Podcasts about Rodney King

Episode DescriptionIn this episode of Murder in the Black, the host reflects on Latasha Harlins' life, death, and legacy while connecting her story to racial violence, community grief, policing, and justice in America. She also shares her firsthand experience attending the Karmelo Anthony trial and examines how Black youth are viewed in courtrooms, media, and public opinion.Key TopicsLatasha Harlins' life, family, and tragic deathSouth Central LA in the 1980s and 1990sEula Mae Love, Rodney King, and LAPD violenceBlack and Korean community tensions in South CentralThe 1992 LA Uprising and its aftermathThe O.J. Simpson trial and distrust of the LAPDCyrus Carmack-Belton and ongoing racial violenceThe Karmelo Anthony trial and courtroom experienceRace, accountability, grief, and Black childhoodTimestamps00:00 - Witnessing the Karmelo Anthony trial00:23 - Latasha Harlins' story03:06 - Latasha's family and move to LA05:42 - Crystal Harlins' death09:15 - Black grandmothers and survival11:07 - Latasha's dreams13:14 - Black/Korean tensions in South Central14:19 - Eula Mae Love and LAPD violence17:15 - Rodney King21:34 - Latasha's murder23:22 - Sentencing and outrage26:21 - 1992 LA Uprising29:32 - O.J. Simpson and the LAPD30:24 - Cyrus Carmack-Belton31:03 - Karmelo Anthony case36:04 - Jury composition37:09 - Verdict impact42:19 - Race, grief, and accountability46:01 - James Baldwin reflectionResourcesLatasha Harlins case, Rodney King beating, 1992 LA Uprising, O.J. Simpson trial, Cyrus Carmack-Belton case, Karmelo Anthony case, James Baldwin quote.

The New York Times‘ obituary (5/18/26) for former LAPD detective Mark Fuhrman quotes him saying that “policemen never get the benefit of the doubt.” The racism of Mark Fuhrman, the Los Angeles police detective whose involvement in the O.J. Simpson murder investigation helped sink the prosecution's case, was so well-known comedian Dana Carvey once mocked him with a Nazi salute, calling him “Mark the Fuhrer-man.” Fuhrman's death this month (New York Times, 5/18/26) took middle-aged and older Americans back to 1995, when the televised trial of Simpson, accused of murdering his ex-wife and her friend, dominated media for much of the year. During the trial, audio recordings and witness testimony revealed Fuhrman's use of the n-word and other racist views, sinking his credibility as the cop responsible for recovering the “bloody glove,” the key piece of evidence tying Simpson to the killings. Because he had previously testified that he never used the word, it opened an opportunity for the defense to suggest he wasn't honest about other things—and had a motivation to frame a Black celebrity. Unrelenting racism In July 2017, CNN‘s Kyra Phillips played new excerpts from the Fuhrman tapes. The tapes portrayed hours of unrelenting racism. “All these n*****s in L.A. city government…all of them should be lined up against a wall and fucking shot,” he said. And often sexism as well: “What if I’ve just been raped by two buck n*****s, and a female shows up?” During the trial, witness Kathleen Bell testified that Fuhrman had said, “If I had my way, all the n*****s would be gathered together and burned.” Bell told the court, “When he sees a Black man with a white woman driving in a car, he pulls them over,” with no traffic violation needed (Washington Post, 9/5/95). Fuhrman became the national representation of the American racist cop. He invoked the Fifth Amendment when questioned about his handling of evidence (LA Times, 9/7/95), offering the shadow of a doubt the jury needed to acquit the former football and movie star. In his fiery closing argument, defense attorney Johnnie Cochran characterized Fuhrman as “this perjurer, this racist, this genocidal racist.” Fuhrman pleaded no contest to a perjury charge a year later (CNN, 10/2/96). But there was something bigger about Fuhrman, and it's something we can deeply feel in the media environment today. ‘Unwitting catalyst’ Mark Fuhrman interviewed in ESPN‘s OJ: Made in America (2016). The legal “dream team” Simpson assembled certainly focused on pushing the jury for an acquittal—that's a defense lawyer's job. But as outlined in both the dramatized The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story on FX and ESPN's OJ: Made in America, defense lead Cochran also built a larger case for a larger audience. (Side note: FAIR's Janine Jackson briefly appears in the ESPN documentary in a segment about media coverage of the trial.) Nicole Brown Simpson was killed at her Los Angeles home, along with Ron Goldman, on June 12, 1994, just two years after the city was engulfed in racial rioting as a result of an acquittal of police officers who had been videotaped brutally beating a Black man, Rodney King. For much of America, the rioting was a dividing moment. Civil rights activists saw it as the explosion of a powder keg under pressure of decades of tension between LA's Black community and the cops. A great deal of white America saw the rioting as an inexplicable overreaction. Press voices had their doubts too. Newsweek (5/10/92) called the looting “a manic fiesta, a TV game show with every looter a winner.” Cochran set out to change the narrative, to demonstrate to the white public that Black Los Angeles has systemically suffered from racist policing. Ben Ehrenreich (Guardian, 4/22/20): “The thousands of African Americans who migrated to Los Angeles from the Jim Crow south had found similar cruel realities awaiting them.” In Set the Night on Fire, Mike Davis and Jon Weiner outline the ongoing war against the Black community by LA cops in the 1960s, erupting in the 1965 Watts riots. From the Guardian‘s review (4/22/20): LA's police make dramatic appearances in almost every chapter, clubbing peaceful protesters, brutalizing activists and killing so many Black men, and with such absolute impunity, that Davis and Wiener's claim that “the Manson gang were bit players compared to the forces of law and order” ends up feeling more than fair. In the authors' telling, the wanton violence of the police acted as a consistent if unwitting catalyst to historical change: It was the chaos that followed a ferocious LAPD assault on anti-war protesters that added to Lyndon Johnson's decision not to run for re-election in 1968, and the LAPD's murder of a Black Muslim named Ronald Stokes—seven other Muslims were shot in the same incident—that pushed Malcolm X towards a broader vision of Black liberation. The shared experience of LAPD violence, Davis and Wiener write, forged a “common culture of resistance” among Black and Chicano youth, white hipsters and anti-war activists, and the city's gay community. This situation hardly improved with the economic turmoil of the 1970s, or the reactionary retreat of the 1980s. For many Black Angelenos, the 1992 riots weren't about one videotape, but about this entire history. Cochran had an opportunity to reveal the situation in the early ’90s to America. And with Fuhrman, who was called by the prosecution to bring the bloody glove into evidence, Cochran was able to show a feverishly racist man at the center of this investigation. ‘Kill somebody and go have some chicken’ Sean Hannity (Hannity, 1/10/23) interviewing Pam Bondi (then a former Florida attorney general) and Mark Fuhrman. In the end, Simpson was acquitted, and Fuhrman became a symbol of a divided America. It’s quite telling that the disgraced cop later found a landing place on Fox News. The Murdoch media empire created the news network the year after the Simpson trial as the antithesis to what it claimed was a liberal slant in corporate television news. Bringing on Fuhrman as a recurring guest—and, later, giving him his own show on Fox Nation—didn’t just promote his own public rehabilitation, it foretold a shift in “acceptable” discourse on right-wing TV. Fox‘s Greta van Susteren (5/19/05) defended having him on as a frequent guest: Mark happens to be a very, very, very smart detective—one of the best I have ever worked with and I have worked with many. He really thinks about the investigations we book him on the show to discuss. But Fox was attracted to Fuhrman not by his smarts, but by his hate. The racism that spilled out in the Simpson trial—Fuhrman's animosity toward the people who he was sworn to protect and serve—catered directly to the Fox audience. Another Fox star that routinely showcased Fuhrman was Sean Hannity (Extra!, 9/13). On Hannity & Colmes (11/16/06; cited by Media Matters, 11/20/06), Fuhrman asserted that the the type of “people” he “dealt with … for 20 years” will kill somebody and go have some chicken at KFC. You will catch them eating chicken and drinking a beer after they just murdered three people. He added that “these people are out there. They’re all over the place.” In another appearance, Hannity (Hannity, 7/16/13) brought the ex-cop on to speculate on whether Black people would riot if George Zimmerman were found not guilty of murdering an unarmed Trayvon Martin in Florida. “Mark, it seems to me like it's going to be a dangerous scenario for the cities where this is going to occur,” said Hannity. Fuhrman replied, “I think you're right, Sean,” and proceeded to fantasize about protesters “assaulting people, assaulting officers, so when you cross that line, it's pretty obvious, and, you know, this is completely drawn on racial lines now.” ‘They just take more and more’ “You can always find something that doesn’t look like justice was served one way or another,” Mark Fuhrman tells Megyn Kelly (and right-wing novelist Brad Thor) on Fox‘s Kelly File (7/8/16). Fuhrman had nothing but contempt for the Black Lives Matter movement erupting in Ferguson, Missouri. He told Fox News' Megyn Kelly (8/10/15): Stopping traffic is not a lawful demonstration. Stopping pedestrians is not a lawful demonstration.  Stopping regular traffic on sidewalks in front of buildings. That is not lawful demonstrations. And they should enforce it. And you know, when you allow some kind of, you know, leeway, they just take more and more. And now we have people that are not on the city council and they’re not on the police department, no matter how represented the Black community is. They are not there. You’re dealing with gang members and street drug dealers that are just hanging out. They’re armed and they’re taking advantage of a hesitant police department. How did Fuhrman respond to a video of “a white school police officer in a Columbia [South Carolina] classroom grabbing an African-American student by the neck, flipping her backward as she sat at her desk, then dragging and throwing her across the floor” (New York Times, 10/26/15)? He made the officer a saint on Fox. Media Matters (10/27/15) quoted Fuhrman: He requested her. He verbally did that. The next level is he put a hand on her. She escalated it from there. He used soft control. He threw her on the ground, he handcuffed her. He didn’t use mace. He didn’t use a Taser. He didn’t use a stick. He didn’t kick her. He didn’t hit her. He didn’t choke her. He used a minimal amount of force necessary to effect an arrest. In 2019, he attacked Democratic presidential hopefuls for their police reform rhetoric on the Ingraham Angle (8/2/19), saying those politicians were looking to win “that 18-to-25-year-old base that is involved in all these movements—these anti-government, anti-establishment, anti-republic, anti-Trump” movements. He eventually was given his own show on Fox News spinoff Fox Nation, the Fuhrman Diaries, which ran from 2018 to 2022. (Fox promoted him as “America's most controversial detective”—LA Times, 11/29/18.) ‘Total reputational annihilation’ Just because someone lied under oath about using racial slurs dozens of times doesn’t mean they should be canceled (Wall Street Journal, 5/20/26)—and by “canceled,” we mean given their own TV show. People can and do change over time. Fuhrman gave a somewhat nuanced view on Fox News (Ingraham Angle, 5/29/20) about the police killing of George Floyd, which resulted in widespread political unrest. He called Floyd's killing “a slow-motion homicide,” and said the video footage was “a slow and really painful thing to watch of somebody grinding somebody’s face into the pavement until they’re dead.” At the Murdoch-owned Wall Street Journal, columnist Matthew Hennessey (5/20/26) christened Fuhrman a victim of cancel culture, admitting that he was a “bad cop,” but that he was among the first to suffer the total reputational annihilation that has become a hallmark of life in the digital era, where everything you say—or have ever said—will one day be used against you in the court of public opinion. It’s a strange sort of “reputational annihilation” that gets you regularly showcased on a national cable TV network, and then gives you your own show. Fuhrman’s afterlife as a commentator foretold a media conservatism that flips the narrative about racist policing on its head, where prejudice becomes a sign of expertise. It’s a legacy we live with today in MAGA America, even with Fuhrman having departed this world. Research assistance: Priyanka Bansal

Et si certains corps avaient besoin de lutter… pour rester debout ?Wrestler. Le nom dit tout. À trois ans, au mariage d'un oncle à Cotonou, on lui met sa tenue Michael Jackson, on le place au milieu de la salle. Et il danse. Il n'a pas encore les mots. Mais il sait déjà ce que ça fait. "J'étais le roi du monde. Je me sentais libre."Dans cette première partie des Sens de la Danse, je reçois Wrestler, grand danseur de krump, dont le nom signifie littéralement lutteur — et c'est tout un programme.Avec lui, on plonge dans les origines d'une danse née dans les quartiers de Los Angeles, dans le contexte des violences policières et des émeutes de 1992. On parle de révélation, de style, de familles et de ce que le krump transforme vraiment dans un corps et dans une vie.

Navigating Real Estate Cycles with Julie Ann Peterson: Opportunities in Turbulent TimesIn this episode, Julie Ann Peterson, a seasoned real estate lender and operator, shares her insights on current market downturns, the cyclical nature of real estate, and opportunities for investors. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced syndicator, Julie provides actionable advice on financing, navigating distressed deals, and capitalizing on market lows.Main Topics Covered:Julie Ann Peterson's journey from banking to multifamily real estate and her early challenges in Los AngelesThe impact of recent delivery surpluses on absorption rates and future prospectsHow to identify distressed assets and the role of banks and lenders amidst declining valuationsStrategies for small investors: leveraging agency financing and building experienceThe importance of team strength, net worth, and experience for agency loan qualificationManaging occupancy and operational challenges in today's uncertain environmentPractical tips on capital raising and forming relationships with family offices and high-net-worth individualsThe evolving landscape of small multifamily deals and their transition into agency financing eligibilityHow to assess risk, due diligence, and avoid common pitfalls in distressed asset investmentsResources for ongoing education and networking: Zoom at 8 and social media presenceTimestamps:01:13 - Julie Ann's background and entry into real estate02:10 - Personal story of market crash during Rodney King riots03:37 - Lessons learned from peaks and valleys in real estate cycles07:45 - Signs of distress: operator challenges and keys drop09:38 - Bank negotiations and distressed deal resolutions10:23 - Factors leading to default and distressed asset sale opportunities11:16 - Importance of experience and past deal performance12:11 - The effect of rising interest rates on property values and capitalization13:08 - Lessons learned from losses and strategic adjustments14:01 - The role of bank distress and foreclosure waves15:00 - The opportunity for investor capital during distressed sales17:15 - How small investors can position themselves for opportunity22:30 - Understanding agency financing and eligibility criteria23:10 - The process of qualifying for government-backed multifamily loans24:49 - Transitioning from small multifamily to agency deals26:43 - Combining multiple properties for agency financing27:47 - Practical tips for small multifamily investors28:45 - The importance of experience and sponsorship for agency deals30:42 - Challenges for smaller deals in the current environmentResources & Links:Zoom at 8 – Weekly Thursday night investor and operator meetupsJulie Ann Peterson on LinkedInOld Capital LendingConnect with Julie Ann Peterson:LinkedIn - Julie Ann PetersonInstagram - @julieannpetersonFacebook - Julie Ann PetersonCONNECT WITH MORE-LAND: Website: www.morelandequity.comLinkedIn:www.linkedin.com/company/more-land-equity-capital/?viewAsMember=trueFacebook: www.facebook.com/morelandequityInstagram: www.instagram.com/morelandequity/SUBSCRIBE TO GET DIVERSIFIED PODCAST: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@getdiversifiedpodcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3T9pkYD9u09vhUQEr4JdxCApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ru/podcast/get-diversified-podcast/id1673834219DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as investment advice. Please consult with qualified financial, legal, and tax professionals before making any investment decisions.#RealEstate #InvestmentOpportunities #MarketTrends #MultifamilyInvesting #RealEstateCycles #JulieAnnPeterson #LendingMarket #FinancialFreedom #InvestmentStrategy #RealEstateInvesting

I can still remember staring at the screen and listening to the verdict that the officers had been acquitted. I felt utter shock, on one hand, and deja vu, on the other. I, like millions of Americans, watched the video footage ad nauseam of the brutal beating of Rodney King at the hands of the LAPD and thought to myself there was no way these cops would get off. Yet many, including in my neighborhood of Richmond, California, were less sanguine about the prospect of justice being delivered. Such skepticism proved well-founded. The acquittal of the officers involved in the King case set off a wave of popular unrest, the so-called LA Riots of 1992 which cost 64 lives, caused over 2,300 injuries, and resulted in damages estimated at between $800 million and $1 billion.   Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop   READ THE WEEKLY TIR NEWSLETTER HERE: https://www.patreon.com/collection/1853497   Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined,   BECOME A PATRON! We're creating patron only programing, you'll get bonus content from many of the episodes, and you get MERCH!   Become a patron now https://www.patreon.com/join/BitterLakePresents?   Please also like, subscribe, and follow us on these platforms as well, (specially YouTube!)   THANKS Y'ALL   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG9WtLyoP9QU8sxuIfxk3eg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Thisisrevolutionpodcast/ Twitter: @TIRShowOakland Instagram: @thisisrevolutionoakland   Substack: https://jmylesoftir.substack.com/.../the-money-will-roll...   Read Jason Myles in Current Affairs Magazine here: https://www.currentaffairs.org/.../donald-trump-is-a-pro... Read Jason Myles in Damage Magazine https://damagemag.com/2023/11/07/the-man-who-sold-the-world/ Read Jason in Black Agenda Report: https://www.blackagendareport.com/rainbow-and-machine          

The jury in the trial of four police officers charged in the beating of Rodney King acquitted the defendants, prompting protests that soon escalated into violence. The riots led to the deaths of 63 people, the injury of over two thousand, and more than $1 billion of ...

This Day in Legal History: Rodney KingOn April 29, 1992, a California jury acquitted four Los Angeles police officers charged in the beating of Rodney King, a Black motorist whose assault had been captured on videotape the year before. The beating took place on March 3, 1991, after a police chase, when officers repeatedly struck King while a bystander recorded the incident from nearby. The footage became one of the most important pieces of video evidence in modern American legal history, not because it settled the matter, but because it showed how even seemingly clear evidence can be interpreted differently in a courtroom.To much of the public, the video appeared to show obvious police brutality. To the defense, it became something to be slowed down, segmented, and reframed as a series of split-second decisions by officers claiming fear and loss of control. When the jury acquitted the officers, the verdict landed in Los Angeles as a statement about far more than one criminal prosecution. For many residents, especially Black Angelenos, it confirmed the belief that the legal system was unwilling or unable to hold police accountable for violence against Black citizens.The verdict triggered several days of unrest across Los Angeles, leaving more than 60 people dead, thousands injured, and large portions of the city damaged. The case also forced the country to confront the relationship between race, policing, prosecutorial burden, and jury perception. The state-court acquittals did not end the legal story, because federal prosecutors later brought civil rights charges against the officers.In 1993, two officers, Laurence Powell and Stacey Koon, were convicted in federal court, while two others were acquitted. King also later received a civil damages award from the City of Los Angeles. April 29 remains a major date in legal history because it revealed the limits of video evidence, the difficulty of prosecuting police officers, and the deep public consequences that can follow when a courtroom verdict collides with what millions of people feel they have already seen.Purdue Pharma was sentenced in federal court in New Jersey to $5.5 billion in fines and penalties tied to its 2020 guilty plea over misconduct connected to OxyContin sales. The sentencing helps clear the path for Purdue to wind down through bankruptcy and fund a broader $7.4 billion opioid settlement. Before approving the plea deal, Judge Madeline Cox Arleo heard hours of testimony from people who described addiction, death, and family devastation connected to the opioid crisis. More than 200 victims submitted letters, and more than 40 people spoke in court.Purdue's chairman, Steve Miller, apologized directly to victims after the judge instructed him to do so. Arleo also apologized from the bench, telling victims that the government had failed them by missing opportunities to stop Purdue's conduct earlier. Many speakers said financial punishment was not enough and argued that Purdue's owners, the Sackler family, or company executives should face prison time. The judge said she could not impose jail time because the Justice Department had charged the company, not the individual owners or executives. Although the formal sentence is $5.5 billion, most of that amount will not actually be paid, with the government expected to collect $225 million if Purdue uses its remaining assets to pay creditors.The settlement includes money for governments and an $865 million fund for individuals, but many victims worry they will be excluded because they cannot produce old prescription records. Purdue says it is on track to exit bankruptcy as a new nonprofit company focused on opioid addiction treatment and overdose-reversal medicines.Purdue Pharma receives $5.5 billion sentence, paving way for opioid settlement | ReutersThe Justice Department has indicted former FBI Director James Comey over a 2025 Instagram post showing seashells arranged as “86 47,” which prosecutors say amounted to a threat against President Donald Trump. The case was filed in federal court in North Carolina and charges Comey with threatening the president's life and transmitting a threat across state lines. Comey has said he did not intend violence, explaining that he deleted the post after learning some people interpreted the numbers that way.Trump and his allies had argued the message was a threat, with “47” referring to Trump as the 47th president and “86” being read by them as a call to remove him violently. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche defended the indictment as a standard threat case, while critics and Comey's lawyers say it looks like a politically motivated prosecution. The Secret Service had previously looked into the post and interviewed Comey, but he was not charged at that time. One should also place the indictment in the broader context of Trump's Justice Department pursuing cases against people and groups seen as political opponents.Comey already faced a separate criminal case over alleged false testimony to Congress, but that case was dismissed after a judge found a problem with the prosecutor's appointment, and the government is appealing. Comey's lawyers are expected to argue that the new case is both retaliatory and protected by the First Amendment. The central legal fight will likely be whether the post was a “true threat” or protected political speech.Trump's DOJ indicts former FBI director James Comey over ‘86 47' post | ReutersThe Trump administration has fired all current members of the National Science Board, according to two former board members who spoke to Reuters. The board, created in 1950, helps oversee the National Science Foundation and advises both the president and Congress on science and engineering policy. It had more than 20 members, who were appointed to six-year terms, and most of them came from academia, with others from national labs, nonprofits, and private industry. Former board members Yolanda Gil and Keivan Stassun said they were told by email that their removals were effective immediately.According to Gil, all 22 current members were terminated and no explanation was given. Stassun said the move was disappointing but not surprising in light of other Trump administration actions affecting scientific research and independent federal bodies. The National Science Foundation referred questions to the White House. A White House official said the NSF's work would continue without interruption and suggested that the board's congressionally created powers may need to be updated. The firings fit into a broader pattern described by political experts as an effort by the administration to reshape independent institutions by replacing existing officials with more loyal leadership.Trump administration fires entire National Science Board | Reuters This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

On April 29, 1992, the acquittal of officers in the Rodney King beating sparked the Los Angeles riots. The unrest lasted six days, leaving dozens dead, thousands injured and causing more than $1 billion in damage. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former Los Angeles Police Department Internal Affairs investigator Marlon Marrache and I continue our discussion on the role of those who police the police and the impact on officers on the street and communities on how it's done. In Part 2, we explore the 1991 Rodney King beating and its aftermath, the event labeled as the LADP Rampart-CRASH Scandal, the Baltimore Gun Trace Task Force Scandal and more.Listen to part one with Marlon here.Contact me at silverliningshandbookpod@gmail.comCheck out the Silver Linings Handbook website at:https://silverliningshandbook.com/Check out our Patreon to support the show at:https://www.patreon.com/thesilverliningshandbookJoin our Facebook Group at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1361159947820623Visit the Silver Linings Handbook store to support the podcast at:https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-silver-linings-handbook-podcast-storeVisit The True Crime Times Substack at:https://truecrimemessenger.substack.comThe Silver Linings Handbook podcast is a part of the ART19 network. ART19 is a subsidiary of Wondery and Amazon Music.See the Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and the California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join our April autism fundraiser! https://www.bunkerbranding.com/pages/unsubscribe-podcast This week we are joined by Tony Moon! Tony was one of the ‘roof Koreans' during the LA Rodney King riots in 1992. He is releasing a book about the experience soon. Pre-order the ballistic edition: https://wargate.store/products/rooftop-korean-memoir-of-the-1992-l-a-riots Watch this episode ad-free and uncensored on Pepperbox! https://www.pepperbox.tv/ WATCH THE AFTERSHOW & BTS ON PATREON! https://www.patreon.com/UnsubscribePodcast

The 1992 Los Angeles Civil Unrest, sparked by the acquittal of officers in the brutal beating of Rodney King, exposed deep cracks in the systems meant to protect and serve. More than thirty years later, what actions can we take to create real public safety practices that center justice, equity, and community care?Joining Los Angeles City Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson to explore these questions is John Kim, President and CEO of Catalyst California (formerly Advancement Project California). John shares his personal reflections on the uprising and how it continues to shape his work today. He also discusses how Catalyst California is helping to advance a new vision of safety—one that moves away from traditional policing and invests in community-centered solutions like Alternative Traffic Enforcement.Sign up for our newsletter at beacons.ai/mhdcd8ResourcesJohn Kim is the President and CEO of Catalyst California (formerly Advancement Project California), a leading racial justice organization that champions systemic change to achieve equity and expand opportunity across the state. Throughout his career, John has been a strong advocate for community-driven solutions that address structural barriers in public education, voting rights, public finance, and public safety. Under his leadership, Catalyst California has been at the forefront of efforts to reimagine justice and safety by investing in alternatives to policing and advancing policies that center the needs and voices of historically marginalized communities. His work reflects a lifelong commitment to building a more just and inclusive California.Website: www.catalystcalifornia.orgInstagram: @catalystcaLearn more about Alternative Traffic Enforcement programs and community-based safety models at:www.catalystcalifornia.org/initiatives/reimagine-justice-safetyCommunity AnnouncementsCrenshaw Farmers' MarketOpen every Saturday from 10 AM to 3 PMLocated at 5730 Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90043 (Historic Fire Station 54 parking lot)Accepts CalFresh EBT cards and WIC checks. Offers Market Match, which doubles CalFresh benefits up to $20 per day.For more information, visit foodaccessla.org/crenshaw-farmers-market or follow on Instagram: @crenshawfm__________Want to learn more about Los Angeles City Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson and LA's Council District 8? Follow @mhdcd8 on Instagram and sign up for the newsletter at mhdcd8.org!

Marlon Marrache, a 24-year Los Angeles Police Department veteran who spent half that time investigating police misconduct, joins me to discuss how internal affairs is the first line of defense between a police department and its community. We touch on the 1991 Rodney King beating, the O.J. Simpson trial, the impact of the Watts Uprising, what became known as the Rampart scandal and more.Contact me at silverliningshandbookpod@gmail.comCheck out the Silver Linings Handbook website at:https://silverliningshandbook.com/Check out our Patreon to support the show at:https://www.patreon.com/thesilverliningshandbookJoin our Facebook Group at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1361159947820623Visit the Silver Linings Handbook store to support the podcast at:https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-silver-linings-handbook-podcast-storeVisit The True Crime Times Substack at:https://truecrimemessenger.substack.comThe Silver Linings Handbook podcast is a part of the ART19 network. ART19 is a subsidiary of Wondery and Amazon Music.See the Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and the California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

True adaptive leadership demands a difficult balance: the quiet reflection required for personal growth and the bold action needed to drive meaningful change. In this deeply insightful conversation, we sit down with Shawn Newell to explore the tension at the heart of this challenge. For 37 years, Shawn successfully navigated the Nexus between doing well and doing good, driving profitable business development while simultaneously championing critical social initiatives. He shares his personal story of confronting prejudice head-on and the courage it takes to expand professional networks into uncomfortable places. More than just a discussion on business, this post is a roadmap for leaders willing to overcome the fear of making a mistake, foster true inclusion, and embrace the self-actualization required to lead with resiliency and purpose. Discover how balancing internal reflection with external action is the only way to achieve sustainable, impactful adaptive leadership today.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! https://anne-pratt.com

Kris Zellner is joined by Rob Naylor and Our Good Buddy Charles as we discuss the month of March 1991 in World Championship Wrestling and pop culture at large. Topics of discussion include:Barry Windham kinda sorta teasing leaving the Four Horsemen.The greatness of Buddy Landel shining through right as he gets fired by the promotion for being Budro.The NEVER-ENDING Z-Man vs. Terrence Taylor goes on for yet another month.Bobby Eaton finally turning babyface.The debut of the Mr. Hughes gimmick.Marc Mero makes his debut, getting killed by Sid Vicious.Rodney King gets assaulted by the LAPD in a story that will have a major impact later on.The greatness of The KLF.Owen Hart and One Man Gang make their WCW debuts.“Studs,” hosted by Marc DeCarlo, makes its TV debut in syndication.The first discussion of Sid Vicious leaving for the WWF being a real possibility.New Japan and WCW co-promote "Starrcade '91 at the Tokyo Dome,” featuring the controversial Ric Flair vs. Tatsumi Fujinami NWA World Heavyweight Title change.Donnie Wahlberg and Danny Bonaduce doing bad boy things.The reason why Owen Hart's WCW stint only lasted a few weeks.We thought this was a great show and we hope you do too!!!---To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kris Zellner is joined by Rob Naylor and Our Good Buddy Charles as we discuss the month of March 1991 in World Championship Wrestling and pop culture at large. Topics of discussion include:Barry Windham kinda sorta teasing leaving the Four Horsemen.The greatness of Buddy Landel shining through right as he gets fired by the promotion for being Budro.The NEVER-ENDING Z-Man vs. Terrence Taylor goes on for yet another month.Bobby Eaton finally turning babyface.The debut of the Mr. Hughes gimmick.Marc Mero makes his debut, getting killed by Sid Vicious.Rodney King gets assaulted by the LAPD in a story that will have a major impact later on.The greatness of The KLF.Owen Hart and One Man Gang make their WCW debuts.“Studs,” hosted by Marc DeCarlo, makes its TV debut in syndication.The first discussion of Sid Vicious leaving for the WWF being a real possibility.New Japan and WCW co-promote "Starrcade '91 at the Tokyo Dome,” featuring the controversial Ric Flair vs. Tatsumi Fujinami NWA World Heavyweight Title change.Donnie Wahlberg and Danny Bonaduce doing bad boy things.The reason why Owen Hart's WCW stint only lasted a few weeks.We thought this was a great show and we hope you do too!!!---To support the show and get access to exclusive rewards like special members-only monthly themed shows, go to our Patreon page at Patreon.com/BetweenTheSheets and become an ongoing Patron. Becoming a Between the Sheets Patron will also get you exclusive access to not only the monthly themed episode of Between the Sheets, but also access to our new mailbag segment, a Patron-only chat room on Slack, and anything else we do outside of the main shows!If you're looking for the best deal on a VPN service—short for Virtual Private Network, it helps you get around regional restrictions as well as browse the internet more securely—then Private Internet Access is what you've been looking for. Not only will using our link help support Between The Sheets, but you'll get a special discount, with prices as low as $1.98/month if you go with a 40 month subscription. With numerous great features and even a TV-specific Android app to make streaming easier, there is no better choice if you're looking to subscribe to WWE Network, AEW Plus, and other region-locked services.For the best in both current and classic indie wrestling streaming, make sure to check out IndependentWrestling.tv and use coupon code BTSPOD for a free 5 day trial! (You can also go directly to TinyURL.com/IWTVsheets to sign up that way.) If you convert to a paid subscriber, we get a kickback for referring you, allowing you to support both the show and the indie scene.To subscribe, you can find us on iTunes, Google Play, and just about every other podcast app's directory, or you can also paste Feeds.FeedBurner.com/BTSheets into your favorite podcast app using whatever “add feed manually” option it has.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

What really happened when 4 cops tried to help the CHP arrest a man named Rodney King?

If you're interested in the real-life impact of legal procedures or just love a good deep dive into true crime and courtroom drama, you're in for a treat with this episode.Welcome to Lawyer Talk! In this episode, I take you through the fascinating and sometimes controversial topic of venue in criminal trials—specifically, when and why cases get moved out of their original county.Using some of the most high-profile examples, like Rodney King, the Oklahoma City bombing, O.J. Simpson, the Beltway Snipers, Scott Peterson, and the recent Bryan Kohberger case, I break down how media attention and local bias can affect a defendant's right to a fair trial.I also talk about the ongoing debate between victims' rights and the due process protections designed for those accused of crimes.3 Key Takeaways:Venue matters—and can be moved for fairness: Publicity and local sentiment often force courts to relocate trials (think Rodney King and Oklahoma City bombing), making sure defendants receive a fair process.Due process protects the accused, not the victims: As Steve Palmer explains, due process is designed to shield individuals from government overreach. Victims' rights amendments are emerging, but the Constitution primarily safeguards those facing charges.Media impact is huge: The pressure of saturated media coverage determines whether a trial stays put or moves elsewhere. Judges consider demographics, local bias, and sometimes expert evidence when making these decisions.Got a question you want answered on the podcast? Call 614-859-2119 and leave us a voicemail. Steve will answer your question on the next podcast!Submit your questions to www.lawyertalkpodcast.com.Recorded at Channel 511.Stephen E. Palmer, Esq. has been practicing criminal defense almost exclusively since 1995. He has represented people in federal, state, and local courts in Ohio and elsewhere.Though he focuses on all areas of criminal defense, he particularly enjoys complex cases in state and federal courts.He has unique experience handling and assembling top defense teams of attorneys and experts in cases involving allegations of child abuse (false sexual allegations, false physical abuse allegations), complex scientific cases involving allegations of DUI and vehicular homicide cases with blood alcohol tests, and any other criminal cases that demand jury trial experience.Steve has unique experience handling numerous high-publicity cases that have garnered national attention.For more information about Steve and his law firm, visit Palmer Legal Defense. Copyright 2026 Stephen E. Palmer - Attorney At Law

Send us Fan MailVOLCANOExpatriated British director Mick Jackson erupts on screen and sets Los Angeles on fire with his latest (to be covered in Season 17 Hacks) blockbuster film VOLCANO (1997).   Suffering from a release date only weeks after another volcano disaster movie hit American movie theaters (Dante's Peak), Jackson's big-budget disaster movie flips the script on Threads (covered last week) with competency porn performed by seasoned actors at or some nearing the pinnacle of their career, including Tommy Lee Jones and Anne Heche and Keith David, as well as up-and-coming stars and character actors, most notably Don Cheadle, in this ensemble film reminiscent of the 70s disaster flicks.  The primary focus is Jones' Mike Roark, a divorced workaholic dad saddled at the start of the movie with a vacation and a tween daughter who, by the end of the film, will be unburdened by both when lava erupts and flows the streets of L.A. This surprising disaster leads Jone's Roark as the head of the city's Office of Emergency Management along with his number one Cheadle as the bureau's assistant director and someone named Gator who likely works with them and might have teleportation abilities to team up with the egghead and infrequent glasses-wearing Heche character to divert the lava flow into the ocean with the help of a second-act David as a police lieutenant and a racist 90's LAPD cop (not redundant in this film's world), the LAPD's demolition team, and a self-proclaimed “volcano version of Rodney King” (and no help from the White kid named Tommy). In the process, the city solves racism.  This week, Jack's away. Thomas provides alternative tag lines for the film; Ken uncovers information on the 86'ed sequel; and Ryan's left to speculate.  Spoiler: We love it!  THEME SONG BY: WEIRD A.I.Email: thegoodthepodandtheugly@gmail.comFacebook: https://m.facebook.com/TGTPTUInstagram: https://instagram.com/thegoodthepodandtheugly?igshid=um92md09kjg0Bluesky: @goodpodugly.bsky.socialYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6mI2plrgJu-TB95bbJCW-gLetterboxd (follow us!):Podcast: goodpoduglyKen: Ken KoralRyan: Ryan Tobias

Send us Fan MailIn Honor of Dr. John Perkins 1931-2026(REPRISE) Ken is pleased to welcome Lisa Sharon Harper and her new groundbreaking book, Fortune - How Race Broke My Family and the World--and How to Repair It All. It all began with the results of her submission of DNA to Ancestry.com. Lisa learned of her Nigerian roots - and ancestry that extends all the way back to the onset of slavery in America in the 1600s. Lisa shares her story of awakenings, which began when she became a Christian as a high school student in Young Life. She soon learned that her new faith was inextricably linked to white Republican politics - her activist mother was horrified. At Rutgers, as an undergraduate, she was active in Campus Crusade for Christ. She encountered the writings of John Perkins. In her book, Lisa traces the history of her family tree including the Lawrences, the Weeks, and the Fortune Magee Game born in 1689. Her family lived with the heavy consequence of race laws that governed slavery and defined "whiteness" as they were written over 300 years. Jesus, Lisa reminds us, was not white; he was brown, indigenous, and colonized - and killed by Empire. Lisa has a great insight into "white fragility" - it's worse. Resistance has been weaponized. Lisa traveled with "Nuns on the Bus," uncovering the roots of the MAGA narrative.  SHOW NOTESSupport the showBecome a Patron - Click on the link to learn how you can become a Patron of the show. Thank you!Ken's Substack PageThe Podcast Official Site: TheBeachedWhiteMale.com

In this Horror Joy episode, Jeff and Brian discuss the 1992 film Candyman as the final entry in an “academic horror” course, focusing on how the movie links urban legend, the university, and racialized violence. They follow graduate student Helen Lyle's dissertation research into the Candyman myth at Chicago's Cabrini-Green, highlighting how academic distance and the “white gaze” turn Black suffering, especially Daniel Robitaille's lynching, into an object of study. Drawing on writers such as Zayla Crocker, George Yancy, Kimberlé Crenshaw, and Robin R. Means Coleman, they argue the film reflects its early-1990s moment (including Rodney King and the Los Angeles uprising), critiques systemic racism and misogyny, and frames Helen as both privileged researcher and exploited academic. They Will Say: Ritual Naming and Living beyond the Pale with CandymanHorror Noire A History of Black American Horror from the 1890s to PresentBernard Rose's Candyman and the Rhetoric of Racial Fear in the Reagan and Bush Years

