In Episode 84, CJ and Tanner are joined by New York State Assemblywoman Jodi Giglio and Assemblyman Doug Smith, two Republican members of the New York State Assembly representing communities across Suffolk County. Giglio represents the 2nd Assembly District, while Smith represents the 5th Assembly District.

With years of experience in state and local government, Jodi and Doug offer their perspectives on the issues being debated in Albany and how decisions made at the state level impact Long Island communities.

During the conversation, they discuss public safety, energy, affordability, artificial intelligence infrastructure, and the challenges facing New York families, sharing their perspectives on these issues and their impact on communities across the state.

Tune in to Episode 84 of On Patrol for a conversation with Assemblywoman Jodi Giglio and Assemblyman Doug Smith about the issues facing Long Island and New York State.

In Episode 83, CJ and Tanner are joined by New York State Governor Kathy Hochul.

Governor Hochul took office in 2021 after a career in public service that began at the local level in the Town of Hamburg and ultimately led her to the Governor’s Office. From serving in local government to representing New York in Congress and later becoming Lieutenant Governor, her experience has given her a unique perspective on the issues facing communities across the state.

During the conversation, Governor Hochul discusses bail reform, New York’s sanctuary policies, law enforcement mental health, and the challenges surrounding affordability and the cost of living in New York.

Tune in to Episode 83 of On Patrol for a wide-ranging conversation with Governor Kathy Hochul and hear her perspective on the issues impacting law enforcement officers, their families, and New Yorkers across the state.

In Episode 82, CJ and Tanner are joined by Sean Riordan, Esq. and Chris Wolf. Sean Riordan began his career representing claimants before the Social Security Administration’s Office of Disability Adjudication and Review, as well as various New York State and City retirement boards.

Over the years, he has become disability counsel to numerous unions and has lectured extensively to police officers, correction officers, detectives, teachers, laborers, and other workers on their disability rights.

In addition to his legal practice, Sean concentrates his lobbying efforts at the intersection of disability, labor, and public employment law, with a particular focus on advocating for unionized workers, first responders, and municipal employees throughout New York State.

Tune in to Episode 82 as we discuss the disability process, the rights and protections available to workers, and the importance of having knowledgeable advocates in your corner.

In Episode 81, CJ and Tanner sit down with Edward Strohm, Executive Director of The Strohm Foundation. A former New York State Court Officer, Ed shares how he has grown the foundation since taking over, continuing its mission in honor of his three aunts, who were all diagnosed with breast cancer around the same time.

What began as a deeply personal mission has grown into an organization committed to making a difference in the fight against cancer. Today, The Strohm Foundation is dedicated to funding critical cancer research, with a focus on breast cancer, pediatric cancer, and 9/11-related cancers. Tune in to hear Ed’s story and learn more about the important work being done through The Strohm Foundation.

In Episode 80, CJ and Tanner are joined by James Gruenfelder, President of the Suffolk County Police Superior Officers Association. James joined the Suffolk County Police Department in 1991 and steadily rose through the ranks, ultimately attaining the rank of Lieutenant. Early in his career, he recognized the importance of union involvement and advocating for his fellow officers, eventually becoming President of the SOA in 2020.

Beyond his leadership with the SOA, James serves as a board member of the Brotherhood for the Fallen and the Steuben Association. Tune in as we discuss his journey through the Suffolk County Police Department, his path to union leadership, and the experiences that have shaped his career and continued commitment to law enforcement.

In Episode 79, CJ and Tanner are joined by Gus Tsiorvas, owner of the Embassy Diner. Gus grew up in the restaurant business, watching his father build the Oconee Diner from the ground up. He took the lessons he learned from his father and used them to build one of Long Island’s most recognizable diners. Gus shares the values his father instilled in him, the hard work and dedication it takes to succeed in the restaurant business, and the story behind building America’s Most Patriotic Diner.

In Episode 78, CJ and Tanner are joined by returning guest Scott Frayler, President of Blue Line Wealth Management. Scott provides an update on the markets as we transition from the second to the third quarter of 2026.

The conversation covers a range of factors that could impact market performance in the months ahead, including ongoing geopolitical uncertainty surrounding Iran and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Scott also discusses Trump Accounts and 529 plans, breaking down different ways families can invest and save for their children’s future. Throughout the episode, he shares his perspective on the current state of the markets, what investors should be watching, and how these developments could shape the economic outlook moving forward.

In Episode 77, CJ and Tanner are joined by Bruce Blakeman. As Nassau County Executive, Blakeman was re-elected in 2025 and shortly thereafter announced his candidacy for Governor of New York. A New York native and attorney by trade, Blakeman has devoted more than three decades to public service — from his start on the Hempstead Town Council in 1993, to his time as a Port Authority Commissioner during the September 11th terrorist attacks, to his current role leading Nassau County. In this wide-ranging conversation, Blakeman reflects on his record as County Executive and lays out his vision for New York as the Republican candidate for Governor, built around three core priorities: keeping communities safe, cutting taxes, and putting common sense back into government.

In Episode 76, CJ and Jeff are joined by Mike Mancusi and Charlie Tramontana. Both Mike and Charlie are retired members of the Suffolk County Police Department who were part of the team that founded Max Security USA. Drawing on more than four decades of combined law enforcement experience, they have helped build the company into a trusted security partner for businesses, communities, and property managers nationwide.

In Episode 75, CJ and Tanner are joined by James Skoufis. Senator James Skoufis is a Democrat representing New York State's 42nd Senate District. He began his career in public service on the Woodbury Town Board in Orange County before serving three terms in the New York State Assembly. Most recently, he was a candidate for Chair of the Democratic National Committee in 2025.