Cooking with potatoes, Wrongfully convicted man fighting for criminal justice reforms

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Jarrett Adams
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Jarrett Adams served 10 years in Wisconsin prisons for a crime he didn’t commit. We talk with him about his journey to becoming a lawyer and where he sees the need for change in the criminal justice system. Plus, a chef shares her favorite ways to use potatoes in the kitchen.

Featured in this Show

  • Food Friday: Potatoes at the dinner table

    Pass the spuds! We get some inspiration for preparing potatoes from a Vermont-based cookbook author and cooking coach.

  • Wrongfully convicted man's book traces his fight for justice for himself and others

    Jarrett Adams served ten years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit. After securing his release, he became a lawyer dedicated to overturning other wrongful convictions. He joins us to talk about putting his story into a new book, and how the criminal justice system needs to improve.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Tim Peterson Producer
  • Dean Knetter Producer
  • Molly Stevens Guest
  • Jarrett Adams Guest