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Unravel the complexities of true crime through the insightful lens of "The Philosophy of Crime," an annual podcast series expertly hosted by James Renner, a distinguished journalist and acclaimed author renowned for his deep dives into the enigmatic world of unsolved mysteries. This podcast stands at the crossroads of classical philosophy and the compelling questions that fuel our fascination with true crime. Across six thought-provoking episodes released once a year, James explores the fundamental inquiries haunting the human psyche: What drives our obsession with true crime stories? Are lie detectors a reliable tool in the quest for truth? How does diplomatic immunity intersect with justice? "The Philosophy of Crime" is more than a podcast; it's a philosophical exploration that seeks to illuminate the darkest aspects of human curiosity and societal norms. Each season, James Renner blends philosophical theories with real-world cases, offering listeners a unique perspective on the moral dilemmas and ethical questions that lurk behind the headlines. From the effectiveness of lie detection to the intricacies of legal exemptions and the nature of obsession, this podcast is an essential listen for anyone intrigued by the philosophical dimensions of crime and justice. Tune in to "The Philosophy of Crime" for a yearly dose of compelling narratives and enlightening discussions that promise to challenge your views, provoke thought, and deepen your understanding of the philosophical underpinnings of true crime. #truecrimepodcast #jamesrenner #philosophypodcast #philosophyofcrime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Unravel the complexities of true crime through the insightful lens of "The Philosophy of Crime," an annual podcast series expertly hosted by James Renner, a distinguished journalist and acclaimed author renowned for his deep dives into the enigmatic world of unsolved mysteries. This podcast stands at the crossroads of classical philosophy and the compelling questions that fuel our fascination with true crime. Across six thought-provoking episodes released once a year, James explores the fundamental inquiries haunting the human psyche: What drives our obsession with true crime stories? Are lie detectors a reliable tool in the quest for truth? How does diplomatic immunity intersect with justice? "The Philosophy of Crime" is more than a podcast; it's a philosophical exploration that seeks to illuminate the darkest aspects of human curiosity and societal norms. Each season, James Renner blends philosophical theories with real-world cases, offering listeners a unique perspective on the moral dilemmas and ethical questions that lurk behind the headlines. From the effectiveness of lie detection to the intricacies of legal exemptions and the nature of obsession, this podcast is an essential listen for anyone intrigued by the philosophical dimensions of crime and justice. Tune in to "The Philosophy of Crime" for a yearly dose of compelling narratives and enlightening discussions that promise to challenge your views, provoke thought, and deepen your understanding of the philosophical underpinnings of true crime. #truecrimepodcast #jamesrenner #philosophypodcast #philosophyofcrime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Bonus Episode: The Premiere of Syynth Sleuths!

1/23/2024
Each week, journalist James Renner and A.I. cohost Sky ponder the nature of consciousness while investigating the world's most confounding unsolved mysteries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:38:47

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606: The Boogeyman Effect

10/26/2023
When a new serial killer is caught, police have the tendency to try to blame them for every other murder in the vicinity. Why is it easier for us to believe in one Boogeyman rather than several? Covered topics: Sam Little, Arie Kruglanski, Donna Webster, Edward Wayne Edwards, Rex Heuermann, Stoicism, Marcus Aurelius Further Reading: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meditations https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcus_Aurelius https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stoicism https://www.orionphilosophy.com/stoic-blog/4-stoic-life-lessons-to-manage-fear https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Edwards_(serial_killer) https://www.greatfallstribune.com/story/news/local/2016/01/26/avery-case-great-falls-ties/79376778/ https://www.newyorker.com/tech/annals-of-technology/why-we-need-answers https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/15/us/btk-daughter-dennis-rader-kerri-rawson.html https://clevelandmagazine.com/in-the-cle/the-read/articles/in-the-shadows https://www.cleveland19.com/2019/10/11/akron-mother-murdered-was-victim-serial-killer-samuel-little/ https://www.themarshallproject.org/2023/05/29/texas-ranger-serial-killer-samuel-little https://www.thecut.com/2018/12/how-serial-killer-samuel-little-was-caught.html https://www.oxygen.com/catching-a-serial-killer-sam-little/crime-news/worst-serial-killer-history-samuel-little-confessions https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samuel_Little https://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/samuel-little-most-prolific-serial-killer-in-us-history-100619 https://www.dps.texas.gov/coldCase/Home/Details/197 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:20:45

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605: Why Are Drugs Illegal?

