Corey 's Corner
Step inside Corey’s Corner — where experience, truth, and leadership collide. Hosted by Corey Pegues a retired NYPD Executive , Army Veteran, best-selling Author, and Community Advocate, this podcast brings raw, unfiltered conversations about law enforcement, politics, and public safety.
Weekly episodes will feature a deep dive with change-makers, elected officials, and thought leaders and community advocates on the front lines of policy and justice. Straight from the New York City streets to national headlines, Corey keeps it right, personal, and unapologetically honest.
🎧 Real talk. Right leadership. Real New York.
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Episodes
29 episodes
Common Sense Leadership: Robert E. Cornegy Jr. on Policy, Cannabis Equity & MWBEs
In this episode of Corey’s Corner, retired NYPD executive Corey Pegues sits down with Robert E. Cornegy Jr., founder and principal of 610 Collective and former two-term New York City Council Member, for a wide-ranging conversation on leadership...
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Episode 29
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1:00:12
Khari Edwards: Service, Loss, Leadership, and the Fight for Brooklyn
On this episode of Corey’s Corner, retired NYPD executive Corey Pegues sit down with Khari Edwards, a C-suite executive, lifelong public servant, and community advocate whose work has shaped healthcare, social justice, and public leadership acr...
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Episode 28
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52:49
Reimagining Homeownership: Co-Living, Co-Ownership & Building Wealth
On this episode of Corey’s Corner, retired NYPD executive Corey Pegues sits down with Nikki Merkerson, Community Development and Housing Specialist, real estate investor, and developer, to explore new pathways to homeownership and wealth...
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Episode 27
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55:45
Law, Power & Accountability: The Right Conversation on Policing with Eric Sanders
In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Corey’s Corner, the conversation goes beyond headlines and into the heart of policing, law, and accountability. Retired NYPD executive Corey Pegues sits down with civil rights attorney and former ...
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Episode 26
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1:09:57
Preparing for the Future: Assemblyman Clyde Vanel on AI, Innovation, and Equity
In this episode of Corey’s Corner, retired NYPD executive Corey Pegues sits down with Clyde Vanel, a Queens native whose work lives at the intersection of policy, technology, entrepreneurship, and community empowerment.As Chair of the As...
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Episode 25
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1:08:35
Leading with Intention: Dr. Crystal Bonds Speaks
In this powerful and personal episode, the conversation is rooted in friendship, purpose, and a lifelong commitment to education.Retired NYPD executive Corey Pegues sits down with his longtime friend and high school classmate Dr. C...
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Episode 24
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1:11:34
Civil Rights, Cannabis, and Justice Reform with Chris Alexander
In this powerful episode of Corey’s Corner, retired NYPD executive Corey Pegues sits down with Chris Alexander, Executive Director of the New York State Conference of the NAACP, to discuss the evolving fight for civil rights in New York. ...
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Episode 23
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1:04:19
Patrick Gordon: Leading the Guardians — Service, Advocacy, and Brotherhood
In this episode of Corey’s Corner, retired NYPD executive Corey Pegues is joined by NYPD Lieutenant Patrick Gordon, appearing in his role as President of the NYPD Guardians Association. Lieutenant Gordon discusses the mission of the Guardians, ...
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Episode 22
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1:03:15
Chief Williams: The Blueprint of Leadership
Join us for a powerful and candid conversation with Chief Williams as he sits down with retired NYPD executive Corey Pegues. In this episode, Chief Williams opens up about his journey through the NYPD, the realities of modern policing, l...
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Episode 21
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1:03:59
NYPD Deputy Chief Faison: The Tell-All
In this explosive tell-all conversation, Deputy Chief Faison sits down with retired NYPD executive Corey Pegues for one of the most honest and revealing interviews you’ll hear from inside the NYPD. From leadership decisions to the internal pres...
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Episode 20
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1:10:59
Breaking Barriers & Building Community: Councilwoman Nantasha Williams Unfiltered
Council Member Nantasha Williams joins retired NYPD executive Corey Pegues on Corey’s Corner for a powerful conversation on leadership, service, and the future of Southeast Queens. A nationally recognized political strategist and community advo...
