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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Corey 's Corner
Unbroken: NYPD Captain Derby St. Fort, Finding Purpose After the NYPD Tried to Derail Him
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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 career. In a raw and revealing conversation, Derby reflects on how unhealthy behaviors within the department pushed him to discover a deeper purpose rooted in truth, transparency, and transformation.
Now an author, speaker, and advocate for change, Derby shares how his journey through adversity became a blueprint for resilience and reform. Tune in for an honest discussion about what it means to serve, suffer, and still find strength in purpose.