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Mentioned in 7 episodes
Just Mercy
A Story of Justice and Redemption
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Just Mercy is a personal narrative by Bryan Stevenson that delves into his decades-long work with the Equal Justice Initiative, a nonprofit law office dedicated to defending marginalized Americans.
The book centers around the case of Walter McMillan, a black man falsely accused and sentenced to death for the murder of a white woman in Alabama.
Stevenson recounts the systemic injustices, racial biases, and legal battles involved in McMillan's case, as well as other cases of clients he has represented.
The book highlights the flaws in the U.S.
criminal justice system, particularly its treatment of people of color and the poor, and advocates for compassion and mercy in the pursuit of true justice.
The book centers around the case of Walter McMillan, a black man falsely accused and sentenced to death for the murder of a white woman in Alabama.
Stevenson recounts the systemic injustices, racial biases, and legal battles involved in McMillan's case, as well as other cases of clients he has represented.
The book highlights the flaws in the U.S.
criminal justice system, particularly its treatment of people of color and the poor, and advocates for compassion and mercy in the pursuit of true justice.
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Mentioned in 7 episodes
Mentioned as an example of long-term impatience for justice, working to release wrongly sentenced inmates.
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Jay Shetty and recommended for its portrayal of racial injustice in the American legal system.
Jay Shetty and recommended for its portrayal of racial injustice in the American legal system.
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Mentioned by Srini Rao in relation to a discussion about the criminal justice system and its impact on individuals.
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Jenna Fischer , who was reading it while preparing for the episode and found it relevant to the discussion of racial bias in the criminal justice system.
Jenna Fischer , who was reading it while preparing for the episode and found it relevant to the discussion of racial bias in the criminal justice system.
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Mentioned by Sen. Cory Booker while discussing the need for criminal justice reform and addressing wrongful convictions.
An “uncomfortable” conversation with Cory Booker
Mentioned by Steve Kerr in relation to the social justice initiatives of the NBA Coaches Association.
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Chris Capossela as a book that tells a story of a single human person as the hero and their journey in life, also telling the story of the criminal justice system in America.
Chris Capossela as a book that tells a story of a single human person as the hero and their journey in life, also telling the story of the criminal justice system in America.
Inside the Mind of a Modern Leader | Micsoroft CMO, Chris Capossela
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Jonathan Lavine as a book that deeply impacted him, highlighting the injustices within the American justice system.
Jonathan Lavine as a book that deeply impacted him, highlighting the injustices within the American justice system.
Jonathan S. Lavine on Private Equity Investing (Podcast)
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Shaheer Dowd while discussing the complexities of separating art from the artist and the importance of considering the totality of a person's life.
Shaheer Dowd while discussing the complexities of separating art from the artist and the importance of considering the totality of a person's life.
Ep 200: Separating Art from Artists
Mentioned by Reginald Dwayne Betts as a book chronicling the pursuit of justice for a man on death row.
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