MN Daily News: In The Know

Episode 67: Medical racism

In this episode, we speak to leadership of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the University’s School of Nursing and the Medical School. 

Episode 66: What is “community control” of the police — and who is calling for it?

In this episode, we interview two local groups who are advocating for “community control” of the police. Representatives from the Twin Cities Coalition for Justice 4 Jamar and the University of Minnesota’s Students for a Democratic Society talk about what community control is, what it would look like in action and where the idea came from. 

Episode 65: The Presidential Debate

In this episode of "In the Know," we speak with students about last week’s presidential debate.

Episode 64: First Amendment Celebration: Protest to Progress

In this special episode, we share some highlights from a panel of young activists and organizers from the Minnesota Daily's First Amendment Celebration. 

Episode 63: Virtual Mental Health Care

In this episode, we look at the Boynton Mental Health Clinic’s coronavirus response and patients’ reactions, speaking to providers at Boynton and students who have experienced virtual therapy.

Episode 62: Meet Dr. Alexander

After a summer of protests surrounding issues of police brutality and civil rights, the University of Minnesota is starting off the school year by bringing in an expert to review safety and equity on campus and in the UMPD. In this episode we interviewed Dr. Cedric L. Alexander, the civic leader, trained clinical psychologist and former police chief appointed to conduct the assessment. 

Episode 61: Housing, Highways and Systemic Racism

What does systemic racism look like? In this episode, we look at how housing discrimination in theory and in practice in the Twin Cities contributes to the dramatic racial disparities in Minneapolis. We also look at how the development of the interstate system in the Twin Cities unfairly targeted communities of color with the help of biased federal regulations and housing practices.

Episode 60: The George Floyd Case

How is race acknowledged in court? And what can we expect as the George Floyd case heads toward trial? In this episode, we look at the criminal justice system and talk to legal professionals to get some perspective on how police brutality is dealt with in the courts. 

Episode 59: The George Floyd Protests: The history of police brutality in the Twin Cities

George Floyd’s killing triggered massive protests and renewed conversation about police brutality. Reporter Nat Jacobwith takes a look at the history and instances of police brutality by Minneapolis and St. Paul police.
 

Episode 58: The George Floyd Protests: UMN Students Demand Accountability

As civil unrest explodes across the Twin Cities in the wake of the killing of George Floyd, UMN students take to the streets around campus to demand action and accountability from the University and city police.