Harvey Brownstone: Without Prejudice — From Rejection to the Bench, and Beyond

Send us Fan Mail New Episode:  Few lives have followed a path as extraordinary as Harvey Brownstone's. Raised in Hamilton and a graduate of Queen's University's Faculty of Law, Harvey overcame childhood bullying, family rejection, poverty, and discrimination to become Canada's first openly gay judge. During his distinguished 26-year career on the Ontario Court of Justice, he earned a reputation for compassion, innovation, and a deep commitment to making the justice system more accessible. Today, Harvey has embarked on an entirely new chapter as host of the internationally acclaimed Harvey Brownstone Interviews, featuring conversations with some of the world's best-known entertainers, authors, and public figures. His bestselling memoir, Without Prejudice: My Life as a Gay Judge, is an honest, often humorous, and deeply moving account of the obstacles he faced—and the people who helped him overcome them. The book has become a national bestseller and is being adapted into a Hollywood feature film. More than a conversation about law, this is a story of resilience, kindness, humour, and the extraordinary difference that one encouraging voice can make in another person's life. Connect with Harvey Brownstone • YouTube: Harvey Brownstone Interviews • Book: Without Prejudice: My Life as a Gay Judge • Podcast: Harvey Brownstone Interviews HASHTAGS: #TheKingstonianPodcast #HarveyBrownstone #WithoutPrejudice #Justice  Our theme music is “Stasis Oasis”,  by Tim Aylesworth Follow us on Facebook, Linkedin, Instagram,  & Threads  Send comments & suggestions to  [email protected]  Episodes also air weekly on CJAI at 101.3fm (Tue. at 4pm)