We hear from the author of a new book bringing to light and documenting a specific type of wrongful conviction – those where no actual crime was committed. And we discuss the increase in shootings in Wisconsin and elsewhere around the U.S., and how we can think about preventing crime at the community level during this pandemic.
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How To Prevent No-Crime Wrongful Convictions
There have been many cases of people wrongfully convicted for crimes that others committed. We talk with a former public defender about a different kind of wrongful conviction — those in which there was actually no crime. And we look at ways to prevent those situations from happening.
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The Role Of Community Violence Prevention During A Nationwide Spike In Shootings
Cities around the country have seen a spike in deadly shootings this year, making violence prevention work as important as ever. We talk with a Madison activist about his work interrupting the cycle of violence, and what it takes to keep a community peaceful in the long term.
Episode Credits
- Kealey Bultena Host
- Judith Siers-Poisson Producer
- Dean Knetter Producer
- Jessica Henry Guest
- Sheri Carter Guest
- Anthony Cooper Guest
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