PolicePodTalk

The Police Pod Talk Crew will discuss a lawsuit filed by the Texas Commissioners in Willamson County against the Sheriff who continued to allow "Live PD" producers to film in the county even though the court voted to terminate its agreement with the show last year. In Abby's "What were you Thinking Man?" segment hear what happened to Officer J.R. Wood when he returned home after Church.

Monday on Police Pod Talk hear the 3rd and final conversation with my brother Jeff as we try to make sense of all the things that are going on in this crazy world we live in.  Just be aware that there is a PG rating on this one due to some of the language. 

Monday on Police Pod Talk hear part 2 of a 3-part conversation with my brother, Jeff, out of Michigan. Jeff and I will continue our conversation on how we saw our lives growing up and how we worked our way through and around the obstacles that were either real or perceived to be real, holding us back and making us fight for what we believed in. Jeff will talk about his feelings on Protest then and now and what we need to understand about what we are seeing.  

Monday on Police Pod Talk hear the first of a three part conversation with my brother, Jeff, out of Michigan. Jeff and I will discuss our lives growing up in an all black neighborhood and then moving out into the suburbs into an all white neighborhood where a petition was started to have our family removed,  what it was like riding the bus to and from school and the impact it had on our lives to this day. We will also talk about what we learned from our parents and what we see going on with the issues all of us are struggling with at this time. 

Tuesday on Police Pod Talk former Police Officer Rob Snyder talks about his YouTube video titled “To my Brothers & Sisters in the Thin Blue Line.” Rob explains his reasons for doing the video and why he feels Law Enforcement is under attack and by whom. Rob will also discuss why at this time there is a true threat towards anyone who shows support to the men and women in blue. Rob also shares his feelings towards Protesters and BLM members and what is needed to make things better.

During this pandemic and time of being quarantined with your family there comes a point where we can all start to get on each others nerves.  Before you know it things are said, words are exchanged and in some cases violence occurs with injuries and then someone is arrested. Cathy Maggart, the Domestic Violence Coordinator with the Allen County Prosecutor's Office, discusses the recent uptick in cases and arrests at this time.  Cathy will discuss different resources that are available while being isolated.  Tune in Monday to Police Pod Talk to hear more from Cathy on Domestic Violence.

Monday on Police Pod Talk you will hear from a young man who talks about his life growing up with friends who were black, white, wore the Gothic style clothing, hip hop style clothing and some were, what most people refer to as nerds.  He will also explain why he feels he had an advantage of understanding both the black and the white race. He will share how he felt during and after the George Floyd incident and who helped him through it and why some of the activities that he always enjoyed doing prior to the incident now causes him fear and hesitation. He shares his unique solution on how we can all come together to heal as a community and as a nation.

Monday on Police Pod Talk hear a conversation with two retired Police Officers as they discuss the issue of defunding Police Departments and whether it is a good or bad thing.  Also hear the discussion about the decision of a Sheriff in Florida banning his Officers from wearing face masks during this pandemic.  You decide if money needs to be taken from Police Departments and if it is worth the risk to not wear a face mask.

Monday on Police Pod Talk we show our appreciation to the essential workers on the Front Lines during this pandemic. You will hear a conversation with EMT Madison as she describes a day in the life of an EMT and their partner as they continue to assist victims knowing there is a potential they could contract the virus. Madison talks about how she deals with the stress of the virus, helping her children with homework, working third shift and studying to become a paramedic. Madison will also provide all of us with tips on staying safe and healthy. 

Monday on Police Pod Talk we continue our appreciation for our essential workers on the front lines of this pandemic with a conversation with Health Care Provider and Program Director for a Long-Term Care Nursing Facility, Mallorie Schon. Mallorie will take us through the days prior to the pandemic, some of the confusion during and all of the precautions that were put in place to protect our senior citizens. Mallorie will also explain how their staff has kept everyone safe and virus free.