American Whistleblower Podcast

🎙️ In This Episode of American WhistleblowerDr. Joe speaks with Randall M. Fox, the founding chief of New York's Taxpayer Protection Bureau, about one of the largest tax fraud cases in U.S. history—the Sprint case. Randy shares his journey from Big Law to public service and breaks down the intricacies of prosecuting corporate tax fraud under the False Claims Act.They explore how whistleblowers helped expose Sprint’s multi-million-dollar scheme to avoid collecting state sales tax, why New York remains one of the few states to apply whistleblower laws to tax fraud, and how evolving legislation continues to shape the future of fraud enforcement.From the use of Indian reservations for contraband sales to complex tax allocation schemes in high-end retail, this eye-opening discussion illustrates just how much fraud goes unnoticed—and the vital role whistleblowers play in protecting the public.🔖 Topics Covered :• Sprint’s $330 Million Tax Fraud Case• The Power of New York’s False Claims Act• How Whistleblowers Trigger Major Investigations• “Queen for a Day” Agreements & Legal Limits• Evolving Tax Allocation Rules Since 2015• Fraud in Indian Reservations & Contraband Sales• High-End Retail & Tax Evasion Schemes• Intent and Knowledge in Tax Fraud Cases• The Future of Whistleblower Legislation• Challenges Facing Multi-State Tax Reporting• Why Whistleblower Protections Must Improve📌 Hashtags:#BradHart #PharmacyWhistleblower #PBMCorruption #DrugPricingScandal #IndependentPharmacy #InsulinCosts #ForestParkPharmacy #HealthcareReform #BigPharma #CVSMonopoly #PrescriptionFraud #PharmacyBenefitManagers #AmericanWhistleblowerPodcast#RandallFox #TaxFraud #WhistleblowerLaw #FalseClaimsAct #SprintTaxCase #HealthcareFraud #LegalLoopholes #NewYorkTaxLaw #WhistleblowerProtections #FraudEnforcement #BigLawToJustice #DrJoePiacentile #ExposeFraud #TaxpayerProtection #CorporateAccountability #PharmaKickbacks #MedicalWhistleblowers #JusticeForPatients

🎙️ In This Episode of American WhistleblowerDr. Joe Piacentile sits down with Brad Hart, a pharmacist and co-owner of Forest Park Pharmacy in Fort Worth, Texas, whose fight against corrupt pharmacy pricing models has made him a powerful voice for reform in America’s healthcare system.Brad shares his journey from local pharmacist to outspoken advocate, revealing how Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs)—the middlemen in drug pricing—are squeezing out independent pharmacies, manipulating prices, and misleading both patients and providers.Through real-world examples, Brad and Dr. Joe expose how patients are often charged more with insurance than without it, how insulin pricing has become a national disgrace, and why PBM-controlled systems like those at CVS are driving a healthcare crisis.Together, they break down the smoke and mirrors behind prescription pricing, including Most Favored Nation clauses, manufacturer kickbacks, and government loopholes that enrich a few while devastating many. This conversation pulls back the curtain on one of the most broken elements of American healthcare—and the people risking everything to fix it.🔖 Topics Covered:• Drug Pricing Manipulation by PBMs• Why Independent Pharmacies Are Disappearing• The Hidden Cost of “Using Insurance”• CVS & Vertical Monopolies in Healthcare• Real-Life Examples of Overpriced Medications• Insulin Pricing Injustice & Manufacturer Kickbacks• Most Favored Nation Clauses & Legal Loopholes• How Big Pharma & PBMs Influence Policy• The Moral Mission of Serving Patients Fairly• What Needs to Change to Save Local Pharmacies📌 Hashtags:#BradHart #PharmacyWhistleblower #PBMCorruption #DrugPricingScandal #IndependentPharmacy #InsulinCosts #ForestParkPharmacy #HealthcareReform #BigPharma #CVSMonopoly #PrescriptionFraud #PharmacyBenefitManagers #AmericanWhistleblowerPodcast #TransparencyInHealthcare #JusticeForPatients #AffordableMedicine #PharmacistVoices #HealthcareAccess #DrJoePiacentile #PharmaKickbacks #InsuranceFraud #DrugPricingCrisis #FaithInPharmacy #MedicalWhistleblowers #ReformPBMs #MedicationAccess #PharmacyTruth #TexasPharmacy #PatientProtection #PharmaceuticalReform

