Nick Wallis

Nick Wallis, an esteemed journalist and author of "The Great Post Office Scandal," shares his harrowing insights into one of the UK’s gravest miscarriages of justice. He discusses the profound implications of a faulty computer system that wrongfully accused many sub-postmasters. Wallis highlights the ongoing struggles for compensation and sheds light on racial biases that exacerbated the scandal. He also reflects on the emotional toll of reporting such traumatic stories and the complexities of truth in high-profile legal cases, making for a compelling and thought-provoking conversation.

Explore the British Post Office fiasco with Nick Wallis, Adam Grant, and Tony Moore. They discuss false confessions, aggressive litigation, and challenges with redress. They also highlight the power of docudramas and the impact of psychological safety in the workplace. Discover the lack of transparency and accountability in government systems, and the importance of storytelling to generate public attention and consequences. They further delve into the perceptions of welfare recipients and the need for a positive institutional culture.

Former journalists and key figures in the Post Office scandal discuss the delayed attention it received, the role of drama and journalism in uncovering the scandal, the issues with the Horizon Computer System, the challenges faced in getting the story recognized, and the importance of media coverage and public engagement.