Therapists who care and think a lot about their profession talk about how to benefit from therapy, practice self-care and enhance your sense of well being. See counselingcenterut.com for therapist bios and more information.
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The need for a reliable and effective criminal justice system in a community is clear. However, where the rubber meets the road, our robust system of checks and balances gets complicated quickly. Join Judge Ron Rangel and his guests, every other week, as they break down how this most vital of systems works. Each episode contains powerful, entertaining, and informative conversations with first-hand participants — e.g., prosecutors, defense counsel, probation personnel, jail staff, and the def ...
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Tusk Talks is a podcast brought to you by The Amherst Student where we get to know the stories of the Amherst College community. Each episode, we talk to a different student, alumni, staff or faculty member and listen to the Amherst experience through their voice.
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Episode 13: What a Future Therapist Wants You To Know About Working With Interns
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37:37In this episode Tim is joined by therapist intern Sydney Smith. Sydney has just graduated with her Masters of Social Work and is about to get her own license to do therapy. Tim and Sydney talk about some pros of working with an intern still in school and how years of experience isn't always everything.…
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Episode 49: Courtroom to Newsroom with Erica Hernandez
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1:15:52Text the Judge From the courtroom to the newsroom…Judge Ron Rangel and KSAT 12 Courthouse Reporter, Erica Hernandez discuss the important and difficult work of courtroom journalism. Topics include how media and criminal law intersect, the logistical challenges of courtroom reporting, and the enormous responsibility that comes with shaping public op…
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Have you ever heard someone say something like "I need my desk organized, I'm so OCD!" Maybe you've even said something like that. In this episode, Tim is joined by Becky Steinfels to discuss Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, what it actually looks like as a diagnosis and treatments often associated with it. Check it out!…
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Episode 11: The Origin, Functions and Awesomeness of DBT
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40:19Join us in this episode as Tim meets back up with Counseling Center Clinical Director Karen Talbot as they discuss Dialectical Behavior Therapy. What is it? Where does it come from? Why is it one of both Karen and Tim's favorite therapy modalities? Listen to the episode to find out these answers and other valuable information on the subject!…
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Episode 10: Faith Crises Part 2: Family and Friends
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44:38Join us as we continue our conversation on faith crises and transitions from the view point of the family and friends of the person in the transition, a topic that is very close to my heart. In this episode we discuss how we can mourn this loss while still being loving unconditionally and continue to connect with this person we care about. It was a…
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Episode 48: Dogs in the Courtroom? With Cynthia "Happy" McNeely Buttles
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51:08Text the Judge Join Judge Ron Rangel and Cynthia "Happy" McNeely Buttles as they discuss how therapy dogs in the courtroom provide comfort and relief during traumatic cases for jurors, victims and involved family members. Support the showBy Judge Ron Rangel
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Episode 9: Faith Crises Part 1: The Individual
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56:11In this episode Tim is joined by faith specialist Maren Swensen to discuss faith crises and transitions. This will be a two part episode in which part 1 discusses the individual experience and how one can navigate it effectively. Part 2 will focus on how the individual's family and friends can be supportive. Check it out!…
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Episode 8: Our Top Five Skills That Enrich Our Romantic Relationship
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1:00:29Love is in the air in this special Valentine's Day themed episode. Tim recruits his sweetheart and fellow mental health therapist, Jessica Fisher Champlin to go over their top five relationship skills. Wisdom is shared and sparks fly as they talk about what they intentionally do to enrich their relationship.…
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Episode 47: Is Violent Crime on the Rise? With Ken W. Good
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59:36Text the Judge Join Judge Ron Rangel and bail attorney Ken W. Good as they explore relevant crime statistics. From FBI data revisions to the impact of bail reform, this episode explores the implications for our criminal justice system. Support the showBy Judge Ron Rangel
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Episode 7: What If Therapy Didn't Work For Me?
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45:26In this episode, Tim is joined by Dr. Jon Ahern to speak to those who may not have had an effective experience in therapy or who may feel hesitant to try therapy. During the episode, Jon and Tim discus the efficacy of therapy and the value of finding a therapist that's the right "fit."By Tim Champlin, Jon Ahern and the Counseling Center Staff
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Episode 6: How Can I Manage Symptoms of Anxiety?
