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The Real News PodcastCorporate media is trying to take down Mamdani. This is why they’re failing | Inequality WatchThe pushback against progressive New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has been fierce. That pushback has largely been coming from the mainstream media. Inequality Watchdogs Stephen Janis and Taya Graham take down CNN anchor Brianna Keller's takedown of Mamdani and show how her efforts amount to corporatist propaganda intended to undermine the popularity of his platform.Credits: Studio Production: David HebdenPost-Production: Stephen JanisHelp us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer.Sign up for our newsletterLike us o...2025-07-0817 min
The Real News PodcastCan a ‘liberal Joe Rogan’ save the Democrats? Dems bet $20 million he can! | Inequality WatchInvestigative journalists Taya Graham and Stephen Janis break down the insider knowledge surrounding Joe Biden’s decline—and how the Democratic Party’s culture of silence, conformity, and caution may have sealed its own fate. From the “get in line” politics that killed bold policy and risk-taking to focus groups calling Democrats “sloths,” Stephen and Taya explore why Biden was protected despite clear signs of decline, the Democratic Party’s aversion to bold candidates, what Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump had in common, and why the Dems just spent $20 million just to learn how to talk to men.Credits: P...2025-06-1222 min
The Real News PodcastTrump’s assault on immigrants is coming—here’s what you need to know.On the campaign trail, Donald Trump promised that, if elected, “On day one, I will launch the largest deportation program of criminals in the history of America.” Trump’s administration has wasted no time since re-entering the White House on Monday, and communities around the US are currently bracing for a wave of ICE raids. In plans that were publicly leaked ahead of Trump’s inauguration, the city of Chicago was identified as a key target for immigration raids, putting immigrant residents and their neighbors on high alert. To discuss the impending threat to Chicago and cities around the country, and how...2025-01-2729 min
The Real News PodcastRobert Reich predicted the death of the US middle class 30 years ago. We asked him how to save it.30 years ago, in 1994, then-US Labor Secretary Robert Reich issued a prescient warning to all Americans: “We are on the way to becoming a two-tiered society.” Reich also predicted that, as wealth inequality continued to explode in the US, working people would be consumed by righteous populist rage that could be easily manipulated; the rise of Donald Trump and the MAGA movement decades later proved Reich to be devastatingly right. In this special livestreamed edition of Inequality Watch, Taya Graham and Stephen Janis continue their deep dive into the history and political repercussions of our historic wealth imbalance by talking to Robe...2024-12-0957 min
The Real News PodcastEverything you've heard about this election is wrong. Dr. Richard Wolff explains why.Taya Graham and Stephen Janis examine the recent election through the lens of wealth inequality and how it affects our democracy in ways both extreme and unseen. Joining them is noted economist Dr. Richard Wolff, who will help them unpack the ubiquitous tendrils of rapacious wealth and how it allows billionaires to manipulate us in ways that are often unacknowledged.Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer.Sign up for our newsletterFollow us on Bluesky...2024-11-221h 44
The Real News PodcastWho are the real Trump supporters? The answers might surprise youThe outcome of tomorrow's election is anyone's guess. While the candidates are familiar, this election is very different from previous showdowns with Trump in 2016 and 2020. While old guard Republicans like Dick Cheney are throwing their weight behind Harris, the MAGA movement is persevering—and even courting support from unexpected places. Stephen Janis and Taya Graham look back on past conversations with Trump supporters from this election cycle.Production: Taya Graham, Stephen JanisPost-Production: Stephen JanisWritten by: Stephen JanisHelp us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and be...2024-11-0409 min
The Police Accountability ReportHe sued police for an illegal arrest—then they came after himThe Holguin family’s troubles with the El Paso Police Department began in 2022, when Adzari Holguin, then a high school senior, was asked by relative to film the police while they responded to a call about a domestic dispute. After police became aggressive once they noticed Adzari was recording, her father, Eddie Holguin, stepped in to escort his daughter home. That’s when police staged an illegal raid on the Holguin residence and arrested Eddie and Adzari. After the raid, the Holguins filed a lawsuit to demand justice. Now, they say the El Paso police are deliberately targeting their family. Police...2024-07-3037 min
The Police Accountability ReportPolice violently raided his camper, but the cover up is even more shockingTwo years ago, Michigan-based cannabis entrepreneur Coty Cecil’s camper van broke down in Milton, West Virginia. As he was awaiting repairs, Cecil was confronted by Milton police at his door. Despite appearing without a warrant, police demanded entry into the camper van. During the subsequent raid, police smashed Cecil’s window and confiscated eight hemp plants. Cecil now faces a 10-year sentence. Meanwhile, Cabell County, which Milton is located in has a development deal with the billion-dollar cannabis company Trulieve, which is expected to build a grow facility in the planned HADCO Business Park, an economic initiative being funded by mil...2024-07-3037 minThe Real News PodcastHe sued police for an illegal arrest—then they came after him | PARThe Holguin family’s troubles with the El Paso Police Department began in 2022, when Adzari Holguin, then a high school senior, was asked by relative to film the police while they responded to a call about a domestic dispute. After police became aggressive once they noticed Adzari was recording, her father, Eddie Holguin, stepped in to escort his daughter home. That’s when police staged an illegal raid on the Holguin residence and arrested Eddie and Adzari. After the raid, the Holguins filed a lawsuit to demand justice. Now, they say the El Paso police are deliberately targeting their family. Police...2024-07-3037 min
The Real News PodcastThe Trump trial & America's two-tiered justice systemEditor's note: This livestream originally aired on YouTube on June 12, 2024. Following his conviction on 34 felony counts, former President Donald Trump will be sentenced on July 11. While celebrated by many as an unprecedented example of legal accountability for elected officials, the Trump trial has also demonstrated a long-established truth: there are two justice systems in America—one for the rich, and one for the poor. Journalist Laura Flanders and historian Rick Perlstein join a special livestream discussion with the hosts of Police Accountability Report Taya Graham and Stephen Janis to discuss the inequality of the US criminal justice system, and...2024-06-201h 32
The Police Accountability ReportAn off-duty cop falsely accused him of drug dealing; what happened next was life-changingJose Palomares, an off-duty cop, was moonlighting as a security guard at a homeless services center in Ft. Worth when a dispute arose over $20. Officer Palomares chose to intervene—immediately accusing the man who believed he'd had $20 stolen from him, of being a drug dealer. After calling in the drug dogs and conducting an illegal search, Palomares failed to find sufficient drugs to justify his accusation. Instead of letting the man go, Palomares then decided to pressure his arrestee into becoming an informant. Police Accountability Report discusses the shocking footage and what it tells us about the ways police wield thei...2024-06-0344 min
The Real News PodcastProperty developers are exacerbating the housing crisisYears of meticulous investigation by The Real News reporters Taya Graham and Stephen Janis have shown how the city of Baltimore siphoned hundreds of millions of dollars in public funds to corporate developers over a period of decades. With their findings now available in a full documentary, Taya and Stephen's investigative reporting has also spawned calls for an investigation from the State of Maryland, something which major unions in the state have also backed. Building on her previous coverage of the housing crisis engulfing the country, TRNN reporter Mel Buer speaks with Taya and Stephen on the relevance of their findings...2024-03-2837 min
The Land of the UnsolvedA famous scientist was murdered walking her dogs, her killer is still at largeMolly Macauley was famous and pioneering scientist in the field of space economics. But in July uff 2016, someone stabbed her to death outside of her Roland Park home while she was walking her dogs.
