After his son’s death, Valentino Rodriguez Sr. waited for the warden of New Folsom prison to call him. That call never came. In our season finale, we walk through the gates of New Folsom to ask the warden for answers. We also get a rare glimpse inside the world of correctional officer discipline and hear from Sgt. Kevin Steele in his own words.
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Jun 2024
BONUS: Right to Know | S2: New Folsom
On Our Watch was made possible by the passage of a groundbreaking law enforcement sunshine bill in 2018. Today we talk to California State Senator Nancy Skinner, who co-authored the state’s “Right to Know Act," about the legacy of her landmark bill, ongoing obstacles to transpare ... Show More
28m 54s
Feb 2023
Life After the Traffic Stop
What is it like to survive a violent police encounter? As the world processes the beating and death of Tyre Nichols, we hear from two men whose encounters with police changed their lives: Leon Ford is an author, speaker, and co-founder of The Hear Foundation. He was shot by Pitts ... Show More
28m 45s
May 2022
Why the Police Took 78 Minutes to Stop the Uvalde Gunman
<p>After the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, the explanation for how the police acted kept shifting.</p><p>Now, a clearer picture has emerged.</p><p>Guest: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/j-david-goodman?smid=pc-thedaily">J. David Goodman</a>, the Houston ... Show More
21m 56s