In the Balance

In the Balance

Iowa Judicial Branch

Episodes 41
Avg. Duration 16m
Activity Highly Active
Since Mar 2022
Latest Episode Feb 2026

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An Iowa Judicial Branch podcast dedicated to taking listeners beyond the courtroom doors to explore Iowa's rich judicial past, present, and future.

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59. Judicial Nominating Commission with Judge Dustria Ann Relph

Feb 26, 2026 14m

This month on the In the Balance podcast, our guest is Judge Dustria Ann Relph. She is the Chair of the District 5B Judicial Nominating Commission. She shares her insights on the Judicial Nominating…

58. National Adoption Day with Judge Richelle Mahaffey

Nov 25, 2025 17m

This month on the In the Balance podcast, our guest is District Associate Judge Richelle Mahaffey. She shares her insights on Adoption Day in her courtroom. Judge Mahaffey serves in Iowa’s 8th…

57. Working in the Iowa Judicial Branch

Oct 03, 2025 15m

This month on In The Balance, our guest is Lora Socia, Classification and Compensation Analyst for the Iowa Judicial Branch. She shares her perspective on working for the Judicial Branch and the many…

56. Separation of Powers with Justice David May

Sep 08, 2025 16m

This month on In The Balance, our guest is Justice David May of the Iowa Supreme Court. He shares his insights on the Separation of Powers. Justice May was appointed to the Court in 2022 and…

55. Choosing and working with a Lawyer, with Tara Van Brederode and Tré Critelli

Aug 20, 2025 33m

This month on In The Balance, our guests are Tre Critelli and Tara Van Brederode, whose new booklet contains valuable insights into key considerations when working with lawyers from both the public’s…

54. Iowa Judicial Branch Building Tour with Abhash Shrestha

Jul 10, 2025 6m

This month on In The Balance, Abhash discusses the Iowa Judicial Branch Building Tour. Since 2023, he has been managing and leading these tours. He explains what the tour entails and how to book one…

53. Judicial Officers Training, with Alison Jepsen

Jun 17, 2025 18m

This month on In The Balance, we welcome Alison Jepsen, Deputy Director of Judicial Education and Development. She discusses training for judicial officers, preparing them to excel as new…

52. Advice and Reflections for New Attorneys from Justice Bruce Zager

May 07, 2025 22m

This month on the In the Balance podcast, our guest is retired Iowa Supreme Court Justice Bruce Zager. He shares personal insights from his legal career and offers thoughtful suggestions for new…

51. Iowa Court of Appeals on the Road with Chief Judge Mary Tabor and Cassie Bonefas

Mar 18, 2025 18m

This month, the In The Balance podcast hosts Iowa Court of Appeals Chief Judge Mary Tabor and Staff Attorney Cassie Bonefas. We talk all about the reasons for taking the court on the road and the…

50. Representing yourself with Magistrates Beth Tigges and A. Eric Neu

Feb 05, 2025 24m

This month, the In The Balance podcast hosts Magistrates Beth Tiggis and A. Eric Neu. They serve Polk and Carroll counties respectively. We discuss the expectations and preparation required to…

49. Adoption in Iowa with Judge Brent Pattison

Nov 13, 2024 22m

This month, In The Balance podcast hosts Judge Brent Pattison, Associate Judge for District 5C. He shares his perspective on the adoption process and its impact on the families involved.Host: Abhash…

48. Everything about Iowa Court Interpreter with Chris Kunej

Oct 01, 2024 21m

This month, the In The Balance Podcast hosts Chris Kunej, Director of the Language Access Services Office for the Iowa Judicial Branch. We talk about the important role of interpreters in the Iowa…

47. History of Iowa Constitutional Conventions with Leo Landis

Aug 27, 2024 21m

This month, the In The Balance Podcast hosts Leo Landis. He is the State Curator of the State Historical Society of Iowa as well as the Museum Curator of State Historical Museum of Iowa. We discuss…

46. Women Pioneers in the Iowa Judicial Branch

Jul 30, 2024 23m

This month, In The Balance Podcast hosts Dr. Roxann Ryan. Dr. Ryan began practicing law in the Iowa Attorney General’s Criminal Appeals Division in 1980 and has been involved with numerous state…

45. IOLTA Grant Program with Jessica Taylor

Jun 25, 2024 13m

This month, the In The Balance Podcast hosts Jessica Taylor, director of Boards and Commissions for the Office of Professional Regulation, which oversees a grant program that helps fund organizations…

44. The role of a magistrate, an interview with Magistrate Christine Skilton

May 28, 2024 14m

This month, I spoke with magistrate Christin Skilton, the magistrate in Chickasaw County. We discussed her role, her service and her motivation working for the Iowa Judicial Branch. Host: Abhash…

43. A Career with the Iowa Judicial Branch, an Interview with Savannah Hanning

Apr 30, 2024 9m

This month, I spoke with Savannah Hanning, the trial court supervisor in Linn County. We discussed her career and her experiences working in the Iowa Judicial Branch. Host: Abhash Shrestha Guest:…

42. Exploring Iowa's Legal Forms with Tim Eckley

Mar 26, 2024 15m

This month, I had a fascinating chat with Tim Eckley, who works as the assistant counsel for the Chief Justice of the Iowa Supreme Court. We talked about the free Iowa court forms available on the…

41. Considering Law School with Anna Stoeffler

Feb 27, 2024 13m

This month I spoke with Iowa Supreme Courts senior law clerk Anna Stoeffler. We discussed her educational journey, her decision to go to law school, and what to expect when pursuing a law career.…

40. Business Court with Justice Thomas Waterman and Judge David Nelmark

Jan 30, 2024 26m

Welcome back. In this episode of in the balance we focus on the benefits of the Iowa Business Court. I spoke to Iowa Supreme Court Justice Thomas Waterman and Business Court Judge David Nelmark to…

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In the Balance has published 41 episodes since March 2022, covering topics in Government.

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In the Balance is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 16m.

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