Press Play with Madeleine Brand
New California Attorney General Rob Bonta wants to take a different approach to criminal justice
Last year, California passed legislation that requires the Office of the State Attorney General to investigate all police shootings that result in the death of an unarmed civilian.
By Madeleine Brand • • 49m ListenLast year, California passed legislation that requires the Office of the State Attorney General to investigate all police shootings that result in the death of an unarmed civilian.
“We are absolutely committed to doing this right, making sure we have impartial, fair, comprehensive investigations with complete integrity,” Attorney General Rob Bonta tells KCRW. “That's what California deserves.”
In this episode
4 storiesNew California AG Rob Bonta says criminal justice system is fundamentally broken. He wants to take a different approach
Right now, society is engulfed in both a racial justice reckoning and a law enforcement reckoning, which prompts a reexamination of how police can best contribute to their communities, Rob Bonta says.
Read the story15 minNeed help paying for your internet? You might qualify for Emergency Broadband Benefit
Under the “Emergency Broadband Benefit,” $3.2 billion have been allocated to subsidize the internet bills of Americans affected by the pandemic.
Read the story10 minHollywood enlists rage coaches to tamp down on abusive workplaces
It’s no secret that Hollywood can be a toxic place to work.
Read the story14 minHot vax summer: Tinder and Hinge team up with White House to get folks vaccinated
If you’re looking for love, is a potential mate more attractive if they’ve been vaccinated? Andy Slavitt, the White House Senior Advisor for COVID-19, thinks so.
Read the story10 min
