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Reese and Jasmin discuss Keechant Sewell, the first female NYPD commissioner, stepping down, Carlishia Hood's lawsuit against the city of Chicago, widespread protests in France following the police murder of teenager Nahel M. who was of North African descent, and Yale's degree granting program for incarcerated people.

Jasmin, Reese, and Alyssa discuss how candidates endorsed by right wing reactionary group PLACE won 40% of Community Education Council seats in NYC, the tragic death of Tori Bowie and Black maternal mortality. an Antiguan LGBTQ+ activist challenges his country's anti-sodomy law and wins, and a surprise Supreme Court decision that upholds part of the Voting Rights Act.

Jasmin, Reese, Alyssa and Matthew talk about a federal monitor's assessment of deaths and violence at Rikers Island, a white woman's arrest for shooting and killing her Black neighbor after harassing the victim's children, a controversial new French language law in Quebec, and a public school in Bed-Stuy that embraces lessons on race, bias, and identity.

Reese and Jasmin talk about the NYPD and Georgia law enforcement bringing domestic terrorism charges against protesters, the discovery of 45 bags of human remains in Mexico, and a 101 year-old veteran getting to walk in a graduation ceremony 80 years after completing his degree.

Jasmin and Reese discuss Mayor Adams' attempts to limit NYC's right to shelter laws, a Black child is shot by police in Mississippi after calling 911, German police crack down hard on climate activists, and vertical gardens in Compton, CA.

Jasmin and Matthew talk about proposed new fare-evasion turnstiles for the MTA, a Washington, D.C. police officer being charged for leaking information to a hate group, and the possibility of a new BRICS (Brazil - Russia - India - China - South Africa) currency dethroning the U.S. dollar.

Jasmin and Alyssa discuss New York City Council making weight and height discrimination illegal, the expiration of Title 42 and what it means for migrants, the death toll of a Kenyan end-of-days cult, and community garden spotlights in Brooklyn and Queens.

Reese and Jasmin discuss NYC subway riders' reactions to Jordan Neely's murder, a tragic murder in Oklahoma that lead to the proposal of new sex offender laws in the state, protestors arrested during Charles III's coronation in the UK, and a good Samaritan saving a runaway stroller.

Jasmin and Reese talk about potential cuts to NYC library hours and services, a string of shocking incidents of gun violence in the United States, background and updates on violence in Sudan, and Greece making hundreds of beaches wheelchair accessible.

Matthew and Jasmin discuss the introduction of robotic 'digidogs' and other tech to the NYPD's arsenal, the enactment of a severe ban on gender-affirming care for trans people in Missouri, and peace talks in Yemen.

Jasmin and Reese discuss NYC cops harassing New Yorkers for filing 311 complaints, a tragic stampede at a food distribution site in Pakistan, the Biden administration's plans to end the COVID emergency declaration early, and a man who bought property and then cared for an elderly tenant already living there.

Reese and Jasmin discuss the confusion surrounding Trump's possible arrest in NYC, a multi-day school support staff strike in Los Angeles, and the recovery and repatriation of a plane used to disappear Argentinian dissidents under a military dictatorship.

Reese, Jasmin and Matthew discuss rejected plans for new gas vaporizers in North Brooklyn, leaked emails from a secret working group behind anti-trans legislation in the US, and Mexican cartel violence against US citizens vs. Mexican nationals.

Reese and Jasmin discuss the mayor backing the voided arrest of a retired NYPD officer, a white student sues Howard University for racial discrimination, and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak proposes severely curtailing asylum rights in the UK.

Jasmin, Matthew and Reese discuss the arrest of a suspect for burning a pride flag in Manhattan, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' suppression of Black history education, cattle ranching's massive impact on deforestation in Colombia, and Florida students fighting back against DeSantis' education policies.

Jasmin and Reese talk about the untimely passing of found De La Soul member Dave "Trugoy the Dove" Jolicoeur, updates on the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria, a suspect charged with federal hate crimes after allegedly shooting two Jewish men in LA, and promising new legislation in Spain.

Jasmin and Janet talk about acting New York State Health Commissioner James McDonald ending the mask mandate in NYS healthcare settings, additional details about a suspected Chinese spy balloon recently shot down from US airspace, alarming outbreaks of H5N1 in birds and mammals, and studies that show cockatoos can use tools, too.

Jasmin, Matthew, and Janet discuss a string of attacks against LGBTQ+ New Yorkers using facial recognition technology, what the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency declaration would mean in the United States, the horrors of cobalt mining in the DRC, and progress in negotiations for hybrid work for NYC government employees.

Jasmin, Janet and Saman discuss the standoff between City Council Member Kristin R. Jordan and a real estate developer, the creative life and legacy of Tyre Nichols, who was murdered by police in Memphis, TN, and an overview of recent Israeli-Palestinian violence.

Jasmin, Janet and Anika discuss an interview with Nathanael Nerode about the importance of high-quality masks and clean indoor air to fight COVID, the killing of forest defender Tortuguita Teran by Atlanta, GA police, and current downward demographic trends in China.

Jasmin and Janet discuss an interview with high-risk New Yorker Jacki Esposito about the lack of current COVID protections, a reading of Dr. Seuss's The Sneetches being interrupted by an official when a child makes a connection to racism, the recent coup attempt and its aftermath in Brazil, and some words on Martin Luther King Jr's legacy on what would have been his 94th birthday.

Jasmin and guest hosts Janet and Saman discuss Curtis Sliwa suggesting that feral cats tackle Mayor Adams' ongoing rat problem, the recent power substation attacks in Washington State and the disturbing rise in attacks on infrastructure in the US, and the European Union fining Meta/Facebook over privacy violations.

Jasmin and Matthew discuss the new law in New York State that aims to stop the sale of pets from puppy mills, the Respect for Marriage Act and what it does and does not do, and the role of women in recent protests in China.

Anika and Jasmin discuss Mayor Adams new policy to involuntarily those 'presumed mentally ill' in public, Biden crushing the rail workers' strike, Christians being outnumbered by non-religious in latest Wales & England census, and DA Alvin Bragg dropping charges against Tracy McCarter.

Jasmin talks about reactions to the proposed wage increase for NYC delivery workers, mass shootings in a Chesapeake, VA Walmart and a gay bar in Colorado Springs, CO, the history of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and the passing of Bronx born singer, musician, and actress Irene Cara.