True Bill Talk
True Bill Talk
Podcast Description
From the Vanderbilt Project on Prosecution Policy, True Bill Talk is about getting to the truth of criminal prosecution in America right now: what it is, how people experience it, and how prosecutors can better serve their communities. Each episode podcast will feature in-depth conversations between Vanderbilt Law Professor Alissa Marque Heydari and prosecutors, policy experts, and advocates with diverse perspectives on the challenges and responsibilities of prosecution.
Produced by Kerry Hayes from Coeo Strategies, Collin Nixon, and Alissa Marque Heydari. Music by Ashot Danielian and Ivymusic.
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Content Themes
The podcast predominantly focuses on topics related to criminal prosecution, the role of prosecutors in society, and the impact of policies on communities. Episodes delve into themes like prosecutorial discretion, the death penalty, and local justice issues, highlighted by discussions such as the one with Buncombe County DA Todd Williams, who addresses the nuances of serving a progressive city in the South.
From the Vanderbilt Project on Prosecution Policy, True Bill Talk is about getting to the truth of criminal prosecution in America right now: what it is, how people experience it, and how prosecutors can better serve their communities. Each episode of the podcast will feature in-depth conversations between Vanderbilt Law Professor Alissa Marque Heydari and prosecutors, policy experts, and advocates with diverse perspectives on the challenges and responsibilities of prosecution.
Produced by Kerry Hayes from Coeo Strategies, Collin Nixon, and Alissa Marque Heydari. Music by Ashot Danielian and Ivymusic.
Torry Johnson was the District Attorney of Davidson County, Tennessee for 26 years. In this conversation, Torry shared his thoughts about the so-called “progressive prosecutor” movement, the right-ward shift in Tennessee’s politics, and how he thinks about the role of the DA when the job has become heavily politicized.
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