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🎙️ The Stand With Meg Show Defending Parents’ Rights. Protecting Children. Giving a Voice to the Voiceless. Hosted by Meg—a mother, survivor, and fearless advocate—this podcast exposes the truth about family courts, empowers parents to fight back, and uplifts voices silenced by a broken system. Each episode tackles real stories, legal battles, and courageous truths from those on the frontlines of family court injustice. Subscribe and stand with Meg at StandWithMeg.com 📲 Follow on social media: Instagram: @StandWithMegTikTok: @StandWithMegYouTube: @StandWithMegFacebook: Stand With MegTwitter/X: @StandWithMeg

  1. Jul 23

    Why Shawn Calls Virtual Court a Fraud — Rule 8.2, the Cast of Characters, and the $50,000 Invoice

    Open courtrooms forced settlement and kept everyone honest in public view — Shawn's theory on what Zoom court took away. Plus the ethics rule that stops lawyers from naming names, the fictional cast led by Robert Baratheon that lets Shawn teach the patterns anyway, and auditing a guardian ad litem's bills for wire fraud clues. Education, not legal advice — and the characters are fiction. Meg hosts. Criminal trial attorney Shawn Lee teaches his framework for organizing records and understanding possible fraud questions — his theory to evaluate, presented as general legal education, not legal advice. The cast of characters is fiction. 💬 Want to ask Shawn and Meg YOUR questions? Subscribers join the LIVE tapings on Sundays and ask directly — that's the subscriber difference. The episodes are free for everyone; the live room is yours. $5/month on Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok: https://my.standwithmeg.com/shawn-lee-report/subscribe.html ▶ Watch every episode free: https://my.standwithmeg.com/episodes I'm Meg — investigative journalist with The Stand With Meg show. Visit standwithmeg.com to stay up to date on every story we're breaking. And please — take and share the survey while you're there. It has gotten HUGE, and every voice we add makes the case stronger. General legal education — not legal advice. Support the show Thank you for listening to The Stand With Meg Show — Defending Parents’ Rights. Protecting Children. Giving a Voice to the Voiceless. Join the movement at StandWithMeg.com . Follow us on all platforms @StandWithMeg for more truth, tools, and action.  If this episode spoke to you, share it — because together, we fight for justice.

    Why Shawn Calls Virtual Court a Fraud — Rule 8.2, the Cast of Characters, and the $50,000 Invoice

  2. Jul 23

    How to Report Fraud — You're Going to the Wrong Court · A Criminal Attorney on Motions vs. Complaints

    Families pay for motions when what they may need is a law-enforcement complaint. Criminal trial attorney Shawn Lee walks through wire fraud, mail fraud, and honest services in plain English — where to send a complaint, what belongs in it, and the $8.75 billion math on the survey complaints. Shawn's framework, presented as education, not legal advice. Meg hosts. Criminal trial attorney Shawn Lee teaches his framework for organizing records and understanding possible fraud questions — his theory to evaluate, presented as general legal education, not legal advice. The cast of characters is fiction. 💬 Want to ask Shawn and Meg YOUR questions? Subscribers join the LIVE tapings on Sundays and ask directly — that's the subscriber difference. The episodes are free for everyone; the live room is yours. $5/month on Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok: https://my.standwithmeg.com/shawn-lee-report/subscribe.html ▶ Watch every episode free: https://my.standwithmeg.com/episodes I'm Meg — investigative journalist with The Stand With Meg show. Visit standwithmeg.com to stay up to date on every story we're breaking. And please — take and share the survey while you're there. It has gotten HUGE, and every voice we add makes the case stronger. Support the show Thank you for listening to The Stand With Meg Show — Defending Parents’ Rights. Protecting Children. Giving a Voice to the Voiceless. Join the movement at StandWithMeg.com . Follow us on all platforms @StandWithMeg for more truth, tools, and action.  If this episode spoke to you, share it — because together, we fight for justice.

    How to Report Fraud — You're Going to the Wrong Court · A Criminal Attorney on Motions vs. Complaints

  3. Apr 6

    Family Court Isn’t Justice. It’s a Machine.

