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“We need this information so very much. We can’t progress as a civilized society if we pretend that issues such as these don’t exist. Reasonable people understand that not all law enforcement is bad or corrupt, but the good ones who try to do the right thing need our support a lot more. Thank...”Read full review »
anjiegrhm via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/31/23
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“Episode after episode and you can’t find a single person to give some sense of balance.”
JST671 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/30/23
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“Such an important story to be told and. It’s unbelievable that this has been going on. Thanks for exposing this.”
Beca1313 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/30/23
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“This is done very well. It’s disgusting how corrupt law enforcement in America can become. I sure hope this can be used as an example of what not to let to happen in other large cities in our country. The amount of taxpayer money that goes to out of court settlements is astonishing, the amount of...”Read full review »
createmorestuff via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/14/23
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“This is an important topic which is handled very thoroughly. Worth a listen!”
EveryTuesday@1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/13/23
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“Well done!”
christina 523 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/08/23
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“This is what real reporting looks like! Thank you for this work, Cerise. Be blessed and stay safe.”
jspeyton via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/06/23
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“As someone that grew up with family in LE this was a wild ride. The department “gang” in my area was a police chapter of the sons of confederate veterans.”
DaleSRforever via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/18/23
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“This reporting has me reflecting on conversations with friends and family from East LA I had growing up. I thought it was all jokes when it was said, "The police in our neighborhoods shoot first and ask questions later." It's wild to me how common place and normalized police violence...”Read full review »
olga72 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/12/23
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“The bravery is awe inspiring but the reporting is why I’m recommending this podcast to all of my friends. This should be played on every channel and shouted from the rooftops. We as citizens need to educate ourselves and vote those out who aren’t rooting out and replacing these evil gangs. Thank...”Read full review »
Teritown via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/13/23
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“African Americans have always been at the forefront of protesting against police brutality. This podcast intentionally omits AA sacrifice and efforts. or worth the listen.”
2020BHC via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/09/23
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“God keep her safe, she’s exposing dangerous men”
Micah Yang via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/09/23
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“Reporting so courageous it almost never gets made.”
mspassell via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/06/23
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“We are experiencing an out-of-control, violent crime crisis in our nation. Unfortunately, it’s the cops!!
I think the reporting in this podcast pretty well eliminates the old, “few bad apples” explanation for the hideous and despicable actions of people who are entrusted with public safety.”
thisnameistakenx101 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/04/23
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“Even tho I was sickened by the corruption and absolute brutality of the cops in this story, I have to say the reporter who investigated has a lot more courage than I. I had no idea that things were so horrible and the cops are still not being held accountable for their crimes. Truly, they are...”Read full review »
KR7-18 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/30/23
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“We need more of this to be a well informed public, and to hold law enforcement accountable. Thank you, Cerise, and great job.”
SoundsLike08 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/30/23
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“Brave, extremely thorough, and utterly needed reporting. A definitive example of what journalism is supposed to do.”
gaff26black via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/27/23
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“If you want your blood pressure to spike repeatedly, this is the show for you. Unbelievably infuriating”
braprap via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/20/23
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“Typical one sided reporting that leaves many pertinent questions unanswered if the listener is paying attention. No doubt entertaining reporting and decent editing with few mistakes.”
Dr. Mister Sergeant via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/19/23
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“This podcast should open some eyes for the willfully ignorant citizenry to the daily civil rights abuses . I would sure like you to do a nationwide study as well- all fads seem to start in LA, I don’t see how this would be any different… Thanks for taking what seems like a huge personal risk to...”Read full review »
thundercat9794 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/14/23
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“I began listening to the podcast. When it came out. Cerise is a brilliant story teller. I’m only sad that it’s only a 15 part series. I’ve been so entertained that I have read the articles which the series is based on. Also read the other articles that cerise has written. Thank you so much.”
Security 1975 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/11/23
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“One sided. Excuses for criminals. I’m glad these deputies are out there protecting the true victims, the communities ravaged by crime. Policing is a tough job.”
