Defending the Disabled
Episode Date: January 18, 2026L.A. County Public Defender Noah Cox noticed the disturbing trend. Many of his clients seemed to struggle answering even the most basic questions abou...
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988 episodes transcribedL.A. County Public Defender Noah Cox noticed the disturbing trend. Many of his clients seemed to struggle answering even the most basic questions abou...
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