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Daniel Matalon, CEO of A 2nd Chance Bail Bonds, and host Tug Cowart bring you Justice Unfiltered. Real conversations with real people from every side of the justice system.

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Someone asked AI what the odds were of Dog the Bounty Hunter catching them while out on bond. AI came back with 100%. Dog's reaction says it all.

Daniel Matalon and Dog break down how technology has changed the bounty hunting game — from pagers and knocking on doors to geofencing, social media, and AI that already knows your record. But Dog is quick to point out: when the case gets hard, old school still wins. You still hit the community, pass out warrants, and talk to people. Technology helps. It doesn't replace the work.

🎧 Full episode: https://www.a2ndchancebailbonds.com/podcast/

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AI Says Dog the Bounty Hunter Has a 100% Catch Rate

April 7, 2026 7:00 pm

When someone skips bond, what's the first thing Dog the Bounty Hunter thinks? "I'll never catch them." No, seriously.

Dog explains why the biggest bonds are the ones that keep him up at night — mugshots on the dashboard, mugshots by the fireplace, staring back at him like he'll never close the case. But here's the thing: the only people who have ever truly gotten away from Dog are the ones the feds told him to walk away from.

Ten thousand captures. That record speaks for itself.

🎧 Full episode: https://www.a2ndchancebailbonds.com/podcast/

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Dog the Bounty Hunter's First Thought When Someone Runs

April 7, 2026 1:00 pm

Most people assume that if someone runs, they're guilty. Dog the Bounty Hunter says that's one of the biggest misconceptions in the bail bond system.

After 10,000 captures, he's seen it all. Innocent people who ran because they were terrified of the justice system. People who snitched years ago and knew what was waiting for them inside. And then the ones who treat it like a game — phone calls, text messages, provoking the chase. Dog will tell you straight: those are the ones he loves the most. More strategic. More challenging. And they always leave crumbs.

🎧 Full episode: https://www.a2ndchancebailbonds.com/podcast/

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Why People Really Skip Bond According to Dog the Bounty Hunter

April 7, 2026 7:30 am

Dog the Bounty Hunter has captured more than 10,000 people. He says 80% of them went on to turn their lives around. Most people don't believe that number — and Dog knows exactly why.

Daniel Matalon of A 2nd Chance Bail Bonds weighs in on what that looks like from the bail bond side. The news only shows you the failures. It doesn't show you the people who got a second chance and actually took it. That's what this conversation is about.

🎧 Full episode is up at: https://www.a2ndchancebailbonds.com/podcast/

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Dog the Bounty Hunter Says 80% Turn Their Lives Around

April 7, 2026 7:15 am

Legislation passed straight down party lines almost always makes a point. It rarely makes a difference. Geoff Duncan made a promise to himself early in his time at the Georgia State House: he would build bipartisan relationships on every bill he touched. When Stacey Abrams opposed his Rural Hospital Tax Credit, he did not fight her. He asked her for ideas to make it better. She gave him three. He put all of them in the bill. It passed with nearly unanimous votes. That is what real buy-in looks like.

Justice Unfiltered with Daniel Matalon of A 2nd Chance Bail Bonds and Tug Cowart.

🎧 Full episode: https://www.a2ndchancebailbonds.com/geoff-duncan-on-bipartisanship-ai-and-his-vision-as-georgia-governor/

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He Asked His Opponent to Improve His Bill — Then It Passed Unanimously

March 31, 2026 3:00 pm

A Silicon Valley AI company ran a test to see how their own system would react if told it was going to be unplugged or upgraded. The AI started giving reasons it should not be shut down. Then it said it had scanned the team's emails and knew what they were doing, even though they were not doing anything. It was all part of the test. Geoff Duncan and the Justice Unfiltered crew have been calling it the Terminator 2 documentary ever since. He is not wrong. Go look it up.

Justice Unfiltered with Daniel Matalon of A 2nd Chance Bail Bonds and Tug Cowart.

🎧 Full episode: https://www.a2ndchancebailbonds.com/geoff-duncan-on-bipartisanship-ai-and-his-vision-as-georgia-governor/
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The Alarming AI Test That Has Geoff Duncan Calling It Terminator 2

March 31, 2026 2:00 pm

Not everyone needs to be jammed through a four-year college. Geoff Duncan has visited labor union training centers across Georgia and watched young people come out of high school, skip the $100,000 in debt, and start earning, building benefits, and advancing their careers immediately. The financial head start is real and it is twofold: no debt on one side, income from day one on the other. Duncan says the historical track to a career has completely changed, and it is time Georgia's policies caught up with that reality.

Justice Unfiltered with Daniel Matalon of A 2nd Chance Bail Bonds and Tug Cowart.

🎧 Full episode: https://www.a2ndchancebailbonds.com/geoff-duncan-on-bipartisanship-ai-and-his-vision-as-georgia-governor/

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Why Geoff Duncan Says Stop Forcing Kids Into Four-Year Colleges

March 31, 2026 1:45 pm

Geoff Duncan showed up to the Georgia State House as a self-described raging red Republican. His seatmate was Dewey McLean, a Democrat who played in the NFL and led labor union groups. On paper, they had almost nothing in common. But Duncan sat with him for years, listened, and let his perspective shift. McLean changed the direction of his heart. Duncan says he never wanted to walk out of a restaurant again, see someone homeless or hungry, and blame them for it. He wanted to go find the solution instead.

Justice Unfiltered with Daniel Matalon of A 2nd Chance Bail Bonds and Tug Cowart.

🎧 Full episode: https://www.a2ndchancebailbonds.com/geoff-duncan-on-bipartisanship-ai-and-his-vision-as-georgia-governor/

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His Democratic Seatmate Changed How He Sees Poverty — For Good

March 31, 2026 1:30 pm

Bases loaded. Three and oh count. You haven't thrown a strike in seven minutes. And 20,000 people are booing. Geoff Duncan says that moment on a minor league baseball mound taught him more about himself than almost anything else in his life. When his son hit a slump in college baseball and called his dad not knowing how to fix it, Duncan's answer was simple: keep grinding. That same message carried him through six seasons in the minors and into a political career built on showing up when everything feels like it is working against you.

Justice Unfiltered with Daniel Matalon of A 2nd Chance Bail Bonds and Tug Cowart.

🎧 Full episode: https://www.a2ndchancebailbonds.com/geoff-duncan-on-bipartisanship-ai-and-his-vision-as-georgia-governor/

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Being Booed by 20,000 People Teaches You Exactly What You're Made Of

March 31, 2026 1:06 pm

Justice Unfiltered Episodes

Dog the Bounty Hunter on Bail Bonds, Second Chances & What Really Happens After the Arrest

Dog the Bounty Hunter joins Justice Unfiltered to talk bail bonds, second chances & 10,000 captures. Watch now.

April 7, 2026

Geoff Duncan on Bipartisanship, AI, and His Vision as Georgia Governor

Geoff Duncan, former Georgia Lt. Governor and Democratic candidate for governor, breaks down bipartisanship, AI policy, Medicaid, and his plan for Georgia.

March 31, 2026

How Judge Kellie Hill Is Changing Lives Through Restorative Justice in Georgia

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March 24, 2026

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Electronic Monitoring and Bail Bonds: What You Actually Need to Know

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March 10, 2026

Cobb County Solicitor General Makia Metzger on Second Chances, Smart Justice, and Fixing a Broken System

Cobb County Solicitor General Makia Metzger talks youthful offender programs, mental health in jails, and why smart justice saves lives and tax dollars.

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