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The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 359 - Let me tell you what Trump is really doing right nowThe Breakdown with Shaun King # 359 - Let me tell you what Trump is really doing right nowDescription: I see all of the viral videos saying how Trump could steal the presidency. He's evil enough to try, yes, but that's not what's actually going on. It's not going to be a coup. It's way more simple than that. It's a money grab. Let me unpack and explain it.----If you listen to The Breakdown and want to help support the work we do, consider becoming a member of our Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/thebreakdown for exclusive...2020-11-1114 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 320 - The Murder RuleHave you heard of the murder rule? Most countries in the world have gotten rid of this rule. But, of course, it is still in place in most states in the US. On today's episode, a rerun from last year, Shaun unpacks and explains exactly what this rule is, and how it is leveraged against people of color.----If you listen to The Breakdown and want to help support the work we do, consider becoming a member of our Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/thebreakdown for exclusive members perks and early access to content. ...2020-09-1722 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 319 - The Taylor Swift Test for Police BrutalityWhen Shaun hears about horrible cases of police brutality, he runs the situation through, what he calls, the Taylor Swift test. On today's episode, a rerun from last year, listen as he breaks down what the Taylor Swift test for police brutality is.----If you listen to The Breakdown and want to help support the work we do, consider becoming a member of our Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/thebreakdown for exclusive members perks and early access to content. Get full access to Shaun King's Substack at shaunking.substack.com/subscribe2020-09-1614 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 318 - 30,000 Tiny Justice SystemsThe United States does not have one justice system or one legal system. We often talk about changing the system, but in reality, we have 30,000 microsystems. Each microsystem has its own set of rules, laws, and politics, which is simultaneously great news in our fight to change the status quo, as well as horrible news. On today's episode, a rerun from last year that remains painfully relevant, Shaun breaks down what this means.----If you listen to The Breakdown and want to help support the work we do, consider becoming a member of our Patreon at http...2020-09-1513 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 317 - What's the plan?What's the plan to change the criminal justice system? Do you know it? Read it? Heard about it? Plans do exist, but a plan is only as effective as the ability of everyday people to repeat it back to you. On today's rerun episode, Shaun unpacks and explains why we need to be on board for the plan.----If you listen to The Breakdown and want to help support the work we do, consider becoming a member of our Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/thebreakdown for exclusive members perks and early access to content. ...2020-09-1416 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 316 - What does it mean to be a modern day abolitionist? Part 2.To be an abolitionist, you not only have to have an abolitionist worldview, you have to take abolitionist actions. On today’s rerun episode, Shaun unpacks and explains what that means.----If you listen to The Breakdown and want to help support the work we do, consider becoming a member of our Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/thebreakdown for exclusive members perks and early access to content. Get full access to Shaun King's Substack at shaunking.substack.com/subscribe2020-09-1115 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 315 - What does it mean to be a modern day abolitionist? Part 1.Most of us know what it meant to be an abolitionist before the American Civil War, but what does it mean today? Listen to Part 1 of a mini-series we are rerunning as Shaun unpacks and explains how we can all be modern-day abolitionists.----If you listen to The Breakdown and want to help support the work we do, consider becoming a member of our Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/thebreakdown for exclusive members perks and early access to content. Get full access to Shaun King's Substack at shaunking.substack.com/subscribe2020-09-1017 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 314 - Have you made a decision?Shaun gets asked one question more than any other -- "How do I change the world?" To give you an answer, Shaun needs to ask you an even bigger question: What are you going to fight for? Making a conscious, honest decision about what you're going to fight for is not simple. It's complicated and personal. And all of us need to make that decision to make real meaningful change. In today's episode, a rerun from last year with a message just as relevant today, Shaun walks us through what it takes to make that decision.----If...2020-09-0919 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 313 - Let Me Teach You a New Term: Jail ChurnRight now, jails & prisons in the United States have the highest documented infection rates of COVID-19 in the world. On today's episode, a re-run from April that sadly remains relevant, Shaun explains the concept of jail churn and breaks down how it shows up in our prison system, and contributes to the spread of coronavirus.