03 November 2026
COJ #202 - ‘My Client Is Justice’: Mandy Powers Norrell on Prosecuting DV & the Laws That Trap Women
Cup Of Justice
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Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell welcome back attorney Mandy Powers Norrell for an episode that opens in 1925 — when women were jailed for wearing pants, by an officer named Police Chief Matney (no relation... probably) — and lands squarely on this week's ballot.
The trio talk straight-ticket voting and how it ends good lawmakers' careers, why campaigns aim at your reptile brain the closer Election Day gets, and what voting looks like in states that actually want you to do it. Then MPN takes us inside her work prosecuting domestic violence: why most victims don't want their cases prosecuted, how "justice is my client" changes everything, the hearsay exceptions that let cases move forward anyway — and the divorce laws that trap women for a year in marriages they're desperate to leave.
Plus: the addiction framework that actually helps people break free. Please Vote…
☕ Cups Up!!! ⚖️
Domestic Violence Resources
National Domestic Violence Hotline or call 800-799-SAFE or text START to 88788
Office of Violence Against Women’s Resource for Victims & Survivors
RAINN & How to Support a Loved One
Join LUNASHARK Premium on Patreon
Support Our Legal Defense GoFundMe: Help Journalist Mandy Matney Fight $176,500 Contempt Order
Lawyers & Judges: Send legal suggestions or offers for Pro Hac / Pro Bono representation to legal@lunasharkmedia.com
Episode References
“Claire McCardell: The Designer Who Set Women Free” by Elizabeth Evitts Dickinson
“Turning Compassion Into Action: A Lifelong Fight to Protect Children - Q&A with Mandy Powers Norrell” - Aspen Institute 📰
Straight Party Voting in South Carolina ⚖️
“Peru Election Dry Law Starts Saturday With Alcohol Ban” - The Rio Times, Oct 2, 2026 📰
“S.C. senator to reintroduce ‘Mica’s Law’ targeting coercive control” - WRDW, June 30, 2026 📰
Learn more about NOMO app 📲
Dive #7 - Red Flags on Divorce And Challenging Flaws in Legislation 🎧
Stay Tuned, Stay Pesky and Stay in the Sunlight...☀️
LUNASHARK Premium on Patreon get access to all new bonus episodes, video episodes, case files, live trial coverage and exclusive live experiences with our hosts.
Luna Shark Merch With a Mission shop at lunasharkmerch.com/
Support Our Show, Sponsors and Mission: https://lunasharkmedia.com/support/
Quince - Hungry Root - Bombas
Find us on social media:
https://www.facebook.com/cupofjustice/ | https://www.instagram.com/cojpod/
Mandy Matney on Instagram | Liz Farrell on Instagram
YouTube | TIKTOK
*** Alert: If you ever notice audio errors in the pod, email info@lunasharkmedia.com and we'll send fun merch to the first listener that finds something that needs to be adjusted! **
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The trio talk straight-ticket voting and how it ends good lawmakers' careers, why campaigns aim at your reptile brain the closer Election Day gets, and what voting looks like in states that actually want you to do it. Then MPN takes us inside her work prosecuting domestic violence: why most victims don't want their cases prosecuted, how "justice is my client" changes everything, the hearsay exceptions that let cases move forward anyway — and the divorce laws that trap women for a year in marriages they're desperate to leave.
Plus: the addiction framework that actually helps people break free. Please Vote…
☕ Cups Up!!! ⚖️
Domestic Violence Resources
National Domestic Violence Hotline or call 800-799-SAFE or text START to 88788
Office of Violence Against Women’s Resource for Victims & Survivors
RAINN & How to Support a Loved One
Join LUNASHARK Premium on Patreon
Support Our Legal Defense GoFundMe: Help Journalist Mandy Matney Fight $176,500 Contempt Order
Lawyers & Judges: Send legal suggestions or offers for Pro Hac / Pro Bono representation to legal@lunasharkmedia.com
Episode References
“Claire McCardell: The Designer Who Set Women Free” by Elizabeth Evitts Dickinson
“Turning Compassion Into Action: A Lifelong Fight to Protect Children - Q&A with Mandy Powers Norrell” - Aspen Institute 📰
Straight Party Voting in South Carolina ⚖️
“Peru Election Dry Law Starts Saturday With Alcohol Ban” - The Rio Times, Oct 2, 2026 📰
“S.C. senator to reintroduce ‘Mica’s Law’ targeting coercive control” - WRDW, June 30, 2026 📰
Learn more about NOMO app 📲
Dive #7 - Red Flags on Divorce And Challenging Flaws in Legislation 🎧
Stay Tuned, Stay Pesky and Stay in the Sunlight...☀️
LUNASHARK Premium on Patreon get access to all new bonus episodes, video episodes, case files, live trial coverage and exclusive live experiences with our hosts.
Luna Shark Merch With a Mission shop at lunasharkmerch.com/
Support Our Show, Sponsors and Mission: https://lunasharkmedia.com/support/
Quince - Hungry Root - Bombas
Find us on social media:
https://www.facebook.com/cupofjustice/ | https://www.instagram.com/cojpod/
Mandy Matney on Instagram | Liz Farrell on Instagram
YouTube | TIKTOK
*** Alert: If you ever notice audio errors in the pod, email info@lunasharkmedia.com and we'll send fun merch to the first listener that finds something that needs to be adjusted! **
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices