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 transparency, and the need for accountability in California prisons.
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Jul 2024
BONUS: Sukey on NPR’s The Sunday Story | S2: New Folsom
Get a behind-the-scenes peek at the reporting for On Our Watch: New Folsom as Ayesha Rascoe, host of NPR’s The Sunday Story from Up First, speaks with Sukey about the season and the wider context of this kind of journalism. Resources If you are currently in crisis, you can dial 9 ... Show More
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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