Oct 12, 20261h 12m
Two years ago I did a podcast on A/I with Patrick Barone and Randy Olson, telling them "hell no, I won't go." It made up facts and cases, it couldn't spell, and I was certain it could never touch the humanity at the...
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Set For Sentencing
Hosted by Doug Passon · education · EN
About this Podcast:
Over a million people a year will face sentencing. For a client and their loved ones, it will be the most important day of their lives.Unlike at trial, there is virtually no limit to the kind of information a lawyer can credibly present to advocate for their client and demonstrate their humanity at sentencing.My passion is helping lawyers and clients craft their most compelling sentencing narratives. So, I was inspired to create this new podcast drawing on my 25+ years of criminal defense experience, my passion for storytelling, my expertise in producing mitigation videos, and my years spent consulting and developing compelling case narratives that get real results.In Set for Sentencing, I present cutting edge resources, world-class experts, and the straight scoop on our often dysfunctional system -- all in service to one goal -- to bring more more justice, more humanity, and more hope to the sentencing process.So, are you ready? Then let's get SET FOR SENTENCING!
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What is Set For Sentencing about?
Over a million people a year will face sentencing. For a client and their loved ones, it will be the most important day of their lives. Unlike at trial, there is virtually no limit to the kind of information a lawyer can credibly present to advocate for their client and demonstrate their humanity at sentencing.
Who hosts Set For Sentencing?
Set For Sentencing is hosted by Doug Passon. The show has published 144 episodes to date.
What has Set For Sentencing covered recently?
Recent episodes include "From Skeptic to True Believer: A Sentencing Lawyer's AI Confession" (12 October 2026, 72 minutes), "Hot Pink Spotlight: The Clancy Mistrial Puts Women's Health on Trial (w/ Nellie King)" (21 September 2026, 61 minutes), and "Luigi Mangione Pleads Guilty. Here's What Happens Next." (17 August 2026, 48 minutes).
How often does Set For Sentencing publish?
Set For Sentencing publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 60 minutes across 144 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Set For Sentencing?
Booking probability for Set For Sentencing is 35%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Set For Sentencing requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Set For Sentencing's contact route on record: verified email.
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The strongest fits for Set For Sentencing are Law & Legal Services. Set For Sentencing has an education audience and around 730 subscribers on YouTube.
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Doug Passon hosts Set For Sentencing, an education podcast with 144 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Sep 21, 20261h 1mOver a million Americans face sentencing every year, and no case has put the question of criminal responsibility on trial like the Lindsay Clancy case. The country watched a Massachusetts jury weigh whether a mother in...
Aug 17, 202648 minWhen someone pleads guilty to intentionally killing another person, with premeditation, in broad daylight, it's hard to imagine anything other than a life sentence. But that's not the end of the story for Luigi...
Aug 3, 202651 minPrison isn't meant to be easy and being inside is punishment. If every incarcerated human has a fair designation process, safe infrastructure, and meaningful programming, then safety and rehabilitation happens. But in...
Jul 20, 202645 minIdeally, every sentence serves to promote respect for the law. But in an age of the most lawless DOJ in American history – respect for the law is a dead letter. The sentencing of Judge Hannah Dugan is the most recent...
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Episode #138
The Fate of John Bolton: Trump Doesn't Just Pick Who's Prosecuted — Now He Picks Your Prison, Too
Jul 5, 202652 minAmbassador John Bolton pled guilty last week to mishandling classified information, and the plea includes a stipulation that if he receives prison, the term is no more than five years. On paper, this agreement reads...
- Jun 22, 202659 min
🎙️ NEW EPISODE: The Supreme Court just moved the goalposts on federal sentencing — and the next AG fight starts now. If federal defendants could trust that pleading guilty meant a predictable outcome, then the system...
Jun 8, 20261h 16mWith the First Step Act of 2018 came the great hope of expanded grounds and use of "Compassionate Release." Judges were offered the promise of wider discretion to give deserving clients a second look at sentencing. But...
Episode #135
"8647": A New Low for Trump's DOJ
May 25, 20261h 6mIt's hard to understand how someone like James Comey could be indicted for posting a picture of seashells on a beach. But, just when it seems like we arrived at the full-on DOJ "low-tide", Todd Blanche and J.D. Vance...
May 11, 202646 minThe decision whether to enter into a plea agreement with the government/state is the most important choice a client will make. But too many clients enter into bad pleas - ones that promise little and give up a lot. A...
Episode #133
Pleading Straight Up, No Chaser! (Part I)
Apr 6, 202655 minPleading guilty and waiving your right to be presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt at trial is the most important choice a client will make in any case. But the decision to enter into a less...
Episode #132
Atkins & The IQ Fallacy: Why IQ is Not a Reliable Measure of Culpability (with Dr. Ted Lidsky)
Mar 23, 20261 hourThe Supreme Court determined that individuals with intellectual disabilities are less culpable and should not face capital punishment. Diminished Capacity is also applied in non-capital sentencings. In Hamm v. Smith...
- Mar 9, 202656 min
Charles "Sonny" Burton is a 75 year old man on Alabama's death row. But he NEVER KILLED ANYONE. He was convicted under the archaic and unjust "felony murder" rule. His more culpable co-defendant got life. Six jurors...
- Feb 23, 20261 hour
Congress intended most first-time non-violent offenders receive a non-custodial sentence. That's how federal law worked before the guidelines. But, the guidelines did not fulfill that promise because the majority of...
- Feb 9, 20261 hour
It's easy to get overwhelmed by the onslaught of horrible headlines. But advocates need to fight, and words are our weapons. But the problem is, lawyers are never taught how to cut through the noise and get to the heart...
- Feb 2, 202655 min
Our founders wanted US attorneys to retain significant independence from the Department of Justice. If that happens, then experienced prosecutors have the credibility, and moral fortitude to serve as a buffer between...
Episode #127
A Look ahead: Sentencing Developments for 2026
Jan 19, 20261h 9mThere were big changes in federal sentencing in 2025, and more on the horizon for 2026. So enjoy the first episode of the new year, as we discuss it all with the fabulous Prof. Doug Berman (Ohio State University) and of...
Episode #126
For My Enemies, the Law
Dec 29, 202545 minMore than ever, we live in a country of selective justice. Some commit crimes with impunity and others are forced to run the gauntlet. The events of last week contain many stark examples, from prosecutions to pardons...
- Dec 15, 20251h 22m
It's the last podcast of the year, and what better way to end than with a presentation to the amazing group, White Collar Support ( www.prisonist.org) . I was grateful to have the opportunity to present to this...
Episode #124
Understanding Autism with Dr. Nick Dubin
Dec 1, 20251h 17mJustice-involved autistic individuals have valuable insights for understanding criminal legal challenges related to autism. With proper support and guidance, positive outcomes are possible. Dr. Nick Dubin transformed...
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