The Quiet Professional

By Vigilant Media Inc.

The Quiet Professional, a part of Vigilant Media Inc., is a podcast that strives to educate listeners and inspire change through candid and critical exploration of topics centered around national secu... more

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How many episodes does The Quiet Professional have?

The podcast currently has 171 episodes available.

The Quiet Professional episodes:

March 17, 2025S4E11: A Learned Discussion on Hybrid Warfare - Cynthia Alkon and Scott McGregor
Original Recording Date: 2025MAR03.
Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.
Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.
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TOPICS:
Guest:
Cynthia Alkon – Professor of Law, and Director of Criminal Law, Justice & Policy Program at Texas A&M University School of Law; Steering Committee Member and Senior Fellow of the Council on Countering Hybrid Warfare.
Scott McGregor - Former Canadian military intelligence; Co-Author of The Mosaic Effect: How the Chinese Communist Party Start a Hybrid War In America's Backyard; Advisor to the Council on Countering Hybrid Warfare.
What is hybrid warfare (HW), its many forms, and how to counter it?
Problems: complicated and complex.
Grey-zone tactics.
Intersection of morals, ethics, and law in modern conflict.
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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:
Important Links:
Cynthia and her publications at Texas A&M website: https://www.law.tamu.edu/faculty/faculty-profiles/cynthia-alkon.html
A Theory of Interests in the Context of Hybrid Warfare: It's Complex: https://scholarship.law.tamu.edu/facscholar/1893/
Scott at HybridWar.ca: https://hybridwar.ca/
Mosaic Effect book: https://www.amazon.ca/Mosaic-Effect-Communist-Americas-backyard-ebook/dp/B09CRZGFQP
Council on Countering Hybrid Warfare: https://counteringhybridwarfare.org/
Profiles and Social Media:
Find Professor Alkon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-alkon-5980b0a
Find Scott on:
LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/scott-mcgregor-cd-bcom-b35569230
X: https://x.com/5eyesscott
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57min
March 10, 2025S4E10: The Possibility of Objective Journalism – Peter Klein
Original Recording Date: 2025MAR03.
Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.
Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.
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TOPICS:
Guest: Peter Klein – Emmy Award-winning journalist and full professor at UBC's School of Journalism, Writing, and Media. Founder of the UBC Global Reporting Centre.
The intended outcome of reporting
Influence in storytelling.
Understanding perspectives and gaining an appreciation.
Who controls the narrative?
Is objective journalism possible?
Importance of transparency.
Labels and “fake news”.
BRIBE, INC. - You have to hear this story!
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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:
Important Links:
Global Reporting Centre: https://globalreportingcentre.org/
BRIBE, INC.: https://bribeinc.com/
Profiles and Social Media:
Bio with UBC’s School of Journalism, Writing, and Media: https://jwam.ubc.ca/profile/peter-klein/
Find Peter on:
X: https://twitter.com/peterwklein
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-klein-04140b
BRIBE, INC. on:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Bribe-Inc/61550894187145/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bribe-inc/
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53min
March 03, 2025S4E9: North American Landscape of Law Enforcement Wellness and Fitness - Patrick Szpak
Original Recording Date: 2025FEB07.
Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.
Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.
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TOPICS:
Guest: Patrick Szpak - Physical Training Instructor at Edmonton Police Service, and Founder of Tactical Edge Wellness & Resiliency.
Pat's story: chase experience, not opportunity.
A national picture of fitness for law enforcement.
Limitations & barriers for programs.
The differences in component vs occupational testing.
Legalities and correlation between assessments and the job.
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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:
Important Links:
Tactical Edge Wellness website: https://www.tacticaledgewellness.com/
Profiles and Social Media:
Tactical Edge Wellness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tacticaledgewellness/
Find Pat on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/patrick-szpak-ma-cscs-rscc-cscp-43784883
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52min
February 24, 2025S4E8: A Real Discussion On Firearms And The Message Being Delivered – Chris Taylor.
Original Recording Date: 2025FEB06.
Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.
Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.
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TOPICS:
Guest: Chris Taylor – ATF Attache to Canada.
Reading into the numbers and the messages being sent.
Seized vs traced.
Firearm types.
Geographic differences.
Consistency of investigations.
Regulation, restrictions, and the debate over firearms.
New trends in firearm investigations and design development.
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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:
Important Links:
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives: https://www.atf.gov/
Profiles and Social Media:
Find Chris on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/chris-taylor-atf
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1h 5min
February 17, 2025S4E7: Environments of Failure and Lasting Success - Dr. Johanna Pagonis.
Original Recording Date: 2025FEB07.
Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.
Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.
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TOPICS:
Guest: Dr. Johanna Pagonis - Founder and CEO - Sinogap Solutions Leadership Consulting.
The story behind Dr. Pagonis' drive.
Who does the "boys club" actually work for?
Nature vs Nurture - Leaders, are they born to be or made?
Formal training.
On-the-job experience.
Diversity - Equity - Inclusion
Authentic intentions.
What are you trying to do? Why?
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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:
Important Links:
Sinogap Solutions Leadership Consulting website: https://learn.sinogapsolutions.com/
