New York’s Finest: Retired & Unfiltered Podcast

Welcome to another unfiltered, and raw, live episode of the Finest Unfiltered Podcast! First up, Mayor Mamdani's cultural purge. NYC Council members are absolutely blasting Mayor Zohran Mamdani after a newly unveiled immigrant enclave map completely ERASED Little Italy. While the map features dozens of communities—from Little Palestine to Little Bangladesh—it completely leaves out the city’s most...

A major construction emergency unfolded in the heart of Midtown Manhattan after a high-rise building undergoing a massive residential conversion was evacuated amid fears of a localized structural collapse. On this episode of New York's Finest: Retired & Unfiltered, John & Marlon break down everything we know about the incident, including: Why construction workers evacuated before disaster...

An NYPD detective was shot in the back during a violent encounter in Brooklyn, just days before his planned retirement. John Macari & Marlon Bethel break down exactly what happened, the latest on the detective's condition, and what this attack says about the growing dangers facing New York City's police officers. We also cover the horrifying Coney Island mass shooting, where eight people—inclu...

New York City just hit the deadline on a massive $125.8 billion budget—and Mayor Zohran Mamdani just sealed a deal that cements what critics are calling an absolute extinction-level event for the NYPD. Despite a bleeding police force suffering from massive attrition, the new administration has officially shaken hands on holding the NYPD headcount completely flat, locking in the reversal of the pre...

New York City just hit the deadline on a massive $125.8 billion budget—and Mayor Zohran Mamdani just sealed a deal that cements what critics are calling an absolute extinction-level event for the NYPD. Despite a bleeding police force suffering from massive attrition, the new administration has officially shaken hands on holding the NYPD headcount completely flat, locking in the reversal of the pre...

New York's highest court has spoken. In a unanimous decision, the New York Court of Appeals ruled that the NYPD may prohibit members of the public from filming inside police precinct lobbies, rejecting arguments that New York's Right to Record laws protect recording inside stationhouses. John Macari and Marlon Bethel break down: The Court of Appeals' unanimous ruling Why the judges say precinct lo...

In this episode we will be breaking down the massive federal bribery probe that has sent shockwaves through One Police Plaza. Feds descended on the residences of former Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey, former Deputy Commissioner Tarik Sheppard, and active Assistant Chief James McCarthy (who was immediately stripped of his gun and modified). Allegations suggest a deep-rooted "favors-for-pr...

A viral video out of Central Park has sparked intense debate after an NYPD Sergeant appeared to lose his composure during an encounter with activist and First Amendment advocate Raul Rivera. Did the Sergeant simply have a bad moment under pressure, or did he cross a professional line while dealing with a citizen exercising a constitutional right? Retired NYPD Lieutenant John Macari and co-host Mar...

Join John Macari and Marlon Bethel on this explosive episode of The Finest Unfiltered as they break down two major attacks on NYPD officers that unfolded within hours of each other. According to reports, NYPD officers approached a vehicle reported stolen when the driver suddenly accelerated, striking multiple officers, including an NYPD Sergeant. Officers opened fire, striking the suspect, who was...

A shooting in Times Square following the New York Knicks Championship Parade has reignited debate about public safety, gun-free zones, and the challenges facing the NYPD during large-scale events. On this episode of The Finest Unfiltered, John Macari and Marlon Bethel examine the shooting, the circumstances surrounding it, and what it reveals about crime, enforcement, deterrence, and the realities...

The New York Knicks are NBA Champions, and now all eyes turn to Lower Manhattan for what could be one of the largest ticker tape parades in New York City history. On this episode of The Finest Unfiltered, retired NYPD Lieutenant John Macari, retired NYPD Sergeant Eric Dym, and retired NYPD Detective Marlon Bethel break down the NYPD's operational plan for the Knicks Championship Parade and ask the...

The New York Knicks are NBA Champions! After one of the most historic playoff runs in franchise history, the Knicks closed out the NBA Finals in Game 5 in San Antonio, bringing a championship back to New York for the first time in generations. But while fans celebrated across the city, parts of NYC erupted into disorder as massive crowds flooded the streets. From watch parties and spontaneous gath...

