Economist Podcasts Didn’t protect or serve: Tyre Nichols’s killing
Jan 30, 2023
Ore Ogunbiyi, a U.S. editor and host of Checks and Balance, discusses the troubling case of Tyre Nichols and the unique response from the Memphis Police Department. Avantika Chilkoti, a foreign correspondent, highlights the dire situation of women under the Taliban, focusing on the tragic murder of Mursal Nabizada. Abby Burdix, a resident science writer, challenges traditional views on associative learning with new insights into how animals process rewards, diving into the complexities of emotional responses.
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Race in the Tyre Nichols Case
- The fact that both Tyre Nichols and the officers involved were Black changes the racial dynamics.
- It doesn't eliminate the racial angle, but it removes overt racist violence seen in other cases.
Culture of Impunity
- The officers' lack of concern for body cameras suggests a culture of impunity within law enforcement.
- Their inexplicable fury over minor non-compliance is baffling.
Limits of Federal Reform
- The George Floyd Justice and Policing Act likely wouldn't have prevented Tyre Nichols' death.
- Federal reform may not be the solution; change must come from within cities and police departments.