Woman Up! Ignite the Leader in You cohort: https://learn.sinogapsolutions.com/courses/woman-up-ignite-the-leader-in-you-cohort-7
Enrol prior to March 7, 2025 to receive 15% discount. Discount code "Womanup15".
Book Choose To Be A Leader Others Would Want To Follow: https://www.amazon.ca/Choose-leader-others-would-follow-ebook/dp/B085ZWHLMF
Profiles and Social Media:
Find Sinogap Solutions and Dr. Pagonis on:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sinogapsolutions
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sinogapsolutions
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sinogap_solutions/
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1h 7min
February 10, 2025S4E6: Misinfo to Disinfo, and The Money Trail to Truth - Gregory Carpenter
Original Recording Date: 2025JAN31.
Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.
Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.
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TOPICS:
Guest: Gregory Carpenter - Co-Owner - CW Pensecc.
This one is pretty straightforward.
Misinformation, to
Disinformation, and
Truth
Sourcing and following the money.
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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:
Important Links:
Greg's book on Amazon - Reverse Deception: Organized Cyber Threat Counter-Exploitation: https://www.amazon.com/Reverse-Deception-Organized-Threat-Counter-Exploitation-ebook/dp/B008G05DDA?ref_=ast_author_mpb
Profiles and Social Media:
Find Greg on:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gcarpenter-cso-kbi
X: https://x.com/gscarp12
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1h 11min
February 03, 2025S4E5: Border Security in the Face of U.S. Concerns - Brian Sauve
Original Recording Date: 2025JAN31.
Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.
Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.
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TOPICS:
Guest: Brian Sauve - President and CEO - National Police Federation.
Recommendations for strengthening Canada/U.S. border.
Each of the four recommendations examined in more depth.
Procurement barriers.
Unit integration and collaboration.
Cross-Border Crime Forum.
Staffing issues.
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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:
Important Links:
NPF website: https://npf-fpn.com/
NPF Border Security Recommendations (documents): National Police Federation Shares Recommendations for Strengthening Canada/U.S. Border - NPF-FPN
Profiles and Social Media:
Find Brian on LinkedIn: Brian Sauvé - President and CEO - National Police Federation / Federation de la Police Nationale | LinkedIn
Find the NPF on:
X: https://twitter.com/npffpn
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nationalpolicefederation/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nationalpolicefederation/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/npf_fpn/?igshid=14s1qkc6wvczk
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0QxNjeMspVgEiplTklCObw
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45min
January 20, 2025S4E4: Artificial Intelligence Within Law Enforcement – Ron Anderson and Anthony Odoardi.
Original Recording Date: 2025JAN15.
Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.
Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.
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TOPICS:
Guests: Chief Innovation & Technology Officer Ron Anderson of the Edmonton Police Service and Deputy Chief Anthony Odoardi of the Peel Regional Police.
AI in policing.
Can we do it alone? Private / public sector relationships.
Approach to investigation.
How we are implementing it.
A tale of two police services (focus and differing directions).
World-wide perspective.
Us and everyone else.
Ethics.
Human vs AI - the final say.
Legal and policy considerations.
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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:
Important Links:
Peel Regional Police - https://www.peelpolice.ca/en/index.aspx
Edmonton Police Service - https://www.edmontonpolice.ca/
Profiles and Social Media:
Anthony Odoardi on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/anthony-odoardi-03a61089
Ron Anderson on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/ron-anderson-a603608a
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51min
January 13, 2025S4E3: A Personal Account of Sex Trafficking: Part 2 – Callie Love – Founder of Phoenix Arise Foundation.
Original Recording Date: 2025JAN02.
Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.
Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.
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TOPICS:
Callie’s life story.
The escape to freedom and the Foundation.
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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:
Important Links:
Phoenix Arise Foundation: https://phoenixarisefoundation.com/
Profiles and Social Media:
Find Phoenix Arise Foundation on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phoenix_arise_foundation_
Find Callie on:
LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/callie-love-04634118b
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/callie__love__333
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1h 48min
January 08, 2025S4E2: Edmonton Police Service: 2024 In Review and Looking Forward.
Original Recording Date: 2024DEC13.
Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.
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TOPICS:
A sit-down with the three Deputy Chiefs of the Edmonton Police Service.
Addressing public safety.
Open drug use.
Violence.
State of the Service.
Staffing and member wellness.
Looking ahead.
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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:
Important Links:
Edmonton Police Service: https://www.edmontonpolice.ca/
Join EPS: http://www.joineps.ca/
Profiles and Social Media:
Find the EPS on:
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/epsvideoonline
X: https://x.com/edmontonpolice/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/edmontonpoliceservice
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edmontonpoliceservice/
LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/edmonton-police-service_2
Find Join EPS on:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joineps
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/edmonton-police-service-recruiting-unit/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joineps
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49min

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