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Open Ninth

Summary: Candid conversations about current topics with court and community leaders.

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 Breaking Barriers | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 39:08

LaShawnda Jackson made history this year as the first Black president of the Orange County Bar Association. She sat down with Chief Judge Don Myers to talk about Central Florida's interconnected legal community, challenges she's faced as a Black female lawyer, and her proposals to make the legal profession more diverse and inclusive. Listen and learn about the life of a lawyer from her perspective, including law school, getting involved in the local Bar associations, going to trial, and the future of the legal industry. Show Notes 0:20 - Introduction of LaShawnda Jackson 1:05 - Beginning of interest in law 2:19 - University of Florida, student athlete, and track and field 3:21 - Highlights of accomplishments in the practice of law 5:58 - Handling experts involved in complex cases 7:01 - Trial team, arguing cases with classmates 8:21 - Biggest challenges as a lawyer 10:23 - Challenges as a Black female lawyer 11:17 - Adversaries in the courtroom and stereotypes 13:51 - Local Bar diversity, inclusion, and historical context 15:50 - Lack of minority representation in the judiciary 17:31 - Increasing the number of minority students in law school 18:36 - Adults modeling different career options in communities 19:38 - Diversifying the Judicial Nominating Commission 20:42 - Becoming a judge through appointment or election 22:22 - Steps taken to become president of the OCBA 24:40 - What the OCBA means to the community 28:02 - Jackson's vision for the OCBA's coming year 29:15 - Coronavirus and the impact on the local legal community 33:41 - Adoption after 18, free time activities, and managing stress

 Breaking News | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 31:29

From station intern to prime time news anchor, our guest this week has done it all on her way to becoming one of Central Florida's most recognizable people. This episode, WFTV's Martha Sugalski joined Chief Judge Don Myers to talk about the evolution of TV journalism, the importance of role models, and what it's like to be the woman in front of the camera. Along the way, Martha explores how she got where she is today, explains how she balances her busy schedule day-to-day, and shares her best advice for aspiring journalists. Show Notes: 1:20 - Inspiration to pursue journalism 3:49 - Interning and first time on-camera 7:07 - Transitioning from reporter to anchor 10:11 - Day-to-day life, before and during COVID 18:52 - Changes to TV journalism in the last 30 years 24:43 - Advice to aspiring journalists

 In My Honest Opinion | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 36:14

Orlando Sentinel journalist, Scott Maxwell, joins Chief Judge Don Myers to talk about his 20-year career as a Central Florida opinion columnist. Listen in as they explore the role of the modern reporter, the dangers of confirmation bias and fake news, the rise and “fall” of journalism, our underfunded court system, Orlando's tourism-based economy, and more. If you’ve ever wondered about the journalistic process – this is the episode for you. Time Stamps 3:30 - Scott Maxwell's journalistic beginning 6:30 - First job in journalism 8:00 - Community journalism, fake news, and making mistakes 9:03 - Experience as a journalist, covering Mel Martinez 10:04 - Becoming an opinion columnist, helping people understand their area's issues 11:53 - The rise and decline of newspapers, the introduction of the Internet 14:05 - The role of the newspaper, subscription models and the segmentation of news 16:43 - Journalistic writing process and a changing newsroom 19:19 - Social media and long-form journalism 20:14 - Giving the full story and empowering citizens to take action 21:55 - The future of print media, the "death" of the newspaper 22:33 - Newspapers can still make money 23:34 - Good journalism: reflective, deep, and factual from a trustworthy source 25:23 - Deciding on a topic to write about 26:58 - What does Scott Maxwell read in the morning? 28:08 - Orlando Sentinel journalists - do they share their stories internally? 29:36 - Growth and optimism in the Central Florida community 33:12 - Wrongful evictions: a passion project and a failureess – this is the episode for you.

 In My Honest Opinion | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 36:14

Orlando Sentinel journalist, Scott Maxwell, joins Chief Judge Don Myers to talk about his 20-year career as a Central Florida opinion columnist. Listen in as they explore the role of the modern reporter, the dangers of confirmation bias and fake news, the rise and “fall” of journalism, our underfunded court system, Orlando's tourism-based economy, and more. If you’ve ever wondered about the journalistic process – this is the episode for you. Time Stamps 3:30 - Scott Maxwell's journalistic beginning 6:30 - First job in journalism 8:00 - Community journalism, fake news, and making mistakes 9:03 - Experience as a journalist, covering Mel Martinez 10:04 - Becoming an opinion columnist, helping people understand their area's issues 11:53 - The rise and decline of newspapers, the introduction of the Internet 14:05 - The role of the newspaper, subscription models and the segmentation of news 16:43 - Journalistic writing process and a changing newsroom 19:19 - Social media and long-form journalism 20:14 - Giving the full story and empowering citizens to take action 21:55 - The future of print media, the "death" of the newspaper 22:33 - Newspapers can still make money 23:34 - Good journalism: reflective, deep, and factual from a trustworthy source 25:23 - Deciding on a topic to write about 26:58 - What does Scott Maxwell read in the morning? 28:08 - Orlando Sentinel journalists - do they share their stories internally? 29:36 - Growth and optimism in the Central Florida community 33:12 - Wrongful evictions: a passion project and a failureess – this is the episode for you.

