Based in North Texas but rooted in the vastly different worlds of Southern California and Rural Kansas — a podcast about the American divide and whether a divided nation can still share a neighborhood.
Thomas thinks AI will democratize legal defense. Doug — who actually defends people for a living — is less convinced. A bleating good time about what happens when Silicon Valley tries to “disrupt” due process.
Spent a career building the “Connected World.” Believes data, science, and a strong IPA can solve most problems. Occasionally wrong. Always loud.
“The algorithm isn’t the enemy. Your uncle’s Facebook feed is.”
Defends the accused for a living. Believes common sense is uncommon and due process is non-negotiable. Thinks Thomas works in a bubble. He’s not wrong.
“Silicon Valley doesn’t visit flyover country. Flyover country visits itself.”