What if your job required you to talk people down from murdering their wife, calming someone down on the brink of suicide, or coaching someone over the phone on how to survive being held hostage? This is the reality for a hostage negotiator - where if their words aren’t delivered precisely the right way, it can mean the LOSS OF LIVES!  This week, Alex sits down with Sergeant Ericka Stropka, Hostage Negotiator from Tucson, Arizona. Ericka shares the hardest and the most successful moments in her career, from her first day on the job to the experienced professional she is today.  BONUS – Alex even asks about the Lisa Frank factory in Tucson, and Ericka spills some unexpected TEA that you won’t want to miss! New episodes every Thursday at 9:00 PM PST / 12:00 AM EST on Apple Podcasts and Spotify for more Conservatea on ‘The Spillover’ with Alex Clark! Also airing every Friday at 3:30 PM PST / 6:30 PM EST on TPUSA Live and watch the episodes at YouTube.com/poplitics Looking for like-minded friends? Join the Cuteservative Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1234544066933796/