Open to Debate

#104 - Should We Abolish the Death Penalty?

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Apr 22, 2015
Exploring the complex debates surrounding the death penalty, the podcast discusses issues such as the flaws in the criminal justice system, racial and class biases in sentencing, the financial implications of capital punishment, and the role of the death penalty in advancing public safety. The speakers make strong arguments against the death penalty, highlighting the risks of executing innocent people, the lack of evidence for its deterrent effect, and the high error rate in convicting innocent individuals.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Introduction of Guests and Opening Statements
02:24 • 3min
3
Arguments Against the Death Penalty
05:54 • 21min
4
Comparing States, Racial Bias, and International Perspective on the Death Penalty
26:39 • 10min
5
The High Costs of the Death Penalty
36:51 • 2min
6
The Debate on Prison and Punishment
38:27 • 9min
7
Conclusion of the Debate and Announcement of the Final Vote Results
47:48 • 3min