’Talk Justice’ podcast releases 100th episode

In celebration of its landmark 100th episode, Talk Justice podcast hosts join in a conversation about memorable guests, moments and lessons. “100 Episodes of Talk Justice—What We’ve Learned So Far,” is hosted by Legal Services Corporation President Ron Flagg joined by current co-host Cat Moon and former co-host Jason Tashea.

They also consider the larger discourse around civil justice and building trust in the system.

Talk Justice originally launched in August 2020, and became a part of Legal Talk Network the following year.

The show is supported by private funds from members of LSC’s Leaders Council.

The podcast has brought together legal experts, technologists, business leaders, community organizers and government officials.

Tashea says one of his favorite episodes is “The Argument from the Right for Civil Legal Aid,” which included House Majority Whip Rep. Tom Emmer (MN-6).

Other government officials featured  include former Sen. Ben Cardin (MD), Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-5), former Rep. Susan Brooks (IN-5), former Rep. Joe Kennedy (MA-4), former White House Senior Advisor Gene Sperling, Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Anne McKeig, former Texas Chief Justice Nathan Hecht, former Michigan Chief Justice Bridget Mary McCormack and attorneys general from four states and the District of Columbia.

Other notable guests from other fields  include author John Grisham, Los Angeles Chargers Coach Jim Harbaugh and Merck Executive Chairman Kenneth C. Frazier.

Talk Justice has shed light on many important topics like the impact consumer and medical debt has on courts and litigants, ways to support veterans with substance use disorders, and the benefits and drawbacks of remote court.  

The show also highlights the critical work of LSC-funded civil legal aid organizations across the country as they tackle issues like disaster recovery, domestic violence, neighborhood blight, the opioid
epidemic and more.

Talk Justice episodes are available online and on Spotify, YouTube, Apple and other popular podcast apps.

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