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THE OFFICIAL MEA CULPA WITH MICHAEL COHEN ARCHIVE

How the Subway Shooter Got His Guns + A Conversation with Frank Figliuzzi

THE OFFICIAL MEA CULPA WITH MICHAEL COHEN ARCHIVE

Audio Up Media

News, Politics

4.78.8K Ratings

🗓️ 25 January 2026

⏱️ 89 minutes

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Summary

A look at the awful aftermath of the Brooklyn subway shooting. The alleged perp, 62 year old Frank James was mentally disturbed with nine prior arrests and a penchant for broadcasting his most violent fantasies on YouTube. Despite his lengthy rap sheet, James was allowed to purchase an arsenal of weapons, some of which he used to terrorize New York City. Mea Culpa examines how this happened and when, if ever, we can expect sensible gun legislation. Former FBI Assistant Director Frank Figliuzzi joins the conversation. 

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0:00.0

This is my Mayo Cop

0:05.8

This is my Mayo Cop

0:08.8

Oh, baby, don't lie for me.

0:11.5

If I tell you my story, don't cry for me.

0:15.0

I take my time that's fun by me.

0:17.0

This is my mea go, go, boy.

0:22.6

This is Michael Cohen, and you're listening to the Mayacopa podcast.

0:27.2

Just when New Yorkers thought it was safe to get back on the subway after two years of pandemic-laced fear, a gunman opened fire Tuesday, wounding 29 and turning a rush hour into a violent nightmare

0:41.1

for scores of Brooklyn strap hangers. This is an NBC News special report. Here's Lester Holt.

0:49.4

Good day, everyone from New York. We're coming on the air with breaking news. At least five people

0:54.0

were shot and

0:54.9

multiple injured in an attack that took place at a busy subway station this morning in Brooklyn,

1:00.4

New York. The shooting happened at the 36th Street station at the height of rush hour.

1:05.9

Authorities are looking for a suspect who was seen with a gas mask and an orange construction vest.

1:11.8

Right now, there is a massive police response on the scene as they search for the shooter.

1:16.8

It's a situation developing rapidly with new information pouring in.

1:20.9

We're getting an update right now, we believe, from officials on the scene.

1:24.1

Let's take you there.

1:24.7

The attack unfolded on a Manhattan-bound end train,

1:28.9

arriving at a sunset park subway station around 8.30 a.m. Authority said the suspect put on a gas

1:37.1

mask and threw two smoke grenades before firing 33 times with a Glock 17. That's a 9mm handgun at passengers as the train pulled into the station.

1:49.7

Good afternoon.

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