Memphis braced for an explosive reaction to footage of the deadly police beating. It never came. Wendi C. Thomas of the nonprofit newsroom MLK50: Justice Through Journalism, wasn’t surprised: “I know this city.”
This episode was produced by Siona Peterous and Victoria Chamberlin, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard with help from Hady Mawa ... Show More
Sep 12
Your midterms study guide
With the 2026 midterms fast approaching, we’re asking a simple question: What actually matters to voters right now? This show was edited by Kasia Broussalian, fact checked by Esther Gim, mixed by Shannon Mahoney, video edited by Christopher Snyder, and hosted by Astead Herndon. A ... Show More
32m 21s
Feb 2023
The Police Unit That Was Supposed to Keep Memphis Safe
<p><i>This episode contains descriptions of violence. </i></p><p>The death of Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man, at the hands of officers in Memphis last month has intensified calls for fundamental reform in policing. Those calls were echoed yesterday by President Biden, who ... Show More
32m 2s
Feb 2022
Who Else Is Culpable in George Floyd’s Death?
<p><i>This episode contains depictions of violence</i></p><p>Almost two years ago, a shocking nine-minute video was released showing a Minneapolis police officer, Derek Chauvin, fatally kneeling on the neck of George Floyd.</p><p>Mr. Chauvin is now serving a long sentence for mur ... Show More
36m 3s