

About this Podcast:
Every month, Approach The Bench features an interview with a sitting judge about the work of judging and the issues the judiciary faces. Each episode offers a peek inside the chambers and personalities of some of the country’s leading jurists.
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What is Approach The Bench about?
Every month, Approach The Bench features an interview with a sitting judge about the work of judging and the issues the judiciary faces. Each episode offers a peek inside the chambers and personalities of some of the country’s leading jurists.
What has Approach The Bench covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Ep. 34: Texas U.S. District Judge Xavier Rodriguez" (8 September 2026, 26 minutes), "Ep. 32: Former Immigration Judge Jeremiah Johnson" (5 June 2026, 34 minutes), and "Ep. 31: New Mexico Supreme Court Justice C. Shannon Bacon" (7 May 2026, 23 minutes).
How often does Approach The Bench publish?
Approach The Bench publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 26 minutes across 36 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Approach The Bench?
Booking probability for Approach The Bench is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Approach The Bench requires a Pod Score of 81 or higher. Approach The Bench's contact route on record: verified email.
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The strongest fits for Approach The Bench are Courts, Police & Public Safety. Approach The Bench has a news audience.
About the host
Approach The Bench is a news podcast with 36 episodes published.
Recent episodes
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Ep. 31: New Mexico Supreme Court Justice C. Shannon Bacon
May 7, 202623 min

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Ep. 27: Washington U.S. District Judge James Robart
Dec 9, 202525 minOn this month's episode of Approach The Bench, a Law360 podcast hosted by feature reporter Cara Bayles, U.S. District Judge James Robart of the Western District of Washington discusses his experience as the target of...

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Ep. 26: Hawaii Supreme Court Chief Justice Sabrina McKenna
Nov 12, 202522 min
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Ep. 25: U.S. Court of Federal Claims Judge Elaine Kaplan
Oct 14, 202520 minOn this month's episode of Approach The Bench, U.S. Court of Federal Claims Judge Elaine Kaplan discusses her career trajectory, trends in claims against the government, her pet peeves in court hearings and briefs, and...


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Ep. 23: Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice David Wecht
Aug 12, 202526 min





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Ep. 18: Delaware U.S. Magistrate Judge Christopher Burke
Mar 7, 202526 min


Episode #14
Ep. 14: Judge Lee Rosenthal
Nov 6, 202429 minOn this month's episode of Approach The Bench, U.S. District Judge Lee Rosenthal of the Southern District of Texas speaks about shepherding courts through hurricanes, a pandemic and a caseload crisis, and about how to...
Recent guests
Recent guests on Approach The Bench. Study who booked and why before you pitch.
Xavier Rodriguez
U.S. District Judge, Texas U.S. District Court
Jeremiah Johnson
staff writer at The Argument and host of the New Liberal Podcast, National Association of Immigration Judges
Devin Robinson
business and economics professor, Anchor & Veil
Julie Robinson
licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, PsyD, Independent Schools Council (ISC)
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