Football is woven into American culture—from Friday night lights and college rivalries to the NFL’s biggest stage. But behind the excitement, tradition, and billion-dollar industry is a difficult question: What price are players paying for the game we love?

In this Special Edition of George on the Go, George examines the continuing concerns surrounding concussions, repetitive head impacts, and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) in college and professional football.

We look at what researchers have learned about brain trauma, how football organizations have responded, and the difficult balance between preserving the sport and protecting the people who play it.

This isn’t an argument against football. It’s a conversation about responsibility, informed choice, player safety, leadership, and what the future of the game should look like.

When did experience become a disadvantage?

In Episode 8 of George on the Go, George takes on ageism—the assumptions, stereotypes, and barriers people can face simply because of their age.

From the workplace and hiring process to entertainment, media, education, and everyday life, we examine how age can influence the way people are viewed and the opportunities they're given.

But this episode is also about something bigger: reinvention.

Is there really an age when you're supposed to stop pursuing a new career, earning another degree, starting a business, stepping in front of a microphone, or chasing a dream you've carried for years?

George explores the legal and public-policy questions surrounding age discrimination while challenging the idea that opportunity belongs primarily to the young.

Your age tells people how long you've lived. It doesn't tell them what you're still capable of becoming.

A major development in the Daniel Flores/LAPD secret-recording case: the 16 felony eavesdropping charges have been reduced to misdemeanors, and Flores has entered a one-year judicial diversion program.

In this George on the Go update, I break down what changed, what prosecutors and the defense are still arguing, and why the case remains important for whistleblower protections, privacy law, prosecutorial discretion, leadership, and public policy.

A major development has occurred since our original discussion of the LAPD secret-recording controversy involving Officer Daniel Flores.

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman has announced that the 16 felony eavesdropping charges against Flores will be reduced to misdemeanors, dramatically changing the direction of the case.

In this special George on the Go follow-up, I examine what the decision means for whistleblowers, recording laws, prosecutorial discretion, police accountability, leadership, and public policy.

We also tackle a bigger question: What happens when someone documents alleged misconduct, but the method used to obtain that evidence may itself violate the law?

This isn't about being anti-police or anti-prosecutor. It's about supporting ethical law enforcement while demanding accountability, protecting legitimate privacy while protecting legitimate whistleblowers, and asking whether our laws are producing the outcomes we actually want.

And most importantly, thank you to everyone who listened, shared, discussed, and supported this conversation.

Public voices matter. Independent media matters. Responsible conversations matter.

We are stronger together.

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What happens when exposing misconduct may also mean breaking the law? In Episode 6 of George on the Go, George examines the controversy surrounding secret workplace recordings, whistleblower protections, and the difficult balance between accountability, privacy, and due process. Using the LAPD recording case as a starting point—and expanding the discussion to Arizona and the nation—George explores what these conflicts reveal about leadership, organizational culture, law, and public policy . It is a fair and timely examination of how institutions should respond when truth, loyalty, and the law collide.

In Episode 5 of George on the Go, we take on “The Weight of the World” — a personal and important conversation about fat shaming, dignity, respect, and the way people are judged by appearance.

This episode looks beyond hurtful comments and stereotypes to ask bigger questions about leadership, law, public policy, workplace culture, and basic human decency. How should leaders respond when people are mocked or marginalized because of their weight? Where does personal responsibility end and discrimination begin? And what role can law and public policy play in creating a society where people are treated with dignity?

This is also a conversation about resilience — refusing to allow someone else’s judgment to determine your value, your ambitions, or your future.

Leadership. Law. Opportunity.

Join me for a candid discussion about respect, responsibility, and why the words we choose matter more than we sometimes realize.

In Episode 4 of George on the Go, we discuss why civility remains one of the foundations of effective leadership, strong communities, and respectful public discourse. From historical examples to modern challenges, this episode explores how respect, integrity, and thoughtful conversation can help bridge divides and strengthen society. Join me for another thoughtful discussion on leadership, law, opportunity, and the issues shaping our world.

Leadership isn't about titles—it's about influence, character, and the choices we make every day. In this episode of George on the Go, George explores what true leadership looks like in our families, workplaces, communities, and public life. Through historical examples, practical lessons, and personal reflections, you'll discover why anyone can become a leader by choosing integrity, service, and courage.

In this episode:

• Leadership vs. authority
• Lessons from history
• Leadership in everyday life
• George's Take
• Looking ahead to the future

Leadership. Law. Opportunity.

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