    You’d be safer walking through a dark alley at midnight than through the doors of an American family courtroom. Let that sink in. Description We’re told family court is where families go for protection. For fairness. For justice. But what if that isn’t true? In this episode, we break down the data behind more than 2,251 submissions from families across all 50 states, and the picture is devastating. This isn’t just about one bad judge. Or one bitter divorce. This is bigger than me. Bigger than one family. Bigger than one state. This is systemic. We expose how family court cases drag on for years. How endless motions, court-appointed professionals, Guardian ad Litems, evaluations, and legal games turn family court into a financial destruction machine. Families aren’t being helped. They’re being processed. Monetized. Broken down until they run out of money, run out of hope, and are forced to fight alone. And then it gets worse. We dig into the patterns survivors keep reporting: false accusations. Weaponized CPS calls. Ex parte orders. Perjury ignored. Protective parents silenced while abusers are rewarded. Read that again. No evidence. No accountability. No due process. And children are the ones paying the price. This episode also exposes the trauma being inflicted on kids when courts force contact with abusive parents in the name of “best interest.” Suicidal ideation. CPTSD. Dissociation. Lifelong scars. This isn’t reform around the edges. This is a full system failure hiding in plain sight. And no one is talking about it loudly enough. If you’ve ever felt like you were the only one, you’re not. If you’ve ever been told your case was “unique,” you need to hear this. Because the data says otherwise. Real stories. Real data. Real proof that what is happening in family court across this country is not isolated. It is happening everywhere. This episode is about exposing the truth, breaking the silence, and showing exactly why campaigns like Stand With Meg are pushing to unlock state reports and build a public record the courts can’t bury. They count on your silence. We are changing that. Visit StandWithMeg.com to learn more and submit your story. Subscribe to the show so you never miss an update. And stay in the know—join our email list at StandWithMeg.com. Courage to Stand. Power to Change. Support the show Thank you for listening to The Stand With Meg Show — Defending Parents’ Rights. Protecting Children. Giving a Voice to the Voiceless. Join the movement at StandWithMeg.com . Follow us on all platforms @StandWithMeg for more truth, tools, and action.  If this episode spoke to you, share it — because together, we fight for justice.

  4. Apr 3

    The Weaponization of American Courts: James O'Keefe Silenced | Stand With Meg

    Welcome to the Stand With Meg show! In this explosive episode, we uncover how Miami’s domestic violence court was just weaponized to silence investigative journalist James O'Keefe. After publishing the truth about Matthew Tyrmand, O'Keefe was hit with a restraining order by Judge Marie Elizabeth Mato, forced to surrender his firearms, and placed under an unconstitutional prior restraint order. We break down O'Keefe's emergency appeal citing Near v. Minnesota and how this blatant violation of First and Second Amendment rights exposes a deeply broken judicial system. But this isn't just about James O'Keefe—it's a nationwide epidemic. Whether it is family court and CPS removing children without due process, or probate and civil courts bleeding families dry, unchecked judges are operating behind closed doors with zero transparency, zero oversight, and zero accountability.  Have your rights been stripped away by a judge? Your data is our greatest weapon for change. Go to standwithmeg.com to fill out our survey about court corruption and help us expose the system. Support the show Thank you for listening to The Stand With Meg Show — Defending Parents’ Rights. Protecting Children. Giving a Voice to the Voiceless. Join the movement at StandWithMeg.com . Follow us on all platforms @StandWithMeg for more truth, tools, and action.  If this episode spoke to you, share it — because together, we fight for justice.

  5. Mar 26

    America's 50-State Nightmare: The Data Behind the Family Court Engine

    Welcome to another episode of the Stand With Meg podcast. In this episode, we are diving into our massive, newly updated 50-state data report. We have now collected testimonies and data from 1,979 families across all 50 states, and the findings expose a coordinated, nationwide crisis. Listen in as we break down the shocking national statistics of America's Family Courts and Child Protective Services (CPS) to reveal the true scope of the damage being done to parents and children. We discuss: The 50-State Scope: How 1,979 documented cases prove this is a systemic, multi-billion dollar industry, not just a series of isolated incidents.The Double Jeopardy: The terrifying reality for the 779 families forced to navigate the conflicting rules of both Family Court and CPS simultaneously.Financial Ruin: How the system bleeds parents dry with an average attorney fee of $61,308, forcing over 52% of parents to fight unrepresented (Pro Se) against an endless machine.Weaponized False Accusations: We expose how malicious reports and false accusations in Family Court and CPS are the primary engines of family separation.This isn't just data; these are stolen childhoods and fractured families. We also discuss how you can take action by downloading the specific data packet for your state to show local legislators exactly what is happening in their own backyards. Call to Action: Go to StandWithMeg.com to download your state's PDF data packet, featuring local statistics, top allegations, and judge patterns. If your state hasn't hit 30 submissions yet, add your family's story to help unlock it! Support the show Thank you for listening to The Stand With Meg Show — Defending Parents’ Rights. Protecting Children. Giving a Voice to the Voiceless. Join the movement at StandWithMeg.com . Follow us on all platforms @StandWithMeg for more truth, tools, and action.  If this episode spoke to you, share it — because together, we fight for justice.

