S4 Episode 16: Power & Respect
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With renowned investigative journalist Gus Garcia-Roberts we explore the deep-seated corruption that plagued Long Island's law enforcement, detailed in his book, "Jimmy the King: Murder, Vice, and the Reign of a Dirty Cop." Gus takes us behind the scenes of one of the most shocking tales of police corruption in recent history, centering on James Burke, a former police chief whose career was steeped in scandal, crime, and abuse of power. From secret deals with criminals to the internal failings of the police force, this episode uncovers the dark truths that lie beneath the surface of law enforcement.
Gus Garcia-Roberts is a sports-focused investigative reporter for The Washington Post. He's worked on investigative teams for Newsday, the Los Angeles Times and USA Today. He was a member of the Newsday team that was a finalist for the 2014 Pulitzer Prize for Public Service for its series on hidden police misconduct on the eastern end of Long Island. He is the co-author of "Blood Sport: A-Rod and the Quest to End Baseball's Steroid Era" and author of "Jimmy the King: Murder, Vice, and the Rise of a Dirty Cop," published May 2022.
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