Hibernian Radio June 27, 2026

This week on Hibernian Radio, Mike Houlihan welcomes back retired Cook County Sheriff’s Police officer Ed Graney, whose remarkable career has taken him from the Cook County Jail to the skies above Chicago as a tactical flight officer, and now into the classroom as a professor of police operations at Chicago State University. Ed shares stories from nearly three decades in law enforcement, including working inside the jail as a young officer, flying helicopter missions with infrared technology to track suspects, and taking part in major narcotics investigations. Along the way, he reflects on the realities of police work, the camaraderie that carried officers through difficult days, and the importance of passing those lessons on to the next generation of law enforcement professionals. The conversation also explores Ed’s life beyond policing, from earning a third-degree black belt in aikido to appearing as a background actor on Chicago P.D., Chicago Fire, and Chicago Med. Mike rounds out the show with updates on Hibernian Media events, including the annual pilgrimage to Ireland this October, a fundraiser at Chief O’Neill’s, a look ahead to upcoming guests, and, naturally, one of his classic jokes.