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Whistleblowers of America</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join us for a supportive session exploring the psychological and neurological impacts of bullying on whistleblowers. We'll delve into the mental health challenges, including stress, anxiety, and trauma, and provide tools and strategies for resilience...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join us for a supportive session exploring the psychological and neurological impacts of bullying on whistleblowers. We'll delve into the mental health challenges, including stress, anxiety, and trauma, and provide tools and strategies for resilience and recovery. This session aims to offer a compassionate space for healing and empowerment.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3964</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/86bf15d90c972d46347534bbf303a8b3.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Congress and the Make it Safe Coalition Legislative priorities</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/congress-and-the-make-it-safe-coalition-legislative-priorities--62667744</link><description><![CDATA[As National Whistleblower Day approaches on July 30th, this Roundtable will review the MISC activities to improve laws that are designed to protect employees from retaliation. There are dozens of laws in the US, leading to coverage gaps, confusion and loopholes that leave employees vulnerable and reduces transparency and accountability. Whistleblowers of America works with its partners to address these problems with elected officials. Join the conversation and see where your advocacy can help.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62667744</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 Nov 2024 17:33:57 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62667744/july_roundtable_congress_and_the_make_it_safe_coalition_legislative_priorities.mp3" length="55624584" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/03b29c85-de50-43b6-bf1d-94c293426bed/03b29c85-de50-43b6-bf1d-94c293426bed.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/03b29c85-de50-43b6-bf1d-94c293426bed/03b29c85-de50-43b6-bf1d-94c293426bed.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/03b29c85-de50-43b6-bf1d-94c293426bed/03b29c85-de50-43b6-bf1d-94c293426bed.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Whistleblowers of America</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>As National Whistleblower Day approaches on July 30th, this Roundtable will review the MISC activities to improve laws that are designed to protect employees from retaliation. There are dozens of laws in the US, leading to coverage gaps, confusion and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[As National Whistleblower Day approaches on July 30th, this Roundtable will review the MISC activities to improve laws that are designed to protect employees from retaliation. There are dozens of laws in the US, leading to coverage gaps, confusion and loopholes that leave employees vulnerable and reduces transparency and accountability. Whistleblowers of America works with its partners to address these problems with elected officials. Join the conversation and see where your advocacy can help.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3477</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/86bf15d90c972d46347534bbf303a8b3.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>National security is under attack when whistleblowers are attacked</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/national-security-is-under-attack-when-whistleblowers-are-attacked--62667745</link><description><![CDATA[Employees working in the national security space face greater conflicts when trying to expose wrongdoing while still protecting our democratic values and principles.  How can whistleblowers do the right thing when there are threats to their safety, security clearances and the public interest.  What should be reported and what is classified. What are the real problems we face in protecting national interests?]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62667745</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 Nov 2024 17:16:59 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62667745/national_security_is_under_attack_when_whistleblowers_are_attacked.mp3" length="54602363" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3b9ef058-a701-4cde-b003-39082abda572/3b9ef058-a701-4cde-b003-39082abda572.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3b9ef058-a701-4cde-b003-39082abda572/3b9ef058-a701-4cde-b003-39082abda572.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3b9ef058-a701-4cde-b003-39082abda572/3b9ef058-a701-4cde-b003-39082abda572.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Whistleblowers of America</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Employees working in the national security space face greater conflicts when trying to expose wrongdoing while still protecting our democratic values and principles.  How can whistleblowers do the right thing when there are threats to their safety,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Employees working in the national security space face greater conflicts when trying to expose wrongdoing while still protecting our democratic values and principles.  How can whistleblowers do the right thing when there are threats to their safety, security clearances and the public interest.  What should be reported and what is classified. What are the real problems we face in protecting national interests?]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3413</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c8390adbe5bf396b8dee3af80b670a5a.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