Depuis 1989, Dana Lixenberg sillonne les États-Unis, sa chambre photographique à la main. Peu connue en France, la photographe néerlandaise a pourtant immortalisé les plus grands (Prince, Donald et Ivana Trump, Jay Z) autant que des inconnus croisés au hasard de ses projets personnels. La Maison européenne de la Photographie, à Paris, lui offre sa première rétrospective française, qui dresse un portrait de l'Amérique entre paillettes et précarité, loin des clichés.  Ils se font face, dans une même pièce : le rappeur Tupac Shakur, Ivana Trump, une condamnée à mort et plusieurs étudiants à l'université. Dès l'entrée dans l'exposition American Images à la MEP, le décor est posé : ici, il n'y a pas de traitement de faveur ; ici, on photographie tout le monde, avec les mêmes égards.  Un procédé à la chambre photographique Car ce qui importe à la photographe néerlandaise Dana Lixenberg, arrivée pour la première fois aux États-Unis en 1989, ce n'est pas l'image publique ni les paillettes : c'est la rencontre. « Ce qui compte chez elle, c'est le regard de l'autre, la rencontre avec l'autre, sa dignité », pointe Laurie Hurwitz, la co-commissaire de l'exposition. Un échange que l'artiste facilite avec un procédé qui lui est cher : celui de la chambre photographique. « C'est un appareil qui est difficile à manier, il faut prendre son temps », explique Laurie Hurwitz. C'est ce temps, pour installer le matériel, le poser, que Dana Lixenberg met à profit pour capter l'intimité de son modèle, et saisir un instant de vulnérabilité – comme dans cette rare image d'une Ivana Trump abandonnée. L'artiste elle-même qualifie son procédé de « danse lente » avec ses sujets.  « Ma façon de photographier requiert beaucoup d'attention. Il faut vraiment travailler avec la personne que vous prenez en photo ; et cela a posé les bases de tout mon travail, raconte Dana Lixenberg. Le premier regard, la première impression, ça ne m'intéresse pas. L'objectif, c'est toujours d'aller au-delà. » Une étape cruciale du travail de Dana Lixenberg consiste donc à photographier au Polaroïd ses modèles, avant de passer à la chambre photographique. « Cela me permet d'avoir une idée du résultat, de leur montrer, et de les mettre en confiance », explique la photographe… Avant d'ajouter, espiègle : « Ceci dit, parfois, je choisis de ne pas leur montrer, si ça risque de ne pas leur plaire ! » À lire aussi«Le Paris de tous les jours» du peintre franco-algérien, Bilal Hamdad, au Petit Palais Imperial Courts, un projet sans date de fin  Ce procédé, qui a mené Dana Lixenberg sur la trace des plus grands noms des années 1990 – notamment dans la sphère hip-hop –, lui a aussi ouvert les portes d'Imperial Courts, quartier sensible de Los Angeles, où elle pose son appareil pour la première fois en 1993. À l'époque, la ville se remet tout juste des émeutes provoquées par le passage à tabac de Rodney King, un jeune homme noir tabassé par des policiers blancs. Les médias dépeignent les quartiers où ont eu lieu les émeutes sous un jour très négatif : danger, violence, misère. Fidèle à son précepte de ne jamais se fier au premier coup d'œil, Dana Lixenberg décide d'en avoir le cœur net.  Ce qu'elle y découvre est très éloigné du portrait présenté à l'époque dans les médias : « En fait, c'est un quartier plein de vie ! », s'exclame-t-elle. Où la violence est présente, certes. Mais où l'on célèbre aussi des mariages et des naissances, où des jeunes filles s'apprêtent, où des morts sont commémorés. Tout cela apparaît au gré des photos prises ces 30 dernières années – car, inlassablement, Dana Lixenberg est revenue dans ce quartier.  «​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Ce projet est devenu tellement personnel, souffle-t-elle. Les habitants du quartier m'ont vu traverser de nombreuses épreuves, vieillir... Et eux aussi sont devenus plus âgés, ils ont perdu des gens parfois ». Au fil de l'exposition, on découvre donc les mêmes personnes photographiées enfants, adolescents, puis pour certains, adultes. On suit, grâce au regard plein d'humanité de la photographe, les joies, les peines, les passages en prison. Comme une cartographie de la vie à Imperial Courts : «​​​​​​​ Ce travail est important pour eux ; en réalité, c'est leur mémoire ». Des projets de plus en plus intimistes et humanistes Peu à peu, avec le temps, Dana Lixenberg a abandonné les tapis rouges et le charme feutré des hôtels luxueux où elle rencontrait les personnalités les plus en vue de l'époque. Sans doute le début d'Imperial Courts a-t-il été une charnière ? En tout cas, ces vingt dernières années, la désormais sexagénaire a photographié les coins des États-Unis habituellement laissés dans l'ombre. Tel ce foyer d'accueil pour personnes sans abri, à Jeffersonville, dans l'Indiana. Loin des idées reçues sur le sans-abrisme, elle photographie ses sujets dans toute leur diversité : des hommes seuls, des enfants, des jeunes femmes apprêtées. Aucun contexte n'est donné sur ces images, seulement le nom et le prénom de la personne photographiée, comme pour les débarrasser de tous les stéréotypes qui pourraient leur coller à la peau.  On sort de cette rétrospective étourdi par la diversité et le nombre des images. On revient sur le titre de l'exposition : American Images. Quelle image de l'Amérique, justement, ces photos donnent-elles ? «​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Elles apportent un regard nuancé, estime Laurie Hurwitz. Cette exposition montre l'image des États-Unis tels qu'ils voudraient être vus, mais elle montre aussi la grande fragilité de la vie en Amérique. » Dana Lixenberg, elle, se montre plus mystérieuse : «​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Je ne sais pas quelle image cela donne exactement. Je crois que cela, c'est à vous de me le dire. » Une image sans complaisance, assurément ; sans empathie, certainement pas. À lire aussiAvec l'exposition «All About Love», Mickalene Thomas célèbre les femmes noires

Thirty-five years ago, the videotaped beating of Rodney King by Los Angeles police officers sparked national outrage and led to days of unrest after the officers were acquitted. The incident forced a national reckoning over policing, race and justice — a conversation that continues today. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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National cold cuts day. Entertainment from 1980. Florida became 27th state, Star Spangle Banner bedcame national anthem, Rodney King beating took place. Todays birthdays - Alexander Graham Bell, Jean Harlow, James Doohan, Jennifer Warnes, Tone Loc, Julie Bowen, David Faustino, Jessica Biel, Camila Cabello. Roger Bannister died.Intro - Good did good - Dianna Corcoran   https://diannacorcoran.com/ Icky Woods TV coldcuts commercialSincereley - The McGuire SistersIn the jailhouse now - Webb PierceBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent      http://50cent.com/Time of my life - Jennifer Warnes & Bill MedleyWild thing - Tone LocHavana - Camila CabelloExit - On the water - Stephen Carey    https://www.stephencareymusic.com/History & Factoids about today Playlist on SpotifyHistory & Factoids about today webpagecooolmedia.comcountryundergroundradio.com

Chuck Heinz and Jamie Lent talk about the New floor at the Big 12 Tournament, Rodney King beating, Gerry Glasco joined the show, Men's Basketball players stepping up and Sozzled.

The 1992 Los Angeles Uprising was sparked after a jury acquitted four LAPD officers who had been charged with using excessive force in the arrest and beating of Rodney King on April 29, 1992. With the anniversary of the civil unrest approaching, MHD and his co-host, Chavonne Taylor, discuss new policing and public safety models with PUSH LA (Promoting Unity, Safety & Health in Los Angeles) convener Leslie Cooper Johnson and former LAPD Officer Brian S. Bentley.Leslie Cooper Johnson is the Vice President of Organizational Development at Community Coalition, or CoCo, a social justice organization in South Los Angeles, where she has worked for the past 15 years. A lifelong resident of Inglewood, she received her Master's in Social Work from the University of Southern California. As part of her role at CoCo, Leslie convenes the PUSH LA collective, which stands for Promoting Unity, Safety & Health in Los Angeles. PUSH LA was formed in response to decades of racist policing and has a mission to “reimagine protect & serve.”Brian S. Bentley is an author and a former LAPD officer. His first book, One Time: The Story of a South Central Los Angeles Police Officer, graphically depicts his involvement in suspect beatings and describes in detail the gratification he and his partners received from their actions. He claims some officers are addicted to violence and can't stop on their own. His book lets readers see firsthand how police brutality is accepted and encouraged in law enforcement. Bentley spent most of his career at Southwest Division. He was one of the few LAPD officers who lived in the division they patrolled. Resources:REIMAGINING TRAFFIC SAFETY & BOLD POLITICAL LEADERSHIP IN LOS ANGELESEpisode Spotify Playlist

In 1995, a film predicted POV recording technology, VR experiences you can buy on the black market, deepfake manipulation, police brutality caught on camera, and a society addicted to experiencing other people's lives through a screen. It starred Ralph Fiennes, Angela Bassett, and was written by James Cameron. Almost nobody saw it.   Strange Days bombed at the box office, nearly destroyed Kathryn Bigelow's career, and has been virtually impossible to find ever since, as right now no streaming service carries it. But everything it warned us about has come true, and somehow the reality is worse than the fiction.   MonteCristo, Thorin, and Richard Lewis make the case for why this is one of the most important sci-fi films ever made. We get into the SQUID tech that directly inspired Cyberpunk 2077's Braindances, the darkest plot device in sci-fi, Ralph Fiennes as the perfect cyberpunk noir anti-hero, Angela Bassett's tragically wasted career as an action star, the Rodney King and OJ parallels baked into the script, and a long conversation about how AI, social media, and surveillance culture have made this film more relevant than ever.   Roger Ebert gave it 4 stars in 1995 and called it a future cult classic. He was right. Again.   Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code FOURPLAY at https://shopmando.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This is a special bonus episode that previously aired on the Christian True-Crime Junkies! podcast. When crime stories dominate headlines, how do we talk about justice without losing sight of faith? In this episode of Christian True-Crime Junkies!, we sit down with former Long Beach police officer turned Christian romantic suspense author Janice Cantore to explore what it’s really like to serve on the front lines of law enforcement, and how God shows up in the darkest moments. Drawing from her time with the Long Beach Police Department, Janice shares firsthand stories from patrol, detective work, and even the Rodney King riots. We talk about mob mentality, officer safety, the emotional toll of responding to tragedy, and the complicated conversations surrounding protests, policing, and accountability. Janice also opens up about how a pivotal moment early in her career strengthened her faith and reshaped the trajectory of her life. We also talk about Janice's brand new book Edge of Truth, and how her experiences in law enforcement directly shaped her Christian suspense novels. You can connect with Janice at the Romantic Suspense A-Team on Facebook, or at JaniceCantore.com, where you can order her book Edge of Truth today! Discover More: Explore additional episodes of Praying Christian Women, Mindful Christian Prayers, and other Christian podcasts at Lifeaudio.com Check out our new podcast, Christian True-Crime Junkies!, on Apple, Spotify, or anywhere you listen to podcasts! Connect with Us: Stay updated and engage with our community: On Substack @PrayingChristianWomen On Facebook @PrayingChristianWomen On Instagram @PrayingChristianWomen On YouTube: @PrayingChristianWomen Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Author Nancy Johnson joins us to discuss People of Means, our February Book Club selection for Black History Month, a powerful, moving dual-timeline novel.Nancy Johnson joins Book Gang to discuss her richly layered second novel, which explores race, class, ambition, and resistance in 1960s Nashville and 1992 Chicago, offering readers a perfectly baked reading experience for Black History Month.In this deeply thoughtful conversation, Nancy reflects on writing a novel that spans decades—from the Jim Crow South and the Fisk University protest movement to the corporate corridors of the early 1990s and the aftermath of the Rodney King verdict. We talk about generational inheritance, the pressures of Black excellence, and the quiet, everyday decisions that shape history just as much as headline-making acts of protest.Nancy also shares what it was like to speak at Fisk University, a moment that mirrors the heart of People of Means, and how beginning her fiction career later in life shaped both her confidence and her creative freedom. From navigating second-novel pressure to crafting two distinct voices for Freda and Tulip, this conversation offers insight into both the craft of writing and the moral questions at the center of the book.In this enlightening conversation, we explore:

Danny Goldberg, author of the new book "Liberals with Attitude: The Rodney King Beating and the Fight for the Soul of Los Angeles," was there in 1991 when an unlikely Los Angeles coalition fought to hold the city's police department accountable for the beating of Rodney King. Thirty-four years later, after George Floyd and the recent events in Minneapolis, Goldberg wonders whether the sort of cross-ideological cooperation that happened in the 1990s is still possible today.

After a long, high-speed chase early one morning in March of 1991, Rodney King was dragged out of his car and severely beaten by 4 LAPD officers.  His beating was a horrendous abuse of police power, and, when the videotape of the beating was made public, it caused massive unrest.  Ultimately, there erupted 6 days of rioting when it was announced that the 4 officers who beat Mr. King were all acquitted of their crimes.  During these eventful six days, 63 people were killed, and over 2, 300 were injured.    In May of 1992, King was interviewed in a press conference, where he was quoted as saying, “People, I just want to say, you know, can we all get along?”                 The sad truth was, and is, “No, we cannot all get along.” Isn't that a sad testimony against modern man?  We can cure diseases, land on the moon, fly all over the world, and carry powerful computers and communication devices in our pockets. Still, we have not yet developed either the ability or the willingness to live in peace with those around us.  How tragic!   Jesus addressed a world that was just as violent and dangerous as our modern world, even more so, some might say!  In one of his sermons, he said this of the way those who followed him might learn to live.  This sermon is in John 13.  Hear these words of Jesus:   “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this, everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”  Vv.34-35  Jesus was talking about how he thought his people, “my disciples,”  should act, as they lived to share the saving message of the Gospel.                  Jesus was only about 30 years old. Still, in his short time on earth, he had seen more than enough violence, injustice, and suffering to know that mankind had a serious problem.   This problem of good relationships influenced almost everyone and contributed to the everyday misery that so many experienced.  Jesus knew that people wanted peace in their relationships, but they seemed helpless to live differently.  So, Jesus used this fact of humanity to teach one of his most important teachings!             Jesus simply taught, “Love one another.”  This love was not an emotion or a ‘warm fuzzy' feeling; it was a choice to live to get along with others and work at keeping the peace.  This could lead to several actions:  practicing forgiveness; being patient when others speak or act in certain ways; choosing to be concerned for others' well-being; and even changing one's tone of voice, particularly when there is a disagreement or difference of opinion.  “Loving one another” would make every situation better and demonstrate that there is something about you that brings a positive dimension to any situation or relationship.  When mentioned, there would be a perfect opportunity to mention the importance of one's faith in Jesus, and how that faith might help one in the relationships of their life – something in which many might be interested!              Let us all follow Jesus' teachings to “love one another” and create opportunities to share the life-changing Gospel of Jesus!    The best way you can support our ministry is by sharing this video with your friends and family!  

It started with Rodney King—eighty-two seconds of video that should have changed everything but didn't. Thirty-four years later, after George Floyd and now events unfolding in Minneapolis, we're still asking: what happens after the cameras capture undeniable truth? Danny Goldberg was there in 1991 when an unlikely Los Angeles coalition fought to hold the LAPD accountable. His book Liberals with Attitude raises the question: is such cross-ideological cooperation even possible today? While this conversation touches on how communities can come together to demand accountability—issues dominating headlines—it was recorded just before the recent Minneapolis shootings. Get full access to Talk Cocktail Podcast at jeffschechtman.substack.com/subscribe

President Donald Trump threatened on social media Thursday to invoke the Insurrection Act to stop resistance to ICE activity in Minnesota. United States presidents have used the act about 30 times in the past, according to NPR. The most recent was in 1992. That year, President George H.W. Bush invoked the law to quell riots in Los Angeles after four police officers were acquitted in the beating of Rodney King. Trump has talked before about using the law to support immigration enforcement. For perspective on the law, MPR News host Nina Moini talked with University of Minnesota law professor Ilan Wurman, who specializes in Constitutional law and presidential power.

I was sitting at home when my phone began to vibrate repeatedly, notifications stacking on top of one another from various news outlets. The repetition alone suggested something serious. My first thought was what foolishness has President Trump unleashed on the world now? Just days ago, he kidnapped a country's president, Nicholas Maduro of Venezuela, boasting ‘f**k around and find out.'By the time I opened the articles, the details were already sinking in. On Wednesday, January 7, ICE agents shot and killed a woman named Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis, Minnesota during an anti-immigration operation. Video footage, now widely circulated, shows her attempting to drive away from a road blocked by federal agents. Within moments, multiple shots were fired, killing her.Renee was present in that neighborhood as a legal observer—someone there not to interfere, provoke, or obstruct, but to document state conduct and protect civil liberties. Legal observers exist precisely because history has shown what happens when law enforcement operates without scrutiny. According to early reporting that Wednesday, Renee was there “watching out for our immigrant neighbors,” a quiet act of solidarity in a political climate increasingly hostile to community care.The context matters here because, just days earlier, the Trump administration deployed 2,000 federal agents to the Minneapolis area, escalating an already tense city. This is the same city where, less than a mile from where Renee was killed, George Floyd was murdered by police in 2020. And we must not forget Philando Castile, who was shot and killed in his car by police in nearby Falcon Heights. That history of violence isn't past us, it's present and ongoing, it's why Renee was there. Her presence was a direct response to that escalation, a form of accountability in a moment designed to intimidate.And yet, almost immediately after her death, the familiar machinery of justification began to turn.Within hours, a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security, Tricia McLaughlin, claimed that an agent opened fire only after Renee “weaponized her vehicle” in an attempt to kill federal officers. This framing, which transforms a car into a weapon and an officer into a victim, has become a well-worn tactic in the defense of state violence. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey responded bluntly, calling the explanation “b******t” and stating plainly that this was “an agent recklessly using power that resulted in somebody dying.”Mayor Jacob Frey is right, it was b******t.The mayor's response was important, but it also revealed something deeper. This wasn't simply a disagreement over facts. The video is clear in what transpired. This was a clash between two narratives—one grounded in demanding accountability toward a system that produced harm, and the other in institutional self-preservation. And as is often the case, the state's version—the latter—began to unravel immediately.There are multiple videos from different angles capturing the shooting. Together, they contradict DHS's account of the sequence of events and call into question the claim of self-defense. These videos underscore why documentation matters, why legal observers exist, and why law enforcement agencies fight so hard against being watched. Visibility disrupts impunity and evidence destabilizes the power that enables ICE to function.It is no coincidence, then, that legislation is quietly advancing across the country to restrict people's ability to film police and ICE in public spaces. These efforts are often justified in the name of officer safety, but their practical effect is to limit accountability of the officers and agents. Because when violence occurs without witnesses, it's easier to deny, though as history shows, witnessing attrocity often isn't enough either.Rodney King, George Floyd, Eric Garner, Philando Castile, Alton Sterling, Sonya Massey, Laquan McDonald—the commonality between all these people, aside from them all being Black, is that they were all murdered on camera by the state. Moments like this force us to reckon with a reality many witness: when agents sanctioned by the state do the killing, the state will always tell us not to believe our own two eyes. Truth becomes whatever the state says it is, despite documentation. Despite what we see.And sure enough, faced with video evidence that contradicted the official narrative, President Trump intervened to provide his own.On his social media platform, Truth Social, he described Renee Good screaming in the footage as “a professional agitator” and characterized her as “very disorderly,” claiming she had “violently, willfully, and viciously” run over an ICE officer. He framed the shooting as self-defense and concluded by blaming the “Radical Left” for targeting law enforcement, insisting that ICE agents were simply doing the job of “MAKING AMERICA SAFE.”This narrative relies on familiar tropes of disorderly civilians, embattled officers, and righteous violence. It reframes accountability as hostility and solidarity as extremism. Most importantly, it shifts attention away from the act itself and toward the supposed threat posed by those who resist or observe state power.But even as Trump's framing took hold, another narrative emerged—one that centered Renee Good herself as innocent, civilian, U.S. citizen. I understand the impulse behind these descriptors. In a country where empathy is rationed, people reach for language they believe will make violence undeniable. Citizenship, for example, is often treated as a moral credential, a line that, once crossed, turns tragedy into outrage.But this framing should worry us deeply.Because it suggests that state violence is only a problem when it reaches the wrong people. That the real issue is not violence itself, but misdirected violence. It implies that there exists a category of people for whom such force is acceptable or even deserved.This logic demands we ask a more fundamental question: should we be comfortable with ICE using violence against anyone? The answer is no. Not undocumented people. Not people with criminal records. Not people deemed guilty. Not people whose lives are already devalued by law and policy. Otherwise, we are not opposing violence, simply negotiating its targets.And that negotiation is precisely how the roots of violence remain untouched. It is how it remains defended.ICE is not a neutral agency that occasionally oversteps its bounds. It is an institution built around detention, deportation, and intimidation. Its purpose is not community safety as much as it is social control. When an agency designed to police movement and punish vulnerability embeds itself into everyday life, violence becomes an inevitable outcome.Understanding this makes clear that shooting someone during an anti-immigration operation is not a failure of enforcement. It is enforcement functioning as intended within a system that prioritizes control over care and impunity over accountability.We must discard the idea of violence at the hands of ICE as being a policy failure and call it as it is. It is a moral indictment of a nation that repeatedly chooses punishment and force over repair. It is indeed a choice. We are told that violence is an unfortunate byproduct of maintaining order, but order for whom, and at what cost? When the state responds to social conditions—migration, poverty, instability—with armed force, it reveals its priorities. It treats complex human realities as threats to be neutralized rather than conditions to be addressed, thus ensuring that violence becomes a governing logic.Angela Davis once warned, “If they come for me in the morning, they will come for you at night.” Davis learned this truth through generations of Black struggle—from enslavement through Jim Crow, through mass incarceration, and through ongoing police terror. Black people have endured state violence that is ever present, and a state that perfects its violence on Black bodies doesn't stop there. It simply finds new applications for the tools it's already built. This violence adapts and expands, looking for new targets once old justifications lose their usefulness.We're watching this in real time. Just one day after Renee Good was killed in Minneapolis, on Thursday, January 8, federal agents shot and wounded two people during a traffic stop in Portland, Oregon. Since the news broke, protests have erupted across the city calling for accountability. The pattern of violence Renee's death exposed didn't end with her, it continued. Because when violence is treated as a tool rather than a crisis, when agents exist to harm, when the system defends rather than corrects itself, the cycle continues.The real question, then, is not whether ICE went too far this time. The question is not asking why ICE carries guns. The question is why we continue to accept institutions whose very design requires someone else's suffering in order to function. The state will always find a way to defend its violence through spokespeople, through narrative reframing, through the language of threats and agitators and self-defense. It will tell us not to believe what we see. It will cast accountability as hostility and solidarity as extremism. And that, too, is a choice.Mustafa Ali-Smith is a social justice advocate who has worked around criminal justice issues for several years. His work examines race, justice, and the politics of reform and power in America. Get full access to Redesign America at redesignamerica.substack.com/subscribe

