Mackenzie Joy Brennan

In this engaging discussion, legal correspondent Mackenzie Joy Brennan takes listeners through the twisted history of the insanity defense in America. She highlights bizarre cases, including that of Winnie Ruth Judd, whose tumultuous life and mental health struggles transformed public perception of women in crime. The conversation dives into the implications of John Hinckley Jr.'s attempt on Reagan, exploring toxic masculinity and media influence. With a playful tone, they tackle the intersections of law, mental health, and societal values, revealing the complexities of justice.

Legal expert Mackenzie Joy Brennan and hosts discuss Supreme Court rulings, originalism, biases in the legal system, and the future of the Court. They explore the evolution of defendant rights, controversies surrounding justices, rise of originalism, flexibility in recipes, and strategies for civic engagement.