The Untold Origin Story of the NYPD
The police tell us they are here to protect us. But what if their original purpose was something else altogether?
From Wondery, Crooked Media & Pushblack, Empire City: The Untold Origin Story of the NYPD, uncovers the hidden history of one of the largest police forces in the world. Peabody Award-winning host Chenjerai Kumanyika takes listeners on a captivating journey through pivotal moments in New York's past that formed the foundation for today’s policing; from its origins rooted in slavery, to rival police gangs battling across the city, to the everyday people who resisted every step of the way.
As the debate around policing rages on, Empire City uncovers the truths about where it all began.
Empire City is an Official Tribeca Selection. New episodes drop every Monday. Follow Empire City on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts, or listen early and ad-free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App or on Apple Podcasts. |
