{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Is Cash Bail the Problem\u2014or the Solution? | Ken Good Explains \u201cNo Cash Bail\u201d","description":"In this episode of Cut to the Chase: Podcast, host Gregg Goldfarb is joined by attorney and bail law expert Ken Good to unpack one of the most controversial issues in criminal justice today: bail reform. With Texas at the center of the national debate, they break down what bail is supposed to do, how the system actually works, and why efforts to eliminate cash bail have sparked heated legal, political, and public safety battles across the country. Ken brings decades of experience working inside the Texas bail system, both in the courtroom and at the legislative level. Listen in as he untangles the high-profile cases driving reform, the push to address inequities, and the unintended consequences many communities are now facing\u2014like increased failures to appear, mental health challenges, and organized crime exploiting reform gaps. This is a grounded, fact-based conversation that cuts through the noise and addresses the real question at the heart of the debate: How do we balance fairness with accountability?   What to expect in this episode: A clear explanation of what bail is actually meant to do How the Texas bail system differs from other states The lawsuit currently reshaping bail law in Texas Why some \u201cno cash bail\u201d policies are backfiring\u2014and where they may be working The role of mental health and repeat offenders in the bail conversation How organized crime and policy gaps intersect more than people realize Ken\u2019s proposals for reform that preserve both equity and public safety What law firms and justice advocates should prepare for as reform evolves Whether you believe bail reform is long overdue\u2014or worry it's gone too far\u2014this episode gives you the context, history, and real-world stories needed to understand what\u2019s actually at stake.   Stay tuned for more updates, and don't miss our next deep dive on Cut to the Chase: Podcast with Gregg Goldfarb!   Subscribe, rate, review, and share this episode of the Cut to the Chase: Podcast!   Resources: Visit Ken\u2019s website: https:\/\/www.thegoodlawfirm.net  Listen to The Bail Post podcast: https:\/\/www.thebailpost.com  Connect with Ken Good on LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/ken-w-good-a789a43a  Professional Bondsmen of Texas: https:\/\/pbtx.com    This episode was produced and brought to you by Reignite Media.   ","author_name":"Cut To The Chase: Podcast Hosted by Gregg Goldfarb","author_url":"https:\/\/gregggoldfarb.com\/","html":"