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.

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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.

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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.

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