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Public Defenseless

Hunter Parnell
Indigent Defense
Criminal Justice Reform
Death Penalty
Texas
Public Defender Offices
Due Process
Public Defenders
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Operation Lone Star
Nikolas Cruz
Mississippi Criminal Justice System
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Texas Indigent Defense Commission
Grassroots Movements
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Operation Streamline
Racial Bias
Education System
Mental Health Systems
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

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

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Today, Hunter was joined by Ali Bloomquist and Cherise Fanno Burdeen PhD about their new paper titled "Emotion First Theory & Practice: Emotional Intelligence as Foundational Infrastructure for Equity Practice." In it, Ali and Cherise detail the impo... more

Today, Hunter was joined by the American Immigration Council's Aaron Reichlin-Melnick to discuss a new report published by AIC. Over the past two years, the Trump administration has rapidly expanded the use of and capacity of immigration detention. A... more

Today, Hunter was joined by Thomas Gant, a Community Organizer with the Center for Community Alternatives. Thomas joins the show to describe three different bills pending in New York that could chip away at the impacts of mass incarceration.

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Today, Hunter was joined by Alex Burness of Bolts Magazine to discuss his recent piece of reporting on American Samoans in Alaska. Specifically, Alex walks us through the history that gave American Samoans passports, social security numbers, but no r... more

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Thomas Gant
Community organizer with the Center for Community Alternatives
Center for Community Alternatives
Episode: 436 | The New York Laws that Could Chip Away at the State's Mass Incarceration Policies w/Thomas Gant
Alex Burness
Staff writer with Bolts Magazine focusing on criminal justice and voting rights issues.
Bolts Magazine
Episode: 435 | How Alaska is Punishing American Samoans for Believing They Had the Right to Vote w/Alex Burness
Max Miner
CEO and founder of Executive Treatment Solutions, an organization that connects individuals facing criminal charges to mental health and addiction treatment services.
Executive Treatment Solutions
Episode: 433 | How Pre-Trial Mitigation Can Save People From Incarceration w/Max Miner
Dan Fitzgerald
Peer support specialist focusing on addiction recovery and resource navigation
Denver Municipal Public Defender Office
Episode: 432 | How the Denver Municipal Public Defenders Interrupt the Punishment of Poverty w/Alex Flood and Dan Fitzgerald
Alex Flood
Public defender with experience in municipal defense
Denver Municipal Public Defender Office
Episode: 432 | How the Denver Municipal Public Defenders Interrupt the Punishment of Poverty w/Alex Flood and Dan Fitzgerald
Jessie Lenhardt
Senior Manager at Baker Tilly, consultant for public defender agencies
Baker Tilly
Episode: 431 | Lessons Learned from Public Defender Offices Trying to Implement Workload Standards w/Jessie Lenhardt
Olivia Miller
Deputy Public Defender at Clark County Public Defender's Office
Clark County Public Defender's Office
Episode: 430 | How Las Vegas Casinos Got a Special Court that Allows them to Punish Poverty on the Las Vegas Strip w/Dallas Anselmo and Olivia Miller
Dallas Anselmo
Deputy Public Defender at Clark County Public Defender's Office
Clark County Public Defender's Office
Episode: 430 | How Las Vegas Casinos Got a Special Court that Allows them to Punish Poverty on the Las Vegas Strip w/Dallas Anselmo and Olivia Miller
Mohammad Al Rawi
Co-founder of ZLS.App and former CIO for the Los Angeles County Public Defenders Office.
ZLS.App
Episode: 429 | How Technology Can Improve Public Defense in and out of the Courtroom w/Mohammed Al Rawi and Ryan Wolfe

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Hunter Parnell
Host of Public Defenseless, brings insights from the legal landscape while being an advocate for criminal justice reform.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 187 ratings
  • Great show.

    Keep it up.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PJ Barker
    United States4 months ago
  • Exposes Criminal Abuses

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rachelm1972
    United Statesa year ago
  • Shedding Light Where It Needs to Be Shed

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    drewmm10
    United Statesa year ago
  • Thank you

    I am a chief public defender and this podcast has been extremely helpful to me. Well done

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nickiedenises
    United States2 years ago
  • Lawyer Hanlon

    Required listening for anyone interested in America’s criminal processing system.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Steve Hanlon
    United States2 years ago

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Overall, the podcast fosters a sense of community among those passionate about criminal justice reform.
Listeners appreciate the thought-provoking discussions that reveal the complexities of the justice system.
The quality of the guests and their insights into systemic issues have been highlighted as significant features.
The content is empowering, inspiring individuals to think critically about the flaws in the legal system and engage in reform efforts.
Many have found the podcast to be an invaluable resource for understanding the broader implications of legal representation and advocacy.

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#119
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#178
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Talking Points

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436 | The New York Laws that Could Chip Away at the State's Mass Incarceration Policies w/Thomas Gant
Q: What impact do mandatory minimums have on individuals and families?
Mandatory minimums often result in coerced pleas, where individuals take deals for fear of harsher sentences, negatively affecting their lives and their families.
436 | The New York Laws that Could Chip Away at the State's Mass Incarceration Policies w/Thomas Gant
Q: What sparked your interest in political organizing while incarcerated?
I realized that politics and democratic processes, which I thought didn't impact me, actually did and affected my community on a large scale.
427 | What Happened to Public Defense in Stanislaus County After They Started Talking About Not Taking New Cases? w/Jennifer Jennison
Q: What strategies have you used to navigate hiring challenges for new public defenders?
Building relationships with other departments and seeking grants have been essential, but cultural and community resistance complicates recruitment and retention efforts.
427 | What Happened to Public Defense in Stanislaus County After They Started Talking About Not Taking New Cases? w/Jennifer Jennison
Q: Can you give us the range of responses from county leaders after you decided to go unavailable?
Responses varied from anger and frustration to support from some justice partners who recognized that a functioning public defender's office is essential for the entire system to work effectively.
423 | How the Los Angeles Public Defender is Revolutionizing the Representation of People with Neurocognitive Disorders w/Noah Cox
Q: What challenges do you face in advocating for clients with cognitive disorders in court?
One major challenge is overcoming the perception that clients with extensive criminal histories can't succeed and advocating for treatment-based solutions instead of punitive measures.

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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. Thomas Gant
2. Alex Burness
3. Max Miner
4. Dan Fitzgerald
5. Alex Flood
6. Jessie Lenhardt
7. Olivia Miller
8. Dallas Anselmo

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