Redemptive Justice with Bryan Stevenson

In the premiere of Season 2, DA Boudin and Rachel explore the state of criminal justice one year after the murder of George Floyd with special guest Bryan Stevenson, founder and Executive Director of the Equal Justice Initiative and the author of "Just Mercy."  It's a powerful conversation about the importance of truth-telling and accountability to achieve redemption and healing. Mr. Stevenson also discusses the death penalty, police accountability, and the future of reforms--and the role of prosecutors to effecting change.   Further readings and information: Link to purchase Just Mercy Link to Just Mercy film Website for the National Memorial for Peace and Justice and the Legacy Museum Equal Justice Initiative website Link to EJI report, Reconstruction in America Washington Post Magazine March 2021 interview, "The author of 'Just Mercy' says we've made talking about race political--and that has to change" New Yorker interview with Mr. Stevenson in June of 2020 on the protests resulting from George Floyd's murder Interview on CNN in January of 2021 reacting to federal executions under Trump administration HBO documentary on Bryan Stevenson and EJI Ted Talk from 2016, "The Urgent Need for Reconciliation" Ted Talk from 2012, "We Need to Talk About an Injustice" New York Magazine 2019 interview, "Bryan Stevenson on His 'Not Entirely Rational' Quest for Justice" Interview with Oprah Winfrey about the urgent need to end the death penalty