Topic: Police Bullets

3 chapters across the catalog

Cluster Five
Episode 1319 2:06:45 - 2:09:47

1319: Cluster Five

Goodnight Left Nut, Police Challenge Coins

Phoenix police officers reportedly created a commemorative challenge coin to celebrate a 2017 incident where a protester was shot in the groin with a rubber bullet. The coin features the phrase "Goodnight Left Nut" and "Make America Great Again One Nut at a Time," sparking a discussion on the history of military and intelligence challenge coins.

Noodle Nation
Episode 1250 1:38:20 - 1:42:09

1250: Noodle Nation

Police Union Response and San Jose "Groin Shot" Story

The New York City Police Union boss issued a statement rejecting the actions of the officers in Minneapolis while criticizing the media and legislators for vilifying the profession. Meanwhile, a report from San Jose describes an anti-bias trainer, Derek Sanderlin, who was shot in the groin with a rubber bullet while trying to de-escalate a protest. The hosts find the "human interest" framing of the story questionable.

Weaponized Tech
Episode 934 1:44:09 - 1:47:40

934: Weaponized Tech

Orlando Pulse Nightclub Shooting Police Video

New police body camera footage from the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando has been released. The hosts revisit their theory that many casualties may have resulted from police crossfire during the confrontation with Omar Mateen. An audio glitch in the news clip featuring a "gong" sound is noted.