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logo for the In the balance podcast featurea set of scales and wreath in gold on a blue and white backgroundWelcome to In the Balance: An Iowa Judicial Branch Podcast. This podcast expands on our promise of open and transparent courts, taking you beyond the courtroom doors to learn about the Iowa judicial system and the many people who keep our state’s courts operating efficiently and fairly. In each monthly episode, we will explore the in’s and out’s of our state-level court system, host interviews with judges and justices, and shine a light on Iowa’s rich judicial past, present, and future.

Look for new episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and our website, www.iowacourts.gov. Like and subscribe wherever you listen to receive notifications when new episodes are available.

 

Posted on July 10, 2025 at 1:56 PM by Abhash Shrestha

This month on In The Balance, Abhash discusses the Iowa Judicial Branch Building Tour. Since 2023, he has been managing and leading these tours. He explains what the tour entails and how to book one for your group.

 

Posted on June 17, 2025 at 10:02 AM by Abhash Shrestha

This month on In The Balance, we welcome Alison Jepsen, Deputy Director of Judicial Education and Development. She discusses training...

Posted on May 7, 2025 at 9:41 AM by Abhash Shrestha

This month on the In the Balance podcast, our guest is retired Iowa Supreme Court Justice Bruce Zager. He shares personal insights from his legal career and offers thoughtful suggestions for new attorneys.

Host: Abhash Shrestha
Guest: Justice Bruce Zager

Posted on March 18, 2025 at 9:31 AM by Abhash Shrestha

This month, the In The Balance podcast hosts Iowa Court of Appeals Chief Judge Mary Tabor and Staff Attorney Cassie...

Posted on February 5, 2025 at 10:36 AM by Abhash Shrestha

This month, the In The Balance podcast hosts Magistrates Beth Tigges and A. Eric Neu. They serve Polk and Carroll...

Posted on November 13, 2024 at 10:48 AM by Abhash Shrestha

This month, In The Balance podcast hosts Judge Brent Pattison, Associate Judge for District 5C. He shares his perspective on...

Posted on October 1, 2024 at 12:07 PM by Abhash Shrestha

This month, the In The Balance Podcast hosts Chris Kunej, Director of the Language Access Services Office for the Iowa...

Posted on August 27, 2024 at 9:33 AM by Abhash Shrestha

This month, the In The Balance Podcast hosts Leo Landis. He is the State Curator of the State Historical Society...

Posted on July 30, 2024 at 11:11 AM by Abhash Shrestha

This month, In The Balance Podcast hosts Dr. Roxann Ryan. Dr. Ryan began practicing law in the Iowa Attorney General’s...

Posted on June 25, 2024 at 12:57 PM by Abhash Shrestha

This month, the In The Balance Podcast hosts Jessica Taylor, director of Boards and Commissions for the Office of Professional...
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