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CNN's coverage of the Kajieme Powell shooting in St. Louis is criticized for pausing the video at the moment of the shooting. Hosts Chris Cuomo and Don Lemon are seen discussing the event without showing the full footage, which the podcast hosts argue is an attempt to massage the message. The discrepancy between showing international violence and censoring domestic police shootings is questioned.
Police Chief Analysis and the Scripted Nature of Unrest
The St. Louis Police Chief's justification for using lethal force against Kajieme Powell is reviewed, specifically the claim that tasers are not 100% effective within 21 feet. The hosts suggest the entire situation is a "controlled scripted situation" designed to avoid a total breakdown of order while still serving the political goal of mobilizing voters. The irregular release of the full video by police is noted as a "twofer" strategy.
