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On this episode,  the hosts discuss the Netlix's film series, "When They See Us". They breakdown the film and discuss topics from the real life 1989 Central Park 5 case.  The hosts discuss  the unlawful 30+ hour interrogation, Police coercion of the teens, the media's role in the covering of the  teenagers, Donald Trump's ADs in New York newspapers asking to bring back the Death penalty on the teens. They also discuss teens serving sentences with adults; the wrongful conviction and how racism played a part in dehumanizing these children, and finally the lasting ramifications of this case on society and how it has shaped how policing is done on black and brown children; as well as how the Central Park teens now men reacclimatizing back into society and their obstacles.  Maxine and Chris discuss their personal interactions with police officers. The show ends on a positive note as the hosts congratulate Hip Hop Mogul, Jay-Z on becoming a billionaire.