Black and Highly Dangerous

For today’s episode, Tyrell and Daphne return with life updates and their take on the latest news and events. They begin the episode by sharing information on their new book, The Dark Side of Reform (10:20). The hosts then share the latest “Oh Lawd” News (14:30). Next, they discuss political updates and share their perspectives on Democratic leaders (40:10). They close the episode by discussing entertainment and their favorite binge-worthy shows (1:05:00).

Resources:

• BhD Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/bhdpodcast
• The Dark Side of Reform: https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781793643759/The-Dark-Side-of-Reform-Exploring-the-Impact-of-Public-Policy-on-Racial-Equity
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In this welcome back episode, Tyrell and Daphne catch up on life, politics, and recent events. They begin the episode by discussing life over the past six weeks (01:23). The hosts then turn their attention to politics (16:20), including their thoughts on Kamala Harris and her DNC speech (16:40), whether Biden should seek a second term if he wins (26:11), Michelle Obama’s call to action (28:40), potential issues with voting by mail (31:10), and their takes on the Republican National Convention (34:11). Ty and Daphne then have a conversation about the Jacob Blake police shooting (44:26) as well as Kyle Rittenhouse and escalating violence at protests (55:10). Next, they discuss the public reaction to ongoing police violence and the state of our nation (1:03:17), a recent TN law to stifle protests (1:13:02), and the truth about Trump’s payroll tax holiday (1:14:52). Ty and Daphne close the episode by discussing Chadwick Boseman’s passing and legacy (1:19:00) and Lovecraft Country (1:31:36).

Resources

• Biden Promises 'Light' After Trump's 'Darkness': 7 Takeaways From The DNC - https://www.npr.org/2020/08/21/904502053/biden-promises-light-after-trump-s-darkness-7-takeaways-from-the-dnc
• Trump pardons Alice Johnson - https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/28/politics/donald-trump-alice-johnson-pardon/index.html
• Trump grants pardon to activist Jon Ponder ahead of convention appearance - https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/513662-trump-grants-pardon-to-activist-jon-ponder-ahead-of-convention
• Participants at Trump's White House Citizenship Ceremony Didn't Know It Would Air During RNC - https://people.com/politics/white-house-citizenship-ceremony-participants-didnt-know-rnc/
• Trump promised a payroll tax holiday — but so far it’s all just talk - https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/08/27/trump-payroll-tax-holiday/
• Here's what the payroll tax deferral action means for you - https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/29/economy/trump-treasury-new-guidance-tax-holiday/index.html
• Fact check: Jacob Blake did not 'brandish' knife, get gun before Kenosha police shooting - https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2020/08/28/fact-check-jacob-blake-didnt-brandish-knife-kenosha-shooting/5653800002/
• Obama counsels NBA players on forming a social justice committee - https://thehill.com/homenews/news/514240-obama-encouraged-nba-players-to-return-to-the-court-after-walkouts
• 'Our Voices Were Heard': Inside the 48 Hours That Brought Back the 2020 NBA Playoffs - https://www.si.com/nba/2020/08/29/players-owners-agreement-successful-protest
• Kenosha shooting suspect faces more homicide charges - https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/27/us/kenosha-wisconsin-shooting-suspect/index.html
• Who Is Kyle Rittenhouse and What Happened in the Kenosha Shootings? - https://www.wsj.com/articles/who-is-kyle-rittenhouse-and-what-happened-in-the-kenosha-shootings-11598653456

Over the past few weeks, there have been growing questions and conversations about the future of policing in the United States. Today, we add to the discussion about what it means to reimagine policing by welcoming Philip McHarris, an activist, a writer, and a PhD Candidate in Sociology and African American Studies at Yale University. We begin the interview by discussing his journey to the academy (37:55); his research on safety, place, and policing in Brooklyn (40:50); and how he navigated ethnographic research on policing as a Black man (42:55). We then have a conversation about the relationship between policing and safety (52:30), how individuals in public housing communities adapt to heightened police presence (56:20), the pitfalls of community policing (59:45), and alternatives to policing (1:05:20). We also discuss the criminal justice policy positions of Democratic politicians (1:11:35) and how we should think about and evaluate politicians who supported and voted for the 1994 crime bill (1:15:20). We close the interview by having a conversation about the importance of public engagement among academics as well as possible avenues to facilitate change beyond the ivory tower (1:19:19). 

Other Topics Include: 

