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Indy Audio August 6: Alex Vitale on Zohran Mamdani & the NYPDWe speak with Alex Vitale, the author of The End of Policing, about one of the greatest challenges Zohran Mamdani will face if he goes on to win the November general election: How to deal with the NYPD. Among the hot-button topics Mamdani will have to deal with is whether to keep billionaire heiress Jessica Tisch as his police commissioner, the future of the Cop City training complex being built in Queens and how to dismantle the Strategic Response Group, the special 800-strong battalion of cops notorious for abusing the constitutional rights of protesters. We get Alex's thoughts on Mamdani's...

2025-08-0654 min

Uncommon Commons Ep. 68 - Season 3 Finale Part 2Amigolios! They're the new hit toy of the summer. You can feed them, you can bathe them, you can neglect them and watch them combust! To the extreme! Get yours before they're all gone! Today's story is "Home Video" by Alex Vitale Content Warnings for this episode: Analog Horror Screaming Constant irritating noises Eviction Dorren Wimbledon was played by Jessica Law JessicaLaw.bandcamp.com Trish was played by Rebecca "Becks" Tewksbury Contact Us!: ⁠Linktr.ee/UncommonCommons⁠

2024-07-0317 min

Uncommon Commons Ep. 66 - Last Train to HonoluluHas this ever happened to you? I sure hope not. Fortunately, it'll all be a distant memory soon. Today's Story is "Last Train to Honolulu" by Alex Vitale Content Warnings for this episode Drug Usage Body Horror Cybernetics Loss of Faculties MLMs Contact us! Linktr.ee/UncommonCommons

2024-05-2939 min

Uncommon Commons Ep. 64 - A Cold Slice of Cherry PieWe're going to see it! What's it? Why it's it, of course. Today's story is "A Cold Slice of Cherry Pie" written by Alex Vitale Special thanks to Rebecca "Becks" Tewksbury for providing additional voices. Content Warnings for this episode Kidnapping Crying Car noises Contact us : Linktr.ee/UncommonCommons Support Us: Patreon.com/UncommonCommons

2024-04-1716 min

Uncommon Commons Ep. 62 - Echo Creek CaveUh oh. Looks like Jane's started a restructuring project all on her own. I'm sure she has a good reason to do so. Meanwhile, we return to Fairview for another slice of life amongst the Mass. Today's story is Echo Creek Cave by Alex Vitale Content warnings for this episode: Violence Skeletons Consequences of our actions Contact us: Linktr.ee/uncommoncommons Support Us: Patreon.com/uncommoncommons

2024-03-2020 min

Uncommon Commons Ep. 60 - Water Under the BridgeEveryone loves Amigollios! They're your best friend until the firey end, but even your best friend can't fight back the raveges of time. Right, Jane? Today's story is "Water Under the Bridge" by Alex Vitale Content Warnings Yelling Distress Fire Existential Crises Edited Voices Contact Us: Linktr.ee/UncommonCommons Support Us: Patreon.com/UncommonCommons

2024-02-2120 min

Uncommon Commons Ep. 58 - Auld Lang SyneWhat's that smell? Don't look at me! Maybe it's something in the walls, or maybe even on the walls. Today's story is "Auld Lang Syne" by Alex Vitale Content Warnings for this episode: Loud Noises Violence Asphyxiation Mention of Dead Relatives Mortality

2024-01-1625 min

Holistic Human Performance Podcast Episode 54: How to Create an Impactful Life with Guest Alex PursgloveIn today's episode, Gena interviews Alex Pursglove, Speaker and Master Coach for Women Leaders. She guides women in becoming fully expressed and breaking through limitations to elevate business growth, while living with more ecstasy in life. We go into a BIG talk about how we can achieve this and put the hustle culture mentality to rest. She also has an e-book for you all! https://alexpursglove.co/radicaltrust Where you can find Alex: @alexpursglove

2024-01-0833 min

Uncommon Commons Uncommon Commons: Ep. 55 - HomefrontWhy is Jane so worried? John has never been right about anything ever, right? Today's story is "Homefront" by Alex Vitale Content Warnings for this episode. Shouting Loud Noises Mention of death Contact us: Linktr.ee/uncommoncommons Support Us: patreon.com/uncommoncommons

2023-10-3117 min

Uncommon Commons Uncommon Extra: Under the Gas Station LightIn between episodes, Alex reads a story they wrote for r/nosleep. We'll be back in two weeks with a brand-new episode. Content Warnings for this episode: Shapeshifters Skin beings Body horror Animals Contact us! : Linktr.ee/UncommonCommons Support us! : Patreon.com/uncommoncommons

2023-09-1907 min

Uncommon Commons Uncommon Commons Ep. 53 - Saint GrozavCat school is in session, but for how much longer? Only time will tell. Today's story is "Saint Grozav" by Alex Vitale Content Warnings for this episode: Body Horror Contact Us: Linktr.ee/UncommonCommons Support Us!: Patreon.com/UncommonCommons

2023-09-0616 min

Uncommon Commons Uncommon Commons Ep. 51 - IncarcerationJohn's got it all figured out, but Jane doesn't quite see it yet. Luckily they have someone to spell it out for them. No not you, Fredrick! Today's story is "Incarceration" by Alex Vitale Content Warnings for this episode Derealization Ouija Boards Ghosts Public Ridicule Contact Us! Linktr.ee/uncommoncommons Support US! Patreon.com/uncommoncommons

2023-08-0818 min

Uncommon Commons Uncommon Commons: Ep. 49 - Blister in the SunThat room has to be around here somewhere. Jane can't wait to get there, but John doesn't find it nearly as a-peel-ing. Today's story is "Blister in the Sun" by Alex Vitale. Content Warnings for this episode: Disease (Epidermolysis bullosa simplex) Body Horror Gun Violence War Medical Symptoms Metal sounds

2023-07-1115 min

Uncommon Commons Uncommon Commons Ep. 47: Eggshell MauveHow hard is it to follow some simple directions, John! Just make a left turn in the hallway that doesn't end. See? Simple! Today's story is "Eggshell Mauve" by Alex Vitale Content Warnings for this episode: Liminal spaces Minor Body Horror Clowns Gross imagery Contact Us (our socials) Linktr.ee/UncommonCommons Support Us (More podcast over here) Patreon.com/UncommonCommons

2023-06-1317 min

Uncommon Commons UCC Live!: A Moment in the Uncommon CommonsIt’s a beautiful day in the void and everything seems normal until John and Jane learn that the Uncommon Commons is holding auditions for their spring production. Today's Stories are Audience Participation by George Plank and Spring Assembly by Alex Vitale Content warnings for today's episode: Social Awkwardness Stage Fright Puppets Coersion Suddent Sounds Distorted Audio Contact Us! : Linktr.ee/UncommonCommons Support Us! Patreon.com/UncommonCommons ...

2023-05-3027 min

Uncommon Commons Uncommon Commons Ep. 45 - Sick Jamz and Spirit SavantsG-g-g-ghosts!!! John is having a little ghost problem, but Jane remains skeptical. Who're they gonna call? Fredrick! Today's stories are Sick Jamz by George Plank and Spirit Savants by Alex Vitale Content warnings for this episode Ghosts Loud Noises Screaming Car Accidents Violence and bodily harm People talking over one another stairwells Contact Us! Linktr.ee/uncommoncommons Support Us! Patreon.com/uncommoncommons

2023-05-0236 min

Uncommon Commons Gniyned to Escape: Ep. 1 PreviewStarring: Alex Vitale as Sandy, Rebecca Tewksbury as Beth, Robbie O'Bryan as Les, and Olive Thompson as Jaxyn Listen to the full episode at Patreon.com/UncommonCommons Content Warnings for this episode Children Being lost/abandoned Mascot Characters Theme Parks Tight Spaces The Dark Contact us! linktr.ee/uncommoncommons "Magic Escape Room" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http...

2023-04-1158 min

Uncommon Commons Uncommon Commons: Season 2 FinaleSomeone's coming to dinner. No we actually mean it this time, but it seems like everything is out to get John and Jane. Hopefully they'll be able to pull this off and have a dinner worth remembering. Special thanks to this week's guest stars: Rebecca Tewksberry Alasdair Stewart, Twitter: @AlasdairStuart, @eapodcasts Flux: https://obversebooks.co.uk/product/63-flux/ Jessica Law, Twitter: @JessicaTheLaw Bandcamp: https://jessicalaw.bandcamp.com/ Today's Stories are "2nd Gate" by George Plank & "Break" by Alex Vitale

2023-03-2139 min

Uncommon Commons Uncommon Commons Ep. 43 - Property of MoniqueLet's take a moment to breathe; collect ourselves, or read your story, Jane. That's cool too. Today's story is "Property of Monique" by Alex Vitale Content warnings for this episode: Submechanophobia Isolation Medical Experimentation Human Trafficking Animal Sounds Asphyxiation Live Studio Audience Contact Us! Linktr.ee/UncommonCommons Support Us! Patreon.com/UncommonCommons

2023-03-0717 min

Uncommon Commons Uncommon Commons: Ep. 41 - Autopsy Reports 1998Grab your clipboard and be prepared to take notes as Jane attempts to file a coroner's report on the soon to be late John Doe, and she's not the only one. But things are not all what they seem in this sleepy little town. Today's story is Autopsy Reports 1998 by Alex Vitale Special thanks to Becks Tewksbury for voicing the role of Sheriff Brandy Content Warnings for This Episode: Gunshots Powertools Descriptions of dead bodies/ mutilation Law Enforcement Contact Us!: Linktr.ee/uncommoncommons Support Us!: Patreon.com/uncommoncommons

2023-02-0716 min

Pulling Back the Legal Curtain Pulling Back the Legal Curtain Episode 7 (Part 2): Reform the Police Featuring Alex Vitale Paul Edelstein: So how come the message isn't getting out in the media? So like, look, we're recording this now. It's January, 2023, and I watched a lot of your recordings. It's amazing because a lot of your interviews like this on this topic, go pre covid, not all the way through. Why are we seeing the message even now? So now we're in January, 2023, and when I still read the news every day or talk to jurors and I talk to a lot of jurors, I still don't get the message that I would disseminate on this...

2023-02-0228 min

Pulling Back the Legal Curtain Pulling Back the Legal Curtain Episode 7 (Part 1): Divest the Police Featuring Alex VitaleThis is a rare treat, all right? Well, for me to record it, it's a rare treat. It's not a rare treat for me to get, for me to get to talk to this guy. But we have today, professor Alex Vitale and I'm gonna give him a little introduction. He is a professor of sociology, coordinator of the Policing and Social Justice Project at Brooklyn College and CUNY graduate Center, visiting professor at London South Bank University, been writing for 30 years about police departments and human rights. He has lectured from Harvard University to London to South America...

2023-01-1925 min

Uncommon Commons Uncommon Commons: Ep. 39 - Happy Wife Happy LifeJane recounts the life of her late uncle Grandpason, or was it Grandmason. Either way a story soon arrives featuring many helpful tips to nuptial bliss. Today's Story is 'Happy Wife, Happy Life' by Alex Vitale Content warnings for this episode: Pregnancy Implied Murder Mysticism Sudden Unexpected sounds. Daredevil Stunts Orphans Contact us!: Linktr.ee/UncommonCommons Support us!: Patreon.com/UncommonCommons

2023-01-1027 min

Uncommon Commons Uncommon Commons Ep. 35 - Pray the RosaryNo one can head the local Sniggldyfigg congregation quite like Jane can, especially if you ask Jane. Her story has Maggie in a corner, in the spotlight, losing her religion. Today's story is "Pray the Rosary" by Alex Vitale Content Warnings for this epoisode: Religion/ catholicism Satanic/demonic imagery Death Distorted Vocals Sudden/Persistant Noises Join Us!: linktr.ee/uncommoncommons Support Us!: patreon.com/uncommoncommons

2022-11-0131 min

Uncommon Commons Uncommon Commons Ep. 33 - The Gravedigger's CatJohn is having a time training Doreen's cats so Jane decides to get a pet of her own. Plus, we learn about another cat with a macabre daily schedule. Today's Story is "The Gravedigger's Cat" by Alex Vitale Content Warnings for this episode Animal Sounds Spiders Descriptions of cemetaries Depictions of corpses Connect With Us!: Linktr.ee/uncommoncommons Support Us!: Patreon.com/uncommoncommons

2022-10-0417 min

Uncommon Commons Uncommon Commons Ep. 31 -Morning RushRunning a hardware store is hard. Almost as hard as running from a hardware store. Right, John? Today'es story is "Morning Rush" by Alex Vitale Content warnings for this episode: Death Allergies Sirens Animal sounds Follow us!: linktr.ee/uncommoncommons Support Us! : patreon.com/uncommoncommons

2022-09-0615 min

The Katie Halper Show Abolish The FBI? African Socialist Leader Omali Yeshitela On Being Raided By The FBI & Alex VitaleAlex Vitale debunks The Young Turks On Full Patreon-only stream: https://www.patreon.com/posts/omali-yeshitela-71042747 While the FBI raid on Trump's Mar-A-Lago home has been in the headlines and provoked a discussion about the abolition of the FBI another raid has received far less attention. In July the FBI carried out a violent raid using flash grenades and drones of the properties of the African People’s Socialist Party (APSP, https://apspuhuru.org/) in Missouri and Florida. Omali Yeshitela (https://twitter.com/OmaliYeshitela), chairman of the APSP joins the show to talk about the raid, being an unindicted co-conspirator of...

2022-08-2557 min

Uncommon Commons Uncommon Commons Ep. 29 - Spinning GearsThere are few things more elegant than a game of chess. Despite this, John struggles to remember the rules, and in Jane's Story a young man fights to maintain his title. Today's story is "Spinning Gears" by Alex Vitale Content Warnings for this episode: Knives Descriptions of blood/ bodily injury Follow Us! Support Us! Linktr.ee/UncommonCommons

2022-08-0917 min

Uncommon Commons Uncommon Commons Ep. 27 - Dirty ShirleyJane is less than impressed by John's new set of wheels, and the two of them begin the 4 week journey to the fabled "garage". Today's story is Dirty Shirley by Alex Vitale Get in touch! Linktr.ee/UncommonCommons Content warnings for this episode: Descriptions of Death and Viscera Car Accidents/ Drunk Driving Mild Language Drink Tampering

2022-07-1213 min

Current Affairs Thinking About Police After Uvalde and the San Francisco Prosecutor Recall (w/ Alex Vitale)Alex Vitale is one of the country's foremost experts on policing and criminal punishment. He is a professor of Sociology at Brooklyn College and the CUNY Graduate Center, where he coordinates the Policing and Social Justice Project. His book The End of Policing is a comprehensive critique of U.S. police and argues that nearly everything useful done by police can be done better by other institutions. (The book was published in 2017 but recently got an unexpected boost from U.S. senator Ted Cruz.) Prof. Vitale joined to discuss how the recent shooting in Uvalde (and the disastrous police...

2022-07-0745 min

Uncommon Commons Uncommon Commons Ep. 25 - Old TraditionsRain, rain, go away. John and Jane open a mysterious package, and Jane sheds some light on things with her story. Today's story is "Old Traditions" by Alex Vitale Content Warnings for this episode: Storms/ Rain Sudden/ prolonged noises Falling Support us on Patreon! Patreon.com/uncommoncommons

2022-06-1420 min

Uncommon Commons Uncommon Commons Ep. 24 - Watch & WarningThere's a storm a-brewin' in the Void. Kinda. Maybe a new story will take John's mind off the mysterious tape they found. Today's story is Watch & Warning by George Plank Content Warnings for this episode: Gunshots Thunder/ rain/ other storm sounds Financial Responsibility Yelling Megalophobia Support us on Patreon! Patreon.com/uncommoncommons

2022-05-3115 min

Afro Futures Afro Futures with Alex VitaleYusuf Abdul-Qadir chats with with author and professor Alex Vitale about the current state of policing.

