Episode 80

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28th Mar 2026

EP 80 Supersensitive

EPISODE 80: SUPERSENSITIVE

Welcome to The JudgeMental Podcast! In this episode, Hugh and Christine dive into Chief Justice John Roberts' recent statements about criticizing judges, the importance of transparency in the Supreme Court, and why judicial accountability matters for democracy.

IN THIS EPISODE:

Chief Justice Roberts conflates criticism with threats to the judiciary

Why criticizing elected judges is essential to democracy

The dangerous gap: No cameras in the Supreme Court

Historic cases Americans have never seen argued (Roe v. Wade, Citizens United, Guantanamo Bay)

Ohio magistrate requiring staff NDAs - what's going on?

The First Amendment under threat: What's at stake?

Why the legal profession needs more courage and less "godlike complex"

Finding common ground: Issues that unite us across political divides

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The JudgeMental Podcast features two attorneys, Hugh and Christine, who bring over three decades of combined litigation experience to the mic. Now venturing into a bold new initiative—"Judge-y", a website and soon-to-be app—they aim to give lawyers and litigants a platform to evaluate judges and promote accountability within the judiciary.

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