A man who was wrongfully convicted, who now works as a lawyer helping other people like him, wrote a book about what happened, and shares the experience with us. Then a journalism and mass communication professor discusses the origins and trajectories of political memes including one currently making the rounds as code for a vulgar anti-Joe Biden message.
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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.
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The rise of the phrase 'Let's Go Brandon,' and its political implications
Political opponents have popularized the phrase “Let’s Go Brandon” as a code to insult President Biden. We explore the rise of the phrase and the impact these types of viral political messages have.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Producer
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Jarrett Adams Guest
- Mike Wagner Guest
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