🎙️ In This Episode of American WhistleblowerDr. Joe Piacentile sits down with Dr. Carl Elliott, a physician, ethicist, and whistleblower who exposed the ethical breakdowns surrounding the tragic death of Dan Markingson, a mentally ill young man enrolled in a controversial clinical trial at the University of Minnesota. What began as a quiet concern about informed consent spiraled into a public outcry, legislative investigations, and a deep reckoning with the failures of academic medicine.Dr. Elliott recounts the chilling details of the Markingson case, the institutional cover-ups that followed, and the resistance he encountered from colleagues and administrators. As both a professor and journalist, Carl became an unlikely but relentless advocate, determined to expose how vulnerable patients were being exploited for research—and how the university system closed ranks instead of correcting course.Together, Dr. Joe and Dr. Elliott examine the ethical landscape of clinical research, the personal cost of whistleblowing, and the broader implications of a system where profit, prestige, and politics often override patient welfare. Their conversation also touches on the emotional burden carried by whistleblowers, the historical legacy of unethical studies, and the role of ethics education in preventing future tragedies.🔍 Topics Covered• The Dan Markingson Case: What Really Happened• Informed Consent & Vulnerable Populations in Research• Whistleblower Isolation in Academic Institutions• The Pharmaceutical Industry & Ethical Blind Spots• The University of Minnesota’s Response & Cover-Up• Media Silence and Institutional Resistance• The Psychological Toll of Speaking Out• Historical Scandals & Ethical Lessons• Philosophy, Ethics, and the Legacy of Advocacy• Legislative Inquiries and Unfinished Justice#CarlElliott #DanMarkingson #Whistleblower #MedicalEthics #InformedConsent #UniversityOfMinnesota #ClinicalTrials #PharmaScandal #Bioethics #ResearchAbuse #WhistleblowerCourage #PatientAdvocacy #MentalHealthEthics #AcademicMedicine #InstitutionalFailure #JusticeInMedicine #DrJoePiacentile #AmericanWhistleblowerPodcast #TruthToPower #MedicalResearch #EthicalOversight #PhilosophyInMedicine #HealthcareCorruption #ClinicalTrialEthics #PsychologicalToll #EthicalWhistleblowing #MarkingsonCase #ResearchAccountability #AdvocacyMatters

🎙️ In This Episode of American WhistleblowerDr. Joe Piacentile sits down with Dr. Eithan Haim, a surgeon-turned-whistleblower who exposed controversial gender-affirming procedures on minors at Texas Children’s Hospital. What began as a medical ethics concern escalated into a federal investigation, multiple indictments, and a media firestorm that tested the limits of truth, justice, and personal resilience.Eithan opens up about his background, medical training, and the moral crossroads that led him to take a stand. He and Dr. Joe explore the fallout from his decision to speak out, including gag orders, DOJ scrutiny, and the institutional pushback he faced from powerful entities connected to Baylor College of Medicine and Texas politics.The conversation dives deep into the ethical challenges within pediatric medicine, the role of the media in shaping narratives, and the broader implications of whistleblowing in an increasingly polarized healthcare system. From exposing HIPAA violations to uncovering political conflicts of interest, Eithan’s story is a testament to the personal cost of confronting corruption—and the courage required to defend vulnerable patients.Together, Dr. Joe and Dr. Haim reflect on the intersection of faith, law, and medicine, highlighting the toll whistleblowers pay and the critical importance of transparency in protecting public trust.🔖 Topics Covered:• Gender-Affirming Surgeries on Minors at Texas Children’s• Medical Ethics & Whistleblower Dilemmas• HIPAA Violations & Federal Investigations• DOJ Involvement & Legal Gag Orders• Conflicts of Interest: Baylor College, Political Ties & Tina Ansari• Media Narratives vs. Medical Realities• Faith, Family Support & Moral Courage in Healthcare• The Personal Toll of Legal Battles• COVID-Era Medical Policies and Transparency Failures📌 Hashtags:#EithanHaim #Whistleblower #MedicalEthics #TexasChildrensHospital #GenderAffirmingCare #ChildProtection #HealthcareFraud #HIPAAViolations #BaylorCollegeOfMedicine #DOJ #FaithInMedicine #LegalSystem #Corruption #Indictment #GagOrder #WhistleblowerCourage #TransparencyMatters #MedicalJustice #DrJoePiacentile #AmericanWhistleblowerPodcast #TransgenderSurgery #MediaNarratives #TexasLaw #COVID19Medicine #Resilience #FamilySupport #JusticeInMedicine #SocietalChallenges #EthicalMedicine #WhistleblowingJourney

