Ep. 6 - When Defunding the Police Meets Political Reality (Season 2)
More than 6 months after first pledging to rethink public safety, city leaders face opposition. What’s next?
An exploration of the transformational events and movements that are creating a new normal in our society, as told by reporters on the ground in the Pacific Northwest. Hosted by Sara Bernard.
Sara Bernard
Sara Bernard is a senior podcast producer and host of Northwest Reports at Cascade PBS. She also produces Mossback and Your Last Meal. She was previously the host/producer of This Changes Everything.
Ep. 5 - Defund, Then What? Activist Ideas for Police Dollars (Season 2)
Many activists leading the call to defund the police say the answer to disproportionate policing is to take money from the cops and give it to communities. But change is never as easy as writing new lines in a city budget.
Ep. 4 - A Ride Along With a Police Alternative (Season 2)
As cities have searched for non-police options for crisis response, many have arrived in an unlikely place: Eugene, Oregon.
Ep. 3 - Who’s to Blame When Crisis Calls Go Wrong (Season 2)
Seattle police have undergone additional training to better respond to people in crisis, but still things go wrong and people die. Why?
Ep. 2 - Cops, Crisis Calls and Conflict Over Who Should Help (Season 2)
The debate over public safety is filled with disagreements, but almost everyone agrees on one thing: We need another option for people in crisis.