The impact of race in trials: Kyle Rittenhouse deliberations, Ahmuad Arbrey case

Published November 17, 2021 at 4:16 PM EST

Dr. Sharon Wright Austin, professor of Political Science from the University of Florida and Denise Clay Murray, reporter/columnist/editor for the Philadelphia Sunday Sun, Philadelphia Magazine, and the Philadelphia Public Record join Dr. Kaye for the discussion.

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