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This award-winning podcast documents how locals are addressing the role of jails in their backyards. Reporters travel around the country and hear from people directly impacted by their encounter with jails and to chronicle the progress ground-up efforts have made in diversion, bail reform, recidivis…

Lantigua Williams & Co.


    • Nov 4, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 28m AVG DURATION
    • 75 EPISODES

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    The 70 Million podcast is an incredibly informative and insightful show that delves into the intricacies of the criminal justice system. The host, Lantiqua Williams, handles each story with great delicacy and empathy, providing listeners with a deeper understanding of the issues at hand. The podcast covers a wide range of topics, from the inhumanity experienced by those within the system to the efforts made by reformers and crusaders to bring about change. Each episode is thought-provoking and often emotional, evoking strong reactions from its audience.

    One of the best aspects of The 70 Million podcast is its ability to shed light on often overlooked stories and perspectives within the criminal justice system. Through thorough research and compelling storytelling, the show brings attention to important issues that need to be addressed. Listeners are given a platform to hear firsthand accounts from individuals who have experienced injustice and inhumanity, allowing for a greater level of empathy and understanding. Furthermore, the coverage of reformers and crusaders provides hope for change within an otherwise bleak landscape.

    However, one aspect that could be seen as a weakness of this podcast is its tendency to focus more on personal narratives rather than presenting a balanced view of certain issues. While these narratives are undoubtedly powerful in creating an emotional connection with listeners, it may leave some feeling as though they only receive one side of the story. Additionally, there may be instances where alternative perspectives or counterarguments are not fully explored or presented.

    In conclusion, The 70 Million podcast is an important and captivating series that seeks to uncover the truth behind America's criminal justice system. It effectively highlights both the injustices faced by individuals within the system as well as the efforts being made towards reform. Despite some potential limitations in terms of presenting multiple viewpoints, this podcast succeeds in bringing attention to crucial issues while fostering empathy and understanding among its listeners.



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    ICE Chief of Staff Michael Lumpkin Speaks on the Record About Conditions Inside Detention Centers, the Treatment of LGBTQ+ Detainees, and More

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 21:01


    In our final episode of the series on ICE and gender, series co-editor Fernanda Santos interviews ICE Chief of Staff Michael Lumpkin to talk about ICE's mission, what some see as strategic pitfalls, the treatment of trans migrants at detention centers, and the challenges and limitations of an overloaded system. Find an annotated transcript at our website here. Find more information—including transcripts and resource guides—visit 70MillionPod.com (Here). Follow @70MillionPod.

    Why Transgender Immigrants Don't Need Allies, They Need Accomplices

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 29:55


    Transgender migrants seeking asylum in the U.S. experience higher rates of sexual, physical, and emotional mistreatment while in ICE detention. In this roundtable, moderated by series creator Juleyka Lantigua, a trans immigration lawyer and a researcher expand on how ICE policies and procedures harm trans immigrants. They also make the case for not merely being ‘an ally' but becoming ‘an accomplice' in the fight for trans immigrants' rights. Find an annotated transcript at our website here. Find more information—including transcripts and resource guides—visit 70MillionPod.com (Here). Follow @70MillionPod.

    Angel Island, and Why the U.S. Has Historically Used Islands to Isolate, Process, and Deter Immigrants

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 30:26


    We take a deeper look at the creation and enduring legacy of the country's first detention center, Angel Island, and examine how the past reflects the complexities of today's immigration matrix. Reporter Andrea Gutierrez visits Angel Island and hears from a Chinese descendant whose ancestor fought against her deportation in the 1920's. Find an annotated transcript at our website here. Find more information—including transcripts and resource guides—visit 70MillionPod.com (Here). Follow @70MillionPod.

    Mothers Seeking Asylum Face Much More Than Documentation Challenges

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 32:57


    Many make the dangerous trek across South and Central America to arrive at the U.S. border to seek asylum and safely. But for some mothers, reaching the country is where their hardships begin. Reporter Inés Rénique connects with two immigrant mothers in NYC whose journeys only intensified as they sacrifice and work to support their families after arriving in the U.S. Find an annotated transcript at our website here. Find more information—including transcripts and resource guides—visit 70MillionPod.com (Here). Follow @70MillionPod.

