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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
Episodes
  • Driven to Debt

    Driven to Debt
    Jan 12 2026
    A car buyer claims a dealer sold her two faulty cars and switched financing without consent. The dealer blames her bad credit and claims he gave free loaners and found an affordable option. When broken cars and broken trust collide, the judges sort it out! 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
  • One Man's Treasure is Another Man's...Lemon!

    One Man's Treasure is Another Man's...Lemon!
    Jan 9 2026
    A truck sale drives two former friends into a legal ditch! One claims payments stopped, but the buyer claims the truck broke down and he's done paying. The judges pump the brakes on this breakdown battle over money and responsibility. 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
  • Brother Breakdown

    Brother Breakdown
    Jan 8 2026
    Two brothers clash over an SUV sale without a title! One wants his money back, while the other claims his brother agreed to the deal and still drives the car for ride-share! The judges steer through this family feud to find the truth! 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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