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Public Defenseless

Hunter Parnell
Indigent Defense
Criminal Justice Reform
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Public Defender Offices
Texas
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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 René Ropac of the Data Collaborative for Justice to discuss their newest report on the impacts, or lack thereof, of New York's bail reforms.

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René Ropac, Senior Research Associate, Data Collaborative for Justic... more

Today, Hunter was joined by three people, Maggie Bott, Brandon Garcia, and Bob Kolstad, who have lived through the federal occupation of Minneapolis. They join the show to detail what ICE, CBP, and DHS have been doing in the city and how the city has... more

Today, Hunter spoke with Matthew Guariglia, a historian, scholar, and author of the book Police and the Empire City: Race and the Origins of Modern Policing in New York. In it, Matthew walks the read through the early history of the New York Police D... more

Today, Hunter spoke w/Stacey Lowe, Executive Director of the Southwest Oregon Public Defender Services. They discussed why Stacey joined Shannon Wilson's lawsuit challenging the new contract conditions put in place by the Oregon Public Defense Commis... more

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Recent Guests

Shannon Wilson
Executive Director of the Public Defender of Marion County
Public Defender of Marion County
Episode: 446 | Why did an Oregon Public Defender Sue the Oregon Public Defense Commission? Part 1 w/Shannon Wilson and Stephen Hanlon
Emily Galvin Almanza
Co-founder and Executive Director of Partners for Justice, and author of The Price of Mercy
Partners for Justice
Episode: 445 | How We Can Improve Public Safety with Mercy and Compassion w/Emily Galvin Almanza
Judyanne Vallado
Chief Public Defender in San Joaquin County, California.
San Joaquin County Public Defender's Office
Episode: 443 | Will San Joaquin County Public Defenders be the Next Office to Stop Taking New Cases? w/Judyanne Vallado
Brendon Woods
Chief Public Defender of the Alameda County Public Defender Office
Alameda County Public Defender Office
Episode: 442 | How Alameda County Public Defense is Dealing w/Increased Workloads and ICE at the Courthouse w/Brendon Woods
Stephen Saloom
Director of the Concerts for Indigent Defense
Episode: 440 | How Public Defenders Can Build Political Coalitions that Support Criminal Justice Policy Reforms w/Stephen Saloom
Samantha Pourciau
Senior staff attorney with the Promise of Justice Initiative
Promise of Justice Initiative
Episode: 439 | The Lawsuit Challenging Louisiana's use of Slave Labor on Angola's Infamous "Farm Line" w/Samantha Pourciau
Ali Bloomquist
Public defender focused on equity in public defense
EIDEIA Institute
Episode: 438 | How to Build Emotional Intelligence Skills in Public Defense w/Ali Bloomquist and Cherise Fanno Burdeen PhD
Cherise Fanno Burdeen
Community psychologist and researcher in criminal legal reform
EIDEIA Institute
Episode: 438 | How to Build Emotional Intelligence Skills in Public Defense w/Ali Bloomquist and Cherise Fanno Burdeen PhD
Aaron Reichlin-Melnick
Senior Fellow at the American Immigration Council with experience in removal defense and immigration policy.
American Immigration Council
Episode: 437 | The Cruelty is the Point: Immigration Detention Expansion Under the Trump Administration w/Aaron Reichlin-Melnick

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 189 ratings
  • Great show.

    Keep it up.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PJ Barker
    United States5 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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445 | How We Can Improve Public Safety with Mercy and Compassion w/Emily Galvin Almanza
Q: How do you think public defenders should utilize their stories in the current environment?
Public defenders should collaborate with clients to tell their stories and bring them to lawmakers to advocate for change in the legal system.
445 | How We Can Improve Public Safety with Mercy and Compassion w/Emily Galvin Almanza
Q: What was your thought process in deciding how to structure your book?
I wanted to put together what I think is most important for laypeople to know about the criminal legal system, starting before arrest and continuing through to re-entry.
442 | How Alameda County Public Defense is Dealing w/Increased Workloads and ICE at the Courthouse w/Brendon Woods
Q: How effective is your immigration unit in response to ICE enforcement?
Our immigration unit acts quickly to support clients immediately after arrests, but we still face significant challenges representing clients moved far away.
442 | How Alameda County Public Defense is Dealing w/Increased Workloads and ICE at the Courthouse w/Brendon Woods
Q: What impacts have you seen from the increased charging under the new DA?
Charging has dramatically increased, often for cases that shouldn't be felonies, leading to a significant rise in workload and resource strain.
442 | How Alameda County Public Defense is Dealing w/Increased Workloads and ICE at the Courthouse w/Brendon Woods
Q: How would you describe the workloads that you have?
We've historically had better caseloads in comparison to many, but we're still not adequately funded or staffed considering the needs revealed in the National Public Defense Workload Study.

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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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1. Shannon Wilson
2. Emily Galvin Almanza
3. Judyanne Vallado
4. Brendon Woods
5. Stephen Saloom
6. Samantha Pourciau
7. Ali Bloomquist
8. Cherise Fanno Burdeen

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