#190: Interview of William E. Perry on What It's Really Like to Be a Prosecutor (30 January 2013)

Summary: In this 30 January 2013 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell interviewed William E. Perry about "What It's Really Like to Be a Prosecutor." Topics discussed include: * Becoming a prosecutor, including prosecuting for the Navajo Nation * How criminal cases get to trial * Preliminary hearings and grand juries * The problem of corruption * The trial process * Prosecutor caseload * Sentencing * The reliability of juries * Judges versus juries * The problem with "the drug war" * Police as hamstrung versus out-of-control * Confessions * Plea bargaining * Most interesting and rewarding cases For more from Dr. Diana Brickell on the application rational principles to the challenges of real life, visit Philosophy in Action: http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com