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Beyond the Gavel with Judge Ron Rangel

Beyond the Gavel with Judge Ron Rangel

Written by: Judge Ron Rangel
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 The need for a reliable and effective criminal justice system in a community is clear. However, where the rubber meets the road, our robust system of checks and balances gets complicated quickly. Join Judge Ron Rangel and his guests, every other week, as they break down how this most vital of systems works. Each episode contains powerful, entertaining, and informative conversations with first-hand participants — e.g., prosecutors, defense counsel, probation personnel, jail staff, and the defendants themselves — who all have a stake in achieving the same overarching goal: Justice.Judge Ron Rangel Political Science Politics & Government Social Sciences
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  • Episode 56: Juvenile Crime Trends with Judge William "Cruz" Shaw

    Episode 56: Juvenile Crime Trends with Judge William "Cruz" Shaw
    Jan 8 2026

    Join Judge Ron Rangel and 436th Juvenile District Court Judge William "Cruz" Shaw as they discuss recent Bexar County juvenile crime trends, how the local juvenile system is addressing these challenges, and Cruz's unconventional approach to youthful offenders.
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Episode 55: Resolving Conflict Without the Courts with Anissa Resendez & Ron Mata

    Episode 55: Resolving Conflict Without the Courts with Anissa Resendez & Ron Mata
    Dec 11 2025

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    Join Judge Rangel with Anissa Resendez and Ron Mata of the Bexar County Dispute Resolution Center as they discuss free mediation services.

    For more information on the Bexar County Dispute Resolution Center, visit bexar.org.

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    58 mins
  • Episode 54: Drug Court with Judge Ernie Glenn

    Episode 54: Drug Court with Judge Ernie Glenn
    Sep 18 2025

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    Join Judge Rangel as he welcomes his very first judicial guest, Judge Ernie Glenn, for a powerful conversation about Bexar County’s Felony Drug Court and its impact on rehabilitation. Together, they explore how the program has transformed lives and helped thousands find a path to recovery.

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    1 hr and 16 mins
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