{"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":"Jesse Wilson – Why Jurors Root for \"I Can\" Over \"I Can't\"","slug":"jesse-wilson-why-jurors-root-for-i-can-over-i-can-t","published_at":"2026-01-12T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/picking-justice-7109058/jesse-wilson-why-jurors-root-for-i-can-over-i-can-t","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/picking-justice-7109058","url":"https://pickingjustice.com/episode/25","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/7c835cf9-f7b4-416c-a926-fc4853c49626.mp3","summary":"Everybody loves an underdog story - so why do lawyers often tell the opposite in the courtroom? Juilliard-trained actor and jury trial consultant Jesse Wilson developed a “victim-to-victor” approach that capitalizes on the universal appeal of “I can” instead of “I can’t.” In this conversation with hosts Dan Kramer and Harry Plotkin , Jesse explains that jurors respond more powerfully when they see strength rather than just suffering. Tune in for his insights about treating yourself as \"the most important juror\" to transform your courtroom presence and ditching performative \"good morning\" pleasantries to create genuine connection. Learn More and Connect ☑️ Jesse Wilson | X | LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok ☑️ Tell The Winning Story | Facebook | YouTube   ☑️ 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 Episode sponsored by Tisa Film and Baldwin Settlements .","meta_description":"Everybody loves an underdog story - so why do lawyers often tell the opposite in the courtroom? Juilliard-trained actor and jury trial consultant Jesse Wi…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3738,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/picking-justice-7109058/episodes/jesse-wilson-why-jurors-root-for-i-can-over-i-can-t/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/jesse-wilson-why-jurors-root-for-i-can-over-i-can-t.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}