SPECIAL GUEST: Former Police Officer, Drew.
A teen stabs another to death—and gets house arrest. His community raises over $400,000, buying him a new car and a home. What message are we sending to our youth? That murder is just a mistake you can crowdfund your way out of?
In this episode, Ryan sits down with former police officer and current school security director, Drew, for an honest conversation about youth violence, race, and the dangerous line between support and enabling.
⚠️ We talk about:
The Karmelo Anthony case and community responses to violent crime
The Current Dallas school shooting and recognizing patterns in youth violence
Race, culture, and how public reactions shape accountability
What real prevention and support should look like
This conversation is uncomfortable—and that’s the point.
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Time Codes ⏱️/ Topics: 00:00 Introduction: The Culture of Violence01:02 Welcome to Stay in the Gray Podcast01:40 Guest Introduction and Show Setup02:26 Diving into Controversial Topics02:41 Focusing on Local Stories03:15 The Case of Teen Violence04:28 Cultural Responses to Crime13:23 Guest's Professional Background17:04 Police Perspective on Racial Issues34:42 Community Response to Violence39:37 Local School Shooting Incident41:15 Details of the Incident44:11 Discussion on Cultural and Social Factors44:55 Role of Parenting and Male Role Models47:51 Influence of Media and Music59:18 Law Enforcement and Community Response01:17:56 Final Thoughts and Call for Accountability
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