Podcasts about Los Angeles Police Department

Technology alone won't transform policing — but how you use it will. In this episode of the Policing Matters podcast, host Jim Dudley explores the mindset shift that's helping law enforcement agencies maximize impact: using layered technology, shared intelligence and integrated systems to solve crimes faster and respond more effectively — no matter the department's size. He talks with two leaders tackling this issue from very different ends of the policing spectrum: Deputy Chief John McMahon of the Los Angeles Police Department and Chief Brian Bubar of the San Pablo Police Department. Deputy Chief McMahon brings a big-city perspective, where 4.5 million people and 8,800 officers demand tech-driven efficiency. Meanwhile, Chief Bubar commands a 62-sworn department covering just 2.6 square miles — but with a history as one of the most violent cities per capita, he's using layered tech solutions to punch above his weight. Together, they explore how their agencies are using software platforms like Peregrine to unify data, why interoperability is critical to public safety and how real-time intelligence can't be limited by jurisdictional lines. About our sponsor Peregrine's real-time decision and operations management platform empowers law enforcement agencies with the data they need to solve their hardest problems and do their best work. Through advanced data integration technology, Peregrine maximizes the impact of your real-time crime center by centralizing and organizing historical and real-time data, making it readily accessible and actionable in the moments that matter most. Visit peregrine.io to learn how your organization can get started.

Paperwork is a necessary reality of police work, but a handful of public safety agencies are introducing innovative new technologies to streamline how this work is done and help maximize the time officers are able to spend on the beat. The Los Angeles Police Department is one of the first major police departments in the U.S. to adopt a mobile-first vision for policing, enabling its officers to perform field work on their phones. In this episode of the Policing Matters podcast, part of a special report from Motorola Solutions Summit 2025, host Jim Dudley sits down with Monique Turner, Information Systems Manager with the Los Angeles Police Department, and Dave Wilson, retired assistant police chief and senior solutions specialist with Motorola Solutions to dive into the Los Angeles Police Department's mobile-first approach and how it's helping officers spend more time on patrol. About our sponsor This episode of the Policing Matters podcast is sponsored by Motorola Solutions.

While the Department of Justice is investigating the Los Angeles County Sheriff over delays in issuing concealed carry permits, the Los Angeles Police Department is also taking its sweet time. According to the Los Angeles Times, some applicants have been waiting for close to four years to be able to exercise their right to bear arms.

​In his amended federal lawsuit, music producer Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones alleges that Sean “Diddy” Combs and his son Justin were involved in a 2022 shooting at Chalice Recording Studio in Los Angeles. Jones claims that during a writers' camp, an argument between Diddy, Justin, and a man identified as “G” escalated in a bathroom, resulting in G being shot in the abdomen and leg. Jones states he found G bleeding on the floor and assisted him until an ambulance arrived. He further alleges that Diddy instructed him to tell police the shooting occurred outside the studio during a drive-by, and that G has since disappeared.These allegations contradict the Los Angeles Police Department's account, which determined the shooting took place outside the studio. Diddy's attorney, Shawn Holley, stated that neither Diddy nor Justin were present during the incident and were unaware of it until afterward. Additionally, an Instagram message from the studio suggested the shooting occurred "half a block away" from Chalice. As of now, no official reports, body camera footage, or 911 call recordings have been released, and G's whereabouts remain unknown.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsoure:Lawsuit says Sean ‘Diddy' Combs tied to 2022 shooting, LAPD says no

​In his amended federal lawsuit, music producer Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones alleges that Sean “Diddy” Combs and his son Justin were involved in a 2022 shooting at Chalice Recording Studio in Los Angeles. Jones claims that during a writers' camp, an argument between Diddy, Justin, and a man identified as “G” escalated in a bathroom, resulting in G being shot in the abdomen and leg. Jones states he found G bleeding on the floor and assisted him until an ambulance arrived. He further alleges that Diddy instructed him to tell police the shooting occurred outside the studio during a drive-by, and that G has since disappeared.These allegations contradict the Los Angeles Police Department's account, which determined the shooting took place outside the studio. Diddy's attorney, Shawn Holley, stated that neither Diddy nor Justin were present during the incident and were unaware of it until afterward. Additionally, an Instagram message from the studio suggested the shooting occurred "half a block away" from Chalice. As of now, no official reports, body camera footage, or 911 call recordings have been released, and G's whereabouts remain unknown.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsoure:Lawsuit says Sean ‘Diddy' Combs tied to 2022 shooting, LAPD says noBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

​In his amended federal lawsuit, music producer Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones alleges that Sean “Diddy” Combs and his son Justin were involved in a 2022 shooting at Chalice Recording Studio in Los Angeles. Jones claims that during a writers' camp, an argument between Diddy, Justin, and a man identified as “G” escalated in a bathroom, resulting in G being shot in the abdomen and leg. Jones states he found G bleeding on the floor and assisted him until an ambulance arrived. He further alleges that Diddy instructed him to tell police the shooting occurred outside the studio during a drive-by, and that G has since disappeared.These allegations contradict the Los Angeles Police Department's account, which determined the shooting took place outside the studio. Diddy's attorney, Shawn Holley, stated that neither Diddy nor Justin were present during the incident and were unaware of it until afterward. Additionally, an Instagram message from the studio suggested the shooting occurred "half a block away" from Chalice. As of now, no official reports, body camera footage, or 911 call recordings have been released, and G's whereabouts remain unknown.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsoure:Lawsuit says Sean ‘Diddy' Combs tied to 2022 shooting, LAPD says noBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

