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G&R Episode 31: A Murder in Austin, w/ Anti-Police Brutality organizer Debbie Russell
G&R Episode 31: A Murder in Austin, w/ Anti-Police Brutality organizer Debbie Russell
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61 minutes
Released:
Aug 4, 2020
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We're Back! Lots of has been happening while we've been in break, so we start August by talking with veteran Austin community organizer, anti-police brutality advocate and Austin Legal Guild volunteer Debbie Russell (@Debmocracy) about the murder of Garrett Foster this past week, killed by a right-wing agitator who was driving his car into the crowd of peaceful protestors. The killer then drove off and later turned himself in to police but he was released and no charges have been filed. The Foster murder has received national attention and Debbie Russell and her comrades in Austin have played a major role in investigating the killing and preparing to present evidence.
We also talked about some of the longer-term tensions between the Austin police and non-white communities, and the possibility of reform with new, progressive elected officials coming into office. Despite the national uprising against police violence, even in "liberal" places like Austin, the cops have continued to assault people of color and protests that have emerged since the killing of George Floyd.
Read more about Austin police issues and the shooting of Garrett Foster here:
Council Mulls Radical Changes to Police Structure: https://www.austinchronicle.com/news/2020-07-31/council-mulls-radical-changes-to-police-structure/
Mike Ramos, Javier Ambler cases won't go before a grand jury this year: https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/javier-ambler-michael-ramos-grand-jury-delayed
Austin protesters clash with police in the wake of Garrett Foster's death: https://www.texastribune.org/2020/08/02/austin-protest-garrett-foster/ U.S. Army sergeant who shot Austin protester Garrett Foster posted tweets about retaliating against demonstrators: https://www.texastribune.org/2020/07/31/daniel-perry-austin-protest-garrett-foster/
More from Austin:
Debbie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/debmocracy
Hiram Live's channel covering protests in Austin: https://www.twitch.tv/imhiramg Support Austin's protests: https://www.gofundme.com/f/Protectatxpros
Austin Gonzo (Debbie’s blog): https://austingonzo.blogspot.com/
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This is a Green and Red Podcast production. "Green and Red Blues" by Moody. Editing by Isaac. Produced by Scott (@sparki1969) and Bob (@bobbuzzanco).
We also talked about some of the longer-term tensions between the Austin police and non-white communities, and the possibility of reform with new, progressive elected officials coming into office. Despite the national uprising against police violence, even in "liberal" places like Austin, the cops have continued to assault people of color and protests that have emerged since the killing of George Floyd.
Read more about Austin police issues and the shooting of Garrett Foster here:
Council Mulls Radical Changes to Police Structure: https://www.austinchronicle.com/news/2020-07-31/council-mulls-radical-changes-to-police-structure/
Mike Ramos, Javier Ambler cases won't go before a grand jury this year: https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/javier-ambler-michael-ramos-grand-jury-delayed
Austin protesters clash with police in the wake of Garrett Foster's death: https://www.texastribune.org/2020/08/02/austin-protest-garrett-foster/ U.S. Army sergeant who shot Austin protester Garrett Foster posted tweets about retaliating against demonstrators: https://www.texastribune.org/2020/07/31/daniel-perry-austin-protest-garrett-foster/
More from Austin:
Debbie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/debmocracy
Hiram Live's channel covering protests in Austin: https://www.twitch.tv/imhiramg Support Austin's protests: https://www.gofundme.com/f/Protectatxpros
Austin Gonzo (Debbie’s blog): https://austingonzo.blogspot.com/
Follow us at:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreenRedPodcast
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastGreenRed
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greenredpodcast/
Keep Green and Red Podcast Independent:
Patron: https://www.patreon.com/greenredpodcast
Green and Red's website: https://greenandredpodcast.org/donate-to-green-and-red/
This is a Green and Red Podcast production. "Green and Red Blues" by Moody. Editing by Isaac. Produced by Scott (@sparki1969) and Bob (@bobbuzzanco).
Released:
Aug 4, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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