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TOPSHOT - People walk past the name Rodney King seen on a chain-link fence surrounding Silver Lake Reservoir in Los Angeles, on June 9, 2020, where a new art installation protesting police brutality spells out, in colourful woven fabric, the names of unarmed African Americans who have been killed by police. - King, who was violently beaten by LAPD officers during his arrest for high speed drunk driving, became a writer after surving police brutality and died in June, 2012 from alcohol poisoning. (Photo by Frederic J. BROWN / AFP) (Photo by FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images)

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Today on AirTalk, we take a look back at the LA Riots of '92. Also on the show, we speak with Mayor Garcetti about protesters' calls to defund police; get the latest on COVID-19; and more.

Looking Back To ‘92: The Los Angeles Riots And The Reforms That Followed

Today on AirTalk, we take a look back at the LA Riots of '92. Also on the show, we speak with Mayor Garcetti about protesters' calls to defund police; get the latest on COVID-19; and more.

HOUSTON, TEXAS - JUNE 09: Family and friends of George Floyd enter the Fountain of Praise church for his funeral on June 9, 2020 in Houston, Texas. Floyd died May 25 while in Minneapolis police custody, sparking nationwide protests. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Houston Funeral For George Floyd Draws Thousands

Today on AirTalk, we carry George Floyd's memorial service in Houston in lieu of our regularly scheduled programming.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - MAY 31: A demonstrator holds her hands up in front of police while protesting against the death of George Floyd, on May 31, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Protests continue to be held in cities throughout the country over the death of George Floyd, a black man who died while in police custody in Minneapolis on May 25. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

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Today on AirTalk, we discuss the decision made by Minneapolis City Council to dismantle the city's police department. Also on the show, we check in on the protests in SoCal; get the latest on COVID-19; and more.

As Minneapolis City Council Plans To Dismantle PD, We Discuss Alternative Public Safety Models With Former Law Enforcement Officers

Today on AirTalk, we discuss the decision made by Minneapolis City Council to dismantle the city's police department. Also on the show, we check in on the protests in SoCal; get the latest on COVID-19; and more.

A protester marches through Hollywood after curfew during a demonstration over the death of George Floyd while in Minneapolis Police custody, in Los Angeles, California, June 2, 2020. - Anti-racism protests have put several US cities under curfew to suppress rioting, following the death of George Floyd in police custody. (Photo by Kyle Grillot / AFP) (Photo by KYLE GRILLOT/AFP via Getty Images)

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Today on AirTalk, we talk about what changes many would like to see following the protests and where we go from here. Also on the show, we continue our daily coronavirus AMA with our medical expert and discuss the NBA's plans for restarting in July.

What Do You Want To See Come Out Of The Nationwide Anti-Police Brutality Protests?

Today on AirTalk, we talk about what changes many would like to see following the protests and where we go from here. Also on the show, we continue our daily coronavirus AMA with our medical expert and discuss the NBA's plans for restarting in July.

Protesters kneel and hold up their hands in front of a row of police officers in riot gear during a demonstration against the death of George Floyd at a park near the White House on June 1, 2020 in Washington, DC. - Police fired tear gas outside the White House late Sunday as anti-racism protestors again took to the streets to voice fury at police brutality, and major US cities were put under curfew to suppress rioting.With the Trump administration branding instigators of six nights of rioting as domestic terrorists, there were more confrontations between protestors and police and fresh outbreaks of looting. Local US leaders appealed to citizens to give constructive outlet to their rage over the death of an unarmed black man in Minneapolis, while night-time curfews were imposed in cities including Washington, Los Angeles and Houston. (Photo by Olivier DOULIERY / AFP) (Photo by OLIVIER DOULIERY/AFP via Getty Images)

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Today on AirTalk, we review Black Lives Matter's proposed shifts in the Los Angeles budget. Also on the show, we get the latest on COVID-19; examine the legal questions behind the case against the four officers involved in the murder of George Floyd; and more.

