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.
Dov Charney is a prominent figure in the fashion industry, having founded American Apparel and later Los Angeles Apparel. However, there is no record of him publishing a book titled 'Dove Charney's Works'.
There and Back: Photographs from the Edge is a breathtaking collection of Jimmy Chin's photography, captured over twenty years during expeditions on all seven continents. The book includes stories of legendary adventurers and athletes, such as Alex Honnold and Conrad Anker, and offers insights into Chin's process of capturing stunning images in extreme conditions.
Extraordinary Women is a photographic collection by Tom Stoddart that showcases the courage and endurance of women in various global contexts, from war zones to everyday life. The book challenges typical narratives by focusing on the strength and agency of women often portrayed as vulnerable. It includes a foreword by Angelina Jolie and an essay by Marie Colvin.
Why is creativity vital? What is the nature of culture? And why is pursuing happiness futile?
Today we tackle this terrain and so much more in today’s rendition of ‘Roll On,’ wherein myself and my undefeated podcast co-pilot Adam Skolnick ‘get back’ to our original old school format.
Aside from serving as my magnanimous sidecar hype-beast, Adam Skolnick is an activist and veteran journalist best known as David Goggins’ Can’t Hurt Me, co-author. Adam writes about adventure sports, environmental issues, and civil rights for outlets such as The New York Times, Outside, ESPN, BBC, and Men’s Health. He is the author of One Breath and is currently using the ‘new dad’ excuse to avoid working on his novel.
Today’s discussion includes the following topics:
- Remembering British photojournalist Tom Stoddart & Australian swimmer Jason Plummer;
- The ascent of Norwegian triathlon dominance;
- The Kyle Rittenhouse and Ahmaud Arbery verdicts;
- Oscar Pistorius’ prison transfer & restorative justice;
- Lawsuits involving Tyson Foods and Impossible Foods;
- Toby Morse’s new children’s book ‘One Life One Chance’; and
- ‘The Beatles: Get Back’ & ‘The Velvet Underground; documentaries
As always, we close things out by taking a few listener questions. Today we answer:
- How do optimize your caloric intake for recovery when intermittent fasting?
- Is happiness something that can realistically be achieved?
- How do you draw a line between people-pleasing and living a life of service?
Thank you to Al from Washington D.C., Kendall from Boulder, Colorado, and Abby from Colorado for your questions. If you want your query discussed, drop it on our Facebook Page or better yet leave a voicemail at (424) 235-4626.
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Enjoy the show!
Peace + Plants,
Rich
The Rich Roll Podcast 
