Chasing Justice
On Podcast Every Wednesday!
Lt. Joe’s unique perspective on crime and punishment, criminal investigation and the causes of violence in society along with his ability to relate to all of us will make “Chasing Justice” your favorite go-to program on all things safety and security. On “Chasing Justice” we uncover the truth about these events, look at the investigations and the people that investigate them, and we will dig deep to see what can be done to make our lives and our families safer in this dangerous era.
Lt. Joe is a highly decorated retired Police Lieutenant, Criminal Investigator, Hostage/Crisis Negotiator and Master Trainer. He served his community for 27 years, retiring in 2013 to take on the role of Director of School Safety and Security. Crime, Corruption, Terrorism, Workplace Violence, School Shootings… together we’ll be Chasing Justice.
Lt Joe goes inside the academy to explain some of these traditions. Then we look at human emotion, good and bad as the guiding factors in people’s behavior and activity, including criminal and evil activity. And finally, Lt. Joe connects the search for truth and justice with a look at today’s leaders and our institutions…
A clear example of the ultimate destination is the attack on our police agencies and officers across the USA. When we disrespect, defund, and delegitimize the police officer, we begin a journey down a road that leads nowhere good. A country cannot hold together without the calming effects of the rule of law and law-abiding citizens…
As the Covid-19 vaccination program picks up steam, governors are feeling the heat to open up their economies. The USA is poised to come back online, but will we be the same country we were one year ago, pre-Covid? The changes in Covid policy and how we begin to emerge from this chapter will determine our immediate future. We will also spend some time with Carolyn Baynes. Carolyn is a dog trainer. Lt. Joe talks to her about her dog Ari who overcame great obstacles in life to be a lesson for all humans. And finally, Lt. Joe looks at the human suffering on the border as the people rush to get to America. Let’s talk about overcoming obstacles…
President Donald Trump returns to the world stage at CPAC and declares the MAGA movement is not over. Just as Julius Caesar was destroyed by his friends⏤can Trump expect the same kind of treatment? Was the America First movement a real thing or a passing fancy to be replaced by the same old thing we’ve had forever? In Round 2, we take a break from politics for a minute to meet a real American from the Heartland, Alan Bergen. Alan lives in Kentucky; he is a true-blue American and an avid hunter. He has created a place for anyone to explore the outdoors and see the land in all its beauty. And finally, Lt. Joe offers some thoughts on life after COVID-19 as we all start to get back to the world. Will it be easy? Will we all get there at the same time? We also look at our law enforcement community and how they are dealing with the changing world. Don’t miss it! Image: Reuters
Rush Limbaugh opened the door for talk radio and America Out Loud to thrive. A pioneer in the field and a voice of conservatism has been silenced. Lt Joe Offers his own tribute to the man and his legacy. The COVID pandemic goes on. What choices will we all be forced to make? Will you take the vaccine? Is the vaccine safe? When will the lockdown end, and we go back to real life? Is the pandemic lifestyle more dangerous than the virus? We have to look closely at all of this and decide what we will do going forward before we have no choices left to make. Who are the p[layers that are influencing the decisions? These questions and more must be considered… Lt Joe walks us down that road. Don’t miss it.
DNA often dictates human natures and our behavior. We are all creatures of habit and exhibit signature actions based on our unique personalities. Our government and other human processes are also like this. We have precedent to help us; we change the paradigm when we learn something new. But should we change things for political reasons? Does this help us? If we are to be true to the changes we agree to, then we must go all the way down the road of logic. To impeach a man not in office might be the new thing to do, but that opens a huge door. How far back do we go with retroactive action? And finally, Lt. Joe offers some ideas on how to find a way forward as a people, but it requires a lot of real thinking and honesty, are we ready for that? Don’t miss it!
