Awakening Sensitivity to Racial Issues

The Justice Department says it has made the investigation into George Floyd's death "a top priority," after furor over a video depicting a white police officer kneeling on his neck spilled over into widespread protests for a second night.

Both Democrats and Republicans called Floyd's death a tragedy. But what action could come from it?

This episode: Congressional correspondent Susan Davis, White House reporter Ayesha Rascoe, and justice correspondent Ryan Lucas.

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