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Hot Bench

Hot Bench

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 Hot Bench, created by Judge Judy Sheindlin, is the only three-judge panel in broadcast syndication. Judges Dan Mentzer, Rachel Juarez, and Yodit Tewolde bring decades of legal experience to real small claims cases from across the country. Beyond delivering legal rulings, they offer insight, guidance, and new perspectives to litigants and viewers alike. The show aims to both educate and entertain by resolving real-life legal disputes. New episodes of Hot Bench are available every weekday.© 2025 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Art Political Science Politics & Government True Crime
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  • Poodle Doodle Doomed

    Poodle Doodle Doomed
    Feb 2 2026
    A pet owner blames her dog-sitter for neglect that she claims led to her puppy's death! The sitter however insists the dog had sudden, underlying health issues. With emotions high and stories clashing, the judges work to uncover what really happened during the pet-sitting stay. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    22 mins
  • Driven Apart!

    Driven Apart!
    Jan 30 2026
    A car loaned by a late father sparks a bitter dispute between half-siblings. The plaintiff says his half-sister left the car in a shop and stuck him with the bill; she claims he's the one who let the insurance lapse and took the car without permission. When family steers off course, Hot Bench takes the wheel. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    22 mins
  • Hung Out to Drywall

    Hung Out to Drywall
    Jan 29 2026
    A basement makeover stalls when a homeowner says her contractor disappeared after taking the deposit! She insists they set a start date, while he claims she delayed payment, never confirmed the schedule and asked for a nonrefundable deposit back. Accusations collide as this basement battle turns into an all-out credibility war! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    22 mins
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