----If you listen to The Breakdown and want to help support the work we do, consider becoming a member of our Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/thebreakdown for exclusive members perks and early access to content. Get full access...2020-09-0811 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 296 - Does the 15th Amendment really give African Americans the right to vote?The ratification of the 15th Amendment was seen as a huge milestone for the liberation of African Americans, but does it really do all we so often say it does? Shaun doesn't think so, actually. Listen and learn.While The North Star takes a sabbatical week, we've decided to rerun the top 5 most listened to episodes of The Breakdown. Here is one of them. Get full access to Shaun King's Substack at shaunking.substack.com/subscribe2020-08-1225 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 295 - Grief and MortalityMortality is something every person deals with, but few talk about. On today's episode, Shaun shares a personal message about the emotions that come with loss, and how he deals with them. While The North Star takes a sabbatical week, we've decided to rerun the top 5 most listened to episodes of The Breakdown. Here is one of them. Get full access to Shaun King's Substack at shaunking.substack.com/subscribe2020-08-1117 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 293 - MLK 360While The North Star takes a sabbatical week, we've decided to rerun the top 5 most listened to episodes of The Breakdown. Here is the first.The words and legacy of Dr. King have been reduced and sanitized in so many ways. Today Shaun King plays 5 very special audio clips of Dr. King that you have likely never heard before and breaks down why they are so very important.-----If you listen to The Breakdown and want to help support the work we do, consider becoming a member of our Patreon at http://www...2020-08-0726 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 265 - How can you support the movement? Support transformational candidates!Shaun wants to introduce us all to one of his favorite people currently running for office: Cori Bush. On today's episode, he interviews Cori so that we can hear for ourselves what makes her so special. And even though she is running for office in Missouri, you can volunteer for her campaign WHEREVER YOU ARE. Let's go! CoriBush.Org (http://coribush.org/) Get full access to Shaun King's Substack at shaunking.substack.com/subscribe2020-06-2621 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 256 - So many badges hide bigotsFor today, we are revisiting a throwback episode from June of 2019 where Shaun breaks down a Buzzfeed and Injustice Watch study called "Good Day for a Chokehold". The report gives us quantifiable proof that many American police are closet bigots by diving into the social media posts of thousands of officers. Shaun draws historical lines between past, present and future to break down exactly what we're up against. Get full access to Shaun King's Substack at shaunking.substack.com/subscribe2020-06-1116 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 255 - Defund the PoliceThousands of you asked Shaun to break down what it means to defund the police, so today, in simple terms, Shaun wants to unpack and explain it for you. Shaun supports it and thinks you should too. Get full access to Shaun King's Substack at shaunking.substack.com/subscribe2020-06-1017 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 254 - I need you to hear our new podcast Sick EmpireSick Empire is a brand new podcast that showcases the experiences of New Yorkers who operate daily within the epicenter of the COVID-19 health crisis. On today's episode of The Breakdown, Shaun formally introduces you to Sick Empire, and invites you to listen to the first episode. This is the most timely, important podcast out today -- join the conversation. Get full access to Shaun King's Substack at shaunking.substack.com/subscribe2020-06-0936 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 249 - From Tulsa to Minneapolis - Why History Repeats ItselfNinety-nine years ago today, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, one of the most beautiful, prosperous, wealthy Black communities in the world was destroyed by terrorists. Today, with George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, protestors across the globe, and the 1921 destruction of Black Wall Street in mind, Shaun teaches a lesson on how and why history repeats itself. Get full access to Shaun King's Substack at shaunking.substack.com/subscribe2020-06-0118 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 246 - Knowing How It's Built, So That We Can Tear It DownToday Shaun wants to teach you what may be his most important lesson on how we can actually abolish the systems and structures of mass incarceration and police brutality. We often fail in these attempts, because we don't actually know what we're tearing down. It's not one system. And we are choosing to believe that's good news. It's 30,000 microsystems. Let us explain. Get full access to Shaun King's Substack at shaunking.substack.com/subscribe2020-05-2718 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 245 - The single most underrated civil rights issue of our timeListen to today's episode on what Shaun thinks is the single most underrated civil rights issue of our time. It's the local budget of your city and county and how much of it is going to law enforcement. Did you know that the LAPD takes up over 50% of the whole Los Angeles General Fund? It's outrageous. And we have to fight back to make these budgets actually reflect what we need. Get full access to Shaun King's Substack at shaunking.substack.com/subscribe2020-05-2522 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 240 - Georgia must arrest William Roddie BryanGeorgia should've already arrested William Roddie Bryan. But what we know is that we only get the justice we fight for. On today's episode, Shaun reveals new information about the murder of Ahmaud Arbery and gives us new action steps to take. Get full access to Shaun King's Substack at shaunking.substack.com/subscribe2020-05-1814 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 239 - Video Walk-Through of Breonna's Shooting & Talking with Essential WorkersOn today's episode of The Breakdown Live, Shaun walks through the extended details of Breonna's case and gives on update on Kenny's story as well. He then interviews Senate candidate Charles Booker, and does a very special segment with essential workers who are on America's frontlines. The Breakdown Live is an extended video version of The Breakdown Podcast. To see the video that accompanies this audio, you can go to http://twitch.tv/thebreakdown Get full access to Shaun King's Substack at shaunking.substack.com/subscribe2020-05-151h 32
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 237 - StandWithBre.comToday is a day of action. On this special action steps episode of The Breakdown, Shaun gives us clear action steps and marching orders for how we stand with Breonna Taylor and her dear family. Let's go! Get full access to Shaun King's Substack at shaunking.substack.com/subscribe2020-05-1317 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 234 - The Breakdown LIVE - Deep dive into Ahmaud's caseToday was the second episode of The North Star's new weekly video livestream - The Breakdown Live. It is an extended video version of this podcast which will feature interviews and more. On this episode, Shaun did a deep dive into Ahmaud's case and ends with Action Steps. Get full access to Shaun King's Substack at shaunking.substack.com/subscribe2020-05-081h 48
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 232 - Ahmaud Arbery was lynched.After a shocking video of Ahmaud Arbery lynching was leaked, Shaun updates us on the grave injustice that occured in Brunswick, Ga and gives updated action steps. We need EVERYONE on deck! Get full access to Shaun King's Substack at shaunking.substack.com/subscribe2020-05-0618 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 224 - Trump may be the single dumbest President in American historyWe are in a global pandemic and the President of the United States literally suggested that we should inject ourselves with disinfectant to kill the coronavirus. It may be the single dumbest, most dangerous moment of his presidency. Also, today is a dubious anniversary for the KKK. Shaun unpacks and explains both stories. Get full access to Shaun King's Substack at shaunking.substack.com/subscribe2020-04-2420 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 221 - The Eulogy of Lucille Marie ScottA few weeks ago, as thousands of people began dying across the country from the coronavirus, Shaun noticed the despair as people posted that they could not even have a traditional funeral to grieve. Since Shaun had been a pastor for many years, he offered to perform eulogies or prayers for any families who needed it. Today was the first - for a great woman - Lucille Marie Scott. Get full access to Shaun King's Substack at shaunking.substack.com/subscribe2020-04-2112 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 220 - The Taylor Swift Test for Police BrutalityThis weekend, 33 year old Steve Taylor, a beloved father and son, was murdered by police at a Walmart in San Leandro, California. When Shaun hears about these horrible cases of police brutality, he runs the situation through, what he calls, the Taylor Swift test. Listen in as he breaks down what the Taylor Swift test for police brutality is. Get full access to Shaun King's Substack at shaunking.substack.com/subscribe2020-04-2014 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 218 - The US has always had the money for reparationsThe coronavirus pandemic has exposed that if the United States wants to spend trillions of dollars on something, it can at the drop of a dime. This proves that the US Government has always had money for reparations. Today, Shaun breaks down what this means about marginalized folx in this country and talks about the importance of Universal Basic Income. Get full access to Shaun King's Substack at shaunking.substack.com/subscribe2020-04-1623 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 217 - Why is Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer ignoring our calls to release Michael Thompson from prison?Michael Thompson has served 26 years of a life sentence for selling some weed to a friend. Once. Michael is a senior citizen and has several underlying health conditions that put him at grave risk with the coronavirus sweeping across America’s jails and prisons. There is one person who can set him free: Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. On today's episode, Shaun unpacks why, as she has risen to stardom in the Democratic party, Governor Whitmer has frozen out our pleas to free Michael. Get full access to Shaun King's Substack at shaunking.substack.com/subscribe2020-04-1516 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 214 - Congress needs to end their recess and get back to work - even if remotely.Today Nancy Pelosi is suggesting that she may extend the congressional recess - which is outrageous. They need to find a way to get back to work. Shaun also has an important update on California's jails and prisons. Get full access to Shaun King's Substack at shaunking.substack.com/subscribe2020-04-1018 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 213 - Let me teach you a new term: Jail Churn.Right now, jails & prisons in the United States have the highest documented infection rates of covid-19 in the world. On today's episode, Shaun explains the concept of jail churn and breaks down how it shows up in our prison system, and contributes to the spread of coronavirus. Get full access to Shaun King's Substack at shaunking.substack.com/subscribe2020-04-0918 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 209 - I am very disturbed by the new racial & demographic data on who is dying from the coronavirusOn today's episode Shaun will have an homage to the legendary Bill Withers, but first, will discuss disturbing new demographic data on who is dying from the coronavirus and talk about the crisis at our immigration detention centers. Get full access to Shaun King's Substack at shaunking.substack.com/subscribe2020-04-0324 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 208 - The life, death, and courageous words of Scott RyanOn today's episode of The Breakdown Shaun tells us the story of the life, death, and courageous words of Scott Ryan - a bus driver outside of Seattle who told us in February what we were going to be facing. And Shaun gives action steps on what we need to be fighting for on behalf of essential workers nationwide. Get full access to Shaun King's Substack at shaunking.substack.com/subscribe2020-04-0217 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 207 - What's happening with the coronavirus in America's jails and prisons is a form of genocide.Yesterday Shaun spoke with a man incarcerated at Rikers. Today he not only shares what he learned from that conversation, but describes the willful neglect at jails nationwide as a form of genocide. On the second half of today's episode, Shaun