 COVID-19: A Medical Expert’s Perspective | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 29:31

Do you still have questions about COVID-19 and the courts? Listen in as Chief Judge Don Myers talks with Dr. Christian Zuver, Medical Director of Orange County Emergency Medical Services, about the state of our community and its response to the virus, a vaccine timeline, hurricane season, changes to jury, transitioning to remote hearings, new Circuit-wide safety protocols, and more.

 COVID-19: A Medical Expert’s Perspective | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 29:31

Do you still have questions about COVID-19 and the courts? Listen in as Chief Judge Don Myers talks with Dr. Christian Zuver, Medical Director of Orange County Emergency Medical Services, about the state of our community and its response to the virus, a vaccine timeline, hurricane season, changes to jury, transitioning to remote hearings, new Circuit-wide safety protocols, and more.

 COVID-19: The Virtual Podcast | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 38:04

In this special virtually-hosted episode, Judges Amy Carter, Bob LeBlanc and Alicia Latimore join Chief Judge Don Myers to discuss how their lives have changed during the course of this pandemic, both personally and professionally. Tune in to learn how the judges are navigating issues like judicial wellness, working remotely, homeschooling children, restrictions on visiting their families, and more. Plus, you’ll hear what the judges have realized they are most grateful for during this unusual time.

 The 100th | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 47:22

After three and a half years, 99 episodes and two hosts, here we are – Open Ninth’s 100th episode! To celebrate, Chief Judge Don Myers invited former host, chief judge, and first champion of Open Ninth, Fred Lauten, back on to go behind-the-scenes of our audience’s top 10 favorite episodes. Plus, you’ll hear about our podcast’s origin story, hard lessons our team has had to learn on this journey, and maybe even learn a thing or two about your local judiciary along the way. It's been a wild ride from start to finish, and we're so glad you're here with us.

 The 100th | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 47:22

After three and a half years, 99 episodes and two hosts, here we are – Open Ninth’s 100th episode! To celebrate, Chief Judge Don Myers invited former host, chief judge, and first champion of Open Ninth, Fred Lauten, back on to go behind-the-scenes of our audience’s top 10 favorite episodes. Plus, you’ll hear about our podcast’s origin story, hard lessons our team has had to learn on this journey, and maybe even learn a thing or two about your local judiciary along the way. It's been a wild ride from start to finish, and we're so glad you're here with us.

 The Wild World of COVID | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 20:28

How does a popular Central Florida attraction keep both staff and animals safe during a pandemic? Find out as Chief Judge Don Myers speaks to Dino Ferri, CEO of Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens, about planning, preparing, and protecting the zoo and its visitors for the foreseeable future. They also explore how zoonotic diseases like COVID-19 can spread between animals to humans. From tigers to pigs to housecats and beyond, this conversation explores how the human, animal, and viral kingdoms overlap. Show Notes 1:21 - Dino Ferri’s experience working with zoos 3:08 - Pet stores, conservation, and reptiles 4:50 - Zoonotic diseases, salmonella and human-animal transmission 7:15 - COVID-19 in tigers and staff at the Bronx Zoo 9:15 - COVID-19 in domesticated cats and dogs 10:42 - Animals at risk – primates, pigs, small carnivores 12:20 - Safety measures at the Central Florida Zoo 15:57 - Safety of the animals and the zoo’s financial stability 16:59 - Adapting to the situation as we learn more 18:30 - No cases of COVID-19 at the Central Florida Zoo

 The Path to the Federal Bench | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 43:40

What sort of journey leads someone to a federal district court judgeship? For Judge Roy Dalton, it was a winding one, built on a stellar reputation gained from being professional, prepared, and persistent. Listen in as Judge Dalton talks to Chief Judge Don Myers about his journey to the federal bench, what it takes to be a good trial lawyer, the federal judicial nomination process, pro se litigants, the difference between state and federal courts, and more.

