Best Bench Trial Podcasts (2025)

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Encore: Behind the Bench: Diddy, Karen Read, Kohberger & Mangione Trials 52:12

3d ago52:12

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When Dr. Carole isn't hosting Dr. Carole's Couch, appearing in the media, helping people cope with terrorsm, or seeing patients, she's working as a Beverly Hills forensic psychiatrist testifying as an expert in criminal and civil trials nationwide. So, today, she'll take you behind the scenes of the latest trials making headlines: P. Diddy, Karen R…

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Monica Palko 1:01:02

4d ago1:01:02

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In this classic replay from our in-house counsel series, Monica Palko, Chief Legal and Administrative Officer of "NewSpace" company York Systems, shares her journey to the top of the space industry. She offers useful advice for corporate lawyers on how to thrive in their positions and contribute meaningfully to the company. Monica discusses the maj…

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The Business Side of a Personal Injury Law Firm | Beau Correll (Personal Injury Lawyer) 54:19

4d ago54:19

54:19

"We have the mindset that each case we're going to file suit on, we're intending to take it to trial. Absent a material difference or client ambivalence that arises later, we're taking them all to trial. But sometimes the insurance companies start to be more reasonable at the end when they know something big might hit them." Beau Correll leads a bu…

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INSIDE ISRAEL: Where Trauma is Routine & Silence Suspicious 57:38

10d ago57:38

57:38

We hear a lot about Israel in the news every day - some stories are true, but most are lies perpetrated by Hamas. Today's guest, Chava Kleinman, tells us the real story. Since the horrors of October 7, 2023, Israel has not known peace—not even for a moment. But while headlines focus on geopolitics, airstrikes, and ceasefires, Chava Kleinman, Vice P…

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"Vulnerability is Strength" | Andrew Caple-Shaw (Trial Consultant) 1:13:34

16d ago1:13:34

1:13:34

"Just because the jury can't use words, doesn't mean they can't talk to you, it doesn't mean they can't communicate with you. So really listen and really talk." Andrew Caple-Shaw joined us on RVA Trial Lawyers: Virginia's Trial Lawyer Podcast. Andrew is the managing partner at Act of Communication and a professional actor with nearly four decades o…

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Behind the Bench: Diddy, Karen Read, Kohberger & Mangione Trials 52:12

17d ago52:12

52:12

When Dr. Carole isn't hosting Dr. Carole's Couch, appearing in the media, helping people cope with terrorsm, or seeing patients, she's working as a Beverly Hills forensic psychiatrist testifying as an expert in criminal and civil trials nationwide. So, today, she'll take you behind the scenes of the latest trials making headlines: P. Diddy, Karen R…

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Encore: WHITE PRIVILEGED & PROUD OF IT! (Shh...Did he say that?) 55:18

24d ago55:18

55:18

In these days of cancel culture and divisions - from skin color to political party - you risk telling the truth about the world. But, today's guest, A.J. Rice, puts it all on the line with his new book, The White Privilege Album: Bringing Racial Harmony to Very Fine People... on Both Sides. Satirical and serious, he makes us take another look at ou…

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Laurie Earl 49:20

25d ago49:20

49:20

Laurie Earl, Administrative Presiding Justice of the California Court of Appeal, Third District, joins the podcast to share her career journey from the public defender and district attorney's offices to Presiding Judge of the Sacramento Superior Court and now Presiding Justice of the Court of Appeal. She describes how mentors nudged her along the w…

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The Power of a Healthy Mindset | Michael Cowen (Personal Injury Lawyer) 45:31

28d ago45:31

45:31

"All you can do is guide and arm your good jurors to go in there and fight for you." Michael Cowen is one of the most respected voices in the personal injury practice area. Over nearly 30 years, he has tried more than 100 cases and built a reputation for being both a skilled trial lawyer and a generous teacher. Michael started his career in corpora…

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POPE FICTION-What will Pope Leo XIV do? Is it good for the Christians? 52:55