    This Wyoming Lawyer Is Creating a Legal Safety Net for Asylum Seekers

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 31:25


    In states with large immigrant populations, it's easy to find an immigration lawyer. But in Wyoming, attorney Rosie Reed's nonprofit firm, the Wyoming Immigrant Advocacy Project, is a pioneer. Reporter Héctor Alejandro Arzate sees firsthand how Rosie's work changes lives. Find an annotated transcript at our website here. Find more information—including transcripts and resource guides—visit 70MillionPod.com (Here). Follow @70MillionPod.

    Accusations and Denials About the Treatment of Trans Migrants in ICE Custody, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 17:41


    Vicky, a trans migrant from Honduras who came to the US seeking asylum, was placed in an ICE detention center set up to support LGBTQ+ detainees. But she says the so-called “trans pod” only added to her isolation, anxiety, and the dehumanization she felt. At the Louisiana ICE Detention Center she says she experienced civil rights violations. Vicky Reporter Emilce Quiroz has part two of this story. Find an annotated transcript at our website here. Find more information—including transcripts and resource guides—visit 70MillionPod.com (Here). Follow @70MillionPod.

    Accusations and Denials About the Treatment of Trans Migrants in ICE Custody, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 23:22


    Detainees at ICE detention centers have long reported a lack of basic necessities, like edible food and potable water—but for transgender migrants, something as basic as physical safety can seem questionable. Vicky, a trans woman from Honduras, shares her story. Facing harassment after being housed with male detainees, she was placed in “isolation”—a.k.a., solitary confinement—for 23 hours a day. Undeterred, she continues her fight for asylum. Reporter Emilce Quiroz reports this two-part episode. Find an annotated transcript at our website here. Find more information—including transcripts and resource guides—visit 70MillionPod.com (Here). Follow @70MillionPod.

    Why These Afghan Women Had to Re-Learn to Be Mothers as Refugees in the US

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 31:08


    Moving to the US as an immigrant from another country can sometimes take years. But in 2021, after the US's disastrous exit from Afghanistan, many Afghans' safety and futures were upended overnight, leaving some with no choice but to abandon their homes in a rushed exodus. Reporter Adreanna Rodriguez has the story of two women who find themselves entangled in an overburdened system while adapting to becoming mothers in a country where everything is an unknown. Find a resource guide and annotated transcript at our website here. Find more information—including transcripts and resource guides—visit 70MillionPod.com (Here). Follow @70MillionPod.

    Migrants Risk Their Lives During Hunger Strikes Inside ICE Detention, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 29:09


    In California, force-feeding detainees on hunger strike is illegal, but in Texas it's legal. In part two of this mini-series, investigative reporter Jesse Alejandro Cottrell speaks with a former ICE detainee about the conditions inside ICE detention, the hunger strike he led, and the legality and morality of force-feeding strikers. Find an annotated transcript at our website here. Find more information—including transcripts and resource guides—visit 70MillionPod.com (Here). Follow @70MillionPod.

    Migrants Risk Their Lives During Hunger Strikes Inside ICE Detention, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 26:08


    When some detainees complained about the lack of basic safety, health and medical necessities inside some ICE detention centers, they said they faced punitive retribution—including solitary confinement. In this two-part episode, investigative reporter Jesse Alejandro Cottrell talks to detainees in custody and on the outside about why and how they organized hunger strikes–and the consequences that followed. Find an annotated transcript at our website here. Find more information—including transcripts and resource guides—visit 70MillionPod.com (Here). Follow @70MillionPod.

