Racial Profiling Doesn’t Offend VP Candidate Mike Pence, but Talking about Racial Bias Does – Benjamin Dixon Show

Posted by Benjamin Dixon | Sep 23, 2016 | Ben Dixon Show, Elections, Politics | 0 |

In an interview on The Today Show, Donald Trump’s Vice Presidential pick Mike Pence stated that “Americans should refrain from talking about racial bias in policing in the immediate aftermath of police shootings,” and found it “offensive” that Hillary Clinton, or anyone for that matter would dare point out the racial elements of these institutional issues. Benjamin Dixon discusses these statements in the video below.

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Benjamin Dixon

The Benjamin Dixon Show is a progressive talk radio, YouTube, podcast. The inaugural episode aired February 9, 2015. Since that time, Benjamin has established his voice as significant contributor and thought leader in Progressivism. He has interviewed distinguished guests including Professor Eddie Glaude, Jr., Nina Turner, Shaun King, DeRay McKessen, Thomas Frank, Bakari Sellers and Adolph Reed. Benjamin also is the author of two books — God is Not a Republican & Lessons for My Son—and an eBook, Ten Life Changing Moments. Dixon is also the founder and editor of ProgressiveArmy.com. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, a Master’s Degree in Political Science, and is approaching the end of his Doctoral program in International Development with a focus on International Security.