“There’s no good way to kill somebody”: what the death penalty looks like in America

Elizabeth Bruenig, a staff writer at The Atlantic, shares her haunting insights from witnessing five executions, including two failed attempts. She delves into the emotional and ethical complexities of the death penalty in America, contrasting it with humane practices in euthanasia. Bruenig discusses her personal connection as a relative of a murder victim and the moral dilemmas that arise from capital punishment. The conversation raises crucial questions about justice, mercy, and the changing landscape of public opinion on this divisive issue.