Society & Culture 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. 17, 2023
Trouble in Paradise
There’s no doubt that many seek Hawaii for its unique geographic beauty, as well as its isolation from the US mainland. On this episode Scott and Shaun discuss how some of those same factors could be negatively impacting the...
Aug. 10, 2023
Where Did All the Old Cops Go?
We are again joined by Police One and The Rural Badge columnist, Kathleen Dias, to discuss her most recent article, " Where Did All the Old Cops Go? " You'll find it a great conversation about some impacts of the financial de...
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 20, 2023
Criminal Cowardice?
On this episode, we provide our thoughts on the recent acquittal of former Broward County Deputy, Scot Peterson, after he faced criminal charges for his failure to confront a gunman as the School Resource Officer during the ...
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 29, 2023
Good Fathers Reduce Crime
On an episode recorded on Father's Day, Scott and Shaun discuss how involved fathers can positively impact our world and how the diminishing roles of fatherhood and masculinity has negatively impacted society. They also stres...
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...
May 26, 2023
A Penny for Your Thoughts
On this episode, we provide some thoughts on the recent controversial death of Jordan Kneely, on the New York City Subway System. Kneely, a mentally ill and homeless subject with a violent criminal history, died as the resul...
May 11, 2023
134: Gun Rights......and Wrongs
On this episode, Scott and Shaun respond to some listener mail regarding how the police may interact with legal gun owners and the immense responsibilities associated with the freedom to legally own a firearm in the United St...
May 4, 2023
133: Ausie Educational Ingenuity with Christian Williams
Similar to the institution of policing, many in the United States are questioning the effectiveness of our current public education system. So on this episode, we are joined by accomplished Australian schoolteacher, Christian...
April 27, 2023
132: So You've Had a Bad Day?
On today’s episode, we discuss how the recent Chicago Mayoral election and how a 911 call to a New Mexico police department may have resulted in the unintended and sometimes tragic consequences that the police often face. Thi...
April 20, 2023
131: The Tales of an Unlikely Inmate
On this episode, we’re joined by an Ivy League educated attorney who discusses how his stint in one of the most infamous prisons in America has changed his perspectives on crime and society. It's a credible discussion regardi...
March 16, 2023
126: The Irish Tradition of Policing In America
To honor Saint Patrick's Day, Scott and Shaun get together to talk about the longstanding Irish influence on policing in "Americay." So gather round and raise a pint to honor our Irish roots! Email: 3copstalk@gmail.com Websit...
March 9, 2023
125: The New Hampshire Hog Jog?
The most significant peripheral affect of the anti-police police movement has been reflected in the difficulties that municipalities are facing in recruiting and retaining quality police officers. On this episode, Scott and S...
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...
Jan. 26, 2023
117: The Alec Baldwin Case - Zweiter Teil
Tune in for an unexpectedly German-themed, follow-up to Episode 55: Kyle Rittenhouse & Alec Baldwin - A Tale of Two Shootings https://pdcn.co/e/www.buzzsprout.com/1342087/9572817-55-kyle-rittenhouse-alec-baldwin-a-tale-of-two...
Dec. 29, 2022
113: Leaving a Life of Child Prostitution with Rayanne Irving (Part 2)
In what may be our most explicit and frank episodes to date, 3CT is joined by a former sex-trafficked, child prostitute Rayanne Irving for part two of a series covering prostitution. Rayanne discusses the factors that helped ...
Dec. 22, 2022
112: The Life of a Child Prostitute with Rayanne Irving (Part 1)
In what may be our most explicit and frank episodes to date, 3CT is joined by a former sex-trafficked, child prostitute Rayanne Irving for a two episode series covering prostitution. Rayanne taps into her real world experienc...
Dec. 6, 2022
109: FYI, All Cops AREN'T Bastards
On this episode, we discuss how our society's long held commitment to individual rights and responsibilities can quickly dissolve when we have the opportunity to judge an entire group based upon the "bad" actions of an indivi...
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...