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May 25, 2021

Revisiting the costs of policing 1 year since George Floyd’s murder

There’s legislation in Congress to change policing in the U.S., but it will not come today. We consult Marc Morial, the president and CEO of the National Urban League. Also, a look at the current reading on consumer confidence. There are indications that some folks are ready to go on a spending spree.

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"There's a padlock on the front door of the federal courthouse for victims of police brutality," said Marc Morial of the National Urban League
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Why police reform advocates want Congress to end qualified immunity
by David Brancaccio and Rose Conlon
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“There’s a padlock on the front door of the federal courthouse for victims of police brutality,” said Marc Morial of the National Urban League.
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Many ready to splurge as consumer confidence builds up
by Nancy Marshall-Genzer
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Two-thirds of consumers are still hesitant to regularly venture out of their homes, but that doesn’t mean they won’t be spending.
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The Team

David Brancaccio Host
Victoria Craig Host, BBC
Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC
Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC
Daniel Shin Producer
Jay Siebold Technical Director
Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer
Alex Schroeder Producer
Erika Soderstrom Producer
Rose Conlon Producer
Brian Allison Technical Director

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Revisiting the costs of policing 1 year since George Floyd’s murder

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Segments From This Episode

Why police reform advocates want Congress to end qualified immunity

Many ready to splurge as consumer confidence builds up

Music from the episode

The Team