Truth Nation Podcast

Uncovering the Hidden Truths: How US Policies Fueled the Ukraine CrisisJoin Bill Bodner and The Chief, Mark Garrett on Truth Nation as they delve into the complex origins of the Ukraine-Russia conflict. Did US foreign policy play a pivotal role in escalating tensions? Discover surprising findings, analyses of Cold War mentalities, and shocking parallels to the Cuban Missile Crisis. Are we addressing the right threat, or are we repeating history's mistakes? Watch to find out and share your thoughts in the comments below!

Imagine billions of taxpayer dollars flowing unchecked through global aid networks—only to vanish without a trace. Join us as we unravel the tangled web between USAID, NGOs, and controversial foundations. What's really at stake, and how deep does the corruption go? Watch as we expose the truth behind foreign aid mismanagement and explore urgent calls for reform! The Chief Mark Garrett and Bill Bodner delve into the complexities of USAID, its origins, and its current status. They discuss the agency's role in foreign aid, the mismanagement of funds, and the implications of relying on NGOs for aid distribution. The conversation highlights issues of accountability, the intersection of government and religion, and the potential for corruption within the system. They also touch on specific cases, such as the funding of terror*sm and the controversial practices surrounding the Clinton Foundation. They dive into the complexities of funding, particularly focusing on the Clinton Foundation and USAID. They discuss the intricate web of financial transactions involving taxpayer money, the lack of accountability and transparency in organizations, and the potential for abuse within government agencies.

The Death of Suchir Balaji; Self-Harm or Professional Contract Murder? The November 2024 death of former Open AI employee Suchir Balaji has fueled a number of conspiracy theories. Was he killed for blowing the whistle on potentially unethical and illegal corporate behavior or was it a self-inflicted injury resulting from a realization his whistle blower label would now make it impossible to find work in the exploding AI field. In this episode of the Truth Nation Podcast, we look at the actual crime scene evidence and statements of the family and breakdown what it all means.

TikTok Tug of War: Privacy, Politics, and National Security In this episode of Truth Nation, Bill Bodner and the Chief Mark Garrett dive deep into the controversy surrounding TikTok. They discuss its recent ban, the national security concerns associated with its Chinese ownership, and the implications of a potential sale. They explore the role of executive orders, the Supreme Court's unanimous decision, and the larger geopolitical stakes at play. Tune in as they speculate on TikTok's future in the US and the broader context of digital privacy and international espionage.

Welcome to The Truth Nation Podcast, where we uncover the facts and explore the mysteries behind the stories that captivate America. In this episode, hosts Bill Bodner, retired DEA Special Agent in Charge from Los Angeles Field Division, and Mark Garrett, retired Chief of the California Highway Patrol, dive deep into the Netflix documentary Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey? Together, they review the controversial case, analyze the documentary's claims, and discuss the unanswered questions surrounding the tragic death of the young pageant star. With their combined decades of law enforcement experience, Bill and Mark bring a unique perspective to this enduring mystery, unpacking the evidence and exploring theories that have kept this case in the public eye for decades. Join the conversation and discover insights you won't hear anywhere else. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more hard-hitting episodes of The Truth Nation Podcast! #JonBenetRamsey #TrueCrime #NetflixDocumentary #TheTruthNationPodcast #LawEnforcementPerspective

Unraveling the Vicky White & Casey White Jailbreak In episode 37 of Truth Nation, we've got a gripping story for you. Join Bill and retired Chief Mark Garrett as they delve into the fascinating and tragic case of Vicky White, a correctional officer, and Casey White, an inmate facing a capital murder charge. We'll explore their mysterious relationship, audacious escape plan, and the shocking events that followed. Was it love, manipulation, or something darker? Tune in to hear the facts, ask the tough questions, and uncover the truth behind this infamous jailbreak.

Should the U.S. Designate Drug Cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations? Join Bill Bodner, retired Special agent in charge DEA and retired CHP Chief Mark Garrett, as they dive into the pressing issue of designating Mexican drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations. They discuss the rise of fentanyl deaths, corruption within the Mexican government, and the potential implications of such a designation on U.S. national security and diplomacy. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation on a topic that's making headlines.

Join Truth Nation for an in-depth discussion with Chief Mark Garrett as we dissect the chilling case of the Zodiac Killer. Through evidence analysis, and a fresh examination prompted by recent documentaries, we delve into the crimes, potential connections, and strong circumstantial evidence pointing towards Arthur Lee Allen. Did these horrific killings involve a single suspect, or are we looking at something more complicated? Let us know your thoughts on one of the most captivating unsolved serial murder cases.

