{"id":115488,"date":"2025-04-18T11:02:34","date_gmt":"2025-04-18T19:02:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xira.com\/p\/2025\/04\/18\/the-reality-of-the-death-penalty-is-even-worse-than-you-think\/"},"modified":"2025-04-18T11:02:34","modified_gmt":"2025-04-18T19:02:34","slug":"the-reality-of-the-death-penalty-is-even-worse-than-you-think","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/xira.com\/p\/2025\/04\/18\/the-reality-of-the-death-penalty-is-even-worse-than-you-think\/","title":{"rendered":"The Reality Of The Death Penalty Is Even Worse Than You Think"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"1024\" width=\"1024\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/abovethelaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/04\/JAB196-SOCIALIG-1024x1024.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In this episode I chat with <a href=\"https:\/\/law.richmond.edu\/faculty\/clain\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Corinna Lain<\/a> who reveals the chilling realities of lethal injection as detailed in her new book, \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/nyupress.org\/9781479832965\/secrets-of-the-killing-state\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Secrets of the Killing State<\/a>.\u201d This episode exposes the grim processes hidden from the public eye, challenging perceptions on the death penalty. A must-listen for insights into a controversial legal practice!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Highlights<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Legal Academia: Balance of Teaching and Publishing<\/li>\n<li>University of Richmond: Teaching Importance<\/li>\n<li>Journey to Death Penalty Expertise<\/li>\n<li>Initial Skepticism About Supreme Court<\/li>\n<li>The Fragility of Lethal Injection<\/li>\n<li>Doctrine vs. Reality: Protecting Unpopular Minorities<\/li>\n<li>Changing Views on Death Penalty<\/li>\n<li>Execution Process: Front-Row Seat<\/li>\n<li>Case Example: Brian Dorsey Story<\/li>\n<li>Victim Closure: A Misleading Promise<\/li>\n<li>Surprising Findings on Lethal Injection<\/li>\n<li>Non-Medical Executions: A Shocking Truth<\/li>\n<li>Legal Violations in Drug Procurement<\/li>\n<li>Glossop Case: Legal and Moral Implications<\/li>\n<li>Supreme Court\u2019s Unsettling Divisions<\/li>\n<li>Future of Capital Punishment: A Dying System<\/li>\n<li>Decline in Death Penalty Support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Jabot podcast is an offshoot of the Above the Law brand focused on the challenges women, people of color, LGBTQIA, and other diverse populations face in the legal industry. Our name comes from none other than the Notorious Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the jabot (decorative collar) she wore when delivering dissents from the bench. It\u2019s a reminder that even when we aren\u2019t winning, we\u2019re still a powerful force to be reckoned with.<\/p>\n<p>Happy listening!<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><strong><em><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-80083 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/abovethelaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/06\/IMG_5243-1-scaled-e1623338814705-620x568.jpg?resize=174%2C160&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"174\" height=\"160\" title=\"\">Kathryn Rubino is a Senior Editor at Above the Law, host of <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/1XC11QhFCWxWr4NQrk2sEA\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Jabot podcast<\/a>, and co-host of <a href=\"https:\/\/legaltalknetwork.com\/podcasts\/thinking-like-a-lawyer\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Thinking Like A Lawyer<\/a>. AtL tipsters are the best, so please connect with her. Feel free to email <a href=\"mailto:kathryn@abovethelaw.com?subject=Your%20Column\" target='_blank\"' rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">her<\/a> with any tips, questions, or comments and follow her on Twitter <a href=\"https:\/\/abovethelaw.com\/2025\/04\/the-reality-of-the-death-penalty-is-even-worse-than-you-think\/%E2%80%9C\/\/twitter.com\/Kathryn1%22%E2%80%9D\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@Kathryn1<\/a>\u00a0or Mastodon <a href=\"https:\/\/abovethelaw.com\/2025\/04\/the-reality-of-the-death-penalty-is-even-worse-than-you-think\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@Kathryn1@mastodon.social.