# Radley Balko on The No Agenda Show

Radley Balko comes up in 3 chapters across 3 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from August 2013 to July 2026.

- **Chapters:** 3
- **Episodes:** 3
- **Discussed:** August 2013 – July 2026
- **Related topics:** [Police Militarization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/police-militarization.md), [Swat](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/swat.md), [Mac Address](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mac-address.md), [Stop And Frisk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stop-and-frisk.md)

## Chapters 1–3 of 3

### Police Militarization and the Rise of the Warrior Cop

- **Episode:** [1890: Flock Off!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1890-flock-off.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-30
- **Time:** 1:31:49–1:37:23
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1890-flock-off/chapter/police-militarization-and-the-rise-of-the-warrior-cop.md

The discussion explores the militarization of local police forces, citing the book "Rise of the Warrior Cop" by Radley Balko. The hosts question why small towns require Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles and advanced surveillance drones. They also explain how Flock cameras can potentially capture phone MAC addresses to track individuals even when they are not driving.

Keywords: mrap, [police militarization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/police-militarization.md), [radley balko](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radley-balko.md), surveillance drones, [mac address](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mac-address.md), warrior cop

### SWAT Team Proliferation, Rise of the Warrior Cop

- **Episode:** [673: Imperial News](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/673-imperial-news.md)
- **Published:** 2014-11-27
- **Time:** 41:34–45:40
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/673-imperial-news/chapter/swat-team-proliferation-rise-of-the-warrior-cop.md

An Economist report on the rise of SWAT teams in the United States is featured, citing Radley Balko's research. The segment highlights the transition from SWAT being used for hostage situations to being used for routine drug warrants. The hosts express concern over the "Warrior Cop" mentality and the use of military-grade equipment against civilians.

Keywords: [swat](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/swat.md), [radley balko](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radley-balko.md), [police militarization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/police-militarization.md), drug warrants, flashbang

### Militarization of Police, Race and Surveillance

- **Episode:** [538: War on Weed](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/538-war-on-weed.md)
- **Published:** 2013-08-11
- **Time:** 54:52–57:54
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/538-war-on-weed/chapter/militarization-of-police-race-and-surveillance.md

The hosts discuss comments by Professor James Peterson regarding the long-standing physical surveillance of poor communities and people of color. This leads to a discussion of Radley Balko's book "Rise of the Warrior Cop" and how federal grants have led to the militarization of local police departments.

Keywords: james peterson, [stop and frisk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stop-and-frisk.md), [radley balko](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radley-balko.md), [swat](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/swat.md), [police militarization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/police-militarization.md)

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