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A place where I host conversations with people who have been impacted by wrongful convictions - sometimes this is an exoneree, a family member of an exoneree, a justice official, a filmmaker, a student...I'm really open to speaking with anyone because I think we all have such interesting and unique perspectives to bring around this issue in an effort to challenge assumptions, surface uncomfortable truths, and foster critical thinking about how justice is pursued and portrayed.
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The Thing About Witch Hunts

Josh Hutchinson and Sarah Jack

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The Thing About Witch Hunts is the podcast of historical witch trials and modern-day violent witchcraft persecution. From the Salem Witch Trials to the ramifications of today's harmful practices related to accusations of witchcraft and ritual attacks, The Thing About Witch Hunts covers it all. Tune in today to find out why The Thing About Witch Hunts is an essential podcast for everyone interested in this intriguing subject. #history #witchcraft #SalemWitchTrials #witchhunt
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In the mid-1970s, the Republican Party looked on the verge of self-destruction. Until 1976. A political earthquake: A cutthroat, razor-close, deeply personal battle for the Republican nomination, and the party's identity. It resurrected the GOP, remade it as a conservative party, and pulled the country sharply to the right. Landslide is the story of the closest presidential primary race in American history, what followed, and how it reshaped the political parties — opening the partisan rifts ...
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Since its founding in 1967, The Fortune Society has been a leading organization in New York City for criminal legal system reform and alternatives to incarceration. Now, we’re proud to announce the launch of The Reentry Reality Check, a new podcast hosted by David Rothenberg, founder of The Fortune Society,that highlights powerful stories from formerly incarcerated individuals, advocates, and community leaders working to transform the criminal legal system and rebuild lives after prison.
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Welcome to Naval Aviation Ready Room Podcast, where the stories, leadership, and innovations of naval aviation come alive. Hosted by Ryan Keys, this podcast takes you beyond the artifacts and into the human stories, pivotal decisions, and groundbreaking technology that define one of the world’s most dynamic aviation communities. Dive into the heart of naval aviation through vivid storytelling, exclusive interviews, and actionable insights. From the tales of legendary pilots and restored airc ...
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Are you a Law Firm Owner who wants to grow, scale, and find the success you know is possible? Welcome to the Leadership In Law Podcast with host, Marilyn Jenkins! Cut through the noise. Get actionable insights and inspiring stories delivered straight to your ears - your ultimate podcast for navigating the ever-changing world of law firm ownership. In each episode, we dive deep into the critical topics that matter most to you, from unlocking explosive growth to building a thriving team. We co ...
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Well Hung History

Tom Paine Productions

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For fans of history and true crime, Well Hung History chronicles a rogues gallery of the condemned and the executed, and the methods by which they were dispatched to the afterlife. Come learn with us about notorious criminals and their often colorful lives and deaths, and find out about the origins of hanging, the electric chair, the guillotine and many other contraptions.
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In the first season of "Sins of Detroit," Detroit News crime reporter George Hunter takes a look at wrongful convictions that started with investigations by the Detroit police department.
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Dr. N dives into the captivating world of forensic psychology in a twist on true crime podcasts. Can you make a murderer? Can we trust expert witnesses? How are false memories made? How likely is it that you would confess to a crime you didn't commit? All these questions and so much more are discussed on the podcast. Weekly episodes will touch on different topics, stories, and empirically-based research that highlight forensic psychology's contribution to true crime and the legal system as a ...
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BAILSTREET

Dave Lenoz

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Hang out with Wall Street veteran Danny Moses, featured in The Big Short, and Bail Bondsman to the stars and author of "The Fixer," Ira Judelson here on BAILSTREET. Sometimes, their friend Jon Leiberman from "America's Most Wanted" and "Howard Stern" pops in. BAILSTREET is where the worlds of crime and finance meet. This show has a lot of fun exploring the latest trends on Wall Street, the markets, major arrests, pop culture icons, and will feature some of the biggest names in pop culture in ...
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Rabia and Ellyn Solve the Case

Rabia Chaudry & Ellyn Marsh

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Everyone has a true crime story that they're obsessed with solving. Join true-crime experts, Rabia Chaudry and Ellyn Marsh, along with special celebrity guests as they break down their favorite true crime cases. With Rabia’s legal expertise and Ellyn’s comedic wit, you’ll be seeing these cases in a whole new light. Tune in to solve the case with Rabia and Ellyn!
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We cover trials, legal news, current events and pop culture with our commentary and reactions You can communicate with us through the comments section. We hope you'll find the content entertaining and informative! Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for " fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. Fair us is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Inst ...
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Gin & Justice

