How O.J. Simpson's murder trial exposed a stark racial fissure in America

PBS NewsHour - Segments

English - April 11, 2024 22:45 - 9 minutes - 17.4 MB - ★★★★ - 967 ratings
News politics interview entrepreneurship news comedy culture movies health interviews books Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed

Previous Episode: U.S. bolsters military ties with Japan and Philippines amid Chinese provocations

Next Episode: News Wrap: White House warns Iran against retaliation for Israeli airstrike on consulate

O.J. Simpson, whose murder trial captivated international attention for months, died Wednesday of cancer. His case dominated headlines during the 90s and was a prime example of people's fascination with celebrities and crime. But the trial also exposed another stark racial fissure in America. William Brangham discussed more with Dave Zirin. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders