Alec Karakatsanis
Award-winning civil rights lawyer and author of 'Copaganda: How Police and the Media Manipulate Our News'. Focuses on the impact of pro-police narratives on our perceptions of safety and justice.
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May 8, 2025 • 39min
How the Media Tricks You Into Loving the Police
Alec Karakatsanis, an award-winning civil rights lawyer and author of 'Copaganda: How Police and the Media Manipulate Our News,' dives into the pervasive influence of pro-police narratives in media. He discusses the distinction between media's focus on minor crimes like shoplifting versus significant issues like wage theft. Alec reveals how fear-driven narratives contribute to mass incarceration and authoritarian policies. He also highlights propaganda tactics that distort the public's understanding of safety and justice, urging a critical engagement with media narratives.
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Aug 3, 2022 • 39min
The U.S. Kills Al Qaeda Leader Zawahiri | Alec Karakatsanis & Ms. Pat
Nancy Pelosi's Taiwan visit rankles China, civil rights lawyer Alec Karakatsanis discusses his book "Usual Cruelty," and comedian Ms. Pat talks about her series "The Ms. Pat Show."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 18, 2025 • 7min
Episode 501 Promo - The Prison-Industrial Complex Comes to DC (w/ Alec Karakatsanis & Bianca Tylek)
Alec Karakatsanis, a civil rights lawyer and author of *Copaganda*, teams up with Bianca Tylek, executive director of Worth Rises and expert on the prison industry. They dive into the private prison lobby’s role in escalating authoritarianism and the crackdown on immigrants. The discussion reveals how crime narratives influence political action in D.C., misinformation shapes public perception, and how political polarization affects our view of state power. A thought-provoking conversation on the intersection of crime and politics!
