
Truth & Shadow Podcast
Ep. 153 Converging on Corruption, the Nature of Greed with Gregg Owen
This episode of Truth and Shadow explores how greed and corruption can take hold—from the psychology of wanting more to the institutional failures that undermine justice. Host BT opens with a reflection on greed as a force that grows through seemingly reasonable choices, leaving people—and systems—hollowed out. Then former Cook County prosecutor Gregg Owen joins the conversation to discuss his unusual path from touring musician to trial lawyer and his book, Convergence . Owen recounts working in a courthouse shaped by bribery and political pressure, and explains how musical instincts helped him with courtroom timing, witness preparation, and connecting with jurors. At the heart of the discussion is a double-murder case that became a fight against obstructed justice, missing evidence, and indifference. Owen also reflects on Operation Greylord, Chicago’s history of court corruption, and the responsibility to give victims a voice. Website: 26thstreetbooks.com Book Time stamps 02:50 BT's Forethought on the nature of Greed 13:45 Interview starts






