New York’s Finest: Retired & Unfiltered Podcast

Former federal prosecutor, national security expert, and Republican nominee for New York State Attorney General, Saritha Komatireddy, joins The Finest Unfiltered for an in-depth discussion about her campaign, her vision for New York, and why she believes public safety must be the top priority for the Empire State.

Saritha has spent more than a decade prosecuting terrorists, cartel members, cyber criminals, fraudsters, and violent o...

The Finest Unfiltered breaks down the NYPD’s massive security posture at the 2026 Israeli Day Parade — and why it completely contradicted NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s rhetoric surrounding policing, counterterrorism, and public safety.

If proactive policing, counterterror units, visible deterrence, and hardened security perimeters are supposedly unnecessary… then why did NYC deploy one of the strongest NYPD anti-terror operations of t...

On this explosive episode of The Finest Unfiltered we break down the growing controversy surrounding NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani and his proposal to DELAY payments into city pension funds.

Under the proposal, unions must vote to approve the plan and the stakes could not be higher for active and retired NYPD members.

So far:

The Patrolmen's Benevolent Association (PBA) and Sergeants Benevolent Association (SBA) have issued statements t...

On this episode of The Finest Unfiltered, we sit down with nationally recognized law enforcement expert Dr. Travis Yates for a powerful conversation about modern policing, officer safety, leadership failures, use of force, and the future of law enforcement in America.

Dr. Yates is a 30-year law enforcement veteran, founder of the FOCUS Risk Index, author of The Courageous Police Leader, and one of the nation’s leading voices on red...

NYC is spiraling deeper into chaos and contradiction.

The Finest Unfiltered,breaks down the explosive controversy surrounding viral photos of NYPD officers allegedly flashing symbols linked to one of NYC’s most violent gangs.

How does something like this happen inside the NYPD?
What does it say about leadership, recruitment standards, morale and discipline inside the department?

We also dive into the shocking case involving a NYC “...

The Finest Unfiltered breaks down the growing controversy surrounding the massive overtime costs tied to the 2026 FIFA World Cup coming to New York City and why some are calling it a political and financial disaster in the making.

As Mayor Zohran Mamdani pushes a socialist-style vision for NYC, critics argue the burden is once again falling on the backs of NYPD cops working endless overtime to keep the city safe during one of the l...

In episode 65 of the Executive Perspective, Ron and Rob explore the recent case of NYPD Deputy Chief Richie Taylor, who pleaded guilty to stealing time. Remarkably, he managed to retain his job, avoid criminal charges, and even maintain his rank as a Chief. The duo will compare this executive’s treatment with a recent case involving an NYPD Lieutenant who faced criminal charges and termination for similar offenses.

They will also d...

The Finest Unfiltered breaks down a shocking NYC Council resolution pushing New York State to require police officers to maintain personal liability insurance.

Will this protect the public… or financially DESTROY rank-and-file cops already struggling to survive in New York City?

In this explosive episode of The Finest Unfiltered, we expose:

The NYC Council resolution is tied to state bills S.3515/A.2220
How mandatory liability insu...

On this episode of The Finest Unfiltered, we break down the 180 of former NYPD officer Shamsul Haque, who is now running for New York State Assembly District 30 with the endorsement of Bernie Sanders and support from progressive political circles aligned with Zohran Mamdani’s agenda.

We examine how a former police officer became connected to policies and political movements many critics believe are contributing to weakened public s...

The Finest Unfiltered breaks down the shocking discipline of Deputy Chief Richie Taylor after allegations of “stealing time” and being ordered to repay thousands of dollars for hours allegedly never worked. What message does this send to the rank and file of the NYPD? Is there one standard for executives and another for cops on the street?

We’ll also dive into the growing rumors surrounding NYPD Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch an...

In episode 64 of the Executive Perspective, Ron will be interviewing retired NYPD Deputy Inspector and former New York State Lieutenant Governor and Senate candidate Alison Esposito.

From a patrol officer to the precinct Anti-Crime unit to the elite Emergency Services Unit, Alison then rose through the ranks. She supervised a precinct Detective Squad, served as a lieutenant in the Gang division, and commanded the NYPD Housing Polic...

The Finest Unfiltered teams up with The Antihero Podcast for a completely unfiltered conversation featuring Tyler Hoover and Michael Dilks

We dive deep into life experiences, career paths, podcasting, personal struggles,
reinvention, brotherhood, social media, controversy, and the reality behind building successful brands while staying authentic.

This episode is raw, honest, funny, intense, and completely unscripted.

Topics include...

Rumors are intensifying that Jessica Tisch could be stepping down as NYPD Police Commissioner within the next few weeks.

On this episode of The Finest Unfiltered, we break down the growing speculation surrounding One Police Plaza and the possible power shift at the top of the NYPD.

Two names already being heavily discussed as possible replacements are former NYPD Chief of Department Rodney Harrison and former NYPD Chief of Strategi...

NYC’S PUBLIC SAFETY SYSTEM IS UNDER THE MICROSCOPE

On this episode we break down the shocking incident where NYPD officers reportedly waited 41 minutes for EMS before transporting a 22-year-old man to the hospital themselves during a medical emergency. Tragically, the patient later died.

According to reports, officers made TWO separate calls requesting an ambulance before deciding they could no longer wait.

How does this happen in ...

In episode 63 of the Executive Perspective, Ron and Rob discuss a recent viral video of a uniformed NYPD executive speaking negatively about Mayor Mamdani. In the video, the executive stated, “He’s temporary, he’s expendable” and “He’s an embarrassment and total nonsense” about Mayor Mamdani and “All Democrats…waste of human life”.
They question the appropriateness of the executives subsequent transfer and possible upcoming discipl...

In this episode of New York’s Finest: Retired & Unfiltered, we sit down with Retired NYPD 2nd Grade Detective James Tillman of the NYPD’s 73rd Precinct one of the toughest commands in New York City.

Detective Tillman shares his journey growing up in inner-city NYC and how those early life experiences shaped his path into law enforcement. From navigating the streets as a kid to policing those very same neighborhoods, this is a r...

In this episode of New York’s Finest: Retired & Unfiltered, we break down the growing reports that the NYPD’s Strategic Response Group (SRG) may be rebranded rather than dismantled despite campaign promises.

What changed?

During the campaign, Zohran Mamdani pushed rhetoric around dismantling SRG. But now, governing reality appears very different. Alongside Jessica Tisch, City Hall continues to rely heavily on SRG’s capabilities...

Is New York City heading down a dangerous financial path again?

In this episode, we break down the explosive proposal tied to Zohran Mamdani’s plan to delay pension payments—a move critics say echoes the same financial schemes that once pushed NYC to the brink of bankruptcy.

What does this mean for:

NYPD, FDNY, and municipal retirees?
Current city workers paying into the system?
The long-term stability of NYC’s pension funds?

We’re...

In episode 62 of the Executive Perspective, Ron and Rob investigate the latest assassination attempt on President Donald Trump. They examine the response to the threat at the White House Correspondence Association dinner.

They question whether the US Secret Service, the primary agency responsible for presidential security, has sufficient staffing for such an event. They also discuss the US Secret Service’s current mission of invest...