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Should we hold a public execution? S5E124 10.19.2026
Should we hold a public execution? S5E124 10.19.2026
Do you have a question or comment? Want to suggest a topic for our panel or be a guest on the Nova Society? Send us a message! Todd, from Texas Christian University, writes: What does it mean for American justice, and American society, that the Pentagon will publicly livestream the first U.S. military firing squad execution since World War II?” Does livestreaming an execution serve transparency, or does it risk turning capital punishment into a public spectacle? Could broadcastin...