Checks and Balance: Cop out - a podcast by The Economist

When Democrats took control of Congress and the presidency, it raised hopes that real change could happen in a criminal justice system tarnished by racism and police brutality. Butfederal effortshave stalled and progressive local prosecutors are hitting roadblocks. Why is law enforcementso resistant to reform?

The National Sheriffs’ Association’s Jonathan Thompson tells us police are open to some change. We go back to when an amateur video tape shone a light on racist cops. And Boston District Attorney Rachael Rollins explains why she’s stopped prosecuting a number of non-violent crimes.

John Prideaux hosts with Charlotte Howard and Jon Fasman.

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