l Am Pitts Podcast

Early A.M. Thoughts: Why Me?

It is early in the AM and Dex is up with a heavy heart and thinking about all the men and women who died while in service to our great nation. Not only is he thinking about those who have passed over the last 20 years, he is wondering to himself, like he has done ever since being wounded in Iraq in 2005, why God decided to spare his life and not his brothers. Dex reads a soldiers last letter who died in combat in Vietnam and the letter of soldier who fought in Operation Anaconda in Afghanistan. Dex also reads a small snippet from his book "I Am Pitts" and urges his fellow veterans and American citizens to not forget the meaning of Memorial Day. For the rest of his life, Dex will carry with him the physical, mental and emotional scares from Iraq, but he will carry them with honor and pride in memory of those lost.

Memorial Day Weekend Reunion

*Explicit Language Warning* 

What better weekend than Memorial Day weekend for a reunion 15 years in the making. It has been 15 years since Randy, Josh and Dex have been together in the same place. The last time they were all together was in 2005 in Iraq. 15 years prior to this day, we were young soldiers in our early 20s ready to fight America's latest war. The three share memories of the war in Iraq and share memories of their fallen brothers on this somber and honorable weekend over a bottle of Larceny Bourbon. 

Where Do The Peacemakers Find Peace: Unlearning Chaos

Where do those who hold the thin blue line go when they need peace or an escape from the chaos of the streets? Dex describes his frustration with the last year and having everything that he loves and enjoys being taken over by the woke movement. Things such as church, sports, movies, tv shows, even video games, have sided with the radical left to bring down and demonize his beloved profession. Despite all the hostility towards him and his profession, Dex refuses to subscribe to the belief in safe spaces to be protected from people's mean words because he is not a triggered snowflake.  

Mind Yo Business

Dex is fresh out of Crack Barrel from his Military Order of the Purple Heart meeting and is amped up on black coffee, full of country fried steak and ready to let his voice be heard. The show starts with the story of the 4-31 Infantry Battalion soldiers who were killed and kidnapped in the triangle of death in Iraq in May of 2007. Dex pauses for a moment of silence for them and his fallen brother Sgt. Steven Packer who was KIA on May 17, 2007 while searching for his missing brothers. Dex rants about the economy, gas prices, and Americans abusing the system and using Covid as a reason to not return to work. Dex loves Candace Owens, but feels as though he needs to call her out on being a hypocrite. Lastly, Dex chimes in on the conflict between Israel and Palestine.

Interview with Kent Terry, brother of fallen Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry

Dex has the honor and privilege to interview Kent Terry, the brother of fallen Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry who was killed by drug mules while conducting a Bortac operation in Rio Rico, Arizona on December 15, 2010. His death has since been linked to the Fast and Furious scandal under the Obama Administration. It has been 10 years since Brian's tragic death, but the Terry family continues to fight for answers and for justice for their brother. 

Visit honorbrianterry.com to donate to the Brian Terry foundation and help keep Brian's memory and sacrifice alive.  

Stay Encouraged Peacemakers

How do law enforcement officers stay encouraged during this trying time? Dex has been battling his own struggles and questions why he continues to do this job, but rediscovers his passion for policing and the mission that God has set before him. Is the far-left's rush for justice starting to backfire? Derek Chauvin files motion for a new trial and the Atlanta Police Officer involved in the Rayshard Brooks shooting is reinstated. Dex hates to say that he told you so, but you all can now refer to him as Dextradamus!

Derek Chauvin And The Angry Mob

Dex gives his opinion on the Derek Chauvin verdict. Dex visits the Minneapolis Police Departments 4th Precinct to do a patch swap on his way back from North Dakota, but decides that is a bad ideal. Dex also address the Ma'Khia Bryant shooting incident and how officers are damned if they do and damned if they don't.  

I love my job, but it does not love me

Dex describes his love for the profession of policing, but also his frustrations with the current climate towards law enforcement in America. Dex struggles with his love of the job, serving God and the community, but also serving his family. How do you walk away from a job that you love? How do you decide to stay and ride it out? How do you know when it is time to move on and find another career? 

Veterans Guardian VA Claim

Dex details his reoccurring dreams from Iraq and his 16 year struggle with PTSD. Dex discusses and reviews his recent experience with Veterans Guardian VA Claim Consulting. If you are a veteran or know a veteran struggling with the VA to be fairly compensated please visit vetsguardian.com 

 

 

The Conversation

A moment of silence for LMPD Officer Hassan Hassan. Dex revisits the issue of the fatal D.C. car jacking by two young, black, juvenile, females and how they are pretty much walking away without really suffering the consequences of their actions. Dex talks about the traffic stop of the U.S. Army officer who was stopped and peppered sprayed by two Virginia Officers. Lastly, Dex talks briefly about his three hour conversation he had with a protestor at 6th and Jefferson.