🎙️ In This Episode of American WhistleblowerDr. Joe Piacentile sits down with David S. Stone—a seasoned trial lawyer, Harvard Law graduate, and Broadway producer—for a dynamic and insightful conversation that bridges high-stakes litigation, whistleblower advocacy, and the world of theater.David shares his upbringing in Cambridge and the intellectual influence of his psychiatrist father, along with formative moments at Harvard Law that laid the groundwork for a career marked by complex whistleblower litigation. The conversation explores the evolution of the False Claims Act, the challenges posed by shifting political climates—especially during the Trump administration—and the high-pressure world of legal strategy, including David’s pivotal role in securing a $10 million jury award against AOL.But David’s story extends beyond the courtroom. He and Dr. Joe explore his passion for storytelling, from his participation in the Maccabee Games to producing Broadway plays and Sundance-featured documentaries. They discuss the emotional complexity of staying authentic, the economics of theater, and upcoming projects involving Al Pacino.Whether it’s navigating sealed federal cases, shaping trial narratives, or producing meaningful art, David Stone offers a rare perspective on the intersections of law, life, and purpose.🔖 Topics Covered:• Navigating the False Claims Act & Government Intervention• Legal Strategy in High-Stakes Trials: The AOL Case• The Halliburton Challenge at the Supreme Court• From Whistleblower Law to Broadway Productions• Mentorship, Authenticity & the Power of Storytelling• The Economics of Theater and Producing with Purpose📌 Hashtags:#DavidStone #FalseClaimsAct #Whistleblower #HarvardLaw #LegalStrategy #TrialLawyer #SupremeCourt #AOLCase #PatentInfringement #Litigation #BroadwayProducer #MaccabeeGames #SundanceFilms #TheaterEconomics #LegalMentorship #AlPacino #AuthenticityMatters #LegalChallenges #GovernmentIntervention #WhistleblowerLaw #JoePiacentile #AmericanWhistleblowerPodcast #LegalPhilosophy #LifeOfALawyer #CreativeJourney #LawAndTheArts #LegalCareers #TrumpAdministration #SealedCases #DocumentaryFilm

🎙️ In This Episode of American WhistleblowerDr. Joe Piacentile sits down with Robert A. Magnanini, a distinguished attorney and former military intelligence officer, for a powerful conversation that weaves together personal history, war, law, and whistleblower advocacy.From his Italian and Scottish roots to the military experiences that shaped his worldview, Bob opens up about the critical choices between a future in intelligence or law, and how he ultimately transitioned into a legal career focused on whistleblower protection and the False Claims Act.He shares gripping firsthand accounts of his time during the invasion of Panama, including reflections on military operations, the controversial use of white phosphorus, and the emotional weight of duty. The episode also traces Bob’s legal evolution—from his work at Boies Schiller, to the founding of Stone and Magnanini, to his fierce advocacy for whistleblowers in healthcare fraud and pharmaceutical litigation.Together, Bob and Dr. Joe explore the psychological toll of coming forward, the complex legal terrain of sealed cases and government intervention, and the importance of strong legal representation when taking on powerful institutions. 🔖 Topics Covered:• Military to Law: A Whistleblower’s Journey• Behind the DaVita Dialysis Exposé• Legal Settlements, Retaliation, and Government Oversight• The Emotional & Ethical Cost of Telling the Truth#Whistleblower #MilitaryService #FamilyHistory #ImmigrationStory #LegalJourney #PersonalStories #EducationMatters #CIAHistory #CareerPaths #WarExperiences #MilitaryIntelligence #LawSchoolLife #PanamaInvasion #WhitePhosphorus #LegalCareer #MilitaryToLaw #CareerTransition #LawChallenges #WorkLifeBalance #FalseClaimsAct #LegalCases #BoiesSchiller #StoneAndMagnanini #RetaliationClaims #HealthcareFraud #LegalSettlements #PharmaAccountability #GovernmentOversight #MedicalMalpractice #EmotionalToll #LegalRepresentation

