John J. Lennon
Contributing editor and author reporting from Sing Sing Correctional Facility; discusses his book The Tragedy of True Crime and how true-crime storytelling affects incarcerated people and public perception.
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Oct 17, 2025 • 51min
Big Tech is Silencing the ICE Watchers. Plus, Why a Scholar of Antifa Fled the Country.
Joseph Cox, an investigative reporter and co-founder of 404 Media, reveals how tech giants are removing apps documenting ICE activities, discussing the implications for future accountability. Mark Bray, a historian known for his work on Antifa, shares his harrowing experience of being doxxed, leading him to flee the country amidst a smear campaign. John J. Lennon, an editor and author from Sing Sing, critiques true crime narratives and their impact on public perception of incarcerated individuals, advocating for more nuanced storytelling.
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Oct 8, 2025 • 24min
What's Wrong with True Crime?
John J. Lennon, a contributing editor at Esquire and author serving time at Sing Sing, dives into the dark allure of true crime. He reflects on his own experience appearing in a documentary and critiques the genre's good vs. evil narrative, arguing it fuels societal fears. Lennon discusses how immersive literary approaches differ from sensational TV, even as he shares the transformative narratives of inmates. With a focus on remorse and accountability, he challenges media portrayals and explores the emotional toll of crime on both victims and perpetrators.
