Épisodes

  • Episode 141: Responding to 9/11, Policing Midtown, and Solving Cold Cases with Keith O’Palik

    Episode 141: Responding to 9/11, Policing Midtown, and Solving Cold Cases with Keith O’Palik
    Dec 3 2025
    On this episode, Detective Kevin Schroeder is joined by guest co-host Joe Diamond as they sit down with retired NYPD Detective Second Grade Keith O’Palik, a 24-year veteran and author of Selfish Party. Keith shares how he landed in the NYPD, his experience policing Chinatown during 9/11, major cases from Midtown North, and his work on cold cases at the Manhattan DA’s Office. He also breaks down the inspiration behind his new book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    50 min
  • Episode 140: Inside the DEA Cartels Undercover Work and the War on Drugs with Lewis Rice Jr.

    Episode 140: Inside the DEA Cartels Undercover Work and the War on Drugs with Lewis Rice Jr.
    Nov 19 2025
    On this episode, Kevin and Ed sit down with retired DEA Special Agent Lewis Rice Jr. to revisit a 26-year career on the front lines of the war on drugs. From undercover work in New York and Miami during the height of the cartel era, to serving as the youngest Special Agent-in-Charge of the DEA’s flagship New York office, Rice shares true stories from high-stakes narcotics investigations, international operations and major takedowns. He also opens up about preparing “American Gangster” Frank Lucas for federal testimony, his work with youth and community programs and life after federal service. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    47 min
  • Episode 139: The Real Consequences of Anti-Police Politics with Hank Sheinkopf

    Episode 139: The Real Consequences of Anti-Police Politics with Hank Sheinkopf
    Nov 5 2025
    On this episode, Captain Ed Mamet and retired Sergeant Peter Panuccio speak with Hank Sheinkopf about crime in New York, prosecutors who refuse to prosecute, the loss of qualified immunity, and why so many experienced officers are retiring. They explain what happens if a new administration weakens the NYPD, how it affects everyday New Yorkers, and why public safety is at real risk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    38 min
  • Episode 138: From Wall Street to NYPD Intel, 9/11, Counterterrorism, Policing Today, and New York’s Mayoral Race with Jack Cucci

    Episode 138: From Wall Street to NYPD Intel, 9/11, Counterterrorism, Policing Today, and New York’s Mayoral Race with Jack Cucci
    Oct 29 2025
    On this episode, Kevin and Ed talk with retired NYPD Sergeant Jack Cucci, whose remarkable career took him from Wall Street to the NYPD’s Housing and Intelligence Divisions. Jack shares how he left finance to serve the city, his firsthand experience on 9/11, and his work in counterterrorism operations that helped keep New York safe. He also discusses his coffee company “Pour the Finest,” created to give back to police charities, and offers his unfiltered take on New York’s politics, policing today, and the future of the NYPD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 min
  • Episode 137: Police Funding, Bail Reform, Border Security, 9/11, Tax Relief, and NYC’s Mayoral Election with Nicole Malliotakis

    Episode 137: Police Funding, Bail Reform, Border Security, 9/11, Tax Relief, and NYC’s Mayoral Election with Nicole Malliotakis
    Oct 22 2025
    On this episode, Kevin and Ed speak with Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis about crime, bail reform, and the state of public safety in New York City. Nicole shares her personal story as a lifelong New Yorker with Greek and Cuban roots, her path from Staten Island to Congress, and her fight to restore law and order. She discusses her legislative work on 9/11 compensation, tax relief for seniors, and restoring the SALT deduction. The conversation dives deep into New York’s political climate, the effects of defunding police, and her concerns over the upcoming mayoral race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 min
  • Episode 136: From Rikers Island to Florida Law Enforcement, PTSD, and Policing Today with Charlie Ferrante

    Episode 136: From Rikers Island to Florida Law Enforcement, PTSD, and Policing Today with Charlie Ferrante
    Oct 15 2025
    On this episode, Kevin and Ed speak to Charlie Ferrante, a former New York City correction officer who went on to serve as Chief Deputy in Lee County, Florida. Charlie shares his remarkable journey from Rikers Island to the Florida Sheriff’s Office, detailing how policing and corrections differ between New York and the South. He opens up about life-changing experiences on the job, adapting to new challenges, and the importance of integrity and leadership in law enforcement. The conversation also explores PTSD among officers, the challenges facing today’s police, and Charlie’s perspective on the state of New York City and its future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    47 min
  • Episode 135: Restoring Safety, Justice, and Common Sense in Manhattan with Diana Florence

    Episode 135: Restoring Safety, Justice, and Common Sense in Manhattan with Diana Florence
    Oct 8 2025
    On this episode, Kevin and Captain Ed talk with former Manhattan Assistant District Attorney Diana Florence, who is running as an independent candidate for Manhattan DA. They discuss her 25-year career in the DA’s office, her mission to restore public safety and rebuild trust in law enforcement, and her plan to rescind Alvin Bragg’s day one memo. Florence explains how she would recruit top prosecutors, hold repeat offenders accountable, and bring back fairness to the justice system. The conversation also covers discovery reform, counterfeit goods on Canal Street, crime funding, and the future of public safety in New York City as she shares her vision for a safer and stronger Manhattan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    42 min
  • Episode 134: Extremism, Policing, Socialism in NYC, and Civil Order with Judge Richard Weinberg

    Episode 134: Extremism, Policing, Socialism in NYC, and Civil Order with Judge Richard Weinberg
    Sep 24 2025
    On this episode, Kevin and Ed welcome back Supreme Court Judge Richard Weinberg and retired NYPD Sergeant Pete Panucci for a hard-hitting conversation on America’s escalating political violence following the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk. Judge Weinberg warns about the dangers of ideological extremism, the failure of universities to uphold true free speech, and the erosion of law and order in New York City. The discussion covers everything from terrorism threats, anti-crime policing, and the role of federal enforcement to the influence of Antifa, BLM, and foreign-funded agitators. Together, the panel examines how education, politics, and weak leadership are fueling division and what it will take to restore safety, common sense, and stability to the city and the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    58 min