Death row execution: Alabama's first suffocation

After trying - and failing - to kill him via lethal injection, Alabama is planning to execute death row inmate Kenneth Smith next week using an untested method - nitrogen suffocation. But why are they resorting to this? And could he get a last minute reprieve? Today's episode contains descriptions of death and execution, right from the start - so do consider if you want to listen. This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes. Guest: Alistair Dawber, Washington correspondent, The Times and The Sunday Times. Host: Manveen Rana. Producer: Olivia Case. Clips: Times Radio, FOX, NewsNation. Email us: storiesofourtimes@thetimes.co.uk Find out more about our bonus series for Times subscribers: 'Inside the newsroom' This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.