Ep. 78 - LAPD Gang Detective Tim Pearce reflects on choosing law enforcement; working the CRASH Gang Unit with his partner Kristina Ripatti who would become his wife; and on the “Officer Needs Help” call that changed everything for them both.Tim joined LAPD in 1996 in the wake of the Rodney King riots and the OJ Simpson trial working Skid Row as a rookie and later what was then known as South Central. Tim was paired with Kristina who he met in the Academy as patrol partners and later as partners on the CRASH Gang Unit assigned to the Rollin' 30s Harlem Crips.We discuss all elements that go into collecting gang intel – the cars they drive, who they hang out with, their monikers, their secret monikers. He shares the hair-raising incident he responded to with Kristina that brought him face to face with a gangster and his shotgun and the millisecond decision that saved Tim's life.Tim and Kristina would marry in 2003 soon after have a daughter. They remained on the Gang Unit working separate districts. Then, on June 3, 2006, Tim and his partner responded to the “Officer Needs Help” call. That officer, he would soon learn, was Kristina.This is Tim's story. It's Kristina's story. It's also the story of what all of you risk every time you hit the streets. It is my feeling that the experiences of officers who have been injured in the line of duty and the impact on them and their loved ones is rarely told.It is important to note that through this experience, Tim has been inspired to help law enforcement in a unique way. He has created a gunshot wound simulator called Accuracy Under Fire — a training tool designed to help officers respond while injured and under direct attack. Tim believes AUFIRE will help save law enforcement and military lives. Please check out Tim's website to learn more.Accuracy Under Firehttps://www.aufire.com/tim@aufire.com Find Tim on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/timpearceaufire/We also talk about the fascinating story behind the film “Nothing to see here: Watts” which Tim helped produce and direct. It's a unique documentary made by rival gang members, police, victims of violence all from Watts in LA. Check out the trailer here:https://nothingtoseeheremovie.com/Find me on my social or email me your thoughts:Instagram: on_being_a_police_officerFacebook: On Being a Police OfficerAbby@Ellsworthproductions.comwww.onbeingapoliceofficer.com©Abby Ellsworth. All booking, interviews, editing, and production by Abby Ellsworth. Music courtesy of freesound.orgMy interview with Jim Dudley on Police1's “Policing Matters”

This week on Cut to the Chase: Podcast, we're sharing Gregg Goldfarb's appearance on Chris Dreyer's Personal Injury Mastermind podcast. In the show, Gregg talks about how small, nimble law firms can take on massive cases—and win. With over 30 years of experience in personal injury, insurance claims, and mass tort litigation, Gregg shares how he built a lean, modern practice capable of competing with the biggest players in the legal world. From police brutality cases in the Rodney King era to today's major mass torts like Camp Lejeune, Gregg breaks down how to stay adaptable, avoid wasteful ad spending, and master the art of outsourcing. He and Chris dig into the realities of case acquisition, the pitfalls of marketing fraud, and how smart partnerships can make or break your firm. Whether you're a solo practitioner, managing partner, or curious about the business of law, this episode is full of practical strategies and candid lessons for thriving in a high-stakes, fast-changing industry. What to expect in this episode: How Gregg built a thriving personal injury practice with a lean, outsourced model Why adaptability and curiosity are key to long-term success in law The truth about case marketing, referral pitfalls, and due diligence How to stop wasting money on old-school ad strategies and focus on ROI The power of building relationships and showing up at legal conferences Lessons from landmark cases—police brutality, mass torts, and more How podcasting has helped Gregg grow his brand, network, and firm Stay tuned for more updates, and don't miss our next deep dive on Cut to the Chase: Podcast with Gregg Goldfarb! Subscribe, rate, review, and share this episode of the Cut to the Chase: Podcast! Resources: Listen to more Personal Injury Mastermind episodes: https://rankings.io/pim Subscribe to PIM podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@personalinjurymastermind Connect with Chris Dreyer on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisdreyerco This episode was produced and brought to you by Reignite Media.

No Kings Day on Oct. 18 was the largest peaceful protest in American history. Rebecca Solnit comments, and refutes Republican statements about violence on the left. Her most recent book is “Orwell's Roses.”Also: the fight to control the LA police: a decades long effort that culminated in 1992, after the Rodney King riots, when longtime police chief Darryl Gates was forced out. Danny Goldberg comments – at the time he was board chair of the ACLU of Southern California Foundation, and his new book is “Liberals With Attitude.” Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

No Kings Day on Oct. 18 was the largest peaceful protest in American history. Rebecca Solnit comments, and refutes Republican statements about violence on the left. Her most recent book is “Orwell's Roses.”Also: the fight to control the LA police: a decades long effort that culminated in 1992, after the Rodney King riots, when longtime police chief Darryl Gates was forced out. Danny Goldberg comments – at the time he was board chair of the ACLU of Southern California Foundation, and his new book is “Liberals With Attitude.” Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Today on AirTalk, CA passes SB79; Triple Play; New book explores Rodney King beating; and Check in on fire recovery efforts. Today on AirTalk: CA passes SB79 (0:15) Triple Play (24:40) New book explores Rodney King beating (34:17) Check in on fire recovery efforts (51:23) Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!

Since World War II, Protestant sermons have been an influential tool for defining American citizenship in the wake of national crises. In the aftermath of national tragedies, Americans often turn to churches for solace. Because even secular citizens attend these services, they are also significant opportunities for the Protestant religious majority to define and redefine national identity and, in the process, to invest the nation-state with divinity. The sermons delivered in the wake of crises become integral to historical and communal memory--it matters greatly who is mourned and who is overlooked. Melissa M. Matthes conceives of these sermons as theo-political texts. In When Sorrow Comes: The Power of Sermons from Pearl Harbor to Black Lives Matter (Harvard UP, 2021), she explores the continuities and discontinuities they reveal in the balance of state power and divine authority following the bombing of Pearl Harbor, the assassinations of JFK and MLK, the Rodney King verdict, the Oklahoma City bombing, the September 11 attacks, the Newtown shootings, and the Black Lives Matter movement. She argues that Protestant preachers use these moments to address questions about Christianity and citizenship and about the responsibilities of the Church and the State to respond to a national crisis. She also shows how post-crisis sermons have codified whiteness in ritual narratives of American history, excluding others from the collective account. These civic liturgies therefore illustrate the evolution of modern American politics and society. Despite perceptions of the decline of religious authority in the twentieth century, the pulpit retains power after national tragedies. Sermons preached in such intense times of mourning and reckoning serve as a form of civic education with consequences for how Americans understand who belongs to the nation and how to imagine its future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/african-american-studies

