Justice for George
On May 25th, 2020, George Floyd was killed at the hands of those sworn to protect and serve him. His death sparked weeks of protests, marches, police brutality, riots, and political change. Join Ian as he struggles to process everthing that has happened to his community.
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Hosts: Ian R Buck
Guests: Abha Karnick
Episode summary
- 00:00 | Intro
- 01:36 | Community Response
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- 06:04 | Steve Fletcher: "The sanctity of life is a low bar"
- Image: mural for George Floyd
- Image: "Black Lives Matter" painted on street
- Image: "Defund the Police" painted on street
- 08:53 | "I can't breathe" by Abha Karnick
- 13:29 | Mother protecting her children at the Oakdale protest
- Image: "He's in custody! He's in custody! This is news!"
- 16:00 | Rioting & looting
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- 18:05 | MLK: "The riot is the language of the unheard"
- 21:48 | Killer Mike: "Don't burn your own house down"
- Images: Riot Destruction on University Ave
- 33:07 | Useful resources, the role of technology in this crisis
- 40:31 | Where do we go from here?
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- Image: high school graduate attending protest in cap & gown
- COVID-19 testing sites in Minnesota
- 8 Can't Wait
- Research - Campaign Zero
- Seven reforms needed now to loosen the grip of the Minneapolis Police Federation on the city it is holding hostage
- Police Use of Force Project
- Neighborhood Watch + Resources - Google Docs
- Minneapolis City Council Members Announce Intent To Disband The Police Department, Invest In Proven Community-Led Public Safety - The Appeal
- twin city sidewalks: Minneapolis Police Violence is a Statewide Issue
- 51:35 | "Daddy changed the world!"
- 52:00 | Say their names
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