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Law & Disorder exposes the cracks in our system, agitates for resistance and collectively builds a new world where all of us thrive. Hosted by Cat Brooks. Produced by Jesse Strauss.
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Most Americans believe that the jury trial is the backbone of our criminal justice system. But in fact, the vast majority of cases never make it to trial: almost all criminal convictions are the result of a plea bargain, a deal made entirely out of the public eye. Our guest today is Dan Canon, author … Continued
As the Soviet Union came crashing down, Francis Fukuyama declared what he called the end of history in 1994, imagining that capitalism had won out – socialism had failed – and that global governing formations would sit within capitalist democratic values from there on. This “end of history” theory has been challenged by many, including … Continued
KPFA’s Holiday Fund Drive ends tomorrow, but because Law & Disorder airs Mondays-Thursdays, today is our final fundraising day, and we could really use your support! You can donate here by clicking this text right here! On today’s show, we explore the world of athlete activism, from Mahmoud Abdul Rauf (who we featured on Law … Continued
On today’s show, we speak with Nyanyika Banda, the cook and creative mind behind The Wakanda Cookbook – a cookbook for the Marvel universe that builds out of expertise in culinary traditions from all over the African continent. FUND DRIVE SPECIAL – Pledge $150 and receive Marvel’s Black Panther: The Official Wakanda Cookbook by Nyanyika Banda and … Continued
On today’s fund drive special, we explore Black cowboys in California, with a conversation featuring the creative mind behind a new photography book of California Black cowboys, Gabriela Hasbun, alongside one of the cowboys featured in the book – Prince Damons. FUND DRIVE SPECIAL – Pledge $275 and receive The New Black West: Photographs from America’s Only … Continued
As always on Thursdays, we begin with the State Terror Round Up. Then, we turn our attention to Vallejo where a new report about Vallejo Police Lieutenant Steve Darden – a member of what some advocates call the Fatal 14 – uncovers brutal policing. We speak with Scott Morris, a journalist with the Vallejo Sun … Continued
On today’s fund drive special, we explore the world of athlete activism, from Mahmoud Abdul Rauf (who we featured on Law & Disorder last week) to Colin Kaepernick, by spending time with a new documentary from progressive sports commentator Dave Zirin, called ehind The Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL. FUND DRIVE SPECIAL – Pledge … Continued
George McCalman is an artist and creative director based in San Francisco, who recently published The Illustrated Black History: Honoring the Iconic and the Unseen. He joins us today to discuss the process he went through to narrow his list of historical figures from 500 to 145, his artistic process, and what it meant for him … Continued
On today’s show, we discuss San Francisco’s proposal to authorize SFPD to use killer robots, going before a final vote by the Board of Supervisors on December 6. We’re joined by Dean Preston, San Francisco Supervisor for District 5. We hear “Blacktivist,” by Oakland-based actor, hip hop artist, filmmaker, and member of the Community Ready Corps security … Continued
On today’s show, we begin with our weekly State Terror Roundup. We are turning our attention to Gulfport, Mississippi where on October 6th, 2022 police murdered 15 year old Jaheim McMillan in front of his four friends in the parking lot of a Dollar Tree Store. Activists are headed to Gulfport this weekend from across … Continued
