Defending The Line Podcast: Recent Episodes

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A weekly podcast recorded live on YouTube at 10pm EST every Thursday, dedicated to First Responders. Featuring news, video breakdowns, and tough topics. Join our community Discord below for more info.  

On this episode, host T.J. discusses a video of the NYPD giving vaccine shots to the elderly. Liability concerns were apparent.  

A video is broken down showing a high speed Officer launching through the air and crashing.   

Oregon is back in the news mandating that Officers need to have college degrees to be in Law Enforcement. T.J. tells you why that's idiotic.  

Lastly a video of a Police shooting is broken down showing how quickly a situation can escalate when a man charges Officers with a knife.  

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A weekly podcast recorded live on YouTube at 10pm EST every Thursday, dedicated to First Responders. Featuring news, video breakdowns, and tough topics. Join our community Discord below for more info.

On this episode, host T.J. returns to the invasion of the Capitol and talks about the Hero Officer who stood alone against hundreds. We've now learned his name and that he is a U.S. Army Veteran.

We break down a pursuit video involving a stolen truck that gets flipped over a number of times. Lessons learned... don't steal a vehicle, and always wear your seatbelt if you're going to run from the Police.

We also break down a couple videos involving two Officers stabbed in the neck, and just how dangerous these mental health calls can be.

Lastly we discussed Qualified Immunity and what it actually is, how it works, and who it really hurts.

The livestream to the podcast can be found on this channel, and all over the net wherever podcast audio episodes are heard. Included below is the Discord server link to join in future podcast episode discussions LIVE:

Discord: https://discord.gg/AeAM2mb

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQNUqCU2cUaRdkZKMVAo6gg

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A weekly podcast recorded live on YouTube at 10pm EST every Thursday, dedicated to First Responders. Featuring news, video breakdowns, and tough topics. Join our community Discord below for more info.

On this episode, host T.J. discusses the invasion of the Capitol on 01/06/21. All the events that led up to it, during it, and after are shown in detail. Videos are covered and broken down, photographs are scrutinized and explanations are given as to what occurred, how, why, and the actions of first responders.

This was a dark day in American history and we hope we never see it again.  

The livestream to the podcast can be found on this channel, and all over the net wherever podcast audio episodes are heard. Included below is the Discord server link to join in future podcast episode discussions LIVE:  

Discord: https://discord.gg/AeAM2mb

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQNUqCU2cUaRdkZKMVAo6gg

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A weekly podcast recorded live on Twitch 's at 10pm EST on Thursday, dedicated to First Responders. Featuring news, gaming, video breakdowns, and tough topics. Join our community Discord below for more info.

Host T.J. talks about a new use of force video that came out, that doesn't appear to be on the up and up.  

The Vacaville Police K-9 video is shown and discussed that depicts an Officer striking a K-9 while it's held on the ground.  

Porter County comes to the rescue and pulls a child and woman out of home that exploded and was completely leveled.  Crime is on the rise nationwide. Why? T.J. gives some opinions.  

Lastly, a video of a past Minneapolis Police shooting was recently released. It is broken down step by step and discussed.  

The livestream to the podcast is linked below, as well as the Discord server link to join in future podcast episode discussions LIVE:    

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/dtlpodcast  

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQNUqCU2cUaRdkZKMVAo6gg  

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A weekly podcast recorded live on Twitch 's at 10pm EST on Thursday, dedicated to First Responders. Featuring news, gaming, video breakdowns, and tough topics. Join our community Discord below for more info.

Host T.J. talks about the new stimulus bill briefly and breaks down an arrest by none other than Santa and his Elf.

Overstepping authority comes back with a vengeance involving the Los Angeles Police Commission who ruled against an Officer involved shooting. The video is broken down and discussed.

