Blood Memory from Love and Radio
Summary
Snap Judgment presents an episode of Love and Radio’s Blood Memory, a series exploring justice and manipulation through the story of Michael Thompson, a charismatic Aryan Brotherhood defector. The narrative features interviews with a mitigation specialist and a prosecutor who were both deeply affected by Thompson’s charm and controversial past. Host Nick VanderKolk discusses the complex, unreliable nature of Thompson’s story and the blurred lines between truth and performance in this award-winning non-fiction podcast.
Topics discussed
Introduction to Snap Studios and Blood Memory
Nick Vanderkolk on ethics and fighting
Narrator's background in teaching and burnout
Transition to mitigation work in capital cases
Early life, dating a convict, and parole work
Meeting Michael Thompson in prison
Prosecutor's perspective on Thompson's parole
Narrator's spiritual connection to Thompson
Credits and production notes
Interview with Nick Vanderkolk on the series
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