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Bail in the Midwest explores the integral role of bail in the criminal justice system. With its roots dating back hundreds of years, bail allows individuals charged with a crime to be free pending trial, while simultaneously ensuring public safety. However, efforts to reform the bail system have escalated across the country in recent years, with calls from advocates to reduce or even eliminate the incarceration of individuals charged with a crime. With violent crime on the rise, it has become apparent that the new laws put into place are not always effective. In each episode, we discuss the many challenges involving criminal justice reform, as lawmakers seek viable solutions.
Bail in the Midwest is hosted by Shane Rolf, Executive Vice-President of the Kansas Bail Agents Association. David Stuckman, President of the Professional Bail Agents of the United States is Executive Producer of the podcast.
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Recent Episodes
Bail in the Midwest, SPECIAL EDITION! The High Cost of Cashless Bail
In this solo episode, host Shane Rolf examines the growing use of “cashless bail” and how these policies often lead to preventable tragedies. Drawing on recent high-profile cases from North Carolina,…
Bail in the Midwest, Tracey Halley-Terrell, President of the Oklahoma Bondsman Association
Join host Shane Rolf and his guest, Tracey Halley-Terrell, President of the Oklahoma Bondsman Association.Shane and Tracey discuss bail in Oklahoma, charitable bail funds and the growing issue of…
Bail in the Midwest Podcast, Mike Morrison, President, Mississippi Bail Agents Association
Join host Shane Rolf and guest Mike Morrison, President of the Mississippi Bail Agents Association and owner of Mike Morrison Bail Bonding. Mr. Morrison discusses the challenges and inconsistencies…
Bail in the Midwest, Patricia Wenskunas, Founder and CEO - Crime Survivors, Inc.
Join host Shane Rolf and his guest, Patricia Wenskunas, survivor of a violent crime and Founder and CEO of Crime Survivors, Inc.Shane and Patricia discuss her work with her organization, Crime…
Bail in the Midwest, Michael Woody, North Carolina Chairman, National Association of Bail Agents
Join host Shane Rolf and guest Michael Woody, Owner of 828 Bail Bonds. Mr. Woody serves as the North Carolina Chairman of the National Association of Bail Agents, in addition to being a board member…
Bail in the Midwest, David Kain, Police Instructor, Georgia
Join host Shane Rolf and his guest, David Kain, who is a police instructor in Georgia.Kain sheds a little bit on the real world of bail enforcement and how those in the bail industry can avoid…
Bail in the Midwest, Brenda Dietzman, Motivational Speaker & Ret Sedgwick County Undersheriff
Join host Shane Rolf and his guest, Brenda Dietzman, motivational speaker and former Sedgwick County Undersheriff in Kansas.Brenda received at least a dozen notable awards while in law enforcement.…
Bail in the Midwest, Eric Granof, Vice President of Corporate Communications, AIA Surety
Join host Shane Rolf and his guest, Eric Granof, Vice President of Corporate Communications at AIA Surety.Shane and Eric have an in-depth discussion on bail reform and criminal justice issues,…
Bail in The Midwest, Lewis Garrison, Director of Bail, Oklahoma Insurance Department
Join host Shane Rolf and his guest, Lewis Garrison, who is Director of Bail at the Oklahoma Insurance Department.Shane interviews Lewis Garrison, the director of bail for the Oklahoma Insurance…
Bail in the Midwest, Larry Newman, Missouri Bail Bondsman
Join host Shane Rolf and his guest, Larry Newman, a Missouri bail bondsman. Larry Newman is the President of the Missouri Alliance of Professional Bail Bond Agents (MAP-BBA) and a long-time bail…
Bail in the Midwest, Nicole Martinez, Colorado Bail Bondsmen
Join host Shane Rolf and his guest, Nicole Martinez, Colorado bail bondsmen and President of the Colorado Association of Professional Sureties. Ms. Martinez's company, 5280 Bail Bonds, was just named…
Bail in the Midwest, Tad Nelson, Criminal Defense Attorney and Lawyer Scientist
Join host Shane Rolf and his guest, Tad Nelson, criminal defense attorney and lawyer scientist as they discuss the intricacies of handling defendants.Nelson uses cutting-edge forensic science to…
Bail in the Midwest, Captain Jose "Pepi" Granado (Retired), Homicide Detective & Author
Join host Shane Rolf and his guest, Captain Jose "Pepi" Granado (Retired), homicide detective and author.Granado is a 35-year veteran of law enforcement, much of which was spent as a homicide…
Bail in the Midwest, Jeff Barton, Missouri bail bondsman and bail enforcement Agent
Join host Shane Rolf and his guest, Jeff Barton, who a bail bondsman and bail enforcement agent in Missouri.Shane and Jeff discuss one of the biggest recent bounty hunter cases that has been brought…
Bail in the Midwest, Alex Tabarrok, Economist and Professor at George Mason University
Join host Shane Rolf and his guest, Dr. Alex Tabarrok, who is the Director of the Center for Study of Public Choice, The Bartley J. Madden Chair in Economics at the Mercatus Center which is a part of…
Bail in the Midwest, Mike Whitlock, Executive Vice President & Partner of American Surety Company
Join host Shane Rolf and his guest, Mike Whitlock, Executive Vice President and Partner of American Surety Company. Mr. Whitlock provides a look at what’s going on with criminal justice in Illinois,…
Bail in the Midwest, John Looney, President of the Montana Bail Agents Association
Join host Shane Rolf and his guest, John Looney, the President of the Montana Bail Agents Association, who is presently running for a seat in the Montana House of Representatives. Mr. Looney…
Bail in the Midwest, Kirk Shaw, New Jersey Bail Agent
Join host Shane Rolf and his guest, Kirk Shaw, a New Jersey bail bondsman and the author of the book, “Make America Safe: A Bail Bondsman's Story.” Mr. Shaw offers a very personal insider’s look at…
Bail in the Midwest, Scott Jones, Co-Founder, One Brother One Sister
Join host Shane Rolf and his guest, Scott Jones, co-founder of One Brother One Sister. The non-profit program offers courses on how to deal with addiction and mental health issues within communities,…
Bail in the Midwest, Jennifer Coffindaffer, Retired FBI Special Agent
Join host Shane Rolf and his guest, Jennifer Coffindaffer, Retired FBI Special Agent and host of the popular true crime podcast, "Break the Case with Jen Coffindaffer FBI." As true crime continues to…
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Bail in the Midwest has published 47 episodes since April 2022, covering topics in Government, News.
Bail in the Midwest is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 57m.
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