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Charged: A True Punishment Story

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For two and a half years, Emily Bazelon has been following people through a special court in New York designed to be a speedy machine for the harsh punishment of illegal gun possession. Along the way, a strange thing happened—the politics outside the courtroom started to change when a new generation of activists and insiders began challenging the old system the gun court was part of.

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Neil M. Gorsuch
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Shane Harris
Staff writer covering national security and intelligence at the Atlantic
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Ana Vanessa Herrero
Venezuelan reporter providing on-the-ground insight from Caracas
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Kim Lane Scheppele
Laurance S. Rockefeller Professor of Sociology and International Affairs
Princeton University
Episode: Amicus | The Fast Track To Autocracy
Lee Gelernt
A lawyer at the ACLU's National Office in New York, recognized as a leading public interest lawyer, known for arguing high-profile cases
American Civil Liberties Union
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David Shoemaker
Art lead and WWE content lead at The Ringer
The Ringer
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Dağhan Irak
Sociologist and former sports journalist in Turkey
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Sherrilyn Ifill
Civil rights lawyer and founding director of the Fourteenth Amendment Center for Law and Democracy at Howard University School of Law
Howard University School of Law
Episode: Amicus | One Amendment Explains It All
Malcolm Nance
Former career US. Naval Intelligence Officer specializing in counter-terrorism and intelligence.
Podcast host of Black Man Spy with Malcolm Nance
Episode: Amicus | SCOTUS Greenlights Trump, Gaslights America

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Mary Harris
Host of the program focusing on justice and policy issues, affiliated with Slate.
Dahlia Lithwick
Co-host/interviewer and legal commentator known for deep-dive legal and political analysis.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 51 ratings
  • Not part of the subscriber service.

    I subscribe to Slate premium services. Apparently only ONE program is ad free. A total bait and switch! I will be canceling my subscription!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    bvegan4evr
    United States4 years ago
  • Very much worth the listen!

    I really enjoyed this podcast. The story line flowed nice and was easy to follow plus it was hard hitting truth about the justice system in America. Well spoken and articulated by the narrator as well.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Memphis4901
    United States5 years ago
  • Emily is Excellent

    Very interesting to listen to, I recommend this.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lordtyger9
    United States7 years ago
  • Excellent, real, raw storytelling

    Highly recommend. Hoping this otherwise substance-less review rises above the review that meaninglessly critiques the podcast’s use of the word “like” as unprofessional. 1) Elitist. 2) To the extent that persons interviewed use the word “like,” they are narrating their experiences. Most of us humans use the word “like” or other fillers in conversation. 3) I tracked every use by Emily Bazelon of the word “like.” She uses the word when making comparisons. A listener may prefer “such as” or “for ex... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    embeekay
    United States7 years ago
  • Great and informative podcast

    Criminal justice can be a boring, complicated, lawyer-y topic but this podcast makes it interesting. Very well narrated, extremely informative and well researched! Highly recommended

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    msspo
    United States7 years ago

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A few listeners question stylistic choices but overall praise depth and credibility.
Thought-provoking legal analysis that connects court decisions to real-world impact.
Balanced, well-researched exploration of complex political topics.
Engaging storytelling that makes legal issues accessible.

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People often resist these ideas because they lack understanding of the historical context and significance of the 14th Amendment.
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Q: What do you think the challenges are that the 14th Amendment is facing today?
The 14th Amendment is facing assault from multiple angles, including political rhetoric against racial justice and efforts to redefine citizenship away from its original guarantees.
Amicus | SCOTUS Greenlights Trump, Gaslights America
Q: What are the obligations of any member of the United States military with respect to illegal directives?
Members of the military have a duty to refuse illegal orders, and this obligation is codified in the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
What Next | A Textbook Example of an Unlawful Order
Q: Why Senator Mark Kelly in particular?
He's a retired regular officer of the United States Navy, which means the Uniform Code of Military Justice extends jurisdiction to him, making him more susceptible to potential military law violations related to his comments.
What Next | A Textbook Example of an Unlawful Order
Q: So, if I'm serving in the US military, and if I'm posted in the Caribbean right now, I just wonder what I do with all of this?
The military personnel are facing a moral dilemma over the legality of orders they are receiving regarding strikes and actions in Venezuela. They are questioning if their actions could be illegal or a potential war crime.

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A deep-dive narrative following how a New York gun-possession court operates as a fast-track justice system, with reporters tracing what happens to defendants, victims, and the broader political climate surrounding punishment. Across episodes, the show layers legal analysis, civil rights considerations, and activism—exploring how courtroom decisions interact with politics, media scrutiny, and public policy. Noteworthy is the blend of investigative storytelling with expert interview segments that illuminate legal principles and democratic accountability, making it compelling for listeners who care about justice, governance, and the limits of punishment.

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2. Shane Harris
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