 A False Sense of Security | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 39:31

Every day, judges make life-changing decisions from the bench, and receive many threats as a result. These threats set in motion a pathway to violence paved by certain behavioral indicators that alert law enforcement and trained professionals to be on guard. Listen in as court security expert John Muffler talks to Chief Judge Don Myers about threat assessment, workplace safety, and the steps you can take to prepare for and prevent violence. Show Notes 1:12 - John Muffler’s background and work 2:30 - Are threats becoming more pervasive in our society? 4:30 - Copy cat violence and the 24-hour news cycle 5:28 - Mosaic Threat Assessment Systems 7:27 - Federal judicial threats 8:47 - Different threats to public figures, schools, domestic violence, and the judiciary 10:24 - Highly personal and impactful decisions made by judges 12:30 - Stressful courtroom dynamics and the behavioral pathway 13:05 - Most likely point of impromptu violence in courtroom 14:00 - Spectrums of threat communication 14:50 - The first first responder and violence intervention 15:22 - Dangerous attack points for judges and public officials 17:28 - Hunters, Howlers, and sharing information with law enforcement 20:10 - Situational awareness, intuition, and what fits and doesn’t fit 21:50 - Routine and a false sense of security 24:52 - Having armed deputies in courtroom as a danger deterrent 26:00 - The human factor, policies, and leadership responsibility 26:42 - Emergency training and failure 28:04 - Judicial security vulnerabilities and preparation 29:30 - Two-way information flow between the courts and the sheriff 30:33 - Analysis of the shooting of Judge Kocurek in Austin, Texas 37:45 - Judiciary live in the community they serve

 A False Sense of Security | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 39:31

Every day, judges make life-changing decisions from the bench, and receive many threats as a result. These threats set in motion a pathway to violence paved by certain behavioral indicators that alert law enforcement and trained professionals to be on guard. Listen in as court security expert John Muffler talks to Chief Judge Don Myers about threat assessment, workplace safety, and the steps you can take to prepare for and prevent violence. Show Notes 1:12 - John Muffler’s background and work 2:30 - Are threats becoming more pervasive in our society? 4:30 - Copy cat violence and the 24-hour news cycle 5:28 - Mosaic Threat Assessment Systems 7:27 - Federal judicial threats 8:47 - Different threats to public figures, schools, domestic violence, and the judiciary 10:24 - Highly personal and impactful decisions made by judges 12:30 - Stressful courtroom dynamics and the behavioral pathway 13:05 - Most likely point of impromptu violence in courtroom 14:00 - Spectrums of threat communication 14:50 - The first first responder and violence intervention 15:22 - Dangerous attack points for judges and public officials 17:28 - Hunters, Howlers, and sharing information with law enforcement 20:10 - Situational awareness, intuition, and what fits and doesn’t fit 21:50 - Routine and a false sense of security 24:52 - Having armed deputies in courtroom as a danger deterrent 26:00 - The human factor, policies, and leadership responsibility 26:42 - Emergency training and failure 28:04 - Judicial security vulnerabilities and preparation 29:30 - Two-way information flow between the courts and the sheriff 30:33 - Analysis of the shooting of Judge Kocurek in Austin, Texas 37:45 - Judiciary live in the community they serve

 The Path to the Federal Bench | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 43:40

What sort of journey leads someone to a federal district court judgeship? For Judge Roy Dalton, it was a winding one, built on a stellar reputation gained from being professional, prepared, and persistent. Listen in as Judge Dalton talks to Chief Judge Don Myers about his journey to the federal bench, what it takes to be a good trial lawyer, the federal judicial nomination process, pro se litigants, the difference between state and federal courts, and more.

 COVID-19 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 34:00

In this special episode of Open Ninth, Chief Judge Don Myers addresses the impact of COVID-19 on the Ninth Circuit's policies and procedures. Listen in as he answers the community’s most pressing questions and explains the changes to filing, rescheduling hearings, jury duty, evictions, emergency hearings, and more. Show Notes 0:30 - COVID-19 background 1:35 - Social distancing mandate 1:51 - Executive stay-at-home orders 3:12 - What is involved in shutting down a Circuit, and what does the Chief Judge have to consider in doing so? 4:41 - Comparing closing courthouses for hurricanes versus for a virus 5:50 - State court system decision-making process 6:43 - What proceedings are always going to be heard? Is the courthouse closed, or are essential hearings being held? 7:30 - Types of essential proceedings and cases still being heard 10:01 - Types of non-essential matters being heard by judges 11:27 - What is the status of eviction proceedings in Osceola County? 12:59 - Do I need to report for jury duty? Will the courts be holding jury trials at all? 15:59 - With what you know now, and knowing that we’re somewhat at the beginning of this crisis, what are some hurdles you see State Courts facing in the near future? 16:25 - Growing backlog of casework 17:55 - Online e-portal capabilities 18:37 - Judicial assistants and access to information 19:59 - What are parties engaged in parenting plans supposed to be doing during this pandemic? 21:55 - If your hearing was cancelled, what happens now? Will I have a remote hearing or will it be postponed? 23:37 - What should I do if I’m experiencing flu-like symptoms, but have been summoned to appear in court for an emergency proceeding? 24:50 - What’s surprised you in the Ninth Circuit’s ability to respond to the crisis? 27:13 - How do you think this pandemic, and the court’s actions in response to it, will change how our courts operate in the future? 30:23 - Key messages to keep in mind

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