74 Seconds tells the story of a July 2016 traffic stop that ended with the world watching a man die, live on their phones. This is the story of that man, Philando Castile, and the officer who is about to go on trial for his death, Jeronimo Yanez. Through comprehensive reporting, MPR News examines this intersection of race, policing, justice and safety in America. A lot can happen in 74 seconds.
26 Available Episodes (26 Total)Average duration: 00:14:47
Mar 15, 2021
Introducing In Front of Our Eyes
00:02:16
In March 2021, the first of the former officers charged in the killing of George Floyd will go on trial in Minnesota. Police officers are rarely prosecuted in such cases—and the world will be watching. MPR News, which has followed this case in detail from the beginning, will bring listeners updates on this monumental case, and the consequences it holds for the city and the country. Created in collaboration with American Public Media.
Aug 31, 2018
16 Shots: A podcast about the fatal police shooting of Laquan McDonald
00:03:58
The events we covered in 74 Seconds were only a piece of a larger national conversation on policing and justice. A new podcast from WBEZ and The Chicago Tribune examines a case still unfolding in Chicago.
Feb 15, 2018
Further listening
00:03:45
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Aug 14, 2017
What happens now?
00:25:44
The trial is over. A settlement has been signed. But how do people move forward? Plus: An interview with Wesley Lowery, a journalist who tracks police shootings across the U.S. Please consider taking our closing survey.
Jul 26, 2017
The shooting of Justine Ruszczyk
00:13:10
On July 15, the Twin Cities had its third high-profile police shooting in less than two years.
Jul 14, 2017
To be black and armed in Minnesota
00:19:25
'There's this fear about a black man with a gun,' said Lucky Rosenbloom, a firearms trainer — who says he's likely the only African-American trainer in the state of Minnesota.
Jul 07, 2017
The anniversary of the shooting
00:08:23
On July 6, 2017, Philando Castile's family and friends marked one year since the traffic stop when he was killed. Plus: What's coming next from the 74 Seconds team.
Jun 30, 2017
The documents and the juror
00:21:06
We dig into the case's investigative files and what they tell us about the night of shooting. Plus: One of the jurors in the trial sits down for an extended interview.
Jun 26, 2017
An inventory of Philando Castile's car
00:08:09
The car Castile was driving became a central piece of evidence in the case. It was towed away by authorities, photographed for the investigation.The things in his car, when you look through them, are all about another: Another dinner. Another day at work. Another flat tire. Another winter.
Jun 21, 2017
The dashcam video
00:24:24
Four days after the verdict, investigators released the video: It's the first time those 74 seconds have been shown outside the courtroom.
Mar 15 | 00:02:16
Introducing In Front of Our Eyes
Aug 31 | 00:03:58
16 Shots: A podcast about the fatal police shooting of Laquan McDonald
Feb 15 | 00:03:45
Further listening
Aug 14 | 00:25:44
What happens now?
Jul 26 | 00:13:10
The shooting of Justine Ruszczyk
Jul 14 | 00:19:25
To be black and armed in Minnesota
Jul 07 | 00:08:23
The anniversary of the shooting
Jun 30 | 00:21:06
The documents and the juror
Jun 26 | 00:08:09
An inventory of Philando Castile's car
Jun 21 | 00:24:24
The dashcam video
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