Podcast Episode Description — Through the Looking Glass: Eye for an Eye

Welcome back to Season 5 of Eye for an Eye! We’re excited to kick off a brand-new season filled with intriguing interviews, compelling cases, and even a new host we can’t wait to introduce you to.

In this episode of Through the Looking Glass, hosts Matthew and Lisa sit down with Tad Nelson, a seasoned criminal defense attorney with more than 30 years of experience and a certified forensic toxicologist.

Tad takes listeners through his unconventional path into criminal law—beginning at a probate firm before finding his calling after time spent working in a District Attorney’s office. Along the way, he discovered the critical role science plays in the courtroom, ultimately earning a master’s degree in forensic toxicology to strengthen his defense work.

The conversation dives into the gray areas of the criminal justice system that define the Eye for an Eye series—exploring complex questions about fairness, evidence, and whether punishment truly fits the crime. Tad also reflects on the personal influences that shaped his journey, including the lasting impact of his father’s work ethic as a longshoreman.

This episode offers a compelling look at the intersection of law, science, and justice—and the people working within it.

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Through the Gray: Science, Justice, and Reasonable Doubt- Through the Looking Glass- Episode 117- Interview with Tad Nelson