Stephan H / Orange County via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/11/23
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“This podcast is Phenomenal! The episodes aren't coming out fast enough for me. Thank you for this!”Read full review »
DestineyJ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/09/23
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“Thank you Cerise for bringing this information to light. As I listen it’s hard for me to imagine how this will be resolved. The work you are doing is no doubt the first step as nothing brought to light can stay hidden. That these gangs have thrived within a department for so long, should not be a...”Read full review »
z3kids via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/29/22
“Thank you for highlighting what the minority communities have known for decades. Several of my siblings have been affected by police violence…and in their cases, they didn’t run, didn’t have weapons, weren’t on probation, didn’t have records… but when you are a minority, none of that matters. One...”Read full review »
talafofo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/28/22
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“I so wanted to listen to this podcast. The story is great, the host is intelligent and knowledgeable and engaging. The endless ad breaks ruin it. A question, Cerise Castle: Why did you let the podcast company ruin your work? I write tons of stuff and if a publisher ever destroyed my hard work in...”Read full review »
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Great Britain ·
12/24/22
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“Phenomenal pod, doesnt get much better than this as far as true crime reporting.”
AskMeAbout MyWeiner via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/23/22
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“It highlights what the minority communities have known. It's brought into light with great detail. I think this podcast is well done and well researched. To add what others have said . The journalist in my opinion is brave for bringing this to others ears. Well done 👍”Read full review »
JayM356 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/20/22
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“Horrifying and gripping, this podcast makes clear how the Black and Brown communities in Los Angeles are literally being held hostage by racist, corrupt gangs.”
billzgik via Apple Podcasts ·
Japan ·
12/16/22
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“They should have called this show “taxpayers will have to pay for this settlement as well””
scottusmaximus27 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/14/22
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“Just a small correction in episode 2. Concurrent sentences run at the same time, not one after the other like the gentleman said. Consecutive sentences run one after the other.”
Mia.11 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/12/22
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“Based in the facts with police records, interviews with those involved, and an extensive review of LAPD gangs, A Tradition of Violence reveals the horror of organized police brutality. Listen and stand up for your fellow citizens”
Lrtackle15 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/08/22
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“Seems a bit nonsensical”
rudytutes via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/08/22
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“Thank you for everything you do to help fight this corruption. We need to tell each other our stories. We need to show that everyone — our neighbors, our families, our community leaders — everyone we know is touched by corruption.”
JudgeLucy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/08/22
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“Cerise’s work is probably the most powerful journalism I’ve read/heard in a very long time. Journalism is supposed to inform and educate people, and Cerise does just that. She uses facts! Her investigative work on deputy gangs is amazing. Growing up in lower socio-economic neighborhoods we used...”Read full review »
XicanaMSW via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/08/22
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“Crucial listening and reporting about the reality of policing in the US”
DannyBananee via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/06/22
“Despite the number, repetition and length of ads and ad breaks, I still shared this show w a friend. Show starts each ep. after the 1”45 mark. Be prepared to stop what you’re doing while listening so as to skip the same length breaks throughout the series.
Dear I Heart platform, you’re ruining...”Read full review »
smy guyley via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/02/22
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“Incredible essential journalism exposing corruptions that need to be exposed. Fearless. Keep it up.”
[ Bee ] via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/01/22
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“Way too many adds. It completely breaks up the flow of the story and makes it almost unlistenable. Too bad.”
bobtheslobwithoutajob via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/30/22
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“It is so important that people like Cerise are investigating and shedding light on this absolute corruption in the police force. So brave to go up against these despicable people”
KtJ000123 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/28/22
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“Cerise has reported on the LASD like no one else ever did before her. Her fearless research has brought into the light pretty much everything we currently know about department corruption, and more recently other podcasts/publications have finally turned their eyes toward the issue, something...”Read full review »
JENNIE-O WE NEED TURKEYS via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/23/22
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“A powerful story by one of the realest muckrakers out there. Bringing stories that have been told in communities about cop gangs into the light to show us all what they really are.”
realreviewer5 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/23/22
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“Exactly what America needs fearless journalism exposing what really happens behind the badge. Great work”
Chayduk via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/22/22
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“This reporting is the reason a gangster isn’t the head of the Sheriffs department in Los Angeles. Some of the most important reporting the city has ever seen.”
edaniels9 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/22/22
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“So in depth and so well done. Please listen to this show!”
Gabyroad via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/22/22
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“This podcast will tell you the truth about what is actually happening within our law enforcement departments . It’s riveting and jarring . It will leave you feeling like you need to vote these people out!!!! You can actually research this information and find it’s true . Listen it will be eye...”Read full review »
Angelica mariposa via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/22/22
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