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A closer look at police reform and what it means to defund the police
Is policing past the point of reform? Some protesters say that it is and are calling for cities to defund their police departments. What does that mean and what would it look like? Three guests share their views on the future of policing.
How to assess risk during a global pandemic
There’s still much we don’t know about the coronavirus. But we can’t stop living. How do we make decisions for ourselves and our families that are good enough?
Faith leaders reflect on the killing of George Floyd
The day after George Floyd was memorialized, we heard from three spiritual leaders in the black community about their fears and hopes in this moment.
What could a civil rights investigation uncover?
More than a decade of Minneapolis Police Department practices will be reviewed as part of a new civil rights probe.
Former prosecutors weigh case against Minneapolis officers in Floyd killing
Former U.S. Attorney Tom Heffelfinger and former Ramsey County Attorney Susan Gaertner weigh in on the charges the four Minneapolis police officers face in the killing of George Floyd.
What would meaningful police reform look like?
George Floyd, a black man, died Monday in police custody and his death has sparked protests in Minneapolis and St. Paul. But what would it take to prevent more deaths like Floyd’s? We explore that question and ideas for meaningful police reform.