

Bonus Episode: Unsure Footing
Jan 14, 2025
Explore what it means to be a black intellectual in today's complex landscape. The conversation shifts through changing alliances and ideological perspectives. A deep dive into the role of police sheds light on community safety, accountability, and the unsettling impacts of mental health crises. Insights reveal how societal movements shape perceptions of law enforcement, leaving listeners questioning the balance between safety and trust.
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Woke Movements and Policing
- The woke left's and anti-racist woke movements' moral arguments clash with common sense regarding order, safety, and security.
- These movements are blamed for the police's ineffectiveness in solving crimes and protecting people.
Police Priorities and Effectiveness
- Police prioritize defending property over people, evidenced by their low crime solve rate and Supreme Court rulings.
- Their "clannish, cultish union" raises doubts about their protective role despite funding increases.