Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/beyond-the-bench "Beyond the Bench" is a podcast about the legal system produced by the North Carolina Judicial College at the UNC School of Government. It is interview-based, with guests including judges, lawyers, professors, and citizens who have participated in court proceedings. Some interviews focus on guests’ personal experiences and opinions, while others explore discrete legal issues. The podcast is organized by season, with each season being focused on a particular type of case. For example, season one is about criminal law, and is hosted by Jeff Welty, a member of the criminal law faculty at the School of Government and the Director of the North Carolina Judicial College. School of Government 462266d1-763b-51bb-9675-efea261260ac yes en-us Tue, 30 Jun 2026 01:24:26 +0000 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 01:25:16 +0000 https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/series/beyond-the-bench/ https://img.transistorcdn.com/Jmot5fosib3BH3SfYWbXkGswipby9A4wgQm3yi3T7N4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xMzYw/MmIxODRiODlkMjA1/NjQ0ZGQwMjUxMWM1/ZjM2My5wbmc.jpg https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/series/beyond-the-bench/ serial UNC School of Government "Beyond the Bench" is a podcast about the legal system produced by the North Carolina Judicial College at the UNC School of Government. It is interview-based, with guests including judges, lawyers, professors, and citizens who have participated in court proceedings. Some interviews focus on guests’ personal experiences and opinions, while others explore discrete legal issues. The podcast is organized by season, with each season being focused on a particular type of case. For example, season one is about criminal law, and is hosted by Jeff Welty, a member of the criminal law faculty at the School of Government and the Director of the North Carolina Judicial College. "Beyond the Bench" is a podcast about the legal system produced by the North Carolina Judicial College at the UNC School of Government. UNC School of Governent No No 1 1 S01 Episode 01: Mary Ann Tally & Shea Denning on Distracted Driving full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?post_type=podcast&p=5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/27c1bebf Fri, 18 Mar 2016 16:14:34 -0100 UNC School of Government UNC School of Government 1772 Professor John Rubin interviews Superior Court Judge Mary Ann Tally. Judge Tally was one of the first public defenders in the state and had a long career with indigent defense before taking the bench. Then, Shea Denning gives answers questions about the law of distracted driving like, can you text while [...] Professor John Rubin interviews Superior Court Judge Mary Ann Tally. Judge Tally was one of the first public defenders in the state and had a long career with indigent defense before taking the bench. Then, Shea Denning gives answers questions about the l No 1 1 S01 Episode 00: Beyond the Bench is now in session full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?post_type=podcast&p=14 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c328594f Wed, 29 Jun 2016 19:55:14 +0000 UNC School of Government UNC School of Government 96 The UNC School of Government is excited to bring you "Beyond the Bench," a podcast featuring interviews with people in and around the court system. We'll be broadcasting episodes biweekly, so please listen in and tell us what you think. You can reach producer, Danielle Rivenbark at daniellp@sog.unc.edu. The UNC School of Government is excited to bring you "Beyond the Bench," a podcast featuring interviews with people in and around the court system. We'll be broadcasting episodes biweekly, so please listen in and tell us what you think. You can reach prod No 1 1 S01 Episode 00: Beyond the Bench is now in session full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?p=118 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ad5d6c56 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 20:40:25 +0000 UNC School of Government UNC School of Government 96 The UNC School of Government is excited to bring you “Beyond the Bench,” a podcast featuring interviews with people in and around the court system. We’ll be broadcasting episodes biweekly, so please listen in and tell us what you think. You can reach producer, Danielle Rivenbark at daniellp@sog.unc.edu. The UNC School of Government is excited to bring you “Beyond the Bench,” a podcast featuring interviews with people in and around the court system. We’ll be broadcasting episodes biweekly, so please listen in and tell us what you think. You can reach prod No 1 1 S01 Episode 03: Carl Fox full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?post_type=podcast&p=84 https://share.transistor.fm/s/20aa574d Fri, 01 Jul 2016 16:02:09 +0000 UNC School of Government UNC School of Government 1669 This week we talk to Judge Carl Fox about his path to If you like what you hear please rate us in your podcast app! If you have questions or topics for the show please email producer Danielle Rivenbark at daniellp@sog.unc.edu. This week we talk to Judge Carl Fox about his path to If you like what you hear please rate us in your podcast app! If you have questions or topics for the show please email producer Danielle Rivenbark at daniellp@sog.unc.edu. No 1 1 S01 Episode 05: Anne Precythe full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?post_type=podcast&p=86 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cd8960ae Fri, 01 Jul 2016 16:06:27 +0000 UNC School of Government UNC School of Government 2038 This concludes Season 1 of Beyond the Bench. We’re working hard on Season 2 and will be bringing those to you in the coming weeks.  