EP 89 Bottoms Up
From The JudgeMental Podcast by Christine Miller, Hugh Barrow
April 17, 2026 · 36 min · Season 1 · Episode 89
About this episode
The hosts discuss judicial accountability and courtroom issues in Jefferson County, including the resignation of a judge and concerns about courtroom transparency.
The JudgeMental Podcast – Episode 89 Bottoms Up The hosts crack open a Mirror Twin Bee Sting Honey Hefeweizen and dive into a packed Friday episode covering judicial accountability, transparency, and the courtroom drama unfolding right here in Jefferson County. In This Episode: Oldham County Bench Shakeup District Court Judge Brittany McKenna has resigned mid-term after filing for reelection — and it barely made the news cycle. Hugh and Christine weigh in on why sitting judges step down, the economics of judicial service, and what this transition could mean as Oldham County moves toward its new judicial center. Judge Ward's Courtroom & Court Watchers Members of the Judge-y community reported being kicked out of Judge Ward's Zoom motion hour — allegedly forced to turn on their cameras or get booted. Hugh and Christine break down why this is a deeply troubling trend, why open court should remain open (including for students, nanas, and anyone paying taxes), and what it says when a judge seems more concerned with who is watching than what is happening. The 180-Day Mom Case Community members report being removed from Zoom court right as the "180-day mom" case was called. Hugh and…
People in this episode
Hosts: Christine Miller, Hugh Barrow
Topics covered
- judicial accountability
- courtroom drama
- judicial transparency
- docket management
- judicial efficiency
Keywords
- judicial accountability
- courtroom drama
- Oldham County
- Jefferson County
- Zoom court
- docket management
- judicial efficiency
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Oldham County, Jefferson County
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