S4. E4 The Line Between Military and Law Enforcement: National Guard's Role
Failed to add items
Add to basket failed.
Add to Wish List failed.
Remove from Wish List failed.
Follow podcast failed
Unfollow podcast failed
S4. E4 The Line Between Military and Law Enforcement: National Guard's Role
-
Narrated by:
-
By:
About this listen
In this episode of 'Politics in Perspective,' host Marcia Bumgardner is joined by Dr. Jason Russell and Dr. Charles McCoy to discuss the history and current use of the National Guard, with a focus on instances of federalization. They explore the legal framework, such as the Posse Comitatus Act, and examine historical examples like Little Rock in 1957 and the LA riots in 1992. The episode also delves into the recent deployment of National Guard troops in cities like Los Angeles and Washington D.C. analyzing the implications for federalism, democratic norms, and local law enforcement.
00:00 Introduction to Politics in Perspective
01:26 Current Use of the National Guard
04:47 Historical Background of the National Guard
09:45 Legal Framework: Posse Comitatus Act
16:38 Federalizing the National Guard: Key Historical Instances
22:29 Civil Rights Movement and the National Guard
25:44 1960s Turbulence: National Guard Deployments
27:42 Deployment of National Guard in Wilmington
28:48 Robert F. Kennedy's Speech in Indianapolis
30:47 Escalation vs. De-escalation Strategies
33:40 Historical Context of National Guard Deployment
35:45 Legal and Financial Implications
50:29 Final Thoughts and Listener Engagement