Episodi

  • Episode 166: He Escaped the 95th Floor on 9/11: Tom Sullivan on the Army, NYPD & NY Assembly Race

    Episode 166: He Escaped the 95th Floor on 9/11: Tom Sullivan on the Army, NYPD & NY Assembly Race
    Sep 29 2026
    On this episode of Cop Talk, Kevin Shorty and retired NYPD Sergeant Rory Kappa sit down with Tom Sullivan, a 9/11 survivor, retired U.S. Army Colonel, longtime Army Reserve officer, businessman, and candidate for New York State Assembly District 23.

    Sullivan shares his remarkable story of being inside the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, escaping from the 95th floor of the South Tower, and later serving multiple deployments in Iraq, Kuwait and Afghanistan. He also discusses his family’s extraordinary tradition of military, police, fire and public service.

    The conversation covers Sullivan’s campaign for Assembly District 23, his background in finance and small business, public safety, taxes, affordability, education, government spending, support for first responders and veterans, and his experiences serving the communities of Howard Beach, Ozone Park, Broad Channel and the Rockaways.

    Sullivan also reflects on his 2022 Assembly race, where he says the election was decided by just 15 votes, and explains why he believes voters should research local candidates and their backgrounds before Election Day.
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    51 min
  • Episode 165: We Just Jumped Into Action”: NYPD Officers Remember the Chaos & Heroism of 9/11

    Episode 165: We Just Jumped Into Action”: NYPD Officers Remember the Chaos & Heroism of 9/11
    Sep 10 2026
    As the 25th anniversary of 9/11 approaches, Cop Talk takes a powerful look back with retired NYPD Lieutenants Richard Clifford and Tony Giorgio, who share their firsthand experiences of September 11, 2001 and the days that followed. They recount responding to the World Trade Center, the chaos and heroism they witnessed, the loss of fellow officers, the rebuilding of emergency command centers, and the extraordinary response from law enforcement agencies across the country. They also discuss the 1993 World Trade Center bombing, the evolution of 9/11 remembrance, and why educating future generations about what happened remains so important.
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    41 min
  • Episode 164: 25 Years After 9/11: NYPD Bomb Squad Hero Reveals What Happened at Ground Zero

    Episode 164: 25 Years After 9/11: NYPD Bomb Squad Hero Reveals What Happened at Ground Zero
    Sep 8 2026
    As the 25th anniversary of 9/11 approaches, retired NYPD Bomb Squad Lieutenant Mark Torrey shares his firsthand account of September 11, Ground Zero, the recovery effort, and the lives lost. Jeannie Kelly discusses the lasting health effects on 9/11 first responders and the fight to help them and their families get the benefits they deserve.
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    36 min
  • Episode 163: 9/11: 25 Years Later, We Still Remember - Tom Hart

    Episode 163: 9/11: 25 Years Later, We Still Remember - Tom Hart
    Aug 31 2026
    Operating Engineers Local 94 President Thomas "Tom" Hart joins Cop Talk to share his firsthand experience responding to 9/11, the devastating loss of fellow workers, and the long-term health battles facing those who served at Ground Zero. Twenty-five years later, Hart explains why the fight for medical care, benefits, and recognition continues—and why we must never forget those who responded.
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    37 min
  • Episode 162: From the Badge to Retirement. Protecting Your Money, Pension & Family

    Episode 162: From the Badge to Retirement. Protecting Your Money, Pension & Family
    Aug 20 2026
    Kevin Schroeder sits down with financial advisor Braken Fiore to discuss the financial decisions every law enforcement officer and first responder should understand before retirement. They break down pensions, 457 plans, investments, fees, financial advisors, and the importance of planning early—not waiting until retirement is around the corner. Bracken also explains how to protect your pension and build a financial legacy for your family.
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    39 min
  • Episode 161: Cardinal Timothy Dolan on Faith, Leadership & the NYPD

    Episode 161: Cardinal Timothy Dolan on Faith, Leadership & the NYPD
    Aug 6 2026
    This week on Cop Talk, hosts Kevin Schroy, Rory Kappa, and Dave Gano welcome Cardinal Timothy Dolan for an inspiring conversation about faith, service, and the enduring bond between law enforcement and the clergy. From his 50-year journey in the priesthood to stories about the NYPD, St. Louis baseball legends, the Vatican, and his new role as Co-Chief Chaplain of the NYPD, Cardinal Dolan shares heartfelt insights, humor, and powerful reflections on leadership, sacrifice, family, and the importance of faith in today's world. It's a memorable episode filled with wisdom, laughter, and gratitude for those who serve.
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    5 min
  • Episode 160: Prosecuting Terrorists, Backing Law Enforcement, and Running for NY Attorney General with Saritha Komatireddy

    Episode 160: Prosecuting Terrorists, Backing Law Enforcement, and Running for NY Attorney General with Saritha Komatireddy
    Jul 8 2026
    On this episode of Cop Talk, Kevin Schroeder is joined by retired NYPD officer David Giordano for a conversation with Saritha Komatireddy, GOP candidate for New York State Attorney General. Komatireddy discusses her background as a federal prosecutor in the Eastern District of New York, where she worked terrorism cases involving Al-Qaeda and ISIS, partnered with the New York Joint Terrorism Task Force, and later led narcotics work targeting drug cartels. The conversation covers crime in New York, cashless bail, repeat offenders, ICE arrests, assaults on law enforcement, the role of the Attorney General’s Office, her campaign for AG, her work on the Deepwater Horizon investigation, and the lasting impact of 9/11 on her career and commitment to public safety.
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    38 min
  • Episode 159: From Patrol to the Ceremonial Unit, NYPD History, and Honoring Police Families with Tony Giorgio

    Episode 159: From Patrol to the Ceremonial Unit, NYPD History, and Honoring Police Families with Tony Giorgio
    Jun 25 2026
    On this episode, Kevin Schroeder is joined by guest co-hosts Rory Capra and David Giordano for a conversation with retired NYPD Lieutenant Tony Giorgio, former commanding officer of the NYPD Ceremonial Unit. Tony reflects on his 36-year career, from patrol assignments in NSU-18, the 69 Precinct, the 20 Precinct, and the 19 Precinct to leading the unit responsible for promotions, Medal Day, family events, line-of-duty funerals, honor guards, press conferences, music programs, papal visits, ticker-tape parades, and major city ceremonies. He also shares powerful memories from 9/11, the creation of funeral protocols after the attacks, Superstorm Sandy relief efforts for NYPD families, working under multiple mayors and police commissioners, and the importance of honoring fallen officers and supporting their families with dignity and respect.
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    51 min