What If I'm Right?

This week, host Ian Heller examines how institutions—from the education system to the courtroom—are failing our communities. Ian is joined by Dr. Edwin Grimsley, Professor of Sociology at Baruch College and an expert in criminology. Drawing on his work with the Innocence Project and the Misdemeanor Justice Project, Dr. Grimsley discusses the real-world impact of policing, the targeting of vulnerable populations, and how systemic reform is the only path toward true accountability.

In this inaugural episode, host Ian Heller challenges the modern "death match" of public discourse. By moving past echo chambers and the "mushy middle," Ian explores a "Venn diagram" approach to finding commonality between opposing views. Plus, Ian is joined by his wife, Lora, founder of Baby Fingers, to discuss the powerful origin story of using American Sign Language to connect with infants and toddlers.