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Take 411 Podcast features podcasts with the latest in news, articles featuring prison and urban issues, celebrity rumors, interviews, original series, exclusive artist’s and writer’s content. Take 411 works with experts in the field as well as the incarcerated and their families. The intent of Take 411 is to assist prisoners and their families cope with their lives, be informed, bring them joy, and prepare prisoners for reentry to society at the time of release. Take 411 is a forum to share and discuss today’s prison and urban issues.

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    • Apr 21, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 36m AVG DURATION
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    Celebrities & Prison

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2022 54:32


    From R.Kelly to Bill Cosby and good ole O.J. People have opinions about celebrities in prison. In this episode we touch on the subject of celebrities and prison from both those who are in, those who beat the case, and the questionable ones as well. Should celebrities be held to the same standards as the public? We will also identify celebrities that work to help those in prison such as Kim K, Meek Millz, and Lecrae. Tune in to get the juice!

    Maintaining Family Ties

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2022 39:38


    When someone is incarcerated a part of the family is missing, It becomes a difficult situation for both the individual as well as the family that is left behind. This episode answers the question of how to maintain family ties during a prison term. Both parties are important and one must find a way to have balance even in the event of absence.

    Forgiving Yourself in an Unforgiving World

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2022 40:08


    At times the hardest feat to conquer is that of forgiveness. However, it is important to understand that one must forgive themselves before asking for forgiveness from others. We will evaluate the breakdown of ways to forgive, and what the path of forgiveness looks like. This episode delivers key tools necessary to forgive yourself in a world that may never forgive you.

    Season 2 INTRO

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 46:55


    Episode 1

    Children With Incarcerated Parents

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 32:01


    What about the children? Too often children are left in the world without their parents due to incarceration. More often than we realize, these children lack the resources necessary to properly cope with the loss of a parent, or even both. This episode acknowledges the impact that incarceration has on children, and expands on the ideas surrounding proper care, love, and growth of these children.

    Women In Prison Issues/ Challenge/ Women That Made It Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 42:26


    Women are amongst the largest forgotten individuals in the prison population. While no one knows exactly what to do in order to prepare for a sentence in prison, there is no journey like that taken by an incarcerated female. This episode discusses the emotional, physical, and mental toll prison has on women, as well as, capitalizes on shared experiences to emphasize the challenges women face. We will also shout out women who were released and continued their journey with many accomplishments.

    True Crime Part 2: The Whitehead Sisters

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 37:54


    Join Mimi, Alexis, and Tawanda as they dive into the story of The Whitehead Sisters. What is the mindset of someone that does this type of crime? Know more as you listen to this episode... #Take411 #TrueCrime #TrueStory #TheWhiteheadSisters #JasmiyahWhitehead #TasmiyahWhitehead

    The Villainization of Prisoners and Ex-Convicts

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020 62:58


    We're gonna be talking about villains today. Join us as Vanessa and Alexis dive into the villainization of prisoners and ex-convicts in our society. #Take411 #Prisoners #ExCon #Convicts #PrisonersWife #PrisonWifeLife #AnotherChance2BridgeTheGap #AC2BTG #AnotherChanceFoundation #ACF

    Interview with Kardell Sims

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020 43:51


    Today's footprints are tomorrow's legacy. Manifest your vision and be the boss of your mission. #Take411 #VisionBoss #Boss #Mission

    Women in Prison

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020 65:22


    This episode is dedicated to all women in all walks of life who are fighting the good fight. Tune in with Vanessa, Tawanda, Lissa, Anita, and Amanda as they discuss about women in prison and the situation that they are facing during incarceration. RELATED NEWS: Recently an Atlanta Public Teacher on a 14-year sentence for an $8 million food stamp scheme was commuted of her sentence by the POTUS. Once this woman was in prison she ended up using her teaching background to tutor inmates and help facilitate children's programs inside the prison.