2022-05-2035 min

Uncommon Commons Uncommon Commons Ep. 23 - Exit Pursued By DeathYour two favorite podcast hosts are back at it again with all new "True Crime" stories to make you afraid of your own neighborhood. Content Warnings for this episode: Death Stalking Gunshot noises Allusions to Suicide Podcast ads Support us on Patreon! Patreon.com/Uncommoncommons

2022-05-1727 min

Uncommon Commons The Common Area - Q&AThe Common Area is a post show where George and Alex talk about the writing process, references in the story and whatever else they feel like in the moment. Available exclusively on Patreon. To listen to more Common Area subscribe to our patreon at https://www.patreon.com/uncommoncommons

2022-04-1911 min

Uncommon Commons Uncommon Commons Ep. 22 - Season One FinaleJane? John? Where could they be? Wherever they are they are revisiting some familiar voices, and maybe a few new ones. Today's stories are Haversham Estate and Gardens by George Plank and The House at the End of Birchwood Lane by Alex Vitale Content Warnings: Death Sudden/ Irritating/ Persistent noises/ audio distortion Car/ Fire sounds Asylums and Psychotherapy Animal Death Special thanks to our guest: Alisdair Stuart for lending his voice t...

2022-04-0534 min

Forefront Podcast Forefront Conversations with Alex VitaleSince the Black Lives Matter protests in 2020, there's been a lot of talk around the phrase "Defund the Police" and all that it entails. Shedding light on the conversation is Alex Vitale's book "The End of Policing," an in-depth look at the history of policing, its shortcomings in crime prevention, and an honest evaluation of how any and all contemporary attempts at "reform" will always fall short if police are continuously looked to as the first, last, and best method of dealing with homelessness, drug treatment, and at risk youth. Instead, Vitale, citing his own international experiences and studies of...

2022-03-2356 min

Uncommon Commons Uncommon Commons Ep. 21 - Countdown to ZeroWhere is that mysterious beeping coming from? It's kind of catchy though. The countdown to the season finale has begun. Today's story is Countdown to Zero by Alex Vitale. Content Warnings for this episode: Mention of a Pandemic-like event Sickness Disfigurement Body Horror Persistant / Irritating sounds

2022-03-2214 min

Uncommon Commons Uncommon Commons Ep. 20 - ForagingWho let John have a bell!? John claims that the end is "neigh", but this isn't Jane's first rodeo. John reads a story about someone doesn't get company all that often. This episode was recorded on several different devices, as such the quality may change part of the way through. Apologies for the inconvenience. Today's Story is Foraging by George Plank Content Warnings: Annoying/ Persistent/ Sudden sounds Arguing People talking over each other Vocal Distortion Body Manipulation Medical D...

2022-03-0815 min

Uncommon Commons Uncommon Commons Ep. 19 - Hello WorldThings are heating up in the Uncommon Commons. While John tries to make his algebra teacher proud Jane reads a story about a guy who learns how to make new friends. Today's story is Hello World by Alex Vitale Content Warnings for this episode: Persistant/ irritating/ sudden noises Fire Vocal distortion AI Description of Blood Aging Arguing Numbers / Pi

2022-02-2219 min

Uncommon Commons Uncommon Commons Ep. 18 - ALMA, Tell Us.Restructuring is hard to do. Isn't there an easier way? Luckily ALMA is there, and she can't wait to meet you. Today's Story: ALMA, Tell Us by George Plank Content Warnings for this episode: Persistent/ Sudden/ Irritating Noises Artificial Intelligence Fire Targeted Ads Body Snatching Vacuum Sounds Vocal Distortion

2022-02-0820 min

Uncommon Commons Uncommon Commons Ep. 17 - LegroomSoon the weather will be warming up and it'll be time for spring restructuring. John and Jane get a head start on doing just that. Today's story is Legroom by Alex Vitale Content Warnings for this episode: Sudden/ Constant/ Irritating Sounds Car Sounds Animal Sounds Elevator Sounds Vocal Distortion Body Horror Bones Breaking Heat/ Burns Traveling/ Moving Claustrophobia

2022-01-2518 min

Uncommon Commons Uncommon Commons Ep. 16 - Pressed For TimeJohn is just chilling out in his room when Jane decides to pay him a visit. Will he be able to keep his cool through a brand new story? Only one way to find out. Today's story is Pressed for Time by George Plank Content Warnings: irritating/ loud/ persistent sounds Second Person perspective Claustrophobia Elevators Refrigerators Statistics

2022-01-1114 min

Uncommon Commons Uncommon Commons Ep. 15 - One Last JobLook into the fire, what secrets does it hold? In this case it's Jane's story. Meanwhile John sets up a tent and prepares for a camping trip in the void. Today's story is One Last Job by Alex Vitale Content Warnings for this episode: Car sounds Fire sudden/persistant/irritating noises Blood Capgras syndrome

2021-12-2813 min

Green & Red: Podcasts for Scrappy Radicals Prof. Alex Vitale on Politics and Policing (G&R 128)For many years, black and brown Americans living in cities, towns and rural areas across the nation have rightfully been afraid of uniformed officers. Far too often, police officers engage in indefensible violence against the very people they are supposed to serve and protect. The long arm (and brutal violence) of the law also extends to homeless populations, the mentally ill, sex workers, people facing eviction, protestors, workers on strike and many others. This is a result of the emergence of the new Gilded Age brought on by austerity and ever-widening economic gaps. We talk with Profe...

2021-12-1756 min

Uncommon Commons Uncommon Commons Ep. 14 - ReflectionsCampfires are best enjoyed in the great outdoors, but when there are no outdoors to speak of John makes do. Jane learns about regional differences in trail mix. Today's story is Reflections by George Plank Content Warnings for this episode: SUICIDE Capgras Syndrome Fire Violence Suggestive Dialogue Water/Drowning Dopplegangers GORP

2021-12-1419 min

Uncommon Commons Uncommon Commons Ep. 13 - TarnishJane just wants to read her story for the week, but that song coming from the music box is just so catchy. Jane will have to figure out some way to get John to stop singing if she wants any peace and quiet ever again. Today's story is Tarnish, written by Alex Vitale Content Warnings Persistant/ annoying sounds Off key/ unsettling music/lyrics Mirrors Allusions to self harm Music Box tune is ht...

2021-11-3012 min

Uncommon Commons Uncommon Commons Ep. 12 - Bean Bag BearJohn finds himself entranced by the sounds coming from a music box and reads a story about someone with an unusual collection. Today's Story is Bean Bag Bear by George Plank Content Warnings for this episode: Sudden/Loud/Persistent Noises Music Boxes Demonic Imagery Dolls Uncanny Valley Automatonophobia Blood Body Horror Dismemberment Distorted Audio Mention of Charles Manson Charlie McCarthy Ventrilloquist Dummies...

2021-11-1620 min

Hope & Hard Pills Why the Police Can’t Be Reformed w/ Alex VitaleAlex S. Vitale is Professor of Sociology and Coordinator of the Policing and Social Justice Project at Brooklyn College and a Visiting Professor at London Southbank University. He has spent the last 30 years writing about policing and consults both police departments and human rights organizations internationally. In This Episode:Alex's websiteThe Policing & Social Justice ProjectThe End of Policing by Alex VitaleAlex on TwitterFind local resources at the Defund the Police websiteYou can pre-order Andre's book All The White Friends I Couldn't Keep. Sign up f...

2021-11-1330 min

Indy Audio Alex Vitale Interviewed on WBAI by The IndypendentEric Adams' mayoral victory in the Democratic primary was fueled by his emphasis on policing and public security and his biography as a former cop. The future of policing has also been a flashpoint in a number of other big city mayor’s races that are on the ballot today. We speak with Alex Vitale, a professor of sociology at Brooklyn College and author of 'The End of Policing.' In the book, Vitale argues that the police as an institution are ill-suited for almost all the work they do and that their interactions with the public should be reduced to...

2021-11-0311 min

Uncommon Commons Uncommon Commons Ep. 11 - The AlbertineJane is going to make John an offer he can't refuse and we learn about the most haunted hotel on the east coast. Today's story is The Albertine Written by Alex Vitale Content Warnings: Sudden/ Loud/ Persistent noises Sounds of people eating Locked doors Mention of Infidelity Mention of Guns

2021-11-0218 min

Uncommon Commons Uncommon Commons - Halloween SpecialIt's Halloween in the void, and at least one of the residents is enjoying themselves. Tricks and treats galore when John and Jane get their stories in the mail, and maybe encounter a surprise guest. The stories in this episode are Harvest Festival by George Plank, 108.4 by Alex Vitale, and Immediate Scarea by George Plank Content warnings for this episode: Suddent/ persistant/ uncomfortable sounds Knives Abandonment/ Betrayal Small Towns Mazes Working in a Hardware store Body Horror R...

2021-10-3137 min

Uncommon Commons Uncommon Commons Ep. 10 - CancyJohn has a brilliant idea and as usual Jane has to be the voice of reason, but there is no reason to stay in a hotel in the middle of nowhere. Well, almost no reason. Today's story is Cancy written by George Plank Content warnings for this episode Sudden/loud/persistent noises Falling asleep at the wheel Run down hotels Mold Disappearance/ Death Off-Key humming The dreams of one day opening a bed and breakfast.

2021-10-1913 min

Uncommon Commons Uncommon Commons Ep. 9 - Faire GameJohn and Jane hit up the midway and decide to take in the views from a ferris wheel. Jane reads a story about a girl with no luck when it comes to dating. Today's story: Faire Game written by Alex Vitale Content Warnings for this episode: Persistent Noises Loud Sudden Noises Body Noises Body Horror The Fae The Fear that you are being abandoned by someone you care for deeply Hights

2021-10-0520 min

Uncommon Commons Uncommon Commons Ep. 8 - Gniyned ParkThe carnival is in town. If there was a town. The carnival is in the building doesn't have the same ring to it. John takes a new job and Jane learns an unsettling truth. Today's story is Gniyned Park by George Plank Content warnings for this episode: Sudden and loud noises Off Key music Sounds of Crowds Lovcraftian Entities People Disappearing under mysterious circumstances Keywords: Gniyned Park, Albert Gniyned

2021-09-2111 min

Haymarket Books Live Strong Communities Make Cops Obsolete w/ Geo Maher, Robin DG Kelley, & Alex VitaleIf police are the problem, what’s the solution? Tens of millions of people poured onto the streets for Black Lives Matter, bringing with them a wholly new idea of public safety, common security, and the delivery of justice, communicating that vision in the fiery vernacular of riot, rebellion, and protest. Geo Maher's new book, A World Without Police transcribes these new ideas—written in slogans and chants, over occupied bridges and hastily assembled barricades—into a compelling, must-read manifesto for police abolition. Compellingly argued and lyrically charged, A World Without Police offers concrete strategies for confronting and breaking police power...

2021-09-101h 25

NEKKID Conversations Alex Vitale - Our Big Police ProblemWelcome to NEKKID Conversations!Find the full show notes for this podcast here.In This Episode:Alex’s upbringing The history of policing Economy and policing Our resource needs + how police abolition can helpIt’s a bipartisan issue The path to the solution Getting offline and building community How White folks can get their hands dirtyResources: Connect + CommunicateLiberation CoachingThe Journey Intensive CoachingEnd of Policing by Alex VitaleWhere to find Alex Vitale: Twitter: @avitaleWebsite: alex-vitale.infoSupport the Podcast:Financi...

