“You Can’t Unsee It: What 1,000 Lives Taught a Narcotics Officer About Humanity with John Cline, retired Cleveland Police Officer and former U.S. Navy Seabee"”

Most People Don't... But You Do! · Mar 20, 2026 · 53m

Bart reconnects with childhood friend John Cline, whose path took him from a small Pennsylvania town to the U.S. Navy and into a 27-year career with the Cleveland Police Department, including years working narcotics during the height of the heroin epidemic.

Their conversation moves far beyond resumes and roles. John shares what it was like growing up labeled with a learning disability, only to later realize he simply learned differently. That early challenge became a foundation for resilience, adaptability, and a willingness to keep moving forward when things weren’t clear.

His time in the…