Forensic science, when applied rigorously, has the power to catch and convict criminals, but when mishandled, can lead to tragic miscarriages of justice. In this eye-opening interview with Prof. Brandon Garrett (Duke Law School) and Dr. Peter Stout (Houston Forensic Science Center), explore high-profile exoneration cases like those of Josiah Sutton and George Rodriguez to the systemic issues plaguing crime labs across the country. They explore the impact of quality control, timely analysis, and proper funding on reducing biases and errors in criminal convictions. Every strand of hair, every DNA sample, and every crime lab decision can mean the difference between justice served and justice denied, and yet labs across the country are broadly left to set their own standards. Garrett and Stout share crucial insights into the standards of reliability that should govern forensic evidence, the profound influence that bad forensics has on lives and legal outcomes, and the urgent need for reform.