Episode 7: The Courts Aren’t All Bad: #CourtsMatter

“The Courts Aren’t All Bad: #CourtsMatter” | Episode 7 – Slingshot The Podcast

When you hear “the court system,” what comes to mind? Prison. Punishment. Injustice.

But not every courtroom is a weapon. Some are shields.

In this sharp, truth-telling episode of Slingshot The Podcast, hosts Kadida Kenner and Charles Gregory dive into what most people don’t know about Pennsylvania’s court system. Titled “The Courts Aren’t All Bad: #CourtsMatter,” this episode challenges assumptions and spotlights how PA appellate courts have protected our rights, even when politicians failed us.

From public school funding equity to the historic role of Black voters in court rulings, the Slingshot team brings the facts—and reminds us why understanding the courts is a must, not an option.

🎧 In This Episode:
✔️ Why Pennsylvania has one of the highest incarceration rates in the world
✔️ The real story behind how PA courts helped demand fair funding for public schools
✔️ What you didn’t learn in civics class about the PA Commonwealth Court
✔️ The legacy of voting rights battles and what’s at stake in retention elections
✔️ How #CourtsMatter—especially for the misunderstood and marginalized

🎙️ This isn’t just commentary—it’s a wake-up call.

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