Hold the Line with Mike Solan

Déjà vu, anyone? Mike is joined by St. Paul Police Federation President Mark Ross to break down the unsettling parallels between the turmoil unfolding in Minnesota’s Twin Cities and Seattle’s 2020 “Summer of Love.” Strap in as they peel back the layers and shine a light on what’s really driving the chaos.

Dive into the drama! In this gripping episode, Seattle descends into utter chaos as the Seattle Police Officers' Guild (SPOG) drops a bombshell statement, fiercely opposing City Attorney Erika Evans' bold policy on open-air drug use. Links: https://x.com/spog1952/status/2008035698696388910?s=43 https://x.com/jasonrantz/status/2008302589411008701/photo/1 https://leadbureau.org/lead/https https://clerk.seattle.gov/search/ordinances/126896 https://mynorthwest.com/mynorthwest-politics/seattle-mayor-policy/4182684

In this explosive episode, Mike pulls back the curtain on the backstage chaos that fueled the controversial approval of the SPOG contract—and exposes Seattle City Council member Rob Saka's shameless hypocrisy in a no-holds-barred takedown. Links: https://x.com/thehoffather/status/1991201667715592392?s=43 https://harrell.seattle.gov/2025/12/11/mayor-harrell-signs-new-police-contact-to-permanently-expand-care-department-strengthen-accountability-and-improve-recruitment/ https://www.seattlechannel.org/videos?videoid=x182886 https://x.com/jasonrantz/status/1999146706253001102?s=43

Mike welcomes Pierce County Deputy Sheriff’s Independent Guild President, Shaun Darby and Community Advocate Annie Jolie to discuss the impending implosion of the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office and their desperate struggle to recruit and retain deputies.

In this episode, Mike sits down with Aaron Schmautz, President of The Portland Police Association to discuss Portland’s long running affair with ANTIFA. How recent high profile events have impacted Portland cops, how ANTIFA’s violence affects public safety, and why they target independent journalists like @MrAndyNgo, @KatieDaviscourt, @nicksortor, @choeshow, and @camhigby.

In this episode, Mike welcomes back Bob Scales from Police Strategies to discuss the termination of the Seattle Police Department’s Federal Consent Decree. They dive deep into the grift of consent decrees and the efforts being taken to reform the process. Links: Hardpressed: https://www.hardpressed-info.com/federal-judge-ends-seattle-pd-oversight-now-what/ Mayor Harrell’s statement: https://harrell.seattle.gov/2025/09/03/city-of-seattle-and-seattle-police-successfully-exit-consent-decree-marking-new-chapter-of-accountability-and-community-partnership/

In this episode, Mike sits down with D.C. Police Union Chairman, Gregg Pemberton to discuss the TRUTH behind Trump’s federal takeover of Washington D.C.’s Metropolitan police department. What were the causes and what it means for public safety across the nation.

In this episode Mike welcomes independent journalist @CamHigby to discuss his recent assault and ANTIFA’s war on the media and what that means for public safety. Links: https://abcnews.go.com/US/california-lawmakers-introduce-legislation-ban-law-enforcement-wearing/story?id=122900904 https://x.com/scott_wiener/status/1934619315078418895?s=43 https://x.com/camhigby/status/1934135321882664985?s=43 https://x.com/camhigby/status/1934828444350861715?s=43 https://x.com/katiedaviscourt/status/1934813485319459032?s=43 https://x.com/choeshow/status/1934842947469758572?s=43

In this episode Mike breaks down the looming threat of “ANTIFA Season”, comments on SPD Police Chief Shon Barnes' virtue signaling statement to the city council and what that means for officer morale and public safety. LINKS: Chief Barnes' public statement: https://x.com/SeattlePD/status/1932575405439135763 SPOG post about ANTIFA's actions: https://x.com/spog1952/status/1932926317500232070?s=43 Chief Barnes' statement to city council (1:39) https://www.seattlechannel.org/videos?videoid=x177005

Mike breaks down the decisions that led to the recent Cal Anderson Park disaster.

In this episode Mike reacts to Seattle Times reporter Danny Westnut’s hit piece on SPOG’s “This is Seattle” social media campaign. Mike also discusses Council Member Saka’s resolution that officially kills the “Defund the Police” movement, and exposes the anti-cop narrative of C.A.R.E.S. chief Amy Barden. Seattle Times: https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/cops-snarky-this-is-seattle-slogan-misses-their-own-big-news/ City Council Blog: https://council.seattle.gov/2025/04/01/city-council-approves-resolution-endorsing-holistic-approach-to-public-safety/ BomBardened Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/clip/UgkxQ7btNOyEoiuybksG2YzKNtPz8xTRgSv2

In this episode, Mike discusses the recent rogue actions of Assistant Chief Dan “Buster” Nelson, and his anti-union testimony before the WA state legislature. Links: • HB1816 latest draft: https://legiscan.com/WA/text/HB1816/id/3130268/Washington-2025-HB1816-Comm_Sub.pdf • Urbanist article: https://www.theurbanist.org/2025/02/17/state-bill-would-clear-path-for-seattle-civilian-responder-expansion/ • SPOG’s Buster Nelson video on X: https://x.com/SPOG1952/status/1892269507676188771 • S.A. Dupres’ X post about SB: 5066 https://x.com/SPOG1952/status/1894819807666557129 • Seattle’s 2017 Police Accountability Ordinance: https://www.seattle.gov/Documents/Departments/OPA/Legislation/2017AccountabilityOrdinance_052217.pdf • SPOG Alternate Response Unit MOU: https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/special/specialevents2023.pdf

Mike discusses the resignation of embattled OPA Director Gino "Turkey" Betts and what this means for public safety in Seattle. LINKS: • https://harrell.seattle.gov/2024/11/22/mayor-harrell-promotes-experienced-legal-and-judicial-leader-bonnie-glenn-to-serve-as-opa-director/#:~:text=Seattle%20–%20Today%2C%20Mayor%20Bruce%20Harrell,Betts'%20upcoming%20resignation%20in%20December. • https://mynorthwest.com/3997502/rantz-seattle-city-official-gino-betts-hit-with-whistleblower-complaints-as-rumors-swirl-hes-on-his-way-out/ • https://mynorthwest.com/3981575/rantz-dan-auderer-guilty-no-evidence-gino-betts-opa-spd/ • https://www.kuow.org/stories/why-is-it-so-hard-to-hire-and-keep-cops-in-seattle

In this episode Mike sits down with SPOG endorsed gubernatorial candidate Dave Reichert to discuss his vision for Washington state. Campaign website: https://www.reichertforgovernor.com/ Campaign on X: https://x.com/reichert4gov

In this episode, Mike is joined by author, Army veteran, and police officer Mike Simonelli to discuss Simonelli’s book: Justified Deadly Force and the Myth of Systemic Racism. About the book: Americans are being manipulated as the media, activists, and politicians racialize deadly police shootings. This book proves through scientific evidence that what we are told about these tragic incidents being systemically racist is systemically false. Link to Justified Deadly Force and the Myth of Systemic Racism: https://a.co/d/6oJr3hw

In this episode Mike welcomes back Andrea Suarez from We Heart Seattle with special guest, recovering addict and homeless care advocate, Tom Wolfe. They dive deep into Tom’s backstory and discuss the root causes of the homeless epidemic plaguing the west coast.