The Land of the Unsolved investigative team of Jayne Miller, Stephen Janis and Taya Graham examine the evidence and speak to a friend to try to uncover clues about what might have happened to Molly, and what police are doing to try to solve the case.
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The Real News PodcastWashington state trooper crashes car, attempts to pin fake DUI on innocent driver | PARThe weather outside is frightful, and so is the behavior of police departments around the country! In a special holiday-themed livestream aired on Dec. 14, Police Accountability Report looks at a series of police abuse incidents around the country. From a Washington state trooper's car crash to a botched raid in Kentucky, Stephen and Taya report live on the latest incidents of cops behaving badly and what it tells us about policing in the US today. Production: Stephen Janis, Taya GrahamStudio Production: David Hebden, Cameron GranadinoHelp us continue producing Police Accountability...2023-12-151h 33The Police Accountability ReportA cop car crash. A botched raid. It's the PAR Holiday Livestream Special!The weather outside is frightful, and so is the behavior of police departments around the country! In a special holiday-themed livestream aired on Dec. 14, Police Accountability Report looks at a series of police abuse incidents around the country. From a Washington state trooper's car crash to a botched raid in Kentucky, Stephen and Taya report live on the latest incidents of cops behaving badly and what it tells us about policing in the US today. Production: Stephen Janis, Taya GrahamStudio Production: David Hebden, Cameron GranadinoHelp us continue producing Police Accountability...2023-12-151h 33
The Real News PodcastMurder of Baltimore tech CEO reveals dangerous flaw in city's crime fighting strategyThe murder of Baltimore entrepreneur Pava LaPere rocked the city. But the suspect eventually arrested for the brutal murder was not only well-known by police, but had actually committed another violent crime just a week before her murder. The Land of the Unsolved team Jayne MiIller, Taya Graham, and Stephen Janis break down the series of events that lead to her death, and investigate how Baltimore's questionable approach of not working with the community to solve crime could have contributed to LaPere's death.Studio Production: David HebdenPost-Production: Stephen Janis...2023-10-2647 min
The Land of the UnsolvedTwo murders reveal how Baltimore's obsession with managing the perception of crime can be deadlyThe recent killing of local tech executive Pava LaPerre revealed many uncomfortable truths about Baltimore's struggle with crime. After BPD Police Commissioner Worsley admitted the department withheld the identity of LaPere's killer Jason Billingsley after he was suspected in crime before her murder, police came under scrutiny for not being forthcoming. Host Taya Graham and Stephen Janis are joined by legendary investigative reporter Jayne Miller to explore how the breakdown in communication is actually part of deeper problem cause by how the city approaches violent crime.
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Best of the Left - Leftist Perspectives on Progressive Politics, News, Culture, Economics and DemocracyCop City is the Backlash to the Backlash Against Police Brutality and Murder, the Atlanta Community is Fighting Back and Creating a Blueprint for Change in the ProcessAir Date 10/3/2023 The Stop Cop City movement in Atlanta is the current tip of the spear of the police accountability movement but the instinct of elected officials to lean into building more and bigger policing facilities is likely to spread as part of the backlash to the backlash against police violence which calls for defunding and redistributing resources to programs that actually help people. Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at 202-999-3991 or email Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com Transcript BestOfTheLeft.com/Support (Members Get Bonus Clips...2023-10-041h 09
The Real News PodcastCop City, RICO, and corporate fascism w/Taya Graham & Stephen Janis | Rattling the BarsAfter two years of resistance against the proposed "Atlanta Public Safety Training Center," more commonly known as Cop City, more than 60 activists associated with the movement have been indicted on RICO charges. The push to build Cop City and the heavy-handed state response to local protests cannot be separated from the past decade of neoliberal crisis and anti-police protests rocking Atlanta and the country at large. Taya Graham and Stephen Janis of Police Accountability Report join Rattling the Bars for a special crossover episode on the movement to Stop Cop City.Studio Production: David Hebden, Cameron Granadino...2023-09-1833 minRattling The BarsThe Cop City RICO charges and America's road to fascismAfter two years of resistance against the proposed "Atlanta Public Safety Training Center," more commonly known as Cop City, more than 60 activists associated with the movement have been indicted on RICO charges. The push to build Cop City and the heavy-handed state response to local protests cannot be separated from the past decade of neoliberal crisis and anti-police protests rocking Atlanta and the country at large. Taya Graham and Stephen Janis of Police Accountability Report join Rattling the Bars for a special crossover episode on the movement to Stop Cop City.Studio Production: David Hebden, Cameron Granadino...2023-09-1833 min
The Real News PodcastCops want to ban cop watching. Here's how we fight back w/The Battousai & James Freeman | PARA recent article in The Washington Post highlighting the growth of cop watcher YouTube channels provided a rare mainstream spotlight on a movement that's developed entirely outside of elite institutions. But for all The Washington Post got right, a lot was missed as well. Police Accountability Report sits down with popular YouTube cop watchers The Battousai and James Freeman to discuss the state of cop watching today and how the police are trying to make the practice illegal.James Freeman's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JamesFreeman1 @JamesFreeman1 The Battousai's YouTube channel:https://www...2023-08-311h 31The Police Accountability ReportCops want to ban cop watching. Here's how we fight back w_The Battousai & James Freeman _ PAR_PODCASTA recent article in The Washington Post highlighting the growth of cop watcher YouTube channels provided a rare mainstream spotlight on a movement that's developed entirely outside of elite institutions. But for all The Washington Post got right, a lot was missed as well. Police Accountability Report sits down with popular YouTube cop watchers The Battousai and James Freeman to discuss the state of cop watching today and how the police are trying to make the practice illegal.James Freeman's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JamesFreeman1 @JamesFreeman1 The Battousai's YouTube channel:https://www...2023-08-311h 31
