“Dit” means to fall or get hurt. “Da” means to hit. “Dit Da Jow” is the liniment martial artists use to heal bruises, aches, and pain. So what does this have to do with social justice?
Read more229. Greg Rucka on burn out, story plot and John Wick
These episodes have basically become an on-air recording of Greg Rucka and I discussing: what we’ve been up to and how we are coping with the challenges of the week. We discuss my battle and activism with the rise of anti-Asian hate crimes and dealing with burnout from covid19 and watching the Chauvin trial.
Read more226. Greg Rucka on the covid19 vaccine, racism and writing
As many of you know it has been a rough week for me. I’ve been speaking out about the rise of anti-Asian hate crimes on the news and at vigils honoring the victims of the mass shooting in Atlanta. It is always comforting to have conversations with Greg since we have podcasted almost weekly since the start of the pandemic.
Read more182. Derek Johnson on defunding the police
In this episode, Derek shares his five-point plan for how he would defund the police and bridge the gap between community and law enforcement.
Read more173. Oscar Agramonte on how inequality is a public health issue
Coach Oscar Agramonte of Control Your Health discusses how inequality is a public health issue.
Read moreICYMI 164. Retired Police Lieutenant Derek Johnson on breaking down the blue wall
Derek Johnson is a retired police lieutenant that has extensive training and certifications involving Lethal Force Investigations. Derek has served as a marine and held many law enforcement positions including: Community Resource Officer, Violent Crimes Detective, Supervisor in the Narcotics Division, Federal Drug Task Force Patrol Division, and Detective Sergeant of Internal Affairs.
Read more164. Retired Police Lieutenant Derek Johnson on breaking down the blue wall
Derek Johnson is a retired police lieutenant that has extensive training and certifications involving Lethal Force Investigations. Derek has served as a marine and held many law enforcement positions including: Community Resource Officer, Violent Crimes Detective, Supervisor in the Narcotics Division, Federal Drug Task Force Patrol Division, and Detective Sergeant of Internal Affairs.
Read more163. Greg Rucka on Lazarus and the world today
Greg Rucka and I are back discussing everything from the protests around the nation to the world of his comic Lazarus. Not surprisingly, there are a lot of parallels between the comic and the problems we are experiencing in the world today.
Read more161. Greg Rucka on writing, protests, and justice
Hi Everyone! Greg and I ditched the comforting conversation of last week and moved back into the darkness.
Read more160. Empathy to understand racism
I’ve been saddened by the events surrounding the murder of George Floyd. I have had past episodes on this podcast on law enforcement and black lives matter. I’ve also had discussions with law enforcement leaders on how we can bridge the gap between community and law enforcement.
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