Stop the Killing

Episode Title: The Trump Assassination Attempt In this special live episode, recorded at CrimeCon London 2024, Sarah Ferris and Katherine Schweit, former head of the FBI's Active Shooter program, take you behind the scenes of an unprecedented and chilling event—the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, 2024. The episode details the harrowing mo...

Hometown Hero: Stopping a School Shooter in His Kids' School In this gripping episode, we sit down with Tom Smith, retired NYPD detective and co-host of The Gold Shields Podcast. Tom shares a harrowing personal account of when his professional and personal worlds collided—when he had just days to stop a school shooting at his own children’s school. Tom reveals the chilling details of the threat, t...

Title: The Legacy of Joaquin Oliver: Live from the Aspen Ideas Festival Season 5 Episode 1 Introduction: In this compelling episode of the Stop the Killing podcast, host Katherine Schweit is joined by Manuel and Patricia Oliver, the courageous parents of Joaquin Oliver, who tragically lost his life in the 2018 Parkland shooting. Recorded live at the Aspen Ideas Festival, this episode takes listene...

WATCHING TWO DETECTIVES : SEASON 2 EPISODE 1  The Last Fare – The Tragic Murder of Youbert Hormozi Introduction: Here at Stop the Killing, we wanted to take a moment to share a project that is especially close to Sarah’s heart: Season 2 of Watching Two Detectives. This season, titled The Last Fare, dives into the tragic murder of Youbert Hormozi, a devoted father and hardworking taxi driver from S...

Get Ready for Season 5: Expert Insights and Inspiring Stories on Gun Violence Introduction: Welcome back to Stop the Killing with your hosts, Katherine Schweit and Sarah Ferris. Season 5 is on the horizon, and we’re bringing you an impactful lineup of episodes focused on ending gun violence. In this pre-launch episode, we give you a sneak peek of what’s to come, featuring real stories from survivo...

RESISTANT PRINCIPALS, PERSISTENT PARENTS S4 LISTENER QUESTION BONUS 11 In this week's exclusive bonus episode of Stop the Killing podcast, Katherine and Sarah answer a very relatable listener question addressing how to navigate conversations with resistant school principals when it comes to below-standard safety in your children's school. How can persistent parents deal with resistant principals?...

Introduction: In this special episode, while Katherine and I are working hard on Season 5 of Stop the Killing, we’re excited to share something impactful with you. Today, we’re bringing you a previously subscriber-only episode, but if you're already a subscriber on Patreon or Apple, there's also an exclusive bonus episode waiting for you today! Additionally, we’re taking this chance to introduce y...

LET’S BE “FRANK” PREVIOUSLY SEASON 4 BONUS 9  Welcome to the bonus episode of Stop the Killing, exclusively for our Apple subscribers or Patreon.com/StopTheKilling members. In this episode, we bring you excerpts from our conversation with Frank DeAngelis, former principal of Columbine High School, that didn't make it to the full episode. Frank talks about hardening targets and why he believes you...

This week's episode is an encore presentation from Season 3, Episode 3, covering the Parkland High School shooting. This is the first part of a three-part series, and you can listen to the subsequent episodes in Season 3, Episodes 4 and 5, where we hear from the parents of Parkland victims. S3E3 MARJORY STONEMAN DOUGLAS, PARKLAND, FLORIDA Today we're talking about something Katherine tries to neve...

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY 911 CALL  Episode Release Note: This episode was previously available only to our Patreon and Apple subscribers and was released last year. If you don’t want to miss all the bonus content, head to Patreon.com/stopthekilling or on Apple, simply hit the subscribe button now. If you’re on the fence, you can even do a free trial on Apple! In this bonus episode of Stop the Kil...

Episode Title: Non Politics, Politics Episode Release Note: We are excited to share another episode that was previously exclusive to our Patreon and Apple subscribers from 2023. Please note that the names and details mentioned are over a year old. Join us as we explore the intricate relationship between politics and gun violence. Stay tuned every Thursday in between seasons for more exclusive epis...

It’s a Numbers Game Episode Release Note: This week, we're excited to share a special episode on the main feed that was previously exclusive to our subscribers from last year. But don't worry, we've got you covered with fresh content! Stay tuned every Thursday in between seasons for subscriber-exclusive episodes just for you. If you haven’t yet, you can start a free trial on Apple to see what you'...

Episode Title: Police Scanners: Transparency vs. Misinformation Episode Release Note: This week, we're excited to share a special episode on the main feed that was previously exclusive to our Patreon subscribers from last year. But don't worry, we've got you covered with fresh content! Stay tuned every Thursday in between seasons for subscriber-exclusive episodes just for you on Patreon. If you ha...

