877: Michael Wood

Oct 11, 2018

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Michael Wood, a former Baltimore Police officer who came out publicly about the misconduct he witnessed in the police department.

In the culture and mindset of not doing things. (5:47)
Dropping all the labels: Does he identify to his political views? (6:49)
Being a slave to the system: The ability to make your own decisions in life. (7:47)
How professionalism changes in the police force. (11:00)
Violence Porn: What started getting him public attention? (13:43)
How does police work change your mindset? (18:21)
How people are all biology and their experiences. (23:25)
Does he find racism in this country? (28:05)
Why he wants to investigate WHY a crime was committed, not HOW. (31:48)
Experiences for each person: How we start the change. (41:30)
What does he see in the different cultures in America? (46:45)
Why does the Government try and create tribes? Are we on the right track? (49:50)
How being authentic is the future. (52:45)
The misrepresentation of Michael Wood. (54:34)
His take on #BlackLivesMatter & other issues in this country. (1:01:03)
The Prevalence Effect. (1:09:56)
How is he supporting himself financially? What is his purpose now? (1:11:59)
What are his thoughts on religion? (1:13:58)
Does he believe in objective or relative morality? (1:18:04)
His next focus or avenue. (1:22:44)
Has he had any push back from police officers? (1:23:42)
Are all systems flawed? (1:25:45)
Is technology the future savior in policing? (1:27:32)
Being an activist for police reform: His idea for success. (1:30:23)
How close to reality is The Wire? (1:31:18)
The next CNN correspondent? (1:33:30)