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Legal Aid Radio

Legal Aid Radio

By: Debra Sterling Walters
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 Our weekly radio show airs on Walk 97.5 FM and highlights the humanity of the people who make up our community. We have guests on the show to discuss the myriad complexities within the criminal justice system.

Legal Aid is the primary provider of indigent defense in criminal and family courts in Suffolk County. Simply put, if someone is accused of a crime or a family offense, they are entitled to counsel, and the courts will assign counsel if they do not have the wherewithal to afford a lawyer. We also provide support services for our clients in need of addiction intervention, housing, or mental health referrals.Copyright Debra Sterling Walters Political Science Politics & Government Social Sciences
Episodes
  • #98 - Huntington’s Heartbeat: Parks, Beaches, Roads & Refuse with Supervisor Ed Smyth

    #98 - Huntington’s Heartbeat: Parks, Beaches, Roads & Refuse with Supervisor Ed Smyth
    Aug 17 2025
    On this episode of Legal Aid Radio… he’s back! Huntington Town Supervisor Ed Smyth joins us for a special conversation about where Huntington has been—and where the township is headed next.

    Ed Smyth's first term has been all about results from eight straight years under the tax cap to a Triple-A bond rating, record road paving, cleaner beaches, upgraded parks, and even bringing Steven Spielberg to town.

    Now, as he runs for re-election, we’ll talk about his vision for keeping Huntington’s suburban charm, boosting our economy, and protecting the places we love, from our parks to our shoreline.

    Tune in to this candid, behind-the-scenes conversation with the man steering Huntington’s future.
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    31 mins
  • #97 - Anthony Capetola Part 2

    #97 - Anthony Capetola Part 2
    Jul 27 2025
    In Part Two of our sit-down with legal icon Anthony Capetola, we fast-forward from the past to the pressing future. Joined by respected attorneys Bryan Browns and Chelsea McGrath, Anthony weighs in on how the profession has transformed, and what’s next as technology and AI redefine justice. What do 54 years of legal wisdom say about where we’re headed? Tune in for bold insights, candid reflections, and a conversation that every future lawyer needs to hear.
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    30 mins
  • #96 - Anthony Capetola Part 1

    #96 - Anthony Capetola Part 1
    Jul 21 2025
    From the streets of Jersey City to the highest ranks of New York’s legal elite, Anthony Capetola has seen it all. Nearly 54 years in the courtroom, decades of defending justice, and now... he's pulling back the curtain. In this powerful episode, we sit down with the legal legend himself, joined by attorneys Bryan Browns and Chelsea McGrath, as Anthony shares his raw, unfiltered story of how he built his legacy, tried murder cases six months out of law school, and helped shape modern courtroom practice. From rotary phones to real talk, this is Anthony like you’ve never heard him before.
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    22 mins
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