The New York Knicks are one win away from a championship, but the celebration following Game 4 raised serious public safety concerns across New York City. On this episode of The Finest Unfiltered, retired NYPD Lieutenant John Macari and Intelligence Detective Marlon Bethel break down the disturbing scenes that unfolded after the Knicks' victory over the Spurs and discuss what it means for the NYPD...

The New York Knicks are in the NBA Finals, but what should have been a historic night for New York City turned into chaos after the official Bryant Park watch party following Game 3 against the San Antonio Spurs. Reports and videos from the scene showed crowd disorder, property damage, fights, and clashes that left many asking one question: What went wrong with the NYPD deployment plan? On this ep...

Join John Macari, Eric Dym, and Marlon Bethel on The Finest Unfiltered as we break down the NYPD's operational plan for Knicks Game 3, the possibility of a championship celebration, and whether New York City is prepared for what could be one of the largest spontaneous gatherings in decades. With Madison Square Garden at the center of the sports world, what happens if the Knicks bring home a title?...

On this episode of The Finest Unfiltered, John, Eric & Marlon break down the final NYC Council Public Safety Committee hearing on the NYPD budget and ask one simple question: Did anyone actually offer solutions? From staffing shortages and recruitment challenges to overtime, crime, quality-of-life enforcement, counterterrorism concerns, and the future of public safety in New York City, council...

Former federal prosecutor, national security expert, and Republican nominee for New York State Attorney General, Saritha Komatireddy, joins The Finest Unfiltered for an in-depth discussion about her campaign, her vision for New York, and why she believes public safety must be the top priority for the Empire State. Saritha has spent more than a decade prosecuting terrorists, cartel members, cyber c...

The Finest Unfiltered breaks down the NYPD’s massive security posture at the 2026 Israeli Day Parade — and why it completely contradicted NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s rhetoric surrounding policing, counterterrorism, and public safety. If proactive policing, counterterror units, visible deterrence, and hardened security perimeters are supposedly unnecessary… then why did NYC deploy one of the stronge...

On this explosive episode of The Finest Unfiltered we break down the growing controversy surrounding NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani and his proposal to DELAY payments into city pension funds. Under the proposal, unions must vote to approve the plan and the stakes could not be higher for active and retired NYPD members. So far: The Patrolmen's Benevolent Association (PBA) and Sergeants Benevolent Associa...

On this episode of The Finest Unfiltered, we sit down with nationally recognized law enforcement expert Dr. Travis Yates for a powerful conversation about modern policing, officer safety, leadership failures, use of force, and the future of law enforcement in America. Dr. Yates is a 30-year law enforcement veteran, founder of the FOCUS Risk Index, author of The Courageous Police Leader, and one of...

NYC is spiraling deeper into chaos and contradiction. The Finest Unfiltered,breaks down the explosive controversy surrounding viral photos of NYPD officers allegedly flashing symbols linked to one of NYC’s most violent gangs. How does something like this happen inside the NYPD? What does it say about leadership, recruitment standards, morale and discipline inside the department? We also dive into...

The Finest Unfiltered breaks down the growing controversy surrounding the massive overtime costs tied to the 2026 FIFA World Cup coming to New York City and why some are calling it a political and financial disaster in the making. As Mayor Zohran Mamdani pushes a socialist-style vision for NYC, critics argue the burden is once again falling on the backs of NYPD cops working endless overtime to kee...

In episode 65 of the Executive Perspective, Ron and Rob explore the recent case of NYPD Deputy Chief Richie Taylor, who pleaded guilty to stealing time. Remarkably, he managed to retain his job, avoid criminal charges, and even maintain his rank as a Chief. The duo will compare this executive’s treatment with a recent case involving an NYPD Lieutenant who faced criminal charges and termination for...

The Finest Unfiltered breaks down a shocking NYC Council resolution pushing New York State to require police officers to maintain personal liability insurance. Will this protect the public… or financially DESTROY rank-and-file cops already struggling to survive in New York City? In this explosive episode of The Finest Unfiltered, we expose: The NYC Council resolution is tied to state bills S.3515/...

On this episode of The Finest Unfiltered, we break down the 180 of former NYPD officer Shamsul Haque, who is now running for New York State Assembly District 30 with the endorsement of Bernie Sanders and support from progressive political circles aligned with Zohran Mamdani’s agenda. We examine how a former police officer became connected to policies and political movements many critics believe ar...