Justice Unfiltered

Dickey Broadcasting Company
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Unfiltered. Informed. Unbiased. - Unpacking Justice. One Conversation At A Time. Join Daniel Matalon, CEO of A 2nd Chance Bail Bonds, and host Tug Cowart as they bring together law enforcement, justice insiders, and voices from every part of the justice system—victims, advocates, and those who have turned their lives around. Together, they unpack the truth, the tension, and the transformation within the system. It’s not PR. It’s not fluff. It's an honest talk about what’s working, what’s broken, and how to build a better path forward — one second chance at a time.

  1. 1h ago

    Real Bounty Hunters: Bail Recovery Agents Josh Hackman and Kevin Pettyjohn on Tracking Down Fugitives

    In this episode of Justice Unfiltered, hosts Tug Cowart and Daniel Matalon of A 2nd Chance Bail Bonds sit down with licensed bail recovery agents Josh Hackman and Kevin Pettyjohn for a first for the show: an inside look at what happens when someone skips bail.Josh, an Army veteran with combat deployments, has averaged around 300 arrests a year for more than 11 years.  Kevin has been at it for 28 years, starting with a first case on Lookout Mountain that sent him back to the same front door days later. The two explain why a bond can be revoked without a new crime, why calling yourself a "bounty hunter" is a misdemeanor in Florida while Tennessee requires agents to wear the words on their vest. Plus, how a doormat, a stain on the concrete, or the building behind you in a photo can give away your location.They also share the story of the truck driver who swore they would never find his girlfriend, and the day they put Daniel in a van as a decoy courier for a 6'6" fugitive. Plus: what TV gets wrong (the arrest is about 5% of the job), and what it really takes to break into a field with fewer than a dozen full-time agents in Georgia. Listen to the full episode at https://www.thepodcastpark.com/justiceunfiltered/ or wherever you get your podcasts. Justice Unfiltered airs on Xtra 106.3 FM and streams on The Podcast Park, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. Atlanta's ONLY All Conservative News & Talk Station.: https://www.xtra1063.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  2. Sep 29

    Helen Willis on How Fulton County Really Works: Courts, the Jail, and Spotting Human Trafficking

    What does a county commissioner do? More than most of us realize: courts, the jail, 911, libraries, elections.On the new Justice Unfiltered, former City of South Fulton council member Helen Willis, now a candidate for Fulton County Commission, joins Tug Cowart and Daniel Matalon to explain how county government works and why she says the justice system is the biggest piece of the county budget.She also shares how her years as a hospital candy striper shaped her, why she calls seniors "legacy residents," and the story behind the Human Sex Trafficking Ambassador Program she founded, which has trained more than 100 South Fulton residents to spot trafficking and get victims help.If you suspect trafficking, call the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888.Willis is the Democratic nominee for Fulton County Commission District 5 and faces Republican Tiffany Henyard in the general election on November 3, 2026.Justice Unfiltered is presented by A 2nd Chance Bail Bonds and Monitoring.#JusticeUnfiltered #A2ndChanceBailBonds #FultonCounty #SouthFulton #EndHumanTrafficking Atlanta's ONLY All Conservative News & Talk Station.: https://www.xtra1063.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  3. Sep 22

    How Judges Set Bond in Georgia with Defense Attorney Lawrence Zimmerman

    Atlanta criminal defense attorney Lawrence Zimmerman (LZ to his friends and to a few judges) returns to the show with 25 years of courtroom stories. He tells Tug Cowart and Daniel Matalon what judges are supposed to weigh when they set bond. He also explains when GPS monitoring can change the outcome, and why a bond amount should be something a family can reach.Later in the episode, he covers why he took the I-85 bridge fire case for free, what TV gets wrong about defense lawyers, and why he thinks jury duty is one of the best ways to serve your country. He also shares the one rule he never breaks as a legal analyst for 11Alive and Court TV. Justice Unfiltered is presented by A 2nd Chance Bail Bonds and Monitoring. Listen to the full episode at https://www.thepodcastpark.com/justiceunfiltered/ or wherever you get your podcasts. Justice Unfiltered airs on Xtra 106.3 FM and streams on The Podcast Park, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. Atlanta's ONLY All Conservative News & Talk Station.: https://www.xtra1063.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  4. Aug 18

