74 Seconds

Minnesota Public Radio

74 Seconds tells the story of a July 2016 traffic stop that ended with the world watching a man die, live on their phones. This is the story of that man, Philando Castile, and the officer who is about to go on trial for his death, Jeronimo Yanez. Through comprehensive reporting, MPR News examines this intersection of race, policing, justice and safety in America. A lot can happen in 74 seconds.

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Introducing In Front of Our Eyes

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03/15/21 • 2 min

In March 2021, the first of the former officers charged in the killing of George Floyd will go on trial in Minnesota. Police officers are rarely prosecuted in such cases—and the world will be watching. MPR News, which has followed this case in detail from the beginning, will bring listeners updates on this monumental case, and the consequences it holds for the city and the country. Created in collaboration with American Public Media.

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Trial, Day 14: The verdict

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06/16/17 • 5 min

On Friday, on the fifth day of deliberation, the jury in the trial of Jeronimo Yanez reached a verdict: Not guilty on all counts. We called reporter Riham Feshir, at the courthouse, in the minutes after the verdict was announced.

Trial, Day 12: Jury at an impasse

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06/14/17 • 5 min

The judge re-read jurors a portion of the instructions he'd given them on Monday. "You should not hesitate to reexamine your views and change your opinion if they become erroneous, but you should not surrender your honest opinion simply because other jurors disagree or merely to reach a verdict."

The anniversary of the shooting

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07/07/17 • 8 min

On July 6, 2017, Philando Castile's family and friends marked one year since the traffic stop when he was killed. Plus: What's coming next from the 74 Seconds team.

The dashcam video

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06/21/17 • 24 min

Four days after the verdict, investigators released the video: It's the first time those 74 seconds have been shown outside the courtroom.

Trial, Day 6: Yanez's partner testifies

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06/07/17 • 15 min

On the second day of testimony, two of the witnesses closest to the shooting -- Diamond Reynolds and police officer Joseph Kauser -- take the stand.

The shooting of Justine Ruszczyk

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07/26/17 • 13 min

On July 15, the Twin Cities had its third high-profile police shooting in less than two years.

Trial, Day 10: The jury deliberates

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06/12/17 • 6 min

Both sides make their final arguments. The judge issues detailed instructions. And the case is left in the hands of the jury.

Trial, Day 9: Jeronimo Yanez takes the stand

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06/10/17 • 12 min

'I thought I was going to die,' Jeronimo Yanez told the jury. 'I had no other choice.'

After the verdict

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06/17/17 • 27 min

We already know the outcome. But even though the trial has come to an end, for a lot of people, this story is not over.

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How many episodes does 74 Seconds have?

74 Seconds currently has 26 episodes available.

What topics does 74 Seconds cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts and Arts.

What is the most popular episode on 74 Seconds?

The episode title 'Introducing In Front of Our Eyes' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on 74 Seconds?

The average episode length on 74 Seconds is 15 minutes.

How often are episodes of 74 Seconds released?

Episodes of 74 Seconds are typically released every 4 days.

When was the first episode of 74 Seconds?

The first episode of 74 Seconds was released on May 16, 2017.

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