Race debate still in Sunday spotlight
Police violence and race relations within the criminal justice system will dominate Sunday’s political talk shows as the Eric Garner case reignites national debate.
The shows will come after two weeks of protests that followed two nationally watched decisions against prosecuting white police officers who killed unarmed black men.
{mosads}The major networks will bring on guests involved in the cases and others to discuss the grand jury decisions and the implications for the rest of the country.
Ray Kelly, the NYPD’s former commissioner, will join New York Mayor Bill de Blasio on “This Week.”
Here’s the lineup:
ABC’s “This Week”: George Stephanopoulos will interview New York Mayor Bill de Blasio (D) and former New York Police Department Commissioner Ray Kelly about the Garner case. Ohio Gov. John Kasich (R), who is considering running for president in 2016, will discuss the future of the Republican party after its sweeping wins in the midterm elections.
NBC’s “Meet the Press”: Esaw Garner, widow of Eric Garner, will discuss the Garner grand jury decision, along with civil rights advocate Al Sharpton, president of the National Action Network. A slew of local government and law enforcement officials will also be on to talk about race and law enforcement: Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter, Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr., Philadelphia Policy Commissioner Charles Ramsey and Fraternal Order of Police President Chuck Caterbury.
CBS’ “Face the Nation”: Will bring on current NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton; National Association for the Advancement of Colored People President Cornell William Brooks and Camden, N.J., Police Commissioner John Scott Thompson. Peter Westmacott, the United Kingdom’s ambassador to the United States, will talk about the upcoming visit of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge William and Kate.
CNN’s “State of the Union”: Former President George W. Bush will discuss the legacy of his father, former president George H.W. Bush, and his book “41: A Portrait of My Father.” The show will also feature Democratic political twins Julian Castro, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; and Rep. Joaquin Castro (Texas). CNN has not said who will host after Candy Crowley announced her resignation from the network Friday.
“Fox News Sunday”: Radio host Rush Limbaugh will discuss a possible government shutdown and the Republicans’ attempt to block President Obama’s immigration plan in what Fox said is his first appearance on the show in five years. Gov. Bobby Jindal (R-La.), a possible contender for president in 2016, will also be on the show.
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