    70 Million Investigates: ICE x Gender

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 2:00


    In the sixth season of our Peabody Award-nominated series, we look at what happens at the intersection of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and detainees across the gender spectrum. We investigate the myriad ways ICE is failing to address the safety and legal rights of those in custody, and how their gender identity may influence that. Find more information—including transcripts and resource guides—visit 70MillionPod.com (Here). Follow @70MillionPod.

    Introducing Still Paying the Price: Reparations in Real Terms

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2023 3:50


    The newest narrative podcast from LWC Studios is out now! “Still Paying the Price: Reparations in Real Terms” is a 14-part series exploring how reparations should be paid and to whom. This podcast is meant to be enjoyed in an order that makes the most sense for our listeners. You can begin by listening to this episode or wherever you find your podcasts–-and start your own reparations exploration.For more information, all episodes, and transcripts visit StillPayingThePricePod.com.Original score by Kojin Tashiro. Cover art: "Gemini" by Fitgi Saint-Louis.This series was funded by a grant from The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation.

    What's the Public's Role in Upholding a Broken Criminal Justice System?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2022 28:51


    Currently, over 7 million people are under some form of carceral supervision in the United States–from custody to bail to probation. For our final episode, 70 Million reporter Mark Betancourt moderates a conversation about the role we, the public, play in creating and sustaining the matrix of incarceration as it exists today. He's joined by Cornell professor Peter K. Enns, author of the book Incarceration Nation: How the United States Became the Most Punitive Democracy in the World, and Insha Rahman, Vice President of advocacy and partnerships at the Vera Institute.Find a resource guide and annotated transcript at our website here.

    How Those Drowning in Carceral Debt Are Lining Others' Pockets

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2022 44:19


    The commercial bail bond industry is privatized, consolidated – and estimated to be worth $2.4 billion dollars. People arrested in a state like California, the most expensive place to post bail, often end up in cycles of carceral debt that derail their lives. Reporter Sonia Paul follows one woman's story – and talks to the organizers, politicians, and experts advocating for bail reform.Find a resource guide and annotated transcript at our website here.

    Why Policing Our Schools Backfires

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2022 34:52


    School resource officers are often called upon in middle and high schools to help with routine discipline. But for many children, especially those with disabilities, a law enforcement response to their behavior can lead to the school-to-prison pipeline. Reporter Claire McInerny tells one family's story in Texas.Find a resource guide and annotated transcript at our website here.

    How Jailhouse Informants Rig the Justice System

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2022 34:36


    For four decades, testimony from jailhouse informants has been the source of public scandal in criminal cases across the U.S. Research shows juries find these witnesses credible, even when they know informants benefit from their cooperation with prosecutors. The impact of this practice is hard to calculate. Reporter Rhana Natour looks at critical cases in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and California, to shed light on the issue.Find a resource guide and annotated transcript at our website here.

    Punished and Persecuted for Being Unhoused, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2022 41:30


    During the Covid-19 pandemic, the city of Los Angeles moved thousands of unhoused people into hotel rooms. The program, called Project Roomkey, was a temporary safety net during the national health emergency. But participants soon nicknamed it “Project No Key” because they felt more incarcerated than housed. Reporter Mark Betancourt chronicles their experience in part two of our series on how homelessness is criminalized. Find a resource guide and annotated transcript at our website here.

    Punished and Persecuted for Being Unhoused, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2022 47:59


    In Los Angeles, thousands of people who live outside have to navigate the insecurities caused by homelessness, the ire of housed neighbors, and the city penalizing them for their circumstances. In one park, months of efforts to remove unhoused people culminated in a showdown with police. Reporter Mark Betancourt investigates in this episode, part one of a two-part series about the criminalization of homelessness.Find a resource guide and annotated transcript at our website here.

    Grand Juries, the Black Box of Justice Reform?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2022 42:22


    Grand juries are supposed to safeguard against the government charging people with a crime when it lacks sufficient evidence. But because prosecutors control what happens in grand jury proceedings, they almost always get an indictment. That is, unless the accused is a police officer. Reporter Mark Betancourt explores a case of police brutality in Dallas that evaporated after going before a grand jury.Find a resource guide and annotated transcript at our website here.

    Highway Robbery: How a Small-town Traffic Trap Became a Legal Black Hole

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 44:48


    In Brookside, Alabama, an eager new police chief, unsuspecting motorists, and a state-mandated loophole converged to create a nightmare for local residents—and generate piles of cash for the local government. Reporter Rhana Natour has the story.Find a resource guide and annotated transcript at our website here.

    How Guilty Pleas Fastrack and Derail Justice

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 40:37


    The US Constitution guarantees a right to trial to anyone accused of a crime, but less than 3 percent of criminal defendants get a trial. Instead, they're regularly cornered into pleading guilty, sometimes admitting to a crime they didn't commit. Reporter Mark Betancourt retraces one innocent man's legal ordeal to explain why this happens. Find a resource guide and annotated transcript at our website here.

    They're Running for Office to Change the Criminal (Injustice) System

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2022 42:50


    Weeks before the 2022 midterm elections, 70 Million creator and executive producer Juleyka Lantigua digs into the subject of criminal justice reform with three candidates from different parts of the country: Maxwell Alejandro Frost, Carolyn “Jiyoung” Park, and Durham County District Attorney, Satana DeBerry. All three spotlight inequities in policing and the courts, and call out areas in need of serious reform in the criminal justice system.Find a resource guide and annotated transcript at our website here.

    Our Final Season Launches October 24!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2022 2:37


    Looking back over five seasons, we're so thankful to you, our listeners, for believing in this work, for sharing the episodes, and for including our reporting in your own work. Season 5 builds on the legacy of this Peabody Award-nominated podcast with fresh in-depth reporting and our characteristic rich narrative storytelling. This time we start with a thesis: the entire criminal justice system is rigged, top to bottom. Each episode goes deep into how local, regional, state and federal players tilt the scales of justice to benefit the powerful and suppress the powerless. Find more information—including transcripts and resource guides—and catch up on our past four seasons here.

    When a State Treats Drug Addiction Like a Health Issue, Not a Crime

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 35:25


    A year ago, Oregon became the first state to decriminalize drug possession. The goal is to reverse some of the negative impacts of the War on Drugs by approaching drug use from a health-centered basis. We visit an addiction and recovery center in Portland that's gearing up for what they hope will be an influx of people seeking treatment. Reported by Cecilia Brown.Find a resource guide and annotated transcript at our website here.

    When “Bail Reform” Isn't

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 27:24


    Texas conservative lawmakers and bail reform advocates have long debated what bail reform can look like for those who cannot afford to bail themselves out of jail. Journalist Andrea Henderson looks closely at a new bail law some activists consider a setback. Find a resource guide and annotated transcript at our website here.

    Taking Mental Health Crises Out of Police Hands

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 34:39


    Police encounters during a mental health crisis have a greater chance of turning deadly if you're Black. New response mechanisms bypass law enforcement and result in helpful interventions. Reporter Jeneé Darden looks at how folks in Northern California are trying to reimagine crisis response services. Find a resource guide and annotated transcript on our website here.

    Forget Reform, They Want Abolition

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 27:05


    Many organizers in St. Louis have given up on reforming the criminal legal system. Now, they're working to abolish it. And they're starting with the closure of one notorious jail. To reach their goal, they've decided to get involved in electoral politics. Reporter Chad Davis takes a look at what happens when you go from agitating from the outside to working with those in power. Co-reported with Carolina Hidalgo.Find a resource guide and annotated transcript at our website here.

    An Effort to Hold Prosecutors Accountable

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 32:10


    A legal matrix that incentivizes criminal convictions can motivate unethical prosecutors to bend or break the rules. In New York, a group of law professors is trying to curb that by pushing the system to discipline its own. Reported by Nina Sparling.Find a resource guide and annotated transcript at our website here.

