77 - Policing, Part 1: Working as Intended

CONTENT WARNING: The following episode involves discussion of crime and police brutality, including violence, injury & death. Listener discretion is advised.

In the aftermath of the killing of George Floyd at the hands of police, and the resulting Black Lives Matter uprisings and protests, there has been an ongoing national conversation regarding police brutality and race. In Part 1 of a two-episode series, Jaye contends that to discuss police brutality in an honest way, we must discuss policing in America. What are some common hurdles to discussing the issue, and what are some important facts in regards to policing and race? Jaye also delves into the history of US policing, including why modern police departments were developed. Is the system truly broken, or working as intended?

Previous episodes discussed:

Detroit/America Series 
Urban Renewal Series 
The Drug War Series
Philando Castile (YouTube video)

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Source Material:

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https://www.salon.com/2020/06/05/copaganda-most-major-media-is-still-much-too-eager-to-embrace-police-friendly-framing/

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