{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"National Police Association Podcast","title":"National Police Association Podcast with Guest, Dr. Josh McConkey, Physician, USAF Col. & Candidate ","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1842,"description":"Episode Overview\nIn this powerful episode, Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith sits down with Dr. Josh McConkey, an Air Force Colonel, ER doctor, and author of The Weight Behind the Spear, to discuss leadership, service, and the future of our country. From the emergency room to the battlefield, from classrooms to campaign trails, Dr. McConkey shares how true leadership means empowering others, holding people accountable, and restoring American values of duty and patriotism.\n\nKey Topics Covered\n\n1. The Weight Behind the Spear\nThe meaning behind Dr. McConkey’s leadership philosophy.\nWhy America’s greatest strength is its people — teachers, mentors, coaches, and families who give others confidence and direction.\nHow selfless leadership differs from ego-driven leadership.\n2. Teachers, Accountability, and America’s Youth\nThe decline of accountability in education and how it damages young people’s development.\nThe importance of restoring teacher authority and supporting classroom discipline.\nWhy teaching and policing are the two hardest — and most essential — jobs in America.\n3. Police Officers and School Resource Officers\nThe critical role of school resource officers in protecting students.\nHow removing officers from schools endangers educators and children alike.\nReal-world insights from an emergency physician who’s treated wounded officers.\n4. Tactical Medicine and Resiliency\nHow tactical combat casualty care (TCCC) training has saved countless law enforcement lives.\nThe growing threats of ambushes on police, firefighters, and paramedics.\nWhy resilience, adaptability, and critical thinking define both military and law enforcement excellence.\n5. Patriotism and Leadership\nThe uniquely American spirit of patriotism and why it matters.\nLessons from overseas about what sets U.S. service members apart.\nHow love of country fuels sacrifice, service, and moral clarity.\n6. From Combat Zone to Campaign Trail\nWhat inspired Dr. McConkey to run for Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina....","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/gU-brZq1Gm21YyE94essDL79z5Uk7gncxiqyucCIgqg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9jOTgx/NjVlNWM0MDNkZDQ0/MDdjMjgwYmQ2MzNk/M2Y5Ni5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}