Part One: The Worst Police Union In History

Tuck Woodstock, a Portland-area journalist known for his in-depth reporting on social issues, joins the conversation to expose the troubling history of the Portland Police Association, revealing its controversial origins and links to systemic racism. They discuss the damaging effects of police union protections on community safety and the historical relationship between law enforcement and Portland's black community. Woodstock also criticizes current reform efforts, questioning the legitimacy of police practices and the cultural implications of union control in policing.