Send us a textWhat if you could revolutionize the hiring process and dramatically cut down on the staggering 46% failure rate of new hires within their first 18 months? Join us as Scott Morris, founder and CEO of Propulsion AI, takes us through his extraordinary journey. From Hollywood actor to economist and then to the Los Angeles Police Department, Scott's path has been anything but ordinary. His diverse experiences have fueled his passion for redefining how businesses hire and retain talent, using an innovative mix of AI and human insight to align roles with strategic goals.Scott shares invaluable lessons learned from failures and customer insights, underscoring the hefty emotional and financial toll of poor hiring decisions, which impact the economy to the tune of $1.1 trillion globally. By understanding the real needs of users through curiosity and engagement, companies can drive successful product innovation. Scott illustrates this with a compelling story from a gym franchise that transformed through attentive customer feedback, showcasing the undeniable power of a user-centric approach.The conversation also veers into the personal realm, exploring the delicate balance between work and life as an entrepreneur. Scott divulges his secrets to effective time management and the importance of a resilient mindset. By embracing mistakes and focusing on growth, he encourages a shift from task-oriented methods to goal-oriented strategies, facilitating a vibrant, outcome-driven workplace culture. Don't miss this episode full of rich insights from Scott Morris, illuminating the path to unlocking employee potential and entrepreneurial excellence.https://getpropulsion.ai/Support the showThanks for listening & being part of the Mindset Cafe Community.----------------------------------------------Connect With Devan:https://www.devangonzalez.com/connect----------------------------------------------Follow On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/devan.gonzalez/https://www.instagram.com/mindsetcafepodcastLet me know what topics or questions you want covered so we can help you achieve your goals faster.----------------------------------------------P.S. If you're not already a part of the The Mindset Cafe Community Page I would love to have you be a part of the community, and spread your amazing knowledge. The page is to connect and network with other like minded people networking and furthering each other on our journeys!https://www.facebook.com/groups/themindsetcafe/

Officers from the Los Angeles Police Department arrive at a poultry ranch in Riverside…For more information, visit https://www.thelostboysofwineville.com/Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theywalkamongus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Halloween 1985, 17-year-old Susan Snow was getting dressed in her costume to go out with her friends when the telephone rang, and it forever transformed her life. Her father, Detective Thomas Williams of the Los Angeles Police Department, had been assassinated by gunmen as he was picking up Susan's little brother from school. She found herself in the spotlight on one of the biggest national crime stories. On her long journey of healing, Susan has found hope for herself and others who have suffered. tragedies.Contact me at silverliningshandbookpod@gmail.comTo read Susan's book, "The Other Side of the Gun":https://www.amazon.com/Other-Side-Gun-Journey-Resiliency/dp/B0BRYXZKY2Check out the Silver Linings Handbook website at:https://silverliningshandbook.com/Check out our Patreon to support the show at:https://www.patreon.com/thesilverliningshandbookJoin our Facebook Group at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1361159947820623Visit the Silver Linings Handbook store to support the podcast at:https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-silver-linings-handbook-podcast-store/Visit The True Crime Times Substack at:https://truecrimemessenger.substack.comThe Silver Linings Handbook podcast is a part of the ART19 network. ART19 is a subsidiary of Wondery and Amazon Music.See the Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and the California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dragnet, “Big Rod,” aired on March 3, 1954.Dragnet was created and produced by Jack Webb, who also starred as Sergeant Joe Friday. His goal was to create a show that was realistic, so he attended police academy classes and did ride-alongs with the Los Angeles Police Department as part of his research. The cases in the shows were based on actual cases handled by the LAPD. Dragnet was broadcast on NBC radio stations from 1949 to 1957. It overlapped with it's TV version which ran from 1951 to 1959 in black and white, and was brought back to TV in color from 1967 to 1970.

Joseph E. Green is a political researcher, playwright, and member of the board of directors of the Hidden History Center. As the author of Dissenting Views and Dissenting Views II, Joe has dedicated his career to exploring the overlooked and under examined facets of historical and political events. Together, we take a deep dive into the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy, focusing on the investigative procedures carried out by the Los Angeles Police Department. Joe provides a critical analysis of the evidence collected, highlights key elements that may have been overlooked, and examines what evidence could support the theory of a second shooter.

Welcome back ATO Family   Today we bring you a story from a retired servant that served over three decades in Los Angeles County. Jeff Wenninger grew up in Kent Ohio and was raised in a unique blended family during a time in this country that family diversity was rare. Jeff realized that his natural physical prowess led him to dominate hockey and set him on a path to learning a new type of resiliency and leadership style. He hired on with the LA County Sheriffs office and worked there until he joined the historic Los Angeles Police Department where he served thirty years and retired as a Lt. This will tell his story of how he grew into a natural leader and developed a style that garnered the attention of the command staff to trust him in leading high profile units. Jeff took over the RAMPART CRASH Unit after the scandal that rocked the Department and the police profession from the late 90s to the early 2000s. This event has been glamorized in tv and film and spurred movies like Training Day and the hit show, the Shield.   Today Jeff is the founder and CEO of Law Enforcement Consultants LLC and has a mission to assist department and assist agencies to be the best organization they can be to serve.   The release of this episode is timely due to the upcoming inauguration of President Donald Trump as Jeff shares his insight on the intricacies of dignitary protection in today's world with constant threats in the United States and afar.   https://lawenforcementconsultants.com/   Critical Incidents:   November 22nd, 1963: The assassination of President John F Kennedy in Dallas Texas.   Rampart scandal, official inquiry (1998–2000) into corruption among officers of the Rampart Division of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). More than 70 officers were implicated in misconduct, including unprovoked beatings and shootings, planting and covering up evidence, stealing and dealing drugs, and perjury.   July 13th, 2024, in Butler Pennsylvania: Attempt assassination of President Donald Trump during a campaign rally.  