The ‘People’s Budget’ And Mayor Garcetti’s Move To Allocate Funds From LAPD To Other Services

Today on AirTalk, we review Black Lives Matter's proposed shifts in the Los Angeles budget. Also on the show, we get the latest on COVID-19; examine the legal questions behind the case against the four officers involved in the murder of George Floyd; and more.

Protesters march through Hollywood after curfew during a demonstration over the death of George Floyd while in Minneapolis Police custody, in Los Angeles, California, June 2, 2020. - Anti-racism protests have put several US cities under curfew to suppress rioting, following the death of George Floyd in police custody. (Photo by Kyle Grillot / AFP) (Photo by KYLE GRILLOT/AFP via Getty Images)

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Today on AirTalk, we speak with local community members about the anti-racism protests and where we move from here. Also on the show, we get the latest on the protests; speak with George Gascón about policing; and more.

Black Local Leaders Roundtable: What Are You Thinking And Where Do We Go Now?

Today on AirTalk, we speak with local community members about the anti-racism protests and where we move from here. Also on the show, we get the latest on the protests; speak with George Gascón about policing; and more.

ST LOUIS, MO - JUNE 01: Protesters demonstrate against police brutality and the death of George Floyd through downtown St. Louis on June 1, 2020 in St Louis, Missouri. Protests continue to be held in cities throughout the country over the death of George Floyd, a black man who died while in police custody in Minneapolis on May 25. (Photo by Michael B. Thomas/Getty Images)

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Today on AirTalk, we discuss the use of anger as a political tool. Also on the show, we learn more about what the Insurrection Act is; police tactics; and more.

Will Anger Over Death Of George Floyd Translate To Political Change?

Today on AirTalk, we discuss the use of anger as a political tool. Also on the show, we learn more about what the Insurrection Act is; police tactics; and more.

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MAY 31: Demonstrators protest in response to the recent death of George Floyd on May 31, 2020 in Boston, Massachusetts. Protests spread across cities in the U.S., and in other parts of the world in response to the death of African American George Floyd while in police custody in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

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Today on AirTalk, our political analysts discuss the week's national headlines. Also on the show, we talk with community members about the weekend's protests; get updates on COVID-19; and more.

Week In Politics: Protests Sweep The Country, Debate Over Coronavirus Relief Bill And More

Today on AirTalk, our political analysts discuss the week's national headlines. Also on the show, we talk with community members about the weekend's protests; get updates on COVID-19; and more.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MAY 28: Protesters cheer as the Third Police Precinct burns behind them on May 28, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. As unrest continues after the death of George Floyd, police abandoned the precinct building, allowing protesters to set fire to it. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)

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Minneapolis Police Precinct Breached As Protests Continue In Response To Death Of George Floyd At Police Hands

Today on AirTalk, we discuss the protests in Minneapolis and around the country in the wake of George Floyd's death. Also on the show, our FilmWeek critics give us their recommendations; we answer your questions on COVID-19; and more.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MAY 26: Protesters march on Hiawatha Avenue while decrying the killing of George Floyd on May 26, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Four Minneapolis police officers have been fired after a video taken by a bystander was posted on social media showing Floyd's neck being pinned to the ground by an officer as he repeatedly said, "I can’t breathe". Floyd was later pronounced dead while in police custody after being transported to Hennepin County Medical Center. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)

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Today on AirTalk, we get the latest on protests in Minneapolis and Los Angeles following the death of George Floyd in police custody. Also on the show, we learn more about Trump's social media executive order; hear about your virtual graduations; and more.

The Latest In Minneapolis Following Nights Of Protests Over The Death Of George Floyd

Today on AirTalk, we get the latest on protests in Minneapolis and Los Angeles following the death of George Floyd in police custody. Also on the show, we learn more about Trump's social media executive order; hear about your virtual graduations; and more.

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