The Wall

By: Ronald W. Chapman II and Sean Weiss
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  • The Wall protects our republic by safeguarding our democratic processes, civil liberties, and national security through laws and institutions. Its role in protecting the republic involves balancing security concerns with humanitarian and legal considerations.

    With over 50 years of legal and government experience combined, Ron Chapman and Sean M. Weiss pull back the curtain on the US government, the U.S. Judicial System, and some of the most influential trials in history that continue to shape our nation today.

    Join every week for unfiltered conversations, in-depth analysis, and commentary from some of America’s boldest thought leaders.

    Be sure to follow the podcast on your favorite platform so you never miss a new episode.
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Episodes
  • Why Your Prescription Drugs Are So Expensive (And Who's To Blame)

    Why Your Prescription Drugs Are So Expensive (And Who's To Blame)
    Oct 16 2024

    Why are your prescription drugs so expensive? In this episode, Sean and Ron uncover the hidden role of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), companies you may never have heard of but that have a major impact on your healthcare costs.

    Originally designed to lower drug prices, PBMs have become part of the problem, manipulating prices and profiting off essential medications like insulin.

    Sean and Ron discuss how PBMs have aligned with pharmaceutical companies and insurance providers, creating monopolies that push up drug prices.

    They break down the recent Federal Trade Commission (FTC) lawsuit aimed at curbing these unethical practices and explain how Americans are paying the price.

    They also talk about the problem of unhealthy food systems in the U.S., which fuel chronic conditions like diabetes, adding further strain on healthcare costs.

    Tune in to learn how PBMs are keeping your drugs cost so much more than they should and what needs to change to break this cycle of corruption.

    Key Takeaways:

    Introduction (00:00)

    How PBMs manipulate drug prices (02:22)

    FTC lawsuit against PBMs (04:19)

    Insulin price inflation (06:35)

    How unhealthy food contributes to chronic illness (12:16)

    Corruption in healthcare through kickback schemes (17:50)

    How PBMs profit through drug rebates (28:30)

    U.S. lobbying and healthcare monopolies (37:22)

    Broader political implications of healthcare corruption (42:31)

    The role of choice in healthcare pricing (43:49)

    Call for action against PBM corruption (51:03)

    Additional Resources

    Links Mentioned:

    Federal Trade Commission (FTC) lawsuit against PBMs: https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2024/09/ftc-sues-prescription-drug-middlemen-artificially-inflating-insulin-drug-prices

    Free speech episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PV6rm_eeVd0


    Let’s Connect:

    Connect with Ron: https://twitter.com/ronchapmanatty

    Connect with Sean: https://twitter.com/ComplianceGuy73

    —

    The Wall protects our republic on our relentless strive for democracy.

    With over 50 years of legal and government experience combined, Ron Chapman and Sean Weiss strip back the curtain on the US government, the Supreme Court, and some of the most influential trials in history that continue to shape our nation today.

    Join every week for unfiltered conversations, in-depth analysis, and commentary from some of America’s boldest thought leaders.
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    1 hr
  • Border Chaos: Kamala Harris's Inaction as the 'Czar' REVEALED!

