"medical neglect"
3 episodes tagged with this keyword
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Mark Koernke discussed a tragic case of a woman who died in Macomb County jail after being incarcerated for late child support payments, highlighting systemic medical neglect in custody. He covered federal warnings to gun dealers about cannabis users, the marijuana legalization debate and its impact on the prison-industrial complex, and conducted an extended segment on firearms including unique pistol calibers (.32 Magnum, .44 and .45 AutoMag), hunting pistols (XP-100, Thompson Contender), and a caller discussion about the .40 S&W versus 9mm debate in law enforcement. He reviewed sales and equipment from military surplus retailers and discussed Trump's relationship with law enforcement.
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Mark Koernke discussed the decline of small businesses and local commerce, then shifted to urgent fundraising needs for the broadcast network, explaining the financial crisis threatening the show's continuation. The episode featured extensive discussion of Edgar Steele's death in prison and detailed accounts of prison conditions, medical neglect, and systemic abuse within the correctional system. Callers contributed to the fundraising effort while the host emphasized the importance of listener support for maintaining the network's satellite feed and low-power station affiliates.
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Mark Koernke discussed a bus trip to Washington D.C. on July 12th organized by James at RTR News Media, with seats available at $99 round trip ($75 if fully booked), departing from Michigan on July 11th. He reviewed AR-15 5.45x39 upper receivers from Olympic Arms and Smith & Wesson, criticizing their use of 16-inch barrels instead of standard 20-inch configurations. Dave from New York provided a detailed report on Kenneth Pye, a man being held at Clare County Jail in Michigan without proper booking procedures, allegedly being denied necessary medical care including a CPAP respirator and blood pressure medication, and urged listeners to contact the sheriff and jail with complaints. Callers George and Steve reported on police brutality incidents, including forced blood draws in Austin and assaults on Native American gatherings and rainbow gatherings in Wyoming and Michigan, with Koernke warning these were coordinated preparatory actions by federal agencies.