Topic: Jacob Blake

6 chapters across the catalog

Thugs on a plane
Episode 1274 2:15:02 - 2:20:07

1274: Thugs on a plane

Kenosha Visit, Jacob Blake, Golfing Choke Comparison

During his visit to Kenosha, Wisconsin, President Trump compared police officers who make split-second mistakes to golfers who "choke" under pressure. Amy Goodman criticized Trump for not meeting with Jacob Blake's family and for claiming he ordered the National Guard to the city. The hosts discuss reports that some "National Guard" units may actually be specialized federal forces.

False Positive
Episode 1273 1:08:29 - 1:12:43

1273: False Positive

Yamiche Alcindor, PBS NewsHour, Jacob Blake Reporting Error

PBS NewsHour correspondent Yamiche Alcindor erroneously referred to the "death" of Jacob Blake during a broadcast. While Blake was shot by police in Kenosha, Wisconsin, he survived the encounter, unlike George Floyd. The error went uncorrected by anchor Judy Woodruff, leading to criticisms of bias and declining editorial standards at the public broadcaster.

False Positive
Episode 1273 2:23:00 - 2:26:19

1273: False Positive

LeBron James, Jacob Blake Shooting, Police Conduct

LeBron James commented on the shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, expressing fear for the Black community and questioning why police did not use non-lethal methods to subdue him. James stated that Black people in America are "terrified" of police encounters. Critics argue that James weighed in before all evidence was available, contributing to heightened racial tensions.

False Positive
Episode 1273 2:26:20 - 2:28:47

1273: False Positive

Jacob Blake's Father, CNN Interview, Joe Biden

Jacob Blake's father appeared on CNN, stating that he spoke with Joe Biden and Kamala Harris for an hour and found them "comforting." He noted that President Trump had not reached out to the family. During the interview, he referred to Biden as "President Biden," which observers cited as a sign of deep political alignment or media influence.

Buy Stamps!
Episode 1272 33:18 - 34:10

1272: Buy Stamps!

WNBA Players Kneel and Wear Seven Bullet Hole Shirts

WNBA players knelt during the national anthem and wore t-shirts featuring seven bullet holes on the back to protest the shooting of Jacob Blake. The demonstration is part of a broader wave of athlete activism following civil unrest in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

Buy Stamps!
Episode 1272 2:10:09 - 2:20:20

1272: Buy Stamps!

Analysis of Kenosha Shootings and Media Narratives

Video evidence from the Kenosha shootings involving Kyle Rittenhouse suggests a complex situation involving armed civilians and protesters. While mainstream reports labeled the event as a "white supremacist" attack, raw footage shows confrontations and attempts to disarm the shooter before shots were fired.