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Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 337: Marc Bookman Examines the Death Penalty’s Politics, Failures and Enduring Appeal

By August 17, 2026

Marc Bookman, legal director of the Atlantic Center for Capital Representation, recently discussed capital punishment on Episode 337 of ‘Everyday Injustice.’ Bookman challenged the perception of a national death penalty resurgence, asserting its continued application is increasingly confined to a limited number of states. He also critiqued public opinion polling on capital punishment, specifically a Pew poll, for failing to present alternatives such as life without parole. Additionally, Bookman previewed his forthcoming novel, ‘Albert’s Time,’ which explores the ethical dimensions of capital punishment by confronting the execution of an undeniably guilty individual.

Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 336: When Bias Turns Innocence Into Guilt

By August 4, 2026

On a recent episode of Everyday Injustice, Valena Beety, a nationally recognized wrongful convictions litigator and law professor, discussed the influence of gender and sexuality stereotypes on the occurrence of wrongful convictions. Beety further explored themes from her new book, “Pink Crime,” which addresses the accelerating criminalization of motherhood, pregnancy, and queer identity, particularly following the Supreme Court’s reversal of Roe v. Wade.

Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 335: Iris Eytan on Prosecutorial Misconduct and the Fight for Accountability

By July 6, 2026

In Episode 335 of “Everyday Injustice,” veteran criminal defense attorney Iris Eytan discussed the significant structural failures within the American criminal legal system, specifically addressing the lack of meaningful accountability for prosecutorial misconduct. Eytan, founder of Protect Ethical Prosecutors, advocated for legislative and ballot measure reforms to permit wrongfully accused individuals to pursue civil claims against prosecutors in limited cases, asserting that such measures would deter misconduct and restore public confidence in the justice system.

Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 334: Trauma-Informed Criminal Defense with Attorney Ernie Stone

By June 9, 2026

Massachusetts criminal defense attorney Ernie Stone, featured on the ‘Everyday Injustice’ podcast, asserted that trauma-informed criminal defense is integral to effective legal representation. Stone emphasized that attorneys must comprehend how trauma shapes client communication, memory, decision-making, and trust. He further advocated for the integration of supportive services, arguing such measures are crucial for addressing the underlying causes of criminal behavior and represent a more humane and fiscally responsible approach than reliance on incarceration.

Podcast Exposes Justice System’s Criminalization of Abuse Survivors

By June 2, 2026

Journalist and author Justine van der Leun’s new book, “Unreasonable Women: Three Stories of Violence, Imprisonment and Extraordinary Survival,” examines the criminal legal system’s tendency to criminalize rather than protect survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse. Her investigation highlights instances where individuals, having endured significant abuse, face incarceration for acts committed within the context of their survival.

Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 332: Dr. Elizabeth Ostler Turns Family Tragedy into Theater and Advocacy

By May 26, 2026

Dr. Elizabeth Ostler, founder of the Communal Theater Company, addressed the forthcoming theatrical production “SisterPlay,” a work directly informed by the custodial death of her sister, Lisa, at the Salt Lake County Jail. Ostler detailed the process of translating this personal experience into a dramatic narrative, emphasizing its role in public discourse regarding incarceration and medical neglect.

Everyday Injustice Special Edition: DA Candidate Daniel Chung Targets ‘Corruption and Injustice’ in Santa Clara County

By May 18, 2026

A special edition of the Everyday Injustice podcast convened a discussion on wrongful convictions, prosecutorial misconduct, police accountability, and the future of criminal justice reform in California, featuring host David Greenwald, Ben Free Project founder Ben Frandsen, legal advocate Lydia Morgan, and Santa Clara County District Attorney candidate Daniel Chung. The dialogue centered on Chung’s campaign to unseat incumbent Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen and broader systemic failures within the criminal legal system.

Everyday Injustice Podcast Ep. 322: Oklahoma Survivors Act and the Fight over Trauma & Justice

By March 16, 2026

The Oklahoma Survivors Act was designed to allow courts to reconsider sentences for people whose crimes were directly connected to abuse they endured, but the law’s implementation has exposed deep resistance within the system, with prosecutors arguing the law could invite exaggerated claims of abuse and open the door for sentence reductions in violent felony cases.