How does trauma in a person’s life affect their ability to get ahead in life? Where will the next medical, business, and technology geniuses come from? Who are the next generation of leaders that will help us as a species? They are currently in college and grade school, but many will never be heard from due to their circumstances in life. We all lose if we don’t find a way to locate these, the next great thinkers. Lt. Joe Interviews Capt. Donna Roman Hernandez, a pioneer of women in law enforcement and currently a master trainer on domestic violence, trauma, and victimology, as well as human trafficking. Donna’s personal story of surviving domestic violence is inspiring and provides insight it the dangers of PTSD and how that relates to COVID19 lockdowns. This is an important episode, don’t miss it!
Joe Biden’s 40 executive orders in two weeks are astounding and maybe even unconstitutional. Every president needs the ability to use executive orders to run the government from time to time. However, if executive orders are to replace or get around legislation, then it is totally inappropriate and maybe a bit dictatorial. Biden may be on the edge of that paradigm. The concept of free speech as the lynchpin of freedom is something we talk about a lot here on Chasing Justice. Lt Joe gives us some insight into a couple of conversations he had with a couple of young people who lean to the liberal side of things. The conversations reveal that if people listen to each other, they can grow and change. And finally, we talk about the need to recognize the dangers we are all facing as our government cracks down on our rights. Don’t miss it!
Our world is changing whether we like it or not. Will a Biden Administration be as bad as some fear or will it be a benign middle of the road experience? Time will tell and these changes are coming every day now. President Biden has canceled out many of Trump’s accomplishments and more are planned, he is reversing many of the American first policies and heading back to the Obama era. How will that work out for US citizens? Lt. Joe also covers some non-political topics like the changes in education and training as well as taking us on a tour of one of the great sheriff’s depts in the USA. Don’t miss it!
The changes some have dreamed of, and others have dreaded are coming our way very quickly. Our nation is divided like no time before, and there is a danger of violence at every turn. Can we survive these changes? What can we do to ensure the America we know remains strong and free? What is our responsibility as a citizen? Lt. Joe takes us through the realities of what’s coming to a neighborhood near you and asks how we can adapt or reject these changes. What role do we have in re-electing the politicians we all complain about. Do we really need to listen to people we disagree with, is there any value in that, or is it better to ignore them? These are some of the choices we all have to make; let’s not fear asking the questions if we are brave enough to hear the answers.
The current state of chaos in our nation and the uncertainty about the future are compounded by drastic differences in how we see the country and our future. The violence at the capital is a tragedy and a call to see what our people are feeling. All of the protests from all sides are screams to be heard by people who feel they are not being heard. What is the point of free speech? Is it to prop up some beliefs and not others? Is it to protect people from hurtful words or give voice to every opinion so we can all decide for ourselves on someone’s ideas. Can we silence that which we find ugly and expect that our thoughts and words will not be used against us someday? These are difficult questions, join us, and let us try to find some answers! Don’t miss it!
As we move forward into the brave new world of tomorrow, we must ask ourselves some important questions. If the 2020 election was stolen, what do we do about it? If it wasn’t stolen, what does that mean for our country? Lt Joe takes us through the possibilities and what we should consider as we decide our future. If that’s what really happened, our vote for Biden means we made choices about our lives and future. Do we want speech codes, climate change laws, new taxes? Join us on this journey, don’t miss this one!
The dawn of a new age on the calendar as well as in America is now on our doorstep. Many changes are coming; are we ready for them? What if we don’t like the change? Can we change it back? Socialism has been creeping around the world, and its cousins are really here in the USA. Openly socialist politicians no longer hide their beliefs⏤they take them out and tell the world. Our journey today looks at these possible changes and the reasons we have arrived here. Don’t miss it!
Christmas is a special time, filled with traditions old and new. Memories that warm us and fill our hearts with joy. Join Lt Joe, Kathleen, Jim, and Marisa Giordano as we spend time together reminiscing, looking to the future, and enjoying the joy of Christmas and Jesus. Join us for this special episode, draw your family close; Merry Christmas!