Los Angeles County District Attorney and Sheriff talk to Dr. Phil about charges against looters and arsonists Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman talks to Dr. Phil about charging 10 individuals in four crimes committed during the devastating wildfires. Nine people are facing felony charges in connection to residential burglaries in the cities of Pacific Palisades and Altadena, and a separate defendant has been charged with arson for intentionally starting a fire in the city of Azusa. “These crimes are appalling and represent a direct attack on our community during a time of unprecedented loss and vulnerability,” District Attorney Hochman said. “Let me be clear: If you exploit this tragedy to prey on victims of these deadly fires, we will find you and we will prosecute you to the fullest extent of the law.”  The felony charges were the result of a multi-agency collaboration that underscores the strength of local, state, and federal partnerships. Law enforcement agencies, including the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department; Los Angeles Police Department; Los Angeles County Fire Arson Unit; U.S. Attorney's Office; Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) collaborated closely with the District Attorney's Office to bring these suspects to justice. And Sheriff Robert Luna talks to Dr. Phil about his request for additional National Guard members to help his team. Looting and theft remain a top concern for the sheriff's department as well as online scams. Plus a man who says thanks to strangers his home in Altadena was saved. Thank you to our sponsors: Beam: Visit https://ShopBeam.com/DrPhil and use code DRPHIL for up to 40% off. Tax Network USA: Visit https://TNUSA.com/DRPHIL or call 1-800-958-1000. Preserve Gold: Get a FREE precious metals guide that contains essential information on how to help protect your accounts. Text “DRPHIL” to 50505 to claim this exclusive offer from Preserve Gold today.  

Cracking decades-old murder cases, delivering unthinkable news to victims' families, and tracking suspects across borders with John Lamberti, a homicide detective with the Los Angeles Police Department. Why are cold cases harder to solve these days? And what's a "415"?NEW BOOK ALERT!You may be aware that I've written or co-written five business books, including The Power of Moments and Made to Stick. I've got a sixth book coming out January 21st called RESET: How to Change What's Not Working. It's a book intended to help you and your team get unstuck, to overcome the gravity of the way things have always worked. Learn more about the book or preorder it here.Got a comment or suggestion for us? You can reach us via email at jobs@whatitslike.comWant to be on the show? Leave a message on our voice mailbox at (919) 213-0456. We'll ask you to answer two questions: What do people think your job is like and what is it actually like? What's a word or phrase that only someone from your profession would be likely to know and what does it mean?

Walter B. Collins was a nine-year-old boy who disappeared on March 10, 1928, in Los Angeles, California. His disappearance received nationwide attention and led to a scandal involving the Los Angeles Police Department. Walter's mother, Christine Collins, gave him money to go to the cinema, but he never returned home. Five months later, a boy claiming to be Walter was found in Illinois, but Christine insisted that he was not her son. The case took a darker turn when it was later revealed that Walter had likely been murdered by a serial killer in Wineville, California. To this day, no one knows the truth of what really happened to Walter. Click here to join our Patreon.  Connect with us on Instagram and join our Facebook group.  To submit listener stories or case suggestions, and to see all sources for this episode: https://www.inhumanpodcast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Walter B. Collins was a nine-year-old boy who disappeared on March 10, 1928, in Los Angeles, California. His disappearance received nationwide attention and led to a scandal involving the Los Angeles Police Department. Walter's mother, Christine Collins, gave him money to go to the cinema, but he never returned home. Five months later, a boy claiming to be Walter was found in Illinois, but Christine insisted that he was not her son. The case took a darker turn when it was later revealed that Walter had likely been murdered by a serial killer in Wineville, California. To this day, no one knows the truth of what really happened to Walter. Click here to join our Patreon.  Connect with us on Instagram and join our Facebook group.  To submit listener stories or case suggestions, and to see all sources for this episode: https://www.inhumanpodcast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Andrew Quinn and Darren Mooney, this week with special guest Andy McCarroll, The 250 is a (mostly) weekly trip through some of the best (and worst) movies ever made, as voted for by Internet Movie Database Users. New episodes are released every second Saturday at 6pm GMT, with the occasional bonus episode between them. This week, Antoine Fuqua's Training Day. Jake Hoyt is a young officer training with the Los Angeles Police Department. He is assigned to the care of Detective Alonzo Harris. However, it quickly becomes clear that Hoyt has been thrown into a world that he doesn't fully understand, and that Harris is a very unconventional supervising officer. At time of recording, it was not ranked on the list of the best or worst movies of all time on the Internet Movie Database.

Do law enforcement officials really use psychics to solve cases? To find out, Lucy speaks with a psychic who worked on Dia's case. She also talks to a police psychologist who conducted studies with psychics while she was at the Los Angeles Police Department.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here is some good police news. Here is a tale of lessons learned from past mistakes. Here, come and listen to ways institutions, organizations, work cultures and people always have the potential to change for the better. Bac Luu, a leader with the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (LACDMH), is heading a program that is embedded in the offices of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). In this episode he takes us into a world where LACDMH and LAPD have forged a beneficial partnership decades in the making. It is most importantly a benefit to the community as this partnership makes the job of policing and the job of helping people in crisis a chance to have more positive outcomes. It all began back in 1993, when mental health staff came to work side by side with police in a program called Systemwide Mental Health Assessment Response Teams (SMART) and a companion program, Case Assessment Management Program (CAMP). These programs bring to the streets and into homes, a team of a Police Officer and a Mental Health Professional where it is so often needed. In the last dozen years this approach has grown with Los Angeles, California looked at around the nation and the world as a model for creating important teamwork. Time has seen these teams grow in this City with expanded hours of joint training and with a deepening awareness of what both policing and mental health have to offer one another. Bac Luu is a leader we can learn from and who has built on the accomplishments of a pioneer in the field, Chuck Lennon. We can only hope that such a successful partnering grows in the coming years as the need for the teamwork only is increasing as a benefit to all communities. The LACDMH 24/7 access number for help is 1-800-854-7771 The National Suicide Crisis Line is #988

The investigation into the Maui woman who went missing last month after landing at Los Angeles International Airport took a major turn Monday. In a news conference on the search for Hannah Kobayashi, the Los Angeles Police Department said video surveillance from U.S. Customs and Border Protection “clearly shows Kobayashi crossing the United States border on foot into Mexico. She was alone with her luggage and appeared unharmed.” Get the latest: https://buff.ly/4ghLldYSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode we're recapping the pilot episode of High Potential, a crime dramedy on ABC starring Kaitlin Olson, about a single mother with three kids who is a cleaning lady for the Los Angeles Police Department and who also happens to be a high potential intellectual the cops realize they need to solve crime. We chat about the ways this feels elevated for network TV, the genre and tone mash-up of the show, the complexities and layers of Olson's character, and why this show really stands out to us.

