Join hosts Daryll Triplett and Jeff Plair as they kick off the series with a deep dive into the crucial topic of staying calm during intense situations. In this inaugural episode, they discuss practical tips and real-life scenarios from their combined 44 years of law enforcement experience. Gain insights on managing stress, making split-second decisions, and maintaining professionalism under pressure. Don't miss this insightful and engaging conversation that bridges the gap between law enforcement and the community.

S1 E1 Staying Calm During Intense Situations

We’re honored to welcome Michael Letts to today’s episode of "Let’s Just Talk!" with host Kathryn Raaker. Michael is a leading expert on political and current events and serves as the Founder and President of In-Vest USA, a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting law enforcement and first responders by providing free bulletproof vests and essential equipment to communities nationwide.

In this episode, Michael shares his insights on the growing challenges faced by police and first responders, including recent attacks, public sentiment, and political rhetoric. He also offers practical solutions for strengthening community support and ensuring the safety of those who serve on the front lines.

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We’re honored to welcome Michael Letts to today’s episode of "Let’s Just Talk!" with host Kathryn Raaker. Michael is a leading expert on political and current events and serves as the Founder and President of In-Vest USA, a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting law enforcement and first responders by providing free bulletproof vests and essential equipment to communities nationwide.
In this episode, Michael shares his insights on the growing challenges faced by police and first responders, including recent attacks, public sentiment, and political rhetoric. He also offers practical solutions for strengthening community support and ensuring the safety of those who serve on the front lines.

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“The Thin Blue Line” is more than a song—it’s a promise made in uniform. Through acoustic storytelling and rising rock intensity, this track captures the daily duty, sacrifice, and inner strength of law enforcement officers. From first call to final shift, this is the music of the peacekeepers. It honors the living, the fallen, and the families who wait in the quiet. A powerful anthem for those who hold the line when it matters most.

The Thin Blue Line (Honor Worn in Black and Blue)

"Signal Fires" is a song born from disaster and hope. Inspired by the courageous men and women who search through smoke, rubble, and ruin to save lives, the lyrics capture the grit and grace of responders who light fires of hope when the world goes dark. Whether in collapsed buildings or floodwaters, this song honors those who answer every faint call for help—and never give up.

Signal Fires (Hope Carries in the Smoke)

“Answered the Call” is a heartfelt country ballad honoring the brave men and women who serve as law enforcement officers, firefighters, paramedics, and EMTs. Through faith, courage, and sacrifice, these everyday heroes walk into danger so others can live. This song is a tribute to their selflessness and the divine calling they answer every day—with Jesus as their guide and strength.

Dedicated to those who stand the line and carry us when we can’t carry ourselves.

Thank you for your service. You are not forgotten.

Answered the Call

In this powerful episode of Echo Valor, David Burnell sits down with longtime friend and seasoned law enforcement officer, federal agent, military veteran, and mental health professional Jeffrey Denning. Together, they unpack the realities of crisis response, the cumulative toll of trauma, and the tools needed to stay grounded in the face of overwhelming events.

From frontline experiences in Iraq to critical incident stress debriefings after officer-involved shootings, Jeffrey shares practical strategies for pre-incident preparation, managing acute stress, and long-term self-care. The discussion covers primary, secondary, and tertiary trauma, how first responders and families are impacted by tragedy, and why sleep, exercise, connection, and gratitude are essential for healing.

Whether you are in law enforcement, EMS, the military, or simply navigating today’s chaotic world, this episode offers wisdom, actionable insights, and hope. Learn why “healing hurts, but helping heals”—and how to prevent isolation, find community, and keep your mental armor strong.

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Glen Gilbert welcomes retired law enforcement officer and author, Glen Williams, for a candid conversation about life after the uniform. After 26 years on the front line, Williams discovered his toughest battles began when he put the badge away. He opens up about the toll of his service, detailing his struggle with PTSD, enduring two divorces, and nearly losing himself to unhealthy coping mechanisms before finding the tools to rebuild his life from the inside out. This is an essential discussion for both men and women seeking relationship wisdom and a deeper understanding of the silent struggles faced by those in high-risk, trauma-exposed professions.

