Hold the Line with Mike Solan

Mike Solan
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Hold the Line with Mike Solan is an in depth long form discussion into the politics that surround and impact law enforcement. Mike Solan is a national law enforcement expert and the President of the Seattle Police Officers Guild. His reasonable approach to public safety has earned Mike accolades and the trust of law enforcement nationwide.

  1. JAN 27

    Episode 49: Are the Twin Cities Becoming Seattle 2.0?

    Déjà vu, anyone? Mike is joined by St. Paul Police Federation President Mark Ross to break down the unsettling parallels between the turmoil unfolding in Minnesota’s Twin Cities and Seattle’s 2020 “Summer of Love.” Strap in as they peel back the layers and shine a light on what’s really driving the chaos.

    45 min

  2. JAN 6

    LEADing Seattle off a Cliff

    Dive into the drama! In this gripping episode, Seattle descends into utter chaos as the Seattle Police Officers' Guild (SPOG) drops a bombshell statement, fiercely opposing City Attorney Erika Evans' bold policy on open-air drug use. Links: https://x.com/spog1952/status/2008035698696388910?s=43 https://x.com/jasonrantz/status/2008302589411008701/photo/1 https://leadbureau.org/lead/https https://clerk.seattle.gov/search/ordinances/126896 https://mynorthwest.com/mynorthwest-politics/seattle-mayor-policy/4182684

    13 min

  3. 12/31/2025

    Rob Saka: The Hypocrite

    In this explosive episode, Mike pulls back the curtain on the backstage chaos that fueled the controversial approval of the SPOG contract—and exposes Seattle City Council member Rob Saka's shameless hypocrisy in a no-holds-barred takedown. Links:  https://x.com/thehoffather/status/1991201667715592392?s=43 https://harrell.seattle.gov/2025/12/11/mayor-harrell-signs-new-police-contact-to-permanently-expand-care-department-strengthen-accountability-and-improve-recruitment/ https://www.seattlechannel.org/videos?videoid=x182886 https://x.com/jasonrantz/status/1999146706253001102?s=43

    27 min

  4. 11/23/2025

    Pierce County is in Peril

    Mike welcomes Pierce County Deputy Sheriff’s Independent Guild President, Shaun Darby and Community Advocate Annie Jolie to discuss the impending implosion of the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office and their desperate struggle to recruit and retain deputies.

    53 min

  5. 10/21/2025

    Why Portland is a Dumpster Fire

    In this episode, Mike sits down with Aaron Schmautz, President of The Portland Police Association to discuss Portland’s long running affair with ANTIFA. How recent high profile events have impacted Portland cops, how ANTIFA’s violence affects public safety, and why they target independent journalists like @MrAndyNgo, @KatieDaviscourt, @nicksortor, @choeshow, and @camhigby.

    1h 13m

  6. 09/10/2025

    The Consent Decree is Terminated

    In this episode, Mike welcomes back Bob Scales from Police Strategies to discuss the termination of the Seattle Police Department’s Federal Consent Decree.  They dive deep into the grift of consent decrees and the efforts being taken to reform the process. Links: Hardpressed: https://www.hardpressed-info.com/federal-judge-ends-seattle-pd-oversight-now-what/ Mayor Harrell’s statement: https://harrell.seattle.gov/2025/09/03/city-of-seattle-and-seattle-police-successfully-exit-consent-decree-marking-new-chapter-of-accountability-and-community-partnership/

    1h 4m

  7. 08/19/2025

    The Truth Behind Trump's D.C. Takeover

    In this episode, Mike sits down with D.C. Police Union Chairman, Gregg Pemberton to discuss the TRUTH behind Trump’s federal takeover of Washington D.C.’s Metropolitan police department.  What were the causes and what it means for public safety across the nation.

    37 min

  8. 06/19/2025

    Cam Higby: ANTIFA’s War on the Media

    In this episode Mike welcomes independent journalist @CamHigby to discuss his recent assault and ANTIFA’s war on the media and what that means for public safety. Links: https://abcnews.go.com/US/california-lawmakers-introduce-legislation-ban-law-enforcement-wearing/story?id=122900904 https://x.com/scott_wiener/status/1934619315078418895?s=43 https://x.com/camhigby/status/1934135321882664985?s=43 https://x.com/camhigby/status/1934828444350861715?s=43 https://x.com/katiedaviscourt/status/1934813485319459032?s=43 https://x.com/choeshow/status/1934842947469758572?s=43

    1h 5m
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Hold the Line with Mike Solan is an in depth long form discussion into the politics that surround and impact law enforcement. Mike Solan is a national law enforcement expert and the President of the Seattle Police Officers Guild. His reasonable approach to public safety has earned Mike accolades and the trust of law enforcement nationwide.

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  • Creator
    Mike Solan
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    48
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
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