Legally Speaking
Legally Speaking
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The News-Gazette's Mary Schenk, who’s been covering crime and courts for more than 35 years, chats with the headline-makers on her high-profile beat.
Mary Schenk: A conversation with UI police Lt. Barb Robbins
In Episode 24 of her award-winning podcast 'Legally Speaking,' veteran crime and courts reporter Mary Schenk chats with Robbins about her 23-year career with the UI and the FBI.
Aug 28, 2019
33 min
Mary Schenk: A conversation with Troy Daniels
In Episode 23 of her award-winning podcast, 'Legally Speaking,' veteran crime and courts reporter Mary Schenk huddles with Champaign Deputy Police Chief Troy Daniels, who is retiring July 10 after 34 years on the force.
Jul 10, 2019
31 min
Mary Schenk: A conversation with Evan Bruno
06-26-19 Legally Speaking.  Mary Schenk with Urbana attorney Evan Bruno. 
Jun 20, 2019
37 min
Mary Schenk: A conversation with Steve Mechling 5-29-19
On this episode of "Legally Speaking", Mary Schenk talks with retired University of Illinois police officer Steve Mechling.
May 23, 2019
35 min
Mary Schenk: A conversation with Mark Palmer
In Episode 20 of her podcast "Legally Speaking," veteran courts and crime reporter Mary Schenk huddles with Champaign's Mark Palmer, a lawyer for the Illinois Supreme Court, about a new help-desk at the Champaign County Courthouse.
May 8, 2019
34 min
Mary Schenk: A conversation with Brett Kepley
In Episode 17 of her podcast series "Legally Speaking," crime and courts reporter Mary Schenk huddles with Brett Kepley, a longtime practicing attorney in Champaign County who two years ago switched from private practice to helping low-income people with civil…
Mar 6, 2019
29 min
Mary Schenk: A conversation with CASA's Rush Record
In Episode 16 of her podcast series "Legally Speaking," crime and courts reporter Mary Schenk huddles with Rush Record, executive director for the Champaign County Court-Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), an organization that speaks for children whose treatment or neglect by…
Feb 13, 2019
33 min
Mary Schenk: A conversation with retired court security officer John Carleton
In Episode 13 of her podcast series "Legally Speaking," staff writer Mary Schenk chats up recently retired John Carleton, who as head of security at the Champaign County Courthouse saw all kinds of people and legal issues from an insider’s…
Dec 12, 2018
36 min
Mary Schenk: A conversation with court translator Malby Huddleston
In Episode 9 of ''Legally Speaking," host Mary Schenk chats up Malby Huddleston, a highly skilled and highly regarded Spanish to English translator/interpreter who appears in state and federal courts in East Central Illinois — and beyond.
Sep 19, 2018
44 min
Mary Schenk : A conversation with Kari May and Lindsey Clark-27-19
03-27-19 Legally Speaking. Mary Schenk with Kari May and Lindsey Clark on Child Abuse Prevention Month
Mar 27, 2018
33 min