Williams dives into the pivotal moments and recovery tools that helped him, emphasizing the critical role of self-accountability and making conscious decisions in every moment. He shares his personal journey of dismantling the walls he built for protection, learning to embrace vulnerability as a strength, and leveraging the power of open communication to bridge the emotional gaps in relationships. Glen Williams, author of Bridging the Gap, inspires listeners to find a new purpose outside of their careers, reminding everyone that their most important legacy will always be with their family.

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Join Glen as he delves into the complexities of modern relationships, focusing on seasoned adults. Through insightful conversations with experts and real-life stories, this podcast provides invaluable wisdom to help men in their prime lead, provide, and protect within their relationships. Whether you're navigating marriage, long-term partnerships, or rediscovering single life, tune in for candid discussions that empower you to build stronger, healthier connections.

The views and opinions expressed in "The Glen Gilbert Connection" are solely those of the host and guests and do not reflect the official policy or position of any other individuals, organizations, or entities. The content is for informational purposes only and not intended as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified health provider with questions regarding medical conditions or relationships.

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From The Badge to The Ring: Relationships After Traumatic Events

This upbeat song by Dr. Lach blends humor, heart, and real medical wisdom: when you hear hoofbeats, think horses first… but don’t forget the zebras. It honors the medics, nurses, EMTs, paramedics, and doctors who get sick like everyone else but never complain; who rely on evidence before panic; who know that most problems are common ones—until suddenly they’re not.

Underneath the Western beat is a tribute to the timeless partnership between human judgment and modern technology. The lyrics nod lovingly to AI as the “new kid in the room,” ready to help when cases get strange, labs don’t match the story, or the diagnosis doesn’t fit the hoofprints.

This is a song for every provider who has worked the midnight shift, made the tough call, trusted the science, and kept on riding.

A heroic, fun, fast-paced celebration of medicine, horses, zebras… and the people who keep us alive.

When We Hear Hoofbeats - and Heartbeats

Fraternal Order of Police, Silicon Valley Lodge 52 is dedicated to promoting and protecting members’ rights through strong representation, constantly working towards improving their safety and quality of life. Lodge 52 members work to improve their local community through volunteer support and financial assistance.

Lodge 52 was founded upon a foundation of unity, integrity and leadership. We are an active participant in law enforcement labor issues on the local, state and national levels.

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Most of my music centers on Jesus Christ and God’s amazing grace. I primarily write in the Country Christian style, but every now and then I like to branch out when the mood strikes. You might hear touches of alternative Christian rock (I did grow up in the ’60s and ’70s), contemporary gospel, or even a hint of bluegrass gospel along the way. From time to time, I also step outside faith-based music into modern bluegrass or country.

One of my current projects is an album inspired by poems I wrote to my wife while she was deployed during Desert Storm in 1991. After all these years, I’m finally adapting them into songs — a project that’s been close to my heart for decades.

I was fortunate to play bass and sometimes piano in my late teens and early twenties for a country gospel group known as The Gospel Crusaders. We performed primarily at churches across Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, North Carolina, and Tennessee. Then life happened, and I stepped away from performing for almost 50 years. During this time, I started focusing more on writing lyrics and music. In 2017, I picked up my mandolin and joined God’s Country in Largo, Florida. The group disbanded in 2023 when several members moved out of state, but we’re planning a reunion performance in 2026.

Even when I venture beyond my main focus of sharing the gospel through song, I strive to keep my lyrics honest, heartfelt, and sometimes just plain fun. Believe it or not, I’m not in this to make money — I write as an outlet to share the stories and experiences of life over the past 70 years. I write the lyrics for most of my songs, though I’ve been blessed to collaborate with a few talented friends along the way.

I use Studio One to produce my music and have built a large library of loops over the years. Some vocals are mine; others are performed by friends. And yes, I also use AI-generated voices or enhancements to vocals when needed.  I am in my 7th decade on earth and my voice doesn’t have the range it once had, plus I don’t have immediate access to female vocalists.  There’s a lot of debate about AI in music, but for me, the goal has never changed — to spread God’s love and joy. Technology is simply a tool, much like the studio innovations that have shaped music for the past fifty years.

In today’s music, many well-known and touring artists now use pre-recorded tracks and digital stems during live concerts to fill out harmonies, recreate orchestral parts, or trigger sound effects — it’s all part of modern performance. Whether it’s a backing track on stage or an AI vocal line in the studio, the heart behind the music still matters most.

I don’t believe AI will ever replace real musicians, but those who learn to embrace it and use it to enhance their craft will continue to flourish in the music industry.

