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The First Execution By Gas Chamber (1924)

Feb 11, 2024
In this episode, the podcast explores the adoption of gas chambers for capital punishment during the Progressive Era and its connection to marginalized communities. They discuss the efficiency vs. humanity debate surrounding gas chambers and the challenges and effectiveness of the first execution by gas chamber in 1924. The podcast also covers different execution methods, the emotional experience of being on death row, flaws in capital punishment, and historical events such as the Yalta agreement and the Cheney hunting incident.
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