Two men die in a prominent gay political donor’s apartment, what does this say about race and class in West Hollywood

Jan. 09, 2019 Politics

Ed Buck is a prominent Democratic political donor. Now two men have died in his apartment. Buck has not been arrested, and black activists say that’s because he’s rich, well connected, and white.

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2 deaths at Ed Buck’s home and West Hollywood is asking agonizing questions about race and class

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Guest:

John Duran - former Mayor of West Hollywood - @JohnDuran

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Christian Bordal, Yael Even Or, Alexandra Sif Tryggvadottir, Caitlin Plummer

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