Episode 17: Police Accountability and the Media

This past Thursday, we hosted a panel called “Police Accountability and the Media.” It was a really fun, in-depth discussion about our investigative reporting on local police departments and the role that the media can play in building more just communities. It featured Shoestring reporters Dusty Christensen and Shelby Lee, as well as Dan Cannity, a member of Northampton’s Policing Review Commission. The discussion was moderated by Sierra Dickey, and it’s now available as a podcast!

Listen to the episode on Apple, Spotify, and Spreaker. Find our podcast page on Castbox, Deezer, Podchaser, or JioSavvn. The talented Javier Luengo-Garrido produced the show, and the music is by An Archaeologist.

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