<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/abovethelaw.com\/2025\/04\/the-reality-of-the-death-penalty-is-even-worse-than-you-think\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Reality Of The Death Penalty Is Even Worse Than You Think<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/abovethelaw.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Above the Law<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"1024\" width=\"1024\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/abovethelaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/04\/JAB196-SOCIALIG-1024x1024.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In this episode I chat with <a href=\"https:\/\/law.richmond.edu\/faculty\/clain\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Corinna Lain<\/a> who reveals the chilling realities of lethal injection as detailed in her new book, \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/nyupress.org\/9781479832965\/secrets-of-the-killing-state\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Secrets of the Killing State<\/a>.\u201d This episode exposes the grim processes hidden from the public eye, challenging perceptions on the death penalty. A must-listen for insights into a controversial legal practice!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Highlights<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Legal Academia: Balance of Teaching and Publishing<\/li>\n<li>University of Richmond: Teaching Importance<\/li>\n<li>Journey to Death Penalty Expertise<\/li>\n<li>Initial Skepticism About Supreme Court<\/li>\n<li>The Fragility of Lethal Injection<\/li>\n<li>Doctrine vs. Reality: Protecting Unpopular Minorities<\/li>\n<li>Changing Views on Death Penalty<\/li>\n<li>Execution Process: Front-Row Seat<\/li>\n<li>Case Example: Brian Dorsey Story<\/li>\n<li>Victim Closure: A Misleading Promise<\/li>\n<li>Surprising Findings on Lethal Injection<\/li>\n<li>Non-Medical Executions: A Shocking Truth<\/li>\n<li>Legal Violations in Drug Procurement<\/li>\n<li>Glossop Case: Legal and Moral Implications<\/li>\n<li>Supreme Court\u2019s Unsettling Divisions<\/li>\n<li>Future of Capital Punishment: A Dying System<\/li>\n<li>Decline in Death Penalty Support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Jabot podcast is an offshoot of the Above the Law brand focused on the challenges women, people of color, LGBTQIA, and other diverse populations face in the legal industry. Our name comes from none other than the Notorious Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the jabot (decorative collar) she wore when delivering dissents from the bench. It\u2019s a reminder that even when we aren\u2019t winning, we\u2019re still a powerful force to be reckoned with.<\/p>\n<p>Happy listening!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><em><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-80083 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/abovethelaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/06\/IMG_5243-1-scaled-e1623338814705-620x568.jpg?resize=174%2C160&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"174\" height=\"160\" title=\"\">Kathryn Rubino is a Senior Editor at Above the Law, host of <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/1XC11QhFCWxWr4NQrk2sEA\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Jabot podcast<\/a>, and co-host of <a href=\"https:\/\/legaltalknetwork.com\/podcasts\/thinking-like-a-lawyer\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Thinking Like A Lawyer<\/a>. AtL tipsters are the best, so please connect with her. Feel free to email <a href=\"https:\/\/abovethelaw.com\/cdn-cgi\/l\/email-protection#452e24312d373c2b0524272a3320312d202924326b262a287a3630272f202631781c2a3037607775062a2930282b\" target=\"_blank&quot;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">her<\/a> with any tips, questions, or comments and follow her on Twitter <a href=\"https:\/\/abovethelaw.com\/2025\/04\/the-reality-of-the-death-penalty-is-even-worse-than-you-think\/%E2%80%9C\/\/twitter.com\/Kathryn1%22%E2%80%9D\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@Kathryn1<\/a>\u00a0or Mastodon <a href=\"https:\/\/mastodon.social\/@Kathryn1%22%22\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@[email\u00a0protected].<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this episode I chat with Corinna Lain who reveals the chilling realities of lethal injection as detailed in her new book, \u201cSecrets of the Killing State.\u201d This episode exposes the grim processes hidden from the public eye, challenging perceptions on the death penalty. A must-listen for insights into a controversial legal practice! 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