Vice Season 10 Episode 5 Lone Star Justice & The Cost of War
- TVMA
- June 11, 2023
- 29 min
In season 10 episode 5 of Vice, titled "Lone Star Justice & The Cost of War," the show dives into two different stories. The first segment explores the controversial police shooting of Pam Turner, a 44-year-old African American woman, in Baytown, Texas, and the subsequent protests and demands for justice from her family and community. The episode delves into the police department's history of excessive force, its handling of the investigation, and the larger issues of systemic racism and police brutality in America.
The second segment investigates the cost of war and the lasting effects of U.S. military intervention in Afghanistan, through the story of one veteran struggling with PTSD. The episode sheds light on the mental health crisis among veterans, the challenges they face in accessing care and support, and the moral questions around American foreign policy and military involvement abroad.
The episode is a powerful and thought-provoking look at two urgent and complex issues facing our country today. Through in-depth reporting, interviews with key players, and powerful visuals, the show aims to shed light on important stories often overlooked by mainstream media and spark conversation and action among its viewers.