Topic: Dylan Roof

3 chapters across the catalog

Peak Oil II
Episode 734 1:13:25 - 1:18:48

734: Peak Oil II

Charleston Shooting Victim Compensation and Federal Fines

The Department of Justice has fast-tracked $29 million in compensation for the families of the Charleston church shooting victims. The funds come from the Office for Victims of Crime, which is funded by federal fines and confiscated assets rather than direct taxpayer money. The hosts question the speed of the payment and the circumstantial nature of the evidence against Dylan Storm Roof.

Peak Oil II
Episode 734 1:22:32 - 1:28:44

734: Peak Oil II

Obama's Charleston Eulogy and "Grace" Narrative

President Obama's eulogy for Reverend Pinckney is analyzed for its focus on racial bias and the concept of "grace." The hosts criticize the speech as divisive and suggest it functioned more as a political lecture than a traditional eulogy. They specifically highlight the president's claims regarding the killer's intentions and the "original sin" of the nation.

Culture Vulture
Episode 731 57:00 - 1:02:35

731: Culture Vulture

Charleston Church Shooting, Dylan Storm Roof Investigation

Nine people were killed during a shooting at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina. Authorities quickly identified 21-year-old Dylan Storm Roof as the suspect, labeling the massacre a hate crime after he reportedly sat in on a Bible study before opening fire.