June 12, 2020

How Berkeley Police Changed Its Mindset On Use Of Force, 28,000 Essential Workers In CA At Risk Of Deportation, Songwriter Al Howard’s Playlist

Listen Later

17 minutes

De-escalation is the buzzword in law enforcement around the country right now, but in Berkeley, it’s been central to the city’s police department’s mission for years. Plus, an estimated 28,000 essential workers in California could be at risk of deportation. That's if the courts allow President Trump to end humanitarian protections called "temporary protected status" or TPS. And, Redwoods Music founder and songwriter Alfred Howard shows off his playlist of music that influenced him as he kicks off a new year-long songwriting challenge.

...more

View all episodes

View all episodes

Download on the App Store

Download on the App Store

Get it on Google Play

KPBS Midday Edition

By KPBS

4.3

5656 ratings

June 12, 2020

How Berkeley Police Changed Its Mindset On Use Of Force, 28,000 Essential Workers In CA At Risk Of Deportation, Songwriter Al Howard’s Playlist

Listen Later

17 minutes

De-escalation is the buzzword in law enforcement around the country right now, but in Berkeley, it’s been central to the city’s police department’s mission for years. Plus, an estimated 28,000 essential workers in California could be at risk of deportation. That's if the courts allow President Trump to end humanitarian protections called "temporary protected status" or TPS. And, Redwoods Music founder and songwriter Alfred Howard shows off his playlist of music that influenced him as he kicks off a new year-long songwriting challenge.

...more