In August, 1989, Lyle and Erik Menendez killed their parents in their posh, Beverly Hills home. Their first trial ended in a hopelessly deadlocked jury, unable to reach a unanimous decision. The second trial resulted in two murder-one convictions and sentences of life without parole. Thirty-five years later, it appears they may be released from prison. Did they commit murder to get their hands on a 14-million-dollar estate or was it self-defense to prevent continued physical and sexual abuse and their own murders? New evidence has come to light which may back up the claims of abuse. Should they be released? Listen to this episode and find out.

The P-Diddy Case – A Single Defendant RICO Conspiracy? In one of the most unusual applications of the 1970 RICO statute, the federal government has charged Sean Combs in a single defendant RICO Conspiracy. Is this an appropriate use of the RICO law? Why is this case charged so differently than the very similar Jeffrey Epstein case? In this episode of the Truth Nation Podcast, retired California highway Patrol Chief Mark Garrett and retired D E A Special Agent in Charge Bill Bodner are joined by Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney Sean Carney to break down the Combs case. What are the specific charges? What does the government need to prove? Is the government going after P-Diddy's fortune? Will this case go to trial? We explore the intricacies of the RICO charges, witness tampering allegations, potential strategies for Combs' defense, and the significant implications of asset forfeiture. How does RICO apply to this high-profile case, and what are the potential outcomes? Join us as we break down the pivotal details and share your thoughts on the unfolding drama. Tune in for the answers!

With the recent arrest of Sean “P-Diddy” Combs and his eye-witness role in an unsolved, high-profile, Los Angeles homicide, retired California highway Patrol Chief Mark Garret, retired DEA Special Agent in Charge Bill Bodner and current Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney Sean Carney sit down to discuss one of the greatest scandals in modern policing, the LAPD Rampart Scandal. One police officer killing another in self-defense, stolen drug evidence, planted guns, unjustified beatings and shootings and perhaps the murder of Notorious BIG. What really happened in the late 1990s when a specialized LAPD anti-crime unit called CRASH went bad and what was the connection to Suge Knight and Death Row Records?

Government Failures Exposed: Inside the Trump Assassination Attempts What went wrong in protecting former President Trump? The Chief Mark Garrett and special guest Pete Forcelli delve deep into recent Secret Service failures. We discuss the lack of accountability, internal mistakes, and the broader issues within government agencies. We discuss specifically Josh Hawley's recent Whistleblower Report (9/16) and the USSS Mission Assurance After Action Summary released on 9/20. Pete Forcelli, a former NYPD homicide detective, ATF Assistant Deputy Director, and bestselling author, brings firsthand insights to the conversation.

Did a single Los Angeles Police Department Officer actually fire over 900 rounds in an officer involved shooting? Yes, it really happened! On May 17th, 1974, Ofc Al Preciado and eight other members of LAPD SWAT had their new tactics and equipment put to the test when they encountered the Symbionese Liberation Army hiding out in a house in South Central Los Angeles. Ofc Preciado was awarded the LAPD Medal Of Valor for his role in the gun battle that lasted over two hours. Al gives his first hand account of events. It's an incredible story.

Domestic terrorism and college campus protests are not new phenomena. In part one of this two-part series, we turn back the clock to the early 1970s and discus the Symbionese Liberation Army (SLA), a leftist group based in California who murdered politicians, robbed banks, bombed police cars and kidnapped Patty Hearst. Who were they and why did they target the Hearst Family? Was Hearst a brainwashed victim suffering from Stockholm Syndrome or was she a radical urban guerrilla who willingly joined the cause? Retired California Highway Patrol Chief Mark Garrett and retired DEA Special Agent in Charge Bill Bodner talk through the details of one of the strangest criminal organizations and crime sprees our country has scene.

