{"podcast":{"title":"Shalom From Tel Aviv with Paul Maleary & Nigel Lithman KC","slug":"shalom-from-tel-aviv-with-paul-maleary-nigel-lithman-kc-7884133","podcast_index_feed_id":7884133,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/6a18c72069630795d8cfed98","website_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/shalom-from-tel-aviv-with-paul-maleary-nigel-lithman-kc","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/cover/1780008583659-82ddc57d-16ec-4dcf-a744-385dc4f98d63.jpeg","author":"Paul Maleary","episode_count":8,"summary":"Shalom From Tel Aviv What happens when a retired detective and a former Crown Court Judge look past the headlines and dive straight into the beating heart of Israel? You get Shalom From Tel Aviv . Join lifelong friends Paul Maleary (a straight-talking, 30-year veteran detective) and Nigel Lithman KC (a razor-sharp retired Judge and King's Counsel) as they bring their unique legal, investigative, and deeply human perspectives to the table. This isn't your standard current affairs podcast. As seasoned raconteurs, Paul and Nigel aren't afraid to tackle the complex, sensitive, and heavy-hitting issues that others shy away from. But they do it with a twist. Grounded in their deep affection for the region, they explore the side of Israel that the mainstream media often misses: a vibrant, all-embracing society that offers incredible opportunities to people from all walks of life, faiths, and backgrounds. Expect a masterclass in storytelling, sharp banter, and a healthy dose of wit. Alongside the grit of major discussions, the duo serves up fascinating, lesser-known, and downright funny facts about the country’s history, culture, and daily life. Pull up a chair for an unfiltered, enlighte…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-12T18:19:05.677013+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/shalom-from-tel-aviv-with-paul-maleary-nigel-lithman-kc-7884133"},"episode":{"title":"The Scales of Justice, False Narratives, and the Jury System","slug":"the-scales-of-justice-false-narratives-and-the-jury-system","published_at":"2026-06-21T15:42:43+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/shalom-from-tel-aviv-with-paul-maleary-nigel-lithman-kc-7884133/the-scales-of-justice-false-narratives-and-the-jury-system","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/shalom-from-tel-aviv-with-paul-maleary-nigel-lithman-kc-7884133","url":"https://shows.acast.com/shalom-from-tel-aviv-with-paul-maleary-nigel-lithman-kc/episodes/the-scales-of-justice-false-narratives-and-the-jury-system","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6a18c72069630795d8cfed98/e/6a380673b53e8a6e086859d6/media.mp3","summary":"Podcast Summary: The Scales of Justice, False Narratives, and the Jury System Subtitle Hosts Paul Maleary and HHJ Nigel Lithman KC unpack the nuances of UK terrorism sentencing, defend the virtues of the jury system, and challenge the narratives surrounding recent protests and property controversies. Executive Summary In this episode, hosts Paul Maleary and HHJ Nigel Lithman KC dive into a candid discussion bridging the legal landscapes of the UK and Israel. The conversation tackles the friction between political narratives and judicial realities, examining a controversial case where individuals received heavy sentences for acts of terrorism, despite technical questions regarding the indictment. HHJ Nigel Lithman KC shares compelling anecdotes from his extensive career as a defense barrister, highlighting the distinct virtues of the British jury system while contrasting it with judge-based systems abroad. Finally, the hosts confront the rhetoric of political figures like Jeremy Corbyn, dismantling arguments surrounding \"freedom of speech\" when protests cross the line into severe criminal damage and targeting religious institutions. Key Subjects Discussed The Technicalities of Terrorism Sentencing: The hosts examine the legal complexities of sentencing individuals for terrorism offenses when \"terrorism\" was not explicitly pleaded on the initial indictment. They highlight the disconnect between public outcries over eight-year prison sentences and the actual gravity of the crimes committed, which included severe physical harm, such as a female police officer suffering a broken spine. The Power and Virtues of the UK Jury System: Drawing from his professional history—which evolved from a 50/50 split between prosecuting and defending to almost exclusively defense work—Lithma…","meta_description":"Podcast Summary: The Scales of Justice, False Narratives, and the Jury System Subtitle Hosts Paul Maleary and HHJ Nigel Lithman KC unpack the nuances of U…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2400,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/shalom-from-tel-aviv-with-paul-maleary-nigel-lithman-kc-7884133/episodes/the-scales-of-justice-false-narratives-and-the-jury-system/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/shalom-from-tel-aviv-with-paul-maleary-nigel-lithman-kc-7884133/the-scales-of-justice-false-narratives-and-the-jury-system.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}