details how some cities are smartly using hotels to house the unhoused to help stop the spread of the coronavirus. Get full access to Shaun King's Substack at shaunking.substack.com/subscribe2020-04-0128 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 206 - Tomorrow is going to be a very, very hard dayTomorrow, tens of millions of Americans will be kicked off of their health insurance and be unable to pay their rent. And the nation has done virtually nothing about it. Shaun breaks down what makes this moment so devastating and ends with an action step. Get full access to Shaun King's Substack at shaunking.substack.com/subscribe2020-03-3109 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 205 - Today is the 150th anniversary of the 15th Amendment, but does it really give African Americans the right to vote?Today is no doubt a special day in American history, but does the 15th Amendment really do all we so often say it does? Shaun doesn't think so, actually. Listen and learn. Get full access to Shaun King's Substack at shaunking.substack.com/subscribe2020-03-3025 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 204 - Let's help free an innocent man BEFORE he's convicted plus updates on the horrible bailout package and student loansToday Shaun gives us clear action steps to stop the conviction of an innocent man BEFORE he is convicted. Then he gives us some commentary on the horrible bailout package that was passed and says what our country really should've done instead. Get full access to Shaun King's Substack at shaunking.substack.com/subscribe2020-03-2724 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 203 - Mayor de Blasio and Governor Cuomo need to release more people from Rikers TODAYFor months, NY Governor Andrew Cuomo and NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio have been ignoring the professional advice of virtually every civil rights, human rights and public health organization in the city in regard to the hellhole of a jail known as Rikers. On today's episode, Shaun breaks down how they have directly caused a completely avoidable catastrophe in Rikers and gives us some action steps. Get full access to Shaun King's Substack at shaunking.substack.com/subscribe2020-03-2615 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 202 - Seven reasons why African Americans are at a higher risk of contracting the coronavirusExperts believe that within the next 10 days, the United States -- not China, Italy, or Spain -- will have the most cases of Covid-19 worldwide. On today's episode, Shaun breaks down seven reasons why African Americans are actually at a much higher risk of contracting the coronavirus as it spreads across the country. Get full access to Shaun King's Substack at shaunking.substack.com/subscribe2020-03-2520 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 197 - Let's be mindful of how this moment is impacting children & teenagersToday is Shaun's daughter, Kendi, turns 18 years old, but is stuck in the house, with school canceled, and everything else canceled as well. Today, Shaun talks about how the coronavirus is going to impact not just his family, but America's children. Get full access to Shaun King's Substack at shaunking.substack.com/subscribe2020-03-1816 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 194 - Trump and America's governors need to release sick & elderly people from prison starting TODAYThe coronavirus is going to impact the most vulnerable people and communities among us. Today Shaun starts to unpack what that's going to mean for America's jails and prisons. Get full access to Shaun King's Substack at shaunking.substack.com/subscribe2020-03-1316 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 192 - Colleges shutting down across the country, the election, and a police shooting in RaleighToday Shaun unpacks and explains the impact of colleges and universities shutting down for the coronavirus across the country. Also, he shares some thoughts on the elections yesterday and closes with painful audio of the aftermath of a police shooting in Raleigh. Plus, our first woman crush Wednesday segment. Get full access to Shaun King's Substack at shaunking.substack.com/subscribe2020-03-1121 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 191 - Coronavirus Special + Action StepsOn this special episode of The Breakdown Shaun unpacks and explains why The United States is in a particularly dangerous position with the coronavirus and what we can do about it. Get full access to Shaun King's Substack at shaunking.substack.com/subscribe2020-03-1020 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 190 - The execution of Nate Woods is NOT a moment of closure.Working with the family of Nate Woods this weekend, Shaun noticed one big difference between an execution and a case of police violence. Today he unpacks it for us. Get full access to Shaun King's Substack at shaunking.substack.com/subscribe2020-03-0915 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 189 - Mourning the murder of Nate WoodsYesterday, the state of Alabama murdered an innocent man. On today's episode, Shaun unpacks this painful ordeal. We are devastated, but unfortunately we are not surprised. Get full access to Shaun King's Substack at shaunking.substack.com/subscribe2020-03-0616 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 187 - Recap of Super Tuesday + 1 day left to save NateShaun unpacks and explains his thoughts on Super Tuesday, Bloomberg dropping out, and our fight to save Nate Woods Get full access to Shaun King's Substack at shaunking.substack.com/subscribe2020-03-0413 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 183 - The highs & lows of last nights presidential debateThe debate last night was a mess. Period. But today Shaun breaks down a high moment, a low moment, and says why the whole thing was bad for the Democratic Party. Get full access to Shaun King's Substack at shaunking.substack.com/subscribe2020-02-2615 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 182 - Nobody belongs at Rikers - not even Harvey Weinstein + the remarks from Michael Jordan at the Kobe MemorialToday Shaun reflects on the conviction of Harvey Weinstein for sex crimes, but offers what may be a surprising critique of the celebrations. Also, Shaun reflects on the words of Michael Jordan at the Kobe & Gigi Bryant Memorial. Get full access to Shaun King's Substack at shaunking.substack.com/subscribe2020-02-2525 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 180 - FreeMyonBurrell.comIt’s up to us to free Myon Burrell! 17 years ago, Myon was charged and convicted of a murder that he did not commit. He is completely innocent, and has been in prison since 2002. We can't just stand by. Today Shaun lays the framework for how we will free him. Listen for two action steps that should leave us looking within. Visit FreeMyonBurrell.com (http://freemyonburrell.com/) right now for more details. Get full access to Shaun King's Substack at shaunking.substack.com/subscribe2020-02-2013 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 178 - Trevor Noah with a raw after-show moment on the brutality of Mike BloombergToday Shaun not only breaks down a very transparent after-show moment Trevor Noah had discussing the brutality of Mike Bloomberg, he plays the key audio clips of Bloomberg that Trevor is addressing. Get full access to Shaun King's Substack at shaunking.substack.com/subscribe2020-02-1719 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 177 - Happy Douglass Day!Today is the 1 year anniversary of The North Star and the day Frederick Douglass chose as his birthday. Shaun shares a story about this and more. Get full access to Shaun King's Substack at shaunking.substack.com/subscribe2020-02-1412 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 176 - I will not exchange one brutal oppressor for anotherIn our efforts to beat Trump, Shaun has preached for over a year that he would support whoever won the democratic primary. But upon further review, he has quickly determined that Mike Bloomberg is simply a line that he can not cross. Listen in as he explains why. Get full access to Shaun King's Substack at shaunking.substack.com/subscribe2020-02-1313 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 174 - My take on Gayle, Snoop, Oprah, Kobe, and public griefIt's ugly. Today Shaun weighs in with his transparent thoughts on the very public spectacle not just between Gayle King and Snoop, but with millions of hurting, grieving people. Get full access to Shaun King's Substack at shaunking.substack.com/subscribe2020-02-1044 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 160 - MLK 360 - Special King Day EpisodeThe words and legacy of Dr. King have been reduced and sanitized in so many ways. Today Shaun King plays 5 very special audio clips of Dr. King that you have likely never heard before and breaks down why they are so very important. Get full access to Shaun King's Substack at shaunking.substack.com/subscribe2020-01-2025 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 151 - Happy Holidays from ShaunA holiday greeting from Shaun King and a quick reflection on this past year. Get full access to Shaun King's Substack at shaunking.substack.com/subscribe2019-12-2904 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 143 - What does it mean to be a modern day abolitionist? Part 1.Most of us know what it meant to be an abolitionist before the American Civil War, but what does it mean today? Listen to Part 1 of a mini-series from Shaun King as he unpacks and explains how we can all be modern day abolitionists. Get full access to Shaun King's Substack at shaunking.substack.com/subscribe2019-12-1117 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 142 - Big Announcement from ShaunWe're not giving away the BIG news in the description! You have to listen to this episode to get it! Get full access to Shaun King's Substack at shaunking.substack.com/subscribe2019-12-1018 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 131 - Married to the Movement :: Sneak PeekA special preview episode of the brand new podcast from Rai and Shaun King called “Married to the Movement” Get full access to Shaun King's Substack at shaunking.substack.com/subscribe2019-11-161h 01
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 129 - Colin Kaepernick, Deval Patrick, and 5 Days Left to Save Rodney ReedToday Shaun unpacks and explains the NFL's decision to grant Colin Kaepernick a "tryout" 3 years after banning him from the league. Shaun also gives his thoughts on the announcement of Deval Patrick that he's running for President. And concludes with new action steps for Rodney Reed. Get full access to Shaun King's Substack at shaunking.substack.com/subscribe2019-11-1422 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 91 - Have you made a decision?Shaun gets asked one questions more than any other -- "How do I change the world?" To give you an answer, Shaun needs to ask you an even bigger question: What are you going to fight for? Making a conscious, honest decision about what you're going to fight for is not simple. It's complicated and personal. And all of us need to make that decision to make real meaningful change. In this unscripted episode, Shaun walks through what it takes to make that decision. Get full access to Shaun King's Substack at shaunking.substack.com/subscribe2019-09-1018 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 86 - ShaunKingFundraisingReport.comA 7 person panel of experts took a deep dive into every dollar Shaun King has ever raised as a leader in the Black Lives Matter Movement including 5 years of his tax returns, 10 years of banking, and every single fundraiser Shaun has ever participated in. Get full access to Shaun King's Substack at shaunking.substack.com/subscribe2019-09-0325 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 82 - Where did all that damn money Shaun King has raised go? (ANSWERS)Today, Shaun openly and honestly addresses some of the more critical questions that he often hears about how his fundraisers work and what his finances are like. Get full access to Shaun King's Substack at shaunking.substack.com/subscribe2019-08-2351 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 70 - The deadliest hate crime since 1921Right now, we are living in the age of the deadliest hate crime in 98 years. And people are asking what we can do about it. To really understand what we can do, Shaun needs us to zoom out. On today's episode, he gets historical and talks about how human history follows a trend of having high-highs and low-lows. Shaun makes the case that we are currently living at an extremely low point in history. And today, Shaun is going to tell you about the path he sees for us to start climbing out of this low point. Get...2019-08-0530 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 64 - You Asked, Shaun Answers: July EditionWe log every question you email us. Then, every month, we sort through those questions and pick the 7 most commonly asked questions. Today, Shaun answers the questions from July. We love hearing from you — email your questions to thebreakdown@thenorthstar.com (mailto:thebreakdown@thenorthstar.com) with the subject line “You Asked, Shaun Answers”. Get full access to Shaun King's Substack at shaunking.substack.com/subscribe2019-07-2530 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 57 - Look How Far We've Come!In the last 7 days, more than 6000-people have joined The Breakdown Crew. Today, Shaun breaks down what we achieved together and how we're going to keep the momentum going. Thanks to the energy of our listeners, this podcast has grown into a tool for organizing and change in a way we never expected, so we're taking a minute to thank you. At the end of today's episode, Shaun lays out his favorite episodes of our show so far and lets you know that we are taking a short break. We will be back in a few weeks! Get...2019-06-2207 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 44 - You Asked, Shaun Answers: June EditionWe hear questions from you, our listeners, all the time. Sometimes they get personal, sometimes they are serious, and sometimes they're downright silly. Shaun will answer your questions in a special episode once per month, and here's our June Edition! Today Shaun answers your questions about everything from time management to self-care to whether he has personal beef with Joe Biden. Get full access to Shaun King's Substack at shaunking.substack.com/subscribe2019-06-0427 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 42 - Prisons Ban Books on Liberation and FreedomOn today’s episode of The Breakdown, Shaun King unpacks the news that Illinois has banned over 200 books in their library – books about race, justice, freedom, and liberation. Shaun needs us to take the action steps that he lays out in this episode to fight back against a decision that furthers the cycle of oppression in our system of mass incarceration. Get full access to Shaun King's Substack at shaunking.substack.com/subscribe2019-05-3115 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 41 - How to Choose a Presidential Candidate - Part 2On today's episode of The Breakdown, Shaun King continues the conversation from episode 25 on how to figure out which candidates to support in the 2020 American presidential election. With the democratic field changing every day, our analysis of candidates has to be ongoing, and Shaun is here to break it down for you. Get full access to Shaun King's Substack at shaunking.substack.com/subscribe2019-05-2937 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 40 - Police Murder an Unarmed Kid + Bigots Get Elected Across EuropeOn today’s episode of The Breakdown, Shaun King tells us two stories. Shaun exposes that the San Antonio Police Department attempted to cover-up the murder of a teenage boy, Charles Roundtree, and gives us some clear action steps. Shaun also reports on the recent election in Europe and unpacks why it matters so much. Get full access to Shaun King's Substack at shaunking.substack.com/subscribe2019-05-2817 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 38 - Life in Prison for Selling WeedOn today’s episode of The Breakdown, Shaun King tells the story of Michael Thompson who is currently serving a life sentence in Michigan for selling weed. To fully understand the injustice that Michael is experiencing, Shaun needs you to understand the truth about the relationship between profit and oppression in the United States. Let’s #FreeMichaelThompson! Get full access to Shaun King's Substack at shaunking.substack.com/subscribe2019-05-2318 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 37 - Philadelphia Has a New Sheriff in TownOn today’s episode of The Breakdown, Shaun King celebrates the election of Rochelle Bilal as Philadelphia’s new sheriff. Philadelphia is doing more to dismantle mass incarceration than any city in the country, and everywhere else needs to follow suit. Get full access to Shaun King's Substack at shaunking.substack.com/subscribe2019-05-2218 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 36 - Black Trans Women are Being MurderedShaun King dedicates today’s episode of The Breakdown to Muhlaysia Booker. Muhlaysia was a Black transgender woman who was shot and killed this weekend - and this horrible violence against her must push us to action. Shaun pushes all of us to confront the violence toward Black trans women in our country, and breaks down what we must do to intervene. Get full access to Shaun King's Substack at shaunking.substack.com/subscribe2019-05-2124 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 35 - Forgive All Student Loan DebtOn today’s episode of The Breakdown, Shaun King celebrates Robert F. Smith’s announcement to forgive the student loan debt of every graduating senior at Morehouse College. Shaun uses the story as a jumping-off point to dig into the student loan crisis in this country and then closes with his thoughts on Grady Wayne Wilkes. Get full access to Shaun King's Substack at shaunking.substack.com/subscribe2019-05-2015 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 33 - Joe Biden is the Father of Modern Mass IncarcerationOn today’s episode of The Breakdown, Shaun King breaks down Joe Biden’s recent comments defending his 1994 Crime Bill. To understand what the implications are of defending this bill, Shaun needs us to understand that mass incarceration in America was designed and planned to criminalize Blackness. Get full access to Shaun King's Substack at shaunking.substack.com/subscribe2019-05-1634 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 32 - “Do you really understand Roe v. Wade?”On today’s episode of The Breakdown, Shaun King unpacks how the recent measures in Georgia and Alabama that ban a woman’s right to choose could become law in 2019. Shaun digs into the