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Shelby County Chief Public Defender Phyllis Aluko

Season 16 Episode 26 | 26m 30s

Phyllis Aluko discusses changes in the public defender’s office over her more than 30-year career.

Shelby County Chief Public Defender Phyllis Aluko joins host Eric Barnes and Daily Memphian reporter Bill Dries. Aluko discusses changes within the public defender’s office over her more than 30-year career, growing caseloads, and ongoing challenges facing Shelby County’s criminal justice system.

01/16/2026

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Shelby County Chief Public Defender Phyllis Aluko

Season 16 Episode 26 | 26m 30s

Shelby County Chief Public Defender Phyllis Aluko joins host Eric Barnes and Daily Memphian reporter Bill Dries. Aluko discusses changes within the public defender’s office over her more than 30-year career, growing caseloads, and ongoing challenges facing Shelby County’s criminal justice system.

01/16/2026

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