00:30 - Catch up with Ty and Daphne 

06:18 - Most Dangerous Person of the Week

09:37 - BhD “Oh Lawd” News

33:55 - Introduction of the Topic 

48:42 - Advising Relationships in the Academia

1:29:38 - Ty and Daphne reflect on the interview 

Resources 

• Philip V. McHarris Website  - https://philipvmcharris.com 
• Philip V. McHarris Twitter - @philipvmcharris  
• LiberateMKE - https://www.liberatemke.com/contact 
• OSF nurse ’no longer with' company after Facebook post about protesters - https://www.pjstar.com/news/20200605/osf-nurse-rsquono-longer-with-company-after-facebook-post-about-protesters
• Jacksonville-area Naval Academy alumni board member resigns after accidentally broadcasting racial slurs - https://www.jacksonville.com/news/20200606/jacksonville-area-naval-academy-alumni-board-member-resigns-after-accidentally-broadcasting-racial-slurs
• Jake Fromm Uses Term 'Elite Whites' in Text Message Exchange - https://www.si.com/college/georgia/news/georgia-football-jake-fromm-elite-white-text-message
• Oregon police told armed white men that they didn't want to look like they were 'playing favorites' when they advised them to stay inside after curfew - https://www.insider.com/police-salem-oregon-protesters-stay-inside-curfew-proud-boys-white-2020-6
• Fox News apologizes for on-air graphic showing market reaction to violence against black men - https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2020/06/06/george-floyd-fox-news-sorry-after-graph-shows-market-reaction/3164250001/
• Americans' perceptions of police drop significantly in one week as protests continue, survey finds - https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2020/06/06/americans-views-police-drop-significantly-amid-protests-survey/3159072001/
• NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says NFL was 'wrong' not to listen to its players about racism - https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29272780/nfl-commissioner-roger-goodell-says-nfl-was-wrong-not-listen-players-racism
• Drew Brees issues apology for 'insensitive' comments - https://edition.cnn.com/2020/06/04/sport/drew-brees-apology-nfl-spt-intl/index.html
• Why Ben & Jerry's statement on white supremacy is so extraordinary - https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/03/business/ben--jerrys-george-floyd/index.html
• Why Are Black Women and Girls Still an Afterthought in Our Outrage Over Police Violence? - https://www.sdjcinema.com/
• Dear Khloe Website: https://www.dearkhloe.com/
• Instagram - @Dear_Khloe and @stclairdetrickjules 
• Twitter - @DearKhloe
• Chicago Girl Scouts cash in on cannabis legalization, sell cookies outside dispensary - https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/chicago-girl-scouts-cash-cannabis-legalization-cookies
• Former Colorado mayoral candidate drugged new mom with cupcake in scheme to steal her baby, police say - https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2020/02/18/former-colo-mayoral-candidate-drugged-new-mom-with-cupcake-scheme-steal-her-baby-police-say/
• PETA President Calls 'Pet' a Disrespectful Term, Ask Owners to Use 'Animal Companion' Instead - https://people.com/pets/peta-dont-use-pet-use-companion/
• McConnell reiterates that Senate would confirm a Supreme Court nominee if there's a vacancy this year - https://www.cnn.com/2020/02/14/politics/mcconnell-supreme-court-vacancy/index.html
• Hillary Clinton is not going to be Bloomberg's vice president - https://www.cnn.com/2020/02/16/opinions/hillary-clinton-vice-president-michael-bloomberg-obeidallah/index.html 
• Bloomberg rising in the polls - https://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/02/19/nation/rising-polls-bloomberg-make-his-first-debate-appearance-wednesday/
• Fact check: Bloomberg leaves out key parts of his history of stop and frisk policy - https://www.cnn.com/2020/02/15/politics/fact-check-michael-bloomberg-stop-and-frisk/index.html
• Ocasio-Cortez just showed Democrats how to end the purity wars - https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/02/14/ocasio-cortez-just-showed-democrats-how-end-purity-wars/
• LA County DA Moves To Dismiss 66,000 Marijuana-Related Convictions - https://www.npr.org/2020/02/14/806132895/la-county-da-moves-to-dismiss-66-000-marijuana-related-convictions

True crime television shows and podcasts have taken the world by storm. However, the stories of Black people who have been victimized are often ignored and underreported in this landscape. For today’s episode, we interview Candice Gaines, the host of Crime Noir, a podcast created to inform and increase awareness around the cases of missing, exploited, and murdered Black people. During this episode, we discuss Candice’s motivation for starting the podcast (50:10), her process for identifying and researching cases (52:21), and her most interesting cases (56:10). We then have a conversation about trends across cases (59:45), her recent Black History Month episode on lynching (1:01:12), and Fred Hampton’s killing and upcoming movie (1:07:47). We close the episode by discussing the need to cultivate leadership in young adults (1:10:55) and the importance of building connections between Black podcasters (1:20:00). 

Other Topics Include:  

00:30 - Catch up with Ty and Daphne 

14:05 - “Oh Lawd” News 

46:20  Introduction of the Topic’s Special topic 

49:15 - Learn more about Candice Gaines 

53:21 - Crime Junkie Controversy 

1:26:03 - Ty and Daphne Reflect on the episode

Resources 

• Crime Noir - https://www.crimenoirthepodcast.com/
• Instagram -  @CrimeNoirthePodcast
• Atlanta Strip Club Magic City Offering 'Virtual Lap Dances' For $20 During Coronavirus Lockdown - https://www.bet.com/news/national/2020/03/20/atlanta-virtual-stirp-club.html
• DOJ seeks new emergency powers amid coronavirus pandemic - https://www.politico.com/news/2020/03/21/doj-coronavirus-emergency-powers-140023
• Kentucky Republicans quietly tighten voter restrictions as US focuses on Covid-19 - https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/mar/20/kentucky-voter-restrictions-photo-id-republicans
• Trump viciously attacks NBC News reporter in extended rant after being asked for message to Americans worried about coronavirus - https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/20/media/trump-rant-at-nbc-news-peter-alexander/index.html
• How smoking, vaping and drug use might increase risks from Covid-19 - https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/20/health/coronavirus-vaping-drugs/index.html
• 39-Year-Old Woman Who Tested for COVID-19 Found Dead in Kitchen Before Results Came In - https://www.complex.com/life/2020/03/39-year-old-new-orleans-woman-dies-days-after-testing-for-coronavirus
• Equal Justice Initiative - https://eji.org