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) Featured guest/People Mentioned: Michael A.Wood (@michaelawoodjr) Twitter/Instagram Joe Rogan (@joerogan) Instagram Links/Products Mentioned: Joe Rogan Experience #670 - Michael A. Wood, Jr. Crimes & Punishments: In the 21st Century – Book by Michael Wood Freddie Gray's death in police custody - what we know The Wire Epigenetics: The Science of Change FBI Crime Statistics in the USA - 2016 Aggregate-level lead exposure, gun violence, homicide, and rape Inequality and violent crime Statistics | The Fatherless Generation The odd reality of life under China's all-seeing credit score system Michael Wood Jr. On Veterans Taking Stand At Standing Rock What is the history of the minimum wage? California law will require women on corporate boards USMC Veterans Call for NFL Ban The NFL is NOT Unpatriotic or Racist Sex and gender: what is the difference?