In this episode, Mike discusses the recent Seattle Police Department “sick out” by its tired and overworked officers. How will this affect Seattle’s public safety? LINKS: UCOPS: https://www.UCOPS.org KOMO News Article: https://komonews.com/news/local/seattle-mayor-bruce-harrell-officers-guild-union-president-answer-police-department-sick-calls-staffing-shortfalls-officers-crime-taylor-swift-mariners-special-events-crime-capitol-hill-toronto-blue-jays-understaffed-burnout-capitol-hill-neighborhood# KIRO Article: https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/spd-understaffing-apparent-during-violent-weekend/DB365RYG5BBSLMIV52PRGJAI24/ Street Takeover Video (warning graphic content): https://www.instagram.com/reel/CvDjdSZtMvd/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

In this episode Mike and special guest Jason Rantz discuss the political failures of Andrew Lewis, and how his vote against the public drug use prosecution bill will impact public safety in Seattle. #police #crime #fail Links: SPOG press release about Andrew’s city council vote: https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/seattle-police-officers-guild-statement-regarding-uniformed-officers-being-banned-from-the-seattle-pride-parade/ Jason’s Book: What’s Killing America - https://www.amazon.com/s?k=whats+killing+america+jason+rantz&crid=3E12IMRG1G5EF&sprefix=jason+rantz%2Caps%2C139&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_2_11 Jason’s radio show & podcast: https://mynorthwest.com/category/jason-rantz/ Jason on social media: Twitter: @JasonRantz, Facebook: JasonRantzShow. Instagram: jasonrantz

Mike sits down with SPD's Chief, Adrian Diaz as they discuss modern policing, public safety and the war on cops. #police, #Seattle, #shooting #defund the police

Mike sits down with public safety policy expert Bob Scales for an in-depth discussion about the Seattle Police Department's Consent Decree with the Department of Justice. Is Seattle a public safety disaster? How bad is it? Ep. 30 - Links AI Badge Cam https://www.geekwire.com/2023/seattle-police-union-objected-to-use-of-body-cam-analysis-tech-and-alleges-officers-were-spied-on/ Bob Scales Post: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/bobscales_testimony-in-opposition-to-hb-1445-activity-7035763299157753856-ut3x?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop WA Bill 1445: https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?year=2023&billnumber=1445 Bob’s Company: https://policestrategies.com

In this episode Mike sits down with professor and atmospheric scientist Cliff Mass to discuss how wokeness has infected universities like the University of Washington and how it has affected public safety in the Pacific Northwest and across the country. Cliff also recounts his own battle against cancel culture. #police #Seattle #defund Links: • The blog post that got Cliff “canceled”: https://cliffmass.blogspot.com/2020/08/seattle-city-in-fear-can-be-restored.html • Cliff’s blog: https://cliffmass.blogspot.com/2022/ • Cliff’s podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/weather-with-cliff-mass/id1530589673 • Facist University top 10 list: https://www.frontpagemag.com/ivy-covered-fascism/ • University of Washington free speech ranking: https://www.thefire.org/colleges/university-washington/free-speech-rankings

Mike sits down with independent journalist Brandi Kruse to discuss the hyper partisan coverage of Seattle’s public safety crisis. #police #seattle #antifa • The [un]Divided Podcast - https://www.patreon.com/undivided • Seattle CID Homeless Mega-Complex Scrapped - How it Happened: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37e5vksVkM8 • Episode #26 - The Choe Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1NvTdla9zQ&t=271s • The Divide - Race and Policing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-nsz2rCoq4&t=1069s • NTK Twitter Spat: https://twitter.com/brandikruse/status/1582444672324366337 • Jonathan Choe - “You’re Not a Journalist” - https://twitter.com/choeshow/status/1569823658570563584?s=20&t=VNwqGHozsZgXhvvDUUYR9Q • Il Paesano Ristorante - https://www.ilpaesanoristorante.com

In this episode, Mike breaks down the epic arrest and confession of the infamous Labor Day Molotov Man - Justin Christopher Moore and explains why this is an important chapter in Seattle’s fight for public safety. #police #defundthepolice #riot LINKS: • SPOG Labor Day Melee (Molotov Man): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjrB2m1_r7A&t=76s SPOG • Molotov Miss: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPjHEQX760U • KIRO: https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/video-renton-man-pleads-guilty-bringing-molotov-cocktails-anti-police-protest/9ce1c5f0-9ca8-4fb3-8326-912305ff48a3/ • KOMO: https://komonews.com/news/local/renton-man-admits-to-having-molotov-cocktails-in-plot-to-burn-spog-building-during-protest • AP: https://mynorthwest.com/3648055/man-pleads-guilty-to-bringing-molotov-cocktails-to-protest/

