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Pursuing Justice

Harriet Hendel

Booking Overview

This interview-led criminal justice podcast focuses on wrongful convictions and systemic failures, regularly featuring exonerees, law professors and authors, and leaders of innocence or justice organizations. Credible pitches include exonerated individuals, criminal justice scholars, wrongful-conviction attorneys, innocence-project directors, and nonprofit leaders with documented reform or advocacy work; booking difficulty is medium.

Metrics

Episodes: 252

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: < 100

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

jordan@thepodcabin.com

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Host

Harriet Hendel - Criminal justice educator and former board member of the Innocence Project of Florida, where she was active for many years. She has taught classes on the justice system since 2012.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Exonerees with compelling firsthand experiences; law professors, attorneys, and authors specializing in wrongful convictions or criminal justice; and founders or senior leaders of innocence, prison-reform, or broader justice organizations.
Required Achievements:  
Published books on wrongful convictions or criminal justice, Law degrees and academic appointments, Documented exoneration or legal advocacy experience, Leadership of established justice or innocence organizations, Recognition through major awards or media coverage

Recent Guest Discussions

Marty Tankleff - His Wrongful Conviction For The Murders Of His Adoptive Parents, 17 Years Of Incarceration, Exoneration, Legal Career, And Work Supporting Exonerees.

Marty Tankleff - His Wrongful Conviction For The Murders Of His Adoptive Parents, 17 Years Of Incarceration, Exoneration, Legal Career, And Work Supporting Exonerees.

Jessica S. Henry - No-crime Wrongful Convictions, False Prosecutions, And Systemic Flaws Discussed In Her Book Smoke But No Fire: Convicting The Innocent Of Crimes That Never Happened.

Jessica S. Henry - No-crime Wrongful Convictions, False Prosecutions, And Systemic Flaws Discussed In Her Book Smoke But No Fire: Convicting The Innocent Of Crimes That Never Happened.

Alexander McLean - Training Incarcerated People And Prison Staff As Paralegals And Lawyers, Expanding Access To Justice In Kenya And Uganda, And Securing Releases For People Denied Justice.

Recent Topics

Law, Criminal Justice, Wrongful Convictions, Innocence Projects, Prison Reform

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Pursuing Justice
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In Conversation with Jailhouse Lawyers Initiative Founder Jhody Polk [Part 1]

October 15, 2026

Jhody Polk spent 8 years  in Florida prisons for burglary, arson and grand theft. While she did her time, she became fascinated by the law and ultimately earned the title of Law Clerk. She has an Associates Degree in Paralegal Studies. She won a Soros Justice Fellowship in 2018 allowing her to launch Jailhouse Lawyers Initiative. JLI is a national project that supports incarcerated people who teach themselves the law to advocate for themselves and their peers. JLI is housed at NYU School of L...

Champions of Justice: Harriet Speaks About Wrongful Conviction Day

October 08, 2026

In honor of International Wrongful Conviction Day which was October 2, Harriet will read a piece by John Grisham written as the introduction to a recently published book called Champions of Justice: Inside The Fight Against Wrongful Convictions edited by Dr. Saul Kassin. The book highlights exonerees, lawyers, forensic scientists, journalists and authors: all part of the worldwide Innocence Network. The 23 chapters are individually written by a "champion" of innocence. Grisham has been very o...

From Behind Bars To Passing The Bar - Professor Marty Tankleff [Part 2]

September 17, 2026

Marty Tankleff was arrested at age 17 for the double murder of his adoptive parents~a crime he didn't commit (and which is still unsolved over 30 years later). He was sentenced to 50 years to Life. He served 17 years of that sentence and after exoneration, he graduated from college and law school and is now a practicing lawyer. His story was shown on "48 Hours" in 2008 titled: "Fight for the Truth". In addition, he is a Distinguished Visiting Professor at Georgetown University in Washington, ...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Pursuing Justice?

Pursuing Justice is hosted by Harriet Hendel. Its publicly listed email is jordan@thepodcabin.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Pursuing Justice?

The publicly listed email for Pursuing Justice: jordan@thepodcabin.com.

How many listeners does Pursuing Justice have?

Podseeker estimates Pursuing Justice reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Pursuing Justice?

Pursuing Justice typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Exonerees with compelling firsthand experiences; law professors, attorneys, and authors specializing in wrongful convictions or criminal justice; and founders or senior leaders of innocence, prison-reform, or broader justice organizations. Common among recent guests: Published books on wrongful convictions or criminal justice; Law degrees and academic appointments; Documented exoneration or legal advocacy experience. Recent guests include Marty Tankleff, Marty Tankleff, and Jessica S. Henry.

How hard is it to get booked on Pursuing Justice?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Pursuing Justice cover?

Recent episodes cover Law, Criminal Justice, Wrongful Convictions, Innocence Projects, and Prison Reform. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

jordan@thepodcabin.com

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