    We Went Back to See How These Reforms Worked

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2021 38:10


    We wanted to see what has happened since we first reported on mental health interventions for arrestees in Miami, how the "bond angels" save lives in New Orleans, and what the digital police surveillance network called Project Greenlight has meant for Detroit. Reported by Danny Rivero, Eve Abrams and Sonia Paul. Find a resource guide and annotated transcript at our website here.

    Why COVID-19 Goes from Jails to Communities

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2021 36:04


    This special roundtable of experts looks at how policing and incarceration practices are impacting COVID-19 rates in BIPOC communities around the country. Because being jailed means an increased risk of getting COVID-19, those released might unknowingly bring the virus home, putting their loved ones and communities at risk. Our editor, Jen Chien, moderates the conversation with Nicole Lewis, senior editor of the jurisprudence section at Slate Magazine, Eric Reinhart, medical anthropologist, psychoanalyst and resident physician at Northwestern University, and Alicia Virani, former public defender and current professor at UCLA School of Law. Produced by Lisa Bartfai.Find a resource guide and annotated transcript at our website here.

    How Black Women Are Rightfully “Taking Seats at the Table”

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2021 29:37


    Nearly one in two Black women in the US have a loved one who has been impacted by our carceral system. Many become de facto civilian experts as a result. Some rise to lead as outside catalysts for change. And now, scores of Black women are joining the ranks—as officers of the court, police, judges—to manage and advance a system that has had such an outsized impact on their lives. Reported by Pamela Kirkland.Find a resource guide and annotated transcript at our website here.

    Curing “Petty, Everyday Injustice” in Cook County

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 36:22


    The saying goes that “justice delayed is justice denied.” One part of Illinois' judicial system has had an outsized role in delaying justice for decades: the Cook County Clerk of the Circuit Court. Home to Chicago, Cook County's court system is massive, with more than a dozen courthouses generating millions of records. And in the records disarray, residents were mired in years-long delays that cost them time and opportunities. Reported by Mark Betancourt.Find a resource guide and annotated transcript at our website here. 

    Where Juvenile Detention Looks More Like Teens Hanging Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2021 28:36


    There's a place in rural St. Johns, Arizona, where teens who have encounters with officers of the law can play pool, make music, and get mentored instead of going to jail. It's called The Loft, and it's the brainchild of a judge who wanted to save the county hundreds of millions of dollars and divert young people towards the support many were not getting at home. Reported by Ruxandra Guidi.Find a resource guide and annotated transcript at our website here. 

    Season 4 Launches September 13!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021 2:15


    Peabody Award-nominated  podcast 70 Million is coming back for our fourth season! Join us for more in-depth reporting and rich narrative storytelling from communities impacted by the carceral complex. We'll bring you updates from previous seasons and new dispatches from the frontlines of criminal legal system reform.  First episode launches September 13, 2021.Find more information—including transcripts and resource guides—and catch up on our past three seasons here.

    Where the COVID-19 Pandemic Might Finally Ignite Change in the Bail Bonds System

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2020 35:58


    When jails across the country began releasing thousands of people amid the COVID-19 outbreak earlier this year, and mass demonstrations against police brutality brought millions out of their homes, criminal reform advocates wondered if they'd finally see significant and lasting reform. Journalist Renata Sago reports on two Florida jails that are having very different responses to the possibility of change.Sign up for our newsletter today. 

    TRAILER: Future Hindsight!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 2:59


    Our friends at Future Hindsight just launched Season 12!  Future Hindsight is a weekly podcast that aims to spark civic engagement through in-depth conversations with citizen changemakers. Season 12 is full of thought-provoking, visionary and practical ideas that help us reimagine our future in a post pandemic and post Trump world. It covers everything from needing to be civically engaged all the time––which is to say in between elections––to education, policing our communities, and having the courage to think big when it comes to rebuilding our economy. Every episode of Future Hindsight explores how each one of us has the power to shape our society and fulfill our shared civic responsibility. +Subscribe to Future Hindsight on Apple Podcast+Visit Future Hindsight's website.

