{"podcast":{"title":"Picking Justice","slug":"picking-justice-7109058","podcast_index_feed_id":7109058,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/pickingjustice/","website_url":"https://pickingjustice.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/a9525cd5-92bf-45e4-a4e9-973688e0e921/rDXtaoeonXJqnsIsmXXxVGzP.jpg","author":"Harry Plotkin & Dan Kramer","episode_count":35,"summary":"Attention Trial Lawyers: You’ve meticulously crafted your opening statement, mastered your directs and crosses, and fine-tuned your closing argument. But have you developed a strategy for jury selection? What will you do when a potential juror gives an unexpected answer? Do you even want that person on your jury? The clock is ticking — you need to think fast. Introducing Picking Justice, the essential podcast for trial lawyers. Join nationally renowned jury consultant Harry Plotkin and leading trial lawyer Dan Kramer as they guide you through the complex art of jury selection. Harry and Dan share invaluable insights and real-world strategies, breaking down the myths and misconceptions that often hold lawyers back in the courtroom. Whether you’re a seasoned litigator or preparing for your first big case, Picking Justice offers expert guidance to help you make smarter choices during jury selection. Subscribe today and elevate your trial skills with Picking Justice.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/picking-justice-7109058"},"episode":{"title":"Dirk Vandever – The “Jeff Bezos” Approach to Winning Conservative Jurors","slug":"dirk-vandever-the-jeff-bezos-approach-to-winning-conservative-jurors","published_at":"2026-03-23T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/picking-justice-7109058/dirk-vandever-the-jeff-bezos-approach-to-winning-conservative-jurors","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/picking-justice-7109058","url":"https://pickingjustice.com/episode/30","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/840691d8-07ad-4b9f-bb64-3ce621c4cec0.mp3","summary":"Dirk Vandever asks jurors to say it themselves: \"I'm just as rich as Jeff Bezos.\" It's how he gets conservative jurors to see that a low-income client's quality of life is worth just as much as anyone else's. A Kansas City trial lawyer with phenomenal verdicts in challenging venues, Dirk joins hosts Harry Plotkin and Dan Kramer to share what drives his success. Tune in for his secrets to framing equality-of-harm for vulnerable clients, asking jurors if they're skeptical before giving them reason to be, and approaching conservative jurisdictions by identifying community values first. Learn More and Connect ☑️ Dirk Vandever | LinkedIn ☑️ Popham Law Firm | X | Facebook | LinkedIn ☑️ Harry Plotkin | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram ☑️ Dan Kramer | LinkedIn ☑️ Kramer Trial Lawyers on LinkedIn | Facebook | YouTube | Instagram ☑️ Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Produced and Powered by LawPods","meta_description":"Dirk Vandever asks jurors to say it themselves: \"I'm just as rich as Jeff Bezos.\" It's how he gets conservative jurors to see that a low-income client's q…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3315,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/picking-justice-7109058/episodes/dirk-vandever-the-jeff-bezos-approach-to-winning-conservative-jurors/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/picking-justice-7109058/dirk-vandever-the-jeff-bezos-approach-to-winning-conservative-jurors.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}