Surviving The System

Support The Showpaypal.me/survivingthesystemCashapp : $SurvivingTheSystemVenmo : @SurvivingTheSystemContact Dave: https://survivingthesystem.orgFacebookTwitterAbout This Episode"At about 2 a.m. Saturday morning, October 23, 2010, outside the residence of Brandon Savage (street name "Ghostface") at 1843 North Harvard Avenue in Tulsa, Oklahoma, two people were shot." And so begins the story of how Channen Smith was dragged into a real life horror story that currently sees him incarcerated for Murder in the First degree, among others. Shelly Davis and Malcom McCullum, a social worker with a heart for justice and a reporter with a drive to find out the truth, have been working with Channen on his wrongful imprisonment to try and undo the wrongs done to this man. Today, they share their backgrounds and details about this case.

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Have you ever heard someone use the statement, or some variant of, "Well how come more people aren't talking about it?"Why don't more people expose what's going on in the government and in healthcare and in finance, etc? Easy answer - BECAUSE THEY'RE SCARED! Support The Showpaypal.me/survivingthesystemCashapp : $SurvivingTheSystemVenmo : @SurvivingTheSystemContact Dave: https://survivingthesystem.orgFacebookTwitterThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5810222/advertisement

If you've never heard the "5 Why's" theory, this is a great show for you. It's a tactic that helps you come to the root cause of an issue, by asking yourself "why" 5 times. The theory goes that by the time you answer the 5th "why," you should be at the root cause of whatever issue you're addressing (or at least close enough). So, I apply this theory to the system! Why? Why not, right?Support The Showpaypal.me/survivingthesystemCashapp : $SurvivingTheSystemVenmo : @SurvivingTheSystemContact Dave: https://survivingthesystem.orgFacebookTwitterThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5810222/advertisement

I was recently reminded of why I started trying to help individuals in re-entry with their housing challenges. Listen in for more to learn why it's such a big deal!Support The Showpaypal.me/survivingthesystemCashapp : $SurvivingTheSystemVenmo : @SurvivingTheSystemContact Dave: https://survivingthesystem.orgFacebookTwitterThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5810222/advertisement

Why is it that it seems a large segment of the population feels the need to constantly try and point out the things they see as "wrong" with those around them? Have you ever noticed that in your life? It's not everyone, but there are enough out there that I feel the need to address it. The people that feel the need to look down on anyone around them for not being exactly as they think you should be. You don't fit into their model of the world, and therefore you must be shunned.All I have to say is, don't let them get you! Support The Showpaypal.me/survivingthesystemCashapp : $SurvivingTheSystemVenmo : @SurvivingTheSystemContact Dave: https://survivingthesystem.orgFacebookTwitterThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5810222/advertisement

Duane Williams was tried and convicted in a case of 2 arson related deaths. However, there is ample evidence to believe he had nothing to do with the fire. I've had a chance to review a report recently done by an independent investigator, and to say that the facts blew my mind would be an understatement. Witness tampering, falsification of evidence, and on and on. If you like true crime stories, check this one out.***Names were redacted at the request of Mr. Williams***Contact Dave: https://survivingthesystem.orgFacebookTwitterThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5810222/advertisement

Have you read the 8th Amendment? Even if you have, do you know what it really means? Listen in for a more in depth discussion on this often overlooked Amendment.Contact Dave: https://survivingthesystem.orgFacebookTwitterThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5810222/advertisement

I was recently given information from a gentleman inside the NDCS who is trying to get someone, anyone, to listen to his plight. He was recently informed that the facility has decided that the judge was wrong when he passed his sentence, and they were just going to take care of that for him right now. No trial, no "due process," just a letter informing him it was done. Listen in for more details! Contact Dave: https://survivingthesystem.orgFacebookTwitter

We live in the age of technology. It's everywhere, whether we like it or not. While it does make our lives more efficient and provides opportunites we've never even dreamed of, it comes with a cost. All of these technologies generate frequencies, and non-stop exposure to these frequencies disrupts your body's natural abilities. I'd run down a list of all of the side effects, but here's the thing - we don't know the full list because there is very little reasearch being done into the harmful effects! Centropix is a company that has designed products that us cutting edge biotechnology to help shield your body from these harmful frequencies. Listen in to learn more.Centropix:Learn About CentropixContact Dave: https://survivingthesystem.orgFacebookTwitter

