{"podcast":{"title":"Real Stories","slug":"real-stories-7906637","podcast_index_feed_id":7906637,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/real-stories","website_url":null,"image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/c5493e34-5897-11f1-8d9d-2fdae6f59972/image/abaa59ec3796a2460fd9433c2e29c3b9.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Real Stories","episode_count":42,"summary":"For immersive documentaries that delve into the depths of human experiences, Real Stories is your ultimate destination. Here, we curate the finest documentaries from around the globe, ensuring a diverse and captivating selection, including many award-winning films. Don't miss out on the latest updates and releases – hit that subscribe button and join our community of documentary enthusiasts. Get ready to explore stories that will touch your heart, ignite conversations, and inspire change. Real Stories is part of the Little Dot Studios Network.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-20T08:17:29.228378+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/real-stories-7906637"},"episode":{"title":"This Man Executed 62 People Then Simply Left","slug":"this-man-executed-62-people-then-simply-left","published_at":"2026-07-18T11:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/real-stories-7906637/this-man-executed-62-people-then-simply-left","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/real-stories-7906637","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/VG8349445717.mp3","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/VG8349445717.mp3","summary":"What is the true cost of the death penalty? This documentary explores the complex moral landscape of capital punishment through the eyes of those who have lived it. From Jerry Givens, a former chief executioner who put 62 people to death before questioning the system, to families of murder victims who find themselves at odds over the meaning of \"closure.\" We follow the harrowing story of Earl Washington Jr., a man with an IQ of 69 who came within days of execution for a crime he didn’t commit, and the survivors of the Boston Marathon bombing as they grapple with the sentencing of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. It is a raw, unflinching look at justice, error, and the human capacity for both vengeance and forgiveness.Instagram - @realstoriesdocsAny queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com","meta_description":"What is the true cost of the death penalty? This documentary explores the complex moral landscape of capital punishment through the eyes of those who have…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4305,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/real-stories-7906637/episodes/this-man-executed-62-people-then-simply-left/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/real-stories-7906637/this-man-executed-62-people-then-simply-left.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}