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Does America Want to Watch an Execution? | Shrink Space E.82

October 13, 2026·50 min
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Does America want to watch an execution?Pete Hegseth's plans to livestream the execution of Nidal Hasan, the Fort Hood shooter, raise questions about capital punishment and whether executions should be made public. Why would Hegseth want to livestream an execution, and what are the potential consequences of making it a public event?In this episode of Shrink Space, psychologists Dave and Rob discuss the drawbacks and potential benefits of public executions, including the risks of broadcasting an execution and whether greater transparency and accountability could serve the public interest.

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