Jami Floyd

Former Director, Race & Justice Unit | New York Public Radio

Jami Floyd appears in the following:

New York Times to Donald Trump's Attorney: Bring it On

Thursday, October 13, 2016

One legal expert says Trump's threat to sue The Times is "like a whale being threatened with a letter opener." 

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What the Candidates Are Not Saying About Race

Tuesday, October 11, 2016

Despite proximity to Ferguson, candidates at Sunday's presidential town hall made no mention of prejudicial policing, and so many other aspects of racism in the U.S.

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Ken Thompson: A Meeting of Man and Moment

Monday, October 10, 2016

Brooklyn's first black District Attorney was part of a nationwide trend of prosecutors rethinking their approach to criminal justice.

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'The Apollo Is Not a Museum': A New Creative Vision for The Apollo Theater

Friday, September 30, 2016

Kamilah Forbes started at the 82-year-old Harlem institution earlier this month. 

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The Perpetual Battle Over Immigration Reform

Friday, September 23, 2016

Many voters have lost faith in politicians' ability to reform the immigration system. 

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Can Criminal Justice Reform Still Pass Congress?

Tuesday, September 20, 2016

The bill is likely to linger until after the November election, when the chances of passing it are even more uncertain.

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The Politics of Terrorism

Monday, September 19, 2016

Mayor de Blasio and Gov. Cuomo have appeared together only once since the explosion in Chelsea on Saturday.

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An Alert, an Arrest and Reaction in New Jersey

Monday, September 19, 2016

Police arrested Ahmad Khan Rahami just hours after an alert went out Monday on the region's wireless emergency alert system, something that has been used only eight times since 2012. 

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How to Talk to Your Kids About Their School Day

Friday, September 16, 2016

Breaking through a wall of "fine."

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Candidates' Medical Records: Often Revealing, Always Guarded

Wednesday, September 14, 2016

Presidential candidates often leverage lax requirements to skirt important medical information.

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Fifteen People to Remember, Not Just on 9/11

Friday, September 09, 2016

In his new book Finding Fifteen, Tim Oliver tells the story of 15 people who died on September 11th, interviewing the families, friends and colleagues who carried on in their absence.

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Bratton Says Race Relations Are at a Pivotal Moment

Thursday, September 08, 2016

In an exclusive interview with WNYC, Police Commissioner William Bratton says the country is on the cusp of change, but it won't happen until after the presidential election.

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Jill Harth Speaks Out, Stands by Story of Being Sexually Assaulted by Donald Trump

Thursday, August 11, 2016

For 20 years, she's kept quiet. But that changed when an explosive New York Times story led Donald Trump to take to Twitter. 

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City Comptroller Finds 'Communication Breakdowns' Led to Rivington Sale

Monday, August 01, 2016

The de Blasio Administration is under fire for its handling of a deed restriction that led to the sale of a nursing home. 

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DNC Hack Raises Questions of Trump-Putin Connection

Tuesday, July 26, 2016

The e-mail hack has embarrassed Democratic party officials and sown discord at the Democratic National Convention to Trump's possible advantage.

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Donald Trump, Through the Lens of His Favorite Movie: Citizen Kane

Friday, July 22, 2016

WNYC is kicking off a series of conversations about how the presidential candidates compare to other figures in American history. 

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In Praising Trump, Giuliani Recalls His NYC

Tuesday, July 19, 2016

In his fiery convention speech, former Mayor Rudy Giuliani promised Trump will transform the U.S. the way the mayor changed New York City. 

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A Conversation About Police-Community Relations: Revisiting Jared Marcelle's Story

Tuesday, July 19, 2016

This week, Jared Marcelle, who worked with Radio Rookies, came back to our studios to share his perspective.

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An NYPD Chaplain on Tense Times for Law Enforcement

Monday, July 18, 2016

The Rev. Barbara Williams-Harris says her job has gotten more challenging in the wake of shootings of officers in Dallas and Baton Rouge, and the police shootings of two black men.

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Unconventional Super PAC Mixes Art and Politics

Friday, July 15, 2016

The super PAC "For Freedoms" wants to discuss issues like gender equality, racism and campaign reform through works of art.

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