Veterans shouldn't be allowed to serve as Police Officers? Neither are people who have suffered from PTSD? Not on our watch. Host T.J. talks about a Wisconsin Mayor who put out a new Police reform manual which shows a recruitment section that recommends excluding Veterans and those who have had PTSD. Things get WILD on this topic.

Lastly, and Officer survival video is shown and discussed with parts broken down. Shot 6 times the Officer stays in the fight and doesn't give up. You have to see it to believe it.

The livestream to the podcast is linked below, as well as the Discord server link to join in future podcast episode discussions LIVE:

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/dtlpodcast

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQNUqCU2cUaRdkZKMVAo6gg

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A weekly podcast recorded live on Twitch 's at 10pm EST on Thursday, dedicated to First Responders. Featuring news, gaming, video breakdowns, and tough topics. Join our community Discord below for more info.

This weeks episode host T.J. talks about the NYPD active shooter church incident and breaks down the video depicting HERO Officers responding and stopping the threat within seconds. T.J. goes on to condemn news outlets for blatantly dramatizing the incident with piss poor headlines.

Next T.J. breaks down the incident involving Dreasjon Reed in which the National Football League is now memorializing. It was shown in video clips and during the investigation that Reed (allegedly) got into a chase with Police, ran from them, pulled a gun, and fired at an Officer. But yet, the NFL is crying out for you to say his name.

A video from the Kent Police in the UK is discussed and broken down involving their Tactical Contact maneuver.

... and so much more.

The livestream to the podcast is linked below, as well as the Discord server link to join in future podcast episode discussions LIVE:

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A weekly podcast recorded live on Twitch 's at 10pm EST on Thursday, dedicated to First Responders. Featuring news, gaming, video breakdowns, and tough topics. Join our community Discord below for more info.

This weeks episode host T.J. talks about the latest in the Defund the Police movement by Minneapolis City Council where they have now taken 8 Million Dollars from their budget.

T.J. goes on to break down a Law Enforcement video where an Officers contact a woman honking her horn and threatening to shoot people. A video showing the new Bola launcher is shown, and a third video is broken down showing a Robbery in Progress thwarted by Officers.

The livestream to the podcast is linked below, as well as the Discord server link to join in future podcast episode discussions LIVE:

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A weekly podcast recorded live on Twitch 's at 10pm EST, dedicated to First Responders. Featuring news, gaming, video breakdowns, and tough topics. Join our community Discord below for more info.

This weeks episode host T.J. talks about the arms of the government and having an unbalance with power (how this affects first responders). 

T.J. goes on to break down a Law Enforcement video where an Officer makes a stop and is ultimately shot. She goes on to chase down the suspect and arrest him through grit and determination. This goes hand in hand with a discussion on Warrior mentality vs Guardian.

T.J. then breaks down a second video involving an Officer hanging onto a vehicle and for Officers to let these people go and catch them later.

The livestream to the podcast is linked below, as well as the Discord server link to join in future podcast episode discussions LIVE:

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A weekly podcast recorded live on Twitch 's at 10pm EST, dedicated to First Responders. Featuring news, gaming, video breakdowns, and tough topics. Join our community Discord below for more info.

This weeks episode host T.J. talks about the hiring process for Law Enforcement, terroristic actions during protests, and false imprisonment/arrests of innocent people.

T.J. goes on to break down a Law Enforcement video where an Officer shoots into a vehicle to defend themselves.

The livestream to the podcast is linked below, as well as the Discord server link to join in future podcast episode discussions LIVE:

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A weekly podcast recorded live on Twitch Friday's at 10pm EST, dedicated to First Responders. Featuring news, gaming, video breakdowns, and tough topics. Join our community Discord below for more info.  

This weeks episode host T.J. talks about Immigration and Customs, and the fallout in Minneapolis.   

T.J. goes on to break down two Law Enforcement videos and how use of force and deadly force comes into play.  