If you like what you hear please rate us in your podcast app! If you have questions or topics for the show please email producer Danielle Rivenbark [...] This concludes Season 1 of Beyond the Bench. We’re working hard on Season 2 and will be bringing those to you in the coming weeks.  If you like what you hear please rate us in your podcast app! If you have questions or topics for the show please email pro No 1 1 S01 Episode 04: DWI full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?post_type=podcast&p=85 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cd71a759 Fri, 01 Jul 2016 16:07:54 +0000 UNC School of Government UNC School of Government 2183 If you like what you hear please rate us in your podcast app! If you have questions or topics for the show please email producer Danielle Rivenbark at daniellp@sog.unc.edu. If you like what you hear please rate us in your podcast app! If you have questions or topics for the show please email producer Danielle Rivenbark at daniellp@sog.unc.edu. No 1 1 S01 Episode 01: Mary Ann Tally on the Court System and Shea Denning on Distracted Driving full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?p=155 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6b618ee3 Wed, 06 Jul 2016 17:17:27 +0000 UNC School of Government UNC School of Government 1772 Faculty member John Rubin interviews North Carolina Superior Court Judge Mary Ann Tally. Tally was one of the first public defenders in the state and had a long career in indigent defense before taking the bench. Next, faculty member Shea Denning answers questions about the law of distracted driving, such as, [...] Faculty member John Rubin interviews North Carolina Superior Court Judge Mary Ann Tally. Tally was one of the first public defenders in the state and had a long career in indigent defense before taking the bench. Next, faculty member Shea Denning answers No 1 1 S01 Episode 02: Chris McLaughlin on Social Media for Judges and Lawyers and Frayda Bluestein on Body Cameras and Public Records full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?p=158 https://share.transistor.fm/s/227073ca Mon, 25 Jul 2016 07:00:48 +0000 UNC School of Government UNC School of Government 1433 First, we talk with faculty member Chris McLaughlin and learn about the ethics rules that limit how lawyers and judges use social media. Next, faculty member Frayda Bluestein answers the question: do recordings made by body cameras worn by law enforcement officers qualify as public record under North Carolina law? [...] First, we talk with faculty member Chris McLaughlin and learn about the ethics rules that limit how lawyers and judges use social media. Next, faculty member Frayda Bluestein answers the question: do recordings made by body cameras worn by law enforcement No 1 1 S01 Episode 03: Judge Carl Fox full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?p=160 https://share.transistor.fm/s/316c4a67 Mon, 08 Aug 2016 07:00:06 +0000 UNC School of Government UNC School of Government 1669 In this episode we talk with North Carolina Superior Court Judge Carl Fox. Before becoming a judge, Fox was the first African American district attorney in the state. We talk about his life, work, and views about current criminal justice issues. If you like what you hear, please rate us [...] In this episode we talk with North Carolina Superior Court Judge Carl Fox. Before becoming a judge, Fox was the first African American district attorney in the state. We talk about his life, work, and views about current criminal justice issues. If you li No 1 1 S01 Episode 04: Shea Denning on DWI and Jamie Markham on Absconding from Probation full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?p=162 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0066988a Mon, 22 Aug 2016 07:00:07 +0000 UNC School of Government UNC School of Government 2183 Faculty member Shea Denning explores the procedures and punishments associated with impaired driving and ponders their effectiveness in addressing the DWI problem. In the second segment, host Jeff Welty talks with colleague Jamie Markham about the concept of absconding from probation. If you like what you hear, please rate us [...] Faculty member Shea Denning explores the procedures and punishments associated with impaired driving and ponders their effectiveness in addressing the DWI problem. In the second segment, host Jeff Welty talks with colleague Jamie Markham about the concept No 1 1 S01 Episode 05: Anne Precythe on Community Corrections full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?p=166 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6b363d26 Tue, 06 Sep 2016 07:00:16 +0000 UNC School of Government UNC School of Government 2038 During the final episode of Season 1, faculty member Jamie Markham interviews the North Carolina Director of Community Corrections Anne Precythe. She talks about what is was like when she first started working in the area of probation, how it has changed, and what it looks like today. If you [...] During the final episode of Season 1, faculty member Jamie Markham interviews the North Carolina Director of Community Corrections Anne Precythe. She talks about what is was like when she first started working in the area of probation, how it has changed, No 