Murphy's Law

In Part 2 of this powerful conversation on Murphy's Law, host Murphy Robinson continues his sit-down with Dr. Ben Sanders — and if you thought Part 1 went deep, this episode goes deeper. Where Part 1 laid the foundation — Dr. Sanders' journey from Evanston, Illinois, through Hope College, Union Theological Seminary, a doctorate in Christian theology and social ethics, and into public leadership as...

In this episode of Murphy’s Law, host Murphy Robinson sits down with Dr. Ben Sanders for a wide-ranging, deeply human conversation on faith, leadership, equity, identity, and the moral responsibility of public service. Dr. Sanders’ journey—from growing up in Evanston, Illinois, to studying at Hope College and Union Theological Seminary in New York City, to earning his doctorate and teaching theolo...

In this episode of Murphy’s Law, host Murphy Robinson sits down with Judge Don Toussaint of the Arapahoe County District Court for a wide-ranging, deeply human conversation on justice, leadership, public trust, and the unseen weight of public service. Judge Toussaint’s journey—from growing up as the child of Haitian immigrants in New Jersey, to being inspired by civil rights-era judges, to serving...

In this episode of Murphy’s Law, host Murphy Robinson sits down with his longtime friend and brother-in-service Jimmy Graham for a wide-ranging, deeply personal conversation about leadership, protection, faith, and legacy. Jimmy’s journey—from growing up “a mess,” to serving in the Navy SEALs and as a CIA protective officer, to founding Able Shepherd—reveals a powerful truth: leadership isn’t abou...

Murphy Robinson sits down with Ian Craig , Kenyan conservation leader and Senior Director for Africa at WildLandscapes International , whose work has helped reshape how wildlife conservation and community stability intersect across the continent. Ian shares his unlikely path—from professional hunting to pioneering conservation—and explains how the hardest part of protecting endangered species isn’...

For the very first episode of Murphy’s Law , host Murphy Robinson takes the mic solo to share the origin story behind his career in law enforcement, public safety, and civic leadership—and the mission of this podcast. From becoming one of the youngest police officers in Ohio at age 19, to stepping into senior city management, to leading Denver’s Public Safety Department through some of the most tu...

Murphy’s Law is a seasonal leadership podcast hosted by Murphy Robinson, former Public Safety Director for Denver and CEO of SurePass. Each season tackles one major theme facing public safety leadership—from crisis response to building institutional trust. Through candid conversations with chiefs, commissioners, and innovators, Murphy explores what it takes to prepare for reality and lead through...