For almost two weeks, young people in Nigeria have been protesting police violence after a video showing a brutal police shooting went viral. The protesters are demanding an end to the corrupt anti-robbery police squad known as SARS. In response to growing street protests and the targeting of police stations by demonstrators. On Tuesday, the … Continued
We speak with George Floyd’s brother, Philonise Floyd about George’s legacy and the importance of voting. We also explore felon disenfranchisement and the political battle to restore the voting rights of 6 million people not eligible to vote because of laws that restrict people convicted of felonies from voting. We’ll meet criminal justice activists in … Continued
Vice presidential debate analysis with political commentators Pastor Mike McBride and George Galvis and investigative reporter Greg Palast. Guests: Pastor Michael McBride (known as “Pastor Mike”) is a native of San Francisco and has been active in ministry for over 20 years. Pastor McBride’s commitment to holistic ministry can be seen through his leadership roles … Continued
We speak with former Black Panther Elaine Brown and community activist Uncle Bobby about reopening the Oscar Grant case and charging other cops involved with his murder.
We speak with activist Aqeela Sherrills about the financial impact of police misconduct lawsuits on taxpayers. Sherrills says the police departments expenditures cost cities millions in lawsuits and proposed overtime and it’s debilitating to disenfranchised communities.
We speak with George Galvis of CURYJ and All of Us or None about the derailment of police reform in California. We speak with Amanda Isabel, the sister of Erik Salgado, 23, fatally shot by California Highway Patrol officers near his home on June 6. Both George and Amanda discuss the “Cruise for Justice“, happening … Continued
Community organizers went on a hunger strike to demand the firing of a “problem cop.” Since Friday, individuals have protested overnight in front of the Antioch Police Department, demanding that officer Malone be fired. Officer Malone is one of the two officers who shot and killed Luis Gongora Pat in San Francisco, Ca. Later we … Continued
We speak with former NBA player Etan Thomas about NBA activism and the legacy of John Thompson. Later we have a conversation with Free Willing Frank Sterling about police brutality and resistance in Antioch, CA.
We speak with the western regional director of the American Postal Workers Union (APWU) about the latest attempts to undermine the USPS leading up to the presidential election. We also speak with Chairman Fred Hampton Jr. and Justin Blake, the uncle of Jacob Blake about the shooting of his nephew. Jacob Blake, a Black Wisconsin … Continued
We speak with local activists in Walnut Creek about their attempts to win justice for Miles Hall and defund the police. Guests: Vivian McHenry, Sevgi Fernandez, Maria Babar
