July 21, 2026

The Problem with Snitches

Sharing information with law enforcement is usually good. Sharing information in order to cut a deal is an invitation to corruption—and can even send innocent people to death row. I reviewed a new book about an epic snitch, by a crackerjack investigative reporter.

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February 12, 2023

Scam or Not a Scam?

The land I write about (and now own a piece of) was sold in the 1970s by mail. It was so cheap that people usually bought it sight unseen, from newspaper ads: $30 down and $30 a month for 12 years was a common deal. The federal government said it was a fraud, and this TV investigation from the time seems to agree. (Click READ MORE to go to YouTube.)

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January 30, 2023

On the Horizon

More talks and appearances coming up this year. (Check back soon—additional dates on the way!)

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