Your Leo Nation
by Mark Garrett
Retired California Highway Patrol Chief Mark Garrett is launching the “Your Leo Nation Podcast” to shine positive light on the law enforcement community and dispel media-driven narratives about this noble profession.
Podcast episodes
Season 1
"Sheriff, Holding The Thin Blue Line In A Deep Blue State."
Former Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva discusses his new book, "Sheriff, Holding The Thin Blue Line In A Deep Blue State." If you have not read this book, you don't know Alex Villanueva and his incredible path en route to becoming a change agent for the largest sheriff's department in the nation. On this episode he provides insight to not only the challenges he faced, but the tremendous successes he realized during his tenure.
The Most Prolific Bloody Day in FBI History - With Special Agent Ed Mireles
Surviving the Miami FBI Shootout: Ed Mireles' Story of Perseverance and Bravery Join us for an extraordinary episode of Your LEO Nation as retired chief Mark Garrett interviews former FBI Special Agent Ed Mireles, the hero of the Miami FBI Shootout on April 11, 1986. Discover the riveting details of the day Ed and his team faced two of the most dangerous criminals in American history. How did they end up in a five-minute gun battle? What were the critical decisions that led to survival and heroism? Don't miss this compelling story of perseverance, tactical expertise, and the raw will to survive.
Inside Troubled Waters: Former Sheriff Alex Villanueva Unveils the LASD's Struggles
Former Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva joins us to discuss the unprecedented federal prosecution of LASD Deputy Trevor Kirk for his use of pepper spray while arresting a non compliant robbery suspect. Villanueva also sheds light on the complete failure of the same department’s computer aided dispatch (CAD) system and provides details of his attempts to upgrade the system, but was met with deaf ears by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.
Heroes in Uniform: The Untold Story of the Eaton Canyon Fire Rescue
The recent Southern California fires were the most devastating and costly in United States history. At least 29 people lost their lives in the catastrophe. However, the number of lives saved by unsung heroes in law enforcement and other emergency services is in the hundreds and possibly thousands. Two of those heroes are Corporal Barry Glockson and Officer Pedro Sanchez of the Pasadena Police Department. They share their recollections of and response to the Eaton fire that destroyed most of Altadena and large portions of Pasadena. Listen to their firsthand accounts of the effort to save hundreds of nursing home patients and the impact it had on them personally.
Inside the CIA: Exposing Corruption and Rebuilding America's Intelligence
Inside the CIA: Exposing Corruption and Rebuilding America's Intelligence Join retired chief Mark Garrett as he welcomes former CIA operations officer Sam Faddis to Your Leo Nation. They discuss in depth the internal corruption of the CIA, the Trump administration's recent buyout offer to CIA employees, and the steps needed to rebuild effective human intelligence. They also touch on significant topics like DOJ terminations, the politicization of federal agencies, the controversial USAID funding, and the grand strategy for nationwide deportations. Tune in for an eye-opening conversation on the current state and future of America’s intelligence and legal systems. Check out Sam's book here on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Repair-Decline-Fall-Cia/dp/1599218518 Interested in joining AND Magazine? Sign up here: https://substack.com/chat/746580