EPISODE · Apr 9, 2026 · 56 MIN
From Defense to Decision with Judges Jake Coolidge, Eli Parker, & Jennifer Streano
from Good Morning and May It Please the Court · host Ryan Aikin
What happens when the public disagrees with the way justice is carried out?This week, we talk to Missoula Municipal Court judges Jake Coolidge, Eli Parker, and Jennifer Streano as they reflect on their journeys from public defenders to the bench and the realities of holding a position shaped by both law and public opinion. Join us as we discuss innovative efforts like evidence-based pretrial programs and community court sessions aimed at supporting the houseless, while confronting deeper systemic issues like poverty and mental health.
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What happens when the public disagrees with the way justice is carried out?This week, we talk to Missoula Municipal Court judges Jake Coolidge, Eli Parker, and Jennifer Streano as they reflect on their journeys from public defenders to the bench and the realities of holding a position shaped by both law and public opinion. Join us as we discuss innovative efforts like evidence-based pretrial programs and community court sessions aimed at supporting the houseless, while confronting deeper systemic issues like poverty and mental health.
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