The Stigmatization of Pitbulls and its Social Implications

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Pitbulls have become a symbol for social concerns and discrimination towards certain communities. Landlords use them as a way to exclude certain people from their apartments. In the past, owning a pitbull was used as an excuse for law enforcement to racially profile individuals. Pitbulls have become less shocking and more accepted in recent years, but the discrimination still exists in some places.

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says his government will ban a type of dog called the American Bully XL — a relative of the pit bull. Political editor Tom McTague and writer Bronwen Dickey explain the complex politics and charged history of an iconic dog.

This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Miles Bryan, engineered by David Herman, and hosted by Noel King.

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