I play bass, trumpet, guitar, piano, mandolin, and I’m currently working to get up to speed on the fiddle. You may not agree with my take on AI, and that’s okay. My purpose isn’t profit — it’s to share the message of God’s love through whatever tools I have, whether that’s a guitar, a loop, or an algorithm that helps me clean up a mix.

As W. Edwards Deming once said,
“It is not necessary to change. Survival is not mandatory.”

Technology will keep evolving, and so will we. My greatest hope is that one of these songs touches someone’s heart or makes a difference in their life. If God can use even one of them to do that, then I’ve accomplished what I set out to do.

God bless you all.

Kathryn Raaker hosts a nationally syndicated magazine format radio program on AM/FM, Internet streaming, and on her free iTunes App. The show features topics for today’s audience. Whether it is a guest talking about the newest technology, politics, health, or other topics, it is all about informing her listeners. Kathryn has been in broadcasting for almost 30 years and is featured on the Wilkins Radio Networks, Fairfax Radio Network, W4Cy & W4Vet Networks, and WVFR AM out of Pittsburg. So tune into "Let’s Just Talk! Radio" to be informed and entertained!

Cinematic spoken-word reflections on war, service, and the human cost of duty—told with raw honesty and reverence.

Tony Toscano is a nationally recognized movie critic and film historian who has been reviewing films for over 4 decades. Tony grew up in Southern California, just outside Los Angeles.

While attending Jr. High School, Toscano began writing a weekly movie review column for his school paper. Directly because of his weekly column, Tony was asked to write a film review column for the San Gabriel Valley Tribune and a music review column for “The record Collector's Journal.”

Always interested in television and film, it’s no surprise Tony's first job was a disc jockey at his hometown radio station and began to review films and interview celebrities as a regular feature of his radio show and “Talking Pictures” was born.

Moving from Los Angeles to Utah to co-host a morning radio show on Utah's KABE FM 107, his film reviews were heard once a week and became a staple of the popular morning program.

Toscano began taking live calls from listeners and discussing current movies.

In 1996 Tony made the jump from radio and newspapers to television as the film critic on CBS in Salt Lake City, and then to KJZZ TV where he hosted the popular "Movie Review Show" and then his own production, "Talking Pictures."

In 2002 Tony was honored with his first Emmy Award as “Best Discussion Program.” In 2007 Toscano received his 2nd Emmy for hosting Talking Pictures.

Taking his award winning program coast to coast, Toscano has been able to syndicate Talking Pictures to over 65 million households around the USA and in nearly 120 countries worldwide.

In May of 2008 “Talking Pictures” moved to ABC-4 and Utah’s CW-30.

Toscano is also the film reviewer and entertainment guru for ABC-4’s “Good Morning Utah" and “Midday."

Additionally, Tony is heard on a number of radio stations across the US, including I Heart Radio's  top- rated “Morning Zoo with Frankie and Jess” on 97.1 ZHT in Salt Lake City, where his reviews have been heard for nearly 2 decades.

His fellow reviewers regard Tony as "one of the country’s best celebrity interviewers." As his in-depth conversations with such notable stars as George Clooney, Harrison Ford, Angelina Jolie, Steven Spielberg, Jeff Goldblum, Gwyneth Paltrow and Denzel Washington show a different and more relaxed side of celebrities.

In 2006 Toscano co-hosted the acclaimed series “Hot Topics” for Atlanta’s ABC affiliate WSB TV.

Working with Utah students in apprenticeships and internship programs, Tony is instrumental in instructing qualified and deserving students in the art of television production.

Tony Toscano is member in good standing of the Broadcast Film Critics Association (BFCA), a former board member of the Salt Lake City Film Center and the founder of the Utah Film Critics Society.

When not previewing, reviewing or interviewing Tony can be found somewhere in the mountains of Utah stream fishing or at his BBQ.

Alternative Talk 1150AM is unlike any other talk radio format in the Seattle Radio Market. Hosts on the station cover a wide variety of topics, including natural health, personal and financial growth, pet wellness, the psychic realm, issues important to today’s busy woman, and even foreign language programming to serve the area’s large Russian and Chinese speaking communities. Alternative Talk 1150 is proud to pioneer such unique and diverse talk radio subjects. The station brings a variety of perspectives to the Puget Sound airwaves with talk radio that touches on seldom covered subject matter.

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