The Real News PodcastPolice said his rights didn't matter, but they didn't know another camera was watching | PARRead the transcript of this podcast: https://therealnews.com/la-county-sheriffs-keep-pulling-people-over-for-bogus-reasons-this-time-they-got-caughtA Los Angeles County Sheriff's traffic stop, allegedly conducted for excessive window tinting, led to a fishing expedition that stranded an innocent passenger at night without her phone, wallet, keys or transportation. But cop watchers @laurasharkcw @tomzebra and @jodiekatmedia appeared on the scene to hold LASD accountable and to assist the stranded passenger. This week on the Police Accountability Report, hosts Taya Graham and Stephen Janis speak with Tom and Laura about the encounter and discuss what this case reveals about the phenomenon of over policing and the...2023-08-1543 min
The Police Accountability ReportPolice said his rights didn't matter, but they didn't know another camera was watchingRead the transcript of this podcast: https://therealnews.com/la-county-sheriffs-keep-pulling-people-over-for-bogus-reasons-this-time-they-got-caughtA Los Angeles County Sheriff's traffic stop, allegedly conducted for excessive window tinting, led to a fishing expedition that stranded an innocent passenger at night without her phone, wallet, keys or transportation. But cop watchers @laurasharkcw @tomzebra and @jodiekatmedia appeared on the scene to hold LASD accountable and to assist the stranded passenger. This week on the Police Accountability Report, hosts Taya Graham and Stephen Janis speak with Tom and Laura about the encounter and discuss what this case reveals about the phenomenon of over policing and the...2023-08-1543 min
The Real News PodcastHow 'urban renewal' went from a vision for public good to a private enrichment schemeAmerica's numerous struggling cities face the unenviable task of addressing crumbling physical and social infrastructure, housing and affordability crises, and unemployment on shoestring budgets (after you account for the massive slices handed to police) and public debt. In the age of neoliberalism, the solution is all too often to turn to the private sector—which usually only results in an upward transfer of public wealth into private hands without substantial improvement to the problems at hand. Urban development, particularly in a city like Baltimore, is especially egregious in this regard. But it didn't have to be this way, and it wa...2023-08-1050 min
The Land of the UnsolvedThe missing piece of the trash chute puzzle - what cops overlooked in their investigation of the mysterious trash chute deathsAs we continue our investigation in the deaths of two people inside the trash chute of a Baltimore apartment building, investigative reporters Jayne Miller, Stephen Janis and Taya Graham continue to uncover new clues and more vexing secrets about the case that remains to this day shrouded in mystery.
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The Real News PodcastTrans woman goes undercover in Spokane hate church. What She uncovered should scare all of usThe Sure Foundation Baptist Church of Vancouver—already acknowledged as a "hate church"—became internationally known when one of their congregants, Tyler Dinsmoore, was arrested for anti-LGBTQ hate crimes. Video essayist Jordan L was shocked to discover that an Independent Baptist sister church in her backyard of Spokane, Washington, was preaching the same. She transformed herself to infiltrate the hate church to investigate the extent of their antisemitic and anti-LGBTQ views and to try and understand the hearts and minds of the congregants. Please join us for this extraordinary conversation with Jordan as she reveals what she uncovered during her week...2023-08-0355 min
The Official Project Censored ShowPolice Accountability / Global Women for Peace United Against NATO ConferenceOn this week’s Project Censored Show: In the first half of the program, host Eleanor Goldfield speaks with investigative reporters Taya Graham and Stephen Janis. They talk about police accountability – or the lack thereof. From widespread corruption and theft to oppression and murder, police exist to sustain and protect…
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The Real News PodcastCops didn't know the law, this is how they broke it to make an arrest!Chalk artist Joshua Hinson was finishing up a community art project in Leon Valley, Texas when local cops confronted him over his art, which they incorrectly described as "graffiti." Hinson's arrest, which was captured on video, has raised questions about the protection of art under the First Amendment, and the overreach and abuse of power exercised by police in regulating public space. The charges against Hinson were ultimately dropped, but the problems his case raises about the police as an institution remain. Police Accountability Report investigates.Production: Stephen Janis, Taya GrahamPost-Production: Stephen Janis, Cameron Granadino2023-07-2125 minThe Police Accountability ReportCuffed for creativity: Texas chalk artist's arrest triggers First Amendment disputeChalk artist Joshua Hinson was finishing up a community art project in Leon Valley, Texas when local cops confronted him over his art, which they incorrectly described as "graffiti." Hinson's arrest, which was captured on video, has raised questions about the protection of art under the First Amendment, and the overreach and abuse of power exercised by police in regulating public space. The charges against Hinson were ultimately dropped, but the problems his case raises about the police as an institution remain. Police Accountability Report investigates.Production: Stephen Janis, Taya GrahamPost-Production: Stephen Janis, Cameron Granadino2023-07-2125 min
The Real News PodcastBaltimore's Unsolved Trash Chute Deaths: Police Interview Unveils Disturbing Sleepwalking TheoryThe mysterious death of Emily Hauze at the Park Charles apartment building in Baltimore more than a decade ago continues to produce vexing details that raise questions about the official police report. According to police, Hauze fell down the trash chute of the apartment building while looking for a bathroom. Aside from the implausibility of this theory, there's also the fact that another person, Harsh Kumar, died in exactly the same way in the same building just one year before Hauze. Following previous reporting on the deaths of Hauze and Kumar, Land of the Unsolved returns for a fresh look...2023-07-1336 min
The Land of the UnsolvedDoes she sleepwalk? The strange theory police used to explain the mysterious trash chute deathsPolice ruled two mysterious deaths in a Baltimore trash chute as accident. In this episode of our investigation we re-enact the interview between Baltimore homicide detectives and the last person to see one of the victims alive. Jayne Miller, Taya Graham, and Stephen Janis explore the evidence and discuss the details revealed in the case files.
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The Land of the UnsolvedThe vital clues police kept secret about Baltimore's deadly trash chuteBaltimore police allege two people fell down a trash chute in a downtown apparent building by accident. Taya Graham, Stephen Janis, and Jayne Miller explore the evidence that police never released about the cases, and why it makes the mystery surrounding what occurred even more bizarre.
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The Real News PodcastCops tried to slap him with a pricey ticket, but he turned the tables | Police Accountability ReportArkansas resident Shawn Chaperone was cut off by a reckless driver and was shocked that police chose to pull him over. However, it was the local police department's turn to be surprised when they discovered how well Shawn knew his rights and local ordinances! Join us for this episode of the Police Accountability Report which illustrates the importance of knowing your rights and the dangers of arbitrary police power.Production: Stephen Janis, Taya GrahamPost-Production: Stephen Janis, Adam ColeyHelp us continue producing Police Accountability Report by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer: 2023-06-2326 min
The Police Accountability ReportCops tried to slap him with a pricey ticket, but he turned the tables on themArkansas resident Shawn Chaperone was cut off by a reckless driver and was shocked that police chose to pull him over. However, it was the local police department's turn to be surprised when they discovered how well Shawn knew his rights and local ordinances! Join us for this episode of the Police Accountability Report, which illustrates the importance of knowing your rights and the dangers of arbitrary police power.Production: Stephen Janis, Taya GrahamPost-Production: Stephen Janis, Adam ColeyHelp us continue producing Police Accountability Report by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer: 2023-06-2326 min
The Real News PodcastThe critical evidence police kept secret in Baltimore's deadly trash chute case | Land of the UnsolvedIn two separate incidents, Emily Hauze and Harsh Kumar were found dead at the bottom of a trash chute in the Park Charles apartments in Baltimore. Police ruled both incidents to be accidents, but could this truly just be a coincidence? Land of the Unsolved returns to the case, now with crucial evidence previously withheld from the public by police.Production / Post-Production: Stephen Janis, Taya GrahamStudio Production: David HebdenHelp us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer: Donate: https://therealnews.com...2023-06-2225 min
The Land of the UnsolvedThe mystery of the deadly trash chute, two cases, no explanation - lots of questionsIn the span of roughly one year, two people fell down the trash chute of Baltimore apartment building and died. Both cases were ruled accidental by police. But an investigation by the Land of the Unsolved team raises questions about that conclusion. New evidence that sheds new light on the horrifying and improbable deaths. Jayne Miller, Taya Graham and Stephen Janis report on the case, breaking down what we know, what actually happened, and most importantly, what's missing from the case files.
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The Real News PodcastA parked car. A Nebraska cop. An unexpected break-in | PARBradley was finishing a walk with his dog along a nature trail near the rural town of Plattsmouth, Nebraska, when local police suddenly pulled him over. When the officers immediately went for Bradley's center console and produced a CBD pipe, he knew something was off. When he confronted the police, they admitted they'd searched his parked car while he was away—and then waited for him so they could pull him over while driving. Police Accountability Report examines this disturbing case, and what it says about the activities police departments devote their bloated budgets toward.Production: Stephen Janis, Ta...2023-06-1636 min
The Real News PodcastHe was a firefighter. Until Texas sheriffs destroyed his life | PARUpdate: The Denton County Prosecutors’ Office has informed The Real News that the sheriff’s department never turned over charges or submitted evidence concerning Thomas’s arrest or investigation. Read more.Thomas, a Texas firefighter, was driving in Denton County when he was suddenly pulled over by local sheriffs. Despite being completely sober, he quickly found himself railroaded into a DUI charge by police, who claimed he appeared “slow” and “heavy footed.” Body camera footage has since revealed that the arresting officers even commented during the arrest that they did not believe Thomas was drunk. So why was Thomas arreste...2023-06-1644 min
The Land of the UnsolvedThe liar, the serial killer, and a donut: inside the case files of a 1970s homicide detectiveAs part of our ongoing exploration of how murders are solved and sometimes not, we are delving into the old case files of former Baltimore homicide Lieutenant Stephen Tabeling to explore one of the most bizarre cases he ever worked. A investigation that began with the the death of two young women at the hands of an alleged serial killer, and descended into a chaos when a Baltimore city police claimed to be the murderer. The resulting investigation lead to unexpected twists, a hypnotist, and the beguiling confession of a cop caught in the crosshairs of a major investigation. 2023-06-0442 min
The Real News PodcastHow obscure tax breaks make wealthy developers richer, and strangle struggling communitiesTax breaks such as TIFs, PILOTS, Brownfields Credits, Enterprise Zone Tax credits are used by corporate developers across the country to defer millions worth of property taxes for decades while working class property owners pay the full tax rate. TRNN reporters Taya Graham, Stephen Janis, and longtime Baltimore reporter Jayne Miller take a deep dive into this wealth creation mechanism that remains out of the hands of the people and leaves city taxpayers on the hook.Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer: 2023-03-0725 min
The Land of the UnsolvedThe behind the scenes story of how a mercurial doctor pushed Baltimore's homicide investigations into a swamp of uncertaintyJayne Miller, Stephen Janis, and Taya Graham talk about the critical role disgraced medical examiner Dr. David Fowler played in obfuscating evidence in police involved killings. They also give a behind the scenes look at how years of odd rulings about suspicious deaths gave clues that Fowler's methods were flawed, and how his scientific theories created a veritable black hole in which suspicious deaths disappeared.
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The Police Accountability ReportCops in this town are out of control, we review the best cop movie ever!Editor's note: This video was recorded prior to Ray Liotta's passing.Police Accountability Report show hosts Taya Graham and Stephen Janis kick off the holidays with a spoilers-free review of the exceptional film Cop Land. Taya and Stephen take a tour behind the scenes of police culture and explore how difficult it really is for individual officers to hold other police accountable for their crimes. Decades later, Cop Land remains one of the most revealing and honest movies about the current state of policing in America. As copaganda only becomes more pervasive, this blast from the past is...2022-12-2831 min
Rattling The Bars'Tax Broke' Baltimore's Dirty SecretRead the transcript of this podcast: https://therealnews.com/how-private-developers-profited-from-tax-subsidies-in-baltimore-intended-to-revitalize-poor-neighborhoodsFor 50 years, Baltimore city officials have trumpeted the use of tax subsidies for private developers as a way to catalyze economic development. As more and more public funds have gone into the pockets of the rich, the city’s prospects have only worsened. Hundreds of thousands of residents have left or been pushed out of the city, and numerous businesses have followed suit. In their new documentary, ‘Tax Broke,’ TRNN reporters Taya Graham and Stephen Janis team up with veteran Baltimore reporter Jayne Miller to tell the story of how...2022-12-0630 min
The Land of the UnsolvedA new report raises more questions about the mysterious death of Detective Sean SuiterThe death of Baltimore homicide detective Sean Suiter continues to be the subject of controversy. Found in a West Baltimore alley with a gunshot wound to the head in November of 2017, police initially said he was the victim of foul play. But a week later that assertion can under fire when the public learned he was set to testify before a federal grand jury about his involvement with members of the notorious Gun Trace Task Force. The Land of the Unsolved has obtained a new report detailing a separate investigation by the Maryland State Police into Suiter's death that has...2022-11-1937 min
The Police Accountability ReportDoes more policing cause more crime?Taya Graham and Stephen Janis of the Police Accountability Report host a live discussion on the rapid growth of police budgets and aggressive tactics. Are cops the ones preventing crimes, or actually causing them?Help us continue producing Police Accountability Report by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer: Donate: https://therealnews.com/donate-pod-parSign up for our newsletter: https://therealnews.com/nl-pod-parGet Police Accountability Report updates: https://therealnews.com/pod-up-parLike us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/therealnewsFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/therealnews...2022-11-041h 08
Rattling The BarsIt's time to legalize marijuanaOn Oct 6, President Biden announced an official pardon of anyone incarcerated on federal charges of simple possession of marijuana. Biden framed his pardon in terms of correcting the historic injustices meted out against people of color by the War on Drugs, but is it enough? The pardon itself affects about 6500 people, but does not necessarily guarantee that every one will have their records expunged. Furthermore, countless other people remain incarcerated, on probation or parole, or with criminal records for cannabis-related charges. To talk more about what else should be done, Rattling the Bars speaks with Taya Graham and Stephen Janis...2022-10-3126 min
The Land of the UnsolvedStephen Janis, Taya Graham and Jayne Miller discuss the latest developments in the Rey Rivera caseAs Netflix release a new season of Unsolved Mysteries, questions remain about one of the rebooted series first case: the mysterious death of Rey Rivera. Investigative reporters Stephen Janis, Taya Graham and Jayne Miller discuss the latest evidence in the case, while exploring some of the tips and leads the trio has been looking into the since the series launched.
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The Police Accountability ReportThe latest theories on how Rey Rivera died don't point to the rooftopIn May 2006, Rey Rivera disappeared from his North Baltimore home. Roughly a week later, his body was found in the second floor concourse of Baltimore's historic Belvedere hotel. The 2020 Netflix reboot of Unsolved Mysteries brought international attention to Rivera's mysterious death. The Real News journalists Taya Graham and Stephen Janis have previously covered Rivera's death, asking why his injuries were more consistent with being stuck by a car instead of falling from a rooftop, as the discovery of his body suggested, Taya and Stephen return with Jayne Miller to break down the latest evidence in Rey Rivera's death....2022-10-1835 min
The Police Accountability ReportA cop pulled them over for a minor infraction, then the encounter took a bizarre turnThe story of one Minnesota couple's ongoing problems with police provides a pointed example of the systematic overpolicing of rural communities across the country. In this episode of the Police Accountability Report, hosts Taya Graham and Stephen Janis describe the couple's most recent encounter with cops, then they provide updates on a number of previous investigations into police overreach that they are committed to following.Read the transcript of this episode: https://therealnews.com/a-cop-pulled-them-over-for-a-minor-infraction-then-the-encounter-took-a-bizarre-turnPre-Production/Studio: Stephen JanisPost-Production: Adam ColeyHelp us continue producing Police Accountability Report by following us and...2022-06-1011 min
The Land of the UnsolvedThe Mysterious Death of Robert Clay - Announcing our new investigation!He was prominent minority contractor and a kingmaker in the city, so why did police quickly rule the death of Robert Clay a suicide? The Land of the Unsolved team joins investigative reporter Jayne Miller to discuss our upcoming series on the case, and breakdown why Clay's case represents more than just another mysterious death in a city infamous for unsolved murders.
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The Police Accountability ReportPolice Accountability Report: How a small-town police department in WV is fleecing its citizensIn this special investigative livestream, Police Accountability Report hosts Stephen Janis and Taya Graham discuss some of their findings from their ongoing investigation into the town of Milton, West Virginia.Milton first came to our attention with the arrest of Cody Cecil, a Michigan man whose trailer was raided by Milton police while parked in a private campground. But a series of successive investigative reports have produced mounting evidence of overzealous ticket writing and exorbitant court fees that raised even more questions about the town. In this special livestream episode, Graham and Janis report on some of their...2022-05-101h 06
The Police Accountability ReportCops arrested him for filming an accident scene, but did the police break the law?The continued arrests of a group of Texas cop watchers is raising serious questions about how the law is applied to citizen journalists. In this episode of the Police Accountability Report, hosts Taya Graham and Stephen Janis investigate two recent arrests of Corners News, whom police charged after he tried to film a series of accident scenes. We discuss the applicable laws and rising legal threats against YouTube activists, examining the implications of the push by Texas police to charge people exercising their First Amendment rights.Read the transcript of this podcast: https://therealnews.com/cops-arrested-him-for-filming-an-accident-scene-but-did-the-police-break-the-law...2022-04-2227 min
The Police Accountability ReportPolice and the policy of exceptionalism: A guide to debunking anti-defund rhetoricThe debate over defunding police has become part of a broad ideological battle over how and when law enforcement should face public accountability. Police Accountability Report hosts Taya Graham and Stephen Janis examine this debate in the context of their own reporting on police overreach and abuse. The pair breaks down the flaws in the anti-defund argument by revealing how law enforcement partisans have successfully avoided substantive oversight and public accountability.Read the transcript of this podcast:Pre-Production/Studio/Post-Production: Stephen JanisHelp us continue producing Police Accountability Report by following us and becoming...2022-04-1922 min
The Police Accountability ReportCops want to turn cop watching into organized crime, but can they get away with it?Are Texas police laying the groundwork to thwart cop watchers by sending them to jail for simply using cellphone cameras to film them? This is the serious question raised by a series of charges that accuse a group of Texas cop watchers of engaging in organized crime. In this episode of the Police Accountability Report, hosts Taya Graham and Stephen Janis investigate the basis for the accusations and possible consequences for the First Amendment, YouTube activism, and the future of citizen auditing, and speak to one of the men facing decades in jail for filming police to understand just how...2022-03-0433 min
The Police Accountability ReportPolice abuse grows in small town USA—and we have evidence | Live Q&AA series of explosive investigative reports has revealed a crisis of police abuse in rural America. This week, Police Accountability Report hosts Taya Graham and Stephen Janis held a live discussion about police overreach and the consequences faced by rural communities across the country, and took questions from viewers about what their investigations have uncovered.Help us continue producing Police Accountability Report by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer: Donate: https://therealnews.com/donate-pod-parSign up for our newsletter: https://therealnews.com/nl-pod-parGet Police Accountability Report updates: https://therealnews.com/pod-up-par2022-02-281h 19
The Police Accountability ReportPolice say homicide detective Sean Suiter committed suicide, so why doesn't anyone believe them?A recent HBO documentary entitled The Slow Hustle has brought renewed attention to the mysterious death of Baltimore homicide detective Sean Suiter in 2017. Police initially claimed Suiter was the victim of a lone assailant after his body was found in a West Baltimore alley with a gunshot wound to the head. But as details began to emerge regarding Suiter's involvement with some of Baltimore's most corrupt cops, the case took a turn that raised serious questions about what actually happened and if his death was part of a broader cover-up.Shortly after Suiter died, Police Accountability Report hosts Ta...2022-01-2428 min
The Police Accountability ReportThe missing evidence that makes Baltimore detective Sean Suiter’s death even more mysteriousA recent HBO documentary entitled The Slow Hustle has brought renewed attention to the mysterious death of Baltimore homicide detective Sean Suiter in 2017. Police initially claimed Suiter was the victim of a lone assailant after his body was found in a West Baltimore alley with a gunshot wound to the head. But as details began to emerge regarding Suiter's involvement with some of Baltimore's most corrupt cops, the case took a turn that raised serious questions about what actually happened and if his death was part of a broader cover-up.Shortly after Suiter died, Police Accountability Report hosts Ta...2022-01-1417 min
The Police Accountability ReportThe mysterious death of detective Sean Suiter: How deep does the corruption go?A recent HBO documentary entitled The Slow Hustle has brought renewed attention to the mysterious death of Baltimore homicide detective Sean Suiter in 2017. Police initially claimed Suiter was the victim of a lone assailant after his body was found in a West Baltimore alley with a gunshot wound to the head. But as details began to emerge regarding Suiter's involvement with some of Baltimore's most corrupt cops, the case took a turn that raised serious questions about what actually happened and if his death was part of a broader cover-up.Shortly after Suiter died, Police Accountability Report hosts Ta...2022-01-1026 min