2021-09-0947 min

Uncommon Commons Uncommon Commons Ep. 7 - Beach DayJohn and Jane come out the other side and end up in the building's basement. Jane reads a story about a secluded beach. Content Warnings for this episode Persistent sounds and ambience Splashing and water sounds. Beach Activities Ocean Imagery/ Thalassophobia Arguing Mentions of the forbidden horoscope . Keywords: Beaches, seamonsters, ophiuchus

2021-09-0711 min

Uncommon Commons Uncommon Commons Ep. 6 - Up to My NeckIt's summer so we're bringing a little bit of the beach is coming to the Uncommon Commons in the form of sand and lots of it! Story By: George Plank Content warning: Loud and persistent noises. Body horror. Being buried alive. Scratching and water noises. Keywords: Beaches, Sandcastles, holes, crabs

2021-08-2412 min

Uncommon Commons Uncommon Commons Ep. 5 - The Mass Whines at NightJohn and Jane uncover a mysterious postcard and Jane reads a story about the most charming town you've never seen. Story by: Alex Vitale Content Warnings for this episode Persistant sounds Sudden loud noises Accents Keywords: Small Towns, Fairview, The Mass

2021-08-1013 min

Uncommon Commons Uncommon Commons Ep. 4 - Home AgainJohn and Jane test a theory about the void and John reads a story about a small town. Story by: George Plank Content Warnings: Persistent and loud noises Screaming Accents Strangers Falling asleep behind the wheel of a car Keywords: Small Towns, Wilkinsville

2021-07-2716 min

Uncommon Commons Uncommon Commons Ep. 3 - Reaction TimeJohn is still in the hospital room of their apartment building and Jane has a story about someone with severe allergies. Story by: Alex Vitale Content warnings for this episode Needles Hospitals Constant persistent sounds Heart Monitors Arachnids Allergic reactions Death Keywords: Allergies, spiders

2021-07-1313 min

Uncommon Commons Uncommon Commons Ep. 2 - I'm FineJohn awakens to find himself strapped to some medical equipment. Jane is quick to call in a prescription. 20 CCs of another story from their mysterious benefactor. Story by: George Plank Content warnings for this episode: Hospitals Persistent Noise Heart Monitors Mentions of Needles/ Syringes Mention of a car accident Keywords: Hospitals, Hypochondria

2021-06-2910 min

Uncommon Commons Uncommon Commons Ep. 1 - VoidedWho are you? How did we get here? What was that? What is there for John and Jane to do when their empty apartment building sits in a completely vacant void? Maybe they can pass the time by reading a few stories they recieved in the mail from some mysterious benefactors. Stories by: George Plank & Alex Vitale Content warnings for this episode: Sudden loud noises, Persistant background sounds, Isolation, Hospitals, Distress, References to Alzheimers, Death Keywords: Horror, Pilot, Forgetting

2021-06-1525 min

Nostalgia Trap The Defund Moment w/ Alex VitaleAlex Vitale is a professor of sociology and Coordinator of the Policing and Social Justice Project at Brooklyn College. His 2017 book, The End of Policing, has received significant attention in the wake of the George Floyd protests and a wider public discourse about the history, ideology, and practice of American policing. In this conversation, Vitale explains how policing and incarceration became the state's primary mode of dealing with socio-economic problems created by neoliberal capitalism, from mass homelessness to mental illness, and how the defund/abolish movements have evolved a range of ideas and strategies to imagine a post-police world.

2021-05-151h 02

The Beautifully Nasty Podcast Social Media Age: The Struggle - Part 1 Alex Pires (NYC Actor)Bianca and today's special guest Alex Pires have some similar opinions regarding social media and the presence it plays in both their lives as actors in NYC. The hustle in general for an actor is hard enough, now they have to manage an online presence and try and create a strong following. AH it ain't easy! But they are doing what they love and hey social media plays a role and helping them share that. They discuss both the pros and cons that social media plays in their lives in this episode and more! Also, make sure to check out...

2021-04-071h 09

The Archipelago The Archipelago #15: Alex Vitale – The End of PolicingFollowing the murder of George Floyd, Alex Vitale, a Professor of Sociology in Brooklyn College, New York, and author of the best-selling 2017 book “The End of Policing” became one of the most cited authors in public discourse on defunding or even abolishing the police. In this episode, recorded after a wave of protests against police brutality took over Greece, Alex Vitale talks about the transformation of the meaning of crime over the last sixty years, the perils of extending the role of police to more and more aspects of our everyday lives, and how we could move away from policing towa...

2021-04-0559 min

Happy Progress Growth Podcast 33. Andy Vitale Expert Growth Advice For DesignersGet Expert Growth Advice For Designers. See video at Happyprogress.com/AndyV About Andy Vitale He is the VP of Product Design and Content at Quicken Loans, where he instills the importance of design and a human-centered approach to transform the mortgage lending experience. He has solved problems for organizations ranging from startups to Fortune-ranked companies. HIs is a relentless user experience evangelist, with a passion for cognitive thinking and making technology more human. He's driven by a passion to inspire and empower teams to do their best work. Aside from my...

2021-03-0724 min

The Bitchuation Room Cop-a-ganda with Baron Vaughn & Alex VitaleWhen the bias trainings, body cams, and oversight doesn’t work, it’s time to defund the police. Maybe even time think about why we ever needed police in the first place? Gasp! Professor Alex Vitale breaks down why the connection between austerity politics of cities and the policing of the poor, and why the left should focus on Democratic governors and mayors as well as Republican lawmakers. Speaking of which, Governor Andrew Cuomo is exactly the New York machista he appears to be on television, CPAC is still a political freak circus, and Marjorie Taylor Greene doesn’t unders...

