The Daily

Why Are Police Attacking Protestors?

Jun 8, 2020

Ali Watkins, a crime and law enforcement reporter for The New York Times, delves into the escalating police response to protests against brutality in New York City. She discusses the extreme tactics employed by law enforcement, including batons and tear gas, against largely peaceful demonstrators. Watkins captures the chaos of on-the-ground confrontations, reflecting the deepening divide between the police and protestors. The podcast highlights urgent calls for change and public accountability in the wake of systemic injustices.

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Intro

3min

Tensions on the Streets

11min

A Storm's Influence on Tension and Groundbreaking Medical Innovation

2min

Escalation of Police Tactics Amidst Peaceful Protests

2min

Tactical Shifts in Police Response Amid Protests

8min

Calls for Change: Defunding Police in Minneapolis

4min

This episode contains strong language.

Across the country, the police have responded to protests over police brutality with more force. Today, we listen in on confrontations at demonstrations in New York. Guest: Ali Watkins, a crime and law enforcement reporter at The New York Times. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily

Background reading:

Across the country, police officers have responded to growing protests over police brutality with increasingly violent crowd control techniques, using batons, tear gas, pepper spray and rubber bullets on protesters, bystanders and journalists.
In New York, officers have charged and swung batons at demonstrators after curfew with seemingly little provocation. The mayor said he would review any reports of inappropriate enforcement.

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