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Inside the CIA: Exposing Corruption and Rebuilding America's Intelligence Join retired chief Mark Garrett as he welcomes former CIA operations officer Sam Faddis to Your Leo Nation. They discuss in depth the internal corruption of the CIA, the Trump administration's recent buyout offer to CIA employees, and the steps needed to rebuild effective human intelligence. They also touch on significant to...

Relevant, ongoing training is essential to achieving the goal of producing and maintaining the highest level of professionalism and effectiveness in law enforcement. Hamilton Township, Ohio Chief of Police Scott Hughes joins Your Leo Nation to discuss his substantial experience in training cadets, officers, and law enforcement leaders across the country. Check out Scott's article here: https://www...

Both President Trump and former President Biden have recently made substantial use of the Constitutional authority to grant pardons. Have they used the authority fairly and ethically? Should "J6'rs" be pardoned? Should Joe Biden's family and friends be immune from prosecution for crimes they have not even been charged with? I'll dive into this topic and give you the facts and my opinion on Your Le...

Women in Law Enforcement: Conversations with Veteran Officers Join the retired Chief Mark Garrett on 'Your Leo Nation' as he sits down with veteran law enforcement officers Wendy Hahn, a former California Highway Patrol officer, and Jonna Wiltshire, a former Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputy. In this episode, they address viewer feedback and share their experiences, overcoming biases, training c...

Dissecting the Los Angeles Fire Crisis: Accountability & Leadership Join retired Chief Mark Garrett and retired DEA Special Agent Bill Bodner as they delve deep into the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles County. They discuss the systemic failures, analyze the policies, and debate with local leadership to uncover why these fires reached catastrophic levels. Don't miss their insights on the insur...

2024 Recap: Election Chaos, Kamala's Collapse, and Trump's Comeback In this episode, we dissect the tumultuous start of 2025 and reflect on the explosive events of 2024, Join us as we dive into Kamala Harris's challenges, the demise of George Gascon, and the historic comeback of Donald Trump.

In-Depth Look at Air Operations: Conversations with Seasoned CHP Pilots Join Mark Garrett, retired chief of Your Leo Nation, for an inside look at the specialized world of air operations with the California Highway Patrol. With special guests, pilots Jordan Van Meter and Vince Bell, you'll hear fascinating stories and insights about their careers, including the evolution of technology, the pressur...

There's nothing to see here, or so we were told by the media and local law enforcement in Auroa, Colorado as we saw gang members terrorize an apartment complex. Now, several months later, they've changed their tune after the same gang kidnapped and tortured residents of that vary apartment complex. Why were we lied to? Another heinous school shooting, this time by a young girl in Madison, Wisconsi...

Retired NYPD Detective Darrin Porcher joins Your Leo Nation to provide his insight into the Daniel Penny case. He shares his thoughts about the incident, law enforcement investigation, criminal charges and trial. Darrin also shares his predictions for the political fate of Alvin Bragg and other radical D.A.'s around the country.

Daniel Penny was just acquitted on all chargers in the death of Jordan Neely. Although there is nothing in Penny's past, or doing the encounter with Neely that indicates racial bias, he and the "system" are being deemed racist by some pundits and "social justice" advocates. Anthony Jackson and I give you our thoughts. We'd love to hear yours.

It has been over 100 years since the first woman was sworn in as a police officer in the United States. From that day forward, there have been those who believe women should not be cops, specifically in an enforcement capacity. What do you think? Join Officer Marcelo Arrue and me as we discuss video of a female state trooper in a fight for her life and what is says about woman in law enforcement.

The incoming Trump administration has vowed to deport of millions of illegal immigrants from the United States. Thousands of these individuals have committed serious crimes against our citizens including assault, kidnapping, rape, and murder. Yet, many governors and mayors of "sanctuary" states and cities have promised not to assist federal authorities in the identification and apprehension of peo...