Mike sits down with Discovery Institute Senior Fellow, Jonathan Choe (@ChoeShow) to discuss the recent law enforcement coalition formed by The Seattle Police Officers Guild, the King County Police Officers Guild and the King County Corrections Guild. The press conference held by the coalition has put into focus the dire public safety conditions in Seattle and King County and Jonathan asks the Seattle City Council members if they regret pledging to defund SPD in 2020. Link to press conference: https://www.facebook.com/seattlepoliceofficers/videos/557063819551575 Link to SPOG's Public Safety Index: https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/spsi/ HTL Episode #8 Mike Carter's Hit Piece: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IuEjCpRd_Q Mike Carter's Seattle Times article about the press conference: https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/law-justice/seattle-area-law-enforcement-union-chiefs-push-for-jim-ferrell-in-prosecutor-race/ KOMO article about the press conference: https://komonews.com/news/local/seattle-king-county-police-officers-guilds-to-address-crisis-engulfing-the-area

The Seattle Police Department is losing police officers faster than it can replace them. Mike breaks down the REAL numbers behind SPOG’s Public Safety Index vs. the FAKE numbers provided by SPD. LINKS: 1. MyNorthwest: https://mynorthwest.com/3461722/seattles-mayor-staffing-incentive-plan-seattle-police-department/ 2. KING5: https://www.king5.com/article/news/crime/seattle-considering-proposals-address-significant-police-staffing-shortage/281-ecb56d99-e422-435e-98e2-a94d13fade16 3. Q13: https://www.q13fox.com/news/spd-union-president-city-underreporting-officer-loss-alternative-policing-needs-collective-bargaining 4. KIRO7: https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/mayor-harrell-council-members-come-terms-spd-hiring-incentive-proposal/ZWNVOJ7IDFDGVELTJM52PCHRHM/ 5. SPOG PSI link: https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/spsi/ Please visit our sponsors: • Hart 2 Hart Medical Supply: https://hart2hart.com/ for FDA registered respirator masks at wholesale prices. • StopDefunding.com: https://stopdefunding.com/ to sign the petition to stop the defunding of police departments nationwide.

Mike pays respects to fallen Pierce County Deputy Dom Calata and Everett Police Officer Dan Rocha who were tragically killed in the line of duty. Mike also breaks down the recent Seattle SWAT team shooting of a robbery suspect and reviews the root causes of this unprecedented rise in violent crime affecting Seattle and the Pacific Northwest. LINKS: Pierce County Deputy Dominque "Dom" Calata • https://www.king5.com/article/news/crime/swat-operation-pierce-county-deputy-dom-calata/281-63840cf6-66ca-45a8-953d-7a195aec486f • https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/video-community-remembers-fallen-pierce-county-deputy-dom-calata/a5381700-894c-4107-9ce0-4db96d1ddd49/ • https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/crime/article259446764.html Everett Police Officer Dan Rocha • https://www.kiro7.com/news/north-sound-news/massive-police-response-everett/HUUABXISTRG57LK7MO4XII2CHE/ • https://www.q13fox.com/news/man-accused-of-killing-everett-police-officer-dan-rocha-has-a-very-lengthy-criminal-history SPD SIR’s Officers Being Assaulted • https://spdblotter.seattle.gov/category/incident-reports/ Please visit our sponsors: • Hart 2 Hart Medical Supply: https://hart2hart.com/ for FDA registered respirator masks at wholesale prices. • StopDefunding.com: https://stopdefunding.com/ to sign the petition to stop the defunding of police departments nationwide.