On April 2, 1990, Dr. Humberto Alvarez-Machain was abducted by agents of the U.S. Government, from his medical office in Mexico and flown against his will to El Paso, Texas. He eventually appeared in Los Angeles federal court to answer charges he participated in the kidnapping and murder of DEA Special Agent Enrique Camarena. U.S. District Court Judge Edward Rafeedie deemed the kidnapping illegal, dismissed the indictment against Alvarez-Machain and ordered him returned to Mexico. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Affirmed Rafeedie's decision. The case eventually went to the U.S. Supreme Court, where the decision was reversed, and remanded back to the District Court for Alvarez-Machain to stand trial. After the government presented its' case in chief, Judge Rafeedie granted a defense motion for summary judgment and entered a directed verdict of not guilty. Alvarez-Machain went free.On July 25, 2024, drug kingpin Ismael Zambada-Garcia, aka El Mayo, was kidnapped from a residence in Sinaloa, Mexico, by armed gunman working for Joaquin Guzman-Lopez. Guzman-Lopez, also a wanted drug trafficking kingpin, had been negotiating his surrender with the United States for some time. Guzman-Lopez voluntarily arrived in Santa Teresa, New Mexico of his own free will, but brought Zambada-Garcia restrained, with a bag over his head, apparently attempting to sweeten his cooperation deal with the U.S. Government.On this episode of the Truth Nation Podcast, we speak with career prosecutor Sean Carney about both cases and what will likely happen with the Zambada-Garcia case as it winds its' way through the justice system. Carney worked on a portion of the Alvarez-Machain case in the 1990's and is well versed on the extradition treaty issues and supreme court decision that are in play here. Did Joaquin Guzman-Lopez have a cooperation agreement in place? Was he acting as an “agent” of the United States when he conducted the kidnapping and caused multiple murders in Mexico? Did the Government of Mexico file an official protest to this act? Did the U.S. Government make the affirmative decision to circumvent an extradition treaty they had agreed to? Will any of these factors matter in the Zambada-Garcia case? All these questions are answered in this interesting legal analysis.

In the summer of 1985, a crime spree beyond human understanding hit the Greater Los Angeles area. Some victims were shot, others were stabbed, strangled, raped or beaten. Young children were snatched from their beds, kidnapped and sexually assaulted. There was no profile of a typical victim. Richard Ramirez attacked the young, the old, Asian, Hispanic, Caucasian, male, female, no one was safe, and every night the city went to bed in fear. Where would the Nightstalker strike next, and who would the next victim be?On this episode of the Truth Nation Podcast, Retired California Highway Patrol Chief Mark Garrett and retired DEA Special Agent in Charge Bill Bodner speak with legendary Los Angeles Homicide Detective Gil Carrillo. Detective Carrillo, who became known as El Cucuy or the Boogeyman, details the Nightstalker investigation and gives us a glimpse inside the mind of one of the most prolific serial criminals the world has known. The attacks, the evidence, the key breaks in the investigation and the toll his involvement took on his family. Detective Carrillo discusses it all.Good vs Evil, The Boogeyman vs the Nightstalker! A fascinating discussion.

In 2011, the Vancouver Canucks faced off against the Boston Bruins in Game Seven of the Stanley Cup Finals. About 155,000 people were in downtown Vancouver to watch the game and celebrate what all thought would be an epic victory. As the game progressed and it became clear the Canucks would not be victorious, the mood of the crowd turned dark and a massive riot broke out. In the end over 300 people were charged with crimes and 140 people, including nine police officers, were injured. A fascinating incident as it was perhaps the first example of the public using social media to play armchair detective and identify and publicly shame the rioters.What was the flashpoint? Was law enforcement sufficiently prepared for the crowd? Did the media invite violence by constantly discussing other sprots related riots in the lead up to game seven? Join retired DEA Special Agent in Charge Bill Bodner and Retired California Highway Patrol Chief Mark Garrett as they discuss the game, the riot and the accountability on this episode of the Truth Nation Podcast.

On January 29, 2022, Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe was found dead, lying in the snow, outside the home of fellow Boston Police Officer Brian Albert. O'Keefe's girlfriend, Karen Read was charged with murder.On July 1, 2024, after an eight week trial, the jury was unable to reach a verdict and a mistrial was declared. Within a week, the lead investigator from the Massachusetts State Police was relieved of duty and a local police officer, whose brother owned the home where O'Keefe was found, was put on leave.Was this a simple domestic violence case? Would the result have been different if the genders and or occupations of the suspect and victim were reversed? Was it a complex police coverup, to protect one of their own? On this episode of the Truth Nation Podcast, retired federal agent Bill Bodner and retired Police Chief Mark Garrett discuss one of the most divisive criminal cases the state of Massachusetts has ever seen. Give us your thoughts on what really happened that snowy night in Canton, Mass.

