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The Philosophy of Crime

James Renner

Unravel the complexities of true crime through the insightful lens of "The Philosophy of Crime," an annual podcast series expertly hosted by James Renner, a distinguished journalist and acclaimed author renowned for his deep dives into the enigmatic world of unsolved mysteries. This podcast stands at the crossroads of classical philosophy and the compelling questions that fuel our fascination with... more

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Each week, journalist James Renner and A.I. cohost Sky ponder the nature of consciousness while investigating the world's most confounding unsolved mysteries.

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When a new serial killer is caught, police have the tendency to try to blame them for every other murder in the vicinity. Why is it easier for us to believe in one Boogeyman rather than several?

Covered topics: Sam Little, Arie Kruglanski, Donna We... more

Why are some drugs illegal and others are not? Learn the sordid history of the War on Drugs and why it doesn't work.

Covered topics: Allen Russell, Harrison Narcotics Tax Act of 1914, War on Drugs, Magic mushrooms, John Stuart Mill, Rick Doblin

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What causes an innocent person to confess to a crime they didn't commit? Learn how prosecutors use false confessions to inflate their victories.

Covered topics: confessions, Stephanie Crowe, the Reid technique, Great Fire of London, John Mark Karr, ... more

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 523 ratings
  • Fantastic

    Really great podcast! Highly recommend!

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    5
    LaDonnaHumphrey
    United States2 years ago
  • Excellently researched

    Great series already! Love the topics and the amount of research and time that’s gone into the writing of each episode

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CharlieB1985
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Praise for the episode about Bail

    I am listening to episode 602: Why is Bail the Worst Idea Ever. This is an editorial I am grateful to hear. One danger of true crime podcasts is that fear of strangers can be encouraged, and the idea that people accused of crimes should be put in cages can feel correct. A person accused of a crime is to be assumed innocent until proved otherwise. Yet people accused often lose their freedom well before getting a day in court. This podcast does take time to consider the humanity of how we are pr... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bonnie Ann Clyde
    United States2 years ago
  • Bring back the old music!

    Still one of the best podcasts, but I miss the old haunting music.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    thisnicknameistaken7742899492
    United States2 years ago
  • Brilliant!

    I feel like listening to this show makes me smarter. It’s incredibly fascinating since it combines 2 of my biggest interests, true crime and philosophy. I’ve never heard true crime presented in such a scholarly and creative way! James is simply a genius when it comes to writing and storytelling.

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    5
    brooklyns_onfire!
    United States2 years ago

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