The Kohen Wiley Story: One-Year-Old Boy Shot & Killed by Mississippi Police
About this episode
The episode discusses the tragic shooting of one-year-old Kohen Wiley by police, community reactions, Iranian American perspectives on U.S. foreign policy, reparations for Black residents, and a special segment for Father's Day.
A community in Mississippi is demanding answers after one-year-old Kohen Wiley was shot and killed by an officer responding to a shoplifting call. Baby Kohen's mother is speaking out, and her attorney joins Victor. How do Iranian Americans feel about the U.S. agreement with Iran on ending the war? Two Iranian Americans with different political views, but supportive of the war, share their reactions. Victor speaks with Sarah Raviani, the founder of a group called "Iranians for Trump,” and Moj Mahdara. The first city in the U.S. to issue reparations to Black residents is now facing a legal challenge from the Trump Administration. Victor speaks with Robin Rue Simmons about the program she leads, and what happens to the nationwide push for reparations now. Later, Victor explains why the Justice Department is joining a legal fight with the NAACP over AI data centers and is siding with Elon Musk. The push to close a controversial ICE facility in New Jersey now has the backing of the family of the person “Delaney Hall” was named after. Victor speaks with Geraldine Delaney’s niece, Marianne Delaney. And a special “Art is Life” for Father’s Day weekend: Victor speaks with Pierce Freelon…
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