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39:42Anxiety is an extremely common experience. All of us feel it and most of the time we don't want to. In this episode Tim is joined by The Counseling Center's very own Becky Steinfels. Check us out as we talk about what the actual function of anxiety is, how we can manage it, and that maybe the answer to feeling less anxiety is not necessarily gettin…
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Episode 46: Law School Today with St. Mary's University Law Students Pt. 2
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1:01:00Text the Judge Join Judge Ron Rangel and his guests — St. Mary's Law School students Karagan Carson, Diego Lopez, & Tara Thompson — as they prepare for their last semester of law school and unpack the ever-changing world of legal education, preparing for the bar exam, and finding their first employment in the legal field. Support the show…
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Episode 5: How Can I Manage and Cope with Symptoms of Depression?
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40:34In this episode Tim is joined by psychologist Dr. Bryan Bushman who discusses skills and tools we can implement when we are experiencing depression.By Tim Champlin, Jon Ahern and the Counseling Center Staff
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Episode 4: How Can I Navigate Boundaries with Myself and Others?
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45:05Counseling Center CEO Dr. Jon Ahern returns to the podcast to discuss why boundaries are important and when we need to set boundaries vs when we need to challenge ourselves.By Tim Champlin, Jon Ahern and the Counseling Center Staff
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Episode 45: Being the One with Kirsta Melton & Jessica Cantu
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1:12:51Text the Judge Join Judge Ron Rangel, former Bexar County prosecutors Kirsta Melton, and Jessica Cantu as they describe the first two local human sex-trafficking trials, laying the groundwork for Bexar County’s current sex trafficking unit. Support the show
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Episode 3: How Can I Support Children with Anxiety and Depression?
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42:14Children can be just as susceptible to mental health challenges as adults and the more we understand the more helpful we can be to them. In this episode Tim is joined by Mikenna Giauque, ACMHC. Mikenna specializes in working with children and shares some important insights into how we as parents (or other loving adult roles) can be supportive of ou…
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Episode 44: Andre McDonald with John Hunter
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1:03:21Text the Judge Join Judge Rangel and criminal defense attorney John Hunter as they discuss the high-profile Andre McDonald murder trial and the unique legal challenges and evidence that led up to the shocking verdict returned in that case. Support the show
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Episode 2: How Do I Deal with My Anxiety During the Presidential Election?
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39:35Raise your hand if you are feeling anxious about the presidential election just a few days away! I know I'm feeling a lot of anxiety myself. In this episode I (Tim) talk with my friend and fellow therapist Alena about how we can deal with our anxiety during these politically divisive times. Alena brings some great insight into this episode as someo…
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Episode 43: The Medical Center Rapist with Jonathan Watkins Pt. 2
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40:34Text the Judge Join Judge Ron Rangel and criminal defense attorney Jonathan Watkins for this second of a two-part series detailing the facts and finer legal points in the infamous Medical Center Rapist case and how, after a two-year investigation, Anton Harris was finally brought to justice. 📲 Text us your questions, thoughts, or reviews about the …
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Episode 1: Coping with the Death of a Loved One
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43:48In this episode, Tim sits down with Karen Talbot, clinical director of The Counseling Center. Karen talks with Tim about the loss of her husband in 2009 and what she has done and continues to do to cope with it.By Tim Champlin, Jon Ahern and the Counseling Center Staff
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Episode 42: The Medical Center Rapist with Jonathan Watkins Pt. 1
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49:10Text the Judge Join Judge Ron Rangel and criminal defense attorney Jonathan Watkins for this first of a two-part series detailing the facts and finer legal points in the infamous Medical Center Rapist case and how, after a two-year investigation, Anton Harris was finally brought to justice. 📲 Text us your questions, thoughts, or reviews about the s…
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Episode 0: The Origin of The Counseling Center
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21:08Tim and Jon introduce the podcast and Tim explores Jon's origins with The Counseling Center.By Tim Champlin, Jon Ahern and the Counseling Center Staff
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Text the Judge Join Judge Ron Rangel as he dedicates an entire episode to answering questions and fan mail submitted by you—our valued listeners. From his daily judicial duties, to his most memorable cases, Judge Rangel offers his insights and experiences about how best to understand and navigate our criminal justice system. 📲 Text us your question…
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Episode 40: Unpredictable Defendants with John Kuntz
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47:56Text the Judge Join Judge Rangel and Criminal Defense Attorney John Kuntz as they describe the unique challenges that come with zealously representing the difficult, unyielding, and often-times unappreciative criminal-defendant client. 📲 Text us your questions, thoughts, or reviews about the show or the justice system at the 'Text the Judge' link a…
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Episode 39: Mark Benavides with Meredith Chacon
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50:12Text the Judge Join Judge Ron Rangel and former prosecutor Meredith Chacon as they discuss how Mark Benavides — a former defense attorney and judicial candidate — was convicted and sentenced to 80 years’ prison for trading legal services for sex in Bexar County. 📲 Text us your questions, thoughts, or reviews about the show or the justice system at …
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Episode 38: Genene "Angel of Death" Jones with Jason Goss Pt. 2
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49:07Text the Judge In this second of a two-part episode, Judge Ron Rangel and former prosecutor Jason Goss discuss how Genene Jones, the "Angel of Death," was finally brought to justice for poisoning over 60 babies as a neonatal intensive care nurse. 📲 Text us your questions, thoughts, or reviews about the show or the justice system at the 'Text the Ju…
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Episode 37: Genene "Angel of Death" Jones with Jason Goss Pt.1
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41:36Text the Judge In this riveting two-part episode, Judge Ron Rangel and former prosecutor Jason Goss discuss the Genene Jones "Angel of Death" case, and how she was ultimately brought to justice for poisoning over 60 babies while employed as neo-natal intensive care nurse. 📲 Text us your questions, thoughts, or reviews about the show or the justice …
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Episode 36: Trellis Legal Intelligence with Nicole Clark
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47:35Text the Judge Join Judge Rangel and Trellis Founder and CEO Nicole Clark as they discuss the revolutionary legal intelligence employed by Trellis and why it differs from traditional legal databases like Westlaw and LexisNexis. To learn more about Trellis, browse their website or search for a case about your favorite celebrity: https://trellis.law/…
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Episode 35: Expungements with Rob Ambrosino
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43:26Text the Judge Join Judge Rangel and criminal defense attorney Rob Ambrosino as they discuss the similarities and differences between non-disclosures and expunctions, the processes for securing each remedy, and how they function in practice. 📲 Text us your questions, thoughts, or reviews about the show or the justice system at the 'Text the Judge' …
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Episode 34: Post-Conviction Work with Dayna Jones
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41:15Text the Judge Join Judge Ron Rangel and criminal defense attorney Dayna Jones as they discuss writs and the procedural and substantive complexities of pursuing a direct appeal after a criminal conviction. 📲 Text us your questions, thoughts, or reviews about the show or the justice system at the 'Text the Judge' link above! Support the show…
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Episode 33: Justice & Wellness: Crosspoint's Impact with Dr. Kevin Downey
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41:52Text the Judge Join Judge Ron Rangel and Crosspoint Chief Strategy Officer Dr. Kevin Downey as they explore Crosspoint's core missions of: [1] providing residential assistance to people experiencing emotional and mental challenges; [2] collaborating with our criminal justice system’s rehabilitative services (including our specialty courts); and (3)…
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Episode 32: You're Getting a Divorce, Now What? With Lauren Jay Carrington Smyth
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44:35Text the Judge Join Judge Ron Rangel and divorce attorney Lauren Jay Carrington Smyth as they discuss the intricate substantive law and procedural rules governing family law, in general, and divorce in particular. Lauren shares details about the automated divorce website she has created: — uncontested.com —which seeks to simplify the process for th…
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Episode 31: Classroom Insights with Lisa Bonanni
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33:35Text the Judge Join Judge Rangel and radio personality Lisa Bonanni, as they discuss the contemporary era of education and tackle the delicate equilibrium between mere student behavior and serious transgressions. 📲 Text us your questions, thoughts, or reviews about the show or the justice system at the 'Text the Judge' link above! Support the show…
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Episode 30: Inside the Grand Jury with Former Grand Jurors
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45:35Text the Judge Join Judge Ron Rangel and his guests — four recent Bexar County Grand Jurors — who will provide first-hand accounts of their grand jury experiences, including how they reached indictment decisions and the vital role that such service plays in our criminal justice system. 📲 Text us your questions, thoughts, or reviews about the show o…
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Episode 29: Unveiling the Realities of White-Collar Crime with John Teakell
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42:38Text the Judge Join Judge Rangel and criminal defense attorney John Teakell as they explore John’s transition from long-time federal and state prosecutor to current defense counsel in white-collar and other nontraditional, government created criminal charges. Support the showBy Judge Ron Rangel
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Episode 28: Public Policy with Councilwoman Marina Alderete GaVito
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39:52Text the Judge Join Judge Ron Rangel and District 7 Councilwoman Marina Alderete Gavito as they discuss San Antonio's new public safety action plan and other local-government initiatives aimed at enhancing safety in our city. They will explore the Councilwoman's visions for tackling such pressing District 7 challenges as animal control, infrastruct…
