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Briefing with The Chief

KGRA Digital Broadcasting

Police Officers, Deputy Sheriffs, Agents, and Troopers conduct briefings and roll calls across our nation every day on multiple shifts. Briefings serve an important function. They are the times when shift supervisors set priorities, discuss issues of the day, and make changes in policy. They are meant to be a free forum in which the troops can express themselves freely, including questioning policies and expressing concerns. This show will embrace the spirit of the roll call/briefing and discuss the

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54:41

LA connects with NYPD

Briefing with The Chief ·

2024/08/14

Briefing with the Chief connects with the Hosts of New York’s Finest: Retired and Unfiltered, Ret. Lts John Macari and Eric Dym. We will find out what is happening in the Big Apple.How are the migrants and Fentanyl impacting New York City?NYPD appears to be reembracing aspects of the Broken Windows policing strategies. Is it working?

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54:28

The Evil of Fentanyl

Briefing with The Chief ·

2024/08/07

We will be joined by retired Chief of the Westminster Police Department, who was also a former Commander on the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Ralph Ornelas. Chief Ornelas lead the LA County Sheriff’s narcotics Bureau and traveled extensively overseas investigating Transnational Narcotics and Criminal Gangs. He continues to be active in his community warning students about the deadly narcotic, Fentanyl.Fentanyl deaths have sky-rocked within the United States. We will discuss the origins of

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54:29

DA Pushes Back on Reform, Gets Pushed Out

Briefing with The Chief ·

2024/07/31

Harris County Texas District Attorney Kim Ogg, partially funded by George Soros in 2016 and elected on a platform of Criminal Justice Reform, pushes back on reforms and gets pushed out.D.A. Ogg pushed back on Bail Reform in the face of increasing crime and data indicating much of the increase was the result of changes in the Bail System. She also had the gall to ask for an increase in her budget to reduce a backlog of criminal case and more effectively prosecute offenders. Both these are taboo for

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53:56

The Nashville Shooter Manifesto

Briefing with The Chief ·

2024/07/24

The Tennessee Star, an online news site, obtained documents that are part of the Nashville school shooting at The Covenant School in March of 2023, that resulted in the death of six victims, including three children. The shooter, Aiden Hale, a transgender man, formerly known as Audrey Hale, left behind hand written notes, commonly referred to as the Nashville Shooter Manifesto.Although some documents have leaked out, the Federal Bureau of Investigations and other Law Enforcement agencies are

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53:31

Leaving California

Briefing with The Chief ·

2024/07/17

California, New York, New Jersey and Illinois are among the top State people are leaving. High housing costs, taxes, cost of basic food items along with a reduction in the quality of life in these States, contribute to the population outflows.I will talk with a former Candidate for Mayor of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Kevin Dalton, about this phenomenon. I will ask him why he left.Kevin Dalton is a regular critic of Gov. Gavin Newsom. This discussion will also address

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54:52

Sharon Ransom Judicial Interview

Briefing with The Chief ·

2024/07/10

What do you look for when picking a Judge? As the Host of Briefing with the Chief, I have taken on the burden of exploring what to look for when pick a Judge. Sharon Ransom is running for Judge in Los Angeles County. We will explore her background, experience and her endorsements

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55:36

Is Chicago Ready! For the Democratic Convention

Briefing with The Chief ·

2024/07/03

The 1968 Democratic National Convention was held during a year of riots, political turbulence, and large-scale civil unrest. Anti-Vietnam War demonstrators converged on the City of Chicago demanding an end to the war. With wars in Gaza and Ukraine and other issues, the 2024 Democratic Convention could be echoes from the past. I will discuss this issue with the Editor and Chief of The Chicago Contrarian, Florian Sohnke. We will also catch up with Mr. Sohnke regarding the Cook County State’s Attorney

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54:46

Crime on Transit Systems

Briefing with The Chief ·

2024/06/26

Recently a Los Angeles politician stated, she did not feel safe riding the LA Metro Transit System. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass quickly echoed the concerns. Ironically, it was the political leadership who pushed disastrous "Criminal Justice Reform" policies that caused the spike in transit crimes. I will be Joined by two guests, Dr John Sullivan and Ret. Chief Matt Rodrigues, both Transit Policing and Security experts. We will brainstorm how to improve the safety for the LA Metro and other major

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54:39

Democrats Catch and Kill Crime Bills

Briefing with The Chief ·

2024/06/19

I will be joined by Patrick Gipson, Republican and 40th Assembly District Candidate. He is in a tough race with Democrat Pilar Schiavo who recently proposed a bill to protect children from the burdens of homework but killed a bill to protect children from pedophiles. Shocking I know but its California. We will discuss how Democrats have killed bills that would reform failed Criminal Justice Reform policies of the Left.

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54:45

Criminal (In)Justice, By Rafael A. Mangual

Briefing with The Chief ·

2024/06/12

On today’s show I will review the book, Criminal (in)Justice, What The Push For Decarceration and Depolicing Gets Wrong and Who It Hurts Most, with the Author Rafael A Mangual. Mr. Mangual is the Nick Ohnell Fellow at the Manhattan Institute, a contributing editor of City Journal, and a member of the Council of Criminal Justice. His book challenges the dishonest narrative of the political left and main street media regarding the Criminal Justice System and Law Enforcement.www.city-journal.org

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53:53

They’re Lying, The Media, The Left and The Death of...

