Sanctuary in the Jungle
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Podcast Overview
<p><b>Amidst a plethora of legal podcasts discussing case breakdowns, legal news, and true crime, </b><b>Sanctuary in the Jungle</b><b> offers a look into the lives and motivations of the lawyers themselves.</b></p><p><br></p><p><b>Sanctuary in the Jungle</b><b> is a criminal defense podcast discussing the vital role criminal defense attorneys play in the justice system. Drawing on insights from renowned attorneys Edward Bennett Williams and Michael Tigar, the podcast likens criminal courts to a "sanctuary" for rational decision making as opposed to the everyday "jungle-like" environment. Outside of the courts, decisions are often driven by emotion and intuition, which can lead to arbitrary and unjust outcomes. Criminal courts, in contrast, were designed to function as a carefully structured system where decisions are made based on evidence and legal standards. The sanctuary mindset must be used if we are to ensure that everyone, regardless of their personal background or situation, receives a fair trial. Through engaging conversations with defense attorneys and advocates, </b><b>Sanctuary in the Jungle</b><b> highlights the importance of upholding justice, dignity, and humanity in legal proceedings while illustrating how attorneys endure the emotionally weighty process. </b></p><p><br></p>
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Publishing Since
10/22/2025
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Recent Episodes
June 18, 2026
Changing the Way We Defend Veterans in Criminal Courts | Brock Hunter
What happens when one attorney realizes helping veterans one case at a time isn't enough? Brock Hunter is a criminal defense attorney, U.S. veteran, founder of the Veterans Defense Project, and author of The Attorney's Guide to Defending Veterans in Criminal Court. He has spent his career reshaping how the legal system treats those who've served. In 2008, he helped pass a veterans sentencing statute in Minnesota: legislation that caught the attention of the U.S. Supreme Court and sparked nati...
June 4, 2026
Two Yutes Walk into a Courtroom: Everything Defense Attorneys Can Learn From My Cousin Vinny
This week, host Aaron Nelson is joined again by fellow criminal defense attorney Keith Belzer for a new kind of Sanctuary analysis. In this bonus episode, we’re stepping back from serious interviews for a full breakdown of My Cousin Vinny, the 1992 courtroom comedy that somehow became required law school homework. What seems like a fun, Friday night watch becomes a surprisingly sharp masterclass on trial skills. From Joe Pesci's relentless cross-examinations to the art of impeaching a w...
May 21, 2026
Demystifying the Criminal Courtroom | Judge Mario White
This week, we step back from interviewing defense attorneys to hear from a different kind of decision-maker. The one who sets the tone of the courtroom, Judge Mario White. Judge White joins us to talk about what it actually takes to make a courtroom feel less like an institution and more like a place where justice is possible. We get into why diversity on the bench goes far beyond filling seats, how plain language can change the experience of someone in crisis, and what it means to truly list...
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- What is Sanctuary in the Jungle?
<p><b>Amidst a plethora of legal podcasts discussing case breakdowns, legal news, and true crime, </b><b>Sanctuary in the Jungle</b><b> offers a look into the lives and motivations of the lawyers themselves.</b></p><p><br></p><p><b>Sanctuary in the Jungle</b><b> is a criminal defense podcast discussing the vital role criminal defense attorneys play in the justice system. Drawing on insights from renowned attorneys Edward Bennett Williams and Michael Tigar, the podcast likens criminal courts to a "sanctuary" for rational decision making as opposed to the everyday "jungle-like" environment. Outside of the courts, decisions are often driven by emotion and intuition, which can lead to arbitrary and unjust outcomes. Criminal courts, in contrast, were designed to function as a carefully structured system where decisions are made based on evidence and legal standards. The sanctuary mindset must be used if we are to ensure that everyone, regardless of their personal background or situation, receives a fair trial. Through engaging conversations with defense attorneys and advocates, </b><b>Sanctuary in the Jungle</b><b> highlights the importance of upholding justice, dignity, and humanity in legal proceedings while illustrating how attorneys endure the emotionally weighty process. </b></p><p><br></p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
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- Does this podcast accept guests?
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