1 1 S02 Episode 00: Welcome to Season 2 of Beyond the Bench full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?p=187 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d7c8ccbf Mon, 31 Oct 2016 13:26:43 -0100 UNC School of Government UNC School of Government 157 Welcome to Season 2 of Beyond the Bench, a podcast by the NC Judicial College at the UNC School of Government. Season 2 tells the story of homelessness, neglect and the child welfare system in NC. During this Season, we’ll talk about what family homeless looks like, whether homelessness is [...] Welcome to Season 2 of Beyond the Bench, a podcast by the NC Judicial College at the UNC School of Government. Season 2 tells the story of homelessness, neglect and the child welfare system in NC. During this Season, we’ll talk about what family homeless No 1 1 S02 Episode 01: Without a Home full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?p=197 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bf7577bd Fri, 04 Nov 2016 12:59:12 -0100 UNC School of Government UNC School of Government 1806 In today’s episode, through interviews with homeless shelter providers and district court judges, we’ll talk about what homelessness looks like, whether it’s neglect and whether you need to make a report to county department.   In today’s episode, through interviews with homeless shelter providers and district court judges, we’ll talk about what homelessness looks like, whether it’s neglect and whether you need to make a report to county department.   No 1 1 Season 02 Episode 02: The System Responds full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?p=204 https://share.transistor.fm/s/32216fce Fri, 18 Nov 2016 05:00:06 -0100 UNC School of Government UNC School of Government 1893 In today’s episode, through interviews with county department social workers and attorney, the state Guardian ad litem program, a parent attorney, and district court judges, we’ll discuss how the county department responds to a report of suspected neglect and when court action is needed. This area of the law has its [...] In today’s episode, through interviews with county department social workers and attorney, the state Guardian ad litem program, a parent attorney, and district court judges, we’ll discuss how the county department responds to a report of suspected neglect No 1 1 Season 02, Episode 03: The Trial: Adjudicating Neglect full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?p=209 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c2da056d Fri, 02 Dec 2016 05:00:47 -0100 UNC School of Government UNC School of Government 1476 In this episode, through interviews with district court judges, a county department of social services attorney and a parent attorney, we will talk about the hearing where the court decides if the child is neglected and what happens afterwards. In this episode, through interviews with district court judges, a county department of social services attorney and a parent attorney, we will talk about the hearing where the court decides if the child is neglected and what happens afterwards. No 1 1 Season 02, Episode 04: The Case Plan – In and Out of Court full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?p=214 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9f6a8875 Thu, 15 Dec 2016 14:29:28 -0100 UNC School of Government UNC School of Government 2235 At the end of our last episode, one of our two cases ended when the court dismissed it after concluding the child was not neglected. But in our other case, the case where the children were living with their parents in a van in the woods without adequate shelter, food, [...] At the end of our last episode, one of our two cases ended when the court dismissed it after concluding the child was not neglected. But in our other case, the case where the children were living with their parents in a van in the woods without adequate s No 1 1 The Child’s Voice in Court: The Role of the Guardian ad Litem full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?p=221 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0fae2ece Thu, 12 Jan 2017 15:19:44 -0100 UNC School of Government UNC School of Government 2462 We’re back with Episode 5, “The Child’s Voice in Court: The Role of the Guardian ad Litem,” for our Beyond the Bench Season 2 podcast. In this episode, we take a break from our court cases to focus on the child. Find out how the child’s perspective is represented in [...] We’re back with Episode 5, “The Child’s Voice in Court: The Role of the Guardian ad Litem,” for our Beyond the Bench Season 2 podcast. In this episode, we take a break from our court cases to focus on the child. Find out how the child’s perspective is rep No 2 2 6 6 Season 02, Episode 06: Obtaining Permanency full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?p=225 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4634d054 Thu, 26 Jan 2017 22:12:27 -0100 UNC School of Government UNC School of Government 1890 In this last episode, you’ll learn about permanent outcomes for the family and child, with a discussion of two opposite outcomes: a child’s reunification with his/her parents and the child’s adoption after a termination of parental rights. Find out what happens in our remaining court case!   In this last episode, you’ll learn about permanent outcomes for the family and child, with a discussion of two opposite outcomes: a child’s reunification with his/her parents and the child’s adoption after a termination of parental rights. Find out what h No