Miss, There’s a Gun in the Bathroom Episode Release Note: This episode was previously available only to our Patreon and Apple subscribers and was released last year. If you don’t want to miss all the bonus content, head to Patreon.com/stopthekilling or on Apple, simply hit the subscribe button now. If you’re on the fence, you can even do a free trial on Apple! Introduction: Katherine and I are cur...

Introducing "Watching Two Detectives": A Gripping New Podcast A new podcast titled "Watching Two Detectives" is available now, hosted by retired New South Wales homicide detectives Scott Rogan and Peter Hogan and produced by Sarah Ferris Media. Initially conceived to explore old case files each episode, the podcast's direction shifted when they covered the murder of Michael Furlong. This case tran...

RAISING THE BAR : STOPPING SCHOOL SHOOTINGS? This episode was released to our subscribers on Patreon and Apple in September 23.  In this episode of Stop the Killing, we answer a listener question from Crime Con UK: Would raising the licensing age to 25 prevent school shootings, particularly those committed by younger individuals? We explore the research and discuss the potential impact of such a p...

Encore: Interview with Frank DeAngelis, Former Principal of Columbine High School Introduction: Welcome back to "Stop the Killing"! While we're on a break preparing for season five, we're excited to bring you an encore episode from season two. This episode features an impactful interview with Frank DeAngelis, the former principal of Columbine High School, as he shares his experiences and insights...

AI and the Second Amendment: Uncharted Territory This bonus episode revisits past episodes and addresses questions from CrimeCon attendees. Hosts Sarah Ferris and Katherine Schweit delve into the complex topic of AI's potential impact on the Second Amendment. The discussion touches on the evolution of AI, the interpretation of the Second Amendment, and the broader implications for society and indi...

From Archives to Fresh Content S4B38  Introduction: Welcome to another episode of "Stop the Killing," hosted by Sarah Ferris. As we take a brief hiatus to work on season five, we’re bringing you some of our most impactful episodes and exciting updates. Join us as we dive into the archives and share exclusive content, along with introducing a gripping new podcast series, "Watching Two Detectives."...

As we take a break and work on Season 5 we wanted to share with our listeners a few of the subscriber episodes that we have put out in the past and let you know that in between season's there will always be a new episode out on the Patreon and Apple channels if you want to get the "Inside baseball". Links are below. Supreme Court Upholds Domestic Violence Gun Ban Introduction: In this exclusive ep...

Celebrating Wins and Reflecting on Lessons S4E60 Welcome to the Season 4 finale of "Stop the Killing" podcast, hosted by Sarah Ferris and Katherine Schweit. In this special episode, we reflect on the invaluable lessons learned, and discuss the impact of our work. Join us as we highlight powerful stories, share insights from expert guests, and look forward to the future. Summary of Key Topics Cover...

UNDERSTANDING DEADLY FORCE - Part 2 With Retired FBI and host of FBI Retired Case Files Review podcast, Jerri Williams  S4E59 In this gripping episode of "Stop the Killing," hosts Sarah Ferris and Katherine Schweit continue their deep dive into the deadly force policy within law enforcement. Joined once again by the insightful and experienced Jerri Williams, retired FBI agent and host of the "FBI...

UNDERSTANDING DEADLY FORCE  With Retired FBI and host of FBI Retired Case Files Review podcast, Jerri Williams  S4E58 Welcome to another episode of the "Stop the Killing" podcast hosted by Sarah Ferris and Katherine Schweit. In this riveting episode, we delve into the complex and often misunderstood world of law enforcement and their decisions to carry and use firearms. Joining us is Jerri William...

Anthrax, Elephants and AI **Guest:** Frank Figliuzzi, Retired Assistant Director of Counterintelligence at the FBI and Author **Overview:**  Join hosts Katherine Schweit and Sarah Ferris in an enlightening conversation with Frank Figliuzzi, retired Assistant Director of Counterintelligence at the FBI and a renowned national security expert. This episode dives into Frank's extensive career in count...

Firearm Policies: US Rights vs. UK Privileges S4E56 Guest: Steve Keogh, Retired Scotland Yard Homicide Detective Welcome to a thought-provoking episode of the "Stop the Killing" podcast, where we explore the stark contrasts between firearm policies in the US and the UK. In this episode, we are joined by Steve Keogh, a retired Scotland Yard Homicide Detective who has deep insights into the UK's str...