Next Witness...Please

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Ever found yourself lost in legal jargon? Fear not! Our mission is to decode complex legal concepts into everyday language, making them accessible to all. Meet your hosts, the dynamic duo known as the Judicial Twins! Retired judge Tom Hodson brings over 50 years of legal expertise as a trial judge, defense attorney, and former Judicial Fellow at the Supreme Court of the United States. Retired judge Gayle William-Byers, with more than two decades of public service as a prosecutor and judge, is now sharing her knowledge as a Judicial Fellow for The National Judicial College and a legal analyst. Join us as we embark on a quest to demystify the legal system and increase your understanding of its complexities. Tune in to "Next Witness... Please" for enlightening discussions, insightful perspectives, and a deeper understanding of the law. Don't miss out – subscribe now and let's unravel the mysteries of the legal world together!

Episode Date
The Hit List: Trump’s DOJ Accused of Political Retribution
Nov 21, 2025
Early Voting Divide: Trump Rejects It — Republicans Urge Voters to “Work It”
Oct 30, 2025
Judges Clash with DOJ Over ‘End-Run’ Tactics in D.C. Courts
Oct 14, 2025
Civil Justice on Hold: Why America’s Lawsuits Move at a Snail’s Pace
Sep 18, 2025
Cashless Bail Explained: How Trump’s Push to End It Collides with State Law
Aug 28, 2025
Ghislaine Maxwell, Immunity Games, and Trump’s DOJ: What’s Really Going On?
Aug 05, 2025
Trump’s Pick for the Federal Bench? Emil Bove’s Controversial Nomination Ignites Alarm
Jul 21, 2025
Can a Fertilized Egg Overrule the Ohio Constitution?
Jul 11, 2025
Karen Read Walks Free: The Verdict, the Fallout, and What Comes Next
Jun 26, 2025
When Science Gets Silenced: The Dismantling of America’s Public Health Watchdogs
Jun 17, 2025
Beyond the Headlines: Breaking Down the Sean ‘Diddy” Combs Sex Trafficking and RICO Trial
Jun 10, 2025
Justice on the Brink: When Government Lawyers Lie and Courts Push Back
May 30, 2025
Behind the Briefcase: How America’s Top Lawyers Defend Corporations and Their Employees
May 19, 2025
From First Word to Final Say : The power of opening statements and closing arguments in trials
May 13, 2025
Gavel vs. Badge: FBI Arrests Judge, Ignites Legal Firestorm
May 05, 2025
The Power Clash: Courts vs. Trump’s Executive Defiance
Apr 16, 2025
Murder, Mistrial & Media Frenzy: Inside the High-Stakes Retrial of Karen Read
Apr 07, 2025
Civil vs. Criminal Law: Untangling the Legal Battles
Mar 31, 2025
Trump v. Congress: Who has the power of the purse?
Mar 19, 2025
Criminal Law 101: Understanding the Criminal Justice System
Mar 07, 2025
The Fight for a Third Trump Term: Can It Really Happen?
Feb 24, 2025
Trump and Musk Declare War on Bureaucracy—But Americans Trust Civil Servants More
Feb 17, 2025
Trump's War on DEI: Executive Orders Spark Legal Battles And Voluntary Rollbacks
Feb 10, 2025
Trump’s Felony Sentencing: Why It Still Matters Amid the Chaos of His PresidencyTrump’s Felony Sentencing: Why It Still Matters Amid the Chaos of His Presidency
Feb 03, 2025
TikTok’s Future in America Hangs by a ThreadTikTok’s Future in America Hangs by a ThreadTikTok’s Future in America Hangs by a Thread
Jan 18, 2025
Countdown: Trump Awaits Sentencing as Legal Battles Persist
Jan 09, 2025
Transgender Rights Under Fire: Legal Battles and Legislative Bans Shape a Divisive National Debate
Dec 21, 2024
Hunter Biden’s Blanket Pardon Sparks Controversy: What’s Next for Presidential Clemency?
Dec 11, 2024
Young Thug's Legal Saga: A Sentence That Defines a Rap Icon's Downfall
Dec 03, 2024
Trump's Legal Storms: What's Next for the President-Elect?
Nov 26, 2024
Honoring the Icons: Role Models Who Shaped the Law and Society
Nov 18, 2024
Countdown to Freedom? The Menendez Brothers’ Final Bid for Release After 35 Years
Nov 11, 2024
Litigating the Vote: 2024 Gears Up to Be the MostContested Election in U.S. History
Nov 04, 2024
Supreme Court on Trial: Will the Justices Steer Away from Their MAGA Path?
Oct 25, 2024
State Judges in the Hot Seat: Navigating Election Cases Amid Tight Deadlines and High Stakes
Oct 18, 2024
Abortion Chaos: How State Courts are Navigating Conflicting Laws and Protecting Women's Rights
Oct 14, 2024
Why Sean 'Diddy' Combs Remains Behind Bars: Judges Break Down the Denial of Bail
Oct 07, 2024
America’s Public Defender Crisis: How the System Fails the Most Vulnerable
Oct 01, 2024
Behind the Bench: How Judges Maintain Decorum and What Happens When They Don't
Sep 23, 2024
Trump’s Legal Gauntlet: Two Retired Judges Weigh In
Sep 09, 2024
Trump’s Motions Put Judge Merchan in the Hot Seat
Aug 21, 2024
Judges vs. Journalists: Who Masters Objectivity?
Aug 13, 2024
Biden Proposes Massive Changes to Supreme Court
Aug 06, 2024
U.S. Supreme Court Decisions Spark Concern for Democracy
Jul 29, 2024
Trump’s Classified Documents Case Dismissed in Florida
Jul 16, 2024
How will the Supreme Court’s immunity decision impact Trump’s cases?
Jul 09, 2024
Understanding the Supreme Court’s Presidential Immunity Decision
Jul 08, 2024
Supreme Court Justices: Ethics, recusal and public perception
Jun 28, 2024
Presentence investigations important even in Trump’s case
Jun 19, 2024
Unmasking Jury Mysteries: Behind the Scenes of Jury Instructions and Deliberations
Jun 05, 2024
Why so many motions in criminal cases and what’s so important about closing arguments?
May 22, 2024
Burdens of Proof and Examining Witnesses Explained Next Witness... Please with the "Judicial Twins"
May 17, 2024
Unveiling Trump's Trial: Jury Selection, Opening Statements, and Contempt Explained.
May 04, 2024
Introducing "Next Witness... Please" with the “Judicial Twins”
May 01, 2024