58 – National Group Aims to Stop Incarceration and Combat Economic Disparities in the Bail System
Megan Diebboll and Asia Johnson are Bail Disruptors who work with The Bail Project in Detroit. They interview candidates and provide up to $5,000 in bail to those who cannot afford it. Megan and Asia are working to end the bail system, which they believe is ineffective and discriminatory against poor Americans. In this episode… Read More
57- Right to Fair Trial? National Expert Exposes Serious Concerns in Courts All Across America
David Carroll is a nationally recognized expert in court system reform and the delivery of good counsel services. He works with the Sixth Amendment Center to ensure that people accused of crimes have access to adequate legal representation. In this episode of Open Mike, David tells Mike about the Michigan Justice system’s recent improvements after… Read More
56 – Candidate for Oakland County Prosecutor on Criminal Justice Reform, Wrongful Convictions & More
Karen McDonald is a new candidate running for Oakland Country Prosecutor in 2020 against the 12-year incumbent prosecutor, Jessica Cooper. She has experience working in the prosecutor’s office and as a judge in Oakland County Circuit Court. Karen is dedicated to reforming our criminal justice system and keeping Oakland County safe. On this episode of… Read More
55 – Michigan’s New No-Fault Auto Insurance Law – What Driver’s Should Know
Lawyer Marc Mendelson has worked at the Mike Morse Law Firm for 17 years. In this episode, Marc joins Mike to explain Michigan’s new No-Fault law that goes into effect in July 2020. They go over who the new law really benefits and why consumers are unlikely to receive the savings they were promised. Marc… Read More
54 – Law Professor Reveals the Problems with Our Justice System and Why Wrongful Convictions Happen
University of Michigan Law Professor Eve Primus is the founder and director of the school’s MDefenders- a group which educates aspiring public defenders. She is a highly acclaimed lawyer whose work has been cited by the US Supreme Court. Having worked with the Maryland Office of the Public Defender and written about structural reform in… Read MoreAre You An Uber or Lyft Driver or Passenger? Here’s What you Need to Know To Protect Yourself Legally
Whether you’re a rideshare driver or passenger and you’ve been in an accident, learn what to do to protect yourself and win your car accident lawsuit despite tricky insurance companies. Getting through a car accident lawsuit is no easy feat, and the last thing you want is to have regrets about what you should have… Read More
53 – Detroit Coalition Against Police Brutality’s Plan to Fix Unjust System
Director of the Detroit Coalition Against Police Brutality, Chris White, recently joined Mike and Kevin to discuss the recent protests around the country. Chris has been an activist for 36 years with several Detroit organizations. He also teaches classes on political science and business. Chris’ organization has recently been involved with advising Detroit protestors on… Read More
52 – Chris Hansen Returns with Updates on Onision, Dahvie Vanity, and What’s Next
Emmy award winning television journalist Chris Hansen has returned for his second appearance on Open Mike. Raised in Southeast Michigan, Chris is well known for his segment on Dateline NBC: To Catch a Predator. He has been continuing to give a voice to victims through his YouTube Channel called Have A Seat with Chris Hansen…. Read More






