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Beyond The Judgement

Eva Eapen and Pari Sidana

While national courts often dominate headlines, many everyday decisions that shape our communities are made by state judges. Beyond The Judgement dives deep into the lives and perspectives of judges and justices from local courts across the country. Through interviews, we uncover the stories, values, and challenges of those who are making important decisions. Join us as we move past the headlines to understand who is truly beyond the judgement.

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00:35:29

07. Judge Toby Hampson

Beyond The Judgement ·

2025/11/03

Happy Monday! Tune in to hear Judge Toby Hampson of the NC Court of Appeals chat with Eva about his background, legal career, why he’s running again, and where he believe courts get their power. We hope you enjoy this conversation and we’ll see you next time for another interview!

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00:47:42

06. Judge Chris Brook

Beyond The Judgement ·

2025/10/20

Tune in to hear Judge Chris Brook discuss his experience on the NC Court of Appeals and more with Pari!

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00:27:50

05. Judge Allegra Collins

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2025/10/06

Happy Monday! On today’s episode, Eva chatted with Judge Allegra Collins of the NC Court of Appeals. We talked about her journey to bench, advice for aspiring lawyers, experience as a world class athlete, and decision not to run for reelection in 2026. We had a fantastic time talking and hope you enjoy this episode. Judge Collins is active on LinkedIn, so visit her page here to learn more.

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00:43:18

04. Justice Robin Hudson

Beyond The Judgement ·

2025/09/22

On today's episode I spoke with Justice Robin Hudson who served on the North Carolina Supreme Court! Justice Hudson mentioned the Informed Voters Project which you can check out here: https://nawj.org/catalog/community-outreach-programs/informed-voters-fair-judges-project.

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00:44:31

03. Chief Judge Chris Dillon

Beyond The Judgement ·

2025/09/08

Hey there! Welcome back to Beyond the Judgement. Today, Eva chatted with Chief Judge Chris Dillon of the North Carolina Appellate Court. Judge Dillon has been on the court for over ten years now. We hope you enjoy this conversation, and we’ll see you in two weeks for the next interview!

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00:30:32

02. Judge Christine Walczyk

Beyond The Judgement ·

2025/08/25

Hey y'all!On today's episode Pari spoke with Judge Christine Walczyk who has been a district court judge for over 18 years and is now running for the NC Court of Appeals. You can learn more about her and her campaign here: https://www.judgechristine.org/. We are so grateful and honored to have had her on!

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00:50:06

01. NC Supreme Court Justice Anita Earls

Beyond The Judgement ·

2025/08/11

Hey y'all! On the first episode of Beyond the Judgement we had the honor of speaking with NC Supreme Court Justice Anita Earls. Justice Earls is running for re-election in 2026 and you can learn more about her and her campaign here: https://earls4justice.com/. Stay tuned for our next episode in 2 weeks!

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00:01:33

Trailer - Welcome to Beyond the Judgement!

Beyond The Judgement ·

2025/08/04

Hey y'all!We are so excited to announce a new chapter of "Tiers of Scrutiny." We cannot wait to speak with judges and justices across the country about why they do what they do and how. If you're interested in joining us as a speaker please email us at tiersofscrutiny@gmail.com. See you next week for our first episode!- Eva and Pari

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00:18:44

Executing Justice? (Glossip v. Oklahoma)

Beyond The Judgement ·

2025/07/07

On today's episode Eva and I discuss Glossip v. Oklahoma. You can read more about the facts of the case here: https://www.oyez.org/cases/2024/22-7466 . Here are the resources we used for this episode: - https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24pdf/22-7466_5h25.pdf- https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/04/opinion/courts-execution-mistakes.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare

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00:27:20

US v. Skrmetti: SCOTUS Upholds Ban on...

Beyond The Judgement ·

2025/06/23

In this episode, Pari and I break down the Supreme Court’s landmark decision in United States v. Skrmetti, where the Court upheld Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming medical care for minors. We chat about the majority’s rationale, the fierce dissent, various concurrences, and what this ruling might mean for the future of LGBTQ+ rights. We also discuss how Skrmetti fits into the broader post-Dobbs judicial landscape. Additional analysis on the case can be found in the "Gender-Affirming Care (US

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00:11:26

Racial Gerrymandering, Revisited: Louisiana v. Callais

Beyond The Judgement ·

2025/06/02

On today's episode of Tiers of Scrutiny, Pari and I discuss Louisiana v. Callais, a case that the Supreme Court heard arguments for in late March. After a federal court ordered Louisiana to fix a Voting Rights Act violation, the new map—drawn to empower Black voters—sparked backlash from non-Black plaintiffs claiming racial gerrymandering. When, if ever, is racial gerrymandering a legitimate remedy? What does this mean for the future of the VRA? We discuss these questions and more in this

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00:16:08

Opt-Out or Opt-In? Faith, Freedom & the First Grade...

