The Daily
The Showdown in Portland
Jul 23, 2020
Zolan Kanno-Youngs, a Homeland security correspondent for The New York Times, and Mike Baker, the Pacific Northwest correspondent, dive into the escalating tensions in Portland. They discuss the chaotic federal response to protests, including the deployment of militarized agents and the community's outcry over heavy-handed tactics. The conversation reveals how local leaders feel overwhelmed by federal intervention, and the unique protest methods employed, like using pool noodles, provide a glimpse into the creativity of grassroots resistance amid turmoil.
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