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How the search for a missing deputy uncovered the Mojave Desert's meth epidemic, the outlaw bikers supplying it, and the corrupt police force covering it up.

On June 11, 1998, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputy Jon Aujay went for a run in California’s Devil’s Punchbowl park. A long-distance runner and former military, Aujay felt at home in the rocky terrain, but when he didn’t return home by nightfall, his wife reported him missing. Nearly 30 years later, Aujay has yet to be found and the mystery surrounding his disappearance has only deepened.

Some say Aujay is just another missing hiker, claimed by the inhospitable landscape of the Southern California desert. Some say he took his own life out there. But there’s another theory that many of Aujay’s friends and LASD colleagues are convinced is true… that he was the victim of foul play, and that his own department is covering it up.

Through exclusive interviews, revealing wiretaps, and buried police files, investigative reporters Hayley Fox and Betsy Shepherd dig into what the sheriff’s department has kept hidden all these years.

Told over 8 episodes, Valley of Shadows follows the hairpin turns of the Aujay case, and breaks new ground in the search to uncover what really happened to the missing deputy. New episodes release on Mondays.

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Black Card Declined is a bold, unfiltered podcast for listeners tired of emotional narratives, cultural pressure, and identity-based groupthink. Host Brianna Riddick breaks down the stories shaping our culture with a conservative, fact-driven, and context-focused perspective—bringing clarity to a world addicted to outrage.

The Steady State Sentinel is produced by The Steady State, a community of former national security professionals who spent their careers safeguarding the United States at home and abroad. Today, we continue that mission by staying true to our oaths to defend the Constitution, uphold democracy, and protect national security. Each episode features expert hosts in conversation with accomplished guests whose experience sheds light on the crises and challenges facing the nation.

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You are listening to the Roll Call Podcast featuring active and retired members of the San Francisco Fire Department, sharing our stories from the field, general knowledge, and training tips to ensure each member goes home safely.   

“Inside the Lines” is a monthly podcast aimed at discussing issues facing Pennsylvania and New Jersey’s rural electric cooperatives, important policy updates, insights from cooperative leaders and the people who make our rural communities special. Co-hosts Colin McGuire and Morgan Webb welcome everyone from policymakers to industry leaders to dive deep into the topics that shape today’s energy conversation.

Hey, you found it! This is the Radio Lawrence podcast, where we discuss local art, politics, and community. Join us every other Thursday as we host conversations with the people that make up the fabric of our town!

Clerk Talk is the official podcast of Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers, offering timely conversations at the intersection of justice, governance, and public service. Featuring interviews with Clerks, newsmakers, elected officials, and key stakeholders, the podcast explores the issues, innovations, and insights shaping Florida’s courts and communities – straight from the voices on the front lines.