constitutional history of Roe v. Wade and explains what it actually says today. There is so much outrage in the country over these measures, and Shaun needs us to understand that our organizing must match our outrage. Get full access to Shaun King's Substack at shaunking.substack.com/subscribe2019-05-1520 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 31 - Protect Rashida TlaibOn today’s episode of The Breakdown, Shaun King unpacks the lies that conservatives are telling about Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib of Detroit. Yesterday, conservatives tried to frame Rashida Tlaib with a quote about the Holocaust that she never actually said, the mainstream media irresonsibly repeated the lie, and Shaun digs in to the larger context about what this means for conversations about Palestine in America. Get full access to Shaun King's Substack at shaunking.substack.com/subscribe2019-05-1420 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 30 - You Asked, Shaun AnswersOn today's episode of The Breakdown, Shaun answers questions that our listeners have sent in over the last two months. Get full access to Shaun King's Substack at shaunking.substack.com/subscribe2019-05-1329 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 29 - The Red Sox chose whiteness over everything elseOn today’s episode of The Breakdown, Shaun King unpacks the decision of the Red Sox to visit the White House yesterday. Every white player and coach chose to visit President Trump despite the concerns of players and staff of color, and Shaun breaks down how this is a metaphor for white privilege in America. Get full access to Shaun King's Substack at shaunking.substack.com/subscribe2019-05-1015 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 28 - Shoot ‘emOn today’s episode of the Breakdown, Shaun King unpacks three stories: Trump laughing at the idea of immigrants being shot, progress in Tennessee thanks to our action steps, and students being shamed for not being able to afford school lunch. Each of these stories are just the tip of the iceberg, and Shaun is here to dive deeper with you. Get full access to Shaun King's Substack at shaunking.substack.com/subscribe2019-05-0916 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 27 - Sandra Bland filmed her own arrestOn today’s episode of the Breakdown, Shaun King unpacks new footage that Sandra Bland filmed when she was being arrested. This footage was kept from the public until now which exposes the disturbing truth about prosecutors, DAs, and our justice system. Get full access to Shaun King's Substack at shaunking.substack.com/subscribe2019-05-0817 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 26 - What Black Lives Matter Has AccomplishedIn today’s good news episode of The Breakdown, Shaun King unpacks two bills that have the potential to impact the way that police brutality is legislated and encourages you to widely celebrate the importance of these bills so that no one can claim that Black Lives Matter “hasn’t accomplished anything.” Get full access to Shaun King's Substack at shaunking.substack.com/subscribe2019-05-0717 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 25 - How to Choose a Presidential Candidate - Part 1In today’s episode of The Breakdown, Shaun King breaks down how to figure out which candidate to support in the 2020 American presidential election and lays out why now is exactly the right moment to make that choice. Get full access to Shaun King's Substack at shaunking.substack.com/subscribe2019-05-0619 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 24 - Young black engineer murdered by white neighborOn today’s episode of The Breakdown, Shaun King outlines how you can help the family whose worst nightmare came true on April 15 when their Black son was murdered by his white neighbor, and who you can contact to take action against the Speaker of the House in Nashville who had his office falsify evidence to get a young Black man sent to jail. Get full access to Shaun King's Substack at shaunking.substack.com/subscribe2019-05-0323 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 23 - Police Officer Convicted of Murder in MinnesotaOn today's episode of The Breakdown, Shaun King reports on the first murder conviction of a police officer in Minnesota's history and digs into why this conviction didn't surprise anybody. Get full access to Shaun King's Substack at shaunking.substack.com/subscribe2019-05-0214 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 22 - The 911 call after the murder of Botham JeanOn today’s episode of The Breakdown, Shaun King unpacks and explains new audio that was just released from the 911 call made immediately after the murder of Botham Jean. Get full access to Shaun King's Substack at shaunking.substack.com/subscribe2019-05-0120 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 21 - Tribute to John SingletonOn today’s episode of The Breakdown, Shaun King unpacks and explains the life and legacy of the brilliant filmmaker, John Singleton, who passed away on April 29. Shaun will also play and break down several clips from Boyz N The Hood — the most acclaimed film ever made by Singleton. Get full access to Shaun King's Substack at shaunking.substack.com/subscribe2019-04-3020 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 20 - Good news, Jay Z, and Ady BarkanOn this week’s good news episode of The Breakdown, Shaun King shares nothing but good news with stories featuring Jay Z and Shaun’s personal hero, Ady Barkan. Get full access to Shaun King's Substack at shaunking.substack.com/subscribe2019-04-2921 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 19 - Do you even have the right to vote?In today’s episode, Shaun King breaks down the history of voting rights in America. As presidential candidates are starting to be asked about their stance on whether incarcerated people deserve the right to vote, Shaun needs us to understand the deep-rooted, and constitutional background of the issue. Get full access to Shaun King's Substack at shaunking.substack.com/subscribe2019-04-2625 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 18 - #JusticeForLuccaIn today’s episode, Shaun King unpacks a horrible case of police brutality that occurred on April 18th against Lucca Rolle. Lucca was an