The Fire This Time: Inside America’s week of chaos

The death of George Floyd has triggered an outpouring of protest in the US and a surge of unprecedented violence from police. Could these astonishing events really change the direction of politics and race in America? Journalism teacher and ex-Washington Post writer and editor MARCIA DAVIS reported on Ferguson and the nascent Black Lives Matter movement. From Washington DC she talks to Dorian Lynskey about a tumultuous week in the United States – and what needs to happen next.  “It’s got to be more than a hashtag this time.”  “This has been time of fear and worry but also joy and excitement for many of us – because maybe things are changing”  “There’s nothing good about the death of George Floyd… but it has galvanised people of all races in an unprecedented way.”  “Many young people are saying yes, Biden IS better than Trump… but they want more.”  Presented by Dorian Lynskey. Produced by Andrew Harrison. Assistant producer Jacob Archbold. Music by Kenny Dickinson. Audio production by Alex Rees. THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices