Best Joe Cotter Podcasts (2025)

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Lifeline | An Overview and Discussion of the Traffic Fatalities Forum 1:24:43

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On July 22, the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, in partnership with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, engaged in a full-day forum of solutions and recommendations to enhance vehicle and roadside safety for our officers. Guests and virtual attendees heard from experts in the field, learned about emerging technologi…

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Why Most Bands FAIL… and Why While She Sleeps Didn’t | Mat Welsh 1:31:59

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Welcome back to the Uprawr Podcast! Today’s guest is Mat Welsh, guitarist for one of the UK’s biggest rock bands, While She Sleeps. Alongside playing guitar, Mat also manages the band and takes care of the business side of things. We spoke to Mat about how While She Sleeps first started, the tipping point that turned it into a full-time career, and…

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Lifeline | REVISITING – Milestone Journey: The Officer Transition to Civilian Life 1:06:02

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In case you missed the original program back in January 2024, listen to this audio-only version to learn more about the transition from law enforcement professional to civilian. This program brought together experts in financial, spiritual, psychological, and physical wellness to discuss all that an officer needs to know to best prepare for their r…

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Sobriety, The Brutal Reality of Being a Promoter & Finding Success in Music - Tim Bailey's Story (Episode 34) 1:39:47

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Today’s guest is Tim Bailey, currently Head of Label for International Affairs at Frontiers Music Group. Tim has had a long and varied career in the music industry, starting out as a promoter for over 15 years before eventually moving to the label side by joining Earache Records. We spoke with Tim about how he first became a promoter, why he dedica…

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BONUS Lifeline | 2025 NHTSA 1st Quarter Traffic Safety Webinar 58:24

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The NHTSA 1st Quarter 2025 Traffic Safety Webinar was released back in April to review traffic data from January through March. Listen to the initial law enforcement traffic-related fatality statistics for 2025 and a comparison and in-depth analysis of the data. Joining this webinar is Dale Stockton, who will present on the Below-100 safety trainin…

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Law and Disorder | The Murder of Dan Markel: Finding the Truth 16:41

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Law and Disorder is an insightful take on the true crime world, looking at notable historic cases that have left a lasting effect on law enforcement. Dan Markel, a Florida State University law professor, was shot and killed in his Tallahassee garage on July 18, 2014, in what authorities later determined was a murder-for-hire plot. The case stemmed …

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This Is the Woman Who Made Heavy Music Mainstream | Nelly Liger-Edinger (Episode 33) 56:07

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Today’s guest is Nelly Liger-Edinger, a driving force behind rock and metal’s presence on national radio. Nelly works at The Noise Cartel, one of the biggest PR companies in heavy music and she's the reason you’ve heard bands like Architects, Parkway Drive, Ghost and many more on BBC Radio 1. We talk to Nelly about how she got her start in music fr…

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Encore | Witness to History: The Investigation of Robert Hanssen 1:59:14

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The Encore series of the Precinct 444 Podcast is an engaging look back at past Museum programs to find insight into historical and contemporary matters facing law enforcement. On October 27, 2013, the National Law Enforcement Museum and the International Spy Museum, sponsored by Target, hosted Witness to History: The Investigation of Robert Hanssen…

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The Man Behind Download Festival’s Artwork & Black Sabbath’s Final Show | Dan Shepard’s Story (Episode 32) 54:50

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Today’s guest is Dan Shepard, Studio Manager on the graphic design team at Live Nation and the Creative Lead for Download Festival. Yep, most of those iconic Download posters? He designed them. Ever wondered what it takes to be a professional graphic designer in the music industry? Or how the politics of festival posters work, like why some band lo…

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BONUS | Officers as Artists: Benjamin Brown and “Pier at the Beach” 12:32

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Precinct 444 invites you to meet the artists featured in the National Law Enforcement Museum’s newest exhibit, “Officers as Artists: The Creative Expression of Those Who Serve.” Now open until August 30, 2025. In today’s episode, you will meet Benjamin Brown, who served more than 28 years with the Prince George's County (MD) Police Department. He s…

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Law and Disorder | The Legacy of Donnie Brasco: How Joe Pistone Revolutionized American Undercover Policing 14:18

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Joseph Pistone is a former FBI agent who spent most of his 17-year career with the FBI undercover, infiltrating mafia crime families in New York City under the alias Donnie Brasco. Pistone’s work as Donnie Brasco was critical to shaping the best practices of going undercover for Law Enforcement officers. In this episode of Law and Disorder, we will…

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The PR Force Behind Your Favourite Festivals REVEALS ALL! | Lais Martins Waring (Episode 31) 1:05:25