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Episode 27: The MAC: Immigration with Justin Tullius
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45:33Text the Judge Join Judge Rangel and immigration attorney Justin Tullius as they discuss Bexar County's Managed Assigned Counsel Office (the “MAC”), which provides resources to panel attorneys who represent non-U.S. citizens accused of crimes. Support the show
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Episode 26: You've Been Arrested Now What? With Charles Gold
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44:12Text the Judge Join Judge Ron Rangel and criminal defense attorney Charles Gold, as they discuss the critical next steps — both procedural and strategic — after a person’s initial arrest. 📲 Text us your questions, thoughts, or reviews about the show or the justice system at the 'Text the Judge' link above! Support the show…
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Episode 25: Goodwill and Non-Profit Organizations with Jason Mata
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39:19Text the Judge Join Judge Ron Rangel and Jason Mata, Director of the non-profit foundation “The Advocates Network,” as they discuss Mata's organizational work on the Westside of San Antonio, the community he hopes to assist and uplift. Support the show
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Episode 24: Feds vs. State with Scott McCrum
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43:52Text the Judge Join us for BTG's one-year anniversary with your host, Judge Ron Rangel, and criminal defense attorney Scott McCrum as they discuss the differences between federal & state criminal proceedings. Support the show
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Episode 23: Protective Orders with Benton Leachman
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40:12Text the Judge In support of Domestic Violence Awareness month, join Judge Ron Rangel and Bexar County Prosecutor Benton Leachman, in this episode as they discuss protective orders and processes involved in ensuring victim safety and justice. Bexar Cty. Protective Orders Division Information: Bexar County Family Justice Center 126 E. Nueva St., 2nd…
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Text the Judge Join Judge Rangel and criminal defense attorney Jim Tocci as they take a deep dive into how to secure reasonable bail, discovery materials after the Michael Morton Act, and the government’s role in these intricate legal processes. Support the show
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Episode 21: Magistration with Lauren Lefton
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44:08Text the Judge Join Judge Ron Rangel and criminal defense attorney and city magistrate Lauren Lefton as they discuss the nuts & bolts of the preliminary magistration process and the emotionally charged issue of bail reform. Support the show
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Episode 20: San Antonio City Council with Councilman Marc Whyte
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37:04Text the Judge Join Judge Ron Rangel and District 10 Councilman Marc Whyte, as they discuss campaigning, current hot policy topics, and the newly elected Councilman’s vision for San Antonio. Support the show
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Episode 19: Case Managing with Azalea Balderas-Barroso
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39:23Text the Judge Join Judge Ron Rangel and Bexar County Case Manager Azalea Balderas-Barroso as they detail the unique rights and obligations of being a Felony Mental Health Pretrial Diversion case manager. Support the show
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Episode 18: Experiencing the FMHPTD with Vanessa Sandoval
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41:51Text the Judge Join Judge Ron Rangel and pretrial diversion graduate Vanessa Sandoval as they shed light on the transformative work of the Bexar County Felony Mental-Health Pretrial Diversion Program. Support the show
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Episode 17: The Latest Specialty Courts & Probation Techniques with Emile Huggins
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44:04Text the Judge Join Judge Ron Rangel and Bexar County Adult Probation Officer Emile Huggins as they explore the new cutting edge rehabilitative methods used to protect both our specialty-court probationers, and society at large. Support the show
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Episode 16: Law School Today with St. Mary's University Law Students
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44:44Text the Judge Join Judge Ron Rangel and his guests — St. Mary's Law School students Karagan Kusak, Diego Lopez, Ryan Blakey, & Meghan Monahan — as they unpack the evolving world of law school admissions, debunk myths about studying law, and provide invaluable insights for aspiring pre-law students. Support the show…
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Text the Judge Join Judge Ron Rangel as he dedicates an entire episode to answering questions submitted by you — our valued listeners. From legal dilemmas to personal issues, Judge Rangel offers his insights and experiences about how best to understand and navigate our criminal justice system. Support the show…
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Episode 14: Unravelling Family Violence with Lauren Scott
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48:58Text the Judge Join Judge Ron Rangel and Bexar County Prosecutor Lauren Scott as they shed light into the challenges family violence prosecutors and judges face, explore legal options for survivors, and describe efforts to enhance victim safety and offender accountability. Texas Department of Criminal Services & Crime Victim Services Contact Inform…
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