a16z Podcast

What We Can't Reveal We Can't Heal

Jun 4, 2020

Shaka Senghor, a bestselling author and advocate for criminal justice reform, shares his powerful journey from prison to empowerment. Terry Brown, a former police officer in East Palo Alto, discusses his role in reducing crime and fostering community trust. Their conversation digs into the complexities of race relations and the need for transparency in law enforcement. Both guests emphasize empathy, community relationships, and the importance of healing through honest dialogue, all set against the backdrop of recent social movements.

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Episode guests

Terry Brown

Shaka Senghor

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

From Turmoil to Triumph

7min

Bridging the Gap: Policing and Community Trust

22min

Lost Innocence: The Journey of Correction Officers

9min

The Call for Transparency in Law Enforcement

4min

Challenges in Modern Policing and Community Relations

3min

Beyond the Headlines: Protests and Media Narratives

6min

Media's Role in Police-Community Relations

8min

Given recent events around George Floyd and far beyond, this special episode of the a16z Podcast features Shaka Senghor, a leading advocate for criminal justice reform (and bestselling author), and Terry Brown, a former police officer in East Palo Alto (who has since run his own security firms) -- who, incidentally, both grew up in Detroit but ended up on different sides of the law -- in conversation with a16z co-founder Ben Horowitz.

The conversation goes deep and on the ground (please note that the discussion also includes details of violence, in case you have young children listening).