Wrongfully convicted man fighting for criminal justice reforms, Good anxiety

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Jarrett Adams signs his name into the attorney book
Jarrett Adams signs his name into the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s official attorney book on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020, as Keith Findley looks on. Photo courtesy of Joi Adams

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.

Featured in this Show

  • 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.

  • 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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