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Episode 19
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1:02:52
From New York Streets to Overseas Courts: The Rise of Big Russ
Today on Corey’s Corner, retired NYPD executive Corey Pegues sits down with Russell “Big Russ” Smith. A Brooklyn son whose journey stretches from the streets to a college scholarship at Molloy, to playing professional basketball overseas....
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Episode 18
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55:48
Grounded in Community: A Conversation with Senator Leroy Comrie
In this episode of Corey’s Corner, Retired NYPD Executive Corey Pegues sits down with New York State Senator Leroy Comrie, a lifelong public servant whose leadership is rooted in the very community he represents. From his early ...
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Episode 17
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55:55
Brooklyn Grit: Samson Styles’ Journey from the Streets to the Screen
On this episode of Corey's Corner, retired NYPD executive Corey Pegues sits down with award-winning filmmaker and journalist Samson Styles, whose powerful life story embodies redemption, resilience, and purpose. From his early y...
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Episode 16
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1:10:49
Unbroken: NYPD Captain Derby St. Fort, Finding Purpose After the NYPD Tried to Derail Him
On this episode of Corey’s Corner, retired NYPD Captain Derby St. Fort opens up about the realities behind the badge, from the optimism of a rookie cop to the harsh lessons that tested his integrity and nearly derailed his caree...
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Episode 15
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52:57
From The Courtroom to The Capitol: David Schwartz on Power, Politics & Persuasion
In this episode of Corey’s Corner, retired NYPD executive Corey Pegues sits down with David Schwartz, powerhouse attorney, lobbyist, and founder of Gotham Government Relations. From arguing high-stakes cases in the courtroom to shaping...
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Episode 14
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59:23
Harlem to Hollywood
In this powerful episode of Corey’s Corner, retired NYPD Executive Corey Pegues sits down with actor, and executive producer, Markuann Smith, the visionary force behind Godfather of Harlem. From growing up in Far Rockaw...
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Episode 13
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56:58
Power, Politics & Prison Time: The Norman Seabrook Story
In this explosive episode of Corey’s Corner, retired NYPD Executive Corey Pegues sits down with Norman Seabrook, the former powerhouse president of the Correction Officers’ Benevolent Association (COBA), who led New York’s correction o...
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Episode 12
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55:25
Assemblywoman Latrice Walker on Bail Reform, Justice, and Leadership from Brownsville to Albany
In this powerful episode of Corey’s Corner, retired NYPD Executive Corey Pegues sits down with New York State Assemblywoman Latrice Walker for a right conversation at the right time about bail reform, public safety, and the fight for j...
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Episode 11
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49:42
Mayor Adams Bows Out: The City’s Gain
In this episode of Corey’s Corner, I unpack why Mayor Eric Adams' suspending his campaign may be the best thing for New York City. With over 27 appointments resigning or facing jail time, and controversial picks like John Chell and Jef...
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Episode 10
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6:53
Resilience, Purpose, and Legacy: The Michael ‘Stoney’ Stoney Story
On this episode of Corey’s Corner, Corey Pegues sits down with Michael “Stoney” Stoney — a father, mentor, coach, and entrepreneur whose life is defined by resilience. Raised in New York during the crack epidemic, Stoney faced tragedy,...
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Episode 9
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46:36
Building a Legacy in Education with David Banks
In this episode, Corey Pegues sits down with David Banks, former Chancellor of New York City Public Schools, for an in-depth conversation about the future of education. Together, they examine the state of reading in America, the urgent need to ...
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Episode 8
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1:06:06
Jumaane Williams on the State of NYC and the failed leadership of Mayor Eric Adams
In this powerful episode of Corey’s Corner, retired NYPD Executive Corey Pegues sits down with New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams for a candid conversation. From the state of public safety to the leadership of Mayor Eric Ad...
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Episode 7
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46:19
The Reality of Gun Violence in NYC
In this episode of Corey’s Corner, Corey Pegues takes a hard look at the recent rise in gun violence across New York City. While New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch point to data claiming crime is at hi...
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Episode 6
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5:00
NYPD Exposed.... The Real Psychological Test Scandal
On this episode of Corey’s Corner, Corey dives into the latest revelations in the NYPD’s psychological testing scandal. While the public narrative once pointed toward Terrell Anderson, new evidence shows the real issue lies within the ...
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Episode 5
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10:19