In this episode of Hidden Threads, Macky and Jus dive into two landmark Supreme Court cases—Edwards v. Arizona and Gideon v. Wainwright—that reshaped the right to counsel in America. They unpack how these rulings aimed to protect the accused but reveal the cracks in the system, spotlighting the often-overwhelmed and underfunded public defender model. Macky and Jus debate the challenges, shortcomings, and systemic pressures that can make public defenders a less reliable option for fair representation. Join us for a critical look at the legal threads tying our rights to the courtroom.