Public Defenseless

Public Defenseless is a podcast about public defense and the criminal legal system, hosted by Hunter Parnell.

Everyone facing criminal charges in this country has the right to a lawyer, even if they can't afford one. That promise comes from the Sixth Amendment and the Supreme Court's decision in Gideon v. Wainwright, and it's carried out every day by public defenders. This show is about how that right actually works in practice, how often it falls short, and what that means for the people who depend on it.

Hunter started Public Defenseless to make all of this make sense to people outside the system. Each episode, he talks with public defenders, advocates, and others doing the work about what's really happening on the ground.

This channel is where the show's short clips live: the sharpest moments and stories from every conversation. 

Full video episodes live on our Patreon, where supporters also get early access and bonus material. New episodes release every Tuesday and Thursday.