The JUST Podcast: Just Mercy Pt. 1

Quick Episode Summary :19 Intro! 1:04 Personal Checkin Jes celebrates a milestone in her son's life Rob's 3-year-old is a Kanye West fan and  4:09 Overview of mass incarceration in America highest incarceration rates in the entire world 97% of people take a plea bargain in place of going to trial.  8:39 Just Mercy Overview Dominique Gilliard unpacks the movie from the viewer's point of view.  Harper Lee and Just Mercy geographical connection The story of Bryan Stevenson and Walter McMillian 12:22 Jes gives her initial thoughts  "You are guilty from the moment you are born." 14:19 Rob gives his initial thoughts Seeing Bryan Stevenson as a mentor from afar.  Learning just as much from the company as the movie's content.  17:14 Remembering the cost of seeking justice 21:24 The hidden cost of processing the content Experiencing content based on what you uniquely bring to the table. Choosing when and when not to talk during tough conversations.  24:46 Episode debrief and looking ahead to pt. 2 25:54 Outro 26:28 Next episode preview Thank you to DJ Pdogg and Producer Lo Key for our awesome music throughout the show!  Follow DJ Pdogg online: www.djpdogg.com Twitter Instagram Follow Producer Lo Key Instagram Articles and Links mentioned by Rob and Jes Capitol Broadcasting Podcast Network Just Mercy - Movie Just Mercy - Book Equal Justice Initiative Dominique Gilliard - Rethinking Incarceration (Book) Just Mercy discussion guide Our sponsors: ReCity Network Coastal Credit Union Our hosts: Jes Averhart, cofounder of Black Wallstreet Homecoming Rob Shields, executive director of the Recity Network. Our Producer: Michael Baylor