Since World War II, Protestant sermons have been an influential tool for defining American citizenship in the wake of national crises. In the aftermath of national tragedies, Americans often turn to churches for solace. Because even secular citizens attend these services, they are also significant opportunities for the Protestant religious majority to define and redefine national identity and, in the process, to invest the nation-state with divinity. The sermons delivered in the wake of crises become integral to historical and communal memory--it matters greatly who is mourned and who is overlooked. Melissa M. Matthes conceives of these sermons as theo-political texts. In When Sorrow Comes: The Power of Sermons from Pearl Harbor to Black Lives Matter (Harvard UP, 2021), she explores the continuities and discontinuities they reveal in the balance of state power and divine authority following the bombing of Pearl Harbor, the assassinations of JFK and MLK, the Rodney King verdict, the Oklahoma City bombing, the September 11 attacks, the Newtown shootings, and the Black Lives Matter movement. She argues that Protestant preachers use these moments to address questions about Christianity and citizenship and about the responsibilities of the Church and the State to respond to a national crisis. She also shows how post-crisis sermons have codified whiteness in ritual narratives of American history, excluding others from the collective account. These civic liturgies therefore illustrate the evolution of modern American politics and society. Despite perceptions of the decline of religious authority in the twentieth century, the pulpit retains power after national tragedies. Sermons preached in such intense times of mourning and reckoning serve as a form of civic education with consequences for how Americans understand who belongs to the nation and how to imagine its future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Offering a perspective of hope and unity, Danny Goldberg and Raghu Markus explore morality, polarization, and how negative media drives collective anxiety.Pre-order Danny's upcoming book, Liberals with Attitude: The Rodney King Beating and the Fight for the Soul of Los AngelesThis time on Mindrolling, Raghu and Danny discuss:The uproar surrounding the brutal beating of Rodney King by the L.A. policeSeeing history as the study of change, and looking into how history impacts our lives todayHow the human condition largely remains the same century after centuryThe inner conflict between morals: choosing what is right vs. what feels safeBuilding bridges by connecting over universal human values instead of polarizing politicsHealing our felt sense of separation by remembering that we are all interconnectedThose who feel they are losing power when others make progressThe seduction of negative news media and how it feeds collective anxiety and divisionFinding perspective by remembering that every era faces troubling timesConsidering the Sermon on the Mount as a moral compassLearning to honor fear without being a slave to it Click HERE to pre-order There is No Other by Ram Dass, with contributions from Sharon Salzberg, Jack Kornfield, and more. About Danny Goldberg:Danny Goldberg is an author and music executive who has spent decades in the business. As a manager, Danny's clients included Bonnie Raitt, Nirvana, The Allman Brothers Band, and Sonic Youth. As a label executive he was President of Atlantic Records, and Chairman of Warner Bros Records and the Mercury Records Group – among others. Danny Goldberg's previous books include Bloody Crossroads 2020: Art, Entertainment and Resistance to Trump, Serving The Servant: Remembering Kurt Cobain, How The Left Lost Teen Spirit, Bumping Into Geniuses: My Life Inside The Rock and Roll Business and In Search of The Lost Chord: 1967 and the Hippie Idea. Learn more about Danny and his work HERE.Check out the article Culture, Empathy and Resistance by Danny Goldberg and the book NEXUS by Yuval Noah Harari“People always say to me, ‘It's never been this way'. That's just absolutely not true. We had slavery in this country. Women couldn't vote until 1920. Homosexuality, you could still go to jail up until the 60s for it. The AIDS epidemic during the Reagan period. Not to mention human history, the Crusades, and the Holocaust. There have been many, many dreadful times.'” – Danny GoldbergSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Open Forum: This forum centered on the deepening divisions within Christianity and society, with Pastor Amos discussing how ideological interpretations distort the holistic teachings of Jesus, who embodies both love and judgment. The group discussed how tragic events, such as the killing of a conservative speaker on campus and Charlie Kirk's death, are often politicized, exacerbating societal and religious divides. Pastor Amos stressed forgiveness, spiritual maturity, and resisting vengeance, drawing from historical and current events like the Rodney King riots and George Floyd's death. Conversations also explored political polarization, including controversies around Disney and Project 2025, with calls for open dialogue and a return to shared values. Despite differing views, the group emphasized the need for unity in the body of Christ, focusing on love, healing, and reconciliation across racial, cultural, and theological lines.   Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com                    

What if you could run a thriving PI firm with a skeleton crew—and still take on Fortune 500 giants? Gregg Goldfarb has spent three decades adapting to the ever-changing world of personal injury law. From police brutality cases in the Rodney King era to today's mass tort battles, Gregg has learned how to stay lean, minimize risk, and seize opportunities others miss. In this episode, Gregg breaks down how PI owners can thrive in high-stakes litigation without bloated teams or wasted ad budgets. You'll learn: Why case acquisition beats rolling the dice on $50,000 ad buys How diversification keeps your portfolio (and cash flow) safe The power of spotting emerging torts—before they explode Why outsourcing might be your biggest growth lever How to choose referral partners that actually deliver If you like what you hear, hit subscribe. We do this every week. VIP PIMCON Tickets:  Pimcon.org Get Social! Personal Injury Mastermind (PIM) is on Instagram | YouTube | TikTok

In this episode of PhotoWork with Sasha Wolf, renowned photographer Dana Lixenberg discusses the power of portraiture and how editorial autonomy enabled her to safeguard the portrayal of individuals featured in her work within marginalized communities. Lixenberg shares the origins of Imperial Courts, her seminal project documenting life in the Los Angeles housing project of the same name, and the deep relationship of trust she built over more than two decades of work there. The conversation also explores her iconic portraits of Tupac Shakur and Biggie Smalls, as well as her poignant book project, The Last Days of Shishmaref, which captures the lives of an Indigenous community on a disappearing Alaskan island. https://grimmgallery.com/artists/42-dana-lixenberg/ https://www.instagram.com/danalixenberg Dana Lixenberg is known for her stripped-down portraits that revel in the elemental characteristics of her subjects. She uses a large-format field camera – a cumbersome tool, which necessitates what the artist refers to as a ‘slow dance' between her and her subjects. The resulting portraits contain an enormous amount of detail and texture, and are as revelatory as a personal encounter. The power of the work arises from its intimacy, compositional rigor and, importantly, the absence of social stereotyping. Lixenberg has been predominantly active in the United States, and her thorough understanding of the country and its society seeps through palpably in her work.  Besides her extensive editorial practice, for which she photographed many cultural icons, she pursues long-term projects with a primary focus on marginalized communities. These projects include Jeffersonville, Indiana (2005), a collection of landscapes and portraits of a small town's homeless population and The Last Days of Shishmaref (2008), which portrays an Inupiaq community on an eroding island off the coast of Alaska. Lixenberg's most extensive body of work to date is Imperial Courts, 1993-2015 (2015), which she begun in the aftermath of the 1992 Rodney King riots. Spanning 22 years, the project tracks the changing shape of an underserved community in Watts, Los Angeles. In contrast to the often one dimensional, sensationalized media coverage of this neighborhood, Lixenberg employs a more subdued and collaborative photographic approach. Like her other projects, Imperial Courts consists of a series of photographs and a publication. Exploring other media for the first time, Lixenberg also included audio recordings and created a three-channel video installation. The project was awarded the Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation Prize in 2017 and continues to be exhibited internationally.

The LA riots perfectly symbolize everything that is currently wrong with this country.The images of cars set ablaze, protesters tossing rocks at police and officers firing nonlethal rounds and tear gas at protesters hearkens back to the last time a president sent the National Guard to respond to violence on Los Angeles streets.But the unrest during several days of protests over immigration enforcement is far different in scale from the 1992 riots that followed the acquittal of white police officers who were videotaped beating Black motorist Rodney King.President George H.W. Bush used the Insurrection Act to call in the National Guard after requests from Mayor Tom Bradley and Gov. Pete Wilson. After the current protests began Friday over Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids, President Donald Trump ordered the deployment of 4,100 National Guard troops and 700 Marines despite strident opposition from Mayor Karen Bass and Gov. Gavin Newsom.University of Minnesota set to close Les Bolstad golf courseThe University of Minnesota announced last week plans to close the Les Bolstad golf course in Falcon Heights."We recognize this course holds generations of memories for our community," the statement from the University of Minnesota reads. "This decision reflects careful consideration and was made in light of today's challenging financial environment. As a public university, we have a responsibility to ensure that our land and resources are aligned with our core mission: supporting students, advancing research, and serving the state of Minnesota.""The golf course does not generate funding needed for the extensive repairs and upkeep that would ensure its ongoing viability," the university adds. "The University is in a constrained economic environment and must ensure every investment is core to our mission. In unpredictable times, it's more important than ever to be clear about who we are and strategic in how we deploy resources."See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Trump continues to intentionally pour kerosene over the protest fires in California to give him the confrontation he wants to crack down on blue states and his political rival the Governor of California, now blowing a dog whistle to give permission to the National Guard and law enforcement to use excessive force and brutality to put down protests over Trump's immigration. Michael Popok compares this to Trump at the end of his first term giving police permission to “shoot” if they “loot,” and how this is the time for a Selma, Alabama moment to oppose Trump's fascist policies, not a Rodney King riot moment, and why it matters. Elevate your workspace and energize your year with Uplift Desk. Go to https://upliftdesk.com/legalaf for a special offer exclusive to our audience. Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Coalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actor Orlando Jones joins Dr. Drew this week to fill in for Adam. They open the show diving headlong into a discussion about race, specifically citing racial incidents like Ferguson, Missouri and the Rodney King beatings. Drew also asks Orlando about his unusual version of the Ice Bucket Challenge and how he was inspired to modify it for a different cause.Thank You for Supporting Our Sponsors:text ADS to 64000See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Last week, Frank introduced three compelling reasons to believe in the resurrection, including embarrassing details and eyewitness testimony. In this midweek episode, he jumps back into more archaeological discoveries that include names of people involved in the death and crucifixion of Jesus and how the excruciating deaths of the eyewitnesses offer powerful evidence that they weren't lying as well. He also answers questions like:Did any of the apostles recant their eyewitness testimony and is it possible that they were hallucinating?Were the apostles motivated to invent the resurrection story and should their testimony be dismissed because they were Christians?Is martyrdom also evidence that Islam is true?What does Spiderman have to do with the reliability of the New Testament?Is the New Testament just a work of historical fiction?Can other world religions be defended with apologetics?Why are skeptics and non-Christians often motivated to reject Christianity?Later in the episode, Frank draws from major cultural events in modern U.S. history—like 9/11, the OJ Simpson trial, and the Rodney King incident—to reveal how human bias can shape the way we interpret evidence and how “impact events” can help us in evaluating the historicity of the New Testament. If you missed Part 1 of this special Resurrection Weekend mini-series be sure to check it out in the resources section listed below!Resources mentioned during the episode:PART 1 - https://youtu.be/EdvS97epOK4I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist - https://bit.ly/4j64NfEOn the Resurrection Volume 2: Refutations by Gary Habermas - https://www.amazon.com/dp/108777862XDid the Apostles REALLY Die as Martyrs? w/Sean McDowell - https://youtu.be/aTXvmd6_iZ0