Episode

The Collapse of Jury Neutrality in America: Are Political Biases Destroying The System?

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The Smerconish Podcast
Published
May 28, 2026
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1447
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Summary

Michael explores how America’s political polarization is spilling into the jury room. Expert jury consultant Dr. Laurie Kuslansky joins the program to discuss rising mistrials, partisan bias among jurors, the impact of Trump-era politics on the justice system, and whether fair and impartial juries are becoming harder to find. Plus, listeners share their own surprising jury duty experiences. Original air date 28 May 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.