Getting Off

We are SO excited to have an amazing guest on in this episode discussing domestic violence, power and control, aftermath, trauma, and healing. We're using this episode as a springboard to talk about all different types of family violence, and so many of the cases we cover in coming episodes will deal with all things domestic. We interviewed our guest over the phone, so audio quality may be less than perfect (even by our standards.) We did what we could to scrub out the echo/reverb, but some of it remains. We are hopeful you'll find the conversation with sticking around for, because we think this episode covers a lot of important topics regarding domestic violence.  Also, our guest is the one that came up with our episode title, so don't blame Jessa for that little bit of garbage persondom.

Jessa and Nick talk about some of the constructive feedback they received on the coverage of the Noor Salman case.

Jessa and Nick discuss the season finale of Deliberations, specifically, the coda that Chelsea Cox gave as the writer and producer of the show.  They talk about their reactions to the conclusion and what seems important about that conversation.

Jessa and Nick conclude their conversation about the recent Noor Salman trial, and ask some questions about what ought to be criminal conduct. This episode is proudly sponsored by Casper.  See our ad mid episode for more info.

Jessa and Nick tackle the recent case regarding Noor Salman, wife of the Orlando shooter.  She was charged with aiding and abetting a terrorist as well as obstruction of justice, and was found not guilty earlier the week of March 25th, 2018.

This is a long, action-packed episode.  First, Jessa and Nick announce their next contest/giveaway.  (GO PARTICIPATE!!) Next, they cover the policy memo of recently elected Philly DA Larry Krasner and discuss why what some people are calling "radical criminal justice reform" makes a lot of sense. This is a policy wonk episode.  In case it is too long for you to hang in for, consider the following statistics: 1) In Philedelphia, it costs between $42K and $60K a year to incarcerate a person. 2) The average income of a Philly family is $41K annually. Do a cost/benefit analysis.  Seriously.

Jessa and Nick conclude their discussion of the Michelle Carter case, and get a little emotional about the topic of teen suicide.  We might be out of our lanes on this one, but we're COMPASSIONATELY out of our lanes.

In honor of discussing limitations on our protected rights, like freedom of speech, Jessa and Nick bring you case coverage of the "texting homicide" case of Michelle Carter. This episode is proudly sponsored by Casper mattresses.  Check out our ad and use our promo code to get $50 off select mattresses.

There were some editing mishaps with the Scott Peterson files.  Accordingly, they have been taken down, reconfigured, and put back up.  As an apology for the confusion, enjoy a quickie from Jessa about mass shootings, gun control, and restrictions on rights.

Jessa and Nick's differing conclusions about Scott Peterson's guilt/conviction cause them to examine what biases they're bringing to the table when listening to evidence.  Also, the trial.

So, Jessa's splice and dice editing didn't go over so well.  Here's the proper version of Nick & Jessa diving into Scott Peterson's case.

In this policy-based episode, Jessa and Nick talk about some of the objectives of sentencing offenders, and their thoughts on how those goes actually work in practice. This episodes is sponsored by Hims.  We love them, and think you will too.  Check out our promo code around 30 minutes in. Also featured at the end of the episode is a promo for the podcast Mens Rea.  If you like true crime with a legal flavor, we think you'll like them!

It's three trials in one episode! Whaaaaat?  Check out our coverage of the wrongful conviction of Juan Rivera. This episode is sponsored by Hims, a great new men's health company.  Check out forhims.com and listen for our promo code at 38 minutes in to get some sweet discounts.

Jessa and Nick discuss the nuts and bolts of the controversial Reid Interrogation technique as a springboard to their next case discussion.  Also featured this episode -- a promo for a new podcast, Ignorance Was Bliss.  Check it out!

Jessa and Nick apparently hate Dominic Dunne more than Nancy Grace, or at least, it sure seems that way.  Here, enjoy an ad free episode concluding the discussion of the Kennedy Smith rape case.

Jessa and Nick are BACK, enthusiastically, and making realllllllly bad jokes about sexual assault while they cover the 1991 trial of William Kennedy Smith. This episode is sponsored by Casper Mattress.  Check out the ad starting at 31:32 to get a promo code for $50 off select mattresses.

Jessa and Nick talk about the (scant) facts and (lengthy) legal analysis relating to the Elkhart 4 case.

Jessa and Nick talk about felony murder (aka the Law School Exam statute) as well as some of the issues surrounding juvenile justice as an introduction to their next case, The Elkhart Four.

Jessa and Nick conclude their discussion of the false allegations in the Duke Lacrosse rape case of 2006-2007, including some serious shade being thrown at Nancy Grace, who should probably stick to her knitting. This episode was sponsored (!!!) by Casper.  Casper engineers mattresses that specifically help you sleep more comfortably at a very affordable price, since they cut out the middle man and sell directly to you.  We think they're cool.  You should check them out if you're in need of a mattress.

Jessa and Nick discuss the situational context in which the rape allegations come up in the Duke Lacrosse case, as well as some of the political implications of such allegations.