In this compelling episode of The BrightWord Books Podcast, we sit down with author Claudette Cupidon to discuss his powerful new book, Justice Denied: The Price of Ineffective Counsel. Drawing from both professional insight and deeply human stories, Cupidon exposes the systemic flaws within the U.S. legal system that allow inadequate legal defense to persist—often with devastating consequences. In a wide-ranging conversation, we explore what inspired the book, the impact of race and class on legal representation, and the urgent reforms needed to ensure justice for all. With clarity, conviction, and compassion, Cupidon challenges listeners to confront the real cost of a system that too often fails those it’s meant to protect.