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Eamon Whalen
Journalist and reporter who wrote the Mother Jones piece 'How a Mercenary Became a Minneapolis Mall Cop,' providing investigative reporting and on-the-record commentary about private security and post‑George Floyd Minneapolis.
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Nov 27, 2025
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Episode 420: Blart of Darkness (w/ Special Guest: Eamon Whalen)
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Journalist Eamon Whalen, known for his investigative work on private security, joins to discuss his article on Nathan Seabrook, a mercenary-turned-mall cop in Minneapolis. Eamon shares chilling insights on the rise of boutique private security companies post-George Floyd and outlines Seabrook's intimidating tactics. The conversation dives into the complexities of militarized security in urban settings and the troubling implications for community safety and political dynamics. Listeners gain a glimpse into a world where paranoia fuels the privatization of force.
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