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The Breakdown with Shaun King

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Join Shaun as he unpacks the most important stories of injustice, racism and corruption, but also tells you who's fighting back and how you can support and join them with practical action steps.

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Ep. 8 - Genocide at the American border 09.04.2019 14:02

In today’s episode of The Breakdown, Shaun King unpacks and explains the genocidal nature of the humanitarian crisis at the border between the United States and Mexico. What we’ve learned over the past few days is that the Trump administration has been attempting to continue the policy of separating children from their parents in spite of courts ruling that it is illegal and must end. It’s har...

Ep. 7 - NYPD’s Chief Surgeon Lies & Says Eric Garner Was Never Even Choked 08.04.2019 22:01

In today’s episode of The Breakdown, Shaun King explains the outrageous conclusion by the Chief Surgeon of the NYPD that Eric Garner was never actually choked – in spite of over 100 million people seeing the video of Garner clearly being choked to death by Officer Daniel Pantaleo. Five years later, it’s outrageous that this case is still being investigated. It’s simple. And the people who could...

Ep. 6 - White privilege is murdering 9 people and having all of the charges dropped 05.04.2019 16:13

[EXPLICIT LANGUAGE] In today’s episode, Shaun breaks down the 2015 motorcycle massacre in Waco, Texas in which 9 people were shot to death. All charges were just shockingly dropped against the 177 people who were originally arrested in this case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 5 - When the Democratic Party Supports White Male Power 04.04.2019 16:45

In today’s episode, Shaun breaks down a destructive new policy from the Democratic Party designed to prevent future candidates like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ayanna Pressley from challenging powerful white male incumbents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 4 - A Eulogy for Nipsey Hussle 03.04.2019 27:50

In this episode of The Breakdown, Shaun King unpacks the life and death of Nipsey Hussle, explores the conversations now happening around the issue of Black on Black violence, and offers the best way we can honor Nipsey and his legacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 3 - Being sent back to prison, Facebook finally banning white supremacy, and why we must protect Ilhan Omar 02.04.2019 15:11

In today's episode Shaun King breaks down the horrible story of a wonderful man who is being sent back to prison for a crime he already served his time for. Also, Shaun unpacks the recent decision of Facebook to finally ban white supremacy and white nationalism. Lastly, Shaun explains why we must all defend and protect Congresswoman Ilhan Omar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...

Ep. 2 - How We Make Radical Changes in America’s Justice System 01.04.2019 18:54

Are you outraged by injustice, police brutality, & mass incarceration in the United States but don’t know what to do about it? Start here as Shaun King breaks down how we can abolish the system together. Also, learn about 3 brilliant young leaders we can all support who are doing the work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 1 - Introduction to The Breakdown 26.03.2019 3:50

A brief introduction from Shaun King on what to expect from The North Star’s first full episode of The Breakdown - a daily podcast that will analyze and break down the most pressing news stories of the day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices