The police were never meant to protect and serve ordinary people. In this episode we discuss the history of the police and their development alongside the establishment of capitalist relations. Why are the police so racist? What is their real role in society? Can we abolish the police? Roz is joined in discussions to address these questions and more by socialist activists Emma Norton and Luca Tavan. 

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Hosted by Roz Ward. Produced by Liam Ward.

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