Gin & Justice

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Heyyy… let's talk about JUSTICE! It's been a long day, pour some gin and have a seat. Justine and Amanda are shedding light on the inner workings of the criminal justice system, taking a deep dive into the many perspectives, and giving listeners a look at the system through the eyes of all walks of life. They discuss the successes and many failures of the system allowing listeners to understand the side of justice that’s often not portrayed. Gin & Justice highlights stories that are often fo ...
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An exoneree’s plea in a law school classroom set Michael Semanchik on a 16-year mission to free the innocent, and to fix the processes that put them behind bars. We sit down with Michael, now executive director of The Innocence Center and host of For the Innocent, to map the real causes of wrongful convictions and the practical steps that prevent t…
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Coming January 6 on Wrongfully Yours: Lies. Recantations. Innocent lives on the line. William Avery’s story kept changing, but it served to place four innocent people at a murder scene with no weapon, no evidence, no proof. First it was for the reward money, then he claimed he actually witnessed the crime. How far can one man’s lies go before justi…
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Have you started your business and marketing plan for 2026? Founder of Law Marketing Zone®, Marilyn Jenkins, hosts a planning session to help you write your first draft of your 2026 marketing plan, along with the best marketing strategies that should be included. What you'll learn in this workshop: -> A complete checklist of everything you need for…
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What is folklore and how does it connect to witch hunts? Join us for an author talk with Professor Owen Davies and Dr. Ceri Houlbrook from the University of Hertfordshire, discussing their new book Folklore: A Journey Through the Past and Present. Discover how folklore shapes our daily lives, from cheese rolling traditions to social media rumors. E…
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A shocking double murder. No leads. And an informant whose story came from his own son. Wrongfully Yours dives into the case of the Ohio 4 and the murders of Marsha Blakely & Floyd Epps. This is a tangled investigation full of twists, questions, and shocking revelations. Can justice be uncovered when the truth is buried beneath layers of hearsay an…
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Culture becomes strategy when pressure rises. We sit down with communications leader Linda Carlisle to unpack how empathy, transparency, and purpose turn disengaged teams into high-performing ones, and why this work is mission critical for law firms navigating constant change. Linda’s career spans external branding and deep internal communications,…
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Enjoy this in-depth author interview with New York Times bestselling author Kathleen Kent. Kathleen opens up about her writing process, her journey from aspiring writer to published novelist, and the craft behind transforming family history into compelling historical fiction. Kathleen's debut novel, The Heretic's Daughter, tells the story of her an…
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In this special episode of Wrongfully Yours, host Kelly Lauzon reflects on the journey so far: the powerful stories of wrongful convictions, lived experiences, and the voices that have shaped this series. From exonerees to law enforcement professionals, youth activists to legal advocates, Kelly revisits the key takeaways from these conversations an…
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What if the fastest path to a top-tier legal career isn’t straight at all? We sit down with commercial attorney and strategic advisor Rhonda Coleman to chart a nonlinear route from high school English teacher to Big Ten Network dealmaker, from Axiom to Accenture, and finally to Google, before leaving to build a thriving fractional counsel practice …
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This special compilation episode of The Naval Aviation Ready Room Podcast weaves together extraordinary firsthand accounts from multiple generations of naval aviators, each offering unique insights into the human dimensions of military aviation. Host Ryan Keys curates these stories to highlight common threads of leadership, split-second decision-ma…
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Ever catch yourself wishing for a harmless excuse to avoid your inbox? That quiet thought is more common than most lawyers admit, and it’s one of several subtle signs our guest, commercial litigator Emily Logan Stedman, learned to stop ignoring. We dive into the real cost of burnout, the routines that rebuilt her sense of control, and the culture s…
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Is The Witch of Blackbird Pond historical fact or beloved fiction? Museum educators Martha Smart and Gillie Johnson from the Wethersfield Historical Society pull back the curtain on Elizabeth George Speare's classic novel by revealing what she got right and what she invented. This episode demonstrates why Connecticut's real witch trials deserve mor…
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In our final episode of the year, host Kelly Lauzon reflects on the incredible journey through stories of wrongful convictions, from the voices of exonerees to law enforcement professionals who now champion reform to students and family members. Tune in as we look back, look forward, and hold space for hope. Full episode drops December 23. You won’…