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This will be a bit of a difficult topic again, but we're no strangers to the darkness. I've noticed there seems to be a huge increase in the amount of people that are considering suicide. The cries for help are everywhere, and coming from all directions. I can recognize them myself because I've been through it. This is a bit of my story in the hopes that it reaches the right person that needs to hear it. Don't let "them" fool you, there is always a way out. There is a light at the end of the tunnel. There is always hope.If you are in distress and are considering suicide as an option, please call 988 and speak to someone!Contact Dave: https://survivingthesystem.orgFacebookTwitter

Back in 2019, I was introduced to Dillon, and his Kratom business. In the 4 years since that time, I have been taking Kratom on a daily basis, and I recommend it to everyone I see. The benefits are too long to list here, just trust me when I say there's A LOT! The pharmaceutical companies, and the medical system overall, is trying to bury this supplement. Ever wondered why? If you're struggling with a drug addiction especially, or know someone that is, this is the episode for you.Learn More: www.recoverherb.comLinkedInsales@herbalsolutions.supportContact Dave: https://survivingthesystem.orgFacebookTwitter

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Here's a little bit about my friend Nancy from her "Psychology Today" profile:"I specialize in helping individuals and families on the sex offense registry succeed in re-entry. I fully recognize the difficulties of how stressful this can be for all involved. I am equally passionate about helping anyone effectively reenter after incarceration. No judgment of the past, as we build a positive future."Contact Nancy:https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/nancy-k-miller-des-moines-ia/1011769Contact Dave:www.survivingthesystem.orgwww.facebook.com/survivingthesystemwww.twitter.com/STSthePodcast

Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Bill Keller has spent years examining what is possible if prisons focus on preparing the incarcerated to be good citizens when they return to society, which the overwhelming majority will. In his new book, he shows us how we can reform our prisons and why there's a reason for cautious optimism. Rehabilitation, he argues, is not only an investment in public safety but a moral imperative. What's Prison For? examines the “incarceration” part of “mass incarceration.” What happens inside prisons and jails, where nearly two million Americans are held? Bill Keller, one of America's most accomplished journalists, has spent years immersed in the subject. He argues that the most important role of prisons is preparing incarcerated people to be good neighbors and good citizens when they return to society, as the overwhelming majority will."What's Prison For" by Bill Keller: https://www.amazon.com/dp/173591374X/Contact Dave:www.survivingthesystem.orgwww.facebook.com/survivingthesystemwww.twitter.com/STSthePodcast

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Joining me again today is David Mitchell, who has beaten not one, not two...but 3 felonies in the last 12 months! I can only imagine the level of frustration that the system is experiencing right now as they watch all their efforts fail. Not only did David beat the system, he is gaining national attention and preparing to take them to court and fight back. I absolutely love this story. Check it out! Contact Dave: https://my.captivate.fm/www.survivingthesystem.org (www.survivingthesystem.org) https://my.captivate.fm/www.facebook.com/survivingthesystem (www.facebook.com/survivingthesystem) https://my.captivate.fm/www.twitter.com/STSthePodcast (www.twitter.com/STSthePodcast)

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I spent a lot of time talking about the chaos and destruction that the system creates all around us. However, just as a rose can grow from concrete, oftentimes that same chaos brings about beauty. Tonight, I bring on my friend Vico to talk about his experience in prison, where he met the love of his life. You heard me right - in prison. Contact Dave: https://my.captivate.fm/www.survivingthesystem.org (www.survivingthesystem.org) https://my.captivate.fm/www.facebook.com/survivingthesystem (www.facebook.com/survivingthesystem) https://my.captivate.fm/www.twitter.com/STSthePodcast (www.twitter.com/STSthePodcast)

Matthew Melvin is the first time author of the book "Bullied Behind Bars: A Gay Christian Trump Supporter Goes to Prison." If that title doesn't at least catch your attention, then I don't know what would! This book is Matthew's attempt to get his story out to people that may otherwise never hear it. He was incarcerated twice - from 2004 to 2005, and then from 2017-2018. Unfortunately, during his time inside prison, he faced bullying, harassment, and more. This is his story. Contact Matthew: www.bulliedbehindbars.com Contact Dave: https://my.captivate.fm/www.survivingthesystem.org (www.survivingthesystem.org) https://my.captivate.fm/www.facebook.com/survivingthesystem (www.facebook.com/survivingthesystem) https://my.captivate.fm/www.twitter.com/STSthePodcast (www.twitter.com/STSthePodcast)

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"Even though Justin Davis put himself at the crime scene, investigators only arrested me, and Justin was not arrested until nearly 4 weeks later. His arrest came only after the State Police took over the case, and he made what was his 3rd and 4th statements. Then the Amherst County Prosecutor, Stephanie Madox, stepped down from the case under suspicion and Special Prosecutor, Marsha L. Garst from Harrisonburg was appointed the case. Forensic evidence in the form of ballistics, DNA, surveillance, fingerprints, trajectory, phone records, and the property were analysed. Despite all of the evidence, nothing could be used to show my guilt, and in fact, most of it proved my innocence. As a result, the Prosecutor turned to 4 individuals to use as “snitches” to bolster its non-existent case." And so begins the story of Timothy Wright's trial and conviction. The lies, the deceipt, the cover ups - all the corruption in the system used to wrongfully convict an innocent man. Tim continues his story from inside prison in the state of Virginia. Contact Tim https://my.captivate.fm/www.innocence4tim.com (www.innocence4tim.com) Contact Dave https://my.captivate.fm/www.survivingthesystem.org (www.survivingthesystem.org) https://my.captivate.fm/www.facebook.com/survivingthesystem (www.facebook.com/survivingthesystem) www.twitter.com/STSthePodcast

"I was arrested on May 6, 2008, and to this day I have proclaimed my innocence and continue to fight to prove my innocence. I was arrested for murder and was eventually charged with one count of 1st degree murder and one count each of three fire arms charges. I was arrested on the sole testimony of what later became my “co-defendant”, Justin M Davis. Even though his testimony changed six different times, and the police admitted to not believing all or part of that testimony. I was still arrested. I immediately knew that I was being framed for this crime to save Justin Davis." And so begins the story of how Timothy Wright was convicted of a crime he didn't commit. Tim tells his story, in his words, from inside prison in the state of Virginia. Contact Tim www.innocence4tim.com Contact Dave www.survivingthesystem.org www.facebook.com/survivingthesystem www.twitter.com/STSthePodcast

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If you haven't heard of Tim James and Chemical Free Body, you're in for a treat. Chemical Free Body is a mission-based organization that is passionate about helping everybody ignite their highest excitement in life by putting themselves and their health first. Their goal is to rescue one gut at a time with honest, pure and natural ingredients that taste great, and absolutely no harmful man-made chemicals, no binders or fillers, just pure concentrated nature!  Guest Links: www.chemicalfreebody.com Show Links: www.survivingthesystem.org www.facebook.com/survivingthesystem www.twitter.com/STSthePodcast

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"You have to do the work!" I've heard that time and time again in the personal development arena, and it's 100% true. You have to do the work. But to most people, "the work" is a vague term that holds no meaning. You can get inspired, and fired up, and ready to go do the work! And then you start to go at it, only to realize...you have no idea what to do! What the hell does it mean to "do the work?" https://my.captivate.fm/www.facebook.com/SurvivingTheSystem (www.facebook.com/SurvivingTheSystem) https://my.captivate.fm/www.twitter.com/STSthePodcast (www.twitter.com/STSthePodcast) https://my.captivate.fm/www.SurvivingTheSystem.org (www.SurvivingTheSystem.org)

My good friend Jared Prince, former guest and friend of the show, reached out to me to tell me some really crappy news. He was let go from a job he's been at for 3 years, simply because of his past conviction. His job performance was stellar, he was in line for a promotion. Until the owners decided to sell to a large, national corporation. And then came the HR department, and the rest you can probably imagine. Jared comes on to share his story, and to talk about the struggles of re-entry, even after being back at home for years. https://my.captivate.fm/www.facebook.com/SurvivingTheSystem (www.facebook.com/SurvivingTheSystem) https://my.captivate.fm/www.twitter.com/STSthePodcast (www.twitter.com/STSthePodcast) https://my.captivate.fm/www.SurvivingTheSystem.org (www.SurvivingTheSystem.org)

On this week's episode, I welcome my good friend Alexis Lawson to the show. Alexis and I met when I was fresh in re-entry, and she was fresh on her path of recovery. I've had the honor and privilege to not just watch her progress to where she is at, but to actively help in getting her to where she is now. Detox Sober Lounge is her dream! I remember when she first told me about this idea, and started taking steps to make it happen. It was a long time coming, and now it's here. The first Sober Lounge in the state of Nebraska, Detox Sober Lounge provides a place for people in recovery to go out and enjoy themselves. www.detoxsoberlounge.com Show Links: https://my.captivate.fm/www.facebook.com/SurvivingTheSystem (www.facebook.com/SurvivingTheSystem) https://my.captivate.fm/www.twitter.com/STSthePodcast (www.twitter.com/STSthePodcast) https://my.captivate.fm/www.SurvivingTheSystem.org (www.SurvivingTheSystem.org)

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