The ongoing tension in Minneapolis
1 big thing16 Huhti 2021

The ongoing tension in Minneapolis

On Fridays, we’ve been wrapping up the week in the trial over the killing of George Floyd. But - that’s been overshadowed by the unrest that continues in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota after the police killing of Duante Wright. These protests and police clashes are happening less than 10 miles from where former Police Officer Derek Chauvin is standing trial for the death of George Floyd. Guests: Axios' Torey Van Oot, Russell Contreras and Dave Lawler. Credits: Axios Today is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Dan Bobkoff, Justin Kaufmann, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Sabeena Singhani, Amy Pedulla, Naomi Shavin, and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. Go deeper: Daunte Wright protests reignite debate over police response to unrest Border Democrats seek asylum revamp, more help from feds U.S. imposes sweeping sanctions targeting Russian economy

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