On September 15, 2017 former police officer Jason Stockley was acquitted for the charge of first degree murder of Anthony Lamar Smith. Cathy ‘Mama Cat’ Daniels tells UpFront about the front-lines of protests in St. Louis, informing listeners about what is happening on the ground, detailing egregious police action.
After speaking with Mama Cat, the show features excerpts from the Pacifica Radio Archive’s collection of archival Fred Hampton recordings and an interview between Cat Brooks and Fred Hampton, Jr.
This episode is part of KPFA’s fund drive! KPFA is community supported public radio, which means listener support is crucial to remaining independent, critical, and honest as a station. Call in (1800) 439-5732 during our broadcast of UpFront or click here to pledge your support during Fund Drive!
Guests:
- Cathy “Mama Cat” Daniels, an activist with the Ferguson Frontline and founder of PotBangers