All Things Judicial Podcast
About
All Things Judicial is a podcast about the important role of the North Carolina Judicial Branch in state government. The podcast follows a bi-monthly release schedule with each new episode available for download every other Wednesday beginning February 10, 2021.
On this podcast you’ll hear interviews from recognizable figures in our judicial communities and learn about topics you may not have realized were related to what we do every day – human trafficking prevention, civics education, and the increased modernization of our courts. We think we’ve found a podcast format that really works with rotating guest hosts that will keep each episode fresh and interesting to our listeners.
All Things Judicial is available on all podcast platforms or below on NCcourts.gov.
Episodes
Episode 2 – In this episode hosted by Supreme Court of North Carolina Associate Justice Michael Morgan and entitled “Black History Made Me Who I Am,” Justice Morgan welcomed retired Court of Appeals Judge Wanda Bryant and current Court of Appeals Judge Fred Gore. They discussed their journeys from “birth to bench,” mentors who influenced their lives, and advice they would like to share with the next generation of African Americans entering the legal profession. Justice Morgan and Judge Bryant shared their personal experiences of being the first African American children integrated into their local elementary schools. Judge Gore shared his deep commitment to using his judgeship as a positive influence on the youth in his community.
Host: Supreme Court of North Carolina Associate Justice Michael Morgan
Associate Justice Michael Morgan (center) standing with Judge Wanda Bryant and Judge Fred Gore
Guests:
- Retired Court of Appeals Judge Wanda Bryant
- Current current Court of Appeals Judge Fred Gore
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In its inaugural episode, All Things Judicial highlights the North Carolina Human Trafficking Commission and its mission to prevent human trafficking in North Carolina. Hosted by North Carolina Human Trafficking Commission Executive Director Christine Long, the episode focuses on the role of the Commission and delves into the grim realities of human trafficking in our state, signs to look for, and how to prevent this horrific crime.
Host: Christine Long, Executive Director, North Carolina Human Trafficking Commission
Guests:
- Jennifer Haigwood, Chair, North Carolina Human Trafficking Commission
- Deana Joy, Executive Director, Children's Advocacy Centers of North Carolina
- Jasmine McGhee, Special Deputy Attorney General and Director of the Public Protection Section, North Carolina Department of Justice
- Angelica Wind, Executive Director of Our VOICE, Inc.
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In this trailer for the new podcast All Things Judicial, Chief Justice Paul Newby shares information about the podcast and his vision for the North Carolina Judicial Branch.
Contact
Do you have feedback or episode ideas? Please reach out to AllThingsJudicial@nccourts.org.