Season 2, Episode 21; Interim Chief Jackie Stepp, Capt. Evan Coward, SPO II Carrie Lee with Ayden and Carson, participants in the JPA, and the History Minute with Hannah Silberman
Podcast:APD Pod Squad Published On: Thu Jul 02 2026 Description: Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Interim Chief Jackie Stepp lays out the APD organizational changes being implemented. Name changes, division realignment, and the return of the Housing Authority unit.With June being National Camping Month, hardcore camper Captain Evan Coward joins me. I’ll ask the tough questions, like, “Do you prefer your marshmallows lightly roasted or burnt to a crisp?” The Junior Police Academy just wrapped up a fun week, and two of the participants will join me to discuss: Ayden and Carson, along with Senior Police Officer Carrie Lee.And, Hannah Silberman returns for another History Minute, as we go back to July 3rd, 1951, and what was described as “the worst traffic in Asheville’s history.” We’re no strangers to traffic jams, so this must’ve been a doozy!