Hold the Line with Mike Solan

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=122900904https://x.com/scott_wiener/status/1934619315078418895?s=43https://x.com/camhigby/status/1934135321882664985?s=43https://x.com/camhigby/status/1934828444350861715?s=43https://x.com/katiedaviscourt/status/1934813485319459032?s=43https://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: https://x.com/SeattlePD/status/1932575405439135763 https://x.com/spog1952/status/1932926317500232070?s=43 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.