For several months, independent producer Eve Abrams, of Unprisoned, and WWNO news director Eve Troeh have been learning about and reporting on funding for public defense, and a drastic measure taken by the Orleans Parish Chief Public Defender this year.
The result: an hour-long collaboration with Reveal, from the Center for Investigative Reporting and PRX.
Listen here to "If You Can't Afford a Lawyer."
Or catch it on 89.9 WWNO Thursday, December 8 at 8 p.m. or Friday, December 9 at 1 p.m.