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All Things Judicial

North Carolina Judicial Branch

122 episodes

4 days ago

In recognition of Native American Heritage Month, this episode features an interview with Swain County Magistrate Gilbert Breedlove, whose remarkable journey of service and cultural preservation bridges the worlds of law, language, and faith. Magistrate Breedlove serves in the North Carolina Judicial Branch and is also a language editor and Bible translator working with the Cherokee, Choctaw, Creek, and Ojibwe languages. His dedication to preserving and promoting indigenous languages requires...

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In recognition of Native American Heritage Month, this episode features an interview with Swain County Magistrate Gilbert Breedlove, whose remarkable journey of service and cultural preservation bridges the worlds of law, language, and faith. Magistrate Breedlove serves in the North Carolina Judicial Branch and is also a language editor and Bible translator working with the Cherokee, Choctaw, Creek, and Ojibwe languages. His dedication to preserving and promoting indigenous languages requires...

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All Things Judicial

Native Culture Preservation through Law, Language, and Faith

In recognition of Native American Heritage Month, this episode features an interview with Swain County Magistrate Gilbert Breedlove, whose remarkable journey of service and cultural preservation bridges the worlds of law, language, and faith. Magistrate Breedlove serves in the North Carolina Judicial Branch and is also a language editor and Bible translator working with the Cherokee, Choctaw, Creek, and Ojibwe languages. His dedication to preserving and promoting indigenous languages requires...

4 days ago

18 minutes

All Things Judicial

In Focus – September News Update

This episode provides an in-depth look at significant developments in the North Carolina Judicial Branch for the month of September. This episode covers: Judicial AppointmentseCourts Expansion UpdateNorth Carolina Conference of Clerks of Superior Court's New OfficersChief Justice Newby Appoints New Chief Administrative Law Judge200th Anniversary of the Perquimans County Courthouse

1 month ago

4 minutes

All Things Judicial

Gobblers and Gavel: Turkey Hunting Wisdom from the Bench

In this special episode, Pitt County Chief District Court Judge Galen Braddy shares his deep-rooted passion for turkey hunting and turkey calling, and how the discipline, patience, and focus it requires mirror the skills he brings to the courtroom. Judge Braddy, who has served on the bench for over 25 years, offers listeners a behind-the-scenes look at his life outside the courtroom, and treats us to a demonstration of a variety of turkey calls. In addition, he shares how turkey hunting and c...

2 months ago

21 minutes

All Things Judicial

Witness to Justice: Amanda Lamb on 30 Years Reporting from the Courtroom

In this episode, we feature a wide-ranging conversation with Amanda Lamb, a veteran journalist, true crime author, and podcast host with more than 30 years of experience covering courts and criminal justice in North Carolina. Best known for her long tenure as a crime reporter for WRAL-TV in Raleigh, Lamb has built a career around telling powerful stories from inside the courtroom. Her reporting has covered some of the state's most high-profile and complex criminal trials. In the episode...

3 months ago

23 minutes

All Things Judicial

Where Love Meets Law: Magistrate Weddings in North Carolina

In this episode, we spotlight the civil wedding ceremonies conducted by North Carolina magistrates. We offer both a behind-the-scenes look at the process of getting married at a courthouse and a touching glimpse into a real wedding held at the Wake County Justice Center. In the first segment, host Chris Mears interviews Wake County Chief Magistrate Christopher Graves, who shares insight into the role magistrates play in officiating weddings. Magistrate Graves walks listeners through a ge...

4 months ago

18 minutes

All Things Judicial

In Focus – June News Update

This episode provides an in-depth look at significant developments in the North Carolina Judicial Branch for the month of June. This episode covers: Judicial AppointmentsChief Justice Newby Declared Employee Appreciation WeekeCourts Expansion UpdateeCourts Guide & File MilestoneKiosk ExpansionPreview of next episode of Beyond the Bench

5 months ago

3 minutes

All Things Judicial

History on Trial: Revisiting the Mecklenburg Declaration at 250

This episode features a compelling conversation with Kendall Kendrick, Executive Director of the Charlotte Trail of History and the Charlotte Liberty Walk, as well as remarks from Chief Justice Paul Newby delivered at the May 20th anniversary ceremony in Charlotte. In the episode, Kendrick offers unique historical insight into the events of May 1775 and her personal connection as a descendant of the Alexander family—key figures associated with the original declaration. She discusses the ongoi...

5 months ago

16 minutes

All Things Judicial

In Focus – May News Update

This episode provides an in-depth look at significant developments in the North Carolina Judicial Branch for the month of May. This episode covers: May is Recovery Court Month in North CarolinaExpansion of remote interpreting servicesJudicial appointmentsChief Justice Commission on Professionalism awardseCourts expansion updateHuman Trafficking Commission updatePreview of next episode of Beyond the Bench

6 months ago

6 minutes

All Things Judicial

Be Their Voice: Become a Child Advocate in North Carolina

April is recognized as National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of safe, supportive environments for all children. In this episode, we spotlight the NC Guardian ad Litem Program and its vital role in advocating for children involved in the state’s foster care system. The episode features conversations with three leaders from the Guardian ad Litem Program: Carolyn Green, Regional AdministratorBrittany McKinney, Staff AttorneyMatthew Wunsche, Ap...

6 months ago

24 minutes

All Things Judicial

In Focus – April News Update

This episode provides an in-depth look at significant developments in the North Carolina Judicial Branch for the month of April. This episode covers: The 2023-2024 Judicial Branch Annual ReportChief Justice Paul Newby visits Columbus CountyeCourts Track 8 goes live on April 28Most recent judicial appointmentsNC Human Trafficking Commission is accepting grant applicationsPreview of the next All Things Judicial–Beyond the Bench episode which features the North Carolina Guardian ad Litem Program.

