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Boldly Go Episode 9: Mythbusting TASER

Axon Founder and CEO, Rick Smith and former Seattle Police Department COO, Mike Wagers

Episode Nine: The Tipping Point That Forged Axon

Episode synopsis

Get ready for a bold and revealing episode of the Boldly Go Podcast. Axon CEO and Founder Rick Smith and SVP of Strategic Initiatives Mike Wagers team up with legendary biomedical inventor and electrophysiology expert Dr. Mark Kroll to debunk the most persistent myths surrounding TASER energy weapons. Together, they unpack alleged safety risks, sensationalized media coverage and misunderstood practices such as prone restraint. Grounded in data and real-world insights, this conversation reveals why TASER energy weapons are essential tools in reducing injuries and fatalities. It’s an informative, eye-opening episode that highlights how innovation in policing can protect life.

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Boldly Go is the podcast where big ideas meet the future of public safety. Hosted by Axon Founder and CEO Rick Smith and former Seattle PD COO Mike Wagers, each episode explores the transformative tech, visionary leaders, and pioneering ventures shaping tomorrow. Hear unfiltered conversations with the innovators redefining what’s possible—because the future doesn’t wait.

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