What A Day
Sentenced To Death in the U.S.
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About this episode
Executions are on the rise in the U.S., even as more Americans oppose the death penalty. An October 2025 Gallup poll found that 44% of Americans oppose capital punishment, the highest level since 1966. Recent headlines, including a proposed public execution by firing squad and the botched execution of Christa Pike, have brought the issue back into focus. Jane discusses the death penalty with Elizabeth Bruenig, a staff writer at The Atlantic who has covered the issue for years. Show Notes: • Check out Elizabeth's work – theatlantic.com/author/elizabeth-bruenig/ • Call Congress – 202-224-3121 • Subscribe to the What A Day Newsletter – https://tinyurl.com/y4y2e9jy • What A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcast • Follow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/ • For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com