Best 60 Criminal Justice Podcasts

Ear Hustle brings you the daily realities of life inside prison shared by those living it, and stories from the outside, post-incarceration. The podcast is a partnership between Nigel Poor, a Bay Area visual artist, and Earlonne Woods, formerly incarcerated at San Quentin State Prison, and was co-founded with former San Quentin resident Antwan Williams. The Ear Hustle team works in the San Francisco Bay Area, both in San Quentin State Prison's media lab and from offices on the outside, to produce stories that are sometimes difficult, often funny and always honest. more

Davis Vanguard Podcast will be covering criminal justice reform, mass incarceration, wrongful convictions, and more. more

From the producers of Up and Vanished, Sworn pulls back the curtain on the criminal justice system, exposing the untold stories and hard truths behind major cases. Host Philip Holloway, a defense attorney and former prosecutor with a background in law enforcement, not only digs into the legal aspects of these cases but the emotional consequences of their outcomes. more

New Thinking is a podcast about justice and injustice in America. It's about the people working to fix a justice system that falls so short of our ideals, and the people organizing to build something new in its place. It's hosted by Matt Watkins and produced by the Center for Court Innovation. more

The Undisclosed podcast investigates wrongful convictions, and the U.S. criminal justice system, by taking a closer look at the perpetration of a crime, its investigation, the trial, and ultimate verdict and finding new evidence that never made it to court. more

Prison Radio records and broadcasts the voices of prisoners, centering their analyses and experiences in the movements against mass incarceration and state repression. more

'Stories that need to be told, voices that need to be heard' regarding crime and criminal justice. The program's founder and host, David Risley, is a former career federal prosecutor and former Director of Public Safety Policy in the Illinois Governor's office. For many episodes, Mr. Risley is joined by co-host Lynard Joiner. The two originally met on opposite sides of the law on opposite sides of a federal courtroom, with Mr. Risley as prosecutor and Mr. Joiner as defendant. Now, they are good friends and collaborators on this and other projects. T more

True crime. Real prosecutors. Expert analysis. Experienced prosecutors from San Diego, CA discuss the latest crime news, interview criminal justice leaders, and bring you their expert analysis. more

The Truth & Justice Podcast is listener driven show, devoted to the pursuit of truth and justice. Host, Bob Ruff, investigates potential wrongful conviction and cold cases using a unique crowdsourcing approach. Bob invites listeners to participate in the investigations, as he breaks down a new case in each season in real time. Truth & Justice is currently producing a series titled 'Reply Brief' where Bob is breaking down the episodes done by The Prosecutors podcast, about the Adnan Syed case. more

Der Gerichtspodcast mit Heike Borufka und Basti Red: Die hr-Gerichtsreporterin und der Podcaster sprechen über echte Kriminalfälle, echte Gerichtsurteile, das echte Leben und das deutsche Justizsystem. more

Rattling the Bars, hosted by former Black Panther and political prisoner Marshall 'Eddie' Conway, puts the voices of the people most harmed by our system of mass incarceration at the center of our reporting on the fight to end it. more

The Transform Justice podcast throws light on the hidden corners of the criminal justice system. Each episode, we focus on one aspect of the justice system and ask if it's fair and what can be done to make it better. Transform Justice is a national charity working for a fair, humane, open and effective justice system.The Transform Justice podcast is hosted by Penelope Gibbs and Rob Allen and produced and edited by Alexandra Kimmons. With thanks to Burges Salmon LLP for use of their space. more

Host Joseph Arvidson takes his listeners on an exploratory journey of criminology and society's responses to the age-old dilemma of responding to society's criminal element. Merging the established R-N-R correctional approach with emerging resistance models, this show illustrates how adopting a holistic lens best serves justice-involved individuals. more

A podcast, hosted by Jose Sanchez and Jennifer Tostlebe, two doctoral students at CU Boulder, where we talk about research in the field of criminology with field experts, our own work, and life as grad students. We will be releasing episodes every 2 weeks. more

We are here for the incarcerated, previously incarcerated, and their families!! We aim to Exalt Jesus, Equip the Believer, and Encourage the Incarcerated, released, and their families. Jack was a Chaplain in a Maximum Security Unit when COVID-19 shut us all down. No church activities were allowed, visitation was closed, and even the inmate phones would not connect to the outside. more

Podcast for the Criminal Justice Section of the American Bar Association. We'll talk about current issues in criminal justice reform, policy and the Supreme Court. We'll discuss the work of the Criminal Justice Section including events, Task Forces, Standards, the ABA's ICC project, and more. more

Prison Pipeline is a radio program dedicated to educating the public about the Oregon criminal justice system. The goal is to present a unique understanding of the criminal justice system, address the root causes of crime, and challenge the status quo. more

The Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast is a growth and development podcast for criminal justice professionals. It was created for criminal justice professionals and hosted by a retired criminal justice professional. more

Hosted by celebrated criminal justice reform advocate and founding board member of the Innocence Project Jason Flom, and Pulitzer prize-winning podcast host and producer Maggie Freleng, Wrongful Conviction features intimate conversations with men and women who have spent years in prison for crimes they maintain they did not commit. Some have been fully exonerated and reunited with family and friends while others continue to languish, with some even facing execution on death row. more

In 2017, Deven Grey, a young mother, shot and killed her abusive partner in a remote trailer in rural Shelby County, Alabama. She claimed self-defense and filed a Stand Your Ground claim.Instead of freedom, she was handed a 'blind plea' an option to take an unknown sentence in exchange for pleading guilty. As a Black woman who shot and killed a white man in Alabama, she did the only thing she could: She took the plea. Deven's sentence became the final link in a chain of deceit, haunted land, generational trauma, false identity, coercive control, and a broken justice system. more

The Street Cop Podcast is the #1 podcast for law enforcement officers looking to take their career to the next level. We have powerful conversations with special guests who are experts in their field and industry leaders. We will keep you motivated and teach you how to do real police work. more

The Carolina Justice Report is a podcast from The Lovely Law Firm, located in Myrtle Beach, SC. The podcast features information, interviews and commentary on personal injury law, criminal law and community safety topics. The Lovely Law Firm represents clients in Myrtle Beach and surrounding areas with criminal and personal injury cases. more

If you are facing a sex crime allegation or charge, you must speak to a Mesa sex crimes lawyer. Sex crimes in Arizona are not only the most aggressively prosecuted crimes but also the most heavily stigmatized. At VS Criminal Defense Attorneys, we understand that charges and mere allegations can destroy families and an individual's future. We will work tirelessly to protect your rights and freedom. more

A behind the scenes look into the New York City Police Department. Hosted by retired NYPD detective turned author Vic Ferrari.To an outsider, the New York City Police Department is a mysterious well-oiled machine responsible for maintaining law and order in the world's greatest city while looking brilliant in blue. However, things are not always what they appear to be and may surprise you. NYPD: Through the Looking Glass is filled with action, suspense and nonstop laughs! A must listen for cop buffs, true crime readers and anyone with a sense of humor! more

One July night in 1995, Deputy Sheriff William G. Hardy was shot behind the Crown Sterling Suites hotel in Birmingham, Alabama. At the same time as the murder, at least ten people saw Toforest Johnson four miles away, at a popular nightclub called Tee's Place. But detectives zeroed in on him as a main suspect in Deputy Hardy's murder anyway, ultimately resulting in Toforest being tried, convicted, and sentenced to death. For over a quarter century, Toforest has been confined to a 5' by 8' cell on Alabama's death row. more

Informative, jargon-free stories about law reform, legal education, test cases, miscarriages of justice and legal culture. The Law Report makes the law accessible. more

I was a Correctional Officer at America's toughest prison. USP Marion was the ancestor of Alcatraz, yes I did know men who was locked up there, and the parent of the ADX in Colorado. I know some of the current prisoners at the ADX. We had some of the most well known prisoners at the time in USP Marion. John Gotti, the New York Mobster, Woody Harrelson's father, contract killer for the Mob. The man who put the publisher of the Porn Hustler Magazine, Larry Flynt, in a wheelchair, Franklin. Franklin was executed after he left USP Marion. The man who said he was on the grassy knoll in 1963 Dallas. more

The Black in Blue Podcast celebrates diversity in U.S. law enforcement by discussing the lives and experiences of minority law enforcement professionals. more

Warum lässt eine Frau ihren Mann erschießen? Und warum lügen Zeugen manchmal? Was, wenn Polizisten kriminell handeln oder Sachverständige versuchen, ihre Irrtümer zu kaschieren? Sabine Rückert aus der ZEIT-Chefredaktion ist Expertin für Verbrechen und deren Bekämpfung. Sie saß in großen Strafprozessen, schrieb preisgekrönte Gerichtsreportagen und ging unvorstellbaren Kriminalfällen nach. Rückert kennt die Welt der Verbrechensbekämpfung von der Polizeiwache bis zum Bundesgerichtshof. more

Crime Insiders, a LiSTNR Original Production, takes you beyond true crime. In groundbreaking interviews, explore the world of policing, forensics, and more through the stories of the world's most experienced and decorated experts. more