On March 8, 2014, MH 370 departed Kuala Lumpur on a routine flight to Beijing, China, with 227 passengers and 12 crew on-board. The flight never arrived. There was no May-Day call, no cell phone calls, text messages or emails from distressed passengers to loved ones, no black box recovered….. and to this day, there is at least some degree of uncertainty if any verifiable wreckage has ever been found. On this episode of the Truth Nation Podcast, Bill Bodner and the Chief breakdown the evidence, assess the credibility of the involved parties and discuss three popular theories that attempt to explain what is without question, the greatest aviation mystery of our time. Was it terrorism, a missile strike, catastrophic mechanical failure or a suicide mission? What caused MH 370 to divert and where did the flight ultimately end? Watch this episode to hear our opinion. As always, we invite you to share yours!

Familial DNA. It's been called the single greatest advancement in criminal investigation since fingerprint analysis. Right now there are 100,000 cold case homicides and 650,000 cold case sexual assaults in the United States with suspect DNA samples in evidence. Familial DNA is being used to identify the suspects and solve these cases everyday, but at what cost? As law enforcement taps into commercial DNA databases, mining for partial DNA matches belonging to relatives of unidentified suspects, privacy rights and ethics become blurred. On this weeks' episode, Bill Bodner and The Chief discuss this emerging technique, where the guardrails should be and where likely overreaches have already occurred. Do the ends justify the means? Watch this episode and give us your thoughts!

If you listen to the Truth Nation Podcast at all, you know co-host Mark Garrett retired as a Chief, at the California Highway Patrol. What you may not know is he was also a member of the U.S. National Cycling Team and a multi-time National Champion cyclist. On this weeks' episode, I speak with the Chief and his former cycling teammate Marcelo Arrue, about life as elite, international athletes. What got them interested in cycling? What sacrifices did they make along the way? Is it possible to compete at the highest level of a sport and hold down a full-time job as a police officer? How did they recover from the grueling training? What was it like to be a member of the 2000 Olympic Team in Sydney? Was there ever a temptation to take PEDs or blood dope and what are their thoughts on those who did? How do these two accomplished cyclists view former teammate Lance Armstrong today? A fun discussion with two of the most gifted and disciplined men you will meet. Give it a listen!!

Netflix dropped a three part documentary last week with some spicy allegations. In a scenario only fathomable in Los Angeles, it's the story of 7M Talent Management, the Shekinah Church, and several TikTok dance content creators who collectively have millions of followers. Are the young performers being swindled out of most of their earnings? Is the promise of divine salvation being used to coerce sexual contact? When does coercion cross the line to criminal behavior, and finally, as parents, what do you do when you don't approve of the decisions your adult children make? Check out this, “truth is stranger than fiction,” story while it's in the headlines…… on this week's episode of the Truth Nation Podcast.

On this weeks' episode of the Truth Nation Podcast, retired California Highway Patrol Chief Mark Garrett and retired DEA Special Agent in Charge Bill Bodner discuss the 1988 documentary film, “The Thin Blue Line,” which chronicles the wrongful conviction of Randal Dale Adams, for the 1976 murder of Dallas Police Officer Robert Wood. How was a man convicted of capital murder with no physical evidence linking him to the crime and eyewitnesses of dubious character? Was the real murderer ignored simply because he was a teenager and was not eligible for the death penalty if convicted? Did the real murderer admit to fabricating a story and implicating Adams in a crime simply because Adams wouldn't allow him to spend the night in his hotel room? A fascinating story about the importance of integrity in our criminal justice system and what happens when it goes missing.

On Episode 21 of the Truth Nation Podcast, retired California Highway Patrol Chief Mark Garrett and retired DEA Special Agent in Charge Bill Bodner discuss how corporate deception and a broken regulatory process led to two airline crashes and a multitude of quality control issues. To remain competitive with commercial airline builder Airbus, Boeing instituted extreme cost cutting measures, implemented misguided efforts to reduce or eliminate the need for training on their updated equipment, and displayed poor internal communication and information sharing. The FAA delegated to Boeing the responsibility to certify many crucial safety items. All these factors contributed to their recent dubious safety record. Mark and Bill also discuss the suspicious deaths of two whistleblowers and a third career employee turned whistleblower, who recently testified before congress. Available on YouTube and all Podcast streaming apps. Like – Share – Subscribe!