In this eye-opening and in-depth episode of The American Whistleblower Podcast, Dr. Joseph Piacentile — physician, attorney, and longtime whistleblower advocate — is joined by a powerhouse voice in financial integrity: Edward "Ted" Siedle, forensic investment, former SEC attorney and one of the most prolific financial whistleblowers in U.S. history.Together, they explore the dark underbelly of pension fraud, financial mismanagement, and systemic corruption — exposing how state governments, Wall Street giants, and even federal agencies have failed to protect public funds and retirement security.Ted Siedle shares personal reflections on the politically motivated murder of his father in Uganda, his lifelong pursuit of financial justice, and how he’s leveraging crowdfunding to investigate fraud where regulators won’t. From the Rhode Island pension disaster to his historic $350 million whistleblower case against JP Morgan, Siedle reveals how corruption often hides in plain sight — and how forensic investigation can bring it to light.The conversation also sounds the alarm on Minnesota’s pension system, revealing shocking underreporting of fees, media silence, and lack of federal oversight. Ed Seidel joins the conversation to unpack innovative solutions, including the proposed creation of a Department of Pension Efficiency to enforce ethical standards and protect taxpayer dollars.📌 Topics Covered:-The rise of financial whistleblowing and its legal framework-How crowdfunding forensic investigations is changing the game-The Rhode Island pension scandal and Gina Raimondo’s Wall Street ties-Inside the JP Morgan case and its $350M whistleblower settlement-Minnesota’s pension failures and political cover-ups-SEC inaction and the urgent need for federal oversight-Why crypto in pension funds is a recipe for disaster-Honoring the legacy of integrity in financial stewardship⚠️ This episode is a masterclass in accountability, transparency, and the fight for ethical finance — from the front lines of whistleblower justice.🎧 Follow us to stay updated on follow-up investigations and future episodes.#Whistleblower #PensionFraud #TedSiedle #EdSeidel #WallStreet #JPMorgan #MinnesotaPension #GinaRaimondo #SEC #CrowdfundingInvestigations #FinancialMisconduct #PensionOversight #ForensicFinance #AmericanWhistleblowerPodcast #DrJosephPiacentile #PublicAccountability #Transparency #CryptoRisks #RetirementSecurity

In this powerful and urgent episode, Dr. Joseph Piacentile — physician, attorney, and longtime whistleblower advocate — sits down with Dr. Robert E. Lee, a distinguished vascular surgeon and former FDA medical officer. Together, they reveal shocking details about the FDA's December 2024 approval of the Symvess graft, a vascular device developed by Humacyte Corporation, now cleared for use in trauma surgery — including on U.S. soldiers.Dr. Lee, who spent nearly a decade reviewing vascular devices for the FDA, exposes how internal concerns from at least four FDA-affiliated vascular surgeons were ignored, and how the product was approved despite catastrophic failures, including life-threatening hemorrhages and patient deaths. He details the lack of transparency, the suppression of internal dissent, and how the FDA bypassed the standard public hearing process.This conversation is a whistleblower’s warning to the new FDA Commissioner, Dr. Marty Makary, and the Secretary of Defense, Mr. Pete Hegseth, urging immediate action before this unproven and dangerous device is deployed widely across the military and civilian hospitals.📌 Topics Covered:-What is the Symvess graft and how does it differ from traditional grafts?-Why Humacyte’s clinical trial data raises red flags-The FDA's deviation from its own review protocols-Why battlefield use of Symvess could be deadly-How a panel hearing was bypassed-Dr. Lee’s call for congressional and public oversight⚠️ This episode is a call to action. It is about accountability, transparency, and protecting the lives of soldiers and civilians alike.🎧 Follow and stay informed on the follow-up investigations and developments.#Whistleblower #FDA #Humacyte #CIMVAS #MedicalDevices #VascularSurgery #MilitaryMedicine #PatientSafety #DrJosephPiacentile #DrRobertELee #PublicHealth #Podcast