The rise of e-cigarette usage among youth is a pressing issue in the United States. According to a national Youth Tobacco survey by the FDA, one in four young people in the US uses e-cigarettes daily. To address this issue, former special agent in charge of the Washington Field division Bureau of Alcohol, tobacco, firearms and explosives and current adjunct professor at Georgetown University, Rich Marianos, sheds light on the dangers posed by disposable e-cigarettes manufactured in China by organized crime.
Mr. Marianos spoke on how communities must work together to stop the epidemic of e-cigarette use among youth. Collaborating with store owners, parents, and educators to educate them about the dangers of these devices, as well as holding them accountable for selling to minors, is crucial.
"The problem is that it's challenging to address the import of these illegal devices, and there's no enforcement by the federal government," Mr Marianos stated, highlighting the biggest roadblock to preventing the youth from being preyed upon by organized crime.
Mr. Marianos emphasized the importance of collaborating with law enforcement to disrupt the illegal activities of organized crime involved in the manufacturing and distribution of illegal e-cigarette devices. By working together, we can prevent younger generations from engaging in dangerous and unlawful activities related to e-cigarettes, and establish a safer environment for everyone.
"There is a need for aggressive action to engage the FDA and law enforcement to disrupt the environment where these illegal devices are being sold to youth," Mr Marianos emphasized. "It's time for the federal government to step up and properly impose penalties on distributors and manufacturers of these illegal devices. It's time to fight back, and we need to act now."
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Dr. Rashad Richey, host of the award-winning 'Rashad Richey Morning Show' on News & Talk 1380 – WAOK/V-103FM (HD3) (Weekdays 7am -10am), and the 'Dr. Rashad Richey Review' on SiriusXM's Urban View (Sundays at 1pm and 9pm), was voted 'Best Talk Radio Personality in Atlanta' by readers of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and named 'Most Trusted Voice in Atlanta' by the Atlanta Business Journal, making him the first African-American to receive these distinctions.
The intelligent and fearless television news anchor for the opinion news show, 'Indisputable with Dr. Rashad Richey' on the TYT Network, which was named 'fastest growing TV news show in America', and Political Commentator for The People's Station V-103 FM, America's largest urban station, also serves as President of Rolling Out, the largest free-print urban publication in the country. This multimedia powerhouse with over 3-million combined subscribers/followers on Facebook Watch, YouTube, Podcasts, and Twitch combined, is a noted multidisciplinary academic scholar and university professor/lecturer and an Emmy-nominated television Political Analyst for CBS News Atlanta.
Believing in the power of knowledge and education, Dr. Richey holds several advanced degrees, making him one of the most academically credentialed individuals in American history according to America News Now. Completing doctoral research studies in federal policy reform from Clark Atlanta University, Dr. Richey also holds a PhD from the Business University of Costa Rica where his research and doctoral dissertation highlighted the nuances and intersectionality of politics, policy and religion.
Being a student of leadership, Dr. Richey completed studies in Executive Leadership at Cornell University and was accepted into a specialty executive law program at Harvard University in International Finance: Policy, Regulation, and Transactions. Understanding the connectivity of culture and science, Dr. Richey earned his Master of Science in Neuroscience from the University of Pacific, where his master's thesis researched cognitive functionalities of brain entrainment. Dr. Richey also completed a Master of Science in Applied Physics and Quantum Mechanics from Universidad Empresarial, his master's thesis was adapted into a book titled, 'Ancient Egyptian Mastery of Quantum Physics, Vibratory Frequency, and Geometric Sciences: An Overview of Complex Scientific Applications in Ancient Cultures', which quickly became the #1 Physics, #1 Science, #1 History, and #1 Egyptian Genre b0ok on the Amazon platform.
As an executive leader, Dr. Richey says it's imperative to combine business practices with compassionate leadership principles, which was a primary focus when completing his Master of Business Administration (MBA) program at Beulah Heights University. Dr. Richey also holds a Master of Laws (LL.M) in Humanitarian Studies from the University of Renaissance and a Doctor of Law in International Law (ABD) from the research institution, Azteca University.
He is currently in the final leg of completing his Juris Doctor (Law Degree) from Birmingham Law School and dually enrolled in a PhD in Quantum Physics program, which is a collaborative between the Clark Atlanta University physics department and the School of Life Information Science & Engineering at Asia Pacific School of Business.
As host of The Rashad Richey Morning Show, Dr. Richey has interviewed everyone from Vice-President Kamala Harris to TI, and always brings relevant information, the best on-air debates, and most insightful interviews in media. Tune in every weekday morning from 7am-10am on News and Talk 1380-WAOK, V-103FM (HD3), www.WAOK.com, or on the Audacy App.
