EPISODE #1068 JAILHOUSE LAWYERS VS. THE DIRTY COPRichard welcomes an award-winning journalist and former New York Magazine staff writer to discuss his new podcast, The Burden, about a group of wrongfully convicted inmates who form a prison law firm in order to free themselves and take down a corrupt New York Homicide Detective.GUEST: Steve Fishman is an award- winning New York Magazine and podcast journalist and the host and creator of the #1 podcast series Empire onBlood (Panoply), and Ponzi Supernova (Audible). He is known for landing the impossible-to-get subject. Fishman got to Son of Sam in prison, and Bernie Madoff opened up to him. He owns a bar in Brooklyn.WEBSITE:https://www.orbitmedia.fmPODCAST:The Burdenhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-burden/id1734312219SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!!!BIRCH GOLD GROUP - The Precious Metal IRA SpecialistsDiversify a portion of your savings into GOLD with Birch Gold Group. Gold is your hedge against inflation, and Birch Gold makes it EASY to own. Text STRANGE to 989898 and get your free info-kit on gold, then talk to a precious metals specialist on how to protect your savings from persistent inflation with gold. Text STRANGE to 989898 now.THE WELLNESS COMPANY - Own Your Wellness, Own Your Health, Own Your FreedomThe comprehensive Med Kit is meticulously stocked with 8 potentially life savingmedicines to address injuries and emergencies. It's your safety net for the unexpected.Visit https://www.twc.health/strangeplanet and secure your Emergency MED Kit.Use CODE STRANGEPLANET to receive 10% offBECOME A PREMIUM SUBSCRIBER!!!https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fmThree monthly subscriptions to choose from. Commercial Free Listening, Bonus Episodes and a Subscription to my monthly newsletter, InnerSanctum.We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. By using our website and services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our Cookie Policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm/