Madness on Trial: John Hinckley Jr. and the Insanity Defense
Madness on Trial is a true crime podcast that revisits the landmark insanity defense case of John Hinckley Jr., who attempted to assassinate President Reagan. Hosts Dan Greenstone, Travis Chandler, and Daniel Mokrauer-Madden examine how Hinckley's obsession with Jodie Foster led to the shooting and his controversial acquittal. Through interviews with historians, psychiatrists, lawyers, and scholars, the series explores the legal and mental health debates the case ignited. It tells the story of a crime that horrified the nation and reshaped the American justice system.
Episodes
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Episode 11: John Hinckley On Tour!?
"Now it's time to rock and roll!" So said John Hinckley Jr. when he was released from judicial supervision. And shortly thereafter he announced he was launching his "Redemption Tour." But so far every show he's booked has been cancelled due to a public backlash. In this episdoe, the season finale of Madness on Trial, we discuss John Hinckley's (so far unrealize
Episode 10: John Hinckley in 5 Songs
John Hinckley Jr. has wanted to be a famous singer-songwriter since he was in high school. And now, after a 5 decade detour, it's happening! He's on Spotify and Youtube, racking up listens. And one of his songs has been covered by the Pop/Punk band Elway. He's also the subject of songs by Devo, Stephen Sondheim, and the punk band Suicidal Tendencies. On episode 10, we evaluate the
Episode 9: John Hinckley For President!
Can you believe John Hinckley is running for president?! Well, he is. At least according to his website, which offers merch for his 2024 campaign, paintings of his cat, and dozens of pictures of the members of his new "community." We investigate! And we also react to his recent media tour. Join us! If you enjoy the show, please leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts. It's by far
Episode 8: Does Jodie Foster Get a Vote?
Like all people committed to mental institutions, John Hinckley Jr. had the right to petition a judge for more freedoms and ultimately for release. His appeals give us a fascinating window into his life at St. Elizabeth's hospital and into his recovery from his mental illness. Oh, and a listener voice memo prompts a game of Robot or Not?If you enjoy the show, please leave a 5 star review on
Episode 7: John Hinckley Verdict Mailbag!
Madness on Trial has been called "the funniest, most entertaining podcast ever made about the insanity defense." We blush. But, in truth, we think Episode 7 lives up to the hype. Join us as we tackle listener questions on a variety of topics, including: -whether the Hinckley not guilty verdict was correct- whether we should all stop using the word "crazy"-how the insanity de
Episode 6: The Trial of John Hinckley Jr. Part 2
Criminal defense attorney Harold Hall is back! He joins Dan and Travis to talk through the controversial testimony, and surprising background, of prosecution expert witness Park Dietz, the jury deliberations and the verdict, and whether the emerging field of neuro-criminology will lead to a dystopian future or a more just and humane system. And for the Daniel-stans out there, Daniel Mokrauer Madd
Episode 5: The Trial Of John Hinckley Jr. Part 1
Criminal defense attorney Harold Hall joins Dan and Travis to talk through the key points in the John Hinckley Jr. Trial, including Jodie Foster's videotaped testimony, key rulings by the judge, some incredibly awful poetry that was admitted as evidence, and Hinckley's removal from the courtroom for an outburst. Oh, and for you Daniel-stans out there, Daniel Mokrauer Madden was in Keny
Episode 4: If You Come for the Queen... The Insanity Defense before Hinckley
Travis and Daniel take a pop quiz on which states have banned the insanity defense. Then the crew asks some big questions about the insanity defense. Why do we have it? When did it begin? How has it changed over time? How broadly should it be available to defendants? And what was the law that governed John Hinckley Jr.'s trial. To answer these questions, we have 3 of the country's leadi
Episode 3: The Sound of Popping Balloons
On the morning of March 30, 1981, John Hinckley Jr. was planning to travel from Washington, D.C. to New Haven with the intention of murdering Jodie Foster. But when, by chance, Hinckley saw that Reagan was giving a speech that afternoon he packed his guns, and headed over to the Washington Hilton. Del Wilber, the author of the best selling book, Rawhide Down, takes us through this historic day,
Episode 2: Not You Again!
Who is John Hinckley Jr.? How did his obsession with Taxi Driver begin, and why didn't anyone in his life intervene more decisively to arrest his spiral? The crew dive deep into John Hinckley's family, background and descent into madness. Email us your thoughts, comments and questions at madnessontrial@gmail.com And if you enjoyed the show, leave us a rating and a review. Hosted on Aca
Episode 1: Now I'm Calling the Authorities!
In the first episode of Madness on Trial, the hosts go through the bizarre contents of the hotel room John Hinckley Jr. stayed in the night before he attempted to kill President Reagan, and what they reveal about this troubled man. Then they dig into some of history's strangest and most important insanity defense cases. Email the show with questions and comments at madnessontrial@gmail.comAnd
Trailer: Madness on Trial
John Hinckley Jr.’s acquittal was the most important insanity defense case of the past century. Join hosts Dan Greenstone, Travis Chandler and Daniel Mokrauer-Madden, as they trace how one young man’s obsession with movie star Jodie Foster curdled into a bizarre assassination attempt on President Reagan. The hosts talk with the country's leading historians, psychiatrists, lawyers, and scholar
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