2021-03-011h 15

Pure Nonfiction: Inside Documentary Film 131: Alex Vitale on Rethinking True CrimeTrue crime documentaries are booming. But what do they tell us about criminal justice and what do they leave out? Alex Vitale, the author of the book “The End of Policing,” talks to Pure Nonfiction host Thom Powers about the state of the genre. Alex gives favorable takes on the Netflix series “Time: The Kalief Browder Story” and Errol Morris’ classic “The Thin Blue Line.” But he raises questions about other trends. For more on this topic, listen to the podcast “Running from COPS.”

2021-02-2630 min

The Skeptical Leftist Podcast Ending Overpolicing with Alex VitaleThis week Cory talks to author and academic Alex Vitale about some of the problems with policing and what some of the solutions might be. Here are some links for Alex's work http://www.alex-vitale.info/ https://www.versobooks.com/books/2426-the-end-of-policing You can watch my videos on Youtube, check out my blog, or support me on Patreon. Thanks for listening and have a good one.

2021-01-2444 min

Last Born In The Wilderness 285 / Capitol Failures / Alex VitaleProfessor Alex Vitale, sociologist and author of The End of Policing, joins me to discuss the Capitol siege on January 6th, the role the Capitol police played in the event, and the deeply political reasons the police were under-resourced, under-staffed, and completely overwhelmed in the face of the mob. // Episode notes: https://www.lastborninthewilderness.com/episodes/alex-vitale-2 // Sustain + support: https://www.patreon.com/lastborninthewilderness // Donate: https://www.paypal.me/lastbornpodcast

2021-01-2051 min

The Sho Baraka Show It Was Written w/ Tyreke Wesley | Alex Vitale's "End of Policing"Sho and Tyreke bring their podcast It Was Written under the Sho Baraka Show Banner to discuss Alex Vitale's book "The End of Policing". -They share quarantine stories.-Personal run-ins with police -Summary and discussion about the book. -What Would make you call the police?

2020-09-161h 22

The Discipline and Punish Podcast #26 DEFUND THE POLICE – What Does The End of Policing Look Like? – Alex Vitalewww.thomasowenbaker.comIn this episode, Professor Alex Vitale from Brooklyn College and I discuss his book The End of Policing. We talk about the current crisis and how the use of policing as a form of social control can be reduced in the U.S. We talk about the drug war, the mental health crisis, deindustrialization, and automated driving technology. http://www.alex-vitale.info/Alex S. Vitale is Professor of Sociology and Coordinator of the Policing and Social Justice Project at Brooklyn College and a Visiting Professor at London Southbank U...

2020-09-0744 min

GovLove - A Podcast About Local Government Reducing Reliance on Police with Alex Vitale, Brooklyn CollegeMaking communities safer. Alex Vitale, Professor of Sociology and Coordinator of the Policing and Social Justice Project at Brooklyn College, joined the podcast to talk about rethinking public safety and his book, The End of Policing. He discussed how past policing reforms have not been successful at changing outcomes and the need to solve community problems in new ways rather than just using the criminal justice system. He also shared examples from across the country of how cities are reducing the role of police (Examples: The Ithaca Plan, CAHOOTS, Cure Violence, and City of Berkeley). Host: Ben K...

2020-09-0446 min $Let\'s Give A Damn$

Let's Give A Damn #158 - Alex VitaleAlex Vitale is my guest on the podcast this week! What a pleasure. From his website: Alex is Professor of Sociology and Coordinator of the Policing and Social Justice Project at Brooklyn College and a Visiting Professor at London Southbank University. He has spent the last 30 years writing about policing and consults both police departments and human rights organizations internationally. Prof. Vitale is the author of City of Disorder: How the Quality of Life Campaign Transformed New York Politics and The End of Policing. His academic writings on policing have appeared in Policing and Society, Police Practice and Research, Mobilization, and Con...

2020-08-1851 min

No Politics at the Dinner Table - Podcast Defund, Reallocate (w/Alex Vitale) - Ep62 - 7.23.20Brothers-in-law Amit and Tony chat about why police reform is a fool's errand and why Tony needs a better Zoom background with Brooklyn College sociology professor and police expert Alex Vitale. Musical interlude by Soundboss.

2020-07-2835 min

Decarceration Nation (with Josh and Joel)85 Tawana Petty and Alex VitaleJoshua B. Hoe interviews Tawana Petty and Alex Vitale about policing and Operation Relentless Pursuit You can find full show notes on our website http://decarcerationnation.com/

2020-07-2049 min

Politics and Polls #192: The Future of Policing Featuring Alex VitaleIn light of the widespread Black Lives Matter protests, Americans are taking a deep look at police violence in the country. Many are demanding a complete transformation of our criminal justice system, tasking America's leaders with delivering tangible policy. This week, Alex Vitale joins Julian Zelizer and Sam Wang to discuss the Kerner commission, the militarization of policing, and where the country goes from here. Vitale, author of "The End of Policing," explains the deep connection between police violence and racial inequality in America. The trio looks at why police departments are made to deal with homelessness, me...

