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—like 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 "no cash bail" policies are backfiring—and 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's 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—or worry it's gone too far—this episode gives you the context, history, and real-world stories needed to understand what's actually at stake.

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Resources:

• Visit Ken's 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.