Under Investigation: Stories Beyond the Badge

Promotions and Paulie with Trainer Mike

Trainer Mike is back in the studio, and you already knowthat means two things: big laughs and even bigger heart. In this episode, we dive into the growing partnership between the Minnesota Wild [https://www.nhl.com/wild/] and Soldiers 6 [https://www.soldiers6.com/], highlighting the incredible impact they’re making together for veterans and first responders. Trainer Mike also shares some exciting personal news abouthis recent promotion at the police department, and yes, we celebrate it the only way we know how. We shine a spotlight on Paulie, a special Soldiers 6 dog who’s ready to find his Battle Buddy, and the story behind his journey will hityou right in the chest. Of course, it wouldn’t be a Trainer Mike episode withoutsome good‑natured teasing. Let’s just say the conversation takes a turn toward his love life, and the laughter speaks for itself. Ladies… he’s wondering where you’re at. A mix of mission, meaning, and mischief… this one has itall. Remember to like and follow us on our social media pages foradditional content and to interact with our hosts! Website ⁠WeAreUnderInvestigation.com⁠ [WeAreUnderInvestigation.com] Facebook ⁠fb.com/weareunderinvestigation/⁠ [fb.com/weareunderinvestigation/] X (Twitter) ⁠https://x.com/WeAreUnderInv⁠ [https://x.com/WeAreUnderInv] TikTok ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@weareunderinvestigation⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@weareunderinvestigation]

Times Are a Changing

Mike and Brant pick up their ongoing conversation about theripple effects of furloughed TSA employees, looking beyond headlines to the real families and real stress behind the situation. From there, they shift into a candid discussion about how the landscape of law enforcement applicants has changed in recent years, including the motivations, the expectations, and the challenges facing new hires stepping into the profession today. Remember to like and follow us on our social media pages for additional content and to interact with our hosts! Website ⁠WeAreUnderInvestigation.com⁠ [WeAreUnderInvestigation.com] Facebook ⁠fb.com/weareunderinvestigation/⁠ [fb.com/weareunderinvestigation/] X (Twitter) ⁠https://x.com/WeAreUnderInv⁠ [https://x.com/WeAreUnderInv] TikTok ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@weareunderinvestigation⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@weareunderinvestigation]

What Is Going On with the TSA?

Mike and Brant dig into the real impact of the TSA situation, including how the loss of income has hit Brant’s family. Brant talks about his recent work travel and what he has seen firsthand, while Mike shares his thoughts as someone looking ahead to retirement in the next few years and watching these challenges unfold from a different angle. Is Mike burned out? Remember to like and follow us on our social media pages for additional content and to interact with our hosts! Website WeAreUnderInvestigation.com [WeAreUnderInvestigation.com] Facebook fb.com/weareunderinvestigation/ [fb.com/weareunderinvestigation/] X (Twitter) https://x.com/WeAreUnderInv [https://x.com/WeAreUnderInv] TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@weareunderinvestigation [https://www.tiktok.com/@weareunderinvestigation]

You don't have to stay in the darkness! Bridget returns with an update.

Bridget returns to give us an update from her August 2025 appearance where she talked about her addiction to alcohol and suicide attempts (go listen to that one if you haven't already). She is a perfect example of strong determination and not having to stay in the darkness. Remember to like and follow us on our social media pages for additional content and to interact with our hosts! ⁠www.weareunderinvestigation.com⁠ [http://www.weareunderinvestigation.com] Facebook ⁠fb.com/weareunderinvestigation⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/weareunderinvestigation/] X (Twitter) ⁠https://x.com/WeAreUnderInv⁠ [https://x.com/WeAreUnderInv] TikTok ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@weareunderinvestigation⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@weareunderinvestigation] Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/we_are_under_investigation] https://www.instagram.com/we_are_under_investigation [https://www.instagram.com/we_are_under_investigation]

Do We Dare Talk About Immigration? Yep.

Mike and Brant sit down for a conversation that many othershave avoided for a long time. It is a topic that stirs emotions, divides communities, and shapes real lives, yet rarely gets talked about with honesty and respect. In this episode, they wade into the complicated world of immigration, not to argue or take sides, but to explore the human stories, the unseen pressures, and the realities they have witnessed over decades in law enforcement.  Remember to like and follow us on our social media pages foradditional content and to interact with our hosts! www.weareunderinvestigation.com [http://www.weareunderinvestigation.com] Facebook fb.com/weareunderinvestigation [https://www.facebook.com/weareunderinvestigation/] X (Twitter) https://x.com/WeAreUnderInv [https://x.com/WeAreUnderInv] TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@weareunderinvestigation [https://www.tiktok.com/@weareunderinvestigation] Instagram https://www.instagram.com/we_are_under_investigation [https://www.instagram.com/we_are_under_investigation]