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Episode (26) As the 2026 New Year is underway, host Kenneth M. Willis, provides an inspirational message in achieving new goals to consider looking to the past where passion once fueled one's endeavor. 

Episode (25) Amid investigation of University of Michigan's former head football coach, Sherrone Moore, involving an alleged inappropriate sexual relationship with a Michigan employee, Kenneth examines the timing of the firing "for cause" of Coach Moore coming off the heals of a mediocre record in light of the new Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) era. Kenneth further critiques the foundation of Coach Moore's criminal charges as a result of an incident that allegedly occurred at the Michigan staffer's home. 

Episode (24) Trial Attorney Kenneth M. Willis breaks down the investigation of singer David “D4VD” Anthony Burke involving the death of 14-year-old, Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Kenneth discusses how the rising star’s publicist and his defense team initially appear to not be on the same page regarding D4VD’s cooperation with Los Angeles Police Department’s (LAPD) investigation surrounding Celeste’s death. Kenneth further emphasizes the gaping hole that LAPD needs to fill in their investigation concerning the Independent Medical Examiner’s pending findings regarding the cause and manner of death.

Episode (23) Trial Attorney Kenneth M. Willis discusses the alleged criminal hazing incident that caused the death of Southern University student Caleb Wilson. Kenneth also compares and contrasts the criminal hazing incident that happened years ago involving a fraternity at Louisiana State University (LSU) which led to a significant change in Louisiana's criminal law which will be at play in the criminal and civil matters surrounding the tragedy involving Caleb Wilson. 

Episode (22) Trial Attorney Kenneth M. Willis questions the details (or the lack thereof) of the federal indictment that led to the October 23, 2025 arrest of NBA head coach of the Portland Trailblazers and Basketball Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups.

Episode (21) As the kickoff to Season Two, Trial Attorney, Kenneth M. Willis breaks down the complexities of the criminal (and potentially civil) case involving the late LSU football star Kyren Lacy. 

Episode (20) Trial Attorney Kenneth M. Willis reflects on a seismic shift in the YSL trial after highly prejudicial evidence slipped out during trial causing legitimate grounds for a mistrial. As the Judge's decision to grant a mistrial loomed over the case, it presented an opportunity for 4 of the 6 defendants, including Jeffery "Young Thug" Williams to take a plea that guaranteed Young Thug's freedom.

Episode (19) Kenneth discusses part of being an effective prosecutor is like being a good event planner. Trials are unpredictable events that require a lot of planning and accounting for the inevitable thing that can go wrong. Kenneth analogizes the DA's presentation of the YSL trial akin to the FYRE festival fiasco that became a captivating Netflix documentary in 2019. Sometimes when things are planned too big you run the risk of it turning into an epic disaster.

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Episode (18) Trial Attorney Kenneth M. Willis highlights Judge Paige Reese Whitaker as the new judge presiding over the case amid controversy leading to the removal of Judge Glanville. K. Will discusses Judge Whitaker’s strict house keeping rules and her reputation as an efficient, tough but fair judge; As Judge Whitaker gets up to speed (very low speed) on the case, defense lawyers are in motion filing paradise as they have a fresh set of Judge eyes to look at critical issues in the case. K. Will also breaks down the hidden consequences of the removal of Judge Glanville potentially from the jury’s perspective that may have a detrimental effect on the State’s case.

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Episode (17) Trial Attorney Kenneth M. Willis discusses how the YSL RICO trial came to a screeching halt with the emergence of Deamonte “Yak Gotti” Kendrick’s attorney, Doug Weinstein by the filing of his second Motion for Recusal of Judge Glanville in light of the highly questionable ex-parte meeting held on June 10, 2024. K.Will also pinpoints highly inappropriate portions of the transcript of the ex-parte meeting that can be pivotal to the trajectory of the trial and the ramifications of the Motion for Recusal hearing.