The Breakdown with Shaun King

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Ep. 298 - This one step will drastically change policing forever Aug 14, 2020

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All across the country, cities are being forced to drastically reform the way police operate within their communities. The outcomes have been incredible, but there is one major change that must be implemented to ensure law enforcement officers can no longer abuse their power: police oversight.
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Ep. 297 - Listen to these 4 clips of Malcolm X Aug 13, 2020

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I want to play four of the most powerful clips from the speeches and interviews of Malcolm X. They are also painful because they shouldn't even be relevant anymore, but he literally could've said these things yesterday. Listen and learn.While The North Star takes a sabbatical week, we've decided to rerun the top 5 most listened to episodes of The Breakdown. Here is one of them.

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Ep. 296 - Does the 15th Amendment really give African Americans the right to vote? Aug 12, 2020

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The ratification of the 15th Amendment was seen as a huge milestone for the liberation of African Americans, but does it really do all we so often say it does? Shaun doesn't think so, actually. Listen and learn.

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Ep. 295 - Grief and Mortality Aug 11, 2020

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Mortality is something every person deals with, but few talk about. On today's episode, Shaun shares a personal message about the emotions that come with loss, and how he deals with them.

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Ep. 294 - Are you going to vote? Aug 10, 2020

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Did you know that the majority of Americans don't vote? Today I ask you to not only commit to voting, but commit to being an informed voter that brings others with you.

While The North Star takes a sabbatical week, we've decided to rerun the top 5 most listened to episodes of The Breakdown. Here is one of them.

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Ep. 293 - MLK 360 Aug 07, 2020

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While The North Star takes a sabbatical week, we've decided to rerun the top 5 most listened to episodes of The Breakdown. Here is the first.

The words and legacy of Dr. King have been reduced and sanitized in so many ways. Today Shaun King plays 5 very special audio clips of Dr. King that you have likely never heard before and breaks down why they are so very important.

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Ep. 292 - Last night we had 2 historic victories and 1 crushing defeat Aug 05, 2020

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I learned a long time ago that victories come so rarely, that you have to celebrate them when you have them. Last night two brilliant candidates won essential elections, but another brilliant candidate lost as well. Let me unpack and explain all three races.

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Ep. 291 - Make Change! Aug 04, 2020

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It's here! My brand new book, Make Change, is now available in bookstores worldwide. Today, I want to share a short story of failure and the major pivot that we made as a result.

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Ep. 290 - Hear me read the first excerpt from my new book, Make Change Aug 03, 2020

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Tomorrow is a huge day for me as I await the release of my new book, Make Change. Today I want to read an excerpt from it for you. If you have not yet ordered it, please do so now at MakeChangeBook.com ok?

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Ep. 289 - Let’s Help Elect Jacquie Esser Jul 30, 2020

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Most people think of Hawaii as a perfect paradise, but it faces the same systemic issues as the rest of the country, including mass incarceration. That’s why Jacquie Esser is running for lead prosecutor, to bring about desperately needed change. Let’s help get her elected!

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