The Peoples Voice Podcast

What happens when a successful entrepreneur finds himself on the other side of the criminal justice system? In this episode, I talk with Edward DuCoin, entrepreneur and criminal justice advocate, to discuss the life-changing experience that transformed him from a business leader into a researcher examining the realities of plea bargaining, mandatory minimum sentencing, and felony convictions.Drawing from his own case and research involving judges, prosecutors, public defenders, and defense attorneys, DuCoin offers a candid look at how criminal cases are resolved, the pressures defendants face, and the long-term consequences that often extend far beyond the courtroom. This is a powerful conversation about justice, accountability, reform, and the human impact of the legal system.#criminaljustice#secondchancelaws#cleanslateintiatives#banthebox#publicdefender#edwardducoin00:00 - Introduction & Revisiting Criminal Justice Reform 02:37 - Welcome Edward DuCoin: Background & Early Entrepreneurship 05:43 - The 2008 Crash & The Collapse of Funding 08:00 - Accounting Issues & Meeting With Prosecutors 10:56 - Navigating the Lack of Resources & Public Defenders 14:03 - Upcoming Book: Indicted Loyalty, Convicted Logic 16:23 - The Plea Bargain Trap & Motion to Withdraw 22:02 - The Human Factor & Flaws in the Justice System 25:21 - Findings From the Montclair State Research Study 27:54 - Prison Rehabilitation, Recidivism & Systemic Solutions 30:04 - Rebuilding From Rock Bottom to Inc 500 32:10 - Lessons in Resilience: Three Stories of Hope 36:39 - Reaching Out to Officials & Zero Response 38:03 - How to Connect With Edward DuCoin & OutroCheck out the webiste for more infohttp://treyevansthepeoplesvoice.com/  #thepeoplesvoicepodcast#social issuesCopyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research 

In this episode I attended a council hearing in Maryland’s Prince George’s County, to hear the arguments on a major decision reshaping the conversation around data center development across the country. On October 27, 2026, the Prince George’s County Council voted 10–1 to approve  legislation designed to strengthen oversight of data center projects. The measure eliminates exemptions that allowed certain data centers to bypass detailed site-plan reviews, requires neighborhood meetings, and provides additional opportunities for public hearings and community input. Although this is not a permanent ban on data centers, it marks an important shift toward greater transparency, accountability, and public participation in decisions affecting local communities across the county.#datacenters#councilhearing#votingmatters#midttermsCheck out the webiste for more infohttp://treyevansthepeoplesvoice.com/  #thepeoplesvoicepodcast#social issuesCopyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research 

Deed theft continues to be a problem for unsuspecting homeowners. Currently only 12 states have deed theft laws, with Arizona, Maryland, and Alabama recently enacting new protections. Yet 29 states lack impactful laws to deter this crime. Real estate fraud losses hit $275.1 million in 2025, mostley affecting seniors  at 44% of those losses. In this episode I discussed the issue of the theft who it is affecting the most other forms of the theft and what you can do to protect yourself from becoming a victim of it. #deedtheft #titlefraud#realestate#fraud#housetheft#thirdpartytransfer#homeequityscamsCheck out the webiste for more infohttp://treyevansthepeoplesvoice.com/  #thepeoplesvoicepodcast#social issuesCopyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research 

As medical debt continues to rise, and end of year cuts to the Affordable Care act looming, access to affordable coverage will be a challenge in the coming years.  In addtion, research from Blue Health Intelligence® (BHI®) raises questions about how AI-powered medical scribes may be contributing to increased billing and documentation complexity. At the same time, artificial intelligence is increasingly being used in healthcare collections, creating new concerns about transparency, accuracy, and patients’ rights. In this episode, I explore this issues and provide some practical strategies for managing medical bills and medical debt.#medicaldebt#aiscribes#debt#AI#AIHealthcare#medicalbilling#affordablecareactCheck out the webiste for more infohttp://treyevansthepeoplesvoice.com/  #thepeoplesvoicepodcast#social issuesCopyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research 

In this episode I discuss the declining rates of youth incarceration across the United States and the troubling realities facing young people in the juvenile justice system, particularly in Tennessee. Although youth incarceration has decreased by nearly 75% between 2000 and 2023, Tennessee’s is moving forward with efforts to build and expand juvenile detention facilities.   #juveniledetention#youthincarceration#prisonindustrialcomplex#detentioncenters#thepeoplesvoicepodcastCheck out the webiste for more infohttp://treyevansthepeoplesvoice.com/  #thepeoplesvoicepodcast#social issuesCopyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research 

On Sept 4th The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals federal appeals court ruled that the U.S. Constitution does not guarantee a right to clean drinking water.. The appeals court upheld a lower court’s dismissal of a lawsuit brought by Jackson, Mississippi, residents over the city’s 2022 lead-contaminated water system problems. In this episode,I take a closer look at the court’s decision, the residents’ constitutional claims, and what the ruling could mean for communities facing unsafe drinking water.#cleanwater#jacksonmississippi#14thAmendment#cleanwaterforall#pollution#enviromentalracism#watercrisisCheck out the webiste for more infohttp://treyevansthepeoplesvoice.com/  #thepeoplesvoicepodcast#social issuesCopyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research 

What happens when you can’t afford an attorney and the court appoints a public defender or court-appointed lawyer for you? Many people assume that means the legal representation is completely free—but that isn’t always the case. In this episode, I break down how public defender and court-appointed attorney fees can work, who may be responsible for paying them, and why these costs can sometimes come as a surprise. I’ll walk through the difference between having an attorney appointed by the court and having no financial responsibility at all, so you can better understand what to expect when facing a criminal case without the ability to hire private counsel.#courtappointedlawyer#publicdefender#courtfees#criminalcharges#mirandarights#sixthamendmentCheck out the webiste for more infohttp://treyevansthepeoplesvoice.com/  #thepeoplesvoicepodcast#social issuesCopyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research 

In this episode, I examine the proposed end of EEO-1 reporting and the broader debate over race and gender questions in employment applications. EEOC Chair Andrea Lucas argues that categorizing workers by race and gender, conflicts with the principles of Title VII and the Civil Rights Act of 1964. What could this change mean for workplace discrimination, minorities, white male workers, and the future of equal employment enforcement?#EEOC#EEO1Form#TitleVII#jobapplications#race#discrimination  Check out the webiste for more infohttp://treyevansthepeoplesvoice.com/  #thepeoplesvoicepodcast#social issuesCopyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research 

In this episode, I take a closer look at initiatives and legislation over the last decade such as Clean Slate laws, Ban the Box laws, and firearm restoration rights.These change are giving individuals with criminal records new opportunities to regain access, restore certain rights, and move forward with their lives. I also examine the controversy surrounding Joshua Smith, a former convicted felon who served a five-year sentence for a drug conspiracy conviction before rising to become Deputy Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP)#secondchancerights#cleanslatelaws#banthebox#criminalrecord#nonviolentfelonies#BOPCheck out the webiste for more infohttp://treyevansthepeoplesvoice.com/  #thepeoplesvoicepodcast#social issuesCopyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research 

Recent changes surrounding NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) deals and athlete representation are creating new standards for how student-athletes can enter into NIL agreements and how agents can enter the profession. The goal is to provide greater transparency an accountability.  At the same time, there is a growing push toward a more federal approach to NIL regulation, which could create consistent rules across all states instead of having athletes and agents navigate different state laws. I’ll look at whether these changes truly protect athletes—or give more control to the system behind the deals. Check out the webiste for more infohttp://treyevansthepeoplesvoice.com/  #thepeoplesvoicepodcast#social issuesCopyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research