1M ago52:55

52:55

With 108 of the 133 cardinals in the College handpicked by Pope Francis, the upcoming papal conclave isn’t just about a new pope — it’s about choosing the Church’s moral future. And according to today's guest, Rev. Jim Harden, if Catholics aren’t paying attention, they’re about to watch their faith hijacked. In a hard-hitting Newsmax piece, Rev. Ha…

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Janna Lewis 1:04:18

1M ago1:04:18

1:04:18

As part of our continuing series on Space Law, Janna Lewis, Senior Vice President of Policy and General Counsel of Astroscale U.S., Inc. joins the podcast to chat with host M.C. Sungaila about her career journey from planning to become a medical doctor to attending law school, becoming a patent litigator and government contracts lawyer in private p…

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Encore: I WENT TO THE INAUGURATION AND HERE’S WHAT I SAW 54:07

1M ago54:07

54:07

Dr. Carole is just back from Washington D.C., where she went to balls, dinners and the Trump Inauguration. On today’s show, she takes you behind the scenes to share the wild experience. She will also talk about the news of Trump’s first days in office - a whirlwind of changes for the better.By Dr. Carole Lieberman

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Amanda Rutenberg 1:00:06

1M ago1:00:06

1:00:06

Amanda Rutenberg, Deputy General Counsel at space company Rocket Lab USA, joins host M.C. Sungaila to discuss her path from journalism to law school, government contracting and BigLaw, and how her secondment to a client led to an in-house career at both a traditional space company and a NewSpace company. Listen in, as Amanda drops some great insigh…

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Conduct Your Focus Groups Correctly | Jessica Brylo (Trial Consultant) 48:25

1M ago48:25

48:25

"Focus groups give you a lot of time to practice things that you don't get to practice in court. Getting your feet wet where you can do it without spending a bunch of money is really the only way you can do it these days." Jessica Brylo is a trial consultant specializing in jury selection, case framing, focus groups, and trial strategy. She has mor…

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China and Russia and Iran, Oh My! How to be Happy in a Dangerous World 53:14

2M ago53:14

53:14

Every time we look up, there seems to be a new enemy threatening America. What is someone to do who just wants to have a calm, peaceful, fun life - with with a sense of purpose, loved ones and spirituality. China, Russia, Iran, North Korea and others are rattling their sabers, threatening war. Today's guest, Stacy Washington, host of the nationally…

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Allison Brecher 51:50

2M ago51:50

51:50

In a classic replay of our in-house counsel series, Allison Brecher, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer of growing fintech startup and digital retirement platform Vestwell, shares her journey from journalism to the law, and from law practice to in-house. She provides insights into how to be a general counsel who is proactive and integrate…

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Trying Cases the Right Way | Chris Finney (Personal Injury Lawyer) 53:08

2M ago53:08

53:08

"It's really important when you meet your client to develop that authentic connection. Because if I have an authentic connection with my client, we always have a better connection than the defense." Chris Finney joined us for this episode of RVA Trial Lawyers. We discuss how he built his law practice, his commitment to doing trial work the right wa…

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Encore: PsyWar: Enforcing the New World Order-From Vaccines to Drones! 51:56

2M ago51:56

51:56

Today's guest, Robert Malone, M.D., M.S., is the author of PsyWar: Enforcing the New World Order and Lies My Gov't Told Me - and what perfect timing to hear what he has to say on everything from vaccines to drones! PsyWar: Enforcing the New World Order exposes the history and tactics of modern psychological warfare on the American people and offers…

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Patricia Hunt Holmes 57:29

2M ago57:29

57:29

Legal thriller author Patricia Hunt Holmes spent 30 years as a public finance attorney with a large international law firm specializing in nonprofit healthcare finance and rural electric cooperative finance. She sits down with M.C. Sungaila to discuss what it was like to be one of the first women partners at her law firm, her journey from a Ph.D. t…

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Will American Colleges Get Tough on Protesters and Stop DEI? 56:06

2M ago56:06

56:06

American Universities - especially the Ivy Leagues - are rebelling against the rebels, the protesters who love Hamas and hate Israel. Some are willing to give up billions of dollars in order to petulantly do whatever they want - even if it means supporting terrorism and antisemitism. They also don't want to give up DEI. Today's guest, Dr. Stanley K…

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"Your Client is Exhibit A, and There is No Exhibit B" | Rand Robins (Personal Injury Lawyer) 59:49

2M ago59:49

59:49

"The toughness and resilience of clients of mine, to see those people pick themselves up off the mat and carry on with life as best they can, is inspiring." Rand Robins joined us on RVA Trial Lawyers. Rand initially studied journalism but found the investigative skills lent themselves well to gathering evidence. He steadily compiled a notebook of c…

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Kalpana Srinivasan 1:07:25

2M ago1:07:25

1:07:25

M.C. Sungaila sits down with Kalpana Srinivasan, co-managing partner of one of the U.S.'s leading boutique litigation firms, Susman Godfrey. She discusses her path from journalism to the law, from a federal clerkship to high profile litigation and becoming one of the few women of color to lead a major law firm. She provides powerful insights into n…

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Encore: Who's GEORGE SOROS & Why Is He Destroying America With His Money? 56:29

2M ago56:29

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George Soros is a man with billions at his disposal and one of the most powerful networks in the world, whose motto is: If I spend enough, I can make it right. But what is right, according to Soros? Today's guest, Rachel Ehrenfeld, author of The Soros Agenda, perceptively predicted, Unchallenged, Soros would change the political landscape of the U.…

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Sabrina Shizue McKenna 52:04

2M ago52:04

52:04

Pathbreaking Hawaii Supreme Court Justice Sabrina Shizue McKenna sits down with host M.C. Sungaila to discuss how perseverance, confidence in your skills, humility, and persistence can help you achieve new heights. Listen in as Justice McKenna discusses her journey from Japan to Hawaii, playing college athletics and getting a scholarship as a resul…

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The Rewards of Personal Injury Law | Maureen Farrell (Personal Injury Lawyer) 44:50

2M ago44:50

44:50

"I think it's wonderful work. I'm grateful every day that I get to do, for money, something that I find incredibly interesting. I think personal injury is the best kept secret—the brightest young attorneys should want to do this kind of work." Maureen Farrell joined us this week on RVA Trial Lawyers. We discuss her work as a personal injury trial l…

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DETHRONE DAVOS: Save America & The Rest of the World 54:11

2M ago54:11

54:11

Day by day, globalists are taking over the world - like terrorists. But, they bring a different form of terror. Their world vision is for them to rule over the whole world and have us work for them, give all our money to them and bow at their feet, following all their rules. One of the main ways that they do this is by putting 'their people' in pow…

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Rosemary Pooler 31:06

2M ago31:06

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Judge Rosemary Pooler was passionate about helping people, especially those we call the underdogs. Initially, she planned to make this happen through elected office. But then a friend suggested she consider running for judge because her name was now well known to many since she had run for other types of elected office. From there, her judicial car…

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ENCORE: PUTTING ICE ON ICE 52:47

3M ago52:47

52:47

ICE, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, led now by President Trump appointee Tom Homan, is doing a noteworthy job of closing the borders and deporting illegal aliens - especially those who have committed crimes in America. However, Sanctuary Cities and States are rebelling again ICE and releasing violent criminals beck onto our st…

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Choosing a Winning Jury | Harry Plotkin (Trial Consultant) 48:48

3M ago48:48

48:48

"All the best verdicts that I've had, in the opening statement, the jurors' eyes are bugging out and their jaws are hitting the floor. And they tell you afterwards, 'I didn't realize this case was so strong, and I'm sorry that I questioned it in voir dire. But then I heard your case in opening.' So that's where you want them. You don't want to over…

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How Today's AntiSemitic Times Show Why Jews Still Need Laughter 53:23