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Welcome back to the Uprawr podcast! Today’s guest is Lais martins Waring who currently works for LD Communcations one of the biggest PR companies in the world! We spoke to Lais about how she got started in music, how she ended up working at LD communications and what the job entails. We talk about what it’s like working on Download Festival & how y…

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BONUS | Officers as Artists: Kevin Cotter and "BCMC" 19:55

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Precinct 444 invites you to meet the artists featured in the National Law Enforcement Museum’s newest exhibit, “Officers as Artists: The Creative Expression of Those Who Serve.” Now open until August 30, 2025. In today’s episode, you will meet Kevin Cotter, who served for 20 years with the LAPD and served with the military prior to entering law enf…

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Lifeline | Woven in Time: How DuPont Continues to Protect First Responders 46:04

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For more than 30 years, DuPont has supported the NLEOMF’s mission of remembering and honoring fallen officers. On this episode of Lifeline, Bill Alexander, CEO of the NLEOMF, sits down with Steven LaGanke of DuPont and Mike Foreman of Point Blank Enterprises to discuss the newest technologies when it comes to first responders. Lifeline provides con…

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How Hopeless Records Broke Bands Like Neck Deep, All Time Low & MORE! | Eric Tobin’s Story (Episode 30) 1:19:23

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Welcome back to the Uprawr Podcast! Today’s guest is Eric Tobin, Executive Vice President of Business Development & A&R at Hopeless Records — a label that’s been pivotal in the careers of All Time Low, Neck Deep, and even Avenged Sevenfold. Eric shares the story of how he moved to California with no plan, landed a job at Hopeless Records without an…

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BONUS | Officers as Artists: Chad Bingham and "One Last Ride" 20:39

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Precinct 444 invites you to meet the artists featured in the National Law Enforcement Museum’s newest exhibit, “Officers as Artists: The Creative Expression of Those Who Serve.” Now open until August 30, 2025. In today’s episode, you will meet Chad Bingham, who has served actively in law enforcement for more than 20 years, the last 18 with a local …

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Lifeline | Acknowledging Trauma: Asking for Help and Healing, with Keith Shibley 46:56

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Keith Shibley is a law enforcement officer and public speaker who uses his platform to inform officers of the dangers of substance abuse on the job and the importance of officers prioritizing their mental wellness on the job. Keith sat down with our Director of Programs, Anna Muckenfuss, to discuss his story and how it can be helpful for officers w…

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Agent Emma Davis Reveals The Secrets of The Music Industry (Episode 29) 55:53

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Welcome back to the Uprawr Podcast! Today’s guest is Emma Davis who is an agent at One Fiinix, working with the likes of Ed Sheeran! This one is special as it’s our first agent we’ve had on the podcast, now we can finally ask what's the difference between a promoter & an agent?? We spoke to Emma about how she got started in the industry, how she wa…

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Lifeline | Resilience in Action: Thriving Beyond Challenges with JD Morris 1:08:36

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On this special episode of Lifeline, Matt Garcia, Deputy Director of OSW Programs, is joined by JD Morris, an Army veteran of 21 years with the 5th Special Forces Group(A). JD served as a sniper, explosive breacher, assaulter, intelligence manager, and team sergeant over 14 years. He instructed foreign military personnel on numerous deployments to …

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Download Festival Booker Reveals Why They Chose SLEEP TOKEN | Jenny Cotter’s Story (Episode 28) 1:03:59

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Today’s guest is Jenny Cotter who works for Live nation and is also part of the download festival booking team! Jenny’s had quite a career in music with starting off in PR before getting into Live events and working her way up We spoke to Jenny about how she got started in the industry, how she ended up working at live nation & what it’s been like …

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BONUS | Officers As Artists: Joe Lynch and "Coffee Break" 20:10

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Precinct 444 invites you to meet the artists featured in the National Law Enforcement Museum’s newest exhibit, “Officers as Artists: The Creative Expression of Those Who Serve.” Now open until August 30, 2025. In today’s episode, you will meet Joe Lynch, who retired as a San Francisco (CA) Police Officer. Joe was first assigned as a patrol officer …

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Icons | Ret. Chief Robin Montgomery: Two Careers, One Legacy 1:16:17

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Bill Alexander, CEO of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, sits down with Retired Chief Robin Montgomery to discuss his military and law enforcement careers, which spanned more than 40 years. More recently, in 2017, he retired as the Chief of the Brookfield, Connecticut, Police Department. https://nleomf.org/museum/precinct-444/…

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Episode 255: Episode 9-18 - Chief Emeritus/Retired Charles Werner - New Technology for First Responders 1:11:04

