An expert in police misconduct talks with us about why officers are rarely convicted for shootings, in light of a recent decision to not move forward with charges against officers involved in the shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha. Then a political scientist joins us to review what we know the day after violent Donald Trump supporters attacked and invaded the Capitol building in Washington, D.C.
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Why Police Are Rarely Convicted For Shootings
This week, the Kenosha County D.A. said he didn’t have sufficient evidence to charge the officers involved in Jacob Blake’s shooting. The creator of one of the most comprehensive datasets on police misconduct explains why convictions in police-involved shootings are rare.
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After The Mob At The US Capitol, What Now?
After Wednesday’s pro-Trump mob at the U.S. Capitol, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer is calling for President Trump to be removed from office via the 25th amendment. We look at the latest fallout, including the certification of President-elect Biden, and where we go from here.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Dean Knetter Producer
- Bill Martens Producer
- Philip Stinson Guest
- Susan Johnson Guest
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