The United States' history with the death penalty runs from colonial gallows to modern lethal injections. Under Trump's presidency, understanding history is more important than ever.

In this episode, we’re sitting down with William C. Anderson, the activist, writer, and author of "The Nation on No Map," to unpack why capital punishment still grips this nation and what’s at stake for us all.

To find out more about William and his work, please visit https://williamcanderson.info

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