
Our guest for today’s episode is Bryan Driscoll, an entrepreneur, real estate investor, and author of The Goodness Game. Bryan’s journey was profoundly shaped by a simple act of kindness that changed his life at 18, igniting a passion for paying it forward. As the founder of Motivated Leads, a successful digital marketing agency, and a seasoned real estate investor, Bryan has built his career on resilience and the power of small gestures that create lasting impact. Join us as we discuss the transformative power of kindness, overcoming setbacks, and how small actions can lead to big change in both personal and professional life.
Dec 1, 2025
30 min

Adrian Guess delivers the news in a way to get you civically engaged and active in your community. Sit back and listen well. Segment 1Indiana Senate won’t vote on redistricting, defying Trump’s pushUS justice department sues California over new voting maps favouring DemocratsU.S. and Switzerland cut tariffs in $200B investment trade deal What’s driving the rise in U.S. death row executions in 2025?Some TSA agents who worked through government shutdown to get $10K bonuses (Before the Break)Segment 2Canada loses its measles elimination status. Will the U.S. be next?Sen. Cassidy says he’s “very concerned” about possible hepatitis B vaccine schedule changeIs the US government shutdown over, and why did it happen?Trump cuts ties with ‘Wacky’ Marjorie Taylor Greene, once among his top MAGA-world defendersMichigan adopts updated sex education standards after contentious meetingWhat will companies do without pennies? We asked McDonald’s, Wendy’s, Kroger and other top retailers.(Before the Break)Action StoryFrom Wrongful Conviction to Court Clerk: Calvin Duncan Elected in New OrleansAt 19, Cameran Drew Wins County Board Seat Against His Former TeacherFarewellLike/Follow/Share: @brothersinlawincMembershipVolunteerInternship: [email protected]: Cash App - $BrosInLaw Zelle - Brothers In Law, Inc.
Nov 17, 2025
59 min

Adrian Guess discusses news in a way to get listeners civically engaged. Sit back and listen well. 1st Segment (1:27)Trump Troop Deployment Government Shutdown Congresswoman Greene’s ShiftTrump’s Education CompactBefore the break: Governor’s Big Blackjack Win2nd Segment (25:30)AI Educational InvestmentState RedistrictingConsumers Feeling TariffsNo Kings ProtestBefore the break: Santos for Prison ReformAction Story: SCOTUS Ruling on the Voting Rights Act (48:32)Farewell (69:53)MembershipVolunteerInternship: [email protected]: Cash App - $BrosInLaw Zelle - Brothers In Law, Inc.
Oct 20, 2025
1 hr 13 min

Adrian Guess discusses the news in a way to boost civic engagement. Sit back and listen well.1st Segment (00:37)Utah bans fluoride in waterDisney investigated over DEI practicesTariff UpdateTexas prison heat ruled unconstitutionalRFK Jr. to dismantle vaccine and HIV officesUnited Airlines pilot forgets passport2nd Segment (29:50)Trump targets Smithsonian fundingTrump signs executive order on electionsSevere honeybee losses projectedAdoption and CPS system failureLaw firms intimidated by executive ordersSenator Cory Booker’s marathon speechFinal Message (62:14)Black-owned brands adapt in post-DEI eraAnnouncementsNext news update is in 2 weeksCheck out Michele's interview at the end of the monthGolf Tournament on April 26thBecome a MemberVolunteer for National LeadershipNeed an internship: [email protected]: Cash App - $BrosInLaw Zelle - Brothers In Law, Inc.
Apr 3, 2025
1 hr 11 min

Adrian Guess delivers the news in a way to get you civically engaged in your community. He is joined by his former co-host of The Black Agenda, Devin Dedeaux. Sit back and listen well.1st Segment (0:43)Department of Education Lays Off Nearly 50% of Workforce Amid Federal RestructuringBlack Lives Matter Plaza Removed Following Political PressureSenate Democrats Join Republicans to Avert Government ShutdownLouisiana and South Carolina Executions Spark Death Penalty DebateU.S. Consumer Sentiment Drops Amid Economic Concerns and Tariffs2nd Segment (38:50)Pro-Palestinian Columbia Student Detained by ICE, Raising Free Speech ConcernsJD Vance Acknowledges Elon Musk’s Federal Job Cuts as ‘Mistakes’Supreme Court Takes Up Challenge to Colorado’s Conversion Therapy BanMeasles Outbreak in Texas Spreads as More States Push for Vaccine ExemptionsState Farm Seeks 22% Insurance Rate Hike in California Following Wildfire LossesQuick Hits (1:04:20)The Death of 2 Free Bags: Southwest Becomes Just Another AirlineMichigan Judge Wanted Walmart Shoplifters to Wash Cars, But His Boss Shut It DownTurtle Smuggler: TSA Catches Man Hiding Live Turtle in His PantsNASA and SpaceX Launch Mission to Rescue Stranded AstronautsTrack Race Turns Violent as Runner Hits Opponent with a BatonAnnouncementsNext news update is in 2 weeksCheck out Michele's interview at the end of the monthBecome a MemberVolunteer for National LeadershipNeed an internship: [email protected]: Cash App - $BrosInLaw Zelle - Brothers In Law, Inc.
Mar 15, 2025
1 hr 33 min

