Our guest today is Stephen L. Keller. Steve is the author of Pay to Play: Political Corruption, Corporate Greed, and the Cost of the American Dream. A pioneering entrepreneur, Steve shares his firsthand account of what happens when innovation collides with powerful corporate interests, and why he believes America's justice system is vulnerable to money, influence, and political power. Today, he is also helping advance the Justice Restoration Foundation, dedicated to promoting meaningful justice reform. 1) You faced weaponized federal agents, drafted indictments created by powerful insurance companies themselves, and a coordinated campaign to wipe out everything you built. Give us a brief overview of your story. 2) Your book is called Pay to Play. You paid a heavy price. What sustained you to be able to be a survivor in this high-stakes pursuit of the American Dream? 3) You write that corporations can exert enormous influence over government institutions. What can the average person do to protect themselves from being crushed by that machinery? 4) Your story centers on what happens when innovation threatens established industries. What lessons should entrepreneurs and business owners learn from your experience? 5) The Justice Restoration Foundation seeks meaningful reform of our justice system. What specific changes do you believe would restore greater accountability, fairness, and public confidence? 6) How do people follow your work, learn more about Pay to Play, and support the mission of the Justice Restoration Foundation? Originally Aired 7.13.26