Episode
Slavery, Mass Murder and the Birth of American Policing
Description
Ever wonder how Policing started in the U.S.? In this episode, Robert and Prop trace the bloody birth of American policing, from Ancient Greece, to the slave-holding South, to the streets of Ferguson, Missouri today. FOOTNOTES: Myths and Realities of Crime and Justice A Brief History of Slavery and the Origins of American Policing Slave Patrols: An Early Form of American Policing How the U.S. Got Its Police Force Slave Patrols The History of the Police The History of Policing in the United States Police Dog Bites Black Man A Look at Urban Violence & Police Brutality in Ancient Rome Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chapters
This podcast delves into the assassination of three radio journalists in Miami, exploring the potential mastermind behind the killings and a larger conspiracy lurking in the shadows.
00:00 - 00:48 (00:48)
Summary
This podcast delves into the assassination of three radio journalists in Miami, exploring the potential mastermind behind the killings and a larger conspiracy lurking in the shadows.
EpisodeSlavery, Mass Murder and the Birth of American Policing
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The constant stream of bad news and political malfeasance can lead to exhaustion and skepticism even in justice workers.
00:48 - 07:26 (06:37)
Summary
The constant stream of bad news and political malfeasance can lead to exhaustion and skepticism even in justice workers. However, the murder of George Floyd brought people together and gave hope for change.
EpisodeSlavery, Mass Murder and the Birth of American Policing
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Historians have debated whether the Kryptea, an auxiliary military unit of Spartans, functioned as a policing force or as a guerrilla group providing training to new warriors through killings.
07:26 - 13:54 (06:27)
Summary
Historians have debated whether the Kryptea, an auxiliary military unit of Spartans, functioned as a policing force or as a guerrilla group providing training to new warriors through killings. The absence of police forces in ancient societies was common, as societies lacked an organized, modern police force to enforce rules and maintain order.
EpisodeSlavery, Mass Murder and the Birth of American Policing
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Famous and powerful people in ancient Rome would use graffiti similar to how people use social media today, and the lack of policing in the city meant that members of the town or city would rotate through the job of protecting their community, giving rise to the word sheriff.
13:54 - 19:31 (05:37)
Summary
Famous and powerful people in ancient Rome would use graffiti similar to how people use social media today, and the lack of policing in the city meant that members of the town or city would rotate through the job of protecting their community, giving rise to the word sheriff.
EpisodeSlavery, Mass Murder and the Birth of American Policing
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The policing system in Colonial America was imported from Europe and included similar systems developed in other parts of the continent, and was later implemented in the colonies.
19:31 - 25:05 (05:34)
Summary
The policing system in Colonial America was imported from Europe and included similar systems developed in other parts of the continent, and was later implemented in the colonies.
EpisodeSlavery, Mass Murder and the Birth of American Policing
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The local police chief in Bristol, UK was interviewed and asked why he did not stop the protestors from throwing a statue of a slave holder into the channel.
25:05 - 31:24 (06:18)
Summary
The local police chief in Bristol, UK was interviewed and asked why he did not stop the protestors from throwing a statue of a slave holder into the channel. He responded that they had a choice to either let it happen or harm people to protect the statue.
EpisodeSlavery, Mass Murder and the Birth of American Policing
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Get into the minds of men and understand their thoughts and behaviors from their own perspective.
31:24 - 34:42 (03:18)
Summary
Get into the minds of men and understand their thoughts and behaviors from their own perspective. Listen to How Men Think on iHeartRadio, Apple podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.
EpisodeSlavery, Mass Murder and the Birth of American Policing
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The Haitian Slave Revolution, as the only successful slave rebellion, may have influenced the origins of the zombie myth in Haitian culture due to the depiction of lifeless "working" bodies during slavery.
34:42 - 37:20 (02:38)
Summary
The Haitian Slave Revolution, as the only successful slave rebellion, may have influenced the origins of the zombie myth in Haitian culture due to the depiction of lifeless "working" bodies during slavery.
EpisodeSlavery, Mass Murder and the Birth of American Policing
PodcastBehind the Bastards
A discussion around the history of slave patrols and how wealthy white men would pay poor white men to take their place in the slave patrols.
37:20 - 41:01 (03:40)
Summary
A discussion around the history of slave patrols and how wealthy white men would pay poor white men to take their place in the slave patrols.
EpisodeSlavery, Mass Murder and the Birth of American Policing
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The article discusses the formalization and basic functions of slave patrols, including enforcement of curfew for slaves and breaking up unlawful gatherings.
41:01 - 43:59 (02:58)
Summary
The article discusses the formalization and basic functions of slave patrols, including enforcement of curfew for slaves and breaking up unlawful gatherings.
EpisodeSlavery, Mass Murder and the Birth of American Policing
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The concept of the white gaze in black activism spaces is discussed, along with the idea of giving white kids a cosplay outlet to release their energy.
