Cup Of Justice

Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell, Eric Bland, Justine van der Leun

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Booking Overview

Cup Of Justice is an investigative journalism and legal-systems show that helps listeners understand how the justice system works—using courtroom and newsroom context to explain accountability and rights. It’s especially compelling for PR guests who can speak credibly about justice reform, legal standards, and public accountability.

Metrics

Episodes: 190

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10k-100k

Gender skew: Neutral

Location: USA

Contact Information

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Host

Mandy Matney - Described as an investigative journalist and one of the “most driven and talented investigative journalists who are revolutionizing how news is derived and delivered,” and a co-host on Cup of Justice.

Liz Farrell - Described as an investigative journalist and one of the “most driven and talented investigative journalists who are revolutionizing how news is derived and delivered,” and a co-host on Cup of Justice.

Eric Bland - An attorney/investigative-journalism contributor with legal expertise on the show, described as empowering listeners to understand the legal system and hold public agencies and officials accountable.

Justine van der Leun - N/A (not a host; included only if the podcast text identifies her as a guest).

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Investigative journalists/authors, legal scholars/attorneys, public officials, and credible advocates with direct experience or documented expertise in criminal justice, courtroom process, or accountability of public agencies.
Required Achievements:  
Award-winning investigative work, Published books, Elected office / state-level public service, Public reporting or profile-worthy cases and research, Named involvement in landmark legal issues (e.g., Supreme Court relevance)

Recent Guest Discussions

Justine van der Leun - Book Discussion On Violence, Imprisonment, And “criminalized Survival,” And How Standards Like “reasonable Man” Vs “reasonable Woman” Affect Survivors; Also References Nikki Addimando’s Case.

Dr. Jermaine Johnson - How South Carolina’s Justice Systems Operate Differently; Experience In Family Court And Child Support Enforcement; Judge Election System Concerns; Broader Justice-system Reform.

Recent Topics

Justice, Criminal Justice, Law, Accountability, Investigations

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Cup Of Justice
:

COJ #185 - Contempt & Contraband: What's New & Old In Murdaugh 2.0

June 30, 2026

Investigative journalists ⁠⁠Mandy Matney⁠⁠ and ⁠Liz Farrell⁠⁠ and attorney Eric Bland analyze everything that went down when Mandy (and Eric) took the stand last week during the absurd contempt proceedings.  Why did Parker's team show up with four partner-level attorneys, two binders, and zero affidavit? And why was Debbie Barbier demanding Luna Shark's private financials in open court — before any finding of contempt?  Then... the Murdaugh retrial gets a no-nonsense new judge. Judge Debra ...

COJ #184 - Did Dick Harpootlian Lose His Political Power? Unpacking The Primary + Egg Lady Plays Victim In Netflix ‘Instadoc’

June 16, 2026

Investigative journalists ⁠⁠Mandy Matney⁠⁠ and ⁠Liz Farrell⁠⁠ and attorney Eric Bland unpack a stunning South Carolina primary: Jermaine Johnson's grassroots gubernatorial win, Nancy Mace's fifth-place collapse, Lindsey Graham's surprising vulnerability, and the AG race that exposed how trial lawyers really profit. Is Dick Harpootlian's reign as ‘kingmaker’ finally over? Then the team turns to the courts: the shocking not-guilty verdict in the Rick Chow shooting, Netflix's rushed new Murdaug...

COJ #183 - No 'Reasonable Woman': When Surviving Is the Crime With Author Justine van der Leun

June 09, 2026

What happens when a woman survives the violence done to her — and the state punishes her for it?  This week, Investigative journalists ⁠⁠Mandy Matney⁠⁠ and ⁠Liz Farrell⁠⁠ sit down with award-winning investigative journalist Justine van der Leun to talk about her new book, Unreasonable Women: Three Stories of Violence, Imprisonment, and Extraordinary Survival.  Over seven years, Justine mailed surveys to more than ten thousand incarcerated women and uncovered a pattern she calls “crimina...

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