AI & Sloppy Justice: A Conversation w/ Civil Rights Corps Senior Attorney Carson White

City Budgets and Community Accountability: A Conversation w/ LA City Controller Kenneth Mejia

Kate and Avi interview LA City Controller Kenneth Mejia & Senior Advisor (plus former federal defender) Dinah Manning. The conversation covers the role of the City Controller, financial transparency, community input in budget allocation, challenges and independence of the Controller's Office, and accountability. Dinah Manning talks about bringing her public defender background to the policy arena.

The Selective Criminalization of Being Outside: A Conversation w/ Paul Boden of WRAP

In this conversation, Paul Boden, director of the Western Regional Advocacy Project, discusses the systemic issues surrounding homelessness in America, the role of policing, and the need for community organizing and mutual aid. He emphasizes the historical context of homelessness, the impact of federal policies, and the importance of advocating for housing rights and dignity for all individuals. The conversation highlights the challenges faced by unhoused individuals and the collective efforts needed to address these issues effectively.

AI & Sloppy Justice: A Conversation w/ Civil Rights Corps Senior Attorney Carson White

In this episode of Due Processing, Avi Singh and Kate Chatfield talk with Carson White, a supervising attorney at the Civil Rights Corps. They discuss the implications of artificial intelligence in the legal field. They explore how AI is being utilized in courts and law enforcement, the potential dangers it poses, particularly in drafting legal documents, and the ethical considerations surrounding its use. The conversation highlights the disparities in resources between public defenders and district attorneys, the consequences of AI errors in legal proceedings, and the need for vigilance and accountability in the legal system as AI technology continues to evolve.