Thank you for another 𝐅𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐂 Year! We're being downloaded in 97 countries globally & growing! We're not "true crime", we're the truth in criminal justice!

It is great to be back with you!As we prep to close out another fantastic year filled with one accomplishment after another for “Light ‘Em Up” … which included new sponsorships … and new underwriters - we wanted to focus on what is most important to us other than searching out the truth.We wanted to take some special time to recognize you, our listeners for your (TSL) time spent listening to us throughout this past year. We thank you for another fantastic year of growth and achievements, and express our appreciation for your wonderful engagement and your role in helping us grow to 97 countries globally as we close out Season 3. We never thought this kind of success would be something that we could attain, and we never were concerned about our growth at the inception of this project.  Initially we set out to tell the truth about topics of importance in the U.S. criminal justice system --- and look what it has become!  We have been able to advocate for so many people. The corporate plan is to take the remainder of the year off in order to rest for a week, recover and enjoy some quality time with our families. We then will begin the process for Season 4 of Light ‘Em Up where we strive to achieve new goals and break the 100 country-mark with the reach of our podcast.  Also, to add more sponsors and underwriters. The truth is under attack – and the truth is worth defending!We have labored tirelessly to dig deep, vast and wide to bring you a special insight that you really won’t find anywhere else. We are loyal, consistent and dedicated to you, our listeners. We are truly here for you and because of you! We close out the year being ranked #7 … having reached our highest ranking of #6 earlier in the year… according to Global Statistics with Feedspot.com for the:“Top 40 Criminal Justice Podcasts of 2022 That You Must Listen To”.Our commitment to you here on Light ‘Em Up is that we’ve endeavored to tackle topics that have a real impact in your daily lives. We’ve worked tirelessly to try to be the “Voice of the people”. Please consider joining our Criminal Justice Foundation Justice Rolls Down and its page found on Facebook as well as our worldwide presence on YouTube at:  Rizzo's Protective Group.    Here is our complete catalogue.  Here is our last full episode of the year regarding “Policing the Mentally Ill”.  This advocacy piece touched a lot of lives.  We’d like to thank our friends at Feedspot.com as recently we were honored by being ranked #7 in their most recent poll out of the 40 Best Criminal Justice Podcasts.  Visit their blog at www.Feedspot.com or simply follow this link:  Best 40 Criminal Justice Podcasts You Follow in 2022 (feedspot.com)   And for all your news and current affairs check out our friends at Newsly by visiting https://newsly.me.  Use the promo code L1GHTEMUP to launch your 10% savings.We thank you and we look forward to you joining us in 2023! Happy Hanukkah, Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year to each and every one of our listeners. You'll hear from us early on in January 2023. Thank you!Phil Rizzo Executive Producer We want to hear from you!Support the show