3M ago53:23

53:23

Throughout history, laughter has always helped Jews survive their enemies - from pogroms to the Holocaust to terrorism. Today's guest, Salvador Litvak, is the author of Let My People Laugh: Greatest Jewish Jokes of All Time! He takes us on his journey from his childhood in Chile and New York, to Harvard, NYU Law School and UCLA's film school - culm…

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Anne Burke 48:19

3M ago48:19

48:19

Former Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice Anne M. Burke sits down with M.C. Sungaila for a wide-ranging discussion on her path to the bench, her role as a founder of the Special Olympics, and the importance of teaching critical thinking and civics education to the future of the judicial system. She also shares tips on brief writing and presenting…

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The Grind that Creates the Magic | Kenny Berger (Personal Injury Lawyer) 52:20

3M ago52:20

52:20

"The magic that happens in a case at trial is a lot of times built on the seemingly mundane efforts to get discovery, to take depositions, to request more discovery based on those depositions, to request more depositions based on that discovery, this kind of osmotic relationship between written discovery and depositions, kind of doing the doing and…

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State-Sanctioned KIDNAPPING Exists-Believe It Or Not! 51:36

3M ago51:36

51:36

There are daily headlines about child trafficking - but these seem to refer to illegal aliens or foreign countries - but what they hide is American state-sanctioned kidnapping that's been going on for years and is still flourishing! Today's guest, Maureen Steele, will reveal the truth behind this 'kidnapping industry'. Child Protective Services (CP…

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Christine Durham 1:04:01

3M ago1:04:01

1:04:01

In honor of Women's History Month, we reprise this podcast's very first episode chronicling a woman's journey to the bench and beyond. Christine Durham retired from the Utah Supreme Court in 2017 after serving as a Justice for 35 years, including 10 years as Chief Justice and Chair of the Utah Judicial Council. As one of the first women judges in h…

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THE MOST DANGEROUS MAN IN WASHINGTON SHARES HIS JOURNEY 53:41

3M ago53:41

53:41

Today's guest, Scott Miller, is The Most Dangerous Man in Washington... State, that is. He shares his extraordinary journey from a pediatric practitioner to a reluctant hero during a global pandemic. Facing personal loss, professional trials, and relentless adversity, he recounts stories of lives saved, systems challenged, and the sacrifices that s…

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Roberta Liebenberg and Lauren Rikleen on Women's Progress in the Legal Profession 35:42

3M ago35:42

35:42

Bobbi Liebenberg and Lauren Rikleen are both keen observers of trends in the legal profession and women's progress in particular. Joining MC Sungaila in this classic Portia Project episode, they share their thoughts in a freewheeling discussion about challenges and opportunities for women's path forward in the law.…

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Representing the Catastrophically Injured | Stephanie Grana (Personal Injury Lawyer) 59:31

3M ago59:31

59:31

"It sucks when we lose, but when we win and hopefully you win more than you lose on our side, it's life changing. I can't get that from any other job. And to know 10 years down the line, and now I've been in practice long enough, 15 years down the line, somebody sends me a card out of the blue and they just say, I was thinking about you. Or in a de…

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Genetic Causes of ALS/FTD with Prof. Isaacs 33:07

4M ago33:07

33:07

In this episode of our Neuroscience Research series, hosts Filippo Dall'Armellina and Michael Cearns welcome Professor Adrian Isaacs (UCL), who investigates the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying FTD and ALS. Research Highlights:- Paper 1: Mizielinska S, et al. C9orf72 repeat expansions cause neurodegeneration in Drosophila through argini…

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ENCORE: All Quiet on the Israeli Front - Or Is It? 52:50

4M ago52:50

52:50

Although the Middle East war is not over, it seems a little quieter these daysl. But, we cannot let it lull us into complacency. Iran has promised nuclear retaliation against Israel, and Hamas and Hezbollah are not throwing in the towel. Today's guest, Harley Lippman, has just returned from Israel and will tell us what it's really like at this poin…

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Lauren Kleiman 36:40

4M ago36:40

36:40

Newport Beach, California City Council Member and now Mayor Pro Tem Lauren Kleiman talks with host M.C. Sungaila about her path to practicing law and the unexpected road to elected office. She also draws the ugly and amazing side of elections and politics in general. Council Member Lauren Kleiman encourages people in Newport Beach to get involved i…

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PUTTING ICE ON ice 52:47

4M ago52:47

52:47

ICE, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, led now by President Trump appointee Tom Homan, is doing a noteworthy job of closing the borders and deporting illegal aliens - especially those who have committed crimes in America. However, Sanctuary Cities and States are rebelling again ICE and releasing violent criminals beck onto our st…

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"You Can't Handle The Truth" | Donald Marcari (Personal Injury Lawyer) 1:01:27

4M ago1:01:27

1:01:27

"Find out how this accident affected them. Talk to their spouse, talk to their cousins, their best friends. No matter how big or small, it has affected that person in some way. Maybe they had a good car that was paid for and now they have a car payment. Maybe they had to miss work and can't pay their bills. Maybe they missed their kid's graduation.…

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TRUMP BANS GENDER-AFFIRMING CARE-NOW WHAT? 55:27

4M ago55:27

55:27

President Trump has followed through with his promise to ban gender-affirming care to prevent more kids from being sexually, emotionally and physically abused by teachers, doctors, therapists and more. The new executive order, "Protecting Children from Chemical and Surgical Mutilation," directs federally run insurance programs, including TRICARE fo…

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Elizabeth D. Walker 57:37

4M ago57:37

57:37

Joining M.C. Sungaila is Elizabeth D. Walker, Chief Justice of the West Virginia Supreme Court and Co-Host of the podcast Lady Justice: Women of the Court. In this classic episode of the podcast, she shares the ups and downs in her life as a judge, her path to the bench by running for elected office, changes in her state's court system, and weather…

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Ashley Herd 58:22

4M ago58:22

58:22

Ashley Herd has had a deep and wide legal career, including in-house counsel at leading companies like Yum! Brands (including Taco Bell) around the world to founding her own company Manager Method, which provides efficient training and scalable tools to build healthy workplaces (along the way becoming a breakout TikTok and Linkedin star). Ashley jo…

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Encore: Book Censorship Can Kill-But The Truth About Fauci Survived 51:30

4M ago51:30

51:30

Today's guest, Tony Lyons, president and publisher of Skyhorse Publishing, is not afraid. He believes that it is more important than ever to make sure voices get heard and the truth gets out. He believes 'the sky's the limit'! And, though his publishing company has more than 10,000 books in print, he is particularly proud of his latest bestseller: …

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The Essential Traits of Great Trial Lawyers | Hon. Mark Bennett (Federal District Court Judge) 1:09:41

4M ago1:09:41

1:09:41

"You have to have the desire and passion to be the best that you can be. And that takes an incredible amount of hard work. You have to find role models. It's good to read about it, but you have to watch and, you have to second chair really good trial lawyers. And then you have to be fearless. Not every trial is going to go like you thought it was g…

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Functional neurological disorder 45:37

4M ago45:37

45:37

In this episode we are joined by Dr Ingrid Hoeritzauer to discuss her approach to the diagnosis and management of functional neurological disorders.By Neuro Podcases

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I WENT TO THE INAUGURATION AND HERE’S WHAT I SAW 54:07

5M ago54:07

54:07

Dr. Carole is just back from Washington D.C., where she went to balls, dinners and the Trump Inauguration. On today’s show, she takes you behind the scenes to share the wild experience. She will also talk about the news of Trump’s first days in office - a whirlwind of changes for the better.By Dr. Carole Lieberman

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Harmeet K. Dhillon 1:07:05

5M ago1:07:05

1:07:05

Harmeet Dhillon, the founder of Dhillon Law Group and the Center for American Liberty, is a nationally recognized lawyer, trusted boardroom advisor, and passionate advocate for individual, corporate and institutional clients across numerous industries and walks of life. Harmeet describes her family's journey to the United States, her time at UVA La…

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