    Rep. Tanya Miller on Prosecuting Gangs, Protecting Seniors, and the Job of Attorney General

    In this episode of Justice Unfiltered, presented by A 2nd Chance Bail Bonds, host Tug Cowart and Daniel Matalon sit down with Georgia State Representative Tanya Miller, chair of the Georgia House Democratic Caucus and a former federal and Fulton County prosecutor.Miller breaks down what the Attorney General actually does, the state's chief legal officer, advising more than a hundred state agencies, protecting consumers, and prosecuting gang, human trafficking, and cybercrime cases that cross county lines. She traces her path from a working-class childhood in Cleveland to a federal clerkship, federal prosecution in New York, and an undefeated run as a homicide prosecutor in Fulton County.The conversation gets into the scams targeting seniors, why fraud is not just an elderly problem, and her belief that the work of the people's lawyer should sit above politics.Miller is the Democratic nominee in the 2026 Georgia Attorney General race and faces Republican Brian Strickland in the general election on November 3, 2026.Listen to the full episode at https://www.thepodcastpark.com/justiceunfiltered/ or wherever you get your podcasts. Justice Unfiltered airs on Xtra 106.3 FM and streams on The Podcast Park, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.Atlanta's ONLY All Conservative News & Talk Station.: https://www.xtra1063.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  5. Aug 11

    Charles Shaw on 20 Years in Bail Bonds and the Art of Underwriting Risk

    In this episode of Justice Unfiltered, presented by A 2nd Chance Bail Bonds, host Tug Cowart and Daniel Matalon sit down with Charles Shaw, President of the Georgia Association of Professional Bondsmen and founder of AA Professional Bail Bonding and Foster Bail Bonds.Daniel and Charles go back more than twenty years, to the days when Daniel worked for him. That history runs through the whole conversation. Charles traces his path from law enforcement, through patrol, investigations, fugitive work, and homicide, into the bail business, and what that background taught him about reading people and managing risk.They get into the part of bonding most people never see. How agents underwrite a bond. Why collateral and co-signers matter. Why writing a bond correctly from the start is what keeps an agency standing for decades. Charles also explains what the Georgia Association of Professional Bondsmen does, why secured bail matters, and how the industry handles the pressure that comes with a hot-button business.A rare, honest look inside the business of bail from two people who have lived it.Listen to the full episode at https://www.thepodcastpark.com/justiceunfiltered/ or wherever you get your podcasts. Justice Unfiltered airs on Xtra 106.3 FM and streams on The Podcast Park, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.Atlanta's ONLY All Conservative News & Talk Station.: https://www.xtra1063.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  6. Jul 14

    The Weight of a Second Chance: Joyette Holmes on Parole, Justice, and a Career of Firsts

    Five people decide when someone comes home. Joyette Holmes is one of them.In this episode of Justice Unfiltered, host Tug Cowart sits down with Joyette Holmes, Chair of the Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles, for an honest conversation about second chances, the weight of parole decisions, and a career built on firsts. Daniel Matalon, CEO of A 2nd Chance Bail Bonds, was unable to join in studio for this one.A Valdosta native appointed to the parole board by Governor Brian Kemp, Holmes has held nearly every seat in Georgia's justice system: public defender, prosecutor, chief magistrate judge, and Cobb County District Attorney, where she became the first Black woman and first woman to hold both roles. In September 2025, she became the second Black woman ever to chair the state parole board.Tug and Joyette get into what the board actually does (everything happens after a conviction, there is no formula, and in Georgia parole is not a right), why real second chances take a whole community of employers, treatment providers, and partners like A 2nd Chance, and why something as small as a backpack can change a kid's path. Holmes also opens up about leading the early stages of the Ahmaud Arbery prosecution, why she had to remove public sentiment to get it right for the family, and a story of forgiveness that stuck with her.It's a warm, honest, and genuinely joyful conversation about service, redemption, and the people behind the decisions.Hosted by Tug Cowart and Daniel Matalon, CEO of A 2nd Chance Bail Bonds and A 2nd Chance Monitoring.Listen to ALL episodes of the Justice Unfiltered Podcast here: https://www.thepodcastpark.com/justiceunfiltered/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Atlanta's ONLY All Conservative News & Talk Station.: https://www.xtra1063.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  7. Jun 16