The Land of the UnsolvedHow unsolved murders turn a city against itself - This Dream Called Death read by Taya GrahamAs we continue to explore the psychic toll of unsolved murders and investigate news cases, the Land of the Unsolved team is also exploring the often unseen consequences of living in a city accustomed to suspicious deaths shrouded in mystery. To fully understand the implications of living in The Land of the Unsolved, Taya Graham will read from This Dream Called Death, a novella by Stephen Janis that seeks to better understand the burden of unchecked murder through the power of a metaphor. Published in 2009 when Stephen was covering the city for the now defunct Baltimore Examiner Newspaper, the bo...2021-12-2233 min
The Police Accountability ReportCops said they arrested him for turning around at a checkpoint, but the real reason is much worseThis week, PAR continues its coverage of the overt abuses of police power by examining new data that shows just how dangerous—and even deadly—systematic over-policing can be. PAR hosts Taya Graham and Stephen Janis break down several cases that show how police use pretextual car stops to expand their power, challenge the constitutional rights of citizens, and expand the reach of the country’s law-enforcement-industrial complex.Post Production: Adam ColeyHelp us continue producing Police Accountability Report by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer: Donate: https://therealnews.com/donate-pod-parSign up for...2021-11-1218 min
The Police Accountability ReportIf Rey Rivera jumped off a building, why are his injuries more consistent with being hit by a car?The mysterious death of Baltimore filmmaker Rey Rivera continues to prompt more questions than answers. Did Rivera really jump off the roof of Baltimore's Belvedere Hotel, or was he the victim of foul play? Why did the investigation into Rivera’s death come to such a sudden close? And why won’t police reopen the case as a potential homicide? Throughout this special investigation series, TRNN reporters Taya Graham and Stephen Janis have examined one of Baltimore’s most notorious and mysterious cases and detailed the glaring issues with the official police report that deemed Rivera’s death a suicide. In the t...2021-10-2928 min
The Police Accountability ReportHis mysterious death made national headlines, so why are police ignoring the case?The mysterious death of Rey Rivera has continued to stoke speculation and controversy, especially after the case received national attention from a Netlfix reboot of Unsolved Mysteries in July, 2020. In Part I of their three-part investigation, TRNN reporters Taya Graham and Stephen Janis reviewed the unsettling circumstances surrounding Rivera's death and the ensuing police investigation. In Part II, Graham and Janis take a closer look at the homicide case files, which were recently released by the Baltimore police and shed light on new clues and glaring questions about a case that remains unsolved to this day.Help us co...2021-10-2828 min
The Police Accountability ReportCops say he jumped from a building, but the evidence suggests foul playThe mysterious death of Rey Rivera made national headlines when the case was investigated on the Netflix reboot of Unsolved Mysteries, which became the number one show on the popular streaming platform. Many viewers who have learned about the case are skeptical of the police theory that the young filmmaker jumped to his death from the roof of the Belvedere Hotel in Baltimore's Mt. Vernon neighborhood. In Part 1 of this three-part podcast series, TRNN investigative reporters Taya Graham and Stephen Janis re-open the unsettling case that has captivated audiences and amateur detectives alike, exploring new evidence that points to a...2021-10-2732 min
The Marc Steiner ShowChauvin trial 'felt like something because I’m used to so much nothing'Last week the country watched anxiously as Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer who killed George Floyd last May, was found guilty of third-degree murder, second-degree manslaughter, and second-degree unintentional murder. While many breathed a sigh of relief that some modicum of justice had been achieved for Floyd and his family, we were reminded of the continuing inhumanity of the U.S. policing system as Daunte Wright, Adam Toledo, Ma'Khia Bryant, and others were killed by police during and immediately after the Chauvin trial. When coupled with the fact that so few police officers are ever convicted of violent...2021-04-2740 min
The Police Accountability ReportPolice Union Defends CONVICTED COPS Keeping Their JobsWhy is it so hard to reform the police, let alone hold police accountable for abusing their power? What are the legal and political protections that have put police above the very law they’re supposed to enforce? On this week’s PAR, reporters Taya Graham and Stephen Janis report on site from Annapolis, Maryland, where a Police Union rally was held to push back against recently proposed legislation that would reform policing and revoke the Law Enforcement Officers Bill Of Rights. Then, we speak with veteran copwatcher Tom Zebra on the importance of filming the police and his almost 20 year...2021-04-0121 min
The Police Accountability ReportThis bodycam footage reveals all that is WRONG with policingVideo obtained by TRNN reporters Taya Graham and Stephen Janis highlights American law enforcement officers' lack of de-escalation training and respect for civilians. In this week's PAR, Graham and Janis investigate the questionable arrest of an immigrant cab driver in Toledo, Ohio, caught on body camera, which shows how quickly police resort to using unnecessary force and how much damage it inflicts upon the civilians they're supposed to protect.Tune in every Thursday at 9:00 p.m. EST for new episodes of the Police Accountability Report: https://therealnews.com/parHelp us continue producing Police Accountability Report...2021-04-0116 min
The Police Accountability ReportThe WHITE ESTABLISHMENT rebels against COMMUNITY POLICINGEvery Thursday at 9:00 p.m. EST on The Real News Network, journalists Stephen Janis and Taya Graham premier a new episode of the acclaimed Police Accountability Report, a show that investigates police corruption around the U.S., as well as the grassroots movement to hold police accountable. This week, in lieu of a new episode of PAR, we have a special interview with Janis and Graham about their new full-length documentary, “The Friendliest Town,” which tells the story of Kelvin Sewell, the first African-American police chief of Pocomoke City, MD. When Sewell, a former Baltimore city homicide investigator and narcotics offi...2021-03-1727 min
The Police Accountability ReportPolice HIJACK helicopter ambulance for aerial surveillanceDocuments obtained by PAR reveal how an air ambulance (medevac) service has been used repeatedly to fly surveillance missions over the city of Baltimore, raising serious questions about the militarization of American police and the dystopian consequences of law enforcement's growing civic influence. On this week's episode of PAR, hosts Taya Graham and Stephen Janis take a closer look at the decision by Maryland State Police to purchase tactical helicopters, which has had troubling implications for a system tasked with providing a critical public health service.Tune in every Thursday at 9:00 p.m. EST for new episodes of...2021-03-0512 min
The Police Accountability ReportShe was ARRESTED for trying to fight opioid addiction with legal medicationWhile the nation suffers a opioid addiction crisis fueled by profit-hungry pharmaceutical companies, police in a small Pennsylvania town arrested a woman for taking a widely prescribed treatment for opiate addiction while driving.In this week's PAR, Stephen Janis and Taya Graham examine the case of Dawn Williams. We explore what this case reveals about the ongoing war on drugs and how law enforcement continues to criminalize facets of civic life, raising troubling questions about the true imperative of American policing.Read the transcript for this video: https://therealnews.com/she-was-arrested-for-trying-to-fight-opioid-addiction-with-legal-medicationHelp us continue...2021-02-2218 min
The Land of the UnsolvedTaya Graham and Stephen Janis discuss their new documentary "The Friendliest Town"The hosts of the Land of the Unsolved discuss their five-year odyssey to document the firing of the first black police chief of a small town on Maryland's Lower Eastern Shore. The feature length film delves deeply into how a former homicide detective's efforts to implement community policing lowered crime, but lead to a conflict over race and law enforcement that speaks volumes about the state of policing today.
