Ours is an era of breathless talk about innovation, technical change, and disruption –- all for the presumed greater good. But what if the focus on relentless innovation has obscured the more important work of maintenance and care? Historian Lee Vinsel discusses the trajectory of technical innovation and its valorization, as well as the devaluing … Continued


Law & Disorder

Antioch’s Police Texting Scandal; Flipping the Script on Asian Hate; Plus, Oakland Phases Out the Eviction Moratorium

On today’s packed show: The Antioch police texting scandal just gets worse and worse – what started off as 17 police officers in the 90-person department being accused of sending racist and homophobic messages has now surged to upwards of 50 officers – or 40% of the department – said to have been involved. Antioch … Continued


UpFront

Portland Police extreme use of teargas in June 2020 protests; Plus, the long-term health impact of houseless encampment sweeps 

0:08 — Juan Chavez, Civil Rights Project Director at Oregon Justice Resources Center 0:33 — Dr. Josh Barocas, Associate Professor at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and corresponding author of the JAMA study. Jennifer Friedenbach, Executive Director of the San Francisco Coalition on Homelessness.