The Smokin' Gavel

Episode 21 "Peppy Hoedown - Omak Stampede"

Episode 21 concludes Season 1 of our podcast with the unforgettable story of Peppy Hoedown, a horse who participated in the Suicide Race of the Omak Stampede. We'll hear what happens at the second contempt hearing of Carl Stocker in True Justice and listeners will get a preview of our upcoming Season 2.

Episode 20 "Help for Battered Women"

In Episode 20 our first podcast guest, Bethany Alhaidari, the executive director of our local domestic violence protection advocacy organization, shares her battle for custody of her daughter and describes the services available to battered women in our area.

Episode 19 "The Silent Epidemic"

Episode 19 explains why domestic violence is a true crime and a silent epidemic. In True Justice Stocker reacts to the first contempt order, and Arnie decides whether to represent the accused cop killer.

Episode 18 "The Lethal Risk of Fleeing Domestic Violence"

In Episode 18, we hear about how Judge Chip's first experience with domestic violence ended in murder. In True Justice, Arnie and Stephanie meet Arturo Azul in jail.

Episode 17 "As in Judge Small? . . . You sentenced my son!"

In Episode 17, Judge Small shares a story about the inherent risks involved when judges go out into their communities. In True Justice, Arnie meets Stocker for the first time and Arnie seeks advice from his dad.