The Breakdown with Shaun King
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Ep. 8 - Genocide at the American border
In today’s episode of The Breakdown, Shaun King unpacks and explains the genocidal nature of the humanitarian crisis at the border between the United States and Mexico. What we’ve learned over the past few days is that the Trump administration has been attempting to continue the policy of separating children from their parents in spite of courts ruling that it is illegal and must end. It’s hard to understand a moment of history when you are in it, but right now, we are in a sick, demented point in American history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep. 7 - NYPD’s Chief Surgeon Lies & Says Eric Garner Was Never Even Choked
In today’s episode of The Breakdown, Shaun King explains the outrageous conclusion by the Chief Surgeon of the NYPD that Eric Garner was never actually choked – in spite of over 100 million people seeing the video of Garner clearly being choked to death by Officer Daniel Pantaleo. Five years later, it’s outrageous that this case is still being investigated. It’s simple. And the people who could actually do something about it lack the political courage and will to do so. Today Shaun also has action items that we can all take together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep. 6 - White privilege is murdering 9 people and having all of the charges dropped
[EXPLICIT LANGUAGE] In today’s episode, Shaun breaks down the 2015 motorcycle massacre in Waco, Texas in which 9 people were shot to death. All charges were just shockingly dropped against the 177 people who were originally arrested in this case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep. 5 - When the Democratic Party Supports White Male Power
In today’s episode, Shaun breaks down a destructive new policy from the Democratic Party designed to prevent future candidates like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ayanna Pressley from challenging powerful white male incumbents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep. 4 - A Eulogy for Nipsey Hussle
In this episode of The Breakdown, Shaun King unpacks the life and death of Nipsey Hussle, explores the conversations now happening around the issue of Black on Black violence, and offers the best way we can honor Nipsey and his legacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep. 3 - Being sent back to prison, Facebook finally banning white supremacy, and why we must protect Ilhan Omar
In today's episode Shaun King breaks down the horrible story of a wonderful man who is being sent back to prison for a crime he already served his time for. Also, Shaun unpacks the recent decision of Facebook to finally ban white supremacy and white nationalism. Lastly, Shaun explains why we must all defend and protect Congresswoman Ilhan Omar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep. 2 - How We Make Radical Changes in America’s Justice System
Are you outraged by injustice, police brutality, & mass incarceration in the United States but don’t know what to do about it? Start here as Shaun King breaks down how we can abolish the system together. Also, learn about 3 brilliant young leaders we can all support who are doing the work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep. 1 - Introduction to The Breakdown
A brief introduction from Shaun King on what to expect from The North Star’s first full episode of The Breakdown - a daily podcast that will analyze and break down the most pressing news stories of the day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices