Tip The Scales Podcast

Episode 11: the Intern Experience

In this special episode of Tip the Scales, four former interns share their behind-the-scenes experience working on wrongful conviction cases with the Clinton Young Foundation. From prison visits to witness interviews to navigating the Texas legal system, they reflect on what they learned and how the work shaped their view of justice.

Episode 10: Against All Odds

Australian athlete Kate Nipperess recounts the split second that changed everything—a collision with a horse that left her paralyzed—and the relentless work that followed. Kate shares the mindset, community, and grit that turned catastrophe into purpose. A compact masterclass in perseverance—and what it means to redraw the finish line.

Episode 9: Law of Parties

In this episode of Tip the Scales, we break down Texas’s controversial Law of Parties, a law that allows someone to be sentenced for another person’s crime. We explore how it works, why it has faced growing criticism, and what it means for justice in Texas.

Episode 8: Junk Science

In this episode, we dive into the controversial world of shaken baby syndrome and how outdated, unproven medical theories have sent innocent people to prison, and even death row. Join us as we explore the role of junk science in wrongful convictions.

Episode 7: Too Little Too Late

In this gripping episode, we dive into a capital murder case where nothing is what it seems. The evidence was thin. The timeline didn’t make sense. But the defendant still ended up with a life sentence. Why? Because the defense attorney didn’t begin investigating the case until it was already too late.