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The People’s Court Podcast

The People’s Court Podcast

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 The honorable Judge Marilyn Milian presides over the four-time Emmy award winning "The People’s Court." For more than two decades, Milian has dispensed justice and provided legal insight in the courtroom where justice and reality collide. And now, you can take the show on the go with "The People’s Court Podcast." "The People’s Court Podcast" draws on ordinary people who have filed grievances in civil court and have opted to have their cases heard and mediated by Judge Milian. Running the gamut from disputes between neighbors and family members, to dissatisfied customers suing businesses, Milian's decisions – based on current law – are final and binding. Joining Milian is multiple Emmy Award-winning investigative reporter Harvey Levin, who serves as the series’ host and legal reporter. In the courtroom, Milian is joined by court officer Douglas McIntosh. Doug Llewelyn interviews litigants after a decision has been rendered in their cases.2023 © 2022 Ralph Edwards / Stu Billett Productions In partnership with Warner Bros. Entertainment Art Relationships Social Sciences
Episodes
  • 'He Didn’t Steal — He Snatched' & 'Couch Confrontation' & 'Distracted Driving Damages'

    'He Didn’t Steal — He Snatched' & 'Couch Confrontation' & 'Distracted Driving Damages'
    Feb 18 2026
    First, the plaintiff is a cab driver who took the defendant home one night. He says the defendant was drunk and didn’t pay when he got out. The plaintiff kept the defendant’s phone as collateral and ran after him, but then the defendant beat him up. He’s suing for the cost of new teeth, lost wages, and emotional distress. The defendant argues he tried to pay with a credit card, but the driver demanded cash. He says he asked the plaintiff to wait while he got cash, but then the plaintiff ran after him. He claims he was defending himself. Then, the plaintiff purchased a leather couch from the defendant’s store, but now but cushions are starting to peel. He says he took the cushion to an upholsterer, who told him it wasn’t actually leather. He’s suing for a refund. The defendant argues he special-ordered the couch for the plaintiff. Plus, the plaintiff bought it five years prior to the lawsuit. He doesn’t issue refunds, so he’s not giving the plaintiff one. Plus, the plaintiff asked the defendant to pick her up in her car, but then the defendant hit a brick wall and a woman. She says she is having problems collecting damages from the defendant, so she’s suing for the cost of the car. The defendant argues she panicked because the plaintiff yelled at her and put her dog in the backseat. She thinks the accident was the plaintiff’s fault because she distracted her. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    44 mins
  • 'Use Your Voice' & 'Bulldog Bill' & 'Lawyer v. Lawyer'

    'Use Your Voice' & 'Bulldog Bill' & 'Lawyer v. Lawyer'
    Feb 17 2026
    First, the plaintiff is a voiceover actress. She says the defendant used her voice in an ad, but he never paid her, so she’s suing. The defendant admits he asked the plaintiff to be in his commercial. He says he told the defendant he couldn’t pay her for this commercial, but he would pay her for the next one. Then, the plaintiff purchased an English bulldog puppy from the defendant’s shop. She says her puppy was extremely sick when she brought her home, so she rushed the dog to the hospital. The plaintiff claims the dog was not fit to come home because she was still sick. She’s suing for vet bills. The defendant argues his vet gave the dog a clean bill of health, so he doesn’t owe. Then, the plaintiff was parking his car in a lot near his office when an attendant driving the defendant’s car hit him. He claims the parking attendant tried to fight him, but all he wants is for the defendant who allowed the attendant to park her car to pay up. She argues there’s no damage to the car, so she doesn’t owe. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    45 mins
  • 'A Sketchy Insurance Deal' & 'Not-So-Sweet 16' & 'How Deep Is Deep Enough'

    'A Sketchy Insurance Deal' & 'Not-So-Sweet 16' & 'How Deep Is Deep Enough'
    Feb 16 2026
    First, the plaintiff has known the defendant for 25 years, and because the defendant works at a car dealership, she asked the defendant to help her get car insurance. She paid the defendant because he said he would help her out, but then the DMV demanded she turn in her plates for lack of insurance. She claims the defendant scammed her, so she’s suing. The defendant argues he charges a fee, but he referred her to the broker. Then, the plaintiff hired the defendant to take photographs and videos at his daughter’s Sweet 16. He claims the pictures were all dark and blurry, and when he asked the defendant about it, he started avoiding him. The plaintiff is suing for his money back, harassment, and emotional distress. The defendant argues he did a great job. He provided the plaintiff with 200 photos, but it’s not his job to do the editing. Plus, the plaintiff hired the defendant to refurbish a staircase at a residential building he bought. He claims the defendant did the work incorrectly and never filed permits. He’s suing for damages. The defendant argues the plaintiff told him he didn’t need a permit, and if it was, the plaintiff should have done it. He’s countersuing for unpaid labor and materials. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    45 mins
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