Pod Save the People Folgen

This week DeRay, Brittany, Clint, and Sam discuss the spread of coronavirus and America's responses regarding law enforcement, prison populations, border enforcement, and the elevated risked to the African-American population. Then, DeRay sits down to discuss COVID-19 with Andy Slavitt, former Acting Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services under President Obama.Story LinksKENS5 - BCSO limiting deputy contact with public in efforts to stall coronavirus spreadThe Undefeated - Public health expert says African Americans are at greater risk of death from coronavirusThe Guardian - Calls mount to free low-risk US inmates to curb coronavirus impact on prisonsReuters - Mexico frets about U.S. coronavirus spread, could tighten border

This week, DeRay, Brittany, Clint, and Sam discuss the remaining Democratic nominees, coronavirus fears, new protest laws, and car repair vouchers distributed by police. Then, Deray sits down with Jessica Pishko, who investigates sheriff abuse of power, and how the system is rigged.https://blavity.com/cops-in-minneapolis-are-giving-out-vouchers-for-vehicle-repairs-instead-of-tickets?category1=politicshttps://www.stltoday.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/federal-judge-rules-st-louis-ordinance-used-to-arrest-protesters/article_2bbad948-c88c-5281-b850-426e7cb6d5e9.htmlhttps://www.sfchronicle.com/business/networth/article/California-orders-insurers-to-waive-out-of-pocket-15109214.php#?utm_campaign=CMS%20Sharing%20Tools%20(Premium)&utm_source=t.co&utm_medium=referralhttps://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/07/nyregion/nyc-schools-coronavirus.htmlhttps://www.grove.co/welcome/swaps-hiw/?offer=savethepeoplepod20swaps&utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=or&utm_campaign=acq-podsavethepeople&utm_term=podsavethepeople&utm_content=3618https://www.ziprecruiter.com/SaveThePeopleCausebox.com, code PEOPLEWait What, wherever you get your podcastsLittle America, wherever books are sold

This week DeRay, Clint, and Sam discuss San Francisco's sentencing enhancements, Virginia's child parole, and the voter suppression of Pleasant Grove. Then, DeRay sits down with George Gascón, who is running to be LA's progressive new D.A. in the March 3rd election.Show NotesThe Appeal - San Francisco D.A. To Announce Sweeping Changes On Sentencing Policy And Police StopsThe Appeal - Virginia Makes All Children Eligible For Parole, A Major Shift For This Punitive StateThe Guardian - The majority-black city blocked from electing black officials