In this episode, Mark is joined by chairman of the DC Police Union, Gregg Pemberton to discuss the ongoing Violence Interrupter grift that is crippling public safety efforts in major cities across the country.

In our inaugural episode, Mark breaks down his reasons for launching the Blue Saints Podcast, and reviews the recent skepticism about police overtime from St. Paul City Council.

Links: Twin Cities Pioneer Press article: https://www.twincities.com/2025/03/17/st-paul-city-council-debates-creation-of-public-safety-budget-oversight-committee/