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Déjà vu, anyone? Mike is joined by St. Paul Police Federation President Mark Ross to break down the unsettling parallels between the turmoil unfolding in Minnesota’s Twin Cities and Seattle’s 2020 “Summer of Love.” Strap in as they peel back the layers and shine a light on what’s really driving the chaos.

Dive into the drama! In this gripping episode, Seattle descends into utter chaos as the Seattle Police Officers' Guild (SPOG) drops a bombshell statement, fiercely opposing City Attorney Erika Evans' bold policy on open-air drug use. Links: https://x.com/spog1952/status/2008035698696388910?s=43 https://x.com/jasonrantz/status/2008302589411008701/photo/1 https://leadbureau.org/lead/https https://clerk.seattle.gov/search/ordinances/126896 https://mynorthwest.com/mynorthwest-politics/seattle-mayor-policy/4182684

In this explosive episode, Mike pulls back the curtain on the backstage chaos that fueled the controversial approval of the SPOG contract—and exposes Seattle City Council member Rob Saka's shameless hypocrisy in a no-holds-barred takedown. Links:  https://x.com/thehoffather/status/1991201667715592392?s=43 https://harrell.seattle.gov/2025/12/11/mayor-harrell-signs-new-police-contact-to-permanently-expand-care-department-strengthen-accountability-and-improve-recruitment/ https://www.seattlechannel.org/videos?videoid=x182886 https://x.com/jasonrantz/status/1999146706253001102?s=43  

Mike welcomes Pierce County Deputy Sheriff’s Independent Guild President, Shaun Darby and Community Advocate Annie Jolie to discuss the impending implosion of the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office and their desperate struggle to recruit and retain deputies.

In this episode, Mike sits down with Aaron Schmautz, President of The Portland Police Association to discuss Portland’s long running affair with ANTIFA. How recent high profile events have impacted Portland cops, how ANTIFA’s violence affects public safety, and why they target independent journalists like @MrAndyNgo, @KatieDaviscourt, @nicksortor, @choeshow, and @camhigby.

In this episode, Mike welcomes back Bob Scales from Police Strategies to discuss the termination of the Seattle Police Department’s Federal Consent Decree.  They dive deep into the grift of consent decrees and the efforts being taken to reform the process. Links: Hardpressed: https://www.hardpressed-info.com/federal-judge-ends-seattle-pd-oversight-now-what/ Mayor Harrell’s statement: https://harrell.seattle.gov/2025/09/03/city-of-seattle-and-seattle-police-successfully-exit-consent-decree-marking-new-chapter-of-accountability-and-community-partnership/

In this episode, Mike sits down with D.C. Police Union Chairman, Gregg Pemberton to discuss the TRUTH behind Trump’s federal takeover of Washington D.C.’s Metropolitan police department.  What were the causes and what it means for public safety across the nation.

In this episode Mike welcomes independent journalist @CamHigby to discuss his recent assault and ANTIFA’s war on the media and what that means for public safety. Links: https://abcnews.go.com/US/california-lawmakers-introduce-legislation-ban-law-enforcement-wearing/story?id=122900904 https://x.com/scott_wiener/status/1934619315078418895?s=43 https://x.com/camhigby/status/1934135321882664985?s=43 https://x.com/camhigby/status/1934828444350861715?s=43 https://x.com/katiedaviscourt/status/1934813485319459032?s=43 https://x.com/choeshow/status/1934842947469758572?s=43

In this episode Mike breaks down the looming threat of “ANTIFA Season”, comments on SPD Police Chief Shon Barnes' virtue signaling statement to the city council and what that means for officer morale and public safety. LINKS: Chief Barnes' public statement: https://x.com/SeattlePD/status/1932575405439135763 SPOG post about ANTIFA's actions: https://x.com/spog1952/status/1932926317500232070?s=43 Chief Barnes' statement to city council (1:39) https://www.seattlechannel.org/videos?videoid=x177005

Mike breaks down the decisions that led to the recent Cal Anderson Park disaster. 

In this episode Mike reacts to Seattle Times reporter Danny Westnut’s hit piece on SPOG’s “This is Seattle” social media campaign.  Mike also discusses Council Member Saka’s resolution that officially kills the “Defund the Police” movement, and exposes the anti-cop narrative of C.A.R.E.S. chief Amy Barden. Seattle Times: https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/cops-snarky-this-is-seattle-slogan-misses-their-own-big-news/ City Council Blog: https://council.seattle.gov/2025/04/01/city-council-approves-resolution-endorsing-holistic-approach-to-public-safety/ BomBardened Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/clip/UgkxQ7btNOyEoiuybksG2YzKNtPz8xTRgSv2

In this episode, Mike discusses the recent rogue actions of Assistant Chief Dan “Buster” Nelson, and his anti-union testimony before the WA state legislature. Links: • HB1816 latest draft: https://legiscan.com/WA/text/HB1816/id/3130268/Washington-2025-HB1816-Comm_Sub.pdf • Urbanist article: https://www.theurbanist.org/2025/02/17/state-bill-would-clear-path-for-seattle-civilian-responder-expansion/ • SPOG’s Buster Nelson video on X: https://x.com/SPOG1952/status/1892269507676188771 • S.A. Dupres’ X post about SB: 5066 https://x.com/SPOG1952/status/1894819807666557129 • Seattle’s 2017 Police Accountability Ordinance: https://www.seattle.gov/Documents/Departments/OPA/Legislation/2017AccountabilityOrdinance_052217.pdf • SPOG Alternate Response Unit MOU: https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/special/specialevents2023.pdf

Mike discusses the resignation of embattled OPA Director Gino "Turkey" Betts and what this means for public safety in Seattle. LINKS: • https://harrell.seattle.gov/2024/11/22/mayor-harrell-promotes-experienced-legal-and-judicial-leader-bonnie-glenn-to-serve-as-opa-director/#:~:text=Seattle%20–%20Today%2C%20Mayor%20Bruce%20Harrell,Betts'%20upcoming%20resignation%20in%20December.   • https://mynorthwest.com/3997502/rantz-seattle-city-official-gino-betts-hit-with-whistleblower-complaints-as-rumors-swirl-hes-on-his-way-out/   • https://mynorthwest.com/3981575/rantz-dan-auderer-guilty-no-evidence-gino-betts-opa-spd/   • https://www.kuow.org/stories/why-is-it-so-hard-to-hire-and-keep-cops-in-seattle

In this episode Mike sits down with SPOG endorsed gubernatorial candidate Dave Reichert to discuss his vision for Washington state. Campaign website: https://www.reichertforgovernor.com/ Campaign on X: https://x.com/reichert4gov

In this episode, Mike is joined by author, Army veteran, and police officer Mike Simonelli to discuss Simonelli’s book: Justified Deadly Force and the Myth of Systemic Racism.   About the book: Americans are being manipulated as the media, activists, and politicians racialize deadly police shootings. This book proves through scientific evidence that what we are told about these tragic incidents being systemically racist is systemically false. Link to Justified Deadly Force and the Myth of Systemic Racism: https://a.co/d/6oJr3hw