Liliana Segura
Senior reporter who covers criminal justice and capital punishment with decades of experience, contributing reporting and analysis on executions and death penalty policy in this conversation.
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Dec 11, 2025 • 42min
Understanding the Death Penalty: Malcolm Gladwell on The Intercept Briefing
Malcolm Gladwell, renowned writer and journalist, joins Liliana Segura, a seasoned criminal justice reporter, to explore the intricacies of the death penalty. They discuss the troubling rise in executions in America, linking it to political dynamics and cultural vengeance. Gladwell highlights how execution practices mask cruelty under a veneer of medical professionalism, while Segura connects historical patterns of execution methods to racial narratives and institutional indifference. Their eye-opening conversation sheds light on the moral implications and emotional toll of capital punishment.
Jun 6, 2022 • 26min
Innocence is not enough
Liliana Segura, an investigative reporter at The Intercept, dives deep into the harrowing case of Barry Jones, a man exonerated of murder yet still facing execution. She discusses the shocking Supreme Court ruling that limits defendants' rights, emphasizing how wrongful convictions can lead to the death penalty. Segura reveals the failures of the legal system that left Jones fighting for justice after being wrongfully convicted. The conversation unveils the intricate challenges of navigating legal representation, highlighting the urgent need for reform.