unarmed, non-violent, 15-year-old boy getting McDonald’s in Coral Springs, FL when the police showed up. Shaun tells us what happened next, what it means, and what to do about it. Get full access to Shaun King's Substack at shaunking.substack.com/subscribe2019-04-2519 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 16 - Mueller, Mumia, and an Unarmed Woman Shot by PoliceIn this episode, Shaun King gives us his immediate thoughts about the implications of the Mueller Report on the day after its release. He also shares an update on the appeal hearing of Mumia Abu-Jamal in Pennsylvania, and tells the horrible story of a young woman who was just shot by police in Connecticut, but has survived to tell the story. Get full access to Shaun King's Substack at shaunking.substack.com/subscribe2019-04-1915 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 15 - Mysonne, Singing at the Register, and Beyonce’s New ProjectsOn today’s episode of The Breakdown, Shaun King shares nothing but good news. Starting in The Bronx, Shaun covers a powerful demonstration and moment of unity lead by the rapper and leader Mysonne, then covers a fun viral video that you have to hear and see to believe, and closes with his thoughts on Beyonce’s two new projects. Get full access to Shaun King's Substack at shaunking.substack.com/subscribe2019-04-1815 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 12 - Tennessee v. Garner - Police Brutality is Legal - Part 1 of 3On today’s episode of The Breakdown, Shaun King begins the first of a 3 part series on why police brutality is functionally legal in the United States by unpacking the Supreme Court cases that currently protect even the worst officers in cases of police brutality. For the next two days Shaun will explain the cases, then on the 3rd episode Shaun will tell us what we can do about it. Get full access to Shaun King's Substack at shaunking.substack.com/subscribe2019-04-1518 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 10 - White domestic terrorist arrested for burning down Black churchesOn today’s episode of The Breakdown, Shaun King unpacks the news that a white supremacist was just arrested in Louisiana for burning down Black churches, covers the toppling of Sudan’s government, and gives us an update on the new House and Senate Medicare for All bills. Get full access to Shaun King's Substack at shaunking.substack.com/subscribe2019-04-1115 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 9 - Bloods & Crips unite, Magic Johnson steps down, and Cincinnati makes bold criminal justice movesOn today’s episode of The Breakdown, Shaun King shares some good news with us. The world can be an ugly place and the United States is often the epicenter of some of that ugliness, but that doesn’t mean nothing good is going on. Today Shaun shares three good news stories about unity emerging between the Bloods and Crips in Los Angeles, a shocking move from Magic Johnson, and the simple ways an American city is trying to make their justice system better. Get full access to Shaun King's Substack at shaunking.substack.com/subscribe2019-04-1016 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 8 - Genocide at the American borderIn today’s episode of The Breakdown, Shaun King unpacks and explains the genocidal nature of the humanitarian crisis at the border between the United States and Mexico. What we’ve learned over the past few days is that the Trump administration has been attempting to continue the policy of separating children from their parents in spite of courts ruling that it is illegal and must end. It’s hard to understand a moment of history when you are in it, but right now, we are in a sick, demented point in American history. Get full access to...2019-04-0914 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 7 - NYPD’s Chief Surgeon Lies & Says Eric Garner Was Never Even ChokedIn today’s episode of The Breakdown, Shaun King explains the outrageous conclusion by the Chief Surgeon of the NYPD that Eric Garner was never actually choked – in spite of over 100 million people seeing the video of Garner clearly being choked to death by Officer Daniel Pantaleo. Five years later, it’s outrageous that this case is still being investigated. It’s simple. And the people who could actually do something about it lack the political courage and will to do so. Today Shaun also has action items that we can all take together. Get full access to...2019-04-0822 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 4 - A Eulogy for Nipsey HussleIn this episode of The Breakdown, Shaun King unpacks the life and death of Nipsey Hussle, explores the conversations now happening around the issue of Black on Black violence, and offers the best way we can honor Nipsey and his legacy. Get full access to Shaun King's Substack at shaunking.substack.com/subscribe2019-04-0328 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 3 - Being sent back to prison, Facebook finally banning white supremacy, and why we must protect Ilhan OmarIn today's episode Shaun King breaks down the horrible story of a wonderful man who is being sent back to prison for a crime he already served his time for. Also, Shaun unpacks the recent decision of Facebook to finally ban white supremacy and white nationalism. Lastly, Shaun explains why we must all defend and protect Congresswoman Ilhan Omar. Get full access to Shaun King's Substack at shaunking.substack.com/subscribe2019-04-0215 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 2 - How We Make Radical Changes in America’s Justice SystemAre you outraged by injustice, police brutality, & mass incarceration in the United States but don’t know what to do about it? Start here as Shaun King breaks down how we can abolish the system together. Also, learn about 3 brilliant young leaders we can all support who are doing the work. Get full access to Shaun King's Substack at shaunking.substack.com/subscribe2019-04-0119 min
The Breakdown with Shaun KingEp. 1 - Introduction to The BreakdownA brief introduction from Shaun King on what to expect from The North Star’s first full episode of The Breakdown - a daily podcast that will analyze and break down the most pressing news stories of the day. Get full access to Shaun King's Substack at shaunking.substack.com/subscribe2019-03-2604 min