Episodes

  • Context #MATTERs: A Redistribution of Resources
    Jun 24 2022

    Part Two, in a two-part documentary follow-up to the audio drama #MATTER, spotlights community driven efforts to uproot and reimagine public safety, joined by some of the nation's leading activists, historians, and thinkers.

    This episode is brought to you in collaboration with ONEOPP, a social justice coalition working to end police brutality.

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    27 mins
  • Context #MATTERs: The Police Origin Story
    Jun 18 2022

    Part One, in a two-part documentary follow-up to the audio drama #MATTER, traces modern policing down to its roots, and considers unexamined repercussions joined by some of the nation's leading activists, historians, and thinkers. This episode is brought to you in collaboration with ONEOPP, a social justice coalition working to end police brutality.

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    23 mins
  • The Ivory Talisman | Episode 8
    Apr 27 2022

    Reporter ​​Colleen Sanders takes us through the final moments before the trial verdict is revealed as she reports from outside Jayce 42. Michelle Hayes speaks on the responsibility of Nile’s death. Kate comes to a personal revelation in regards to this case and records a heartfelt message for Gerald.

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    47 mins
  • Should Have Would Have Could Have | Episode 7
    Apr 20 2022

    Dr.Azatti goes inside Jayce 42 to provide medical care for Sergeant Place. His POV of the standoff and of Niles' injuries makes Kate begin to wonder who's really responsible for Nile’s death. Martin loses his cool as the tensions mount and he unloads on Jayce and Gerald. Big H and the community stand up for Niles, Gerald and Jayce in an unorthodox way.

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    40 mins
  • There Are No Straight Lines In Nature | Episode 6
    Apr 13 2022

    After multiple failed negotiation attempts, Detective Patterson tries his luck with Gerald. Meanwhile a reporter discovers Michelle Hayes at the protest and takes her to the police where she finally learns of the online trial. The media weighs in on Gerald, the trial and Jayce’s public image. 

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    33 mins
  • A Life of Its Own | Episode 5
    Apr 6 2022

    Niles’ mother recounts her arrival on the scene at Jayce’s 42 Sports Bar & Grill and we hear how the evening begins to unfold through her eyes. Kate questions the CEO of Polycam about the online trial then conflict and tensions rise between the members of the hostage negotiation squad. 

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    34 mins
  • It’s In the Video! | Episode 4
    Mar 30 2022

    After Niles’ death, Gerald uses what he believes to be the only option available to him to set the record straight - social media. Kate introduces footage and interviews with reporter Colleen Sanders, who broke Gerald’s story and the public trial that followed.

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    33 mins
  • Standoff-ish | Episode 3
    Mar 23 2022

    Commander Ammons, the lead hostage negotiator, provides Kate with more insight from the scene of the standoff. Audio from inside the restaurant sheds light on Gerald’s mindset after the incident and Kate hears first hand accounts of Nile’s condition from the EMT.

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    38 mins