Hold the Line with Mike Solan

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

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 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 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==

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

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

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/

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.