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. 1d ago

    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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. Jun 9

    The 92% Problem: Rep. Martin Momtahan on Georgia Housing Affordability

    What if five investors owned almost every rental home in your neighborhood? In one Georgia district, Rep. Martin Momtahan says that is already the reality. In this episode of Justice Unfiltered, host Tug Cowart and Daniel Matalon of A 2nd Chance Bail Bonds sit down with Rep. Martin Momtahan, who represents District 17 in Paulding County. A small business owner before he was a lawmaker, Momtahan brings a common-sense view to public safety, the courts, and the issues hitting Georgia families the hardest.The heart of the conversation is housing. Momtahan points to research on his district showing the top five institutional investors own roughly 92 percent of single-family rental homes. He breaks down the gap between hedge-fund rents and privately owned ones, why starter homes now push $400,000, and how big investors appealing their property taxes can shift the burden onto longtime homeowners.From there, the talk runs wide. Momtahan explains why he is the only non-attorney on the Judiciary Committee and why he thinks that helps. He digs into a border dispute that has left "stranded Georgians" in a contested area between Georgia and Tennessee, with real stakes around water and in-state tuition. He shares how his driving school once taught Travis Tritt's kids. And he closes with the part that fits this show best: why changing a law rarely fixes the case in front of you, but can still help the next family in line, and why he wants people to email their legislators and show up.Honest talk about housing, fair laws, and what a real second chance looks like in Georgia.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/Atlanta's ONLY All Conservative News & Talk Station: https://www.xtra1063.com/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. May 12

    Chairman Robb Pitts on Diversion, Ankle Monitors, and the Future of the Fulton County Jail

    Justice Unfiltered welcomes Robb Pitts, Chairman of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners, for a wide-ranging conversation about jobs, justice, and a five-point plan that could reshape life inside the Rice Street Jail. Hosts Tug Cowart and Daniel Matalon, CEO of A 2nd ChanceBail Bonds and A 2nd Chance Monitoring, sit down with the longtime Atlanta leader who helped bring the 1996 Olympics to Georgia and is now running for re-election in the May 19 Democratic primary.Pitts walks through the projects he says will define South Fulton's next decade, including a new 200-bed Grady-partner hospital, a botanical garden under construction in College Park, a roughly $150 million expansion of Fulton County Airport designed to enable direct flights to Europe, and a truck driving and logistics training school built to put 600 students a year into six-figure careers.The center of the conversation is the jail. Pitts breaks down his five-point plan to reduce the Rice Street population without building a new $2 billion facility, leaning on ankle monitors, court date reminders, the underused Center for Diversion and Services, and a renovated Rice Street paired with a new mental health facility on the same footprint. He also explains his case for keeping Fulton's millage rate flat for the eighth straight year, the county's first-ever AAA bond rating, and what he saw on election night in 2020 that he says he will never forget.It is honest, occasionally country, and full of the kind of behind-the-scenes detail you only get when the guy who delivered Atlanta's Olympic bid is the one telling the story.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/Atlanta's ONLY All Conservative News & Talk Station: https://www.xtra1063.com/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. Apr 21

    The Story of Atlanta's Hood Anchor: How One Viral Clip Built a Movement and Changed Independent Journalism Forever

    In this episode of Justice Unfiltered, host Tug Cowart and Daniel Matalon of A 2nd Chance Bail Bonds sit down with Carldez Goodley, better known in Atlanta as Hood Anchor.It started as a joke. On December 30, 2024, Hood Anchor posted a video of a man threatening to jump off a bridge at the I-75 and I-85 connector. That single clip racked up 1.7 million views on TikTok and 60,000 on Instagram. He hadn't planned any of it. Then January came, and he just kept showing up.Today, Hood Anchor is one of the most recognizable independent journalists in Atlanta. He's been featured in Atlanta Magazine, on 11Alive, WABE, 99X, and Axios. He shows up to crime scenes, fires, and community incidents across the city -- often before traditional news crews. His community trusts him because he's one of them. And when he gets something wrong, he owns it publicly. No fine print. No back page retraction.In this conversation, Hood Anchor and Daniel talk about the origin of the partnership with A 2nd Chance Bail Bonds, the vision behind Hood News Network, what it means to report without a filter, why sponsor integrity matters, and what most people still don't understand about what really happens after someone gets arrested in Atlanta.There's also an idea from Tug involving Dog the Bounty Hunter that you will not want to miss.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/Atlanta's ONLY All Conservative News & Talk Station.: https://www.xtra1063.com/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
    90
  • Rating
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  • Copyright
    © 2026 Dickey Broadcasting Company
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    Justice Unfiltered