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Scott and Shaun recap their summer adventures, with Scott returning from a trip to Norway and Shaun sharing highlights from seeing Rush in concert.

The conversation then shifts to Ohio, where a newly enacted law makes it a crime to come within 15 feet of a police officer who is lawfully performing official duties after being ordered to stay back. The guys discuss the intent behind the law, the practical challenges of enforcing it, and whether measures like this can better protect officers while balancing the public’s right to observe police activity.

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Chris and Shaun examine the rise in vehicle-related assaults on law enforcement and the often tragic collateral damage that follows. They discuss the general lack of accountability for offenders, whether officers are adequately trained to respond to these evolving attacks, and how attorneys and the media can shift attention away from the assault itself.

The discussion is framed by the recent death of an innocent child during one such incident, highlighting the need for improved training, stronger accountability, and a more honest public conversation.

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What starts as a routine family road trip through Tennessee quickly takes a turn when Shaun’s journey intersects with Chris’s role as a School Resource Officer, setting the stage for a story that’s anything but ordinary. A stop in the Volunteer State sparks a candid—and cautionary—conversation about temptation, accountability, and what happens when no one’s watching.

As the guys make clear, exercising good judgment is only half the battle—the other half is having the sense not to record your worst decisions on your personal phone, especially if you’re a married School Resource Officer.

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Hate to say we told you so…

Scott’s many trips to now–weed-legal Michigan set the stage for a discussion on the unintended consequences and mismanagement of legalized cannabis in several states across America.

Oh, and somewhere along the way, Taylor Swift got married.

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Scott checks in from Michigan from his “glamper,” which looks less like a campsite and more like a corporate boardroom.

The guys reflect on the nation’s 250th anniversary, what it means to have spent nearly every Fourth of July working over the past 25 years, how far America has come, and how much work remains to preserve the greatness that made the country worth celebrating in the first place.

Meanwhile, Shaun expresses his ongoing resentment over corn’s remarkable ability to emerge from the digestive process seemingly unchanged.

From patriotism and police work to camping accommodations and questionable agricultural phenomena, this episode has much to offer.

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Retired Flint, Michigan Police Sergeant William Meyer returns to the show to discuss his new novel, The Deliverer: Living in the Shadows of Flint.

Bill shares the path that led him into law enforcement and explains how becoming an author has provided a therapeutic outlet for processing the trauma, tragedy, and unforgettable experiences he witnessed during decades of living and policing in Flint.

It’s an honest conversation about resilience, storytelling, and the healing power of creative expression, while also offering listeners a candid look at the grit, humanity, and occasional absurdity that define police work

Link to purchase The Deliverer: Living in the Shadows of Flint.

https://www.amazon.com/Deliverer-Living-Shadows-Flint/dp/B0H4DK3GHD

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The guys compare Father’s Day gifts ranging from plastic surgery and a pack of new socks to an unexpected fascination with the biopic of the King of Pop.

They also take a look at an upcoming film directed by Sean Penn that depicts the experiences of a United States Capitol Police officer during the events of January 6.

Finally, they discuss a recent article by Travis Yates examining the growing belief that de-escalation training is the solution to many police use-of-force issues. Like the D.A.R.E. program before it, de-escalation has been heavily promoted and funded as a cure-all despite ongoing questions about its real-world effectiveness and its ability to address the complex, unpredictable situations officers routinely face.

From Father’s Day surprises and Hollywood projects to policing tactics and public policy, this episode covers plenty of ground.

Link to Travis Yates article:

https://substack.com/@travisyates/note/p-200314315?utm_source=notes-share-action

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Chris is tied up with other obligations but still manages to make his presence felt on this episode. Scott ventures into Indiana, where he walks among some of his Children of the Corn. Meanwhile, Shaun casually reminds everyone that he’s apparently friends with an astronaut.

From a midwest zeitgeist and unexpected connections to the usual off-topic detours, this episode delivers the stories, observations, and questionable insights you’ve come to expect from the guys.

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