    Where Housing, Not Jails, Is the Answer to Homelessness

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 40:52


    In California, so-called quality of life laws criminalize panhandling, living in cars, and blocking sidewalks. Reporter Sarah McClure chronicles how arresting homeless individuals entangles them in a cycle of poverty and incarceration—and how three groups are breaking the cycle.This episode talks about some troubling details, which involve gun violence. Some listeners may find it disturbing. Sign up for our newsletter today. 

    On Tribal Land, Banishment, Rehabilitation and Re-entry Add Up to Justice

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 36:32


    In Alaska, rising violent crime and substance abuse across the state have also increased incarceration rates among Native Americans. Making use of their legal sovereignty, some Alaska Native leaders issue “blue tickets,” documents that sentence offenders to legal expulsion. Journalist Emily Schwing reports on the consequences and cultural impact of banishment from Toksook Bay.Special thanks to Vanessa Lincoln for simultaneous interpretation and transcription for this episode.

    Where Hep C Remains Untreated for Those in Custody

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 33:47


    Sean Wesley knew he had Hepatitis C when he started serving his prison sentence in Louisiana, and spent years trying to get treatment. Despite an innovative arrangement between a drug manufacturer and the state's Department of Corrections, he was transferred from facility to facility, and even finished his sentence, without ever receiving proper care. Reporter Alexander Charles Adams looks into why.

    No Longer Waiting for Top-Down Reform

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 31:06


    Over the past few years, voters across the U.S.have elected prosecutors who promised to implement much-needed criminal justice reforms, from decriminalizing marijuana to ending cash bail. Journalist Ruxandra Guidi revisits her reporting on the election of a new prosecutor in Houston two years ago, and chronicles how activists, relatives of incarcerated people, and local residents are changing strategies and pushing for reform.Sign up for our newsletter today. 

    TRAILER: Say Their Name!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 3:00


    From DCP Entertainment, "Say Their Name" is a documentary series that focuses on the assault and killing of unarmed Black people by police and in ‘Stand Your Ground’ states. It highlights incidents throughout the United States, memorializing these individuals through the words of the people that knew them best and helping us understand the aftermath for their families and communities, long after the headlines and hashtags have moved on.+Subscribe to Say Their Name on Apple Podcasts.+Visit the Say Their Name website to learn more about their crowdfunding campaign and the Say Their Name Memorial Fund.

    A Special Court Keeping Native Americans Out of Jail

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 35:22


    Kirsten made her way out of jail and addiction with the help of a special court on the Penobscot Nation reservation in Maine. There, culture and justice work together to bypass traditional punitive measures for more restorative ones. Reporter Lisa Bartfai visits the Healing to Wellness Court to see how it all works.Sign up for our newsletter today. 

    How the Asylum Process Became Another Carceral Matrix

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 45:32


    The Trump administration has issued numerous policies to systematically dismantle asylum as a legal right. They're also locking up asylum seekers for months or years, until they either win their case, are returned to their home countries, or self deport. Reporters Valeria Fernández and Jude Joffe-Block follow two asylum seekers as they endure detention, legal cases, and family separation in the US, where they sought refuge.Thank you to Maria and Ansly for sharing their stories with us.  This episode discusses troubling details, involving violence. Some listeners may find it disturbing.  

    Why Detroit Might Be the True Test of Whether More Cameras Make Cities Safer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 40:10


    Reporter Sonia Paul takes us to Detroit, where 80% of residents are Black, and examines the tools, models and methods changing the nature of policing in the city — from the rise of live-streamed surveillance to facial recognition technology. She investigates their impact on residents, and implications for overpoliced communities of color across the country.

    Voting from Jail Is a Right, and Now a Reality in Chicago

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 40:03


    A year ago, Illinois passed a law requiring all jails to ensure that pre-trial detainees have an opportunity to vote. Chicago’s Cook County Jail was turned into a polling place during the 2019 primaries. Sheriff Tom Dart is an enthusiastic supporter of the program. And advocates like Amani Sawari are working to ensure voters in custody are informed and prepared to vote in the upcoming election. Pamela Kirkland reports.