The former Sheriff of Los Angeles County Alex Villanueva joins Your Leo Nation to share his insight into the growing push back against woke, anti-rule of law policies in California. We will dive into the ousting of radical L.A. District Attorney George Gascon, as well as the near total dismantling of one of the most dangerous decarceration movements in U.S. history. California citizens are fightin...

The presidential contest was supposed to be "razor thin," likely "too close to call" on election day. Once again, the pollsters and pundits were as reliable next month's weather forecast. What we saw on November 5th, 2024, was a historic landslide. Did Kamala Harris lose it, or did Donald Trump win and why?

Our most fundamental rights, the foundation of the rule of law, are memorialized in the Constitution. Our God-given right to free speech, articulated in the First Amendment, is under attack. There are those, including many elected officials, who believe your free speech is subject to their interpretation and approval of what's not "hate speech" or "misinformation." Listen to the words of one of th...

"The Pursuit" Police officers take part in over 50,000 vehicular pursuits across the nation every year. We'll explore all that goes into safely taking part in, and managing these highly stressful events. Finally, we tackle the question of are pursuits worth the potential danger to those involved, as well as innocent bystanders.

"I'm not driving. I'm traveling." This is something a police officer engaged in a traffic stop might hear from an individual who identifies as a "sovereign citizen." What exactly is a sovereign citizen and how should law enforcement handle encounters with such individuals? Officer Marcelo Arrue and I examine some examples of these enforcement contacts and provide our analysis.

Unraveling the Newhall Incident: Tactical Analysis with Mike Wood Part 2 Shocking Insights into Police Training and Tactics in 1970s Explore the mindset and tactics of officers in the 1970s through a discussion about a real-life incident involving the California Highway Patrol. This episode delves into the dichotomy between routine and high-threat procedures, the evolution of police training, and...

On April 5th, 1970, California Highway Patrol Officers initiated a traffic stop which resulted in one of the most tragic and impactful law enforcement actions in United States history. Mike Wood, the author of "Newhall Shooting, A Tactical Analysis" joins Your Leo Nation to break down what led to the murders of four young CHP Officers and how law enforcement tactics were forever changed throughout...

The Miami-Dade Police Department made national news last week after one of it's officers pulled over NFL player Tyreek Hill. Having made thousands of traffic stops over my career, I have strong opinions about what went right and what went wrong during this incident. Retired D E A Special Agent In Charge Bill Bodner and former police officer Danny Garrett join me in breaking it all down. Watch the...

The men and women who serve in law enforcement take an oath to defend the Constitution of the United States. Ironically, many Americans are willingly giving up their First Amendment right to free speech in exchange for government "experts" censoring "harmful" information. The collusion between government and some big business is now fully exposed and should be concerning to all Americans who belie...

The vast majority of police officers go through an entire career without having to fire their weapon in the line of duty. Today I speak with retired California Highway Patrol Assistant Chief Brian Smith who was involved in two on-duty fatal shootings. Brian walks us through these chilling events, each of which very nearly took his life. He also details the psychological impact to himself and his f...

In the midst of one of the strangest presidential campaign seasons in history, we have been presented with the most anti-rule of law ticket America has ever seen. Kamala Harris and Tim Walz each have a long history of condoning, supporting and encourging lawless behavior. Join Anthony Jackson and me as we take a deep dive into the respective histories of the two people who want you to place your s...

The battle to preserve the right to free speech is only one of many being waged today regarding the rule of law and the Constitution in general. One man is putting his money, time and effort where his mouth is in this most essential fight for freedom. Marvin Peavy joins Your Leo Nation to discuss how he is fighting not just for himself, but for all Americans to be treated equally under the law and...

For three and a half years, our country's southern border has been virtually non existent. As with any lapse in enforcing the rule of law, criminals take full advantage of this opportunity in every way possible. This includes the trafficking and exploitation of untold numbers of children. Over 80,000 of these children, whom we know have entered the United States, are unaccounted for. Bill Bodner a...