Reflecting On George Floyd Square, One Year Later
A year since the murder of George Floyd. A year of protests and people demanding change. But was it enough? We look at the intersection where Floyd was killed —...
A History Of Black Rebellion In America
Violent protests over racism in the 1960s had a ubiquitous label: riot. Historian Elizabeth Hinton prefers another word: rebellion. We hear the untold history one year after George Floyd's murder.
How Reforming Qualified Immunity Could Transform Policing In America
For more than half a century, so-called qualified immunity has shielded police officers from lawsuits. Now, Congress and some state houses are considering changing that.
Power, Propaganda And What Justice Might Look Like For Breonna Taylor
New details are forcing more questions about power, propaganda and what justice might look like for Breonna Taylor.
What's The Connection Between Civilian Militias And The Police?
We talk to a former FBI agent who went undercover with right-wing militants in the 1990s about the groups' overlap with law enforcement.
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George The Poet's Genre-Bending Call For Change
We talk to George the Poet about his podcast (full of music, poetry, radio drama, fantasy) and his lifelong push for social change.
Sergeant Heather Taylor On Ethics And Inequality In Policing
Det. Sgt. Heather Taylor joins us to talk about her experiences in law enforcement.
Unpacking The Legality Of The Federal Crackdown In Portland
The Department of Homeland Security in Portland. What’s legal, what’s still unsettled – and who gets to decide?
Unidentified Federal Officers Are Scooping Up Protesters In Portland. Are Other Cities Next?
Unidentified federal law enforcement officers are scooping up protesters in Portland and detaining them in unmarked vehicles. They were sent to quell protests, but many say their presence is only...
America's Reckoning With Racism: The History Already Made In 2020
A conversation with legendary civil rights activist Bob Moses and historian Taylor Branch about this moment in American history.
The Origins Of The Extremist 'Boogaloo' Movement
Libertarian extremists known as the boogaloo bois are now linked with at least two murders. We look at the origins of the movement.
Week In The News: COVID-19 Surge, House Police Reform Bill, DOJ Hearing
It’s the week in review. Justice Department officials testify in Congress, the House passes a police reform bill and COVID-19 cases spike in the United States.
Police Training In America: How Can We Fix A Broken System?
The Atlanta police officer who shot Rayshard Brooks had just completed a course in de-escalation. Why was his instinct to shoot?
The Lessons And Missed Opportunities Of The Kerner Report
More than 50 years ago, the Kerner Commission Report laid bare the racism that led to uprisings in the 1960s.
Reimagining Democracy For The 21st Century
How would you reconstruct democracy for the 21st century?
Tackling The Racial Wealth Gap: William Darity's Plan For Reparations
A newly energized push for reparations for descendants of enslaved people. We dig into specific proposals and examples of reparations already in place.
America Reckons With Racism: A Conversation With Michael Eric Dyson
Professor, author and preacher Michael Eric Dyson joins us.
Week In The News: Trump Executive Order, DACA Ruling, Police Reform Bills
The weekly news roundtable is here.
The History And Hope Of Juneteenth
Celebrating Juneteenth. We talk about the push to observe and understand the deeper story of the holiday.
Radio Diary: Tear-Gassed In Lafayette Square
Officers said that no civilians were tear-gassed that day. Yet Nathan found canisters that had been fired at protesters by the police.