Topic: Alton Sterling

2 chapters across the catalog

CannMed
Episode 842 1:12:20 - 1:15:41

842: CannMed

Ferguson Poverty, HUD Programs and Racial Narratives

The former Ferguson Police Chief identified concentrated poverty and unregulated HUD programs as the root causes of crime and social unrest, rather than ingrained police racism. The hosts criticize the media for shifting racial labels to fit specific narratives, noting how Hispanic families are sometimes categorized as white when it serves a particular political argument regarding police victims.

Summer of Chaos
Episode 841 1:50 - 10:58

841: Summer of Chaos

Alton Sterling and Philando Castile Police Shootings Analysis

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak examine the police shootings of Alton Sterling in Louisiana and Philando Castile in Minnesota. They analyze police scanner audio suggesting Castile was a robbery suspect rather than a victim of a broken taillight stop. The discussion highlights the danger of user-generated video content on Facebook Live being accepted as absolute truth before all facts are established.