10/24/2023
Why are some drugs illegal and others are not? Learn the sordid history of the War on Drugs and why it doesn't work. Covered topics: Allen Russell, Harrison Narcotics Tax Act of 1914, War on Drugs, Magic mushrooms, John Stuart Mill, Rick Doblin Further Reading: https://www.prisonpolicy.org/graphs/pie2023_drugs.html https://www.prisonpolicy.org/reports/pie2023.html https://apnews.com/article/mississippi-0e463c390bedc7f6b25fb7e54b955b74 https://atlantablackstar.com/2022/07/03/the-travesty-of-it-all-court-upholds-mississippi-mans-life-sentence-for-1-5-ounce-of-marijuana-possession-and-his-case-is-not-an-anomaly/ https://lawliberty.org/the-simple-truth-about-j-s-mills-simple-truth/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Stuart_Mill https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/On_Liberty https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_on_drugs https://www.aclu.org/report/report-war-marijuana-black-and-white https://www.cato.org/commentary/us-prisons-thriving-jim-crow-marijuana-arrests# https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWrbUwNGoWc https://fee.org/articles/how-15-ounces-of-marijuana-landed-this-man-a-life-long-prison-sentence/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=haT4FrOYPtk https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/On_Truth_and_Lies_in_a_Nonmoral_Sense Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:22:52

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604: Why Do Innocent People Confess to Murders They Did Not Commit?

10/19/2023
What causes an innocent person to confess to a crime they didn't commit? Learn how prosecutors use false confessions to inflate their victories. Covered topics: confessions, Stephanie Crowe, the Reid technique, Great Fire of London, John Mark Karr, Brendan Dassey, Friedrich Nietzsche, On Truth and Lies in a Nonmoral Sense, Kevin Young Further Reading: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Stephanie_Crowe https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/False_confession https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reid_technique https://www.injusticeanywhere.net/exonerated-michael-crowe/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Fire_of_London https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_JonBen%C3%A9t_Ramsey https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiwi6PBUPO8 https://www.themarginalian.org/2018/03/26/nietzsche-on-truth-and-lies-in-a-nonmoral-sense/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9ZeaaWX79c Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:21:01

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603: Psychopaths and the Bicameral Mind

10/17/2023
A new theory on consciousness may explain why psychopaths hear voices telling them to kill. Covered topics: Son of Sam, the bicameral mind, Julian Jaynes, The Origin of Consciousness in the Breakdown of the Bicameral Mind, Jared Lee Loughner, Herbert Mullin Further Reading: https://embryo.asu.edu/pages/roger-sperrys-split-brain-experiments-1959-1968 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F30Jykk8z0E https://www.forensicscolleges.com/blog/resources/dangerous-minds-criminal-mental-illness https://www.treatmentadvocacycenter.org/evidence-and-research/learn-more-about/3627 https://www.ranker.com/list/people-driven-insane-by-voices-in-their-heads/jacob-shelton https://news.stanford.edu/2014/07/16/voices-culture-luhrmann-071614/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julian_Jaynes http://maamodt.asp.radford.edu/psyc%20405/serial%20killers/berkowitz,%20david.pdf https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Berkowitz https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qU1sDBU9Cs https://nypost.com/2016/07/17/i-survived-son-of-sams-murder-spree/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y50nsmUVeVU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:19:22

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602: Why Is Bail the Worst Idea Ever?

10/12/2023
In the United States, cash bail keeps hundreds of thousands of people behind bars, even when they are presumed to be innocent. Covered topics: Maurice Jimmerson, bail, bonds, Kalief Browder, liberty, Isaiah Berlin, positive liberty, negative liberty, Pretrial Fairness Act, Further Reading: https://www.walb.com/2021/01/04/murder-warrants-issued-albany-october-homicide/ https://www.walb.com/story/33773305/kennedy-sentenced-in-connection-with-drive-by-shooting/ https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/hung-jury-means-georgia-man-jailed-10-years-101651291 https://www.walb.com/2023/07/28/albany-shooting-victims-family-still-looking-justice-10-years-later/ https://wfxl.com/news/local/indictments-in-fatal-drive-by-shooting-involving-a-baby https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2023/04/26/georgia-man-behind-bars-10-years-still-waiting-his-day-court/ https://www.acluohio.org/en/news/brief-history-cash-bail https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalief_Browder https://www.nyclu.org/en/campaigns/facts-bail-reform https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbeseq/2021/10/01/money-bail-is-unjust-and-should-end/?sh=2dfa900b6f06 https://www.vera.org/news/new-yorkers-have-known-bail-doesnt-work-for-60-years-why-are-we-still-debating-it https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isaiah_Berlin https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Two_Concepts_of_Liberty https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCsfT2WsitE https://www.npr.org/2023/07/18/1188349005/illinois-ends-cash-bail-system-state-supreme-court https://www.aclu.org/news/criminal-law-reform/the-illinois-supreme-court-cash-bail-ruling-explained Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:24:23

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601: Does Diplomatic Immunity Get You Off?

10/10/2023
Diplomatic immunity keeps our government agents safe while working in foreign countries. But is it fair? Covered topics: Diplomatic immunity, Harry Dunn, Anne Sacoolas, Terrence Karamba, Erick Bairnals, egalitarianism, John Rawls, A Theory of Justice, Murray Rothbard Further Reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQ12rs5vVWU https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/egalitarianism/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egalitarianism https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-63130660 https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-62648162 https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11520135/Harry-Dunns-cowardly-killer-Anne-Sacoolas-refuses-answer-questions-refusing-fly-UK.html https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTR3pGFKo/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murray_Rothbard#cite_note-Boettke_Nomos-103 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuDC7YOj4_w Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:20:22

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Bonus: True Crime This Week

8/26/2022
A bonus episode for your listening pleasure. I started a new podcast, True Crime This Week. It's a wrap-up of all the major true crime news you may have missed this last week. Check it out every Friday morning, where ever you get your podcasts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:30:14

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506: The Most Difficult Case - No Body Homicides

5/25/2022
The most difficult case to bring to trial is a no-body homicide, which is why it so rarely happens. We dive deep into the history of such cases and the very nature of doubt. Covered topics: Alissa Turney, Michael Turney, Sarah Turney, Archibald Fisher, No-Body Homicide, Pyrrho, Pyrrhonism aIW5G9PJEoqOzi7U49K8 Further Reading: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epistemology https://ir.lawnet.fordham.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=3917&context=flr https://leb.fbi.gov/articles/featured-articles/no-body-homicide-cases-a-practical-approach https://www.nobodycases.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_murder_convictions_without_a_body#United_States https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_Y3utIeTPg https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/arts/alissa-turney-sarah-turney-voices-for-justice-podcast-phoenix-paradise-valley-tik-tok-11482721 https://thehueandcry.com/alissa-turney https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/sister-alissa-turney-who-disappeared-last-day-school-phoenix-arizona-n1231014 https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/567418/time-abraham-lincoln-stopped-murder-trial-its-tracks https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/skepticism/#PyrrSkep https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DsTWlKgXniw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_SAocFtlio https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denialism https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyrrho https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyrrhonism Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:22:25

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505: Help, I Still Don't Understand Money Laundering!

5/18/2022
What is money laundering? And why does the government look the other way? Covered topics: Money laundering; Al Capone; Ozark; Paul Manafort; Hedonism; Marquis de Sade; Sadism R4w6hEsxS3KWP6uFKH9c Further reading: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/502449/myth-how-al-capone-gave-us-term-money-laundering https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prohibition_in_the_United_States https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Capone#Tax_evasion https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Money_laundering https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2018/02/27/paul-manafort-was-stupid-or-unlucky-most-money-launderers-get-away-with-it-217090/ https://theintercept.com/2017/10/30/paul-manafort-money-laundering-scheme-was-identified-months-ago/ https://www.artandobject.com/news/how-money-laundering-works-art-world https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/money-finance/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marquis_de_Sade https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hedonism Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:17:41

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504: School Shooters and Toxic Masculinity

5/11/2022
What is the connection between school shootings in the United States and toxic masculinity? Is there a way to end school shootings? Covered Topics: School shootings; Toxic masculinity, Sandy Hook, Adam Lanza, Douglas Kellner, Seung-Hui Cho Further Reading: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/marriage-equals/202008/masculinity-is-there-really-crisis https://www.fastcompany.com/90696368/i-guess-we-have-to-talk-about-the-masculinity-crisis-in-america-again https://www.huffpost.com/entry/conversation-with-philoso_b_95530 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/school-shootings-this-year-how-many-and-where/2021/03 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhtfQqKh7dE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvnZBVe4950 https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2466582/Sandy-Hook-school-shooting-Jesse-Lewis-6-killed-telling-classmates-run.html https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2014/03/17/the-reckoning Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:22:11

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503: The Alford Plea – Pleading Guilty When You’re Innocent

5/4/2022
The Alford Plea provides a way for a defended to plead guilty while maintaining their innocence. Should this be allowed in criminal court? Where did it come from? Who benefits? Covered Topics: The West Memphis 3, Henry Alford, Act Utilitarianism, Jeremy Benthem Further Reading: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alford_plea https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Memphis_Three#Release https://www.reuters.com/article/us-crime-westmemphis3-arkansas/after-18-years-west-memphis-3-go-free-on-plea-deal-idUSTRE77I54A20110819 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Utilitarianism#Utility_ignores_justice https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVltykvceWw https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeremy_Bentham https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Act_utilitarianism https://www.supremecourt.gov/pdfs/transcripts/1970/70-14_10-14-1970.pdf https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KG3zGzY2hsk https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Carolina_v._Alford https://www.delgazette.com/opinion/24467/david-hejmanowski-the-lasting-legacy-of-henry-alford https://www.oxygen.com/crime-time/then-now-the-west-memphis-three Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:20:29

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502: Does Reward Money Ever Help Solve Cold Cases?

