Wrongful Conviction

Wrongful Conviction takes a fundamentally different approach to true crime. Instead of asking "who did it," this podcast sits down with people who were convicted of crimes they say they didn't commit — and in many cases, have since been exonerated. The interviews are intimate, often emotional, and paint a picture of the criminal justice system that most true crime shows don't touch. Jason Flom, a founding board member of the Innocence Project and longtime criminal justice reform advocate, is the primary host. He's joined by co-hosts Maggie Freleng and Lauren Bright Pacheco, both accomplished journalists in their own right. Together they've produced 582 episodes covering exonerations, death row cases, and ongoing fights for freedom. New episodes come out two to three times per week, keeping a pace that matches the scale of wrongful conviction cases across the country. The format is interview-driven — you'll hear directly from exonerees describing what it was like to spend ten, twenty, sometimes thirty years behind bars for something they didn't do. Lawyers, investigators, and advocates also appear regularly. Episodes typically run 30 to 55 minutes. The 4.4-star rating from about 5,500 reviews reflects broad appreciation, though some listeners note that the show presents a one-sided perspective by design. That's a fair observation, but it's also the point. Wrongful Conviction exists to amplify voices that the system silenced, and it does that job with conviction and compassion. It's essential listening for anyone who cares about justice reform.