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 changes in the criminal justice system. We also talk with a neuroscientist about why some anxiety can be good for us.
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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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Why some anxiety can be good for you
Anxiety can be difficult to recognize and cope with, but we experience it for a reason, our guest says. And that can actually have positive results for us, she says.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Producer
- Tim Peterson Producer
- Jarrett Adams Guest
- Wendy Suzuki Guest
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