Back by popular demand! Mike welcomes back Andrea Suarez and Kevin Dahlgren from We Heart Seattle to continue their revealing discussion about Seattle’s Homeless Industrial Complex. They discuss why the homeless problem continues to grow, who’s responsible and how it can be resolved once and for all. LINKS: • We Heart Seattle: https://weheartseattle.org/ • Martin vs. Boise: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_... • We Heart Seattle Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wehea... • City of Gresham: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbAXd... • KIRO: https://mynorthwest.com/3258151/dori-... • Uplift Northwest: https://www.upliftnw.org Please visit our sponsors: • Hart 2 Hart Medical Supply: https://hart2hart.com/ for FDA registered respirator masks at wholesale prices. • StopDefunding.com: https://stopdefunding.com/ to sign the petition to stop the defunding of police departments nationwide.

Mike breaks down the tragic killing of Seattle K9 Officer Jedi and discusses the department policies, history and staffing issues that contributed to this tragedy. LINKS: SPD Blotter 5/20/20: https://spdblotter.seattle.gov/2020/05/20/update-in-lower-queen-anne-officer-involved-shooting-investigation/ SPD Blotter 1/5/22: https://spdblotter.seattle.gov/2022/01/05/police-shoot-burglary-suspect-after-he-fatally-stabs-k9-dog-injures-officer/ KIRO: https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/reported-burglar-shot-by-seattle-police/FRPVHPGLVZABHNLEO6EAMMAGVI/ Please visit our sponsors: • Hart 2 Hart Medical Supply: https://hart2hart.com/ for FDA registered respirator masks at wholesale prices. • StopDefunding.com: https://stopdefunding.com/ to sign the petition to stop the defunding of police departments nationwide.

In this episode, Mike lays out why recalling Seattle City Council member Kshama Sawant from District #3 is vital to Seattle’s public safety. • https://sawantrecall.org/ Stop Defunding campaign videos: • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqV6Ibk7wzY • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8DnFY2MmLY • https://sawantrecall.org/religious-community-leader-joint-statement/ • https://reason.com/volokh/2021/11/10/police-officers-libel-lawsuit-against-seattle-city-councilwoman-kshama-sawant-can-go-forward/ • https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/court-ruling-allows-seattle-police-officers-to-proceed-with-lawsuit-against-councilmember-kshama-sawant/ • https://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/editorials/no-choice-but-to-recall-kshama-sawant/ Please visit our sponsors: • Hart 2 Hart Medical Supply: https://hart2hart.com/ for FDA registered respirator masks at wholesale prices. • StopDefunding.com: https://stopdefunding.com/ to sign the petition to stop the defunding of police departments nationwide.

Mike welcomes Andrea Suarez and Kevin Dalgren from We Heart Seattle and discusses the REAL reason there is a worsening homeless problem in Seattle and what they are personally doing to solve it. You can check out their work here: https://weheartseattle.org/ LINKS: Seattle Times: https://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/big-hearts-theres-room-for-all-the-citizen-led-responses-to-seattles-homelessness-crisis/ Seattle Journal:https://www.theseattlejournal.com/andrea-suarez-and-we-heart-seattle/ KIRO: https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/seattle-neighbors-take-action-end-homelessness/O4ZFBJI4FBA7BEOXYV3UZXUYOE/ KOMO:https://komonews.com/news/project-seattle/we-heart-seattle-volunteers-criticized-for-trash-picking-efforts-at-homeless-camps Tentgate clip: https://twitter.com/AlyciaRamirez3/status/1368703528244408320?s=09 KOMO Update: https://komonews.com/news/project-seattle/man-at-odds-with-ballard-neighbors-leaves-neighborhood-with-help-from-non-profit Please visit our sponsors: • Hart 2 Hart Medical Supply: https://hart2hart.com/ for FDA registered respirator masks at wholesale prices. • StopDefunding.com: https://stopdefunding.com/ to sign the petition to stop the defunding of police departments nationwide.

