Brought to you by the creators of Undisclosed, Military Justice explores the system of rules and regulations that govern those who serve in uniform. Hosted by James W. Weirick--a retired Marine lieutenant colonel and Judge Advocate--the podcast delves into the flaws inherent to the military justice system and makes the case for substantial reform to ensure the brave men and women who serve our nation are protected from arbitrary retaliation. Topics include emerging issues in sexual assault, updates to the Uniform Code of Military Justice, whistleblower protection, the evolution of the law of the battlefield, and more.
Host: James WeirickExecutive Producer: Dennis RobinsonPodcast Premier: September 20, 2016
39 Available Episodes (39 Total)Average duration: 00:49:04
Jun 01, 2018
38: Episode 038: Navy Collisions At Sea And Courts-Martial
00:38:57
Weirick is joined by Hope Hodge Seck, journalist and managing editor at www.Military.com to discuss the courts-martial of Navy officers resulting from the deadly collisions of USS Fitzgerald and USS John S. McCain.
37: Episode 037: Air Force JAG Corps Violated The Law In A Sexual Assault Conviction
00:54:01
Weirick is joined by criminal-defense lawyer Brian Bouffard to discuss a recent Air Force case, where it was found that the Air Force JAG Corps conspired to fire a military judge.
Weirick is joined by Todd South of the Marine Corps Times to discuss the court-martial of the highest-ranking officer in the Parris Island hazing scandal.
Episode Name: Episode 033: President Trump And The Legality Of Nuclear War
00:42:49
Weirick is joined by international-law and law-of-war expert Butch Bracknell to discuss the legality of nuclear war, President Trump’s ability to use nuclear weapons, and recent statement by Air Force General John Hyten.
Articles:
What You Should Know About Trump’s Legal Authority To Order A Nuclear Strike
Episode 032: Top Navy Lawyer Illegally Interfered In Criminal Trial Of Navy SEAL
00:46:42
Weirick is joined by lawyer for Navy SEAL who was convicted of sexual assault, then the highest-ranking Navy lawyer, VADM Crawford, interferes with his case.
Episode 031: Bowe Bergdahl Convicted And Sentenced, With Task And Purpose Radio
01:42:52
Weirick is joined by numerous guests to discuss the conviction and sentence of SGT Bowe Bergdahl, USA. Lauren Katzenberg and Nate Bethea join Weirick to discuss the genesis of Task & Purpose Radio, and our commentary on Serial Season 2, and the Bergdahl case. Then Col J L Siegel, USMC (Ret.) joins Weirick to discuss the recent Unlawful Command Influence motion in the Bergdahl case.
Episode 030: Sharecast With Cold Traces, The True Story Behind The Movie A Few Good Men
00:42:57
Weirick joins the Cold Traces Podcast to discuss the true story behind the film A Few Good Men. The story behind the film includes an unsolved murder. Listen to Cold Traces to learn more.
Weirick is joined by military-justice expert Butch Bracknell to discuss the details of the possible guilty plea by Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl, USA, who is accused of abandoning his unit in Afghanistan.