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Policing in L.A., Tom Bradley’s Legacy, Murdoch Steps Down and SpaceX
The shooting of Ezell Ford, an unarmed black man in South L.A. has now divided the police chief and the Police Commission. How much authority does the civilian commission have over the LAPD? Also, a new documentary looks at the life and legacy of L.A.’s first and only black mayor, Tom Bradley. Madeleine talks to the director and Bradley’s daughter.
By Madeleine Brand • • 51m ListenThe shooting of Ezell Ford, an unarmed black man in South L.A., has now divided the police chief and the Police Commission. How much authority does the civilian commission have over the LAPD? Then, a new documentary looks at the life and legacy of L.A.’s first and only black mayor, Tom Bradley. Madeleine talks to the director and Bradley’s daughter. Next, Rupert Murdoch is stepping down from 21st Century Fox. What’s his succession plan? And finally, in our weekly web roundup, SpaceX’s proposal to beam Internet service from space and Apple’s new streaming music service.
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In this episode
4 storiesPolicing in Los Angeles
The shooting of Ezell Ford last August, has divided the police chief and the Police Commission. It has also stirred up old questions about LAPD policing, its relationship to the community, and the role and authority of the Commission. We look at the relationship between the force and its civilian overseers, and whether it might be changing.
Read the story14 min'Bridging the Divide: Tom Bradley and the Politics of Race'
L.A. has a long history of strong-armed policing, but even though problems persist, the LAPD has come a long way. In the 1950s, the city was mostly white and largely conservative, and still a bit of a provincial backwater. The police chief was William H. Parker, who ran an often brutal and racist police force.
Read the story14 minMurdoch Stepping Down From 21st Century Fox
Rupert Murdoch is reportedly handing over the control of 21st Century Fox to his younger son, James. He will keep control of News Corp. James will oversee the movie studio and the TV business. What could this mean for the company?
Read the story8 minInternet Roundup: SpaceX, Apple and More
Elon Musk asked the government for permission this week to start testing a way to beam Internet service from space. If it’s successful, the project could eventually bring the Internet to billions of people around the world who are not online. How likely is it to happen, and what’s the competition?
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