Before rounding out her reporting on the correspondent's dinner, Maggie welcomes Kent Lovern, Chief Deputy District Attorney for Milwaukee County and a hopeful for the District Attorney seat. Lovern shares his extensive experience and insights on the significant challenges and evolutions within Wisconsin’s legal system. The conversation dives deep into the impacts of the COVID pandemic on legal proceedings, highlighting the crucial shortages in defense attorneys and the profound effects these have on case backlogs and court processes. Moreover, the duo sheds light on the nuanced complexities of cash bail reforms in Wisconsin, discussing how recent legislative changes are reshaping the landscape for better or worse.