Nick Yarris
Exonerated death row inmate who spent 22 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit. Author of 'The Fear of 13'.
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May 24, 2023 • 1h 17min
S2 Ep9: I Was Innocent But Spent 22 Years On Death Row
Nick Yarris survived 22 years on death row for a crime he didn't commit. He talks about his terrifying experiences inside, including meeting Ted Bundy and 'Gladiator Matches'. He became the first death row prisoner to use DNA to prove his innocence.
Jun 17, 2020 • 1h 11min
Episode 19 - Guest Nick Yarris on being on death row for 22 years for a crime he did not commit & how he used kindness as the ultimate healer
Nick Yarris, a writer and speaker wrongfully imprisoned on death row for 22 years, shares his harrowing journey from despair to hope. He discusses using kindness and neuroplasticity to reclaim his life amidst brutality. Nick highlights the power of self-love and positive thinking in overcoming trauma, revealing personal insights about resilience. He also recounts the emotional battle to exonerate his friend Walter O'Grady and stresses the importance of compassion in healing and personal growth.
Jun 27, 2019 • 1h 3min
An Eye for an Eye?
Nick Yarris, an exonerated death row inmate and author, shares his harrowing journey of wrongful conviction and life on death row. Emily Bazelon, a criminal justice reform advocate, discusses systemic issues in capital punishment, including the biases affecting sentencing. Jeffrey Howard explores philosophical questions surrounding justice and the morality of execution. The trio debates whether the death penalty can ever be justified in a just society, revealing unsettling truths about race, wrongful convictions, and the complexities of justice.
