Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Jimmy and Americans’ Comedian Kurt Metzger examine reports of unusually high compensation and overtime among San Francisco police and sheriff’s employees, including a lieutenant who reportedly received roughly $903,000 in total annual compensation. The discussion questions how some public-safety employees accumulate hundreds of thousands of dollars in overtime while the city simultaneously reports staffing shortages and explores ways to reduce overtime spending.
The segment also revisits the “Defund the Police” slogan, arguing that the underlying idea should have focused on shifting certain responsibilities—such as wellness checks, traffic enforcement, and some domestic calls—to social workers and other specialized services rather than eliminating policing altogether. The segment ultimately argues that San Francisco’s compensation structure, overtime policies, and public-safety spending deserve greater scrutiny from taxpayers.
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Jimmy and Americans’ Comedian Kurt Metzger examine reports of unusually high compensation and overtime among San Francisco police and sheriff’s employees, including a lieutenant who reportedly received roughly $903,000 in total annual compensation. The discussion questions how some public-safety employees accumulate hundreds of thousands of dollars in overtime while the city simultaneously reports staffing shortages and explores ways to reduce overtime spending.
The segment also revisits the “Defund the Police” slogan, arguing that the underlying idea should have focused on shifting certain responsibilities—such as wellness checks, traffic enforcement, and some domestic calls—to social workers and other specialized services rather than eliminating policing altogether. The segment ultimately argues that San Francisco’s compensation structure, overtime policies, and public-safety spending deserve greater scrutiny from taxpayers.
Kurt Metzger on Twitter: twitter.com/kurtmetzger
Kurt’s website: KurtMetzgerComedy.com
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Stef Zamorano on Twitter: twitter.com/miserablelib
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#TheJimmyDoreShow is a hilarious and irreverent take on news, politics and culture featuring Jimmy Dore, a professional stand up comedian, author and podcaster. The show is also broadcast on Pacifica Radio Network stations throughout the country.
