The Judgmental Podcast – EP 13: Talking S**T

Hosts: Hugh & Christine

Episode Summary:

In this candid and insightful episode, Hugh and Christine dive deep into the latest Judicial Conduct Commission biannual report, exploring the state of judicial accountability and transparency in Kentucky’s courts. The hosts break down complaint statistics, discuss the challenges of open records requests, and reflect on the public’s perception of judges versus attorneys.

Key Topics:

• Overview and analysis of the Judicial Conduct Commission’s 2023-2024 report
• The prevalence and types of complaints against family court and circuit court judges
• The confidentiality of judicial complaints and the lack of public reprimands
• The role of social media and public perception in judicial accountability
• Comparisons between judges and law enforcement in terms of public trust and systemic issues
• Anecdotes about courtroom experiences, judicial temperament, and the recusal process
• The importance of transparency, open records, and public access to court proceedings
• Discussion of the Judgy app and its mission to empower citizens to “judge the judges”

Notable Moments:

• Christine shares rumors of a judge threatening foster care in a public case
• Hugh and Christine debate the ethics and effectiveness of judicial recusal
• The hosts highlight the lack of public outcomes from hundreds of complaints
• A breakdown of the number of judges and commissioners in Kentucky
• Reflections on the impact of positive and negative judicial behavior

Resources & Links:

• Link to the Judicial Conduct Commission’s biannual report (to be included in show notes)
• Information about the Judge-y app: judge-y.com

Listener Call to Action:

Hugh and Christine invite listeners to share their own stories—both positive and negative—about judges who have made a difference in their lives. They encourage feedback, questions, and suggestions for future topics.

Closing Thoughts:

The episode wraps up with a call for more transparency, accountability, and honest conversation about the state of the judiciary. Stay tuned for future episodes featuring stories of judges who have changed lives for the better.

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