From the Beat to the Broadcast: A Conversation with John McGinness
From the Beat to the Broadcast: A Conversation with John McGinness  
Podcast: The Sheriff's Mic: Cleared to Talk with Sheriff Kory Honea
Published On: Sat May 10 2025
Description: In its inaugural episode, Sheriff Honea sits down with someone who’s walked the walk and now talks the talk, former Sacramento County Sheriff and KFBK radio host, John McGinness. Sheriff Honea and John discuss several topics, including how community engagement has evolved, how important public trust is in law enforcement and the shift in the pendulum over the years, and the challenges with traditional media engagement and why podcasts have become an important tool in communicating with a broader audience. Feel free to share your comments, thoughts or suggestions for future podcasts at SheriffsMic@ButteCounty.net.