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The Land of the UnsolvedEvidence Mounts Rey Rivera Didn't Fall From a HeightA illustration of Rey Rivera's injuries raise more doubts that he jumped or was pushed from a height. Instead, they point to a growing body of evidence he was the victim of an assault or some other form of blunt force trauma.
Hosts Stephen Janis and Taya Graham continue their investigation into the case that has drawn international attention since was the subject of Netflix's reboot of Unsolved Mysteries.
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RNN ArchivesTear Gas For BLM, Red Carpet For MAGA MarchersWe ask why police suddenly left all their tear gas and rubber bullets at the office while Trump supporters took to the streets for the Million MAGA March in Washington, DC. Core organizer for BLM DC April Goggans, journalist Chuck Modiano, and TRNN investigative reporters Taya Graham and Stephen Janis join Kim Brown for the discussion.2020-12-0350 min
The Real News Daily PodcastTear Gas For BLM, Red Carpet For MAGA MarchersWe ask why police suddenly left all their tear gas and rubber bullets at the office while Trump supporters took to the streets for the Million MAGA March in Washington, DC. Core organizer for BLM DC April Goggans, journalist Chuck Modiano, and TRNN investigative reporters Taya Graham and Stephen Janis join Kim Brown for the discussion.2020-12-0350 min
Burn it Down with Kim BrownTear gas for BLM, red carpet for MAGA marchersWe ask why police suddenly left all their tear gas and rubber bullets at the office while Trump supporters took to the streets for the Million MAGA March in Washington, DC. Core organizer for BLM DC April Goggans, journalist Chuck Modiano, and TRNN investigative reporters Taya Graham and Stephen Janis join Kim Brown for the discussion.2020-12-0352 min
The Land of the UnsolvedStephen Janis discuses new evidence, answers questions about Rey Rivera CaseInvestigative reporter Stephen Janis discusses his preliminary take on the homicide case file released by the Baltimore City Police department. He also answers questions from redditors about other details regarding Rey's death that remain mysterious
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The Land of the UnsolvedRey Rivera's Injuries Are More Consistent with Being Hit by a CarA professor who analyzes car accidents and their impact of the body believes that Rey River, the 32-year old filmmaker whose body was found in a second floor conference room, was more likely hit buy a car or suffered from blunt force trauma. The analysis comes in the wake fo international, attention brought to the case from the Unsolved Mysteries reboot on Netflix.
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The Land of the UnsolvedThe Day They Arrested My Editor - The Perils of Investigating Crime in BaltimoreAs we continue to explore unsolved murders and mysteries in Baltimore, we take a look at some of the challenges of covering crime in a city plagued by violence. To do so, we go back in time and tell the story of the arrest of the editor of the Baltimore Examiner, and what that story says about how difficult but is to uncover the truth in a city that is often shrouded in mystery
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RNN ArchivesThe Real News - January 24, 2020Featured Stories--Progressives Want to Beat Corporate Dems, Not Just Trump-- Jaisal Noor, Jennifer Epps Addison, Maurice Mitchell--American College of Physicians Prescribes Single Payer Healthcare-- Greg Wilpert & Dr. Robert McLean--Exclusive: Body Cam Shows Cop Planting Gun on Innocent Man-- Taya Graham & Stephen Janis--200,000 Canadian Teachers Strike to Defend Public Education2020-01-2443 min
The Real News Daily PodcastThe Real News - January 24, 2020Featured Stories
--Progressives Want to Beat Corporate Dems, Not Just Trump
-- Jaisal Noor, Jennifer Epps Addison, Maurice Mitchell
--American College of Physicians Prescribes Single Payer Healthcare
-- Greg Wilpert & Dr. Robert McLean
--Exclusive: Body Cam Shows Cop Planting Gun on Innocent Man
-- Taya Graham & Stephen Janis
--200,000 Canadian Teachers Strike to Defend Public Education2020-01-2400 min
RNN ArchivesThe Real News - January 24, 2020Featured Stories--Progressives Want to Beat Corporate Dems, Not Just Trump -- Jaisal Noor, Jennifer Epps Addison, Maurice Mitchell--American College of Physicians Prescribes Single Payer Healthcare -- Greg Wilpert & Dr. Robert McLean--Exclusive: Body Cam Shows Cop Planting Gun on Innocent Man -- Taya Graham & Stephen Janis--200,000 Canadian Teachers Strike to Defend Public Education2020-01-2443 min
The Land of the UnsolvedWas Tyra McClary a victim of a Serial Killer, or simply another tragic statistic in there city's overdose epidemic?She died in Northwest Baltimore buried under a pile of mulch with a trash bag tied around her legs. But was she a victim of an elusive serial killer rumored to be preying upon women in Baltimore, or simply another tragic overdose case?
