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Welcome to another supporter-only episode of Conversations with Coleman.

Today I'm going to talk about the only thing anyone is talking about, race, and the police.

I'm going to read an essay that I wrote for City Journal called Stories and Data,

and I'm going to provide some additional thoughts in the margins.

Before I do that, I want to thank everyone who supports the podcast,

and everyone who sends me messages of support on Twitter or through email.

Though I can never guarantee a response to your messages, please rest assured that I do read many of them.

The resounding theme in many emails I'm receiving lately is that people are having trouble discussing current events

with their friends and family.

The fear of being seen as a bad person, merely for asking questions, is palpable and widespread.

The prospect of losing jobs or simply losing face, understandably terrifies people.

I'll have more to say about this towards the end,

but for now suffice it to say that if you're in that situation, I hear you and I very much feel your pain.

Okay, onto the essay.

The brutal death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officers has sparked protests and riots around the United States.

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