ITT Sound Off: 2016, the Sequel
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Maria and Julio are back from summer break with another Sound Off! They unpack all the latest news, from violence at protests to the continued police brutality against Black lives, including the shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin and the brutal murder of Daniel Prude in Rochester, New York. They also give a 2020 election update and talk about how mail-in voting can increase turnout in November. Also! RSVP for our first LIVE virtual ITT show! All-Stars Jamilah King and Wajahat Ali will join Maria and Julio this upcoming Wednesday at 7:30pm ET to talk all things 2020 and politics. More info here: bit.ly/LIVEfromHome. ITT Staff Picks: - Michael Forest Reinoehl was suspected of killing a supporter of the right-wing group Patriot Prayer. Just before Reinoel was killed by police officers, he told Vice News he acted in self-defense. - In light of Trump's and Biden's visits, Kenosha residents say they're wary of becoming the backdrop for the 2020 presidential campaign, via The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. - Listen to NAHJ President Hugo Balta's statement about the lack of Latino moderators in the upcoming presidential debates, via Latino Rebels. Photo Credit: AP Photo/Evan Vucci Want to support our independent journalism? Join Futuro+ for ad-free listening, early-access and exclusive bonus episodes with the chisme behind In The Thick and all our podcasts: www.futuromediagroup.org/joinplus.
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