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Part One: Mark Joseph Stern writes about courts and law for Slate. He joins us to talk about his latest piece about the potential for Chief Justice John Roberts to be the swing vote on a death penalty case. Vernon Madison has been in solitary for 33 years. He can no longer remember the crime he committed. He has vascular dementia and severe cognitive impairment. He can barely speak, and is incontinent. And the state of Alabama wants to execute him, ASAP.
We also discuss the Roberts Court and what that may mean with the addition of Brett Kavanaugh.
Part Two: Eric Dawson is the cofounder of the national non-profit Peace First. He joins us to talk about his new book, “Putting Peace First: 7 Commandments to Change the World.” It’s a handbook for young people who want to make a difference now. The book begins with a peacemaker manifesto: seven commitments to aspire to. One chapter highlights students who created projects in their communities. This is a helpful and hopeful conversation.
