Transcript: Lidia Curanaj: That incident we talked about there, just one of many recent crimes, highlighting the need for laws to change once and for all. Joining me now, spokesperson for the National Police Association and retired Chicago area police officer Betsy Brantner Smith. Also with us, former federal prosecutor Doug Burns. Thank you guys Read more »
INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 21, 2025 — The United States Park Police (USPP) is experiencing a critical staffing shortage that places officers, civilians, and our nation’s most treasured landmarks at risk. The USPP’s recruitment and retention struggles can be attributed, in large part, to an outdated service and pay structure system that hasn’t kept pace with other law Read more »
Transcript: Shannon Cake: Joining me now to discuss the latest on this back and forth with Mexico, former ICE acting director John Torres and retired Chicago area police officer Betsy Brantner Smith. Thanks to both of you for being here. Thanks very much. Good morning. President Trump telling reporters in the Oval on Monday, quote, Read more »
Transcript: Tracy Sabol: Trump’s crime crackdown spreading nationwide from our nation’s capital to Portland, Oregon, and Chicago, Illinois. And now we are learning that officers have begun their immigration sweeps in Charlotte, North Carolina. Joining us now is Raymond Lopez, the alderman of the city of Chicago in the 15th Ward. Also with us is Read more »
INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 12, 2025 — In September, President Donald Trump issued an Executive Order designating Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization. It confirms that the group uses intimidation and initiates violence via armed standoffs with law enforcement, assaults on officers, and organized riots to achieve its political goals. The President also rightfully directed federal agencies Read more »
INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 6, 2025 / — The National Police Association (NPA) has submitted written testimony to the Ohio House Judiciary Committee in support of the Larry Henderson Act (H.B. 372), a vital measure sponsored by Representatives Cindy Abrams (29) and Phil Plummer (39) that ensures convicted killers of police officers and other first responders face Read more »
Transcript: Lidia Curanaj: Joining us is National Police Association spokesperson and retired Chicago area police officer Betsy Brantner Smith. Also with us, the host of the Marc Little show, pastor Mark Little. Thank you guys so much for joining us. Pastor Marc Little: Thank you for having me. Lidia Curanaj: Pastor, I’ve often said that Read more »