Controversy and contradiction: The death penalty in America
Controversy and contradiction: The death penalty in America  
Podcast: On Point | Podcast
Published On: Sat Jan 27 2024
Description: Alabama has carried out the first execution by asphyxiation with nitrogen gas. Kenneth Eugene Smith was executed after a previous attempt involving lethal injection failed. In this episode from January 2023, we heard about that botched execution and how states have been wrestling with how to carry out the ultimate penalty.