Shannon Lynch, a podcast producer and host at the New America Foundation, joins to discuss the history and significance of presidential pardons. They delve into the controversial nature of pardons, often linked to self-serving motives, while exploring how they can also rectify historical injustices. Lynch highlights the heartbreaking case of eight wrongfully imprisoned men in Washington, D.C., emphasizing the ongoing fight for their pardons. The conversation raises vital questions about justice, accountability, and the complex dynamics surrounding wrongful convictions.