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The 1968 riots in Chicago
18:43 - 26:41 (07:57)
The 1968 riots in Chicago were caused in large part by Mayor Richard Daley turning the city into a police state leading up to the event. The DNC in 2020 and fears of a repeat of 1968 are discussed, as well as various speculations on what led to the shooting of Huey Newton.
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The circumstances surrounding the death of Huey P. Newton vary, from him grabbing a cop's gun to an attempted assassination by the Oakland PD, but the details remain unclear.
18:43 - 20:16 (01:33)
Summary
The circumstances surrounding the death of Huey P. Newton vary, from him grabbing a cop's gun to an attempted assassination by the Oakland PD, but the details remain unclear. However, the character of one of the involved police officers is worth investigating.
ChapterThe 1968 riots in Chicago
EpisodePart Two: The Bastards Who Killed the Black Panthers
PodcastBehind the Bastards
This transcript discusses the events leading up to the altercation that occurred between Huey Newton and Officer John Frey in Oakland, sparked by the harassment and racial profiling of black citizens like Daniel King.
20:16 - 21:30 (01:14)
Summary
This transcript discusses the events leading up to the altercation that occurred between Huey Newton and Officer John Frey in Oakland, sparked by the harassment and racial profiling of black citizens like Daniel King.
ChapterThe 1968 riots in Chicago
EpisodePart Two: The Bastards Who Killed the Black Panthers
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The 1968 riots in Chicago were a result of the police brutality against the left-wing protesters who were unhappy about the DNC’s choice of running a conservative candidate.
21:31 - 24:28 (02:56)
Summary
The 1968 riots in Chicago were a result of the police brutality against the left-wing protesters who were unhappy about the DNC’s choice of running a conservative candidate. It is now feared that the DNC 2020 could become a repeat of that tragic past.
ChapterThe 1968 riots in Chicago
EpisodePart Two: The Bastards Who Killed the Black Panthers
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Bobby Seale's trial in 1969 brought to light the unconstitutional treatment he faced at the hands of the court, including being bound and gagged during his own trial for complaining about not being allowed to choose his own lawyer.
24:28 - 25:17 (00:49)
Summary
Bobby Seale's trial in 1969 brought to light the unconstitutional treatment he faced at the hands of the court, including being bound and gagged during his own trial for complaining about not being allowed to choose his own lawyer.
ChapterThe 1968 riots in Chicago
EpisodePart Two: The Bastards Who Killed the Black Panthers
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Money became a source of conflict between different chapters of the Black Panther Party, with the New York chapter feeling particularly upset about not receiving their fair share.
25:17 - 26:41 (01:24)
Summary
Money became a source of conflict between different chapters of the Black Panther Party, with the New York chapter feeling particularly upset about not receiving their fair share. The imprisonment and death of respected Panther leaders also made it difficult to resolve these disagreements.