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Mar 4, 2021

Svante Myrick, the dynamic Mayor of Ithaca, New York, has gained attention for his bold police reform proposal that seeks to transform how communities handle public safety. He discusses prioritizing community solutions instead of traditional law enforcement. The conversation dives into the challenges and motivations behind this innovative approach, emphasizing the need for trust between police and the communities they serve. Myrick also highlights the importance of community engagement and the role it plays in shaping effective policing policies.

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Intro

3min

Navigating Pandemic Relief and Vaccination Challenges

18min

The Critical Fight Against Voter Suppression

7min

Redistricting and Democratic Engagement

15min

Reimagining Public Safety: A Radical Proposal for Ithaca

3min

Rebuilding Trust: A New Model for Policing

11min

Collaborative Efforts and Community Trust in Police Reform

3min

The end of the pandemic may finally be in sight, the House passes historic voting rights legislation, and Joe Biden offers his support to unionizing workers at Amazon. Then Ithaca Mayor Svante Myrick talks to Jon Favreau about his new proposal that's been called the most radical reimagining of policing in the post-George Floyd era.

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