Featuring Judge Courtney A. Wachal & Judge Shayla M. Lewis – A New Era of Justice in Kansas City
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Judge Courtney A. Wachal of Kansas City Municipal Division 203 and Judge Shayla M. Lewis, the first judge to serve the newly established Women In Need (WIN) of Change Court.
Judge Wachal leads the only court in Kansas City with exclusive jurisdiction over domestic violence ordinance violations, including intimate partner violence, child abuse, and protective order violations. Her work centers on accountability, safety, and justice for families and survivors.
Judge Lewis presides over the WIN Court, a trauma-responsive specialty court designed to support women in transition. Focused on recovery, independence, and self-worth, WIN provides tools for lasting transformation by addressing the root causes of criminal behavior—particularly trauma.
Together, these two judges are redefining what justice looks like for women and families in Kansas City. Don’t miss this conversation on trauma-informed justice, recovery, and the power of second chances.
Popular Podcasts
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
The Male Room with Dr. Jesse Mills
As Director of The Men’s Clinic at UCLA, Dr. Jesse Mills has spent his career helping men understand their bodies, their hormones, and their health. Now he’s bringing that expertise to The Male Room — a podcast where data-driven medicine meets common sense. Each episode separates fact from hype, science from snake oil, and gives men the tools to live longer, stronger, and happier lives. With candor, humor, and real-world experience from the exam room and the operating room, Dr. Mills breaks down the latest health headlines, dissects trends, and explains what actually works — and what doesn’t. Smart, straightforward, and entertaining, The Male Room is the show that helps men take charge of their health without the jargon.