The livestream to the podcast is linked below, as well as the Discord server link to join in future podcast episode discussions LIVE:  

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A weekly podcast recorded live on Twitch Friday's at 10pm EST, dedicated to First Responders. Featuring news, gaming, video breakdowns, and tough topics. Join our community Discord below for more info.

This weeks episode host T.J. talks about dispatchers and their roles in the first responder equation with an associated video clip shown. The current state of the elections are briefly touched on as well with regard to their impact on first responders.

T.J. goes on to discuss the top 5 misconceptions about Law Enforcement, as well as "The Talk" that parents should be having with their children. The episode concludes with a break down of a short clip where Trooper "Clark Kent" Supermans a suspect into custody.

The livestream to the podcast is linked below, as well as the Discord server link to join in future podcast episode discussions LIVE:

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A weekly podcast recorded live on Twitch Friday's at 10pm EST, dedicated to First Responders. Featuring news, gaming, video breakdowns, and tough topics. Join our community Discord below for more info.

This weeks episode host T.J. talks to guest Jake Skifstad, founder and CEO of Shield616 an organization whose mission is to outfit first responders across the country with body armor and helmets for high risk incidents. He talks about the start of the organization, how it functions, and what YOU can do to help it. The Defending The Line Podcast highly encourages EVERYONE to visit their website and donate or contribute in any way possible. Even if just word of mouth sharing their story and mission. You can find out more about Shield616 here:

https://shield616.org/

T.J. goes on to breakdown the Breonna Taylor shooting, how the investigation was done, and covers the evidence/reports released by the Louisville Police Department. You can view ALL of the reports here:

https://louisville-police.org/751/Breonna-Taylor-Investigation

The livestream to the podcast is linked below, as well as the Discord server link to join in future podcast episode discussions LIVE:

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A weekly podcast recorded live on Twitch Friday's at 10pm EST, dedicated to First Responders. Featuring news, gaming, video breakdowns, and tough topics. Join our community Discord below for more info.

This weeks episode host T.J. discusses abolishing the Police and what the world would actually and realistically look like if that had occurred. He then discusses the current situation of First Responder training and whether college/university degrees are needed. Two videos were shown where in the first one a driver chases down Officers and intentionally rams their vehicles. In the second, an Officer is recorded with his firearm out against the door with onlookers standing next to his patrol vehicle.

The livestream to the podcast is linked below, as well as the Discord server link to join in future podcast episode discussions LIVE:

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A weekly podcast recorded live on Twitch Friday's at 10pm EST, dedicated to First Responders. Featuring news, gaming, video breakdowns, and tough topics. Join our community Discord below for more info.

This weeks episode hosts T.J. and Steven speak to a guest, Steven Hough from the organization Blue H.E.L.P. to discuss mental health and first responders. Each one shares a personal story and how it has affected them, and Steven is able to provide listeners with resources to seek out help if they are struggling. Those resources are linked below:

Blue H.E.L.P.: https://bluehelp.org/

1st Help: https://1sthelp.net/index.php

The livestream to the podcast is linked below, as well as the Discord server link to join in future podcast episode discussions LIVE:

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A weekly podcast recorded live on Twitch Friday's at 10pm EST, dedicated to First Responders. Featuring news, gaming, video breakdowns, and tough topics. Join our community Discord below for more info.

This weeks podcast T.J. and Steven discuss defunding of the Police and the impacts on civilians. They breakdown talking points of a YouTube video presented that encourages defunding, and discuss a couple videos of Police Officers that have popped up the last few days. You can find the livestream to the podcast below, and the Discord server link to join in with their discussions LIVE.

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A weekly podcast recorded live on Twitch Friday's at 10pm EST, dedicated to First Responders. Featuring news, gaming, video breakdowns, and tough topics. Join our community Discord below for more info.

This weeks podcast T.J. and Steven discuss deaths by Police Officers and the factual numbers surrounding those deaths. They breakdown a video of an Officer confronted by angry family members, and comment on another video of Officers being harassed by a citizen.

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