Ep 551 | Defunding Police: Anarchy Is the New Democratic Platform

Sara Gonzales Unfiltered

Blaze Podcast Network

News, Politics, News Commentary

4.8 • 5.8K Ratings

🗓️ 8 June 2020

⏱️ 44 minutes

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Summary

The Minneapolis City Council signs a pledge to defund the police, but what is the alternative to the police? Who will people call when a crime is being committed? A new video shows police officers and white civilians kneeling and washing black people's feet. At what point has this gone too far? NFL star Drew Brees' apology didn't seem to be good enough as his wife releases an apology of her own. And lastly, top Republicans say they will not support President Trump in his re-election. Will they be voting third party then? Or will they actually vote for Joe Biden? Today's Sponsors: Make iTarget part of your preparedness plan today! Using its proprietary app and laser bullet, iTarget Pro will allow you to safely practice with your actual firearm in the convenience, privacy, and safety of your own home. Right now get 10% off PLUS FREE SHIPPING with the offer code NEWS at https://www.itargetpro.com/ Join over 100,000 companies who are saving up to 90% off carrier rates with Shippo. Go right now and get your shipping consultation and Shippo Pro Plan 6-month trial for FREE at https://goshippo.com/lp/podcast-promo/?utm_source=oxford-road&utm_medium=paid-referral&utm_campaign=media-sponsorships-2020&utm_content=podcast&utm_term=the-news-and-why-it-matters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Today, the Minneapolis City Council pledges to completely dismantle the city's police
0:05.4	departments.
0:06.4	Democrats take a knee in Congress, and top Republicans say they will not support President
0:11.2	Trump's re-election.
0:12.2	We've got a lot coming up, and it starts right now.
0:22.6	Welcome to the News and Why It Matters.
0:24.0	I'm Sarah Gonzalez.
0:25.4	Happy Monday.
0:26.4	Oh, man.
0:27.4	There's a lot going on.
0:28.4	And it did not stop over the weekend once again.
0:31.8	Today, I am joined by Elijah Schaefer, Blase TV host Elijah Schaefer, host of Slightly
0:37.1	Offensive, and by Slightly, I mean Incredibly.
0:40.0	Sometimes.
0:41.0	You know, sometimes, unfortunately, the truth is just a little bit offensive.
0:45.0	I mean, who can argue with that?
0:46.7	We're also joined by Blase TV contributors, Josh Hammer and Eric July.
0:51.8	Thank you guys for being here.
0:53.0	Sarah, for once, I'm not the widest person, not the table.
0:57.0	My blackness is concentrated in small dots, all right?
0:59.6	I'm a person of color.
1:00.9	It's just part of my body.
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