The Breakdown with Shaun King

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Ep. 88 - The Climate Crisis Sep 05, 2019

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If you don’t care about the climate crisis, it might be the case that you don’t fully understand what’s ahead and how it impacts every single one of us – particularly the most marginalized nations and communities of the world. We need all hands on deck.

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Ep. 87 - Let’s change Jefferson’s Manual of House Rules Sep 04, 2019

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Did you know that it is against the rules of the United States Congress for members to call the President, or the words and actions of the President, racist? It’s true. Let’s change them.

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Ep. 86 - ShaunKingFundraisingReport.com Sep 03, 2019

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A 7 person panel of experts took a deep dive into every dollar Shaun King has ever raised as a leader in the Black Lives Matter Movement including 5 years of his tax returns, 10 years of banking, and every single fundraiser Shaun has ever participated in.

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Ep. 85 - All of Our Action Step Victories! Aug 29, 2019

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The Breakdown is not just here to change the news, it's here to change the world. On today's episode, Shaun goes back over our first four months to celebrate all of the hard fought Action Step victories that we've had together - including two that actually start today! Together we're making the world a better place!!

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Ep. 84 - The Police Murder of De’Von Bailey Aug 27, 2019

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Police in Colorado Springs shot teenager De’Von Bailey repeatedly in his back as he ran away from them. What do the laws say about this? And what can we do about it? On today’s episode Shaun dives in to the unique dangers of being Black, armed, and confronted by American police.

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Ep. 83 - Guess how many people are dying per day in jails & prisons Aug 26, 2019

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Most people could not name anyone, other than Jeffrey Epstein, who was killed or died in jail in the United States. While about 1,200 people are killed by police per year in this country, nearly 5,000 people die in America’s jails and prisons. On today’s episode, Shaun breaks down the conditions behind those numbers and has an action step for you.

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Ep. 82 - Where did all that damn money Shaun King has raised go? (ANSWERS) Aug 23, 2019

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Today, Shaun openly and honestly addresses some of the more critical questions that he often hears about how his fundraisers work and what his finances are like.

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Ep. 81 - @NC_Governor, Veto House Bill 370! Aug 21, 2019

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At least 7 different elected sheriffs in North Carolina have stated that they will not cooperate with ICE. So, yesterday, in a very dangerous vote, North Carolina state legislators passed House Bill 370 which would force sheriffs to cooperate with ICE. Shaun is going to unpack this bill on today’s episode, and asks you to take action because North Carolina’s Democratic Governor Roy Cooper has the power to veto this bill!

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Ep. 80 - When you are accustomed to privilege, equality feels like oppression Aug 20, 2019

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Five years ago, Eric Garner was murdered by an NYPD officer. Yesterday, the police officer responsible for his murder finally was fired from the force. On today’s episode, Shaun unpacks the incredible amount of backlash from white police officers and police unions.

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Ep. 79 - About YOUR Mayor and Justice Reform Aug 16, 2019

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On many episodes of The Breakdown, we have clearly laid out the sway that local DAs have over legal system. Today Shaun breaks down the role of an actor whose importance often gets overlooked — your local mayor. Many people are unaware of just how much power their mayor has over the landscape of their local legal system, so let’s dig in!

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