EPISODE · Apr 20, 2021 · 2H 10M
Episode #4: Roderick Demmings, Alan Rosenthal
from A Song Called Life · host Osi Atikpoh
0:00-0:54 - Intro 0:55-7:57 - Introducing George Floyd and the Derek Chauvin Trial 7:58-18:29 - Introducing Roderick Demmings. Jessica, Alan, Kayin tell their reaction to death of George Floyd in 2020 18:30-32:14 - Where the trial is at the moment, what we’ve learned so far, Day 1 and 2 of the trial 32:15-48:34 - George Floyd’s drug use and its relevance to the case, discussing the defense’s argument, EMT Genevieve Hansen 48:35-1:33:41 - Roderick’s thoughts on Day 2 of the trial, his experience in Minneapolis, media’s impact on court cases, media creating an environment that discourages conversation, autonomous zones in the US 1:33:42-1:59:51 - Roderick’s response to Alan, race relations in the US, lack of wealth in black communities and wealth inequality 1:59:52-2:10:10 - What we all hope to see as the case continues to unfold 2:10:11-2:10:37 - Outro, part II coming soon
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