The Heidi St. John Podcast
The Heidi St. John Podcast

The War on Sheriffs & A Homeschool Victory with Sheriff Keith Swank

Feb 11, 2026 · 50m

<p>Today we’re talking about a quiet power grab that most Americans won’t see until it’s too late: states moving to weaken—or outright override—your locally elected sheriff. Sheriffs answer to <em>you</em>, the voters, and that’s exactly why they’re being targeted.</p><p>I’m joined by <strong>Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank</strong> to break down Washington’s Senate Bill 5974 and what it would really do: give unelected state bodies the power to disqualify, decertify, and effectively remove sheriffs the people chose. This isn’t about “standards.” It’s …

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