More Stores Going Cashless, State Supreme Court Debate, Connecticut Ruling Paves The Way For Lawsuit Against Gunmakers

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The Connecticut Supreme Court has cleared the way for a lawsuit targeting companies that manufactured and sold the semiautomatic rifle used in the Sandy Hook shooting. We talk with a gun policy expert about the history of similar lawsuits and what could happen going forward. We also discuss the rise in stores refusing cash payment and we recap Friday’s debate for Wisconsin Supreme Court justice.

Featured in this Show

  • Should Governments Ban Stores From Refusing Cash?

    Stores that refuse cash say they operate more efficiently and that their workers are safer than those that accept currency. Critics say they’re worried about people who don’t carry credit or debit cards. We discuss Philadelphia becoming the first city to pass a ban on cashless retailers and the pressures on businesses to go cash-free.

  • Analyzing The First Debate For Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice

    The two candidates for state Supreme Court justice met in their first debate last Friday. We recap what judges Brian Hagedorn and Lisa Neubauer had to say and evaluate where the race stands two weeks before Election Day.

  • Connecticut Supreme Court Ruling Means Lawsuit Against Gunmakers Moves Forward

    A ruling delivered by the Connecticut Supreme Court could mean major change for the firearms industry. The ruling will allow a lawsuit against the companies that manufactured and sold the semiautomatic rifle used in the Sandy Hook shooting to move forward. We talk with a gun policy expert about similar lawsuits we’ve seen in the past and what change this could mean if it moves forward.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Bill Martens Producer
  • Natalie Guyette Producer
  • Scott Calvert Guest
  • Shawn Johnson Guest
  • Harry Wilson Guest