I just binge listened the first two seasons.
The first season, focusing on Jacob Wetterling, was good radio but moved too slowly for my tastes. It could have been done in half the time, though someone listening week-by-week would perhaps require more reminders and recaps?
Same with the second season. I made it to Episode 4 before I felt I wasn't learning much new.
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While the investigation into the Wetterling case was heartbreaking, the real revelation was the abysmal percentage of which cases are solved by sheriff's departments. Especially rural departments. The cases get all the coverage but the true light needs to be shone on how bad (or good) these departments are at their jobs. Elected jobs no less.
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Another fine reason to support public radio and television!
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Kudos, from an old J-School grad!
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I appreciate the team's efforts in bringing to light WRONGS. I wish the team well and hope their work contributes to improving general conditions of everyone intersecting with justice system.
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These podcast will transform the justice system eventually.
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For another look at American justice, try the third season of “Serial.” The first episode gives a nuanced overview of America’s justice system. Highly recommend it.
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Speaking of the criminal justice system, how is it that Clarence Thomas has not been impeached?
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Good stuff. I wish I could edit like, like the word like out of my comments, because when like, I use like too much…
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An excellent PodCast! Rarely do you get such detailed insight to events. When you read about crimes in newspapers and on TV report you get such a superficial understanding of what actually happened, who the people involved are (to include law enforcement), and the issues leading up to and following an event. This then often leads to applying the wrong conclusions by the general public.
I've come to love many PodCasts because you're able to listen to a subject matter, uninterrupted and at length, with people who have a deeper understanding. I yearn for intelligent and considered conversation.
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