Episode 33: The Push to Defund the Police
Available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and iHeartRadio.
In this episode, we discuss the recent protests inspired by the public lynching of George Floyd and explain distinction between defunding and abolishing the police. We also talk about Crossfit CEO Greg Glassman's exit following his racist tweet and recorded zoom call and we end with our usual update about our self-care efforts.
Resources:
Andrew, Scottie. This city disbanded its police department 7 years ago. Here's what happened next. CNN.com. June 9, 2020.
Brooks, Ryan and Mack, David. The Head Of CrossFit Has Stepped Down After Telling Staff On A Zoom Call, “We're Not Mourning For George Floyd”. BuzzFeed News. June 10, 2020.
Libor, Jany and Evans, Marissa. After George Floyd's death, Minneapolis police chief is caught in force's racial legacy. Star Tribune. June 8, 2020.
Siegel, Benjamin. Why protesters want to defund the police after George Floyd's death. ABC News. June 9, 2020.
Winston, Nama. A powerful photo, a tragic ending: The story of Devonte Hart, and the parents who killed him. MammaMia. June 8, 2020.
