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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...

In the wake of the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, Congress held hearings with now former Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle, as well as FBI Director Christopher Wray. Instead of focusing on how such a lapse of security occurred, some in Congress used the opportunity to attack the former President. Others argued that the Second Amendment, not the shooter, is to blam...

Bill Bodner and I discuss the crippling void of leadership in our federal government from the U.S. Secret Service, to the current administration, to the presumptive Democrat presidential nominee.

Political Chaos: Biden Withdraws and the DEI Controversy Join me and some special guests in this urgent episode as we break down the news of President Joe Biden stepping down from the presidential race. Join us on the conversation to shed light on the implications for the Democratic Party, drawing historical parallels to Lyndon Johnson’s 1968 withdrawal. We also discuss the controversial DEI hirin...

Former CIA Operations Officer Sam Faddis shares his thoughts on the failing state of the USSS and if it can be repaired. The State of U.S. Secret Service: A Critical Analysis with Sam Faddis In this episode of Leo Nation, Chief Mark Garrett is joined by former CIA operations officer Sam Faddis. They discuss the current state of the U.S. Secret Service in light of recent incidents involving threats...

An outstanding panel of guests and I discuss the glaring security failures and ramifications of one of the most shocking and significant incidents in American political history.

There are several district attorneys around the nation who have done tremendous harm to the respective communities they allegedly serve. No single one of these individuals has created more chaos or more egregiously violated their oath of office than L.A. D.A. George Gascon. Today we have the honor of speaking with L.A. Assistant D.A. Nathan Hochman, the man looking to unseat Gascon. Please join Mr...

We are living in world of make believe. A world in which we've been told for years that the Commander In Chief, the top law enforcement official in the land is superbly mentally fit and in complete control of his faculties and his job. That lie, of course, came to a screeching halt last week after the most shocking presidential debate performance in history. The same individuals who pushed this gr...

While an increasing number of Illegal immigrants are adding to America's already high crime rate, including murder, rape and robbery, the California Legislature is doing all it can to push back against a grassroots effort from the state's citizens to restore "punishment" to the phrase "crime and punishment." Meanwhile, Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon is sitting on 15,000 unfiled crimin...