The newly confirmed chief of the Los Angeles Police Department made it clear during a recent hearing that his department will "not assist" with the "mass deportations" in comments that sparked social media backlash. "Since my appearance before the committee on public safety, the national election has caused many Angelenos to feel a deep, deep fear, especially in the immigrant community," new LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell said at a November 8 city council meeting before being sworn in as the department's 59th chief. "I have met with members of the community and heard that fear. We also heard some of that just now at public comment. I know we'll speak more about immigration later in this hearing, but I want to be unequivocally clear here in my opening comments," McDonnell continued. "LAPD will protect our immigrant community, LAPD officers will not take action to determine a person's immigration status, and will not arrest someone for their status, and LAPD will not assist with mass deportations."

Feb 8, 2023Joe Duncan joins Ed Opperman to talk about real crime, and his research into it.From Crime MuseumOn February 3, 2013 a former LAPD officer, named Christopher Dorner, attacked and killed Monica Quan and her fiancé Keith Lawrence. This incident sparked a nine day manhunt for Dorner ending in suicide.Christopher Dorner was born June 4, 1979 in New York. He spent his childhood living in Los Angeles, transferring between multiple schools in the area. After graduating from Southern Utah University in 2001 Dorner joined the Navy reserve. On February 1, 2013, 2 days before he committed multiple homicides, he was honorably discharged from the Navy as a Lieutenant.While Christopher Dorner was in the Navy reserve he joined the Los Angeles Police Department in 2005 and completed his training in 2006. A year later in 2007 Dorner filed a report a Complaint against his training officer Teresa Evans for using excessive force against a mentally ill man whom they arrested. Dorner claimed that Evans kicked the person that they arrested in the face while he was on the ground in handcuffs. His claims could not be substantiated and so were dismissed. Dorner was fired from the LAPD in 2008. He appealed his case multiple times, but each court affirmed the decision of the LAPD. Dorner claimed that racist colleagues had worked to discredit him and end his career. His final appeal was denied in late 2011.But there's more to this story than the above quote would indicate. Joe Duncan has looked into the case, and he's got information the media missed.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.

On Friday, November 8, 2024, a 30-year-old Maui woman on her way to New York missed her connecting flight in Los Angeles. While attempting to get on a standby flight for the weekend, she ventured out into Los Angeles, having been spotted around the city. But when Monday arrived, her family received some strange text messages from her before she was caught on surveillance footage with an unknown man Downtown. Her family is adamant that she is in danger, as she hasn't been heard from since. GOFUNDME: https://www.gofundme.com/f/4fmxej-support-the-search-for-hannah-kobayashi If you have ANY information regarding her whereabouts, PLEASE contact the Los Angeles Police Department at 1-877-527-3247. Those wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the Los Angeles Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, or go to lacrimestoppers.org. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode was originally published on The Murder Sheet's main feed on November 22, 2024.The Cheat Sheet is The Murder Sheet's segment breaking down weekly news and updates in some of the murder cases we cover. In this episode, we'll talk about cases from Indiana, New York, California, and Florida.Follow the case of Sheila Agee, the woman accused of helping her son Keith Agee find and murder Brooklyn Sims, at the Pensacola News Journal: https://www.pnj.com/Follow the case of Sheila Agee, the woman accused of helping her son Keith Agee find and murder Brooklyn Sims, at WKRG: https://www.wkrg.com/Follow the case of Sheila Agee, the woman accused of helping her son Keith Agee find and murder Brooklyn Sims, at MYNBC15: https://mynbc15.com/Follow the case of Sheila Agee, the woman accused of helping her son Keith Agee find and murder Brooklyn Sims, at WEAR TV: https://weartv.com/The Westchester Journal News on the news around Jairo Castillo in the case of Julio Lebron: https://www.lohud.com/story/news/crime/2024/11/21/nys-top-court-overturns-jairo-castillo-murder-conviction-over-self-defense-claim/76476273007/ABC 7 on Hannah Kobayashi's disappearance: https://abc7.com/post/hannah-kobayashi-family-missing-hawaii-woman-holding-rally-downtown-los-angeles-call-search-volunteers/15568549/If you have information on Hannah's case, call the Los Angeles Police Department at (877) 527-3247.Join our Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/c/murdersheetSupport The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.com/Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Attention passengers - this was our first ever recorded episode! We didn't have our audio act completely together yet but the it was clear and we enjoyed our discussion and wanted to keep it authentic instead of re-recording, so we wanted to put it out for our listeners!Andy and Sean discuss the pilot episode of The Shield (FX 2002), an American crime drama television series about an experimental division of the Los Angeles Police Department with corrupt police officers.The Shield is currently streaming on Hulu.Support the showFollow us on IG & TikTok @CoPilotsTV ! Discussions and Bonus content at patreon.com/CoPilotsTv !Hosted bySean Conroy (IG, Twitter, TikTok)Andy Secunda (IG, Twitter)Produced by Agustin IslasComedy Writers, TV Review, Funny Reviews, Entertainment, UCB Improv, Fun Reviews, Pilot Writing, Pilot Episode, First Episode, TV Writing, Comedian Reviews

A Las Vegas woman is found dead in a freezer inside her home, where the suspect continued to live with the body. The new chief of the Los Angeles Police Department believes people aren't calling the police enough. Drew Nelson reports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Roy Scheider tries to stamp out corruption in the Los Angeles Police Department with the help of a militarized helicopter in the 1983 thriller, Blue Thunder. Join us as we discuss our expectations for the movie going in, Malcolm McDowell, and discuss what constitutes 'gratuitous'. Find us on Twitter and Instagram @TCTAMPod and on TikTok @theycalledthisamovie.

