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EPISODE · May 9, 2025 · 59 MIN

Chief Rondo: Securing Justice in the Epicenter of America's Racial Reckoning

from Conversations with Chanda · host Chanda Smith Baker

In this powerful episode of Conversations with Chanda, former Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria “Rondo” Arradondo joins Chanda Smith Baker for an unflinching and deeply personal conversation about leadership, justice, and the weight of public service. As the first Black police chief in Minneapolis, Chief Arradondo reflects on his decades-long career, the crisis of George Floyd’s murder, and the decisions that defined his legacy — including the extraordinary choice to testify against an officer in his own department.Together, they explore the personal cost of doing what’s right, the limits of reform from within, and the role of moral clarity in moments of national reckoning. Drawing on their long-standing partnership in community, Chanda and Chief Rondo go beyond headlines to examine what it means to lead with humanity when everything is on the line.To Pre-Order Book: Out on May 13th! Chief Rondo: Securing Justice for the Murder of George Floydhttps://conversationswithchanda.com/   IG @chandasbaker & @conversationswithchanda

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