Feb 16 2019

SYSK Selects: Interpol: World Police

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Interpol is an international police agency that helps other law-enforcement agencies track criminals who operate across national borders -- but how does it work, exactly? Join the guys as they delve into the world of global law enforcement.

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# Summary

In this episode, Josh and Chuck dive into the fascinating and surprisingly complex world of Interpol, the international police organization that coordinates crime-fighting efforts across nearly 190 countries. They explore how Interpol actually works as a liaison and information hub rather than a global police force with arrest powers, discover the color-coded notice system used to alert authorities about everything from missing persons to imminent threats, and learn about some of their major successes in busting international crime rings. The hosts also uncover some uncomfortable truths about Interpol's controversial history during World War II, including its connections to Nazi leadership, and discuss modern debates about the organization's immunity and oversight in the United States.


Movies Discussed

25th Hour
25th Hour
2002 2h 15m
★ 7.3
"Have you seen 25th Hour? Yeah. That's a good one too. — Josh and Chuck discuss Spike Lee films, mentioning 25th Hour as another good movie." — Josh
30 Minutes or Less
30 Minutes or Less
2011 1h 23m
★ 5.8
"What movie was it? 30 Minutes or Less with Danny McBride. And it was good. — Chuck identifies the movie where the pin gun scene he referenced actually appears, starring Jesse Eisenberg and Danny McBride." — Chuck
Hellraiser
Hellraiser
1987 1h 34m
★ 6.9
"the little Asian man who gives the box to Pinhead, the man who eventually becomes Pinhead — Chuck references the Lament Configuration box giver character from Hellraiser while imitating Josh's Interpol impression." — Chuck
Inside Man
Inside Man
2006 2h 9m
★ 7.4
"I watched Inside Man again last night. That's such a good movie. — Josh mentions rewatching the Spike Lee heist film with Clive Owen the previous night." — Josh
Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins
Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins
1985 2h 1m
★ 6.3
"Fred Ward. Okay. The time writer. Remo Williams? — Chuck identifies Fred Ward from the movie Remo Williams and mentions a pin gun scene." — Chuck

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