John Macari

The Finest Unfiltered

Retired NYPD Lieutenant

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Aug. 27, 2026

Chaos inside NYPD with Lt. John Macara

Send us Fan Mail A police officer can be cleared for a shooting in a deadly-force fight, but still face prison for trying to control a suspect without firing a gun. That’s the core contradiction we dig into with retired NYPD Lieutenant John Macara and host of NYPD Unfiltered. We walk through the NYPD’s staffing and morale spiral: fewer applicants, faster exits, and a “10 is the new 20” mindset that turns a once-proud career into a short stop before the next job. We also talk about how ...
Guest: John Macari