Alice and Brett, hosts of the true crime podcast, The Prosecutors, bring their experience as prosecutors to the hottest stories in true crime. Whether it's breaking developments in a cold case, the intricacies of sentencing, or analysis of what's really going on in trials in the news, they'll have you covered. more

Each week attorney Eboni K. Williams and cultural observer Dustin Ross break down what's on the docket in American justice and what's not, with savvy legal analysis and commonsense commentary to provide teachable moments for us all to navigate a rigged system. Discussions in this podcast are for general information and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Always consult a lawyer for your circumstances. more

Nancy Grace dives deep into the day's most shocking crimes and asks the tough questions in her new daily podcast Crime Stories with Nancy Grace. Nancy Grace had a perfect conviction record during her decade as a prosecutor and used her TV show to find missing people, fugitives on the run and unseen clues. Now, she will use the power of her huge social media following and the immediacy of the internet to deliver daily bombshells!Theme Music: Audio Network more

A weekly podcast dedicated to providing support and information for families and inmates. Tune in to our podcast. more

Ear Hustle, from Radiotopia, brings you stories of life inside prison, shared and produced by those living it. The podcast is a partnership between Earlonne Woods and Antwan Williams, currently incarcerated at San Quentin State Prison, and Nigel Poor, a Bay Area artist. The team works in San Quentin's media lab to produce stories that are sometimes difficult, often funny, and always honest, offering a nuanced view of people living within the American prison system. more

Reporter Madeleine Baran examines the case of Curtis Flowers, who has been tried six times for the same crime. In the Dark is an investigative podcast from APM Reports. more

Crime Redefined drills deep into forensics and criminal investigation from the viewpoint of the defense and explores the intersection of the media and the justice system. Hosted by a DNA expert/criminal justice insider and an entertainment veteran/executive producer. more

Ear Hustle, from Radiotopia, brings you stories of life inside prison, shared and produced by those living it. The podcast is a partnership between Earlonne Woods and Antwan Williams, currently incarcerated at San Quentin State Prison, and Nigel Poor, a Bay Area artist. The team works in San Quentin's media lab to produce stories that are sometimes difficult, often funny, and always honest, offering a nuanced view of people living within the American prison system. more

In Plain Cite is a podcast about developments in federal criminal defense law, focusing on the US Supreme Court and the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, produced by the Federal Public Defender Office in the Southern District of West Virginia. more

Two attorneys practicing Criminal Defense in Texas want to gain and share knowledge from some of the best lawyers in their field. more

Criminal Law updates, matters of relevance and interest to lawyers who practice in criminal law.

NJJA board members speak with juvenile justice professionals and stakeholders about juvenile justice in Nebraska. more

Wrongful Conviction features intimate conversations with men and women who have spent years in prison for crimes they maintain they did not commit. Some have been fully exonerated and reunited with family and friends while others continue to languish, with some even facing execution on death row. more

Bob Ruff is currently investigating the double homicide of Fort Worth couple Agnes and Lloyd 'Smitty' Courtney. The Truth & Justice Podcast recently wrapped up Season 7 (The Murder of Bill Little), and Season 5 (The Forgotten West Memphis Three). The podcast investigates a new potential wrongful conviction case every season. Bob asks listeners to help with the investigation, in an attempt to prove who actually committed the crimes and free the wrongfully convicted. Truth & Justice is a true crowdsourced investigation in real time. more

An open forum, presenting information and discussion around issues faced by prisoners in the criminal justice system and migration detention centers. more

Join Jim Clemente (former FBI profiler), Laura Richards (criminal behavioral analyst, former New Scotland Yard) and Lisa Zambetti (Casting director for CBS' Criminal Minds) as they profile behavior from real criminal cases. more

Dr. Carlos is an adjunct Professor in Forensic Psychology and Criminal psychopathology. He discusses concepts in the world of forensic psychology. He discusses legal issues pertaining to forensic psychology, psychological disorders, the criminal justice system, and more. more

The Imprint Weekly Podcast offers listeners a regular review of news and trends in America's child welfare and juvenile justice systems, along with other critical services for youth and families. Join Imprint Senior Editor John Kelly for a discussion of the week's major headlines, plus interviews with leaders in the field. more

Podcast by University of Miami School of Law

William and Lonsdale explores the legal ecosystem in Victoria and the fascinating people and stories that make it tick. In season 1: Lives in the Law, host Michael Green interviews guests from all corners of the criminal justice system, delving into what keeps them motivated, passionate and engaged; their challenges, frustrations; and how their lives in the law have shaped them. more

All In Wisconsin focuses on promoting 1) greater communication and collaboration in the field of reentry/reform/decarceration efforts in Wisconsin and 2) showcasing the successes, humanity, and agency of people with criminal records. more