    True Crime: Introduction to Serial Killers

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 57:09


    Join us as we discuss about #TrueCrime today. We're diving in to serial killers. Tune in! #Take411 #SerialKillers #Discussion

    How Prisons Affect Family

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 28:39


    Tune in with us as DeOnte Garrett and Ray Davis talks about an issue that's close to their hearts: the effect of prisons on families. #Take411 #Prisons #Inmates #Family #FamilyIssues

    Holding on to Hope

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 14:46


    Listen as Tawanda discusses how to hold on to hope in times of uncertainty. #Take411 #HoldingOnToHope #Hope #Uncertainty #Motivation

    Employment Opportunities for Returning Citizens

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 46:42


    Join us as Vanessa, Tawanda, and Lissa discuss employment for returning citizens here at Take 411! #Take411 #ReturningCitizens #Prisoners #EmploymentOpportunities

    Hot Book Release: Da Bluff City by Lafayette "Ty" Howard

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2020 55:22


    Tune in with us as we talk about a hot book release by Another Chance Media

    The Impact of Prison In America

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2020 34:29


    Tune in with us as we talk about the impact of prison in America with Tawanda, Alexis, and Vanessa. #Take411 #Prison #LockedUp #Incarcerated

    The Mindset of Prisoners

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2020 30:11


    Tune in with us as we talk more about the mindset of prisoners with DeOnte Garrett!

    Essential Workers: How to support one and how to become one with guest, Alexis Chance

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2020 24:05


    During this worldwide pandemic, we have been facing so much uncertainty and our essential workers have stepped up and been going so hard to help. Tune into the show as we talk about what an essential worker really is? How helpful essential workers are and how to support or become one.

    Prison Pandemic: 9 months of COVID discussion with Vanessa, Alexis, and Anita (Part 14)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2020 53:00


    In March 2020, the world was hit with a Pandemic that changed the lives of the world and this includes the lives of men and women in the Federal and State prison also. While many people in the Community, went home, stayed for months, and began practicing Social Distancing to ensure we do not catch "COVID 19", a lot of prisoners were left helpless with no plan of what to do during the times of uncertainty. In unfortunate situations, the prison officials had no clue what to do or how to help. With the Pandemic, Courts were closed in various places, motions falling in limbo, prisoners getting sick and not able to receive medical treatment and so many families left feeling hopeless. Join us as we discuss Prison Pandemic and the last 9 months.

    Interview with Authoress Raegan Dennis

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2020 30:41


    Tune in with us as we interview authoress, Raegan Dennis!

    The Prison Wife Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2020 30:28


    Tune in with us today as we talk to these ladies about the prison wife life!

    Raping My Innocence Interview with Debra A. Stover

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2020 31:56


    Today we interview Ms. Debra A. Stover, author and non-profit founder of Raping My Innocence Inc. Tune in with us as this is an interview that you do not want to miss!

    Hate Can Never Defeat Hate discussion with Lorri Jackson-Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2020 28:07


    Join us today as this is a call you do not want to miss. #AnotherChanceFoundation #AnotherChance2BridgeTheGap #LorriBrown #AnotherPandemic #Minneapolis #GeorgeFloyd #Protest #Leadership #DomesticTerrorism

    More with Judge Mosely

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2020 29:52


    Tune in with us today as we get to know more about former judge, Fred M. Mosely!

    More with Judge Mosely

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2020 57:39


    Tune in with us today as we get to know more about former judge, Fred M. Mosely!

    Talk Hour with Former Judge Fred Mosely (Part 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2020 56:34


    Join us for our weekly talk hour with Former Judge Fred Mosely as wel continue to discuss the 50 Laws of Life.

    Talk Hour with Former Judge Fred Mosely (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2020 57:53


    Join us weekly for an hour with Former Judge Fred Mosely.

    Talk Hour with Former Judge Fred Mosely

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2020 59:15


    Tune with us as we talk about why every household in America needs to know about this.

    Returning Citizens: Lorri Jackson-Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2020 36:49


    Lorri Jackson-Brown was originally sentenced to 51 months in the Federal prison however after 36 months she was released. Over those 3 years in prison, she states that her PASSION, DESIRE, and EAGERNESS to become a Voice for prisoners developed. As a Retuning Citizen, Lorri wants to help other men and women while in prison as well as Upon release. Lorri wants the world to know; what REALLY goes on in prison and how important it is to be a support system for your incarcerated loved ones. Tune in with us!

