Season 5

Episodes

State Government

Special Report: Does bail reform need reform?

Hosted by Hon. Richard Ginkowski, Pleasant Prairie, WI

Many states enacted some sort of bail reform in response to concerns that cash bail sent affluent defendants home while poor defendants, disproportionately persons of color, sat in jail. Now, there are claims that bail reform may have gone too far.

Government

What's the matter with Kansas?

Hosted by Hon. Richard Ginkowski, Pleasant Prairie, WI

In a wide-ranging discussion, former Kansas Chief Justice Lawton Nuss describes the showdown that threatened judicial independence and attracted national attention when the Kansas legislature threatened to defund all state courts.

Government

Special Report: ABA Task Force Calls For More Plea Bargaining Oversight, Transparency

Hosted by Hon. Richard Ginkowski, Pleasant Prairie, WI

A 3-year project of the Criminal Justice Section's Plea Bargain Task Force has called for greater oversight and transparency in plea bargaining. Task Force Chair Prof. Lucian Dervan joins us for a look at the report's 14 principles.

Rule Of Law

Fleeing from the Taliban - How to help Afghan judges resettled in the United States

Hosted by Hon. Richard Ginkowski, Pleasant Prairie, WI

Imagine being forced out of your job and home and targeted for potential execution. That's what in particular women who served as judges in Afghanistan are facing. Michael Byowitz, former International Law Section Chair, tells us how we can help.

Courts & Judiciary

Could ordering a pizza threaten your family's safety?

Hosted by Hon. Richard Ginkowski, Pleasant Prairie, WI

Could ordering a pizza endanger you and your family? Grab your lunch and listen as Judicial data security expert Ron Zayas joins us for this fascinating discussion on how much of your personal data is in the public domain and what you can do about it

Professional Development

The National Judicial College at 60

Hosted by Hon. Richard Ginkowski, Pleasant Prairie, WI

The National Judicial College turned 60 this year. Chief Executive Benes Aldana joins host Richard Ginkowski in a conversation about celebrations being held to provide some special enrichment opportunities for judges.

Litigation & Trials

Should Peremptory Challenges Get The Ax?

Hosted by Hon. Richard Ginkowski, Pleasant Prairie, WI

Last year Arizona eliminated peremptory challenges in jury selection. Many other states now require greater judicial scrutiny of challenges to prospective jurors. Is it time for peremptory challenges to get the ax?

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Episodes

Special Report: Does bail reform need reform?

What's the matter with Kansas?

Special Report: ABA Task Force Calls For More Plea Bargaining Oversight, Transparency

Fleeing from the Taliban - How to help Afghan judges resettled in the United States

Could ordering a pizza threaten your family's safety?

The National Judicial College at 60

Should Peremptory Challenges Get The Ax?

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Season 5

The Case For Veterans Treatment Courts

Episodes

Special Report: Does bail reform need reform?

What's the matter with Kansas?

Special Report: ABA Task Force Calls For More Plea Bargaining Oversight, Transparency

Fleeing from the Taliban - How to help Afghan judges resettled in the United States

Could ordering a pizza threaten your family's safety?

The National Judicial College at 60

Should Peremptory Challenges Get The Ax?

Gavel Talks

The ABA Podcast Hub

ABA Resources

The ABA

Connect