Mike reviews the results of Seattle’s contentious 2021 elections, their impact on public safety and implications for the future. Links: • Harrell interview: Harrell Interview: https://mynorthwest.com/3222027/bruce-harrell-change-agent-seattle-next-mayor/ • Seattle University study: http://www.seattle.gov/Documents/Departments/Police/Reports/2020%20CITYWIDE_Seattle%20Public%20Safety%20Survey%20Report.pdf • SPOG’s response to Pete Holmes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDwhQLfyjVs • HTL Ep. 17 - Ken Wilson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=au32FHahV_U&t=9s Please visit our sponsors: • Hart 2 Hart Medical Supply: https://hart2hart.com/ for FDA registered respirator masks at wholesale prices. • StopDefunding.com: https://stopdefunding.com/ to sign the petition to stop the defunding of police departments nationwide.

Mike sits down with City Council candidate Ken Wilson (Position 8 - Citywide) and discusses public safety, homelessness, and the radical position of his opponent Teresa Mosquesda. Campaign website for Ken Wilson: https://www.kenforcouncil8.com/ Please visit our sponsors: • Hart 2 Hart Medical Supply: https://hart2hart.com/ for FDA registered respirator masks at wholesale prices. • StopDefunding.com: https://stopdefunding.com/ to sign the petition to stop the defunding of police departments nationwide.

Mike takes a deep dive into the political nuances behind Seattle’s Vaccination Mandate and its potential impact on public safety. Please visit our sponsors: • Hart 2 Hart Medical Supply: https://hart2hart.com/ for FDA registered respirator masks at wholesale prices. • StopDefunding.com: https://stopdefunding.com/ to sign the petition to stop the defunding of police departments nationwide.

In this episode Mike discusses the disastrous City Council vote that rejected funding for police officer recruitment and retention. Links: • KIRO News: https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/city-council-rejects-plan-recruit-retain-seattle-police-officers/OIZEOO4CLRE7VCGSFGOEHX5V3I/ • KOMO News: https://komonews.com/news/operation-crime-justice/80-year-old-tourist-randomly-attacked-in-seattles-capitol-hill-neighborhood • MyNorthwest: https://mynorthwest.com/3147730/seattle-council-rejects-using-exodus-savings-on-spd-hiring/ Please visit our sponsors: • Hart 2 Hart Medical Supply - https://hart2hart.com/ • StopDefunding.com - https://stopdefunding.com/

Mike interviews NBA legend and former Seattle Supersonic, James Donaldson. Mike and James discuss the "defunding the police" movement, mental illness and its impact on the rampant homeless problem in Seattle. You can find out more about James’ nonprofit here: http://yourgiftoflife.org/ Please visit our sponsors: Hart 2 Hart Medical Supply: https://hart2hart.com/ for FDA registered respirator masks at wholesale prices. StopDefunding.com: https://stopdefunding.com/ to sign the petition to stop the defunding of police departments nationwide.

In this episode Mike takes a deep dive into the Seattle Mayor, Jenny Durkan’s vaccine mandate for city employees and the impact it will have on public safety. Mike also exposes outgoing City Attorney Pete Holmes for his desperate swipe at SPOG while his campaign was imploding. Last, Mike gives his opinion on the two SPD officers who were fired for “unprofessional conduct” over their part in the January 6th “Insurrection”. Vaccine Mandate: 1:47 Pete Holmes: 11:39 Insurrection Two: 18:14 Links: SPOG Press Release: https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/vaccine-mandate-for-city-workers/ KOMO News: https://komonews.com/news/local/new-report-shows-seattle-police-response-times-could-take-over-an-hour RANTZ: https://mynorthwest.com/3080850/rantz-after-defunding-and-demonizing-police-council-blames-chief-for-mass-exodus/ SPOG reaction to Pete Holmes Tweet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDwhQLfyjVs&t=54s

Mike takes a deep dive into the investigation of the six SPOG members who attended the "Capitol Hill Insurrection" on January 6, 2021 and the investigation lead by the Office of Police Accountability. Please visit our sponsor: • StopDefunding.com: https://stopdefunding.com/ to sign the petition to stop the defunding of police departments nationwide.