    COVID-19 Makes Deciding Who Gets Out of Jail Urgent

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 36:40


    James Howard III was arrested this spring and sent to Chicago’s Cook County Jail a few weeks into the state's coronavirus lockdown. Crowded, unsanitary, and with little means of social distancing, the single-site jail experienced a rapid outbreak of COVID-19. Mark Betancourt reports on the unprecedented steps officials took to control the outbreak, and the urgent attempts of families to keep their loved ones safe.

    TRAILER: Driving The Green Book!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2020 4:50


    We produced something beautiful for Macmillan Podcasts!! Introducing Driving the Green Book, a ten-part documentary series premiering September 15. Follow award-winning BBC broadcaster Alvin Hall as he retraces many of the locations featured in the historic travel guide. From Detroit to New Orleans, Hall takes us on an immersive audio journey, collecting powerful, personal testimony about how Black Americans used the Green Book to travel with dignity during the height of segregation. New episodes every Tuesday. Subscribe today! +Subscribe to Driving the Green Book on Apple Podcasts.+Visit the the Driving the Green Book website to explore the Apple maps guides to the show, music playlists, transcripts and more.

    Season 3 Starts Sept. 14!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 2:31


    We're back! Now as an award-winning and Peabody Award nominated podcast. Thank you for listening and sharing us. For two years we've documented criminal justice reform—one jail and one story at a time. In season 3, we travel the country exploring how our changing reality is impacting those in custody and the policies that keep them there. We're going to dig deeper, from the spread of COVID-19 in jails, to police depending on private companies that offer new surveillance and facial recognition technology, to efforts at making voting from jail feasible.  Visit 70MillionPod.com for annotated transcripts, tool kits, and more resources. Editors: Phyllis Fletcher and Laura FlynnLead Producer and Sound Designer: Cedric WilsonHost: Mitzi MillerAssistant Producer: Emma ForbesManaging Producer: Virginia LoraLead Fact-checker: Sarah McClureContributor Fact-checker: Ryan KatzResource Guide Writer: Laura TillmanPhoto Editor: Michelle BakerMarketing Lead: Leslie DatsisCreator & Executive Producer: Juleyka Lantigua-Williams70 Million is made possible by a grant from the Safety and Justice Challenge at The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation.

    Thank you dear listeners!!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2020 2:03


    A heartfelt thanks to listeners from our creator and executive producer as we celebrate our Peabody Awards nomination for season 2.

    Civic Engagement, Social Distancing, and Democracy Reform

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2020 37:25


    Host: Richard Davies, Co-host, How Do We Fix It? @DaviesNowGuests:Mila Atmos, Host, Future Hindsight@milaatmosJuleyka Lantigua-Williams, Founder and CEO of Lantigua-Williams and Co., Creator and Executive Producer, 70 Million@JuleykaLantiguaCarah Ong-Whaley, Associate Director at James Madison Center for Civic Engagement at James Madison University, Co-host, Democracy Matters@CarahOngLee Drutman, Senior Fellow at New America, Co-host, Politics in Question@leedrutman

    Bonus: COVID-19 and Democracy with The Democracy Group

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2020 54:29


    For more information about The Democracy Group podcast network, visit democracygroup.org Thank you to Democracy Group Network Manager Katie DeFiore for producing this episode!Host: Jenna Spinelle, Communications Specialist at the McCourtney Institute for Democracy; Host, Democracy Works. @JennaSpinelleGuests: Luke Knittig, Senior Director of Communications at the McCain Institute; Host, In The Arena. @LukeKnittig / Jeremi Suri, Mack Brown Distinguished Professor in the LBJ School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas Austin; Host, This is Democracy. @JeremiSuri / Rachel Tausenfreund, Editorial Director at the German Marshall Fund of the United States; Host, Out of Order. @thousandfriend / Weston Wamp, Senior Political Strategist and Consultant at Issue One; Host, Swamp Stories. @westonwamp

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