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Real American Blue - Because Not Everything Is Black & White

Real American Blue is a Video Podcast to discuss the current trends, issues and everything else involving today’s Law Enforcement Community. Your host, Robert “Curly” Flanagan is a retired Arizona Law Enforcement Officer. Curly has 27 years in Law Enforcement, 23 plus years with the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office retiring as a sergeant, moving on to Arizona Department of Transportation enforcing Commercial Vehicle Laws. During his time with MCSO, he was a Patrol Deputy, a Detective for 16 years working all types of cases like Burglaries, Robberies, Fraud, Sex Crimes, and specialized in Auto Theft Cases. He was promoted to Patrol Sergeant two years prior to retirement. The show will bring forward guests who range from Politicians, Victims, Law Enforcement Officials, and even an occasional “Bad Guy”

From the Front Lines to the Microphone: Real Insight with Rich Bricklin.

Rich Bricklin joins the show with over 25 years of public safety experience, including 18 years in patrol with the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office. A former Deputy of the Year and multi-time Life Saving award recipient, Bricklin served in the Criminal Intelligence Division's Counter Terrorism Unit and was a long-time member of the Hostage/Crisis Negotiations Unit. His diverse background includes working as a district detective, community relations officer, and a training instructor for verbal de-escalation and hostage procedures. Additionally, he holds advanced certifications in threat assessment and crime prevention. Prior to his law enforcement career, Bricklin spent eight years as a truck engineer and wildland firefighter for the Rural Metro Fire Department. He retired in late 2024 after a highly decorated 34-year sworn career protecting life and property.

Upcoming Shows and Events

October 25, 2026 - 3:00 PM MST

Ltc William "Bill" Steele (Ret) Author/ "Requisite Leaders"

LTC William R. Steele (Ret.): decorated combat pilot, defense executive behind lifesaving body armor, Sheriff’s Posse Commander, pilot, patent holder & author.

October 28, 2026 - 10:00 AM MST

Liz Collin, Author, Journalist and Producer of The Fall of Minneapolis

Liz Collin is a multi-Emmy Award-winning investigative journalist, news anchor, author, and podcast host based in Minnesota. Producer of the documentary "The Fall of Minneapolis

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Rick D’Amico — a legendary broadcaster

Join legendary broadcaster Rick D’Amico for stories from 50+ years in radio & TV, covering major events, Arizona news, family, and life beyond the camera.

November 1, 2026 - 3:00 PM MST

Arizona Supreme Court Justice Clint Bolick

The Real American Blue team sits down with Clint Bolick, Arizona Supreme Court justice appointed in 2016. A former Institute for Justice co-founder, he focuses on libertarian legal causes and authoring books.

November 8, 2026 - 3:00 PM MST

Hessam Rahimian on Islam-The Effect on America

Hessam Rahimian is an Iranian-born entrepreneur, MCSO volunteer deputy, and CEO of Zahra Capital. Founder of Iran Liberty Foundation & advocate for freedom.

October 18, 2026 - 5:34 PM MST

Special Note: Due to YouTube Censorship, Follow us for all the videos on Rumble

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The World of Online Harassment

Online targeting and free speech create complex legal and operational challenges at the intersection of modern technology and Arizona's First Amendment limits.

--Robert Curly Flanagan

My Opinion on Flock Cameras

Flock cameras don't prevent crime—they help solve it. Surveillance is already everywhere; if privacy is your concern, advocate for laws to protect your data.

- Robert Curly Flanagan