Murph welcomes another old friend, William “Bill” Matthews, to the Game of Crimes.  Bill is a US Navy veteran and a retired DEA agent.  He discusses how his family history influenced his law enforcement career, highlighting the impact of drug-related issues on his decision. Bill shares his experiences as a new agent working with the Los Angeles Police Department, working in the DEA Special Operations Division, his overseas assignment in Brazil, and returning to the US where he moved up through the ranks.  Bill delves into the role of Diversion Investigators and the establishment of Tactical Diversion Squads.  He explains DEA's responsibilities in administering the Diversion Program, highlighting the significance in regulating controlled substances and ensuring compliance within the healthcare sector.  And as is typical of most heroes on this show, Bill continues to serve others in retirement.

Murph welcomes another old friend, William “Bill” Matthews, to the Game of Crimes.  Bill is a US Navy veteran and a retired DEA agent.  He discusses how his family history influenced his law enforcement career, highlighting the impact of drug-related issues on his decision. Bill shares his experiences as a new agent working with the Los Angeles Police Department, working in the DEA Special Operations Division, his overseas assignment in Brazil, and returning to the US where he moved up through the ranks.  Bill delves into the role of Diversion Investigators and the establishment of Tactical Diversion Squads.  He explains DEA's responsibilities in administering the Diversion Program, highlighting the significance in regulating controlled substances and ensuring compliance within the healthcare sector.  And as is typical of most heroes on this show, Bill continues to serve others in retirement.

Sergeant Marlon Marrache recently retired from the Los Angeles Police Department after 24 years of service. He's got some great stories from his time on the LAPD! Marlon now teaches classes on the internal affairs process. He also hosts Internal Affairs a Police Podcast and Capers a Police Podcast. Follow him on Instagram @ia_capers_podcast Internal Affairs a Police Podcast https://www.youtube.com/@internalaffairspolicepodcast Capers A Police Podcast  https://www.youtube.com/@CAPERS-pi1ee   Contact Steve - steve@thingspolicesee.com Support the show by joining the Patreon community today! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27353055           -AD free early release of podcast episodes           -2 bonus episodes a month            -Vinyl TPS logo sticker           -Patron Shoutout            -Exclusive posts and direct messaging to Steve   Please rate and review on iTunes! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/things-police-see-first-hand-accounts/id1384355891?mt=2 Shop Merch / Subscribe / be a guest / Contact  www.thingspolicesee.com Join the FB community!  https://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background consultation - Ken@policebackground.net

"Death Valley" is a comedy horror mockumentary series that aired on MTV in 2011. The show follows the Undead Task Force (UTF), a newly formed division of the Los Angeles Police Department, as they combat supernatural creatures like vampires, werewolves, and zombies in the San Fernando Valley. The series is presented in a documentary style, with a camera crew filming the task force's encounters with these monsters. Despite Death Valley's unique concept (created by Powerman 5000 frontman Spider One) and interesting cast, including Bryan Callen, Caity Lotz, and Bryce Johnson, MTV decided not to renew it for a second season. Did this one just fail to find its audience or was MTV right in driving a steak through its chest? Listen as the S1E1 guys deep dive the show's pilot episode. Starring: Bryan Callen, Charlie Sanders, Bryce Johnson, Caity Lotz, Tania Raymonde, & Texas Battle www.S1E1POD.com MERCH Instagram & X (Twitter): @S1E1Pod

Today's West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special Daily Special, Tarrytown Chowder Tuesdays is now available on the Spreaker Player!Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, John Roberts was shaken, but not stirred over the backlash to his presidential immunity ruling.Then, on the rest of the menu, student athletes and coaches for the largest and most diverse public high school in Oregon say they've faced racist chants and slurs during most of their away games; Trump's campaign still owes St Cloud, Minnesota nearly $209,000 for a July rally there, and, in a whistleblower lawsuit, a top 29-year veteran detective alleges the Los Angeles Police Department is toxic toward women.After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where French far-right leader Marine Le Pen continues to face a Paris court on charges of embezzling European Union Parliament funds; and, European soccer player unions and leagues filed a formal complaint against FIFA.All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!The Netroots Radio Live Player​Keep Your Resistance Radio Beaming 24/7/365!“As I ate the oysters with their strong taste of the sea and their faint metallic taste that the cold white wine washed away, leaving only the sea taste and the succulent texture, and as I drank their cold liquid from each shell and washed it down with the crisp taste of the wine, I lost the empty feeling and began to be happy and to make plans.”-- Ernest Hemingway"A Moveable Feast"Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/west-coast-cookbook-speakeasy--2802999/support.

On this episode of Empower Hour with Gina Zapanta, guest Alma Burke, President and CEO of Burke Consulting Group, shares her journey from humble beginnings in a first generation Latino family to serving in the Los Angeles Police Department for 27 years, to starting her consulting firm, pursuing a Doctorate of Education and so much more ✨ Watch this episode of Empower Hour with Gina Zapanta on ‪@empoweredwithgina‬ — and don't forget to subscribe!

