28min chapter

The Reason Interview With Nick Gillespie cover image

Rachel Barkow: Did Trump and Biden Turn Pardons Into a Corrupt Joke?

The Reason Interview With Nick Gillespie

CHAPTER

The Misconceptions of Plea Bargaining and Incarceration

This chapter explores the flawed perceptions surrounding plea bargaining and its role in the criminal justice system, highlighting the pressure on innocent individuals to plead guilty. It critiques the evolution of plea deals and argues for a reassessment of Supreme Court cases that have legitimized coercive practices, ultimately questioning the fairness and effectiveness of current legal interpretations. The conversation also touches on issues of racial bias and the implications of the First Step Act, addressing the need for an equitable approach to justice.

00:00

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode