Police are killing more people of color than whites in America. Blacks are 3 times more likely to be killed by police. There are a number of killings of unarmed blacks which has raised the consciousness of America with the spark from the George Floyd death.
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This episode explores the massive divide in global policing as 2026 brings radical centralization in the UK, institutional skepticism abroad, and a desperate workforce crisis in the United States. We examine how the rapid rise of AI and deepfakes is further complicating the relationship between law enforcement and public trust.
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29 Sept 2026
The Global Policing Crossroads_ Part 1
This episode explores the divergent paths of global police reform in 2026, contrasting the UK's massive structural overhaul with the stalling efforts seen in other regions. It highlights the volatile intersection of rapid AI integration, worsening workforce crises, and the widening chasm between objective safety statistics and public perception.
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6 Jan 2026
Reimagining Safety_ Beyond Policing
Welcome to today’s episode, where we dive into a transformative idea gaining momentum across communities—abolitionist frameworks that propose replacing traditional policing with community-based safety initiatives. Imagine a world where instead of diverting funds to police, we invested in education, healthcare, and housing. Sounds radical? Maybe, but many are starting to see the potential benefits of this shift.
Let’s start by unpacking the movement that catalyzed this conversation—the "defund the police" movement. This slogan first took hold in the U.S. and has become synonymous with calls to reallocate police budgets to community support programs. Supporters argue that by investing in social services like mental health care and affordable housing, we can address the root causes of crime, such as poverty and inequality, rather than responding with punitive measures.
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