In this eye-opening and in-depth episode of The American Whistleblower Podcast, Dr. Joseph Piacentile — physician, attorney, and longtime whistleblower advocate — is joined by a powerhouse voice in financial integrity: Edward "Ted" Siedle, forensic investment, former SEC attorney and one of the most prolific financial whistleblowers in U.S. history.
Together, they explore the dark underbelly of pension fraud, financial mismanagement, and systemic corruption — exposing how state governments, Wall Street giants, and even federal agencies have failed to protect public funds and retirement security.
Ted Siedle shares personal reflections on the politically motivated murder of his father in Uganda, his lifelong pursuit of financial justice, and how he’s leveraging crowdfunding to investigate fraud where regulators won’t. From the Rhode Island pension disaster to his historic $350 million whistleblower case against JP Morgan, Siedle reveals how corruption often hides in plain sight — and how forensic investigation can bring it to light.
The conversation also sounds the alarm on Minnesota’s pension system, revealing shocking underreporting of fees, media silence, and lack of federal oversight. Ed Seidel joins the conversation to unpack innovative solutions, including the proposed creation of a Department of Pension Efficiency to enforce ethical standards and protect taxpayer dollars.
📌 Topics Covered:
-The rise of financial whistleblowing and its legal framework
-How crowdfunding forensic investigations is changing the game
-The Rhode Island pension scandal and Gina Raimondo’s Wall Street ties
-Inside the JP Morgan case and its $350M whistleblower settlement
-Minnesota’s pension failures and political cover-ups
-SEC inaction and the urgent need for federal oversight
-Why crypto in pension funds is a recipe for disaster
-Honoring the legacy of integrity in financial stewardship
⚠️ This episode is a masterclass in accountability, transparency, and the fight for ethical finance — from the front lines of whistleblower justice.
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