In this episode, I’m joined by Michael Brown, an esteemed litigator and Chief Diversity Partner at Nelson Mullins, with over 25 years of experience handling complex cases across the country. From representing Fortune 500 corporations to trying over 80 cases to verdict, Michael has excelled in a range of areas, including products liability, employment law, and commercial litigation. As a leader in diversity and inclusion, he spearheads initiatives to create equitable opportunities in the legal profession. Join us as we delve into Michael’s remarkable career, his strategies for success, and his vision for fostering diversity in law.
Feb 28, 2025
31 min

Adrian Guess covers a variety of news in an effort to boost civic engagement and community participation. Sit back and listen well. 1st Segment (00:40)Nationwide Economic Blackout on February 28: What to Know About BoycottDOGE, Education Department Threaten States’ Funding if They Don’t Cut DEI ProgramsWhich Agencies Have Been Hit by Federal Layoffs? What to Know About NPS, NIH, IRS, More4th Federal Judge Blocks Trump's Birthright Citizenship Executive OrderInvisible Crisis: America’s Caregivers and the $600 Billion Unpaid Cost of Their LaborBefore the Break: Ballot Initiatives Protecting Marriage Equality Advancing in Some States2nd Segment (28:36)Americans' Credit Card Debt Reaches New HighWisconsin Governor Floats Plan to Close 19th-Century Prison and Overhaul Corrections SystemKindergarteners Could Learn Gun Safety in School Under a Bill Gaining Momentum in UtahLegislative Immunity Is a Privilege in Most States. A Speeding Ticket Could Change That in ArizonaThis Kansas City ‘Wellness Court’ Takes a New Approach to Mental Health, Substance UseBefore the Break: 15 Cases of Measles Reported in Small West Texas County With High Rate of Vaccine ExemptionsFinal Message (58:50)Cancer Patient Builds Victory Bell for Hospital Where He VolunteersAnnouncementsNext news update is in 2 weeksCheck out Michele's interview at the end of the monthBecome a MemberVolunteer for National LeadershipNeed an internship: [email protected]: Cash App - $BrosInLaw Zelle - Brothers In Law, Inc.
Feb 20, 2025
1 hr 19 min

Adrian Guess covers a variety of news in an effort to boost civic engagement and community participation. Sit back and listen well.
1st Segment:
Trump Expands Executive Power, Raising Constitutional Concerns
Trump Eliminates Environmental Justice Protections for Black and Latino Communities
Trump Administration Targets DEI Initiatives
Trump’s Immigration Crackdown
Trump’s Tariffs Could Raise Consumer Prices
Before the Break: DCA helicopter collision with plane
2nd Segment
Supreme Court to Decide on Public Funding for Religious Charter Schools
U.S. Students Continue to Struggle in Reading and Math
Illinois Republicans Challenge Legislative Gerrymandering
Fast Food Workers Struggle to Survive on Minimum Wage
Before the Break: Spirit Airlines Updates Passenger Dress Code Policy
Final Message
Announcements
Next news update is in 2 weeks
Check out Michele's interview at the end of the month
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Jan 31, 2025
1 hr 15 min

My guest for today’s interview is Diane Bradley, a highly accomplished attorney, mediator, and educator with over 30 years of experience in employment and privacy law, litigation, and alternative dispute resolution. Diane has represented individuals, employers, and Fortune 500 companies, navigating complex legal landscapes and fostering equitable workplace solutions. As an adjunct professor and certified mediator, she combines her extensive legal expertise with a passion for teaching and conflict resolution. Join us as we explore Diane’s career journey, her insights into effective mediation and governance, and her advice for navigating the ever-evolving legal profession.
Jan 31, 2025
26 min

Adrian Guess covers a variety of news in an effort to boost civic engagement and community participation. Sit back and listen well.
1st Segment (0:55)
- LA Fires
- Proof of citizenship requirements for voting registration
- Meta stops fact checking
- TX cannabis industry
- Before the Break: Rise in dementia
2nd Segment (32:09)
- Passing of President Jimmy Carter
- Trump news and inauguration
- TikTok ban
- Capping nicotine in cigarettes
- Before the Break: Tax credit for solar panels might disappear
Final Message (52:10)
Announcements
Next news update is in 2 weeks
Check out Michele's interview at the end of the month
Become a Member
Volunteer for National Leadership
Need an internship: [email protected]
Donate: Cash App - $BrosInLaw Zelle - Brothers In Law, Inc.
Jan 16, 2025
1 hr 2 min
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