
Anyone paying attention can tell you that our criminal legal system is perpetuating cruelty and harm, but the complexity of the legal world overwhelms most people simply trying to get through another day. Public Defenseless explores the rot in the justice system and what we can do about it. Join host, Hunter Parnell, as he interviews top defense attorneys and criminal justice stakeholders from acr... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 438 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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Today, Hunter was joined by the new Chief Public Defender for the state of Missouri, Matthew Crowell. Matthew and Hunter discussed a range of topics that Matthew is now facing as the Chief and how he hopes to tackle them.
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Today, Hunter was joined once again by Stanislaus County Chief Public Defender Jennifer Jennison. Last time she was one the show, Jennifer detailed how she made the decision to make her office unavailable for new cases because of the unethical worklo... more
Today, Hunter was joined by Bolts Magazine staff writer, Lauren Gill. Back in September, Lauren authored a remarkable piece about how a small county in rural Arkansas responded to the threat of a new prison being built in their back yard.
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Today, Hunter was joined by Greg Egan and John Choi. For the first time on the show, a Public Defender and the District Attorney join the show at the same time to describe how their collaborative efforts have improved public safety without mass incar... more
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Public Defenseless details how the presumption of innocence is fiction in courtrooms across the country.
While we supposedly have the right to a trial by a jury of our peers, defendants who are largely Black and Latino men, are compelled to take pleas or face lengthy, painful incarceration.
The American justice system as revealed by Public Defenseless is so deeply broken and must be reformed.
As a former Colorado public defender (and still indigent criminal defense attorney), I’m biased in favor of the excellent coverage of issues in Colorado, including the crisis in our state public defender system and the horrors unfolding in municipal courts.
But I also love every episode from elsewhere in the country. It’s so easy for us to be in our silos and forget that there are hundreds of other offices out there facing similar challenges and coming up with innovative solutions. This podcast... more
I am a chief public defender and this podcast has been extremely helpful to me. Well done
Required listening for anyone interested in America’s criminal processing system.
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This podcast critically examines the flaws and injustices embedded within the criminal justice system, emphasizing the often-overlooked experiences of defense attorneys and advocates working at the grassroots level. It covers topics such as mass incarceration, public defense challenges, the impact of financial burdens on individuals facing legal issues, and innovative reforms aimed at fostering fairer legal outcomes. The conversations with expert guests shed light on systemic issues while also providing potential solutions, equipping listeners with the knowledge and motivation to advocate for change in their own communities. Unique to this podcast is its commitment to demystifying the complexities of the legal system, making it accessible f... more
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Recent guests on Public Defenseless include:
1. Lauren Gill
2. Greg Egan
3. John Choi
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