Would You Willingly Watch Someone Die?

The Summary: The proposal to broadcast a live execution by firing squad online has reignited fierce arguments over deterrence, state power, and exposure to extreme content. Host Josh Bryant examines the multifaceted impact of this controversial move with three key experts. Naomi Lim, White House Reporter at the Washington Examiner, explains the US political context and the likelihood of officials calling off the stream. US Studies Centre expert Associate Professor David Smith explores foreign policy implications, public reaction, and fears of fueling radicalization. Criminal psychologist and host of the Motive and Method podcast Dr. Tim Watson Monro discusses Australia's abolition of capital punishment and the potential trauma for everyday citizens watching such graphic footage online. Tap the follow button in your podcast app to get the latest episode from The Summary. The Summary, a podcast that keeps you connected to what matters, and why. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.