Investigating for the hidden truth, putting the puzzle pieces together, building a strong case, leading with objectivity … you might be thinking of the responsibility of business leaders. But today, we're exploring these same familiar elements from the perspective of a field where this holds greater weight. We're speaking about investigations & interrogations with private investigator and retired LAPD detective, Greg Kading.After 25 years working homicide in Los Angeles, Greg hasn't taken off his detective hat, even after retiring. Instead turning to the PI world and storytelling, speaking about and writing of the cases he's worked (and solved). Today, Greg is well known for writing Murder Rap, a recount of the cold case he and his task force took on to solve the Biggie Smalls case. A three year investigation that ultimately led to the discovery of Biggie and Tupac's murders. It's a case that's thrust Greg into the spotlight, a shift from private case work that he's taken easily, led by the resolution that the truth should be shared, wherever possible.It's also given Greg an opportunity to shine a light on the real life challenges of a detective, past the glamourous portrayal in books, movies and TV. Greg underpins the patience required of a detective: not getting evidence analyzed instantaneously, answers not revealing themselves easily, sometimes needing to start at the beginning and retracing your steps to see what you missed. Police work is naturally full of departmental procedures and red tape, which makes it even more imperative not to rush into short cuts or false conclusions. Maintaining objectivity and removing ego are two critical aspects of doing great police work. Greg stresses that sometimes we become entranced with an idea of what the truth is and lose sight of what the facts are actually telling us. The process for a detective is therefore quite scientific, in forming a hypothesis and working to disprove it. Instead of what most may imagine - working to prove a hunch. “Within reason, all things are possible” - Greg's says this theory of openness is critical driving out bias in the investigative process.But this all takes time. You don't become a detective once you get the badge; you get there through experience, learning, and building your natural instincts. While that feels very familiar for those of us in the business world, who are often placed in role without learned experience, it's also in Greg's world rife with deception, after all, suspects have motive to lie and misdirect. It requires careful study of human psychology to spot the red flags that may point to that deception, and perhaps surprisingly, it also demands empathy. While technology has advanced and will continue to progress the fields of forensics, profiling and surveillance, in his decades-long experience investigating crimes, Greg has been led by human psychology. He says it's important to marry various human insights and technological resources at your disposal in gathering evidence to form a hypothesis. And of course, then working to disprove it, in the search for the one truth.>>>To look outside, Greg goes back into nature and spends time with the people close to him – without a phone or work on the mind. >>>Greg Kading is an American author and former Los Angeles Police Department detective best known for working on a multi law-enforcement task force that investigated the murders of rappers Tupac Shakur and Biggie Smalls in the mid-2000s.Read Murder Rap: the untold story of the Biggie Smalls & Tupac Shakur Murder Investigations.Listen to

A tidal wave of new accusations against Sean "Puffy" Combs! A staggering 120 new victims allege abuse, including a 9-year-old boy.  The Los Angeles Police Department looking for victims of a serial sexual predator who trolled them on social media. And a heated fight over tortillas lands a man in the ER! Jennifer Gould reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The LEO First Podcast, we feature Detective Erika Kirk, who has been with the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) since 2005. Erika's career began as a patrol officer and quickly transitioned to Vice operations, including roles in the Prostitution Enforcement Detail and the elite Citywide Human Trafficking Unit. Her expertise in investigating gang-related crimes grew during her time with the Valley Bureau's Violent Crime Task Force. Erika's leadership skills were honed further during her five years as a Senior Lead Officer in Van Nuys, focusing on community engagement and combating prostitution and human trafficking. Now a Detective II in the Officers' Representation Section, Erika continues her impactful work in major assault crimes. She is also actively involved in the Los Angeles Women Police Officers and Associates and serves as a board member of Cover Now, supporting officers in crisis. #LawEnforcementLeadership #CommunityEngagement #HumanTraffickingAwareness #PublicSafety #WomenInLawEnforcement

Murph interviews Jamie McBride, a 34-year veteran of the Los Angeles Police Department.  They discuss Jamie's background growing up in a troubled family, his career in law enforcement, some of the challenges and highlights of working in different Divisions, and his involvement in officer-involved shootings.  They talk about the importance of unions in supporting police officers and the need for professionalism in law enforcement.  Jamie also tells how he became involved in the TV and movie industry, some of the actors and actresses he's worked with, and reveals the truth about being the half-brother to “Stone Cold” Steve Austin.

Joe Duncan joins Ed Opperman to talk about real crime, and his research into it.From Crime MuseumOn February 3, 2013 a former LAPD officer, named Christopher Dorner, attacked and killed Monica Quan and her fiancé Keith Lawrence. This incident sparked a nine day manhunt for Dorner ending in suicide.Christopher Dorner was born June 4, 1979 in New York. He spent his childhood living in Los Angeles, transferring between multiple schools in the area. After graduating from Southern Utah University in 2001 Dorner joined the Navy reserve. On February 1, 2013, 2 days before he committed multiple homicides, he was honorably discharged from the Navy as a Lieutenant.While Christopher Dorner was in the Navy reserve he joined the Los Angeles Police Department in 2005 and completed his training in 2006. A year later in 2007 Dorner filed a report a Complaint against his training officer Teresa Evans for using excessive force against a mentally ill man whom they arrested. Dorner claimed that Evans kicked the person that they arrested in the face while he was on the ground in handcuffs. His claims could not be substantiated and so were dismissed. Dorner was fired from the LAPD in 2008. He appealed his case multiple times, but each court affirmed the decision of the LAPD. Dorner claimed that racist colleagues had worked to discredit him and end his career. His final appeal was denied in late 2011.But there's more to this story than the above quote would indicate. Joe Duncan has looked into the case, and he's got information the media missed.Book : You Tube DocumentaryWebsite : Joe DuncanTwitter : Joe DuncanBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.

Murph interviews Jamie McBride, a 34-year veteran of the Los Angeles Police Department.  They discuss Jamie's background growing up in a troubled family, his career in law enforcement, some of the challenges and highlights of working in different Divisions, and his involvement in officer-involved shootings.  They talk about the importance of unions in supporting police officers and the need for professionalism in law enforcement.  Jamie also tells how he became involved in the TV and movie industry, some of the actors and actresses he's worked with, and reveals the truth about being the half-brother to “Stone Cold” Steve Austin.

