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Why Bryan Stevenson believes hope is necessary for justice

Why Bryan Stevenson believes hope is necessary for justice

39 min

Civil rights lawyer and Equal Justice Initiative founder Bryan Stevenson speaks with WBUR's Tiziana Dearing about the legal system, the stories we tell about our nation, and why he sees hope as a prerequisite for justice. Stevenson is the author of "Just Mercy."

Civil rights lawyer and Equal Justice Initiative founder Bryan Stevenson speaks with WBUR's Tiziana Dearing about the legal system, the stories we tell about our nation, and why he sees hope as a prerequisite for justice. Stevenson is the author of "Just Mercy." This conversation was a part of The WBUR Festival (2026), where thousands of attendees descend on Boston each year to hear movers, makers, and other fascinating people in conversation with each other and with WBUR.