4/27/2022
Does reward money help solve cold cases? When did we start offering money for tips? Is there a better way? Cover topics: Whitey Bulger, F.B.I. Top Ten, Little Crow, Action Theory, Donald Davidson, Maura Murray Further Reading: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2047126/Anna-Bjornsdottir--2m-Whitey-Bulger-FBI-tipster-Miss-Iceland.html https://www.quora.com/What-was-the-highest-reward-ever-paid-to-a-person-by-the-United-States-government-for-a-wanted-criminal https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whitey_Bulger#Capture https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-27763842 https://law.jrank.org/pages/9869/Reward.html https://www.npr.org/2019/09/17/761183202/do-cash-rewards-for-crime-tips-work https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2021/nov/13/you-just-dont-know-whos-going-to-come-forward-why-do-police-offer-rewards https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bounty_(reward) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FBI_Ten_Most_Wanted_Fugitives https://www.huffpost.com/entry/the-history-of-the-most-wanted-poster_b_5851ba70e4b0865ab9d4e8d7 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRaVnn0vxEY https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/action/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Davidson_(philosopher) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Action_theory_(philosophy) https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/davidson/ https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-27763842 https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2021/nov/13/you-just-dont-know-whos-going-to-come-forward-why-do-police-offer-rewards Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:21:53

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501: How Can Lawyers Defend Guilty People?

4/20/2022
How can lawyers defend guilty people? Is it ethical to help someone stay out of jail if you know they're guilty? Covered Topics: Susan Smith, Judy Clarke, Trial by Ordeal, Juan Catalan, J. L. Mackie, Moral Nihilism, Isabelle Coutant-Peyre, Further Reading: https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2017/sep/29/larry-david-long-shot-how-curb-your-enthusiasm-saved-a-man-from-death-row https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Powell_v._Alabama https://www.stcl.edu/blog/due-process-is-no-mere-technicality-even-for-the-most-obviously-guilty-defendant/ https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/epistemic-paradoxes/#MenParInqPuzAboGaiKno https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_eikWXzBU0 https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2015/09/14/the-worst-of-the-worst https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susan_Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:24:01

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Bonus: Little Liars Everywhere - Four murders, two false confessions, one meddling cop.

9/14/2021
This is a special, bonus episode of The Philosophy of Crime. It's a piece of long-form journalism I wrote about a man named Donny Soke, who I met while researching the unsolved murder of Lisa Pruett. Donny is serving a 888-year prison sentence for murders he did not commit. Please listen to his story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:39:11

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406: Killer Art, Or How to Love Thriller While Still Hating Michael Jackson

6/8/2021
What happens to the art when an artist becomes a criminal? Can we still enjoy a good song written by a maniac? Or does that make us enablers? Covered Topics: Michael Jackson, John Landis, Thriller, David Foster Wallace, Roland Barthes, Death of the Author, Hitler, John Wayne Gacy Further Reading: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2013/nov/21/michael-jackson-thriller-changed-music-videos https://www.vox.com/culture/2018/10/11/17933686/me-too-separating-artist-art-johnny-depp-woody-allen-michael-jackson-louis-ck https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2018/05/the-world-still-spins-around-male-genius/559925/ https://www.grunge.com/115638/respected-writers-actually-terrible-people/ https://www.grunge.com/115638/respected-writers-actually-terrible-people/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeF6O6E9RQ8 https://observer.com/2018/10/serial-killer-art-lucrative-charles-manson-richard-ramirez/ https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2009/apr/29/hitler-painting-art https://www.dailyartmagazine.com/art-hitler/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:22:40

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405: Renner's 2nd Law of True Crime Dynamics