“Make it your business to draw out the best in others by being an exemplar yourself.” – Epictetus Marlon Marrache is a distinguished law enforcement professional with 25 years in the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). Holding a Juris Doctorate, and regarded as a leading authority in discipline and misconduct – particularly in use-of-force investigations and officer-involved shootings – Marlon spent over 13 years with Internal Affairs. He is an expert witness for high-profile cases, a consultant to law enforcement departments, and keynote speaker on all police-related matters. In 2023, Marlon launched 'Internal Affairs: A Police Podcast' to give people a behind the scenes look into some of the most well-known law enforcement cases. With recent calls to defund the police, crime skyrocketing in many communities around the world, and a bigger spotlight than ever on law enforcement, Marlon is here to help. In this episode: • How to perform in a high-stress career. • How leading by example inspires those around you. • Why we need to protect the ones who are protecting us. • How to create positive pathways for the people who need it most. Let's WIN THE DAY with Marlon Marrache! _

Dragnet, the brainchild of Jack Webb, may very well be the most well-remembered, and the best, radio police drama series. From September, 1949 through February 1957, Dragnet's 30 minute shows, broadcast on NBC, brought to radio true police stories in a low-key, documentary style. The origins of Dragnet can be traced to a semi-documentary film, "He Walked by Night" from 1948, in which Webb had a small role. Both employed the same Los Angeles Police Department technical adviser, used actual police cases and presented the case in "just the facts" manner that became a hallmark of Dragnet. It is interesting to note that Webb employed that format in other radio series, some pre-dating the film mentioned above. Dragnet was a long running radio and television police procedural drama, about the cases of a dedicated Los Angeles police detective, Sergeant Joe Friday, and his partners. The show takes its name from an actual police term, a dragnet, meaning a system of coordinated measures for apprehending criminals or suspects. Dragnet was perhaps the most famous and influential police procedural drama in American media history. The series gave millions of Americans a feel for the boredom and drudgery, as well as the danger and heroism, of real life police work. Dragnet earned praise for improving the public opinion of police officers.

The 1997 North Hollywood shootout was a dramatic and intense gun battle between two heavily armed bank robbers, Larry Phillips Jr. and Emil Mătăsăreanu, and the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). The confrontation began after Phillips and Mătăsăreanu attempted to rob a Bank of America branch, only to be met by responding officers as they exited. Armed with automatic rifles and clad in homemade full-body armor, the robbers unleashed a barrage of gunfire, resulting in a prolonged firefight that spilled into the surrounding neighborhood. The LAPD, initially outgunned with only standard-issue sidearms and shotguns, scrambled to respond, even resorting to commandeering high-powered rifles from a nearby gun store to match the robbers' firepower. The shootout lasted approximately 44 minutes, during which more than 1,100 rounds were exchanged, wounding 11 officers and 7 civilians, but miraculously resulting in no deaths among law enforcement or bystanders.The aftermath of the shootout revealed significant shortcomings in police equipment and tactics, prompting the LAPD and other law enforcement agencies across the United States to reevaluate their protocols and armament. The incident led to immediate changes, including the acquisition of higher-caliber weapons for patrol officers and the revision of training programs to better prepare for high-intensity conflicts involving heavily armed suspects. The North Hollywood shootout became a pivotal moment in law enforcement history, highlighting the dangers posed by well-armed criminals and reshaping how police prepare for and respond to similar threats in the future.(commercial at 7:32)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Dragnet, the brainchild of Jack Webb, may very well be the most well-remembered, and the best, radio police drama series. From September, 1949 through February 1957, Dragnet's 30 minute shows, broadcast on NBC, brought to radio true police stories in a low-key, documentary style. The origins of Dragnet can be traced to a semi-documentary film, "He Walked by Night" from 1948, in which Webb had a small role. Both employed the same Los Angeles Police Department technical adviser, used actual police cases and presented the case in "just the facts" manner that became a hallmark of Dragnet. It is interesting to note that Webb employed that format in other radio series, some pre-dating the film mentioned above. Dragnet was a long running radio and television police procedural drama, about the cases of a dedicated Los Angeles police detective, Sergeant Joe Friday, and his partners. The show takes its name from an actual police term, a dragnet, meaning a system of coordinated measures for apprehending criminals or suspects. Dragnet was perhaps the most famous and influential police procedural drama in American media history. The series gave millions of Americans a feel for the boredom and drudgery, as well as the danger and heroism, of real life police work. Dragnet earned praise for improving the public opinion of police officers.

Lisa Pease - A Lie too Big To fail - The Real history of the assassination of Robert F. KennedyMar 26, 2023June 5th 1968 and Robert F. Kennedy is leaving the stage at the Ambassador Hotel and making his way through the kitchens to his waiting transport.He never made it. On June 5, 1968, shortly after midnight, Robert F. Kennedy was shot by Sirhan Sirhan at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles.He was pronounced dead at 1:44 a.m. PDT the following day. Kennedy was a senator from New York and a candidate in the 1968 Democratic Party presidential primaries.On June 4, 1968, he won the California and South Dakota primary elections.But what was the truth of the matter; controversy has swirled around the killing almost to the same proportions of his brothers' five years previously.Lisa Pease has been unearthing the odd and the suspicious and has some surprising connections to talk about.Bio from Spartacus Educational;Lisa Pease, a lifelong information activist, became a researcher while trying to win arguments on the Internet about the assassination of John F. Kennedy. She found that her arguments were more persuasive when she backed them up with cold, hard data. Before she knew it, she had accumulated a massive library of books (including a full 26-volume set of Warren Commission Report), recordings, clippings and documents on these cases. When she discovered that the Los Angeles Police Department's records of the Robert Kennedy assassination were available at her local library, she spent many lunch hours, nights and weekends pouring through the files on microfilm to research that bizarre case.Twitter Lisa PeaseBook A Lie Too Big to Fail: The Real History of the Assassination of Robert F. Kennedy ; The Assassinations: Probe Magazine on JFK, MLK, RFK and Malcolm XBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.

