Empire City: The Untold Origin Story of the NYPD
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The police tell us they are here to protect us. But what if their original purpose was something else altogether? Peabody Award-winning host Chenjerai Kumanyika takes listeners on a journey to uncover the hidden history of the largest police force in the world – from its roots in slavery, to rival police gangs battling across the city, to everyday people who resisted every step of the way. As our society debates where policing is going, Empire City: The Untold Origin Story of the NYPD explores where the police came from. From Wondery, Crooked Media and PushBlack. Follow Empire City: The Untold Origin Story of the NYPD on the Wondery App or wherever you listen to your podcasts. You can binge all episodes early and ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/empire-city/ now.
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Incredible Storytelling
2 days ago
Episode 5 … remarkable. Amazing. Weaves history with modern repercussions so compellingly. Get this man a Netflix show based on this ep alone.
An Excellent and Frightening Story
Sept 19
This is an exceptional podcast. Truly one of the year’s best.
Who polices the police?
Sept 17
Stunning and important deep dive into the history of the NY police department. Chenjerai kumayika does an excellent job at retelling the history that many have never heard before. Flawlessly produced. The sound engineer on this, whoever you are, you deserve a raise. Bravo!
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