Know Your Rights Podcast

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09/04/2026

⏱️ Small, practical shifts can make a real difference.

Cristian Renzi on strategies, like planning something else during game time, that help someone step back from compulsive online betting.

🎧 Full episode drops September 4 (link in bio).

09/03/2026

Riding an illegal e-scooter without insurance is not a small technicality, it can become a life-changing financial problem. 🛴

If you are uninsured and speeding, and you hit a pedestrian, you can be personally liable for the damage. ⚠️

And the kicker is, being uninsured can also limit your ability to sue, because the law is not designed to reward risky behavior. ⚖️

Insurance exists for the “you never saw it coming” moments, not the “I rolled the dice” moments. 🧾

Bottom line: if something goes wrong, you could be left paying out of pocket with fewer legal options. 🚑

09/02/2026

📲 A lottery ticket has a natural stopping point.

An app doesn't. Cristian Renzi on how 24/7 online gambling access has changed addiction itself.

🎧 Full episode drops Friday (link in bio).

09/01/2026

Modding an e-scooter can turn into more than a “performance upgrade,” especially when lithium batteries are involved. 🛴

When you change the scooter’s design or power setup, you can strain the charging system and motor, which increases the risk of overheating and fires. 🔥

Mixing and matching batteries or chargers from other units is another big red flag, because incompatible parts can lead to serious incidents. 🔌

Buying used? Be careful, especially if it comes with missing pieces like the charger, because that can be a sign the scooter was stolen. 🧾

Protect yourself by asking for a bill of sale and checking for a serial number before you buy. ⚠️

08/31/2026

🚩 Isolation is often the first step.

Our guest walks through how traffickers build dependency, offering a lifestyle a victim isn't getting elsewhere, before it quietly turns into exploitation.

🎧 Full episode is up now (link in bio)!

08/28/2026

📜 Reporting shouldn't be optional when a child discloses abuse.

Stewart Thompson explains what Aaron's Law requires of educators and institutions.

🎧 Full episode drops today (link in bio)!

08/27/2026

Bigger, faster e-scooters are easier to spot than people think. 🛴

Police and personal injury lawyers often look at the basics first: the model, plus the scooter’s size and weight. ⚖️

Some scooters are a dead giveaway, like the Razor 9000 with a 1000‑watt motor and speeds up to 68 km/h. ⚡
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And if there’s a serious injury or fatality, that’s when things get examined more closely, including engineering analysis. 🧠

Smaller “cheap” scooters with minor tweaks might slide under the radar until someone can quantify the speed, and then you can be dealing with real legal and liability issues. 📋

08/26/2026

🕯️ Hiding something for years doesn't make it smaller, it makes it heavier.

Stewart Thompson on the moment survivors realize waiting isn't protecting them anymore.

🎧 Full episode drops Friday (link in bio).

08/25/2026

If you or someone you know needs help, you can reach out privately.

You can contact us through social media, phone, or our website. Conversations are free and confidential, and you can speak with a lawyer directly to understand options and next steps.
There are no dumb questions.

If you’re ready, reach out.

08/24/2026

🛡️ Special constable or security guard, same uniform, different powers.

Sean Shapiro breaks down what special constables can actually do that a typical security guard can't.

🎧 Full episode is up now (link in bio).

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