In Episode 20 of the Truth Nation Podcast, retired California Highway Patrol Chief Mark Garrett and retired DEA Special Agent in Charge Bill Bodner take a look back at the June 12,1994 murders of Nicole Brown and Ron Goldman, and the criminal trial of O.J. Simpson. How was Simpson acquitted in the face of overwhelming forensic evidence? Was it a poorly conceived prosecution strategy? Criminologist testimony that conflicted with video evidence? A loss of credibility when a key LAPD witness invoked his 5th amendment protections? Or was it simply a jury unwilling to convict in the wake of the Rodney King beating? These questions and many more answered as the hosts break down the crime, the evidence and the longest criminal trial in the history of the California justice system.

Last week in the US Congress, the bipartisan Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party released a report titled, “The CCPs Role in the Fentanyl Crisis.” On episode 19 of the Truth Nation Podcast, retired California Highway Patrol Chief Mark Garrett and Retired DEA Special Agent in Charge Bill Bodner break down the report. Are you wondering why fentanyl production and corresponding harm began to skyrocket in 2016? Does the Chinese government really incentivize the production of fentanyl, fentanyl precursors and fentanyl analogues for export even though they are illegal in China and most have no legitimate use throughout the world? Do they offer tax breaks and grants to companies selling deadly chemicals, as long as those chemicals are only sold outside of China?Are some of the Chinese companies distributing fentanyl precursor chemicals state owned? What recommendations did the committee make to address this crisis and will these steps make a difference? All these questions are answered on this week's episode. Also available on all podcast platforms. Please like, share, and subscribe.Visit our website here www.truthnationpodcast.com

On Episode 18 of the Truth Nation Podcast, retired California Highway Patrol ChiefMark Garrett and Retired DEA Special Agent in Charge Bill Bodner discuss the, “KidsOnline Safety Act,” (S 1409) and Florida's, “Online Protections for Minors,” (HB 3). Withsocial media platforms posing dangers to children like never before, has the time finallycome for government intervention? What is KOSA and what are the pros and cons?Why has it not yet been put forward for a vote? What roles do age verification andparental responsibility play in ensuring a safer online experience for kids? Who is on-record supporting KOSA and who opposes it? Get the answers to these questions andmany more on this weeks' episode of the Truth Nation Podcast. Available on YouTubeand all Podcast streaming apps. Like – Share – Subscribe!

Quiet on Set is a documentary just recently released in March of 2024.

On this weeks' episode of the Truth Nation Podcast, retired California Highway Patrol Chief Mark Garrett and retired DEA Special Agent in Charge Bill Bodner, welcome guest Joey Esposito. Joey was a 32-year criminal prosecutor in the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office and rose through the ranks to the position of Chief Deputy, the highest non-elected position in the office. From prosecuting career criminals in the Office's, “Hard Core” division to leading the Narcotics Division, Joey has an impressive depth of prosecutorial experience. It's a broad discussion with topics ranging from the importance of partnerships to the role politics plays in the criminal justice system to where crime and punishment is headed in the United States.

On August 10, 1991, investigative Journalist Danny Casolaro was found dead in room 517 of the Sheraton Hotel, in Martinsburg, West Virginia. The death was quickly ruled a suicide and the body embalmed. More than 32 years later, there remain serious questions about his death. Join retired California Highway Patrol Chief Mark Garrett and retired DEA Special Agent in Charge Bill Bodner on this week's episode of the Truth Nation Podcast, as they walk listeners through the strange odyssey that was Danny Casolaro's life. The hosts discuss how Casolaro connected unsolved murders, drug trafficking, money laundering and international intelligence operations and attempt to answer a simple question. Did Danny Casolaro commit suicide, or was he murdered by a professional hitman because he simply knew too much?

On Christmas Eve 2002, Scott Peterson reported his wife, Laci Peterson, missing. She was 27 years old and eight months pregnant. In April 2023, Laci's body was discovered and a short time later, Scott Peterson was charged with her murder. Scott was convicted, and eventually sentenced to life in prison. Twenty plus years later, the Los Angeles Innocence Project filed an appeal on Peterson's behalf claiming factual innocence. They raise four specific points which they claim were not sufficiently investigated because they didn't support the police department's theory of the crime. Witnesses may have seen Laci walking her dog at a time when according to the police theory, she would have already been dead. The house across the street was burglarized around the same time Laci disappeared. The two burglars were caught and interviewed. A van was set on fire in an alley a mile from the Peterson home. There was a blood stained mattress in the back.Laci owned a watch which was sold at two separate pawn shops while she was still missing.The L.A. Innocence Project filed the appeal the day after Netflix premiered American Nightmare. Was this a coincidence? Was Scott Peterson the victim of tunnel vision and confirmation bias just like Aaron Quinn, or has the right person been in jail for the last 22 years. Tune in to this Episode of The Truth Nation Podcast to get the answers.

