Episode 6: The New Nazis
When Brendan Sweeney marched with white supremacists in Charlottesville, he thought he was part of something new. And then he was doxed.
Criminal Justice
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‘Wrongful Conviction’ Podcast Back For Season 2
The second season of the “Wrongful Conviction” podcast will focus on false confessions of guilt.
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Episode 5: What To Do With Christian
Christian Picciolini grew a violent hate movement for eight years. After he left, it continued to grow. What’s his role in fixing the harm?
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How To Fix Excessive Force In American Policing
What leads police officers to use tactics like chokeholds, no-knock warrants and kneeling on a civilian’s neck?
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Divorce Court Filing: R. Kelly Accused Of Molesting Preteen Girl In 2009
The previously unreported allegations were outlined in a recently unsealed motion as part of Kelly’s divorce proceedings.
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Anti-Violence Workers, ‘Exposed To So Much Trauma,’ Need Help
“How can we tell somebody to be healthy … and advocate for a healthy lifestyle, and yet we’re not living it?” asked one anti-violence worker.
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Chicago Has A New Plan To Reduce Gun Violence, But COVID-19 Has Already Created Financial Challenges
The 108-page report outlines a “public health” approach that includes more community-based investment and victims’ services.
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What We Know About Amy Coney Barrett, Trump’s Supreme Court Nominee
If confirmed by the Senate, Judge Amy Coney Barrett would be the only non-Ivy Leaguer on the U.S. Supreme Court.
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How Accountable Is The Mayor For Police Misconduct?
WBEZ’s Patrick Smith explains how the police accountability process works in Chicago, and how much power the mayor has in that process.
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Episode 4: Boots To Suits
Daytime TV discovered neo-Nazi skinheads, and it was a ratings bonanza. But it also helped to grow the hate movement across America.
