In this episode we explore the work of Kristin Cuellar, the Executive Director of the Texas Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty.

She reflects on her journey into human rights advocacy, her decades-long fight against capital punishment, and her perspective on justice, reform, and the human cost of the death penalty.

Hosted by criminologists Dr. Rashaan DeShay and Dr. Katherine Polzer.

Edited and produced by Krystal Guerra.

Note: We have worked hard to ensure that all facts reported in this show are accurate. The views and opinions expressed by the individuals featured in this show are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the hosts.

In this episode we explore the work of Judge Brandon Birmingham, the presiding judge of the 292nd Judicial District Court in Dallas County.

He reflects on his career, the realities of prosecuting serious crimes, and his perspective on justice, accountability, and reform.

Hosted by criminologists Dr. Rashaan DeShay and Dr. Katherine Polzer.

Edited and produced by Krystal Guerra.

Note: We have worked hard to ensure that all facts reported in this show are accurate. The views and opinions expressed by the individuals featured in this show are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the hosts.

In this episode we explore the story of Mike Ware, the executive director of the Innocence Project of Texas.

He discusses his journey, the development of the Innocence Project of Texas, their process and his part in continuing to fight to free the wrongfully convicted.

Hosted by criminologists Dr. Rashaan DeShay and Dr. Katherine Polzer.

Edited and produced by Krystal Guerra.

Note: We have worked hard to ensure that all facts reported in this show are accurate. The views and opinions expressed by the individuals featured in this show are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the hosts.