For this episode, I talk to activist Chris Castorena (https://linktr.ee/abetterbanning), podcaster Askari Abdul-Muntaqim (https://youtube.com/@gangsta-gangsta8300 ), and artist Jasiri X (https://www.ted.com/talks/jasiri_x_racism_the_secret_of_my_success) about how despite its recent Grammy success, there might be a strange rise in crime in the Inland Empire. Music by Nah’Shon https://linktr.ee/nahshxn and GeneFlo Beats https://m.soundcloud.com/geneflobeats

Episode artwork Anne McColl https://www.liquidsketchstudio.com/

Show credits: Parker Edison (Host), Chris Reyes (Head Editor), Prof Robert A. Saunders (Geo-Political Consultant), Adrian Villalobos (Media Production Specialist), Lisa Jane Morrisette (Director of Audio Programming and Operations), and John Decker (Senior Director of Content Development)