On this episode of the Truth Nation Podcast, Retired California Highway Patrol Chief Mark Garrett and Retired DEA Special Agent in Charge Bill Bodner discuss two of the most significant digital intrusions into our private lives. The hosts breakdown smartphone apps and how they continuously track and transmit your physical location so the data can be packaged, analyzed and sold. Is ownership of your personal data a god given right? Should you be compensated for providing your data? The discussion then moves on to facial recognition technology. Where is it being used today and how accurate is it? Have computer algorithms led to police arresting the wrong individual? Tune in and learn how to better protect yourself from digital intrusions of your privacy.

On this weeks' episode of the Truth Nation Podcast, retired ATF Deputy Assistant Director, former NYC Homicide Detective and current Author, Pete Forcelli joins the show to discuss his distinguished career in law enforcement, the terrifying realities of ATF Operation Fast and Furious, his role as a Whistleblower and his commitment to always doing what's right, regardless of the personal cost. Pete explains how a flawed plan, unengaged leadership and a lazy prosecutor cost lives on both sides of the border and funneled guns to criminals in way that will continue to haunt us for years to come! Don't miss it.

A home invasion by armed men, followed by a kidnapping and a rape. Imagine you're the victim of a serial predator, but the police refuse to do their job and instead treat you like a criminal. This is exactly what happened to Denise Huskins and her boyfriend Aaron Quinn on March 23, 2015. Join retired California Highway Patrol Chief Mark Garrett and retired DEA Special Agent in Charge Bill Bodner on the Truth Nation Podcast, as they discuss American Nightmare, a chilling documentary detailing the kidnapping and rape of Denise Huskins, a botched joint investigation by the FBI and the Vallejo, California Police Department and a heroic Detective, from a nearby town, who solved the case and put a serial predator away for 40 years.

In January 2024, six people were murdered in a remote part of San Bernardino County, California. Four of the bodies were burned. Days later, the San Bernardino County Sheriff said the murders were related to the black-market marijuana trade. In 2020, there was a seven-person homicide at an unlicensed marijuana cultivation site in Riverside County, California. When Californians voted to legalize and regulate marijuana in California in 2016, the legislation was touted as the “gold standard” and a model the nation would soon be following. Eight years later it's become a cautionary tale of crime, violence, unkept promises, and environmental destruction. The black-market controls approximately 90% of the California marijuana trade and the spill-over has hampered the attempts of other states to legalize. On this episode of the Truth Nation Podcast, retired California Highway Patrol Chief Mark Garrett and Retired DEA Special Agent in Charge Bill Bodner discuss what went wrong with marijuana legalization in California. Was it about regulated, taxed and tested marijuana or in reality, was it just an attempt at social justice reform? Does it make sense that California treats moonshine and unlicensed liquor trafficking as a felony but cultivation of 100,000 marijuana plants as a misdemeanor? What role does the federal governments' inaction on marijuana over the past 15 years play? Will de-scheduling or rescheduling make the situation better or worse? Tune in and hear the truth.

The current National Debt is over $34 trillion. That's about a quarter-million dollars for each tax paying American. A former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff is on record saying the national debt has become perhaps our top national security threat. Is the United States Government spending responsibly? Is it the right time to provide $25,000 in grants to surfers in Communist China or $500,000 in grants to study gambling pigeons at Reed College in Oregon? How about $75,000 in grants to determine which types of lizards are least likely to be blown off trees by a leaf blower or close to a half-million dollars to facilitate gender transitions in monkeys? On this weeks' show retired California Patrol Chief Mark Garrett and retired DEA Special Agent in Charge Bill Bodner keep the focus on government spending and expose some of the most ridiculous projects funded with taxpayer money and ask where is the accountability? It would be funny if it wasn't our money being spent!...

