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The Enthusiasm Enthusiast

74 EpisodesProduced by Katie WardWebsite

On The Enthusiasm Enthusiast, host Katie Ward talks with the feminists influencing our politics, media, science, and culture. At the heart of every interview is the essential question, "What are you really enthusiastic about right now?" Katie Ward is an actor, writer, activist, and mom. However, she… read more

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Death Penalty: With Gwen Freeman

If the death penalty is about providing vengeance and/or closure to crime victims and their families, are those needs being served by the existing California death penalty system? Many people would answer no, based on the fact that the State hasn't killed anyone sentenced to death in 10 years. As each case drags on and on, costing tax payers millions and millions of dollars, the pervasive question is, "Can it be fixed? If so, how?" I wanted to explore these ideas, so I spoke with Gwen Freeman. She's an attorney who has

Self portrait by Gwen Freeman

represented several death row inmates filing habeas corpus proceedings. Though our approach is different, our conclusion is the same. The California death row system must be eliminated. Voters will have an opportunity to decide this issue in November by voting on a pair of propositions. Yes On 62 will end the death penalty and replace it with life in prison without parole. No On 66 will prevent the already failed system from getting worse.

If you want more info on Troy Davis' case, please go here.

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