Ep. 56: Hop on the Abolition Train

Rachel and Walls react to the guilty verdicts in the Derek Chauvin trial, mull over how even this relieving outcome doesn't provide true justice to George Floyd's family, and discuss the murder of Daunte Wright by police. Walls makes some additional convincing arguments for police and prison abolition. After regrouping from the heavy topic of police violence against unarmed Black people, the hosts shift tone and lighten the mood a little. Rachel ponders ice cream flavors, while Walls celebrates an underutilized emoji. Walls recommends a graphic novel that could help you examine your feelings. Rachel recommends following a sweet little bot on Twitter that will help you remember to take care of yourself. 

Are you ready to hop on board the Abolition Train with us?!? What are you doing to tend to your feelings and do self-care right now? Let us know on Instagram + Twitter. Send an email or voice memo to [email protected].

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Music by Royer Bockus

Some resources:

Get introduced to Abolition with Amber Ashley James on Instagram

Listen to Trevor Noah unpack the fallacy behind "bad apples"

Watch Amber Ruffin break down the racism behind criminalizing and policing poverty

Watch 13th on Netflix to learn more about the direct line from slavery to the prison industrial complex

Check out the graphic novel Feelings: A Story in Seasons, by Manjit Thapp

Follow Tiny Care Bot on Twitter for sweet lil' reminders about self-care

Follow Jonny Sun on Twitter for kind thoughts and interesting observations

Donate to help out George Floyd's daughter, Gianna Floyd

Donate to Daunte Wright's family to help cover funeral costs

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