Bail Hearing Rights ~ "A Path Appears" ~ "Friendly Grandparent Syndrome" ~ Horticulturist Ron Smith

Should indigent defendants be provided with an attorney for initial bail hearings? A new report from The Constitution Project says providing legal assistance is not only essential to fairness and due process, it would also save taxpayer money. Joining us for a discussion of the issue is defense attorney Monty Mertz. ~~~ Prairie Public will host film screenings and discussions about human trafficking this week. Here’ to tell us about this opportunity to see the film “A Path Appears” is Shaina Winning of the Prairie Public Education Department. ~~~ True Link Financial seeks to provide fraud protection for vulnerable seniors. They recently conducted research that found a link between extremely friendly seniors and their vulnerability to fraud. They call it “Friendly Grandparent Syndrome.” Joining us is CEO Kai Stinchcombe. ~~~ It’s officially spring! Ron Smith stops by to answer a few lawn and garden questions. ~~~ Commentary from Bruce Berg: “Moderation.”