43:59 - 46:37 (02:37)
Summary
The concept of the white gaze in black activism spaces is discussed, along with the idea of giving white kids a cosplay outlet to release their energy. The term "male gaze" in feminism is also mentioned.
EpisodeSlavery, Mass Murder and the Birth of American Policing
PodcastBehind the Bastards
US police started as a series of armed groups aimed at protecting white people from non-white people through violence, including slave patrols and vigilante groups who did violence to Native Americans, especially in "frontiery" areas.
46:37 - 50:54 (04:16)
Summary
US police started as a series of armed groups aimed at protecting white people from non-white people through violence, including slave patrols and vigilante groups who did violence to Native Americans, especially in "frontiery" areas.
EpisodeSlavery, Mass Murder and the Birth of American Policing
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Dr. Alex Vitale and Matt Taibbi discuss the deep-rooted and harmful effects of slavery on modern-day policing.
50:54 - 55:17 (04:23)
Summary
Dr. Alex Vitale and Matt Taibbi discuss the deep-rooted and harmful effects of slavery on modern-day policing. The concept of policing has been shaped by the idea that black people are inherently dangerous, leading to harmful biases and behaviors towards black individuals.
EpisodeSlavery, Mass Murder and the Birth of American Policing
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The podcast discusses the function of slave bounty hunters in trying to track and capture slaves who are trying to escape.
55:17 - 59:08 (03:51)
Summary
The podcast discusses the function of slave bounty hunters in trying to track and capture slaves who are trying to escape. They share a story about how alerts of slave escapes would go out in California, which seemed absurd given the horrific nature of slavery, but highlights the constant need for vigilance from slaves and abolitionists alike.
EpisodeSlavery, Mass Murder and the Birth of American Policing
PodcastBehind the Bastards
A discussion of an article that includes firsthand accounts by former slaves about the use of bloodhounds on slaves during the enslavement period in America.
59:08 - 1:04:09 (05:01)
Summary
A discussion of an article that includes firsthand accounts by former slaves about the use of bloodhounds on slaves during the enslavement period in America.
EpisodeSlavery, Mass Murder and the Birth of American Policing
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The use of dogs in slavery served as a tool of actual oppression by reminding slaves of white supremacy and identifying troublesome slaves.
1:04:09 - 1:08:06 (03:57)
Summary
The use of dogs in slavery served as a tool of actual oppression by reminding slaves of white supremacy and identifying troublesome slaves. The same tool has been used in modern times by the police as a form of brutality and intimidation.
EpisodeSlavery, Mass Murder and the Birth of American Policing
PodcastBehind the Bastards
This episode talks about a replica of the General Lee car with a Confederate flag on it and a growth moment of someone in the Portland community.
1:08:06 - 1:10:52 (02:45)
Summary
This episode talks about a replica of the General Lee car with a Confederate flag on it and a growth moment of someone in the Portland community.
EpisodeSlavery, Mass Murder and the Birth of American Policing
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The speaker discusses the emotional exhaustion that comes with fighting for justice and how difficult it is to maintain the energy to continue the fight.
1:10:52 - 1:19:10 (08:18)
Summary
The speaker discusses the emotional exhaustion that comes with fighting for justice and how difficult it is to maintain the energy to continue the fight. They give an example of a high profile case that took five years to gain traction, despite being presented in 2015.
EpisodeSlavery, Mass Murder and the Birth of American Policing
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The use of police dogs by the Ferguson police department resulted in the injury of exclusively black individuals, yet received little attention.
1:19:10 - 1:24:32 (05:22)
Summary
The use of police dogs by the Ferguson police department resulted in the injury of exclusively black individuals, yet received little attention. There has been an aesthetic to the police department's actions that has not been adequately addressed.
EpisodeSlavery, Mass Murder and the Birth of American Policing
PodcastBehind the Bastards
In this episode, the speaker discusses the need to understand the construction of pan-ethnic terms such as black or white and their meanings, especially since there has been a focus on businesses owned by persons of color.
1:24:33 - 1:29:11 (04:38)
Summary
In this episode, the speaker discusses the need to understand the construction of pan-ethnic terms such as black or white and their meanings, especially since there has been a focus on businesses owned by persons of color.
EpisodeSlavery, Mass Murder and the Birth of American Policing
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The institutions that make up our society are man-made constructs and can be changed or adapted to better suit the needs of the people.
1:29:11 - 1:33:50 (04:39)
Summary
The institutions that make up our society are man-made constructs and can be changed or adapted to better suit the needs of the people. Those in charge of instituting change do not have the same level of power as those enforcing laws and regulations in society.
EpisodeSlavery, Mass Murder and the Birth of American Policing
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Three radio journalists were brutally assassinated in Miami, leaving a calling card.
1:33:50 - 1:34:22 (00:32)
Summary
Three radio journalists were brutally assassinated in Miami, leaving a calling card. The investigation led to a dark underworld of drugs and a possible larger conspiracy, with the mastermind still at large.