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The death penalty — and the morality behind it — has long divided America. Joe Biden is the first sitting president in our nation’s history to openly oppose capital punishment. By comparison, his predecessor oversaw the executions of 13 people between July 2020 and the end of his tenure.
In light of the Department of Justice’s recent moratorium on federal executions, Jane and her guests question the morality of capital punishment through a religious lens. Elizabeth Bruenig, a staff writer at The Atlantic, is Roman Catholic and stands against it, while David French, the senior editor of The Dispatch, argues that there are situations where it is the only just form of punishment.
Mentioned in this episode:
“The Man I Saw Them Kill,” by Elizabeth Bruenig for The New York Times Opinion section in December 2020.
“Not That Innocent,” by Elizabeth Bruenig for The Atlantic in June 2021.
“The Death Penalty Helps Preserve the Dignity of Life,” by David French for National Review, published in August 2018.
(A full transcript of the episode will be available midday on the Times website.)
Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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The death penalty — and the morality behind it — has long divided America. Joe Biden is the first sitting president in our nation’s history to openly oppose capital punishment. By comparison, his predecessor oversaw the executions of 13 people between July 2020 and the end of his tenure.
In light of the Department of Justice’s recent moratorium on federal executions, Jane and her guests question the morality of capital punishment through a religious lens. Elizabeth Bruenig, a staff writer at The Atlantic, is Roman Catholic and stands against it, while David French, the senior editor of The Dispatch, argues that there are situations where it is the only just form of punishment.
Mentioned in this episode:
“The Man I Saw Them Kill,” by Elizabeth Bruenig for The New York Times Opinion section in December 2020.
“Not That Innocent,” by Elizabeth Bruenig for The Atlantic in June 2021.
“The Death Penalty Helps Preserve the Dignity of Life,” by David French for National Review, published in August 2018.
(A full transcript of the episode will be available midday on the Times website.)
Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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