Adam Benforado

Former foreign policy advisor to President George W. Bush, Dan Senor, discusses the Israel-Gaza war. Drexel University Law Professor Adam Benforado talks about false memories, biases in police lineups, and lowering the voting age. They also delve into flaws in the legal education system, flawed eyewitness identification, investing in children, and the healing power of comedy.

Adam Benforado, a law professor and author focused on children’s rights, discusses the flaws of the U.S. legal system. He reveals how cognitive biases affect judges and the myth of objectivity in courtrooms. Benforado argues for a shift from punitive to preventive measures for youth, highlighting the damaging effects of parental incarceration. He contrasts the experiences of affluent, overparented children with those from marginalized backgrounds. Ultimately, he advocates for prioritizing children’s rights to create a more equitable future.

Adan chats with Adam Benforado, a law professor and advocate for children's rights, whose works like 'A Minor Revolution' tackle critical issues in the legal system. They discuss how psychology reshapes legal assumptions about children and the decline of child-centered reforms. Adam emphasizes the importance of prioritizing kids, revealing that many protections are more symbolic than effective. He also shares his vision for youth empowerment through initiatives like Minor Power, aimed at giving children a voice in policy decisions, while urging empathetic communication in advocacy.