2020-07-0933 min

Making Contact The End of Policing, Alex Vitale (Encore)Like this program? Please show us the love. Click here ow.ly/oSpU30hHCXp and support our non-profit journalism. Thanks! Alex Vitale is Professor of Sociology and coordinator of the Policing and Social Justice Project at Brooklyn College. Vitale’s book The End of Policing, is an accessible study of police history as an imperial tool for social control that continues to exacerbate class and racial tensions. Vitale also goes deep into the shortcomings of reform and in contrast, deepens the conversations around meaningful alternatives to ultimately ask the people to consider the end of policing.

2020-07-0829 min

We Read Theory Episode 13.2: Alex Vitale's "The End of Policing" Part 2Mark and Alex finish their discussion of Alex Vitale's "The End of Policing," covering the drug war, gang suppression, border policing, and political policing. Follow us on Twitter: @wereadtheorypod

2020-06-251h 03

The Katie Halper Show The End of Policing with Isiah James, Pete Harrison & Alex VitaleI chat with Alex VItale, author of The End of Policing and then we're joined by congressional candidates Isiah James and Pete Harrison Vote June 23! https://www.isiahforcongress.com/ https://www.peterfornewyork.com/ http://www.alex-vitale.info/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

2020-06-221h 49

Champagne Sharks Teaser Preview for CS 283: The End of Policing feat. Alex VitaleThis is a teaser trailer for a subscriber-only episode for Patreon subscribers only. You can find the full episode at www.patreon.com/posts/38455516. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the whole archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, and our newsletter. This episode is hosted by Trevor. Today we have Alex Vitale, a Professor of Sociology and Coordinator of the Policing and Social Justice Project at Brooklyn College and a Visiting Professor at London Southbank University. He has spent the last 25 years wri...

2020-06-2112 min

This Wreckage Ep 78 - A?CAB w/ Alex VitaleBrooklyn College Sociology Professor, writer for the Appeal, the Nation, and Truthout, and author of “The End of Policing” Alex Vitale talks with us about the recent FTP protests in New York and various other struggles against the carceral state. Lots more from Alex Vitale at his website and The Appeal: https://theappeal.org/authors/alex-s-vitale/ Description of FTP marches in New York: https://itsgoingdown.org/off-the-rails/ Stay tuned for details of the December 20th action by following Decolonize This Place William Barr comments: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2019/12/05/bill...

2019-12-111h 16

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2019-08-1414 min

The Katie Halper Show 211 - Reading in Solitary with Kraig Lewis and Alex VItalepatreon only: The Intercept's criminal justice journalist Alice Speri https://www.patreon.com/posts/27145199 Kraig Lewis was living in Connecticut about to get his MBA when police showed up, took him away and indicted him and 119 other young black and latino men from the Bronx neighborhood he grew up in during what was hailed as the biggest gang raid in New York history. The problem was that most of the people arrested weren't even charged with being gang members. Alex VItale is a professor of sociology at Brooklyn College and the author of "The End of Policing." They're both part...

2019-05-241h 34

Free Man Beyond the Wall w/ Mance Rayder Episode 115: 'The End of Policing' with Dr. Alex Vitale31 minutes Mance welcomes Brooklyn College professor Alex Vitale to the show to talk about his book "The End of Policing." Dr. Vitale talks about how violence by police has been amped up in the last 40 years and talks about the history of policing in this society. The End of Policing Dr. Vitale's Website Mance's Books Available for cryptocurrency Mance on Twitter

2018-06-0231 min

New Books in Policing, Incarceration, and Reform Policing and Political Division with Alex VitaleAlex Vitale is a Professor of Sociology and coordinator of the Policing and Social Justice Project at Brooklyn College. He has written for a number of popular publications including the New York Times, New York Daily News, USA Today, and the Nation. His newest book The End of Policing is out now from Verso press.The "Why We Argue" podcast is produced by the Humanities Institute at the University of Connecticut as part of the Humility and Conviction in Public Life project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2018-03-0827 min

Why We Argue Policing and Political Division with Alex VitaleAlex Vitale is a Professor of Sociology and coordinator of the Policing and Social Justice Project at Brooklyn College. He has written for a number of popular publications including the New York Times, New York Daily News, USA Today, and the Nation. His newest book The End of Policing is out now from Verso press.The "Why We Argue" podcast is produced by the Humanities Institute at the University of Connecticut as part of the Humility and Conviction in Public Life project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2018-03-0827 min

The Katie Halper Show Alex Vitale: The End of PolicingWe talk to Alex Vitale about his book The End of Policing. For the rest of our interview, go to Patreon https://www.patreon.com/posts/17039729Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

2018-02-1636 min

Making Contact The End of Policing, Alex VitaleLike this program? Please show us the love. Click here ow.ly/oSpU30hHCXp and support our non-profit journalism. Thanks! Alex Vitale is Professor of Sociology and coordinator of the Policing and Social Justice Project at Brooklyn College. Vitale’s book The End of Policing, is an accessible study of police history as an imperial tool for social control that continues to exacerbate class and racial tensions. Vitale also goes deep into the shortcomings of reform and in contrast, deepens the conversations around meaningful alternatives to ultimately ask the people to consider the end of policing. Special thanks to Producers: De...

2018-02-1429 min

Beyond Prisons The End Of Policing feat. Alex VitaleProfessor Alex S. Vitale joins the Beyond Prisons podcast to discuss his book, "The End Of Policing," which provides a historical analysis of law enforcement and police reform in the United States and argues for alternatives. Vitale tells us about how he came to write this book and walks us through the early history of police in the United States. He discusses the popular myths surrounding policing, underscoring their conflicts with the roles police have played as managers of inequality from colonialism, to the emergence of a mass industrial working class, to slavery. Vitale discusses...

2017-12-1246 min