    Border Chaos: Kamala Harris's Inaction as the 'Czar' REVEALED!
    Oct 9 2024
    Illegal immigration in our country is now completely out of control. Who’s to blame? This is the exact question Ron and Sean aim to answer in this week’s episode of The Wall.Listen in as they explore Kamala Harris's controversial tenure as "Border Czar," including her delayed visit to the southern border and the escalating immigration crisis during her appointment. Ron and Sean will also be breaking down key policies from previous administrations, the significant rise in illegal immigrant encounters, and the role of various agencies in shaping the current landscape of U.S. immigration. Tune in as they unpack the broader implications of border security and the political dynamics at play.Well then, what are you waiting for?Run, don’t walk, and listen now!Key Takeaways:Introduction (00:00)Let’s discuss CBP One (02:59)Why FEMA isn’t doing its job in Asheville (12:07)System one and system two thinking (23:59)Kamala the border czar (28:46)Border control issues (36:59)Illegal immigration statistics (47:19)The Remain in Mexico policy (53:17)The issue of using national guard at the border (01:05:29)Why socialism doesn’t work (01:20:49)The US vs Norway (01:24:21)Time to ask the right questions about illegal immigration (01:27:29)Additional ResourcesSources Mentioned:https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-resolution/1371/texthttps://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/01/30/2017-02095/border-security-and-immigration-enforcement-improvementshttps://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/01/27/2021-01922/termination-of-emergency-with-respect-to-the-southern-border-of-the-united-states-and-redirection-ofhttps://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/01/30/2017-02102/enhancing-public-safety-in-the-interior-of-the-united-stateshttps://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/01/25/2021-01768/revision-of-civil-immigration-enforcement-policies-and-prioritieshttps://usafacts.org/articles/what-can-the-data-tell-us-about-unauthorized-immigration/https://www.cbp.gov/frontline/border-crisis-cbp-s-responsehttps://cis.org/Report/Estimating-Illegal-Immigrant-Population-Using-Current-Population-Surveyhttps://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2024/07/22/what-we-know-about-unauthorized-immigrants-living-in-the-us/https://www.texastribune.org/2024/03/04/texas-sb4-illegal-immigration-law-5th-circuit-court-ruling/https://www.ca5.uscourts.gov/opinions/pub/23/23-50632-CV1.pdfhttps://www.globalrefuge.org/news/what-are-sanctuary-cities-and-why-do-they-exist-lirs/https://www.heritage.org/immigration/commentary/sanctuary-cities-border-crisis-costs-and-rude-awakening-the-lefthttps://www.fairus.org/sites/default/files/issue-brief-veterans-vs-illegal-alien-costs.pdfLet’s Connect: Connect with Ron: https://twitter.com/ronchapmanattyConnect with Sean: https://twitter.com/ComplianceGuy73—The Wall protects our republic on our relentless strive for democracy.With over 50 years of legal and government experience combined, Ron Chapman and Sean Weiss strip back the curtain on the US government, the Supreme Court, and some of the most influential trials in history that continue to shape our nation today.Join every week for unfiltered conversations, in-depth analysis, and commentary from some of America’s boldest thought leaders.
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    1 hr and 40 mins
  • Is Boeing Killing Whistleblowers? (+ Diddy’s Latest Legal Troubles & Trump’s Ongoing Challenges)

    Is Boeing Killing Whistleblowers? (+ Diddy’s Latest Legal Troubles & Trump’s Ongoing Challenges)
    Oct 2 2024

    Have you ever wondered what happens when corporate greed takes over? Well, the answer is exactly what’s going on with Boeing right now!

    After Boeing's merger with McDonnell Douglas, the organization’s priority shifted from providing customers with good quality and safe products to maximizing shareholder value.

    This meant that Boeing had to sacrifice its engineering integrity to make more money. This one decision resulted in catastrophic consequences in the form of several plane crashes over the years that have left thousands of people dead.

    In this week’s episode of the podcast, Sean and Ron go over Boeing's history of failure, the possibility of whistleblower suppression, and how Boeing has evaded all types of accountability.

    They’ll also be touching on other important news from the last few weeks, such as the latest assassination attempt on Donald Trump and the RICO charges rapper Sean Combs (known as Diddy) is facing.

    Are you ready?

    Tune in now.


    Key Takeaways:

    Introduction (00:00)

    What’s going on in the world right now? (02:16)

    Diddy’s indictment (07:53)

    The attempted assassination against Trump (26:13)

    Let’s talk about Boeing (42:36)

    Is Boeing killing whistleblowers? (57:26)

    Let’s go back to the McDonnell Douglas merger (01:04:05)

    The MCAS system’s role in Boeing’s downfall (01:19:18)


    Additional Resources

    Let’s Connect:

    Connect with Ron: https://twitter.com/ronchapmanatty

    Connect with Sean: https://twitter.com/ComplianceGuy73

    —

    The Wall protects our republic on our relentless strive for democracy.

    With over 50 years of legal and government experience combined, Ron Chapman and Sean Weiss strip back the curtain on the US government, the Supreme Court, and some of the most influential trials in history that continue to shape our nation today.

    Join every week for unfiltered conversations, in-depth analysis, and commentary from some of America’s boldest thought leaders.
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    1 hr and 39 mins

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