S4 Eps 8: Dan Cogdell and Epic City
The Dirty Verdict · 2026-04-06 · 59 min
Episode notes
In this wild and wide-ranging episode of Dirty Verdict , the hosts sit down with legendary criminal defense attorney Dan Cogdell for an unfiltered conversation that moves from legal commentary to cultural criticism and back again. Dan talks about the unexpected rise of his own podcast and social media presence, then dives into his sharp perspective on the steep decline in white collar prosecutions, shifting federal priorities, and what that means for defense work today. The conversation also explores Dan's representation of the EPIC Muslim community development in Plano, including the political backlash, lawsuits, and broader questions about religious liberty, fear-based politics, and how certain communities get turned into convenient political targets. Along the way, the episode detours into Enron, jury strategy, high-stakes litigation, the Harris County DA's office, and the changing business of law - making this one of the most candid, chaotic, and thought-provoking episodes yet.