John Grisham

Join bestselling author John Grisham, known for his gripping legal thrillers, and Jim McCloskey, founder of Centurion Ministries dedicated to freeing the wrongly convicted, as they delve into the urgent issue of wrongful convictions. They share intense personal stories, including Ellen Reasonover's harrowing journey of 16 years in prison for a crime she didn’t commit. The conversation reveals the emotional and systemic challenges within the justice system, advocating for reform and highlighting the vital work of conviction integrity units in America.

36 authors, including Margaret Atwood and John Grisham, collaborate on a novel called 'Fourteen Days'. The podcast explores whether the book successfully works as a novel or falls more under the category of unrelated stories. The speakers express mixed feelings towards the book but appreciate some of the stories. They also discuss the reluctance to revisit COVID-related stories and share their thoughts on publishing experiments, biopics, films, and the disappearance of snow days due to virtual schooling.

Bestselling author of legal thrillers, John Grisham, discusses writing a follow-up to his hit 'The Firm' after three decades. He reflects on his advocacy work for wrongly convicted individuals and doubts about the jury system. Grisham also talks about the changes in Hollywood and managing a busy schedule while declining requests.