Some thirty-nine U-S states require their judges to run for office rather than be appointed. A panel of experts joins Kojo to discuss whether the independence of judges is hindered when they are compelled to campaign for their seats.

Guests

  • Alan Morrison Coalition member, Citizens for Independent Courts
  • Seth Anderson Director of the Hunter Center for Judicial Selection at the American Judicature Society
  • Bill Burkett Former District Judge in Oklahoma City, OK; General Counsel for Oklahoma Corporation Commission
  • Justice Tom Phillips Chief Justice of the Texas Supreme Court
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