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The Smokin' Gavel

The Smokin' Gavel

By: Chip Small
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A unique, candid, and inside view at the justice system with award-winning Judge T.W. (Chip) Small, Ret'd. After 27 years as a Superior Court Judge, he shares real courtroom insight and explores compelling true crime stories, offering an insider’s perspective on how the system really works.

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True Crime
Episodes
  • Episode 20 "Help for Battered Women"
    Jun 27 2026

    In Episode 20 our first podcast guest, Bethany Alhaidari, the executive director of our local domestic violence protection advocacy organization, shares her battle for custody of her daughter and describes the services available to battered women in our area.

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    23 mins
  • Episode 19 "The Silent Epidemic"
    Jun 20 2026

    Episode 19 explains why domestic violence is a true crime and a silent epidemic. In True Justice Stocker reacts to the first contempt order, and Arnie decides whether to represent the accused cop killer.

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    21 mins
  • Episode 18 "The Lethal Risk of Fleeing Domestic Violence"
    Jun 13 2026

    In Episode 18, we hear about how Judge Chip's first experience with domestic violence ended in murder. In True Justice, Arnie and Stephanie meet Arturo Azul in jail.

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    18 mins
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