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Public Defenseless

Hunter Parnell
Indigent Defense
Criminal Justice Reform
Death Penalty
Public Defender Offices
Texas
Due Process
Public Defenders
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Operation Lone Star
Nikolas Cruz
Mississippi Criminal Justice System
Public Defense
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Racial Bias
Capital Defense
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Education System

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 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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Recent Guests

Lauren Gill
Staff writer at Bolts Magazine
Bolts Magazine
Episode: 426 | The Conservative Arkansas County Trying to Stop a Prison Being Built Next Door w/Lauren Gill
Greg Egan
Deputy Public Defender in Ramsey County, Minnesota
Ramsey County Public Defender's Office
Episode: *AUDIO FIXED* 425 | How Ramsey County Prosecutors and Public Defenders are Collaborating to Improve the Legal System w/John Choi and Greg Egan
John Choi
Elected District Attorney of Ramsey County, Minnesota
Ramsey County District Attorney's Office
Episode: *AUDIO FIXED* 425 | How Ramsey County Prosecutors and Public Defenders are Collaborating to Improve the Legal System w/John Choi and Greg Egan
Noah Cox
Deputy Public Defender at Los Angeles Public Defenders Office specializing in neurocognitive disorders
Los Angeles Public Defenders Office
Episode: 423 | How the Los Angeles Public Defender is Revolutionizing the Representation of People with Neurocognitive Disorders w/Noah Cox
Danielle Harris
Managing Attorney of the Freedom Project at the San Francisco Public Defender's Office
San Francisco Public Defender's Office
Episode: 422 | What Does it Take to Undo California's Legacy of Mass Incarceration? w/Danielle Harris
Andie Markowitz
Senior Social Worker at Brooklyn Defender Services
Brooklyn Defender Services
Episode: 420 | Did the Executive Director of the Brooklyn Defender Services Flagrantly try to Union Bust? w/Heather Stoloff and Andie Markowitz
Heather Stoloff
Attorney Team Leader of the Preserving Family Bonds Team at Brooklyn Defender Services
Brooklyn Defender Services
Episode: 420 | Did the Executive Director of the Brooklyn Defender Services Flagrantly try to Union Bust? w/Heather Stoloff and Andie Markowitz
Shawn VanDiver
President and founder of Afghan EVAC, a nonprofit focused on helping Afghan allies.
Afghan EVAC
Episode: 418 | The Organization Trying to Help More than 195,000 Afghan Allies Find Safety w/Shawn VanDiver
Sophie Cull
Co-author of The Jailhouse Lawyer, originally from Australia, working in Louisiana to represent people on death row.
Advocacy group for death row inmates
Episode: 417 | How a Jailhouse Lawyer Challenged Louisiana's Mass Incarceration from Inside Angola Prison w/Calvin Duncan and Sophie Cull

Host

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 States2 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 States9 months 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 States10 months 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 Statesa year 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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Talking Points

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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.
423 | How the Los Angeles Public Defender is Revolutionizing the Representation of People with Neurocognitive Disorders w/Noah Cox
Q: How do you identify clients who may have cognitive dysfunction?
We collaborate with clinical psychology students who conduct preliminary assessments using validated screening tools to identify cognitive dysfunction in clients.
423 | How the Los Angeles Public Defender is Revolutionizing the Representation of People with Neurocognitive Disorders w/Noah Cox
Q: What is your role at the Los Angeles Public Defender's Office and why is it important?
I work as a Deputy Public Defender focusing on neurocognitive disorders, helping clients with cognitive impairments get the services and individualized help they need in the legal system.
422 | What Does it Take to Undo California's Legacy of Mass Incarceration? w/Danielle Harris
Q: Can you describe a significant case that highlights the importance of post-conviction work?
Danielle shares the story of a young girl sent to adult court who received an excessive sentence, demonstrating the flawed system that often punishes minors harshly.
422 | What Does it Take to Undo California's Legacy of Mass Incarceration? w/Danielle Harris
Q: What is the work of the Freedom Project?
The Freedom Project assists individuals with lengthy sentences by providing legal support to navigate their cases for potential release based on changes in the law.

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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
4. Noah Cox
5. Danielle Harris
6. Andie Markowitz
7. Heather Stoloff
8. Shawn VanDiver

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