Madness on Trial: John Hinckley Jr. and the Insanity Defense

Episode 11: John Hinckley On Tour!?

"Now it's time to rock and roll!" So said John Hinckley Jr. when he was released from judicial supervision.  And shortly thereafter he announced he was launching his "Redemption Tour." But so far every show he's booked has been cancelled due to a public backlash.  In this episdoe, the season finale of Madness on Trial, we discuss John Hinckley's (so far unrealized) ambitions to mount a rock tour.  Club owner and booker, Donnie Biggins (The Golden Dagger [https://goldendagger.com/]), and musician  Sid Yiddish [https://sidyiddish.com/],  talks us through how the ethics of booking an artist who, like Hinckley, has a troubled past.   If you've enjoyed the show, please spread the word and give us a 5 star review.  Also, we love hearing from listeners.  Email us at madnessontrial@gmail.com   ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Episode 10: John Hinckley in 5 Songs

John Hinckley Jr. has wanted to be a famous singer-songwriter since he was in high school. And now, after a 5 decade detour, it's happening!  He's on Spotify and Youtube, racking up listens. And one of his songs has been covered by the Pop/Punk band Elway. He's also the subject of songs by Devo, Stephen Sondheim, and the punk band Suicidal Tendencies.  On episode 10, we evaluate the music by and about the man who tried to murder President Reagan.  If you enjoy the show, please leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts. It's by far the best way to for us to spread the word.  Oh, and email us at Madnessontrial@gmail.com  We love emails!  ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Episode 9: John Hinckley For President!

Can you believe John Hinckley is running for president?! Well, he is. At least according to his website, which offers merch for his 2024 campaign, paintings of his cat,  and dozens of pictures of the members of his  new "community." We investigate! And we also react to his recent media tour. Join us!  If you enjoy the show, please leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts. It's by far the best way to for us to spread the word.  Oh, and email us at Madnessontrial@gmail.com  We love emails!  ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Episode 8: Does Jodie Foster Get a Vote?

Like all people committed to mental institutions, John Hinckley Jr. had the right to petition a judge for more freedoms and ultimately for release. His appeals give us  a fascinating window into his life at St. Elizabeth's hospital and into his recovery from his mental illness. Oh, and a listener voice memo prompts a game of Robot or Not? If you enjoy the show, please leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts. It's by far the best way to for us to spread the word.  Email us at Madnessontrial@gmail.com  ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Episode 7: John Hinckley Verdict Mailbag!

Madness on Trial  has been called "the funniest, most entertaining podcast ever made about the insanity defense." We blush. But, in truth, we think Episode 7 lives up to the hype.   Join us as we tackle listener questions on a variety of topics, including:  -whether the Hinckley not guilty verdict was correct - whether we should all stop using the word "crazy" -how the insanity defense changed after the Hinckley trial  -why  robots from New Zealand are superior to those from Miami.  -how politicians should apologize for using offensive language Oh, and Dan Greenstone tells a story that seems designed to answer the question of whether hosting a podcast episode can get you fired from your day job.  If you enjoy the show, please leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts. It's by far the best way to for us to spread the word.  Email us at Madnessontrial@gmail.com  ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.