The Verdict the Internet Can't Agree On

The Verdict the Internet Can't Agree On

From Native Land Pod by iHeartPodcasts and Reasoned Choice

June 11, 2026 · 1h 15m

About this episode

The episode discusses the controversial murder trial of Karmelo Anthony and various political headlines.

19-year old Karmelo Anthony has been found guilty of murder and sentenced to 35 years in prison for killing his fellow track star, Austin Metcalf, which Karmelo claimed was in self-defense. Karmelo and Austin were 17 at the time of the incident. We think the jury botched this.    Join hosts Angela Rye, Bakari Sellers, and Andrew Gillum for episode 135 of Native Land Pod.    FYSA HEADLINES   1. Maine had their primary elections this week, the first big test for progressive candidate Graham Platner.    2. Minnesota candidate for governor, Lisa Demuth, has refused to rule out a pardon for officer Derek Chauvin.    3. Georgia’s Republican governor has called for a special redistricting session to redraw Georgia’s maps.   4. Rep LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) details the conditions at Delaney Hall Detention Center and calls out DHS Secretary Mullin.   5. “Nerdy Escorts” are cashing in on the AI boom in Silicon Valley.   6. Rep Joe Neguse (CO-2) rips into a proposed bill to tighten requirements to qualify for TANF (assistance for needy families).   7. A World Cup referee from Somalia has been barred entry…

People in this episode

Hosts: Angela Rye, Bakari Sellers, Andrew Gillum

Topics covered

  • murder trial
  • self-defense
  • jury verdict
  • political news
  • elections
  • redistricting
  • immigration

Keywords

  • Karmelo Anthony
  • Austin Metcalf
  • murder trial
  • self-defense
  • jury verdict
  • politics
  • elections
  • redistricting
  • immigration

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Maine, DHS, United States

Places: Georgia, Somalia

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