The Hyman Podcast

JD delves into the story of Lydell Grant, a Texas man who was falsely imprisioned for nearly a decade after six eyewitnesses were coaxed into identifying him in a line up. But thanks to the work of the Innocence Project of Texas, today, Mr. Grant is a free man. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Credits: Brand Design: Kevin Ache Theme Song: "Canary" by Jim Yosef Additional Music & Sco...

In the third season of the groundbreaking podcast, JD dives into new topics relating to the American justice system, wrongful imprisonment, the Murdaugh saga all of which is wrapped in an underlying message of hope and healing of the overall human experience. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Credits: Brand Design: Kevin Ache Theme Song: "Canary" by Jim Yosef Additional Music & Scori...

Lester Young was once serving a life sentence in prison. Today he's a free man and his aim is to help other men and women who are recently released from prison escape recidivism by providing re-entry tools necessary to live a full life. In the interview, Hyman taps into the underlying story and incredible journey that Lester embarked on to pursue redemption. You can learn more about Lester’s...

Carrie Buck of the infamous Buck v Bell US Supreme Court case was the first in a long line of Americans who were involuntarily sterilized after the growing popularity of the practice of eugenics. That was in the 1920s. It's a practice that continued clear into the 70s and even so today. In this episode, we hear the story of Kelli Dillon who was sterilized against her will while serving a pris...

In the conclusion to this three-part series, Hyman discusses Gloria Satterfield, the late nanny and housekeeper for the Murdaugh and how Alex took advantage of her death and his insurance to scam her surviving sons out of millions of dollars. Now he's facing severe consequences and so are his coconspirators. Don't miss this epic conclusion as Hyman wraps up South Carolina's most pro...

It all started with a boat crash that killed Mallory Beach. From there, the Murdaugh family, and more specifically, Alex Murdaugh's life started to fall apart and in epic fashion no less. In part two of this three part series, we'll explore the murders and Maggie and Paul Murdaugh and how the investigation led to the reopening of another South Carolina cold case--the death of Stephen Smi...

The Murdaugh family from Hampton County, South Carolina have held power in some capacity well over a century. In part one of this three-part series, we'll explore the lives of Alex Murdaugh and his family, Maggie Murdaugh, his wife and two sons Buster Murdaugh and Paul Murdaugh. We'll also dive into the family's legal troubles including a boat crash caused by Paul Murdaugh that clai...

Season 2kicks off with Hyman discussing the 2020 presidential election . Hyman also talks about the January 6 " insurrection " where protestors stormed the capital and the subsequent events that followed and how that led to a resurgence of the topic of voter suppression in the US. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Credits: Brand Design: Kevin Ache Theme Song: "Canary" by Jim Yo...

In the second season of the Hyman Podcast be prepared for JD Hyman's take on voter suppression, closing the wealth gap, the second amendment and other controversial topics. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Credits: Brand Design: Kevin Ache Theme Song: "Canary" by Jim Yosef Additional Music & Scoring: Epidemic Sound Visit our website to learn more about the podcast! Let's c...

In the 8th installment to this series and season finale, Dr. Hyman holds nothings back. In an effort to dive into the woes of systemic racism and its effect on the black community, JD reveals a habit he developed to protect himself from certain stereotypes and how that habit effected his life even to this day. JD also rolls back more of his life during his time in college and how his very existenc...

In part 7 of the series, Dr. Hyman unravels the racism he experienced at a small, Christian college in rural Circleville, Ohio. In this episode JD takes on vulnerability, poise, confidence, friends enemies, a hard time, and a long way getting there. This raw retelling of one of the hardest and most rewarding times of his life comes to a head as he dives into the heart of what it means it to be tok...

In the sixth chapter, Dr. Hyman interviews Donald Glenn, Director of the Office of Multicultural, Diversity, and Inclusion Affairs at Grand Canyon. Attending a rural, predominantly white institution, JD and Donald reflect on college life and campus racial tensions during the 2008 presidential race and subsequent election.  Send us Fan Mail Support the show Credits: Brand Design: Kevin Ache Theme S...

Chapter 5 takes a controversial turn especially and in light of the pending presidential election. In this episode, Dr. Hyman dives deep into the culture of presidential misconduct and what it really means to hold our leaders accountable. JD doesn't hold back any punches as he forces listeners to reckon with their own actions in how they've propped up their leaders and made them into ido...

In the fourth chapter of the story, Dr. Hyman meets with Andrew Williams III, author of the article "Facing My Own Blackness." In the article, Andrew tells the story of how he reconciled the meaning and weight of his race and what it means to face the world––in a world where his race is often vilified. JD explores these mores with Andrew and reconciles his own race and how he came to ter...

In chapter 3, Dr. Hyman dives into the many lessons he and many other people of color learned as children. He talks about the profound and holistic nature of each lesson and how the impact of those lessons helped to shape the culture of the black community as a whole. Sponsors: Blank Shell Gaming Grant Furness Designs Buds & Blooms, NY   Send us Fan Mail Support the show Credits: Brand Design:...

In the second chapter of the story, Dr. Hyman explores what it means and feels to be black in America. JD challenges listeners to move past pain and anger in an effort to change the narrative of the country. JD explores the relationship between Black America and law enforcement and how basic accountability can solve many of the problems that exist within our law enforcement. JD also discusses a pe...

In the series premiere, Dr. J.D. Hyman provides an overview of the social and cultural mores that have created an institutional disadvantage for minorities in America. He also dives into how the disparities in the justice system foster violence against people of color and how George Floyd and Breonna Taylor were some of the more recent victims of those disparities. Sponsors:  Blank Shell Gaming @...

We’re here to dig into the American Political System, explore experiences from the human condition, and be a catalyst for some hard conversations that need to be had. No matter what brought you here, I’m glad you came. The Hyman Podcast premiers on Monday, September 7th with new episodes released bi-weekly wherever you get your podcasts. Sponsors: Blank Shell Gaming @ https://www.facebook.com/BSG....