Survivor Star Turned Public Defender EXPOSES the Broken Justice System | Eliza Orlins Tells All
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She was a breakout star on Survivor, a relentless public defender in NYC, a candidate for Manhattan District Attorney, and now a sought-after legal commentator. But behind every chapter of Eliza Orlins’ public life is a deeper mission: speaking truth, challenging power, and refusing to be boxed in.In this episode of Misunderstood, Eliza opens up about the surprising throughline between reality TV and real-life justice work, the toll of fighting a broken legal system, what really happened on the campaign trail—and why she’s stepping into a new role as a public voice for change.What you’ll learn in this episode: • Why Eliza left reality TV behind to become a public defender • The emotional and moral weight of defending people the system wants to discard • What it’s really like to run for public office as a progressive outsider • How media, politics, and the justice system are dangerously intertwined • The power of being underestimated—and how Eliza’s still rewriting her storyConnect with Eliza Orlins:Website: https://www.elizaorlins.comInstagram: @elizaorlins (https://www.instagram.com/elizaorlins/)Twitter/X: @elizaorlins (https://twitter.com/elizaorlins)⸻If you loved this episode, don’t forget to rate and review Miss Understood with Rachel Uchitel. And share it with someone who’s not afraid to evolve.--- --- —Shop Miss Understood Merch https://mumerch.com/Follow Rachel on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/racheluchitelnyc/?hl=enFollow Rachel on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@itsracheluchitelExecutive Producer: George Carmona Please like, share, subscribe, and give us a 5-star review!Do you have show ideas or media requests? Email the show at: [email protected] on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw13NrSKD-nD_8E0vBHt5hAWebsite: https://missunderstoodpodcast.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/miss-understood-with-rachel-uchitel/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
