860 Retired Federal Judge James Browning

On this week’s interview Paul sits down with recently retired federal judge James Browning. Browning has been a fixture on the federal bench in Albuquerque for decades with important cases including the 2006 trial of NM State Treasurer Robert Vigil and the Sheryl Williams Stapleton corruption case (to name just two). Now, Judge Browning, despite being “retired” is in the role of hearing examiner regarding air quality permits involving Project Jupiter. They don’t discuss the merits of the data center itself, but rather the role of the hearing examiner in the process.

Paul and the Judge discuss what made him want to be a judge, how the judicial nomination process works, why he never went on to an Appeals position, and more. They also discuss the prospects for President Trump to nominate and confirm judges, including on the Supreme Court, in his last two years in office. Don’t miss this informative interview with an impactful federal judge right here in Albuquerque.