Understanding Black Lives Matter, the Movies at Home, and More! | Full Megacast, August 19, 2020

Oakland University Professor David Dulio, Black Lives Matter Detroit Co-Lead Organizer John Sloan III and other news-makers discuss the latest COVID-19 information on this full edition of the Oakland County Megacast!

Oakland University Professor of Political Science and Director of the Center for Civic Engagement, David Dulio, joins the program to talk about the recent political debate regarding the future of the U.S. Postal Service, as well as both the Democratic and the upcoming Republican National Conventions.

Black Lives Matter Detroit Co-Lead Organizer, John Sloan III talks about the continued efforts of the local movement, including what is really meant by calls to “defund the police,” as well as the dangers of offensive nature of “all lives matter.”

Additionally, Royal Oak Downtown Manager Sean Kammer talks about the City’s efforts to support local business and development through the pandemic, and MLive Policy Reporter Zahra Ahmad talks about re-districting, the absentee ballot and postal service issue, and expected record turnout in the November general election.

Plus, Film Critic Nate Adams joins the program to talk about the continued impact of COVID-19 on theaters, as well as some movies to be on the lookout for.

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