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
45 episodes
From the Projects to Policy: Changing the Housing Game
On this episode of Corey’s Corner, retired NYPD executive Corey Pegues sits down with Alicka Ampry-Samuel, Deputy Commissioner at the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development, for a real conversation on housing,...
Fighting a War on Both Sides: Inside the Mind of Principal Keith Saunders
What does it mean to lead when you’re being challenged from every direction?In this powerful episode of Corey’s Corner, retired NYPD executive sits down with Keith Saunders, Principal of Roosevelt High School, founder of S.O.N.I...
From Elmont to Leadership: Legislator Carrié Solages on Community, Legacy & Public Service
On this episode of Corey’s Corner, retired NYPD Deputy Inspector Corey Pegues sits down with Carrié Solages for a powerful conversation about leadership, legacy, and fighting for the people.From growing up in Elmont to serving s...
Are We Failing Our Youth? Josh on Violence, Gangs & Real Solutions
In this powerful episode of Corey’s Corner, retired NYPD executive Corey Pegues sits down with Josh Dieudonne for a real and unfiltered conversation on the growing crisis of youth violence in our communities.Sparked by the tragi...
From Queens Beat to Internal Affairs Chief: Miguel Iglesias on Power, Accountability & Leadership
On this episode of Corey’s Corner, retired NYPD executive Corey Pegues sits down with Miguel Iglesias, a former Chief of Internal Affairs with over 30 years of service in the New York City Police Department. From his early days patroll...
From Political Legacy to Real Power: Rev. Taharka Robinson Tells All
On this powerful episode of Corey’s Corner, NYPD executive Corey Pegues sits down with Rev. Taharka Robinson a political strategist, activist, and man of faith who has spent decades shaping power and fighting for justice in New York.
Power, Politics & The Future of Queens | Borough President Donovan Richards on Leadership, Controversy & Growth
On this episode of Corey’s Corner, retired NYPD executive Corey Pegues sits down with one of New York City’s most influential political voices shaping the future of The World’s Borough.From his early days in Southeast Q...
From NYPD Detective to Luxury Powerhouse: Kelley Hardwick on Security, Entrepreneurship & Legacy
In this episode of Corey’s Corner, retired NYPD executive Corey Pegues sits down with Kelley Hardwick a retired NYPD Detective, attorney, and lifestyle security authority who has spent over 25 years mastering executive protection and high-level...
From Foster Care to Command: NYPD Leadership, War, and Reinvention | Michael J. Walker
On this episode of Corey’s Corner, retired NYPD executive Corey Pegues sits down with retired NYPD Lieutenant Michael J. Walker, a man whose journey defines resilience, leadership, and reinvention.Born in Brooklyn and raised in the foste...
Living Boldly with MS: Lisa Ray’s Story of Strength, Faith & Advocacy
In this powerful episode of Corey’s Corner, retired NYPD executive sits down with Jamaica, Queens native Lisa Ray, a woman whose journey spans Wall Street, entertainment, education, and now life-changing advocacy.From promoting comedy sh...
The Crabby Shack Story: Two Black Women Who Built a Brooklyn Seafood Empire
What happens when a celebrity stylist and a music industry executive walk away from powerful careers to build something of their own?In this episode, retired NYPD executive Corey Pegues sits down with Fifi Bell-Clanton and Gwendolyn Wood...
Faith, Finance & Freedom: How Bishop Mitchell G. Taylor Is Breaking the Cycle of Poverty
In this powerful episode of Corey’s Corner, retired NYPD executive Corey Pegues sits down with Bishop Mitchell G. Taylor, Senior Pastor of The Center of Hope International and Co-Founder & CEO of Urban Upbound.From bein...
Leading with Purpose: Assembly Member Chantel Jackson on Gun Reform, Mental Health & Building the Bronx
On this episode of Corey’s Corner, retired NYPD executive Corey Pegues sits down with New York State Assembly Member Chantel Jackson, LMSW, who represents District 79 in the Bronx.Born in Harlem and raised in a proud Belizean-Am...
Faith, Power & Policy: Jennifer Jones Austin on Justice & Systemic Change
What does it truly take to dismantle structural racism and redefine economic justice in America?On this episode of Corey’s Corner, retired NYPD executive Corey Pegues sits down with Jennifer Jones Austin CEO of the Federation of Protesta...
Reclaiming the Narrative: Tara Wallace on Healing, Self-Love & Growth in the Public Eye
From a small town in Mississippi to national television, Tara Wallace has lived much of her journey in the public eye. But beyond the headlines and reality TV moments lies a powerful story of healing, self-discovery, and growth.In this c...
Building Equity at Scale: George Patterson on Community Schools, MBK, MSK & Black Studies
In this powerful episode of Corey’s Corner, retired NYPD executive Corey Pegues sit down with George Patterson, a visionary leader shaping the future of education and opportunity across New York C...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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. ...
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, ...
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...