History for Fools Podcast - EP 74 - The Rodney King Riots aka The 1992 Los Angeles Riots

Felipe and Butch discuss the infamous Los Angeles Riots that took place in 1992 where the city of LA was in chaos for several days - looting, shootings, arrests, arson, and deaths in the midst of it . They also go in depth to the catalyst of the riots - The video of Rodney King receiving police brutality by LAPD and the eventual acquittals of the officers involved.

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LINKS
Felipe Esparza: @FelipeEsparzaComedian (IG) @Felipeesparzacomic (TT)
Butch Escobar: @ButchEscobar
(IG and TT Theme music (Intro and Outro) - by IkeReatorBeatz

Felipe Esparza is a comedian and actor, known for his stand-up specials, “They’re Not Gonna Laugh at You”, “Translate This”, and his latest dual-release on Netflix, “Bad Decisions/Malas Decisiones” (2 different performances in two languages), his recurring appearances on Netflix’s “Gentefied”, NBC’s “Superstore” and Adultswim’s “The Eric Andre Show”, as well as winning “Last Comic Standing” (2010), and his popular podcast called “What’s Up Fool?”. Felipe continues to sell out live stand-up shows in comedy clubs and theaters around the country. About Butch - Butch Escobar is one of the most prominent comedians in the San Francisco Bay Area. He has performed throughout the country and for the troops overseas. His energetic performances and unapologetic views on contemporary society have made him one of the most in-demand comedians on the West Coast.Butch is a featured regular at the world famous Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, Cobbs Comedy Club in San Francisco, and Punch Line Comedy Clubs in San Francisco and Sacramento. You can catch him at The Hollywood Improv.

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