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Episode 9-18 – Chief-Emeritus/Retired Charles Werner- New Technology for First Responders Chief-Emeritus/Retired Charles Werner has served 44 years in the fire service, 37 years with the Charlottesville Fire Dept., the last ten as the Charlottesville Fire Department. Additionally, he is also the current Executive Director of Droneresponders.org wit…

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BONUS | Officers As Artists: Natalie Murry and "Skully" 21:40

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Precinct 444 invites you to meet the artists featured in the National Law Enforcement Museum’s newest exhibit, “Officers as Artists: The Creative Expression of Those Who Serve.” Now open until August 30, 2025. In today’s episode, you will meet Natalie Murry, who retired in 2002 from Kent (WA) Police Department after 10 years. In 2000, Natalie atten…

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Lifeline | Launching Into the Clouds: Advancing Law Enforcement Communication 42:56

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On this special episode of Lifeline, Paul Case of Tyler Technologies, Sheriff Eric Weisburn and Major Mitchell Paulen of the Stark County (OH) Sheriff’s Office, and host Bill Alexander, CEO of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, discuss how technology can drastically improve communications and mitigate legacy systems that impede th…

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AI Is Going To Change The Music Industry Sooner Than You Think 55:50

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AI is transforming how we make music, from writing lyrics and composing melodies to mastering tracks and generating vocals. But what does that mean for creativity, originality, and the future of the music industry? Who owns the copyright? in todays episode that's what we're going to be finding out Follow us to see Behind The Scenes:Jack - https://w…

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Episode 254: Episode 9-17 - Troy Lachinski - Preparing for NERIS 1:55:43

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In most fire departments and some EMS agencies have to file a bunch of paperwork to report the fires/rescues, additional info i.e. number of patients, levels of damages and so much more. Well, there’s a new “day” coming, starting on January 2, 2026! Our podcast welcomes Troy Lachinski of Image Trend, a company integral to the change of Fire/EMS rec…

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BONUS | Officers As Artists: Sandy Friedman and "Look Inside" 14:43

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Precinct 444 invites you to meet the artists featured in the National Law Enforcement Museum’s newest exhibit, “Officers as Artists: The Creative Expression of Those Who Serve.” Now open until August 30, 2025. In today’s episode, you will meet Sandy Friedman, who retired from various state and county Hazardous Materials Inspection positions, most n…

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Law and Disorder | Out in the Field with Doug Scott 39:59

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On this episode of Law and Disorder, Anna is sitting down with Doug Scott to discuss the complexities of investigating a crime scene and the importance of good, old fashioned detective work. Anna and Doug will primarily focus on his work during a 2011 double homicide investigation in Durham, North Carolina that involved the deaths of a 4-year-old b…

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Icons | Think Tanks Series | Rosa Brooks, Center on Innovations in Community Safety 1:48:18

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In this engaging podcast series hosted by Thomas Canavan, the Executive Director of the National Law Enforcement Museum, we examine the vital role that law enforcement think tanks and policy centers play in shaping contemporary policing practices. Each episode features in-depth interviews with leading experts in the field, exploring their insights,…

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Icons | Think Tanks Series | Chris Hsiung, The Curve 1:30:21

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In this engaging podcast series hosted by Thomas Canavan, the Executive Director of the National Law Enforcement Museum, we examine the vital role that law enforcement think tanks and policy centers play in shaping contemporary policing practices. Each episode features in-depth interviews with leading experts in the field, exploring their insights,…

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Icons | Think Tanks Series | Jim Bueermann, Future Policing Institute 2:41:45

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In this engaging podcast series hosted by Thomas Canavan, the Executive Director of the National Law Enforcement Museum, we examine the vital role that law enforcement think tanks and policy centers play in shaping contemporary policing practices. Each episode features in-depth interviews with leading experts in the field, exploring their insights,…

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Icons | Think Tanks Series | Ben Haiman, The Center for Public Safety and Justice 1:30:12

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In this engaging podcast series hosted by Thomas Canavan, the Executive Director of the National Law Enforcement Museum, we examine the vital role that law enforcement think tanks and policy centers play in shaping contemporary policing practices. Each episode features in-depth interviews with leading experts in the field, exploring their insights,…

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Icons | Think Tanks Series | Paul Goldenberg, Miller Center on Policing and Community Resilience 2:00:35

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In this engaging podcast series hosted by Thomas Canavan, the Executive Director of the National Law Enforcement Museum, we examine the vital role that law enforcement think tanks and policy centers play in shaping contemporary policing practices. Each episode features in-depth interviews with leading experts in the field, exploring their insights,…

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The Rise of Sad Summer Festival, Managing Huge artists & More | Josh Terry’s Story (Episode 27) 1:24:52