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Want your brand to be more than a great idea? We unpack how founders and creators can turn names, processes, and content into protected assets that boost credibility, prevent copycats, and raise valuation. Our guest, business and IP attorney Liscah Isaboke, walks us through the must-dos that too many entrepreneurs skip: choosing the right entity, s…
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Referrals don’t have to be random. We sit down with legal marketing strategist Delisi Friday to show how law firms can turn trust into a steady pipeline by building real relationships, staying top of mind, and using LinkedIn the way clients and peers actually do. Delisi grew firms from seven to eight figures and learned early that the best cases ar…
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In this episode, Josh and Sarah speak with the creative team behind "The Witch of Woodbury," a theatrical production at Connecticut's Glebe House Museum that brings 17th-century witch trial victims to life through performance. Featured Guests: Linda Barr-Gale - Actress portraying Moll Cramer for 13 years and production writer Loriann Witte - Direct…
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In a powerful two-part release, Wrongfully Yours continues the story of Jeffrey Deskovic, who was wrongfully convicted at just 17 and spent 16 years behind bars. In Part 1, Jeff shares the pivotal moments that led to his exoneration: a critical DNA match, the real perpetrator’s confession, and the emotional aftermath of re-entering a world that had…
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In a powerful two-part release, Wrongfully Yours continues the story of Jeffrey Deskovic, who was wrongfully convicted at just 17 and spent 16 years behind bars. In Part 1, Jeff shares the pivotal moments that led to his exoneration: a critical DNA match, the real perpetrator’s confession, and the emotional aftermath of re-entering a world that had…
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Healthcare is swallowing budget and patience at the same time, and much of it is unnecessary. We sit down with Donovan Pyle, CEO of Health Compass Consulting and author of 'Fixing Healthcare', to expose where employer dollars leak out of the system and how to plug those holes without sacrificing benefits. Donovan has helped organizations with tens …
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In the second part of the conclusion to exoneree Jeffrey Deskovic story, we talk with his fiancé, Samantha. When Samantha met exoneree Jeff, she had no idea her life was about to change. Now, she’s back in school studying criminal justice, planning to become a lawyer to join Jeff in fighting wrongful convictions. Together with her two sons, one of …
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Imagine your fastest work earning you the most money and your clients feeling calmer as the matter progresses. That’s the power of pricing outcomes instead of hours. We sit down with Jonathan Stark, author of Hourly Billing Is Nuts and host of Ditching Hourly, to unpack how lawyers can move from the grind of timesheets to a model that aligns incent…
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Episode Description: Just saw Wicked: For Good (Wicked Part 2) and wondering what it all means? The sequel to 2024's blockbuster Wicked movie starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande delivers the pure magic and joy of Wicked's fairytale storytelling while also serving as a mirror reflecting our world's darkest patterns of persecution. Join hosts Sa…
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The Fortune Society’s President and CEO, Stanley Richards, sat down with Founder, David Rothenberg, to reflect on Stanley’s life leading up to his incarceration and his journey of reentry. They talk about Stanley’s time incarcerated, his work in reentry services, and the people who inspired him to make a change. Support the show The Reentry Reality…
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The Google Maps Playbook for Law Firms in the AI Age Free Training How to Dominate Local Searches with AI Optimization! Learn how to take advantage of the #1 place your future clients are clicking and calling when they need legal help. What You're Going To Learn: → How AI is transforming local search: Understanding AEO (AI Engine Optimization) and …
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Coming December 9: two unforgettable episodes featuring exoneree, attorney, and advocate, Jeffrey Deskovic. At just 16 years old, Jeffrey Deskovic was wrongfully convicted in part because a jury didn’t want to be sequestered over Christmas. In this emotional episode, Jeff recounts how a single holdout juror, who believed in his innocence, ultimatel…
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Most owners think profit equals sellable, but buyers see something else: key man risk, overworked operators, and books a lender won’t touch. We sit down with Evan Poling, founder of BizRetire.com and former financial crimes investigator, to unpack why so many small businesses never sell and how to flip the script by building true transferable value…
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Two unforgettable episodes featuring exoneree, attorney, and advocate, Jeffrey Deskovic. At 16, Jeff Deskovic was wrongfully convicted and spent 16 years in prison (catch up by checking out the last episode if you missed it). Now we get to talk hear more of his story through two unforgettable episodes. Coming up, in part 1: Jeff opens up about the …
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In this compelling episode of The Ready Room Podcast, host Ryan Keys interviews Captain Clyde "Cash" Barber, a decorated WWII and Korean War veteran who served with distinction in the legendary "Black Cat" operations. Flying PBY Catalinas across the Pacific Theater, Barber was part of VP-11 squadron—a unit credited with sinking over 100,000 tons of…
