- Posted January 26, 2026
From claims that the U.S. used “Star Wars” lasers to kidnap Venezuela’s President Maduro to debating the legal…
Lionel tackles crime as a “multi-derivative issue,” covering everything from societal and cultural impacts to legal procedures. This episode features raw, incredible stories from those on the front lines: Hear a retired police officer recall the horrific scenes of Brownsville, Brooklyn, and a former Chicago Police Detective describe being shot twice—including pulling a bullet out of his own head and walking away. Lionel analyzes the dark psychology and motivations of serial killers and takes bizarre, often hilarious, calls that try to lighten the intensity of this discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices