MPR News Delivers In-Depth Coverage of Derek Chauvin Trial in Upcoming Podcast: In Front of Our Eyes
First episode available March 24
ST. PAUL, Minn., March 15, 2021 – Today, MPR News announced the upcoming launch of In Front of Our Eyes, a new podcast dedicated to coverage of the Derek Chauvin trial. Created in collaboration with American Public Media, In Front of Our Eyes’ first episode launches Wednesday, March 24. The trailer for In Front of Our Eyes is available for listening today.
After the killing of George Floyd, the world’s attention turned to Minneapolis as the city became the focus of outrage, confrontation, demonstrations, and calls for police reform. MPR News provided the continuous and in-depth reporting necessary to inform listeners of this pivotal moment in the country’s history.
This month, Chauvin, the first of the former officers charged in the killing of Floyd, will go on trial, and again, the world will be watching. In Front of Our Eyes will bring listeners updates on this monumental case from the MPR newsroom – which has followed the case in detail from the beginning – and the consequences it holds for the city and the country.
MPR News journalists Nina Moini and Brandt Williams – in addition to reporters Riham Feshir and Jon Collins of the Peabody Award-winning podcast 74 Seconds – will co-host the podcast, providing necessary context and ongoing coverage of the upcoming trial.
Over the first three episodes, In Front of Our Eyes will tell the story of George Floyd’s life and death, how his death changed the discourse on racism worldwide, and the upcoming trial’s setup and significance. In addition to these three episodes, In Front of Our Eyes will publish ongoing updates each Saturday during the course of the trial.
Listeners can subscribe and listen to In Front of Our Eyes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and all major podcast platforms.
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