Empire City: The Untold Origin Story of the NYPD
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The police tell us they are here to protect us. But what if their original purpose was something else altogether? Peabody Award-winning host Chenjerai Kumanyika takes listeners on a journey to uncover the hidden history of the largest police force in the world – from its roots in slavery, to rival police gangs battling across the city, to everyday people who resisted every step of the way. As our society debates where policing is going, Empire City: The Untold Origin Story of the NYPD explores where the police came from. From Wondery, Crooked Media and PushBlack. Follow Empire City: The Untold Origin Story of the NYPD on the Wondery App or wherever you listen to your podcasts. You can binge all episodes early and ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/empire-city/ now.
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Real History
4 days ago
As a person from Texas modern American perceptions of history completely exonerate the northern states from any sort of guilt about slavery or colonialism is very refreshing to hear that story actually told
Real & scary with a great narrative style
5 days ago
Crazy fascinating hearing how the nypd grew and changed around racism, you’ll get hooked quick. I love how the episodes are framed drilling down on the circumstances of aggressive policing and the long history of violence against everyday people trying to live their lives. Crazy seeing how the mayor could form his own little militaristic wing to control power and maintain super racist power structures. Not surprising but it does catch me off guard how openly vile they deploy tactics still used today to control crowds and maintain the status quo. Inspiring hearing people get fed up and push the envelope at their own peril only just to be able to ride public transit. Super well researched and there are a bunch of sources and people interviewed for each episode. It also feels very New York, like I’m transplanted to Central Park or a crowded train.
Gross
4 days ago
Pretty disgusting podcast.
Must hear series
6 days ago
This should be required listening for all Americans
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