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2025/04/28

In this episode, we dive into one of the most talked-about education and religious liberty cases of this term: Mahmoud v. Taylor. At the heart of the case? A Maryland school district's decision to include LGBTQ-inclusive storybooks in the elementary curriculum—and to eliminate the opt-out policy that once allowed parents to excuse their children from these lessons on religious grounds.We explore the constitutional questions raised by Muslim, Catholic, and Orthodox Christian families who say

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00:10:34

Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. v. Estados Unidos Mexicanos

Beyond The Judgement ·

2025/04/21

Welcome back to Tiers of Scrutiny! This week, Pari and I discussed Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. v. Estados Unidos Mexicanos--a case where the Mexican government takes American gun companies to court. Some relevant resources:

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00:14:39

Oklahoma State Charter School Board v. Drummond

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2025/03/31

Hi everyone! On today's ToS episode, Pari and I discuss Oklahoma State Charter School Board v. Drummond. This case raises various questions about the First Amendment's relationship to state-funded religious schools. Is it possible that the Free Exercise Clause prohibits states from excluding religious schools from charter-school programs? Alternatively, does the Establishment Clause require states to exclude these schools? We chat about these questions, as well as a few others here. As always,

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00:15:34

Gender-Affirming Care (US v. Skrmetti)

Beyond The Judgement ·

2025/03/10

Hey y'all! On today's episode Eva and I discuss US v. Skrmetti. Here are the resources we used: - https://www.hrc.org/resources/attacks-on-gender-affirming-care-by-state-map- https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamasurgery/fullarticle/2793977- https://www.oyez.org/cases/2019/17-1618- https://www.oyez.org/cases/2024/23-477- https://www.theusconstitution.org/litigation/united-states-v-skrmetti/#:~:text=In%20United%20States%20v.,Clause%20of%20the%20Fourteenth%20Amendment-

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00:09:56

Barnes v. Felix: Defining Limits on Police Force

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2025/02/24

On today’s episode of Tiers of Scrutiny, Pari and I discuss Barnes v. Felix, a case concerning the “moment of threat doctrine”--a legal principle limiting review of police officers’ use of force to only the “moment of threat” in which they perceived a threat. Opponents of the doctrine call for an evaluation of “totality of circumstances”--arguing that courts must review any and all actions leading up to the moment of threat. Barnes v. Felix is named for Ashtian Barnes, a Black man who was shot and

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00:09:51

Clouds of Confusion: Vapes vs. FDA Rules (FDA v....

Beyond The Judgement ·

2025/02/10

In this episode, we dive into the legal battle between e-cigarette manufacturers and the FDA—a case that’s making waves all the way to the Supreme Court. Back in 2009, Congress put vaping under FDA oversight, but fast forward to 2021, and manufacturers claim the agency pulled a last-minute rule change, shutting down their applications without warning. The FDA says it’s just doing its job to protect public health—especially kids. So, did the agency play fair, or did it pull a “regulatory switcheroo,”

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00:11:51

Privacy, Porn, and the First Amendment: A...

Beyond The Judgement ·

2025/01/27

Happy Monday, folks! On today's episode, Pari and I discuss Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton, a case in which SCOTUS must decide the correct scrutiny test to apply to age verification laws on porn sites. Other questions we touch on...Should governments be able to require that porn websites verify viewers' ages? Do such laws infringe on First Amendment protections and anonymity? This is a case that will have significant implications for free speech protections regarding sexual/obscene

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00:16:02

Republic of Hungary v. Simon

Beyond The Judgement ·

2025/01/13

Hello listeners! In this episode, Pari and I discuss Republic of Hungary v. Simon, a SCOTUS case that concerns Hungarian Holocaust survivors suing the Republic of Hungary in pursuit of compensation for seized property. Pari was actually lucky enough to be present in the chamber during oral arguments for this case! Listen for her observations about the justices' statures, behaviors and body languages during arguments, and more. As always, we've linked some information for you below and we'll see you

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00:24:08

Tik Tok on Trial: A Conversation About Tik Tok v....

Beyond The Judgement ·

2024/12/30

Hey y'all!On today's episode Eva and I discuss the SCOTUS case about the Tik Tok ban. Here are the sources we used:

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