6/1/2021
For every tragedy, there exists an equal an opposite moment of grace. What is going on here? And what does it say about humanity? Covered Topics: Harvey Weinstein, Woody Allen, Ronan Farrow, Karma, Ka Like a Wheel, Amber Hagerman, Rae-Leigh Bradbury, Amber Alert, Karen Perez, Tim Miller, Texas EquuSearch, Adam Walsh, America’s Most Wanted, Otis Toole, Werhner von Braun, Martin Bryant, DJ Grandmaster Caz, Mr. Rogers Further Reading: https://www.insider.com/good-things-because-of-bad-things-2018-3#the-outcome-amber-alerts-were-born-14 https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/my-father-woody-allen-danger-892572 https://www.newyorker.com/news/news-desk/from-aggressive-overtures-to-sexual-assault-harvey-weinsteins-accusers-tell-their-stories https://www.dallasnews.com/news/crime/2021/01/13/25-years-after-amber-hagermans-kidnapping-heres-why-detectives-stay-hopeful-for-a-breakthrough-in-her-case/ https://amber-ic.org/news/amber-alerts-1000th-successful-recovery/ https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/college-game-plan/first-child-rescued-amber-alert-heading-college-n759736 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amber_alert#Namesake https://www.missingkids.org/content/dam/missingkids/pdfs/amber/2019%20Annual%20AMBER%20Report%20and%20Map%20Final.pdf https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2016/06/03/i-dont-want-to-die-cellphone-audio-captures-teens-sexual-assault-and-murder-prosecutors-say/ https://texasequusearch.org/category/cases/located/found-by-txeq/ https://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/seeking-information-in-unsolved-killing-fields-murders-091819 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:25:54

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404: Should We Defund the Police?

5/25/2021
What do we mean when we say we want to defund the police? Also, who came up with the idea of police originally, and how are they supposed to act? Covered topics: George Floyd, Derek Chauvin, Robert Peel, Peelian Principles, Rover’s Morning Glory, Steven Kinas, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Social Contract, Mariame Kaba Further Reading: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Police https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnxlq5XQMkg https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peelian_principles https://www.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2014/04/23/anger-managed-the-copy-who-arrested-rover-has-a-history-of-violence-and-plenty-to-say-about-that-july-fourth-night https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_contract https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2020/06/police-abolitionist-lessons-for-america.html https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/defund-the-police-1007254/ https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/12/opinion/sunday/floyd-abolish-defund-police.html http://aworldwithoutpolice.org/ https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/10/opinion/defund-police-floyd-protests.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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403: Tried As an Adult, Still a Kid

5/18/2021
The United States is one of only a few countries that has executed children in modern times. In some states, teens are still regularly tried as adults for serious crimes. But should we actually be raising the age of culpability? Covered Topics: Sean Sellers, Age of Culpability, Lionel Tate, Christopher Pittman, Juvenile Court, Aristotle, Gideon Yaffe, Raise the Age, Mark Wahlberg Further Reading: http://www.clarkprosecutor.org/html/death/US/sellers512.htm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sean_Sellers#cite_note-Devil-4 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capital_punishment_for_juveniles_in_the_United_States https://eji.org/news/13-states-lack-minimum-age-for-trying-kids-as-adults/ https://www.ncsl.org/research/civil-and-criminal-justice/juvenile-age-of-jurisdiction-and-transfer-to-adult-court-laws.aspx https://www.americanbar.org/groups/public_interest/child_law/resources/child_law_practiceonline/child_law_practice/vol-34/august-2015/understanding-the-adolescent-brain-and-legal-culpability/ https://humanimpact.org/hipprojects/juvenile-injustice-charging-youth-as-adults-is-ineffective-biased-and-harmful/ http://www.faqs.org/childhood/Ar-Bo/Aristotle-384-322-B-C-E.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5kBQb-QftQ https://newrepublic.com/article/138133/25-year-olds-tried-juveniles Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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402: What Are Grand Juries and Why Do They Need To Go?

5/11/2021
It's 2021 and we still have secret courts in the United States. What are Grand Juries anyway? How do they work? What are they for? And why are they the worst? Covered Topics: Breonna Taylor, Grand Juries, Sol Wachtler, Karl Popper, Plato, George Schwartz, Social Contract, George Soros, Tamir Rice Further Reading: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/20/us/breonna-taylor-grand-jury.html https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/29/us/breonna-taylor-grand-jurors/index.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDaNU7yDnsc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7thxae0AFM https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/30/us/breonna-taylor-police-killing.html http://www.ephemerajournal.org/contribution/open-source-open-government-critique-open-politics-0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDrTkvFB6Zk https://www.businessinsider.com/ohio-prosecutor-tamir-rice-said-to-be-trying-to-lose-2015-12 https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-us-canada-30220700 https://abcnews.go.com/US/tamir-rice-case-prosecutor-abused-manipulated-grand-jury/story?id=35979452 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/breonna-taylor-grand-juror-homicide-charges-police-mistakes/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:27:58

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