EPISODE · Aug 2, 2026 · 23 MIN
The New Capital Punishment Pt 2: Proactive Solutions For Public Safety | How Music Is Helping Veterans Heal
from In Good Health · host Kristen Farrah, Terence Keel, Greg Johnson, Brian Kane, Nathan LeCompte, Maayan Voss de Bettancourt, Amirah Zaveri, Jason Dickey
The New Capital Punishment Pt 2: Proactive Solutions For Public Safety With at least five people dying in state custody each day, relying on police to handle every non-violent crisis often leads to tragic, avoidable outcomes instead of care. Our experts advocate for a fundamental shift in emergency response, exploring how dispatching mental health and healthcare professionals to non-violent crises can save lives and redefine what it means to feel safe. Guests: Terence Keel, professor of human biology & society, professor of African American studies, UCLA, author, The Coroner’s Silence, Founding Director, Lab for BioCritical Studies Host and Producer: Kristen Farrah How Music Is Helping Veterans Heal For veterans battling the burden of PTSD, traditional therapies aren't always enough to heal the invisible wounds of war. Our experts highlight the impact of the "Guitars for Vets" program, an organization dedicated to helping service members find relief through the power of music. This unique initiative provides struggling heroes with a creative coping mechanism, a supportive community, and a peaceful path toward recovery. Guests: Brian Kane, development director, Guitars for Vets Nathan LeCompte, interim executive director & director of operations, Guitars for Vets Host: Greg Johnson Producer: Kristen Farrah Facebook: ingoodhealthpodX: @ ingoodhealthpodIG: @ingoodhealthpodYouTube: @ingoodhealthpodSpotify Apple Podcast In Good Health PodcastSubscribed to the newsletterFull ArchiveContact UsBecome an Affiliate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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With at least five people dying in state custody each day, relying on police to handle every non-violent crisis often leads to tragic, avoidable outcomes instead of care. Our experts advocate for a fundamental shift in emergency response, exploring how dispatching mental health and healthcare professionals to non-violent crises can save lives and redefine what it means to feel safe. Then, for veterans battling the burden of PTSD, traditional therapies aren't always enough to heal the invisible wounds of war. Our experts highlight the impact of the "Guitars for Vets" program, an organization dedicated to helping service members find relief through the power of music. This unique initiative provides struggling heroes with a creative coping mechanism, a supportive community, and a peaceful path toward recovery.
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