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress made $4.68 trillion in bailout funding available to the American people via 44 different federal agencies. A total of approximately $4.3 trillion was ultimately expended. What government programs ran well? Did the Covid-aid follow those who had real needs or was the American taxpayer sold out by our elites? How did criminals and fraudsters make off with $400 billion dollars of taxpayer money? Did our government really send a total of $3.6 billion dollars to 2.2 million dead people? Join retired California Highway Patrol Chief Mark Garrett and retired DEA Special Agent in Charge Bill Bodner for Truth Nation Podcast, Episode 8, where they discuss the waste, fraud, and abuse of the COVID-19 bailouts and how lax policies and controls made criminals rich and left the American people with inflation and higher interest rates.

In Episode 7 of the Truth Nation Podcast, Retired California Highway Patrol Chief Mark Garrett and Retired DEA Special Agent in Charge Bill Bodner dive into the topic of Privatized Policing. What is Privatized Policing, and why is it becoming increasingly popular? Did the defund police movement bring us to a place where those with financial means use privatized policing to protect their communities while those with less financial resources are subject to more crime and less protective police services? Are the very same community leaders who called to de-fund the police now complaining about inequalities in police services caused by a reduction in services in poorer neighborhoods combined with private contract services in higher income neighborhoods? Does privatized policing take policing control out of the hands of department leadership and put it into the hands of wealthy community members? Get the truth about Privatized Policing from Truth Nation, Episode 7.

In October 2022, a group of families who lost children to fentanyl sold over Snapchat filed a lawsuit against the company, in Los Angeles County Superior Court. According to the legal filings, several of the plaintiffs had met with Snapchat executives in April of 2021. During that meeting the plaintiffs allege Snapchat executives told them the company was immunized from civil liability by Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. On January 2, 2024, in what may turn out to be one of the most significant legal decisions of the decade, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Lawrence Riff ruled the case would go forward. This is the first time in history a social media company is subject to claims it facilitated illegal and fatal drug sales. Join retired California Highway Patrol Chief Mark Garrett and retired DEA Special Agent in Charge Bill Bodner on Episode 6 of the Truth Nation Podcast as they discuss the ruling, the specific allegations in this case, how drugs are sold using the Snapchat platform, and how social media platforms use an outdated Section 230 as a shield to selectively censor and put profits before safety. If you're the parent of a child under the age 18, this is a must listen!

In this weeks' episode, Retired California Highway Patrol Chief Mark Garett and Retired DEA Special Agent in Charge Bill Bodner discuss two of today's most polarizing terms: “The War on Drugs,” and “Harm Reduction.” Have we tasked law enforcement with making societal changes well beyond their scope? When we say the War on Drugs is a failure, what is the measuring stick? Have we also fought a losing war on homicides in the United States because the murder rate is higher today than it was 70 years ago? Has the most successful drug harm reduction strategy currently in use been hidden from the public? Tune in and get the truth!www.truthnationpodcast.com/

In December 2022, a week before Christmas when few were paying attention, and in the midst of the greatest drug crisis this country has ever known, Merrick Garland, the Attorney General of the United States released a memo titled, "Additional Department Policies Regarding Charging, Pleas and Sentencing in Drug Cases." In this memo, he instructed prosecutors to do everything short of lying to avoid charging offenses with a minimum mandatory prison sentence. Retired California Highway Patrol Chief Mark Garrett and retired DEA Special Agent in Charge Bill Bodner talk about why Garland circumvented Congress and whether he was honest when asked about it. The conversation evolves into a broader discussion of what happens when the Executive Branch of Government circumvents Congress and makes laws with the stroke of a pen.Tune into the Truth Nation Podcast.

Whether it's drug prosecutions, officer involved shootings, traffic stops or the murder case close rate, there has been a growing voice claiming American law enforcement is systemically racist and needs to be, “reimagined.”Retired California Highway Patrol Chief Mark Garrett and Retired DEA Chief Bill Bodner look at the studies, breakdown the numbers, and call on their over 60 years of combined law enforcement experience to give a unique insight into law enforcement interactions with the public.Join Truth Nation for a deep dive into one of the most misunderstood facets of policing today.www.truthnationpodcast.com

Crime of the Century. The root cause of todays' fentanyl crisis. Was it corporate greed, naive politicians and government officials who lacked ethics or was it the Mexican drug cartels? Learn who is really to blame for today's fentanyl crisis.

Did Minneapolis Police Department training and fentanyl play a greater role in the death of George Floyd then we were initially led to believe?Join retired California Highway Patrol Chief Mark Garrett and I on the Truth Nation Podcast as we discuss “The Fall of Minneapolis,” a documentary about the death of George Floyd, subsequent civil unrest and the trial of Derek Chauvin.