Commentary & Observations
Commentary & Observations
S. Jorge Mena
Commentary on the arts, cultural issues, political and current affairs by award-winning journalist, S. Jorge Mena and his guests.
(ENGLISH) - Technology in the Courtroom: From OJ to Lori Vallow ...
Many advancements have been made in the technology implemented in the evidence-gathering process prior to a trial. While fingerprints used to be the gold standard when presenting evidence to a jury, new advancements in cellular technology, DNA, and other means of collecting and presenting evidence, along with the "CSI Effect," presenting a case to the jury by either side can be a complex and harrowing process for the prosecution as well as the defense.  In this podcast, we bring you an in-depth interview with seasoned prosecutor and former defense attorney, Randy Neal, on the challenges of prosecuting and defending cases with juries who are either technologically savvy or who perceive themselves to be so.  A captivating podcast that will give you a new perspective on the adage of "having your day in court!"
Jun 15, 2023
44 min
Learning Magic from the Internet does NOT a Magician Make
As more magic tricks are revealed on the internet, a greater number of aspiring magicians seem to think that the mechanics of these revealed effects are sufficient to become a performer of magic. In our conversation, professional magician, David Devlin, and I discuss what it actually takes to become a professional magician, and where to get the tools to actually get started in one of the oldest of the arts: performance magic. I invite you to listen and post questions, comments or feedback.S. J. [email protected]
May 29, 2023
39 min