Briefing with The Chief ·

2024/06/05

I will be joined by a former Minneapolis News Anchor and Author of the book They’re Lying, The Media, The Left and The Death of George Floyd. We will discuss George Floyd’s death and its aftermath. The book is chalked with information that was kept from the public and sheds new light on the life altering events for all involved including the citizens of Minneapolis.I will also be joined by Republican Patrick Gipson who is running for California’s 40th Assembly District. He is in a close race and his

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54:20

The Southern Border with Sheriff AJ Louderback

Briefing with The Chief ·

2024/05/29

We hear complaints from big city Mayors from Chicago, New York and Denver but we don’t hear much reporting regarding how the unprecedented migrant crisis is impacting communities along the Southern Border. I will be joined by the former Sheriff of Jackson County Texas AJ Louderback . We will discuss the impact on border residents and communities and his candidacy for the Texas House of Representatives.

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54:08

Benghazi: Know thy Enemy, A Cold Case Investigation

Briefing with The Chief ·

2024/05/22

On September 11, 2012 the U.S. Diplomatic Mission is Benghazi was attacked causing the deaths of Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens and U.S. Foreign Service Information Management Officer Sean Smith. This attack was quickly followed by an attack on a nearby, well defended, CIA Annex, which resulted in the deaths of CIA Security Personnel Glen Doherty and Tyrone S. Woods.Initially the Obama Administration reported this incident as a spontaneous attack linked to a video, Innocence of Muslims, released

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54:28

LA D.A Candidate Nathan Hochman

Briefing with The Chief ·

2024/05/16

I will be joined by two guests on this show Ret Supervisory Deputy US Marshal Robert Ledogar and a Candidate running for Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman.With Deputy US Marshal Ledogar I will discuss the recent murder of a Deputy US Marshal and three other Peace Officers during the service of an arrest warrant in Charlotte North Carolina.Peace Officers murdered:Deputy US Marshal Tommy Weeks Jr.Officers Sam Poloche and Alden Elliot of the North Carolina State Department of

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54:58

Antisemitism on College Campus

Briefing with The Chief ·

2024/05/08

Today’s episode will focus on the shocking antisemitism on College Campuses. Since the attacks visited upon Israel by Hamas on October 7, 2023, we have experienced an explosion of antisemitism by students and staff at scores of universities across the country. I will discuss this issue with Thomas Elias a noted syndicated columnist for the Los Angeles Daily News.I will also discuss the Heterodox Academy. This organization of primarily University Professors promotes a climate of diversity of opinions

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54:05

Judicial Elections?

Briefing with The Chief ·

2024/05/02

I will be joined by Judicial Candidate Tracey Blount who is running for a Judgeship in Los Angeles County. We will discuss with Ms. Blount the Judicial races in general, her qualifications and her currently legal specialty, Dependency Court.I will also be joined by the Editor and Chief of The Current Report to discuss an ongoing corruption scandal involving the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Inspector General.

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54:06

Homelessness in Los Angeles

Briefing with The Chief ·

2024/04/25

I will be joined by the CEO of the Los Angeles Mission, Mr. Troy Vaughn. Troy is not only an energetic leader who addresses homelessness in Los Angeles on Skid Row, he also survived years on the streets himself. His is an inspiring story of hope and faith. In addition to hearing his story of recovery, we will explore the services provided by the Los Angeles Mission.As a retired Chief of the Los Angles County Sheriff’s Department, I have had a long-standing relationship with the Los Angeles

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54:26

Death of a Police Officer

Briefing with The Chief ·

2024/04/18

National Police May 12 to 18, 2024, is quickly approaching. It seems fitting to broch the devastation of a Police Department and Community ollowing a Line of Duty Death. I will be joined by Chief Jake Fisher of the El Monte Police Department. His department suffered a loss of two Officers on June 14, 2022. Sergeant Michael Domingo Paredes and Police Officer Joseph Anthony Santana. We will discuss emotions, grief, guilt and the challenges of recovery.The Tunnel to Towers Foundation paid off the

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53:48

Catching up with Cece Woods

Briefing with The Chief ·

2024/04/11

I will be catching up with Cece Woods Editor of The Current Report regarding corruption and media bias in Los Angeles. I will also be joined bay Patrick Gipson, Republican Candidate for the 40th Assembly District. He is in a tight runoff race and provides some hope we can break the supermajority Democrats in the California State Assembly. Finally, I will touch on the \"Equity\" of traffic accident fatalities in Chicago.

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54:18

Border in Crisis

Briefing with The Chief ·

2024/04/04

We have heard endlessly the Mayors of New York City and Chicago complain about how the migrant crisis is impacting their respective cities. However, It the cities along our Southwest border that are truly suffering. Todays show will address the border with former Sheriff of Jackson County Texas AJ Louderback. Sheriff Loaderback is currently running for Texas’ 30th District House Seat. We will also discuss the pressing issues of his District.

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