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The Land of the UnsolvedThe Real Back Story on Baltimore's Unknown Serial Killer and The Victim Which Lead to his ArrestThe first part of our series on the mysterious serial killer preying upon women in Northwest Baltimore who police initially said didn't exist.
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The Land of the UnsolvedThe Mystery of a Northwest Baltimore Serial Killer Part IIIn the second part of our re-telling of the mysterious serial killer in Northwest Baltimore, we recount how in 2008 a series of strangulations of women raised fears again. an unearthed old cases which pointed to a suspect
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The Land of the UnsolvedThe Mystery of a Serial Killer in Northwest BaltimoreWhen controversial stories about a serial killer preying upon women in Northwest Baltimore first emerged, the reaction was swift. But was it true? And what was really happening? An in-depth look at how murder is covered in Baltimore, and the consequences for the community
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The Land of the UnsolvedThree Billboards and the Secrets of an Unsolved MurderThe murder of Jody LeCornu may have remained unsolved for 23 years, but her sister Jenny isn't giving up. On this episode we explore why she turned to billboards to put pressure on investigators to release information to the family. We also learn about a new technology that may lead to fresh clues in the case.
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The Land of the UnsolvedWhat the Alphabet Tells us About MurderWhile we work on another unsolved case, we decided to probe one of the deepest mysterious of murder: why do people kill? To do so we will recount one of the most brutal murders we’ve ever covered, the burning of gang member while he was alive in Leakin Park.
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The Land of the UnsolvedEpisode 12 - Who Killed Jody LeCornu? "The Dark Secrets of an Empty Parking Lot"In our third episode exploring the mysterious death of Jody LeCornu, we talked to a journalist, a private detective, and Jody's twin sister Jennifer as the all strive to uncover facts and reveal the truth of how and why Jody was shot in the back on a desolate parking lot more than 20 years ago.
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The Land of the UnsolvedThe mysterious shadow that raises fresh questions about Detective's possible suicideA highly-detailed investigative series by reporter Justine Barron raises new questions about the mysterious death of Baltimore homicide detective Sean Suiter
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The Land of the UnsolvedThe Body at the BelvedereIn 2006 filmmaker Rey Rivera left his North Baltimore home and disappeared. Nearly a week later, his body was found in a second floor conference room of the Belvedere Hotel.
Police believe Rivera committed suicide by jumping from the roof, but his family and friends didn't believe it.
We talk with Mikita Brottman who investigated his death for her book "An Unexplained Death: The True Story of a Body at the Belvedere," about the evidence and the mysterious details of Rey's case.
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The Land of the UnsolvedEpisode 8: Who Killed Jody LeCornu "Last Words"After years of battling addiction and anxiety, Jody meets a man and falls in love. But their mutual love of alcohol leads lead to difficulties, and Jody makes a fateful decision that sends her on path to the desolate parking lot and a deadly encounter that would end her life.
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The Land of the UnsolvedEpisode Seven: Who Killed Jody LeCornu "The Causality Chain"It's been nearly 22 years since witnesses watched Jody LeCornu's final moments in a Baltimore County parking lot slumped behind the wheel of her car. Since then the case that involved a mysterious gunman and an execution style slaying has gone cold.
But the path that lead Jody to a fatal encounter on that cold March evening may provide clues to what happened. Fraught decisions and life-altering twists of fate we explore to answer the question: who killed Jody LeCornu
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The Land of the UnsolvedEpisode Six: A new report claims Suiter committed suicide, but does it hold up?The group of former homicide detectives and police experts offer evidence Suiter's fatal gunshot wound was self-inflicted. Taya Graham, Stephen Janis and Investigative Reporter Jayne Miller scrutinize the findings in detail.
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The Land of the UnsolvedEpisode Five: Poison of the MindAs we await the report on the death of detective Sean Suiter, we go back into history to explore one of the only mysterious deaths of a Baltimore Police officer that remains unsolved.
The case, which dates back 50 years, involves poison, false leads, and a wild rumors that the cop in question was either a target of the command staff, delusional, or both.
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The Land of the UnsolvedEpisode Four: The Mysterious Death of Det. Sean Suiter "Breaking Developments in the Case"The hosts of The Land of The Unsolved discuss new information that has come to light in the case of Detective Suiter that raises troubling questions about the police department and its actions after he died. We also preview our next series "Who Killed Jody LeCornu?"
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The Land of the UnsolvedEpisode Three: The Mysterious Death of Detective Sean Suiter "How Deep Does the Corruption Go?"As the investigation into the death of Detective Sean Suiter continues to unfold, new theories emerge about the case that reveal uncomfortable truths about the department...and Suiter himself.
Meanwhile, a shake-up inside the police department and plea for outside help only makes the case murkier in the eyes of the already mistrustful public.
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The Land of the UnsolvedEpisode Two: The Mysterious Death of Detective Sean Suiter "Secrets from the Past"In the second episode exploring the mysterious death of Baltimore homicide detective Sean Suiter, we recount the bombshell secrets from Suiter's past that changes the course of the investigation. A story of past corruption that only heightens suspicions the official theory of what happened to Suiter is a smokescreen to hide the role of one of the worst scandals in BPD history in the case.
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The Land of the UnsolvedEpisode One: The Mysterious Death of Detective Sean SuiterHe was popular veteran cop, a respected homicide detective who worked tirelessly to solve murder cases in Baltimore ’s most dangerous neighborhoods.
But one fateful day in November 2017, Detective Sean Suiter was found in a West Baltimore alley suffering from a fatal gunshot wound to the head.
Police initially focused on a lone gunman who they claimed shot Suiter after a brief confrontation. But as the case unfolded, that theory began to fall apart, leaving the city reeling from the implications that Suiter’s death was tied to one of the worst corruptions scandals in Baltimore police history.
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The Land of the UnsolvedThe Land of the Unsolved - PromoThere are roughly 200,000 unsolved murders in the United States and the City of Baltimore is no exception when it comes to open homicide cases.
The focus of The Land of the Unsolved is exploring the mysterious, nefarious and unresolved killings that remain caught in the murky shadows of the city’s conflicted psyche.
Hosted by investigative reporters Stephen Janis and Taya Graham, The Land of the Unsolved goes beyond the evidence, exploring the often trenchant politics and communal chaos that feeds the vicious cycle of unavenged violence and murder cases left unsolved.
By talking with homicide detectives, reporters, relatives and re...2018-04-0902 min
Prisons & Prisoners – The Marc Steiner ShowThe Friendliest Town on the Eastern Shore: Community PolicingDecember 13, 2016 - Segment 3 - We take a look at an important documentary in the works, The Friendliest Town on the Eastern Shore, about a Baltimore City police officer bringing community policing to a small town. With: Stephen Janis, and Taya Graham.2016-12-1323 min