Public safety is being re-imagined with absolutely no plan as the Seattle City Council governs via Twitter, text messages "disappear" and a crime wave strikes Seattle. All in the name of "Seattle 2.0". Please visit our sponsor: • StopDefunding.com: https://stopdefunding.com/ to sign the petition to stop the defunding of police departments nationwide.

Mike dives into the controversy surrounding two SPD officers being denied service at Chocolati, a well known Seattle chocolate shop and reveals what happened when the owner met with the officers to apologize. Please visit our sponsors: • Hart 2 Hart Medical Supply: https://hart2hart.com/ for FDA registered respirator masks at wholesale prices. • StopDefunding.com: https://stopdefunding.com/ to sign the petition to stop the defunding of police departments nationwide.

David Preston is the driving force behind the Safe Seattle Facebook page. Mike and David discuss Seattle's homeless industrial complex, free speech double standards and the role law enforcement has played in Seattle's politics. Please visit our sponsors: • Hart 2 Hart Medical Supply: https://hart2hart.com/​ for FDA registered respirator masks at wholesale prices. • StopDefunding.com: https://stopdefunding.com/​ to sign the petition to stop the defunding of police departments nationwide.

Mike dismantles Seattle Times reporter Mike Carter's hit piece on the Seattle Police Officers Guild and discusses the insane Washington Supreme Court's decision striking down a long standing felony drug possession law. Please visit our sponsors: • Hart 2 Hart Medical Supply: https://hart2hart.com/ for FDA registered respirator masks at wholesale prices. • StopDefunding.com: https://stopdefunding.com/ to sign the petition to stop the defunding of police departments nationwide.

Mike interviews Andy Ngo, independent journalist and author of the book Unmasked. Mike and Andy discuss ANTIFA and the group’s role in the political violence gripping the Pacific Northwest including the vicious attack Andy suffered at the hands of ANTIFA members. Please visit our sponsors: Hart 2 Hart Medical Supply: https://hart2hart.com/ for FDA registered respirator masks at wholesale prices. StopDefunding.com: https://stopdefunding.com/ to sign the petition to stop the defunding of police departments nationwide.

Eric Stark is a King County Metro Transit operator in the city of Seattle. On March 27, 2019 Eric was shot while on duty driving a Metro Transit bus. After being shot in the chest, Eric still managed to drive the bus full of passengers to safety, saving countless lives. Mike and Eric discuss the incident and the current state of public safety in Seattle. Eric offers some advice for those advocating to defund the police. Please visit our sponsors: Hart 2 Hart Medical Supply: https://hart2hart.com/ for FDA registered respirator masks at wholesale prices. StopDefunding.com: https://stopdefunding.com/ to sign the petition to stop the defunding of police departments nationwide.

Mike takes a deep dive into the chaos that surrounded his re-tweet of independent journalist Andy Ngo on 1/7/21. Despite the factual nature of the tweet, faux outrage and calls for Mike's resignation came from the likes of Scott Lindsay, Carmen Best and Mayor Jenny Durkan. Mike's Tweet: https://twitter.com/realmikesolan/status/1347435354895179776 Affidavit (download): https://www.justice.gov/usao-dc/press-release/file/1354916/download

Christopher Young is a Detective with the Seattle Police Department and the author of a recent New York Post editorial: A cop debunks four core myths of the #DefundPolice movement. Mike and Chris discuss the state of the “Defund the Police” movement, ANTIFA and the future of public safety. Chris’ editorial can be found here: https://nypost.com/2020/12/27/a-cop-debunks-four-core-myths-of-the-defundpolice-movement/

Mike digs into the growing Cal Anderson Park occupation that is quickly becoming The CHAZ 2.0. The pending SPD sweep of the park has the potential to go south.

Mike digs into the Hypocrisy of Seattle City Council member Lisa Herbold. Lisa is the chair person of the Public Safety Committee and recently voted to defund the Seattle Police Department.

Victoria Beach is the the chair of the African American Community Advisory Council for the Seattle Police Department. Mike and Victoria discuss racial bias in law enforcement and black on black crime.