The Death Penalty: from Alabama to China | with Chris and Charlie

We discuss various ethical concerns surrounding capital punishment and methods of execution. They critique Alabama's failed attempt to use nitrogen gas for executions following the unavailability of lethal injection drugs, expressing opposition to the psychological torture of waiting for execution. While discussing countries with high execution rates, they mention the use of nitrogen gas in China, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United States, raising concerns regarding the human rights violations and unsanitary prison conditions. The conversation also covers the legal differences in drug offenses across countries, with a focus on the severe punishments in China and Iran. A humorous anecdote about the hosts' experiences with drugs in different countries leads the discussion, followed by a description and skepticism toward an old, wooden object used in past executions. Overall, the hosts delve into the morality and efficacy of these punishments, providing an insightful perspective on capital punishment and human rights.#podcastShow more

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Key Moments
00:00:00 Intro
00:05:00 nitrogen gas in executions
00:10:00 executions in China
00:15:00 Beating people with canes

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