Welcome to The Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS!In today's episode, we're honored to feature Hans Almaraz, a distinguished law enforcement officer with a career spanning more than three decades. Hans was raised in San Dimas, California, and after high school he worked as an emergency medical technician (EMT).It was during this time, while working rescues with L.A. County Sheriff Air 5, that he first developed an interest in law enforcement.Hans's journey with the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) began in 1990, when he started the academy. Over the years, he worked across LAPD before being selected as a K9 handler in Metro.1990-1991: Probation at Hollywood Division Patrol1991-1993: Foothill Division Patrol1993-1995: Hollywood Division in the Uniform Prostitution Enforcement Detail1995-1997: Hollywood Division Patrol Field Training Officer1997-1998: Metro B Platoon1998-2024: Metro K9Throughout his career, Hans has received numerous accolades for his bravery and dedication, including:2003 Police Star. Award for an officer involved shooting during a K9 search with a suspect who allegedly attempted to murder a California Highway Patrol (CHP) officer.2013 Medal of Valor for an officer-involved shooting at the end of a pursuit that Hans joined in with patrol units. During this pursuit the suspect exited his vehicle with an AK-47 and began to fire at Hans, striking his police vehicle seven times. Suspect was down, but refused to let go of the rifle. Hans deployed his K9 to distract the suspect. Hans moved up with SWAT and took the suspect into custody.2013 National Association of Police Organizations Top Cop award for the above incident.2018 Medal of Valor award for hostage rescue in Long Beach. 2024 National Association of Police Organizations Top Cop for an officer involved shooting in which three K9 handlers were shot.Hans has been an integral part of over 1,480 K9 suspect searches, with more than 1,400 assists, and locating 455 suspects with his K9 partner. Hans has gained extensive experience working with aviation assets, significantly enhancing the effectiveness of the operations he participated in.Join us as we explore Hans's extraordinary career, his experiences, and the insights he's gained from his years of service. This episode is a testament to the courage and commitment of those who dedicate their lives to public safety.Thank you to our sponsors Airbus, Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing and Metro Aviation

Former police officers Eric Tansey and Josh Henderson breakdown a shocking police incident from the infamous Watts neighborhood-- while in handcuffs under arrest after a traffic stop, Alexander Donta Mitchell was being recorded by a bystander as a Los Angeles Police Department officer apparently punched him right in the face. Now critics are calling it an unprovoked assault, excessive force without reason. Can it be as bad as the media says? Hear the police perspective on this newest outrage.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to The Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS!In today's episode, we're honored to feature Hans Almaraz, a distinguished law enforcement officer with a career spanning more than three decades. Hans was raised in San Dimas, California, and after high school he worked as an emergency medical technician (EMT).It was during this time, while working rescues with L.A. County Sheriff Air 5, that he first developed an interest in law enforcement.Hans's journey with the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) began in 1990, when he started the academy. Over the years, he worked across LAPD before being selected as a K9 handler in Metro.1990-1991: Probation at Hollywood Division Patrol1991-1993: Foothill Division Patrol1993-1995: Hollywood Division in the Uniform Prostitution Enforcement Detail1995-1997: Hollywood Division Patrol Field Training Officer1997-1998: Metro B Platoon1998-2024: Metro K9Throughout his career, Hans has received numerous accolades for his bravery and dedication, including:2003 Police Star. Award for an officer involved shooting during a K9 search with a suspect who allegedly attempted to murder a California Highway Patrol (CHP) officer.2013 Medal of Valor for an officer-involved shooting at the end of a pursuit that Hans joined in with patrol units. During this pursuit the suspect exited his vehicle with an AK-47 and began to fire at Hans, striking his police vehicle seven times. Suspect was down, but refused to let go of the rifle. Hans deployed his K9 to distract the suspect. Hans moved up with SWAT and took the suspect into custody.2013 National Association of Police Organizations Top Cop award for the above incident.2018 Medal of Valor award for hostage rescue in Long Beach. 2024 National Association of Police Organizations Top Cop for an officer involved shooting in which three K9 handlers were shot.Hans has been an integral part of over 1,480 K9 suspect searches, with more than 1,400 assists, and locating 455 suspects with his K9 partner. Hans has gained extensive experience working with aviation assets, significantly enhancing the effectiveness of the operations he participated in.Join us as we explore Hans's extraordinary career, his experiences, and the insights he's gained from his years of service. This episode is a testament to the courage and commitment of those who dedicate their lives to public safety.Thank you to our sponsors SHOTOVER, CNC Technologies, and Summit Aviation

Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get 15% off with promo code EDBQB at LumeDeodorant.com! #lumepod #adCNN published a video of Diddy assaulting Cassie at a hotel in 2016. The Los Angeles Police Department said it was aware of the video but was unable to charge Diddy due to the statute of limitations. Cassie's lawyers put out a statement about the video, “The gut-wrenching video has only further confirmed the disturbing and predatory behavior of Mr. Combs. Words cannot express the courage and fortitude that Ms. Ventura has shown in coming forward to bring this to light.”Diddy posted a video apology on Instagram stating that he is disgusted with his conduct in the video while he still keeps up the post stating that didn't do things alleged in the lawsuits against him.I also summarize week 3 of the Karen Read trial as more civilian witnesses take the stand. We finished Friday with the direct examination of Jen McCabe and expect that cross-examination will be spicy on Tuesday.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacyChartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Of all the dozens of suspected thieves questioned by the detectives of the Train Burglary Task Force at the Los Angeles Police Department during the months they spent investigating the rise in theft from the city's freight trains, one man stood out. What made him memorable wasn't his criminality so much as his giddy enthusiasm for trespassing. That man, Victor Llamas, was a self-taught expert of the supply chain, a connoisseur of shipping containers. Even in custody, as the detectives interrogated him numerous times, after multiple arrests, in a windowless room in a police station in spring 2022, a kind of nostalgia would sweep over the man. “He said that was the best feeling he'd ever had, jumping on the train while it was moving,” Joe Chavez, who supervised the task force's detectives, said. “It was euphoric for him.”Some 20 million containers move through the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach every year, including about 35 percent of all the imports into the United States from Asia. Once these steel boxes leave the relative security of a ship at port, they are loaded onto trains and trucks — and then things start disappearing. The Los Angeles basin is the country's undisputed capital of cargo theft, the region with the most reported incidents of stuff stolen from trains and trucks and those interstitial spaces in the supply chain, like rail yards, warehouses, truck stops and parking lots.In the era of e-commerce, freight train robberies are going through a strange revival.This story was recorded by Audm. To hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times, download Audm for iPhone or Android.