YOU are an American hero. You served your country, your community and your family, and now you’ve left or are soon to be leaving public service as a police officer, military servicemember or one of the hundreds of thousands of first responders who keep our communities safe. NOW WHAT? Everyone An Expert is a PODCAST for YOU as you contemplate retirement. We explore topics including all the many ways people make a living in their post-public service lives, as well as topics of interest that we know you will love because we know and appreciate YOU. Join host Bret Rawson, General Counsel of the Utah Fraternal Order of Police and reserve police officer as he pulls the 30 foot mobile studio throughout the Intermountain West, in search of topics that speak to our retired or retiring HEROES. Thank you for your service!
It's always nice to check in with the Utah Attorney General, and that's just what we did! Listen in as Bret Rawson interviews Sean Reyes on everything from politics, to family, to martial arts. This is an episode you are not going to want to miss!
Listen in as Brent Jex, President of the Utah Fraternal Order of police, covers issues effecting Utah's law enforcement community, including philosophies on the recent turbulence in Washington DC and its effect throughout our Nation.
Ever thought you had it in you to be an author? Police veteran Liz Renee did - and she accomplished this impressive achievement while raising a family and simultaneously working as a full-time law enforcement supervisor. Listen in as Liz describes her new book “Finding Justice.” This inspiring segment proves there are no excuses for not following your dreams!”
Marcus Aurelius was a great optimist, and a true proponent of using one's mind to define one's reality. Few exemplify those precepts as well as my friend Ian Adams, Executive Director of the Utah Fraternal Order of Police. Listen in as Ian describes his journey from full-time LEO to successful PhD candidate and law enforcement expert.
How many times in life do you get to interview a supermodel? More than that, Clarissa Burt is an entrepreneur, author, journalist, actress, singer, dancer…you name it, she has done it all! Bret Rawson interviews this amazing role model who happens to speak fluent Italian and spent a thirty-year career on the international stage as one of the most photographed models of her time. Today she has a bit of advice for you. She loves cops, and our military and all the men and women who serve our communities as first responders. Don't miss this charming and laughter-filled episode where Bret and his team interview Ms. Burt on-scene in Arizona.
Did you know that the world-famous Make-A-Wish Foundation was started by cops? Or that the primary co-founder was an Arizona Highway Patrolman for over 40 years? His name is Frank Shankwitz and the Netflix movie “Wish Man” is all about him and his journey of self-discovery and selflessness. Join host Bret Rawson as he interviews Frank in Prescott Arizona at one of Frank's favorite restaurants. In an era that is increasingly hostile to the men and women working America's streets as police, this peek into the heart of one of law enforcement's heroes is both eye-opening and fascinating.
Eric Moutsos was an award-winning cop in Salt Lake City. His world changed when he was falsely accused of bigotry. Then the real story came out and changed his life forever. Join Bret Rawson, who represented Eric through this ordeal, as he interviews one of the most interesting and amazing people Bret has ever had the privilege of knowing. Surprises abound in this interview - the least of which is not a connection to a Heavyweight Champion of the World and a stint on the national scene as a Country Western up-and-comer.
Randy Sutton is a cop's cop. This veteran police lieutenant from Las Vegas Metropolitan Police founded Wounded Blue, a charity established to support catastrophically-injured law enforcement officers, who were injured in the line of duty. Most people may be surprised about the lack of support available to our brothers and sisters in blue who have risked their lives only to suffer permanent disabilities in the line of duty. Wounded Blue seeks to change that. Bret Rawson interviews Randy who is joined by the organization's Chief Operating Officer, for a heartfelt episode that you cannot miss!