Expiration Date

Expiration Date

Expiration Date is an access point for people to understand and experience the modern U.S. criminal justice system. Across 10 episodes Michelle and David investigate major topics which surround the prison system. Join them as they talk to inside experts on issues from the school to prison pipeline through what happens after the death penalty is carried out. Icons by Freepik ttps://www.flaticon.com/authors/freepik

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February 26, 2024 29 mins

Michelle and David continue the conversation on how the Military's actions and inaction further cement its place in the complex of industry. This final episode brings things together and adds some last thoughts. Stay tuned for next season and special bonus episodes in the works. 

 

Episode Sources:   

https://theintercept.com/2021/08/26/afghanistan-america-failures/

  https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2019/investigations/afgh...

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In this episode Michelle and David do a deep dive into the assassination of John F. Kennedy. This well researched and beautifully explained episode covers motives and methods, backstories of key player, and inconsistencies in the investigations. Whether you have had limited exposure or if you are a true JFK expert, this episode has something for you. Email the hosts with questions and comments 

Resources:

JFK and the U...

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July 17, 2022 51 mins

Michelle and David tackle the CIA and how, through the Dulles brothers, the U.S. toppled governments and put in place leadership favorable to the United States.

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Resources for this episode are:

Killing Hope by William Blum   The Devil's Chessboard: Allen Dulles,...
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May 12, 2022 48 mins
In the first of a multi-episode series on the Intelligence wing of the Military Industrial Complex, more specifically, the CIA. Michelle and David start by setting the stage with the Dulles brothers and their full impact on the intelligence community. All resources are listed below.    Support the Expiration Date Podcast by being a Patreon member at https://www.patreon.com/ExpirationDate    Follow Expiration Date on Twitter @Expira...

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March 28, 2022 39 mins

Michelle and David are back for Season Two of Expiration Date. There is an updated logo but the same great reporting. This season is all about the Military Industrial Complex. 

In this first episode they provide an overview of the season as based on three specific wars. References are below. Feel Free to follow them on Twitter and Email them with any comments/feedback. Enjoy.

 

References:

https://theintercept.com/2021/08/26/afgha...

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January 18, 2022 41 mins

In this episode Michelle and David investigate the origins of the FBI. They discuss how, when, and why it was established, focuses of the organization, and ideas on why they operate as they do. 

As alway, references are listed below and if you have any questions, comments, or disagreements, email them at experiationdatethepodcast@gmail.com

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https://www.fbi.gov/history/bri...

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October 1, 2021 31 mins

It is the season finale! This episode talks about what happens when you go to court and wraps up some hanging issues. Email us with questions/comments and check out our Patreon Page. Thanks for listening. 

References:

law.cornell.edu/wex/jury_of_one%27s_peers#:~:text=This%20right%20can%20be%20found,jury.”%20See%20Impartial%20Jury.

  https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/how-criminal-cases-actually-go-trial.html   https://www.nova...
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August 24, 2021 20 mins

In this episode Michelle and David talk about the 13th amendment and prison labor. Check out the unedited version of this episode (with full craziness) at the Expiration Date Patreon Page.

Here are the resources for the episode:

https://constitutioncenter.org/interactive-constitution/amendment/amendment-xiii

https://constitution.congress.gov/browse/article-4/section-2/

https://www.npr.org/tran...

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August 2, 2021 48 mins

In this episode Michelle and David demonstrate how private prisons and the residual organizations are lucrative business models. The emphasis is not corrections or serving time, but how these companies maximize profits. The question is not is it legal but is it moral?  

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Sources from this episode:

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/02...

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May 11, 2021 14 mins

This is just a quick update about Ledell Lee's case

Statement from AG Leslie Rutledge: "The courts consistently rejected Ledell Lee's frivolous claims because the evidence demonstrated beyond any shadow of a doubt that he murdered Debra Reese by beating her to death inside her home with a tire thumper. After 20 years, I am prayerful that Debra's family has had closure following his lawful execution in 2017."    Reaction from Gover...
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April 23, 2021 27 mins

In this bonus episode, Michelle and David react and discuss the verdict in the Chauvin murder trial of George Floyd.

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Link to the Tyler Childer's song "Long Violent History"

 

 

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April 14, 2021 33 mins
We're back! In this episode we discuss mental illness and the criminal legal system. We go all over the place in this episode, so buckle up and try to keep an open mind. Trigger warnings: We discuss violence, terrorrism, racism, and policing.    Sources:  https://www.treatmentadvocacycenter.org/key-issues/criminalization-of-mental-illness/2976-people-with-untreated-mental-illness-16-times-more-likely-to-be-killed-by-law-enforc...
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February 8, 2021 39 mins

Michelle and David report on the statistics and condition of women who find themselves part of the criminal justice system. From family court to transgender interactions in the legal system, this episode sheds light on what women face in today's legal system. Hear from expert Victoria Law in her second part interview with Expiration Date. 

Resources

https://www.themarshallproject.org/2017/07/26/our-long-troubling-history-of-sterili...

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December 15, 2020 40 mins
In this episode Michelle and David spend the first part defining the concept of a "school to prison pipeline" and will discuss broader things that undermine education in America. Also, they will introduce the first part of our interview with Victoria Law ( https://victorialaw.net/ ) where they discuss the prison system as a whole.    Check out some of the resources for the episode:    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoKkasEyDOI...
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December 3, 2020 30 mins

What does the Civil War, Adolf Hitler, and a High School in Kentucky all have in common? Listen now to learn more.

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In the second part of Episode 2, Michelle and David interview local attorney Furonda Basfield. Ms. Brasfield provides an in the trenches view and description of the criminal legal system, from arrest to trial. 

Email with comments and questions expirationdatethepodcast@gmail.com or patreon.com/expirationdate. 

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In this episode, Michelle and David respond to feedback, introduce a new segment, and share more research. They seek to provide context for where the criminal legal systems stands today. 

Email with comments and questions expirationdatethepodcast@gmail.com

References from this episode:

https://theappeal.org/justice-in-america-police-accountability/   https://www.politico.com/story/2016/05/tom-cotton-under-incarceration-223371...
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September 17, 2020 20 mins

In the first series episode, Michelle and David discuss the motivation to start a podcast focusing on the Prison Industrial System. They discuss the case of Ledell Lee, the history of crime and policing, and current statistics around capital punishment. This approachable story is an entry to understanding today's legal system. 

Email with comments expirationdatethepodcast@gmail.com. For more on the Ledell case and a list of source...

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September 9, 2020 3 mins
Expiration Date is an access point for people to understand and experience the modern U.S. criminal justice system. Across 10 episodes Michelle and David investigate major topics which surround the prison system. Join them as they talk to inside experts on issues from the school to prison pipeline through what happens after the death penalty is carried out. 
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