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Numbers don’t build a law firm, owners do. This conversation with Emil, a CPA who serves only solo and small firms, shows how to replace once-a-year tax prep with a clear, repeatable system for growth. We pull back the curtain on what separates firms that double from those that stall: clean monthly books, a true owner mindset, and a proactive tax p…
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In May 1692, one of Boston's most respected citizens walked into a Salem courtroom—and the accusers couldn't even identify him. Captain John Alden Jr., son of Mayflower passengers and decorated war hero, seemed an unlikely target for witchcraft accusations. But his connections to Native Americans and the French made him dangerous in the eyes of war…
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At just 17 years old, Jeffrey Deskovic was wrongfully convicted of the rape and murder of a classmate even though DNA evidence had already shown he didn’t commit the crime. In this gripping episode of Wrongfully Yours, Jeff shares how manipulative police tactics led to a false confession, how the justice system failed him at every turn, and how he …
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We sit down with Victoria, a law-firm-focused bookkeeper and trust accounting specialist, to unpack how clean books transform guesswork into growth. From eliminating compliance risk to using ROI to drive hiring and marketing, this conversation turns financial fog into a step-by-step roadmap you can act on today. We start with the biggest hidden cos…
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The DNA didn’t match. The FBI lab made that clear, but instead of admitting a mistake, the prosecutor pushed forward. There was a rush to indict Jeffrey Deskovic before the DNA results were officially in. In this episode, Jeffrey details how the prosecution built its case by sidestepping exculpatory evidence and how a medical examiner's shocking co…
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We sit down with Anna, a trusts and estates attorney who launched her own firm after processing thousands of estate plans during COVID, to unpack a growth playbook built on education, community, and fearless outreach. Her story shows how to convert hands-on experience into a practice that actually scales, without sacrificing empathy or client care.…
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Warning: Is your law firm invisible in AI-driven search? Right now, potential clients in your city are asking legal questions online. Will Google's AI show them your firm, or your competitors? The 2026 Local SEO Playbook for Law Firms is your blueprint for dominating visibility in the new era of search. This no-fluff, action-focused guide reveals s…
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Episode Description: Massachusetts has an opportunity to make history, and you can be a part of it. On November 25, 2025, Bill H.1927 goes before the Massachusetts Joint Committee on the Judiciary. This legislation will exonerate 8 individuals convicted of witchcraft in Boston and recognize everyone else who suffered accusations across Massachusett…
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At just 16 years old, Jeffrey Deskovic thought he was helping the police. Instead, he found himself wired to a polygraph machine and subjected to nearly seven hours of aggressive interrogation. “They kept asking me the same questions over and over... My fear increased with every hour.” In the next episode of Wrongfully Yours, Jeffrey recounts the t…
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What if the choice between a thriving law firm and a fulfilling life is a false one? We sit down with Gary Mitchell, a veteran coach to law firm owners, to unpack a practical path to growth without burnout, what he calls the and mindset. Instead of forcing every owner into the same mold, Gary shows how to build leadership and management around the …
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In Leadership Under Fire, The Naval Aviation Ready Room Podcast welcomes Captain Tim “Lucky” Kinsella, U.S. Navy (Ret.), whose tenure as Commanding Officer of NAS Pensacola tested every dimension of leadership. From the 2019 active shooter tragedy and Hurricane Sally’s devastation to the COVID-19 shutdown that paralyzed Navy training pipelines, Cap…
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We sit down with Garrett and Ted Sutton, the father–son legal team behind Corporate Direct, to unpack the real-world playbook for asset protection, what actually works, what gets people into trouble, and how to build a structure that holds up under pressure. From first entity to multi-state operations, they share the simple, high-leverage steps mos…
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Tune in for this informative virtual panel discussion bringing together three of the world's leading experts on witchcraft accusations and ritual violence. This free online event, co-hosted by End Witch Hunts and featuring speakers from INAWARA (International Network Against Witchcraft Accusations and Ritual Attacks), addresses one of the most pres…
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Host and Founder of The Fortune Society, David Rothenberg, had a powerful conversation with Jeff Deskovic and Eliseo DeLeon about their exonerations. Both individuals bravely share their stories of wrongful conviction, their time in prison, and their lives since returning home. Support the show Support the show The Reentry Reality Check is made pos…
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