Civics lessons from Karen Read's retrial
The team delves into some of the many civics lessons the public got while watching Karen Read’s retrial, which ended with her acquittal on all major charges in June. Topics include the First Amendment, judicial discretion, courtroom tactics, and more. Our expert for this episode is Colin Miller, blogger, podcaster, and professor at University of South Carolina School of Law.
Read Vanity Fair's extensive reporting on this case.
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2025-07-11
54 min
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