Political Process Episodes
Aug. 24, 2023
The Silence is Deafening
After nearly a decade of activism and civil unrest ignited by the often false narratives perpetuated by the corporate media and certain activist groups, we discuss why a recent, fact-based and particularly disturbing police m...
Aug. 3, 2023
The Dreamer Police
Today, Scott and Shaun discuss how the seemingly clandestine, yet largely unanimous, legislative process in Illinois now allows non-United States citizens to serve as police officers within the state. Email: 3copstalk@gmail.c...
July 27, 2023
Try That In a Podcast
This week, the guys continue their vigorous defense of the First Amendment, with a lively discussion about the flap surrounding the Jason Aldean hit country single, Try That In a Small Town . Spoiler Alerts! Shaun knows noth...
July 13, 2023
Just Blame the Police
Today the guys provide their thoughts on the recent unanimous policy decision presented by the City Council of Ann Arbor, Michigan, that bans their police department from conducting otherwise legal traffic stops for certain ...
June 15, 2023
The Chicago "Peace Keeper" Program
In an attempt to quell violent crime in some of the city’s most dangerous neighborhoods, the City of Chicago has sought the help of some “street credible” local residents, now known as Peace Keepers. After the program’s init...
June 8, 2023
The Rural Badge with Kathleen Dias
On this episode, we step outside the hustle of the big cities and the monotony of the suburbs to talk with our guest, a rural policing advocate, Kathleen Dias , about some of the aspects of rural policing in America. You’ll f...
Feb. 9, 2023
121: The Hidden Stories of the George Floyd Incident - Part 2
On part two of this two-part episode, 3CT is joined by a unique former member of the mainstream media to discuss some of the other truths rarely covered from the George Floyd incident. Speaking the truth isn't always easy, bu...
Feb. 6, 2023
120: The Hidden Stories of the George Floyd Incident - Part 1
On this two-part episode, 3CT is joined by a unique former member of the mainstream media to discuss some of the other truths rarely covered from the George Floyd incident. Speaking the truth isn't always easy, but today's gu...
Feb. 1, 2023
118: Where the Hell is Memphis?
On this quick-hit episode, Scott and Shaun are joined by a former Chicago-area police officer turned Public Safety Labor Attorney, Laura Scarry, for a blunt and honest assessment of the horrific incident surrounding the death...
Dec. 8, 2022
110: Pimp Daddy-G
On this show, the guys from 3CT discuss how the legalization of vices has often provided scant, long-term societal improvements, particularly at the street-level, despite the promises to the contrary. Historically, the govern...
Dec. 1, 2022
108: Currency, Christmas & Crime
Today's discussion centers on how the struggling economy, the deflated value of the U.S. dollar, crime and the holiday season are all macro-level factors that interconnect to make for many more micro-level issues for the poli...
Nov. 25, 2022
107: A Different View of the SAFE-T Act with Garland Mays
3CT brings back special guest and good friend, Garland Mays, to provide us with a different perspective on some of the State of Illinois Criminal Justice Reform legislation, the SAFE-T Act . It's a civil and productive discus...
Nov. 23, 2022
106: Offensive Driving
On this episode, the guys discuss two recent cases involving vehicles that were used to create devastating mass casualty incidents. In examining the Los Angeles County and Waukesha, Wisconsin incidents, they delve into the co...
Nov. 3, 2022
102: The Illinois SAFE-T Act with retired Chicago Police Officer & Attorney Angelo Travlos
Today's guest is retired Chicago Police Officer and current attorney, Angelo Travlos, who discusses some of the ramifications of the Illinois criminal justice reform legislation, better known as the SAFE-T Act. Angelo's exten...
Sept. 1, 2022
92: Unfair to Elections with Deputy Director Chris Harvey of the Georgia POST Council
On this episode, the guys speak with long time law enforcement professional, Chris Harvey of the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council , about his unique experiences as the former Elections Director of the Geor...
May 2, 2022
77: Criminal Justice Course Correction?
This week’s episode of 3CT has guys discussing the confusing lack of incessant media coverage of two recent high-profile and concerning incidents related to crime and police accountability. They also delve into the realities ...
Feb. 17, 2022
68: Interpreting Police Statistics with Bob Scales of Police Strategies LLC, Part 2
On this week’s episode, we are again joined from Seattle by the CEO of Police Strategies LLC , Bob “Bobby Stats” Scales. We pick up from Episode 64 and examine how the current lack of useable data to analyze use-of-force inci...
Jan. 21, 2022
64: Interpreting Police Statistics with Bob Scales of Police Strategies LLC
On this week’s episode, we are joined from Seattle by the CEO of Police Strategies LLC , Bob Scales. We discuss Bob’s experiences in dealing with the U.S. Department of Justice during the Seattle Police Department’s consent d...
Oct. 28, 2021
52: The Progressive Prosecutor Movement
On todays show, we cover some of the consequences associated with the movement to elect “progressive” Prosecutors. We discuss how the trend is impacting violent crime, police morale and proactivity, and its overall effect on ...
July 16, 2021
37: Building Bridges with Police Reform Advocates, with Chief James Schrimpsher and Det. Marco Monteblanco
In this episode we talk with Chief James Schrimpsher and Detective Marco Monteblanco of the Washington State Fraternal Order of Police. We discuss how they helped to form coalitions with police reform advocates such as Andre ...