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Welcome back to the Uprawr Podcast! Today’s guest is Josh Terry owner of “Work Shop management” that has bands like Mayday Parade & Amberlin signed to it. Josh also co-created “Sad Summer”, in the US, a touring festival that came about after the warped tour finished. Sad Summer has had some massive years with All Time Low even headlining the festiv…

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Episode 253: Episode 9-16 - "Backroom Deals in Our Backyards" With Miranda Spivack & Diane Cotter 3:22:43

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Episode 9-16 – Miranda Spivack and Dianne Cotter – “Backroom Deals in Our Backyards” As we pass through life, we encounter many people. This one works in a tall building; another delivers office supplies and a third washes all the windows. Most see this as “blue-collar” job, but do we really know what’s going on. Our guests today are Miranda Spivac…

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Uprawr Short: How Roxy Got Scammed Out of a Hit Song by Atlantic Records | RØRY 9:37

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Rox talks to us about how she wrote some hits songs one of which paid off a massive amount of debt but how the other ended up with her meeting the head of atlantic records

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Uprawr Short: Why Venues Need Nightclubs To Survive 7:30

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How much money do nightclubs make venues? what happens when the nightclubs close? Jack explains. Full episode is available now

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BONUS | Officers As Artists: Michael Johnson and "The Job" 15:52

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Precinct 444 invites you to meet the artists featured in the National Law Enforcement Museum’s newest exhibit, “Officers as Artists: The Creative Expression of Those Who Serve.” Now open until August 30, 2025. In today’s episode, you will meet Michael Johnson, who has been with the Billings (MT) Police Department since 2012. Michael became certifie…

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Encore | Witness to History: Boston Marathon Bombing 1:28:27

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On this episode of Encore, we’ll look back at a special program hosted by the National Law Enforcement Museum featuring experts and individuals directly involved with the Boston Marathon Bombing investigation. Each panelist shares their perspective and involvement in the case, along with the type of technology used to track down the perpetrators an…

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Why Are Young People Not Going Clubbing Anymore? 1:12:50

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Why have gen z stopped going out? nightclubs and bars around the UK are in decline and we want to find out why! This is abit of a bonus episode and not normally something we do so let us know if you like it!

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The Insane Story Behind The Vans Warped Tour | Kevin Lyman’s Story (Episode 26) 59:32

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Welcome back to the Uprawr Podcast! Today’s guest is Kevin Lyman who started the Vans Warped Tour, one of the most famous touring festivals in the world (could even be the most famous). Kevin started warped back in the 90s and ever since has created a hub for Alternative kids to get together every summer. Some of the biggest bands in the world were…

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BONUS | Officers As Artists: TC Brown and “Birds at Sunset” 17:37

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Precinct 444 invites you to meet the artists featured in the National Law Enforcement Museum’s newest exhibit, “Officers as Artists: The Creative Expression of Those Who Serve.” Now open until August 30, 2025. In today’s episode, you will meet Todd "TC" Brown, who retired after serving more than 20 years with the Bureau of Prisons. He began his car…

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Lifeline | Thinking about Retirement: Financial Planning for Young Officers 23:04

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On this special episode of Lifeline, we’re joined by Arthur Flattich, a Managing Vice President at MissionSquare Retirement, which focuses on financial services for public sector retirement planning. Joining him are Bill Alexander, CEO of the NLEOMF and Troy Anderson, Executive Director of Officer Safety and Wellness at the NLEOMF. Bill, Troy, and …

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BONUS | Officers as Artists: Lee Darnell and “Rider of the Storm” 18:25

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Precinct 444 invites you to meet the artists featured in the National Law Enforcement Museum’s newest exhibit, “Officers as Artists: The Creative Expression of Those Who Serve.” Now open until August 30, 2025. In today’s episode, you will meet Lee Darnell, who has served for more than 30 years in law enforcement. He is currently a Sergeant and the …

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Law and Disorder | Attica: Reflecting on the Lasting Lessons from America’s Worst Prison Riot 23:58

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In this episode, we look back on the riot at Attica in 1971, as it remains the worst prison riot in American history, and scholars and criminal justice professionals alike, continue to look to the lessons of Attica when addressing crucial criminal justice and prison reform in the United States. We discuss the Attica Prison riot, the lessons that we…

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From Being One of The UK's Biggest Promoters to Managing Artists Like RØRY – Mark Walkers Story (Episode 25) 1:00:24

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Welcome back to the Uprawr Podcast! Today’s guest is Mark Walker who is currently managing acts like RØRY & Noahfinnce with his company Free Focus. Mark started free Focus after spending a decade as a promoter at Kilimanjaro where he accidently stumbled onto a “Youtuber” Event called Summer In The City and knew he had to get involved in what seemed…