This week we discuss the tragic killing of George Floyd, the historic social unrest that has resulted, and how political leaders have responded to protests now occurring around the world. 

On May 25, 2020, a series of events began to unfold that would change the world. George Floyd, a black man, died while being restrained by law enforcement officers in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Derek Chauvin, a white officer with a record of complaints for which he had not been previously penalized, was filmed pressing his knee against Floyd's neck, as Floyd complained that he could not breathe. Floyd, handcuffed and lying face down, became unresponsive and is believed to have died prior to the arrival of first responders. Chauvin was later charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter. 

The resulting civil unrest has been of truly historic proportions, on par with the upheaval seen during the L.A. Riots and following the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr in 1968. On this edition of the program, after analyzing the social, media and political response to Floyd's killing, we are joined by Lt. Tim McMillan, a retired law enforcement officer and former implicit bias instructor, and recognized expert with the Law Enforcement Action Partnership. McMillan talks with us about race issues in law enforcement, the idea of "contact theory," and concerns over the "militarization" of law enforcement.

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SHOW NOTES

• UNREST: America is at a low ebb, shaken by multiple blows, and Trump adds to the distress
• JUSTICE FOR GEORGE: George Floyd, suspected of ‘forgery’, dies during police incident
• What we know about the death of George Floyd
• HOMICIDE: George Floyd's death a homicide by asphyxiation, independent autopsy finds
• Minneapolis Mayor Frey: Charge Arresting Officer In George Floyd's Death
• St. Paul Mayor: Everyone Arrested Last Night In His City From Out Of State
• RIOTING IN DC: 50 Secret Service agents injured in clashes outside White House
• FBI 'has no intelligence' indicating antifa was linked to weekend violence in the George Floyd protests, despite Trump and Republicans' claims
• SILENT LEADERSHIP: President silent -- other than tweeting fuel on fire
• BUNCHA JERKS: Trump slams governors as ‘weak,’ urges crackdown on protests
• THE ADDRESS: Trump finally addresses the nation on protests and unrest
• Bishop at DC church outraged by Trump visit
• What is the Insurrection Act?
• The Website of Lt. Tim McMillan (Ret)
• Image featured with this episode by Lorie Shaull, Wikimedia Commons.

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