Public Defenseless
Hunter ParnellAnyone 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 | 475 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsPoliticsGovernment | |||
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Today, Hunter was joined once again by Vichal Kumar. On previous episodes, Vichal joined to discuss the incredible work he has accomplished with Partners for Justice. Today, he joins the show to discuss how the lessons he has learned as a line PD and... more
Today, Hunter was joined by Lilah Thompson and Maria Thomson from the Defenders Association of Philadelphia. These two work in the office's immigration unit, and they joined the show to detail how their office has stepped up to resist Trump's plans f... more
Today, Hunter was joined by Amanda Carrasco a restorative justice advocate and author of Becoming the Brave One. Throughout her life, Amanda has dealt with tremendous trauma from surviving multiple sexual assaults and the murder of her close family f... more
Today, Hunter was joined by Kay Edwards from the Far West Texas Regional Public Defender Office. There, Kay is the Mental Health Supervisor and she joins the show to discuss how her office has implemented a new organizational structure and way of thi... more
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As a choir member“ I often very much enjoy the topics of discussion and it is almost always delivered with good preaching and that’s just what you need in times like these when you know that the choir are the only people who you’re going to convince to sing.
Apple Podcasts5iPaul-Pro
United States14 days ago - Great show.
Keep it up.
Apple Podcasts5PJ BarkerUnited States6 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 Podcasts5rachelm1972United 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 Podcasts5drewmm10United Statesa year ago - Thank you
I am a chief public defender and this podcast has been extremely helpful to me. Well done
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A hard-hitting show about criminal justice and public defense, highlighting systemic underfunding, policy reform, and the real-world impact of legal processes. Episodes frequently feature public defenders, policy advocates, researchers, and historians who dissect bail reform, mass surveillance, prosecutorial practices, and immigrant enforcement, often emphasizing practical reforms and advocacy. A standout trait is the host's focus on actionable solutions and coalition-building, making it a strong pick for listeners who want deep policy context, real-case implications, and opportunities to engage in reform conversations.
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Recent guests on Public Defenseless include:
1. Lilah Thompson
2. Maria Thompson
3. Amanda Carrasco
4. Kay Edwards
5. Tracie Olson
6. Matt Sanders
7. Anat Rubin
8. Brett Ballew
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