CLASSIC: Who Killed Fred Hampton?
Stuff They Don't Want You To Know
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Government Actions and Lack of Oversight in 1969
Exploring the FBI and local law enforcement's actions on December 4th, 1969, the chapter delves into the conflict between elected and unelected officials, the role of intelligence agencies, and the consequences of COINTELPRO on groups like the Black Panthers. The discussion leads to Fred Hampton's assassination amid alleged government fears of his potential leadership in the Black Power movement, interspersed with ads for The Global Story, IBM Consulting, and Technically Speaking podcasts.
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