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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.

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Dog Eat Dog World!

Dog Eat Dog World!

2026-04-1018:51

A dog-sitting favor spirals into a tug-of-war! A woman claims her jailed ex-friends abandoned their pet, but they claim she stole it twice and owes them for retraining! Who's the real owner and who's barking up the wrong tree? 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
Crash Decisions

Crash Decisions

2026-04-0918:38

Two brothers land in court after a borrowed car ends up totaled. The younger brother claims his sibling promised to pay him back. The older brother does admit to crashing the car but argues lil' bro stealing his girlfriend makes them even. Watch the judges tackle this collision of cars, couples and chaotic claims! 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
The Young and the Owed

The Young and the Owed

2026-04-0818:08

A 5-year relationship ends, but the loan taken during it lingers. She claims he agreed to repay half while he claims he only helped because they were together and owes nothing now. It's a money meltdown of mismatched memories and ex-escalating explanations. 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
Evicted From Love

Evicted From Love

2026-04-0718:15

A breakup turns bitter when an ex-couple disputes a chaotic move out and damaged belongings. She claims he forced her out and owes for repairs and loans. He argues she never paid bills and left willingly! Get ready as this case becomes a tangle of rent, repairs and romance gone wrong! 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
Double Dose of Pay

Double Dose of Pay

2026-04-0618:19

A husband claims he fronted cash to a caregiver who promised to pay him back once support arrived, but that refund never showed! The caregiver fires back, arguing those "advances", were just his rightful wages. Watch as the judges find justice in this home care clash. 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
Floating Fraud

Floating Fraud

2026-04-0221:421

A kayak sale sinks fast when a man says the boat he bought was a bust. He claims the seller dodged his refund request, but the seller claims the man left happy and later damaged the kayak himself! Now it's paddle to pandemonium with accusations as choppy as the water. 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
Petty Mama

Petty Mama

2026-04-0119:11

A mom claims she swooped in to save her daughter from eviction, only to be stiffed on repayment. Mom claims money is still owed, but the daughter says she paid her back, and Mom stuck her nose into a separate agreement! It's a petty post-and-payback showdown sparked by a courthouse Facebook reveal. 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
Fallen on Deaf Ears

Fallen on Deaf Ears

2026-03-3120:02

A room rental goes rogue after a shakeup of extra fees and a surprise deaf pit bull. She claims her landlord and his son never gave back her full deposit; the son argues she ditched a four-month agreement. It's a fur-filled fight over funds and flaky promises. 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
Jamaican Me Crazy!

Jamaican Me Crazy!

2026-03-3020:06

A woman covers her friend's ex for a Jamaica getaway, but the return payments never seem to arrive. She claims he promised installments; he claims she struck the deal with his ex, not him. It's a beach-bound bicker fest over borrowed bucks! 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
Party Pooper

Party Pooper

2026-03-2718:26

A promoter alleges the married owners of an event space cancelled on him days before, forcing him to issue refunds. He blames the owners; they blame his lack of a liquor license. With spirits high and permits low, this clash is ready to fizz over! 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
Turning Into A Problem

Turning Into A Problem

2026-03-2618:23

Two drivers collide when a lane change goes wrong, leaving both blaming the other. She says he turned into her lane; he claims she sped up and had pre-existing damage. With dueling accounts and dent-sized doubts, the judges must navigate this bumper-to-bumper blame game. 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
Love Overboard

Love Overboard

2026-03-2518:26

An ex alleges her former partner borrowed money for bills, a cruise with her daughter and gambling. She claims she was used, but her ex claims it was all gifted and the lawsuit stems from a new relationship. When breakups, bankrolls and bad blood mix, the truth may be the one thing that doesn't float. 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
A buyer claims a seller stuck her with a busted truck and car, sparking a confrontation that drew police! The buyer claims both needed repairs, while the seller alleges, she was thrilled until problems popped up later. Watch as the judges navigate stalled stories and soured trust, in this lemon-laden clash. 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
Root of the Problem

Root of the Problem

2026-03-2318:31

Bamboo sparks a backyard battle between longtime neighbors. One insists his neighbor's plants invaded and forced him to pay for removal. The other claims it isn't even his bamboo! When bamboo starts spreading and blame starts branching, someone's story is bound to crack. 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
Ex Marks the Debt!

Ex Marks the Debt!

2026-03-2018:13

A former couple disputes a car loan, cell phone charges and rental costs after their breakup. She claims he bailed on repayment; he claims the car being totaled and her rejection of repayment wipes his debt clear. With romance wrecked and receipts reviving, this case is riding towards justice. 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
Sign, Sealed, Betrayed

Sign, Sealed, Betrayed

2026-03-1917:59

A co-signed SUV becomes the centerpiece of a messy breakup after it's repossessed and toll fines appear. She claims he skipped payments and ignored fines, but he alleges she gave the car up willingly and lacks evidence. When busted budgets and bitter breakups combine, the truth may need a tow. 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
Trash and Dash

Trash and Dash

2026-03-1818:04

A rental arrangement collapses after a sudden move-out leaves the property in rough shape. The landlord alleges he kept up repairs, while the tenant claims the place was never properly maintained! With dents, debris and dueling stories, this rental ruckus is about to get swept into court. 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
Shattered Dreams

Shattered Dreams

2026-03-1719:07

A married couple say their belongings were trashed in transit to Liberia. They claim the guy they hired ran the whole show, while he alleges, he's just the middleman in this maritime mess! With accusations afloat and accountability adrift, the judges are ready to dock some drama. 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
Discount to Disaster

Discount to Disaster

2026-03-1618:16

A landlord claims her on-site manager failed fixes, missed rent and kept what other tenants paid! She evicted him, but now he alleges she used and bullied him. With repairs undone and receipts unclear, this tenant-tangle needs serious court-approved maintenance. 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
Shelf Sabotage

Shelf Sabotage

2026-03-1318:12

A couple claims their contractor's cabinet work was flawed at best and he refused to commit to a refund plan. He alleges the job was praised and the refund request made no sense. Now the judges decide whether this cabinet clash is about quality or communication. 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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