    Breaking the Code of Silence: Dr. Kareem Puranda on Trauma, Cops, and Second Chances

    He wore a badge for eight years. Then a jail cell changed everything.In this episode of Justice Unfiltered, host Tug Cowart and Daniel Matalon of A 2nd Chance Bail Bonds sit down with Dr. Kareem Puranda, a former police officer turned licensed clinical mental health counselor, author of Breaking the Code of Silence, and founder of the nonprofit Achieving Success on Purpose.Puranda grew up in the Bronx, played championship college football, and spent eight years on patrol in Salisbury, North Carolina, before an indictment over a use-of-force incident landed him in a holding cell. That moment redirected his entire life. He opened Self-Talk Counseling and Consulting in 2017 and now works with people on both sides of the law.In this conversation, Puranda unpacks the unwritten "code of silence" that keeps officers from admitting they are struggling, the doctoral research where all twelve officers he interviewed named the same barrier (their own leadership), and why he believes police officers and people who get arrested often share the same root: survival mode and unhealed trauma. He also offers practical, no-nonsense advice for first responders who want help but fear the fallout.The episode closes where the show always does, on second chances. Puranda explains "borrowed belief," the work he does with at-risk youth, and why one person showing up at the right moment can break a cycle. Honest, raw, and full of hope.Hosted by Tug Cowart and Daniel Matalon, CEO of A 2nd Chance Bail Bonds and A 2nd Chance Monitoring.Listen to ALL episodes of the Justice Unfiltered Podcast here: https://www.thepodcastpark.com/justiceunfiltered/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Atlanta's ONLY All Conservative News & Talk Station.: https://www.xtra1063.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  8. Jun 11

    Local Elections Matter More Than You Think: Mo Ivory on Fixing Fulton County's Justice System

    Description: In this episode of Justice Unfiltered, host Tug Cowart and Daniel Matalon of A 2nd Chance Bail Bonds sit down with Mo Ivory, attorney, law professor, and Democratic candidate for Fulton County Commission Chair. Mo brings her unique blend of media experience, legal expertise, and grassroots activism to a candid conversation about why local elections matter more than anyone realizes.We discuss the real impact of underfunded courts and jail overcrowding on everyday people, how social media is misleading young people into bad choices, and why changing the culture of the Fulton County Commission starts with transparency and accountability. Mo shares the story behind her iconic "Mo Voting Party Bus" initiative, which has moved over 12,000 students to the polls, and explains how she plans to bring real policy solutions to one of Georgia's most critical government roles.Whether you're facing charges, working through the justice system, or just trying to understand why local government actually matters for your daily life, this episode delivers straight talk from someone committed to real change.Listen to ALL episodes of the Justice Unfiltered Podcast here: https://www.thepodcastpark.com/justiceunfiltered/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Atlanta's ONLY All Conservative News & Talk Station.: https://www.xtra1063.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Unfiltered. Informed. Unbiased. - Unpacking Justice. One Conversation At A Time. Join Daniel Matalon, CEO of A 2nd Chance Bail Bonds, and host Tug Cowart as they bring together law enforcement, justice insiders, and voices from every part of the justice system—victims, advocates, and those who have turned their lives around. Together, they unpack the truth, the tension, and the transformation within the system. It’s not PR. It’s not fluff. It's an honest talk about what’s working, what’s broken, and how to build a better path forward — one second chance at a time.

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  • Creator
    Dickey Broadcasting Company
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    93
  • Rating
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    © 2026 Dickey Broadcasting Company
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    Justice Unfiltered