Law & Disorder exposes the cracks in our system, agitates for resistance and collectively builds a new world where all of us thrive — all through an Oakland-based abolitionist lens that centers Black experience, movement-building and art. Hosted by Cat Brooks. Produced by Jesse Strauss.
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Scientists in California have long been trying to prepare and warn us in California for when the next big earthquake comes. We are joined by Dr Jennifer Strauss, external relations officer for the UC Berkeley Seismological Lab, product manager for the MyShake App, and the media coordinator for Earthquake County Alliance Bay Area. We talk … Continued
If you live in California you’ve likely felt one in recent days. We’re talking about earthquake science and preparedness in this episode. Our guest is Andrew Alden, science writer and founder of a weekly blog on the geology of Oakland. He previously worked as the technical editor. Check out Andrew Alden’s website: https://oaklandgeology.com/ Follow Andrew Alden … Continued
In today’s episode, Patrisse Cullors discusses her experience as co-founder of Black Lives Matter after her departure from the BLM Global Foundation. We also take a deep dive into her book, An Abolitionist’s Handbook: 12 Steps to Changing Yourself and the World. Follow Patrisse Cullors on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/osopepatrisse/ Buy her book: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250272973/anabolitionistshandbook Check out the … Continued
The United Kingdom’s Queen Elizabeth II, head of the British monarchy for more than 70 years, died on September 8th. Elizabeth became the Queen in February of 1952, and in the ensuing 70+ years of her life, ruled over a worldwide colonial monarchy. In today’s episode, we explore the colonial impact of the 70+ years … Continued
We encourage our brothers and sisters on the other side of the wall to write in to our show. Occasionally we read those letters on the air. This is our second segment of Letters from the Inside. This letter comes from San Quentin State Prison. —- This episode features music by Michael Louis: https://www.instagram.com/tigers_view Subscribe … Continued
Law Enforcement in this country kills approximately 1200 people every single year and yet the names of many are never said or known except to their families and friends. What’s more, law enforcement agencies and other state actors harm our community in a myriad of ways that also go unnoticed like profiling, sexually assaulting and … Continued
SFPD is collaborating with the Northern California Fusion Center without any written agreement about boundaries of the surveillance. We’re joined by Dave Maass, Investigations Director at the Electronic Frontier Foundation based in SF, and has been with the organization since 2013. Follow Dave Maass on Twitter: https://twitter.com/maassive Follow the Electronic Frontier Foundation on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EFF … Continued
Five years ago, a woman only being referred to as Jane Doe – went to the San Francisco Police Department for help. She had been raped. A rape kit was conducted and her DNA was collected. She had no idea that that DNA would later be used to arrest her in connection with an unrelated … Continued
The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a lawsuit against Los Angeles County and the Sheriffs Department alleging inhumane treatment and overcrowding at the la county jails booking center. We speak to Elizabeth Weill-Greenberg, a senior reporter for The Appeal, a worker-led nonprofit news organization. Elizabeth writes on prison and jail conditions, and wrongful convictions. … Continued
The mission of law & disorder is to expose, agitate and build a new world where all of us can thrive. But how do we get there? How do we build a world many of us have only seen in our dreams? That’s where we believe the artists come in. So, each week we feature … Continued
