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Apr 21, 2016 • 27min
The Police
Exploring the controversial police shooting on Skid Row in Los Angeles, this podcast dives into questions of police use of force and interaction with vulnerable communities. It highlights different approaches to policing, from outreach efforts to tough love. The podcast also discusses the concept of safer cities and the need for a change in policing tactics. Overall, it offers a close-up look at the complexities of law enforcement in a marginalized community.
Apr 14, 2016 • 33min
The Capital
The podcast explores the high homicide rate in El Salvador caused by violent street gangs exported from the U.S. They highlight the tense atmosphere in San Salvador and the impact on public transportation drivers. The narrators witness a crime scene and discuss the government's crackdown on gangs. They also share a heartbreaking story of a young girl forced into a violent marriage by a gang.
Apr 8, 2016 • 35min
The Bikers
A violent shootout between rival biker groups, the Banditos and the Cossacks, in Waco, Texas is explored, including eyewitness accounts and predictions for what's next. The podcast delves into the background of the groups and their criminal activities, as well as the tensions and denials between them. The narrator shares their experience of hiding during a shooting incident and the controversy surrounding the police response. The desire for brotherhood and territorial disputes within the Cossacks club are also discussed.
Mar 31, 2016 • 35min
The House
Inside the house at the center of an HIV outbreak in Indiana, the struggles faced by the town, encounters in Kevin's neighborhood, Joy's journey with prescription pill addiction, drug preparation and detox plans, Devin's struggle with addiction and HIV, the complex reality of drug addiction in Austin, Indiana, and a brief discussion on riding scooters and NPR network.
Mar 9, 2016 • 4min
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