  6. Mar 25

    How Melissa Buescher Proves Kansas Family Courts Are Broken

    Welcome to The Stand with Meg. In this powerful episode, we expose the shocking reality of the Kansas family court system through the harrowing custody battle between Petitioner Melissa S. Buescher and Respondent Michael B. Buescher. Melissa breaks down her compelling testimony before the Kansas Judiciary Committee on Child Support and Child Custody Oversight, detailing what she describes as a complete collapse of systemic oversight. We trace her case's troubling transfer from a Pottawatomie County IV-D child-support jurisdiction to a non-IV-D Trustees case in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, Third Judicial District. Listeners will hear exactly how Melissa proves these systemic failures, backed by evidence of unrecorded counsel-only phone conferences, missing court transcripts, and denied due process under the 14th Amendment. This deep-dive examines the documented roles of all the key actors involved in the litigation. We discuss the controversial ex parte filings and alleged ethical violations by opposing counsel Sarah Snyder, the bypassed authority of Court-Appointed Case Manager Julia Butler, the struggles with Petitioner's counsel Rebekah Phelps-Davis and Allison Hibler, and the refusal of the Guardian ad Litem to accept crucial evidence. From filing a Motion to Set Aside or Vacate under K.S.A. 60-260(b) to calling out "fraud upon the court," Melissa details her relentless fight for constitutional rights, immutable audit trails, and judicial accountability in Kansas. Support the show Thank you for listening to The Stand With Meg Show — Defending Parents’ Rights. Protecting Children. Giving a Voice to the Voiceless. Join the movement at StandWithMeg.com . Follow us on all platforms @StandWithMeg for more truth, tools, and action.  If this episode spoke to you, share it — because together, we fight for justice.

  7. Mar 25

    The Engine of Separation: How Family Courts Systematically Break Families

    Welcome back to the Stand With Meg podcast. In this episode, we unpack the dark reality of America's family courts, focusing on the "engine of family separation" and the systematic patterns that have turned corruption into standard court procedure. Drawing on groundbreaking data collected from 1,953 families across all 50 states, we reveal how the system traps parents, drains their finances, and fractures families. We take a deep dive into the 9 recurring mechanisms used by the system to break families, including: Weaponized False Accusations: Discover how 37.1% of separations are initiated by malicious false accusations, immediately triggering child removal without due process and placing the burden of proof on the accused parent. Dual-System Entanglement: We explore the "double jeopardy" faced by the 779 families who are forced to battle both Family Court and Child Protective Services (CPS) simultaneously, with conflicting rules and no pathway for appeal. Court Insiders Profiting: We follow the money to show how Guardians ad Litem (GALs), attorneys, and therapists are financially incentivized to delay cases and bill hourly, contributing to an average attorney cost of over $61,000 per family. GAL Conflicts of Interest: We expose how supposed "child advocates" often share the same courthouse networks and personal relationships with the judges they report to, aligning themselves with court interests rather than the children's. Retaliation for Advocacy: Hear how parents and children who speak up about abuse or challenge unfair court orders are punished, silenced, and stripped of custody. This is not a series of isolated incidents; it is a systemic national crisis. Join us as we amplify the voices of the parents who have lived this nightmare and outline the 8 non-negotiable reform demands needed to fix this broken system. Take Action: Do you know what is happening in your state's family courts? Visit StandWithMeg.com to download an actionable PDF data packet for your state, complete with local statistics, top allegations, and reform recommendations. Share this episode to help us expose the systemic engine of family separation and demand accountability! Support the show Thank you for listening to The Stand With Meg Show — Defending Parents’ Rights. Protecting Children. Giving a Voice to the Voiceless. Join the movement at StandWithMeg.com . Follow us on all platforms @StandWithMeg for more truth, tools, and action.  If this episode spoke to you, share it — because together, we fight for justice.

