In this premiere episode of The People’s Record: Voices for Humanity, we explore the sharp contrast between public testimony and institutional response in Indianapolis. Centered on the 2024–2025 Winter Contingency shelter testimonies, this episode unearths what was said, what was silenced, and what must now be remembered.

KTTK Love: The Podcast

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The People’s Record: Voices for Humanity - "Unsafe by Design: When Testimony Meets Bureaucracy"

MAY 2, 202520 MIN
KTTK Love: The Podcast

The People’s Record: Voices for Humanity - "Unsafe by Design: When Testimony Meets Bureaucracy"

MAY 2, 202520 MIN

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🎙️ About the SeriesThe People’s Record: Voices for Humanity documents public testimony, elevates community critiques, and amplifies the demands that too often get buried in bureaucracy. From City-County Council hearings to grassroots briefings, from legislative accountability to memorial vigils for our unhoused neighbors, each episode holds a mirror to how power operates—and how community pushes back...🗣️ About This Episode: Unsafe by DesignThis episode centers the 2024–2025 Winter Contingency shelter testimonies in Indianapolis and examines the institutional response to Andrew Merkley’s appointment as Director of the Office of Public Health and Safety. You’ll hear reflections from an AI-assisted dialogue, created using public records, press releases, and family testimony—revealing how systems can dehumanize, and how voices can push back.📅 Call to Action: May 5 City-County Council MeetingJoin Allies for Humanity and community members at the upcoming vote on Merkley’s appointment:🕖 May 5 at 7:00 PM ET📍 Indianapolis City-County Building, Public Assembly RoomEven if you can’t speak, your presence speaks volumes. 🌟 Thank you for joining us in this shared space of reflection and transformation.For more episodes, resources, and ways to connect, visit KTTKLove.com.Please also check out AlliesForHumanity.org if you want to check out the work we're doing in our community.🕊️ Every story, every voice, every heartbeat matters.