Episode 27 - Book Report: Rest is Resistance by Tricia Hersey
First episode of season 3! Today I talk about the quick yet powerful read called Rest is Resistance by Tricia Hersey. In a capitalist society, our worth is measured by our productivity. Unfortunately...
8 Juni 202358min
Episode 26 - Part Six: How Do Criminal Courts Work?
Today we continue exploring how criminal courts work. We start by building off of last episode's discussion about the prohibitive cost of jail/prison phone calls with good news that Minnesota is makin...
27 Maj 202330min
Episode 25 - Some Basics about Immigration in the US
Immigration has been in the news a lot lately and the usual fear mongering about the southern border seems to be everywhere. To help understand what’s actually happening, I interview immigration lawye...
19 Maj 20231h 6min
Episode 24 - Book Report: Leaving Isn't The Hardest Thing by Lauren Hough
Today's episode is another in the Book Report series. I review this memoir composed of a series of essays. Ever wondered what it’s like to grow up in a cult? Be a cable guy? Be gay in the army? Go to ...
30 Apr 202315min
Episode 23 - Public Corruption
You may have seen headlines about a corruption scandal involving Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. I explore. You may not have heard about another corruption scandal concerning former Brazilian p...
23 Apr 202359min
Episode 22 - Some Genuinely Good News About Criminal Justice
Some positive criminal justice news today! Expansion of voting rights for people with felony convictions in New Mexico Expansion of voting rights for people with felony convictions in Minnesota The Se...
16 Apr 202315min
Episode 21 - Part Five: How Do Criminal Courts Work?
In this episode, we talk about plea bargaining and how expensive it is to stay in jail. Read the Prison Policy Initiative's report on how jails and prisons across the country are privatizing (read $$$...
10 Apr 202329min
Episode 20 - Book Report: You Can't Be Serious by Kal Penn
I'm starting a new series called Book Report, where I share books I've read/listened to and liked enough to recommend to listeners. This memoir, You Can't Be Serious, is a funny and touching look into...
3 Apr 202316min
