On this episode of The Karol Markowicz Show, Karol sits down with constitutional law professor and former Chicago prosecutor Randy Barnett to discuss his gripping new book, Felony Review: Tales of True Crime and Corruption in Chicago.

Barnett shares firsthand stories from his time in Cook County’s felony review unit—where prosecutors determined whether criminal charges should be filed. From shocking murders to wrongful arrests, he reveals the reality of the criminal justice system and the surprising reasons why suspects confess—even without coercion.

The conversation dives into:


The psychology behind confessions and why people talk to police


Inside Chicago’s unique felony review system and how it prevented wrongful charges


The transition from prosecutor to leading constitutional law scholar


Lessons about justice, ethics, and the legal system


Why real-life crime is often more complex—and stranger—than fiction

Barnett also reflects on his career, offers insight into the pursuit of justice, and shares a powerful piece of life advice: live your life as if you’ll one day write a memoir.

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Barnett shares firsthand stories from his time in Cook County&rsquo;s felony review unit&mdash;where prosecutors determined whether criminal charges should be filed. From shocking murders to wrongful arrests, he reveals the reality of the criminal justice system and the surprising reasons why suspects confess&mdash;even without coercion.
The conversation dives into:
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The psychology behind confessions and why people talk to police
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Inside Chicago&rsquo;s unique felony review system and how it prevented wrongful charges
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The transition from prosecutor to leading constitutional law scholar
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Lessons about justice, ethics, and the legal system
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Why real-life crime is often more complex&mdash;and stranger&mdash;than fiction
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Barnett also reflects on his career, offers insight into the pursuit of justice, and shares a powerful piece of life advice: live your life as if you&rsquo;ll one day write a memoir.

Hosted by New York Post and Fox News columnist, and co-author of the best-selling book, “Stolen Youth,” The Karol Markowicz Podcast expands on the topics that drove Karol’s most popular columns and conversations, namely, the cultural and social issues that affect us all. What's marriage really like? Why are we lied to about what it's like to have children? What does it mean to succeed in your career? In each episode, Markowicz aims to find real answers to the deep questions that really matter, while taking listener questions and welcoming some of the biggest names in news, politics and entertainment for candid conversations. Get ready to lean in and listen! Subscribe now to The Karol Markowicz Show - new episodes post every Wednesday and Friday on the iHeartRadio App, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Hosted by New York Post and Fox News columnist, and co-author of the best-selling book, &ldquo;Stolen Youth,&rdquo; The Karol Markowicz Podcast expands on the topics that drove Karol&rsquo;s most popular columns and conversations, namely, the cultural and social issues that affect us all. What's marriage really like? Why are we lied to about what it's like to have children? What does it mean to succeed in your career? In each episode, Markowicz aims to find real answers to the deep questions that really matter, while taking listener questions and welcoming some of the biggest names in news, politics and entertainment for candid conversations. Get ready to lean in and listen! Subscribe now to The Karol Markowicz Show - new episodes post every Wednesday and Friday on the iHeartRadio App, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

The Karol Markowicz Show

On this episode of The Karol Markowicz Show, Karol sits down with constitutional law professor and former Chicago prosecutor Randy Barnett to discuss his gripping new book, Felony Review: Tales of True Crime and Corruption in Chicago.

The Karol Markowicz Show: True Crime, Confessions & Justice with Randy Barnett

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