{"podcast":{"title":"Conversate with Killer Mike","slug":"conversate-with-killer-mike-7439481","podcast_index_feed_id":7439481,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/IMP9763637537","website_url":"https://the3rdstory.com/","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/9834b3c0-72dc-11f0-80eb-5b7867813dc2/image/4fa7dad3bf1d3dc86bab76e28f0fe0fa.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Third Story Media","episode_count":54,"summary":"Check in and Conversate with Killer Mike and friends every week as they discuss life, Atlanta hip-hop culture, cars, business, books, and whatever else comes up. No script, just unfiltered, hilarious, and thought provoking life experiences and game from his highly opinionated cast, crew and surprise co-hosts!","last_synced_at":"2026-07-16T04:18:54.931321+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/conversate-with-killer-mike-7439481"},"episode":{"title":"Defending People Against a Broken System ft. Brian Steel | Conversate with Killer Mike ep. 29","slug":"defending-people-against-a-broken-system-ft-brian-steel-conversate-with-killer-mike-ep-29","published_at":"2026-02-04T15:31:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/conversate-with-killer-mike-7439481/defending-people-against-a-broken-system-ft-brian-steel-conversate-with-killer-mike-ep-29","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/conversate-with-killer-mike-7439481","url":"https://mgln.ai/e/441/pscrb.fm/rss/p/tracking.swap.fm/track/GShUDppPATUMmMhYllkv/traffic.megaphone.fm/IMP9187441037.mp3?updated=1770220250","audio_url":"https://mgln.ai/e/441/pscrb.fm/rss/p/tracking.swap.fm/track/GShUDppPATUMmMhYllkv/traffic.megaphone.fm/IMP9187441037.mp3?updated=1770220250","summary":"On this episode of Conversate with Killer Mike, Killer Mike, Bear, and Cutmaster Swiff sit down with Brian Steel, one of the most respected and principled criminal defense attorneys in America. Known for his discipline, integrity, and willingness to stand alone when the system fails, Brian Steel delivers an unflinching breakdown of why the American justice system is not just broken but engineered to prey on poverty and race. From mass incarceration and probation traps to the criminalization of rap lyrics and the erosion of First Amendment rights, this conversation goes far beyond headlines. Brian shares personal stories from his upbringing, his evolution as a lawyer, and the cases that shaped his belief that the government must be questioned and power must be checked. He explains why knowing your rights is essential, why juries still matter, and why justice only works when people are brave enough to demand it. This is not a legal lecture. It is a human conversation about dignity, freedom, responsibility, and the future. If you care about civil rights, culture, art, or simply understanding how the system really works, this is an episode you need to hear. Books Referenced: • Rap on Trial by Erik Nielson Published by The New Press https://thenewpress.com/books/rap-on-trial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices","meta_description":"On this episode of Conversate with Killer Mike, Killer Mike, Bear, and Cutmaster Swiff sit down with Brian Steel, one of the most respected and principled…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":7500,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/conversate-with-killer-mike-7439481/episodes/defending-people-against-a-broken-system-ft-brian-steel-conversate-with-killer-mike-ep-29/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/conversate-with-killer-mike-7439481/defending-people-against-a-broken-system-ft-brian-steel-conversate-with-killer-mike-ep-29.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}