7 months ago

6 minutes

All Things Judicial

30 Years of Hope: The Journey of Mecklenburg County's Recovery Court

In this episode, we celebrate a major milestone: the 30th anniversary of the Mecklenburg County Recovery Court. Since its founding, the Recovery Court has been a beacon of hope for individuals struggling with addiction, providing an alternative path that blends accountability with support. This episode highlights the program’s lasting impact through the perspectives of Jessica Modra, Program Manager for the Supportive Treatment and Engagement Program, and John Barber, a Recovery Court graduat...

7 months ago

19 minutes

All Things Judicial

In Focus – March News Update

News items covered in this episode of In Focus include: Attorney training for eCourts Track 8 and eCourts expansionTask Force on ACE's Courts Plans More Progress in 2025 Case Statistics Dashboard is available to the public at data.nccourts.gov March is Severe Weather Preparedness Month DWI grant from Governor's Highway Safety Commission to expand case capacityPreview of the next episode of Beyond the Bench focusing on Mecklenburg County Recovery Court's 30th Anniversary

8 months ago

7 minutes

All Things Judicial

Answering the Call: Judge and Law Clerks on the Frontlines of Disaster Recovery

In this episode of All Things Judicial: Beyond the Bench, we take listeners beyond the courtroom and into the heart of disaster recovery, featuring a compelling conversation with North Carolina Court of Appeals Judge Michael Stading and law clerks Vincenzo Conciatori and Tomas Nazer-Paniagua. These legal professionals stepped away from their usual roles in the judiciary to volunteer in Western North Carolina following the devastation of Hurricane Helene. In this episode, they share their firs...

8 months ago

20 minutes

All Things Judicial

In Focus – February News Update

Welcome to All Things Judicial: In Focus—your monthly dive into the latest news, updates, and decisions shaping our Judicial Branch. Topics include: Court of Appeals Judge Tom Murry's investiture, eCourts Track 7 roll-out, NC Human Trafficking Commission's annual grant program, judicial appointments, and preview of next episode.

9 months ago

5 minutes

All Things Judicial

Nine AOC Directors' Roundtable Discussion (Part 2)

In this episode, we feature the second installment of a truly extraordinary roundtable discussion with nine former NCAOC directors. The discussion was moderated by former director Judge Marion Warren and included: Judge Gerald Arnold, Judge Jack Cozort, Mr. Jim Drennan, Justice Franklin Freeman, Judge Robert Hobgood, Judge Tom Ross, Judge John Smith, and Judge Ralph Walker. The directors discussed NCAOC's changes throughout the years and shared funny anecdotes from their time leading the Judi...

10 months ago

25 minutes

All Things Judicial

Nine AOC Directors' Roundtable Discussion (Part 1)

In this episode, we feature the first installment of a truly extraordinary roundtable discussion with nine former NCAOC directors. The discussion was moderated by former director Judge Marion Warren and included: Judge Gerald Arnold, Judge Jack Cozort, Mr. Jim Drennan, Justice Franklin Freeman, Judge Robert Hobgood, Judge Tom Ross, Judge John Smith, and Judge Ralph Walker. The directors began by discussing how they received the "call of duty" from their respective chief justices."I got ...

11 months ago

23 minutes

All Things Judicial

Charlotte Attorney Joseph W. Grier, Jr.

In this episode, we feature an excerpt of an interview with Charlotte Attorney Joseph W. Grier, Jr. (1915-2010). Grier was interviewed in 2003 for the Chief Justice's Commission on Professionalism's Historical Video Series. Grier led an epic career as a Charlotte attorney for more than 60 years after volunteering for the U.S. Army during WWII. In the podcast, he discusses his early life, highlights of his career, and his community service which included the desegregation of all Charlotte city...

12 months ago

23 minutes

All Things Judicial

FRIGHT COURT: Paranormal Case Law and the Haunted Caswell County Courthouse

In this episode, we feature our annual Halloween episode entitled Fright Court. In the first segment, we feature Nelson Nauss, the Executive Director of The Ghost Guild, a North Carolina-based paranormal research organization. Nauss shares four court cases involving claims of the supernatural, where the courts didn’t necessarily rule-out the paranormal elements of each lawsuit. In the second segment, Roger Winstead of the Judicial Branch Communications Office narrates the story of John ...

1 year ago

16 minutes

All Things Judicial

Hispanic Heritage Month with Judge Mario Perez

In this episode, we welcome Pitt County District Court Judge Mario Perez. Judge Perez is the first Hispanic judge in Pitt County and possibly the first Mexican-American judge in North Carolina. On the podcast, he discussed his upbringing in Texas, the challenges he faced as a Mexican-American, and his favorite Hispanic heritage traditions. Hispanic Heritage Month is recognized September 15 – October 15.Judge Mario E. Perez worked in private practice and as an assistant public defender for mor...

1 year ago

25 minutes

All Things Judicial

Creating a Unified Court System: Judicial Reform in the 1960s

In this episode, we focus on the North Carolina judicial system reforms of the 1960s. These reforms created a unified court system that included newly created District Courts, Court of Appeals, and the Administrative Office of the Courts (NCAOC). In the interview, former NCAOC Director and Supreme Court of North Carolina Associate Justice Franklin Freeman interviews two men who helped implement these reforms: Judge James Dickson Phillips, Jr. and Senator Lindsay C. Warren, Jr."The effect of t...

1 year ago

23 minutes