A pilot program in San Francisco is testing whether paying jurors a daily stipend helps increase the economic and racial diversity of jury pools. Last week preliminary findings by the city’s Financial Justice Project showed some promise. Brian talks with Yolanda Jackson, the Executive Director and General Counsel of the Bar Association of San Francisco.

<p>A pilot program in San Francisco is testing whether paying jurors a daily stipend helps increase the economic and racial diversity of jury pools. Last week preliminary findings by the city’s Financial Justice Project showed some promise. Brian talks with Yolanda Jackson, the Executive Director and General Counsel of the Bar Association of San Francisco.</p>

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<p>KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.</p>

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