  8. Mar 11

    Inside the Kansas House Judiciary Committee Hearing: What a Judge Said About Family Courts Should Alarm Every Parent

    Dive deep into the heartbreaking, high-stakes testimonies presented before the Kansas House Committee on Judiciary. This episode exposes the systemic crises facing parents and children navigating the Kansas family court and child support systems. From allegations of "pay-to-parent" financial gatekeeping and undocumented hearings to the lack of due process in ex parte custody removals, we unpack the firsthand accounts of parents fighting to stay in their children’s lives. We explore how courts manage (or mismanage) Guardian ad Litem (GAL) fees, child support enforcement, and mandatory supervised visitation, leaving many families financially ruined and separated. Key Topics Covered: "Gated Justice" & Financial Exhaustion: How exorbitant GAL fees, required therapy, and case management costs act as barriers to parental rights. Due Process Violations: Missing court transcripts, unsigned journal entries, and ex parte custody removals without timely evidentiary hearings. Undisclosed Conflicts of Interest: Court-appointed conciliators and professionals operating with alleged bias or hidden professional relationships. Enforcement Disparities: The aggressive garnishment of child support versus the lack of enforcement for court-ordered parenting time. Courts Mentioned in this Episode: Kansas House Committee on Judiciary, District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas (Third Judicial District), District Court of Johnson County, Kansas (Family Court Division), Sedgwick County Family Court, Pottawatomie County Court, Douglas County Court, Anderson County Court, Jefferson County Court, Jackson County Court, Osage County Court, Wabaunsee County Court, Dickinson County Court,  Kansas Supreme Court and Appellate Courts Key Actors, Testifiers, & Officials Involved: Judges Discussed: Judge Keven M. P. O'Grady (Johnson County), Judge Linda Kirby (Sedgwick County), Judge Lori Dougherty-Bichsel (Shawnee County), Judge Thomas G. Luedke (Shawnee County), Judge Mary E. Mattivi (Shawnee County), Judge Hogan, and Judge Roush. Parents & Testifiers: Nicole Beliles, Allen Broadbent, Tonya Neville, Melissa Buescher, Michael Buescher, Meagan N. Taylor, Michael S. White Jr., Meghann Miller Gardner, Craig Miller, Leah B. Still, Mark A. Still, and an anonymous Kansas citizen. Legal Professionals, Therapists & GALs: William F. Ebert (Conciliator/Attorney), Brian S. Frost (Attorney), Sarah Snyder (Attorney), Rebekah Phelps-Davis (Attorney), Allison Hibler (Attorney), Julia Butler (Case Manager), Jenny Hanna (Transcriptionist), Randy McCalla (GAL), Rebecca Mann (GAL), Dan Livingston (Therapist/LSCSW), Maria Bello (LMSW), Katie McClaflin (Attorney), Milfred "Bud" Dale (Attorney), Thomas Connors (Attorney), Kendall McVay (Attorney), Mary Kristine Savage (Attorney), Alex S. Gilmore (Attorney), A. Victoria Chundak (Attorney), Ardith R. Smith-Woertz (Attorney), and Danielle Howbert (Court Reporter) Support the show Thank you for listening to The Stand With Meg Show — Defending Parents’ Rights. Protecting Children. Giving a Voice to the Voiceless. Join the movement at StandWithMeg.com . Follow us on all platforms @StandWithMeg for more truth, tools, and action.  If this episode spoke to you, share it — because together, we fight for justice.

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🎙️ The Stand With Meg Show Defending Parents’ Rights. Protecting Children. Giving a Voice to the Voiceless. Hosted by Meg—a mother, survivor, and fearless advocate—this podcast exposes the truth about family courts, empowers parents to fight back, and uplifts voices silenced by a broken system. Each episode tackles real stories, legal battles, and courageous truths from those on the frontlines of family court injustice. Subscribe and stand with Meg at StandWithMeg.com 📲 Follow on social media: Instagram: @StandWithMegTikTok: @StandWithMegYouTube: @StandWithMegFacebook: Stand With MegTwitter/X: @StandWithMeg

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  • Creator
    Meg
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    51
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 The Stand with Meg Show
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