    Prison Pandemic: What We Go Through featuring special guest Lorri Jackson-Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2020 49:44


    Lorri Jackson-Brown is a resident of Buford County and has been in the Federal Prison since 2017. She was released on 5/15/20 at 8 am. She currently is married to her very best friend, Randy Brown. Weeks before being released from the Federal prison, Lorri experienced something that she has never experienced before, the Coronavirus. She feared for her life in a different way. Now she has made it home and she wants to share, LIFE IN PRISON DURING THE PRISON PANDEMIC: COVID19. Tune in and join us!

    Life After COVID-19 with Randy Cohen

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2020 50:17


    We all know and realize that when the Corona Virus hit the USA, lives where shattered. With over a million people that tested positive and over 86,000 deaths, Americans have been on edge and lives have been changed forever with this new normal. We are here to say, THERE IS LIFE AFTER COVID19. Join us for this discussion with returning guest, Randy Cohen.

    0 Days and a Wake Up with Lorri Jackson-Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2020 59:07


    Lorri Jackson-Brown will be released from the Federal prison in less than 24 hrs after over 3 years in prison. There are so many men and women coming home from prison each and everyday and unfortuntely the recidivism rate continunes to increase. Lets discuss why and lets talk about how to change that.

    The Power of Team with Anita Meador and Lissa Renee

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2020 25:29


    In tonight's call, we will be talking about the POWER of TEAM and how working together for a common goal can bring about positive change! Join us as we discuss this with special guests Anita Meador and Lissa Renee.

    Another Chance to Talk with Randy Cohen

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2020 44:25


    On behalf of Another Chance Foundation, we want to be the voice for the community and the prisoner. We seek to stay up to date with information to share with those behind bars and the loved ones who care for them. Another Chance aims to be the bridge that keeps both parties unified. We must never neglect the prisoners of our country or forget to encourage the families in our communities that are impacted by the removal of said loved one from their free world. We will do our absolute best to keep you all informed and more than anything may we all stay in prayer that this too shall pass.

    Another Chance to Talk: COVID-19 prisoner release updates with DeOnte Garrett

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2020 7:57


    On behalf of Another Chance Foundation, we want to be the voice for the community and the prisoner. We seek to stay up to date with information to share with those behind bars and the loved ones who care for them. Another Chance aims to be the bridge that keeps both parties unified. We must never neglect the prisoners of our country or forget to encourage the families in our communities that are impacted by the removal of said loved one from their free world. We will do our absolute best to keep you all informed and more than anything may we all stay in prayer that this too shall pass.

    Breaking Episode: Ware State Prison Riot

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2020 11:44


    Tune in with us as Tawanda from Another Chance 2 Bridge the Gap reads updates on the Ware State Prison Riot. Uploaded on August 3 2020.

    Another Chance to Talk: Discussion about finance with returning guest, Kenji Harper

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2020 29:19


    On behalf of Another Chance Foundation, we want to be the voice for the community and the prisoner. We seek to stay up to date with information to share with those behind bars and the loved ones who care for them. Another Chance aims to be the bridge that keeps both parties unified. We must never neglect the prisoners of our country or forget to encourage the families in our communities that are impacted by the removal of said loved one from their free world. We will do our absolute best to keep you all informed and more than anything may we all stay in prayer that this too shall pass.

    Another Chance to Talk: Prison reform discussion with Chanel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2020 23:27


    On behalf of Another Chance Foundation, we want to be the voice for the community and the prisoner. We seek to stay up to date with information to share with those behind bars and the loved ones who care for them. Another Chance aims to be the bridge that keeps both parties unified. We must never neglect the prisoners of our country or forget to encourage the families in our communities that are impacted by the removal of said loved one from their free world. We will do our absolute best to keep you all informed and more than anything may we all stay in prayer that this too shall pass.

    Another Chance to Talk: Discussion with DeOnte Garrett

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2020 13:31


    On behalf of Another Chance Foundation, we want to be the voice for the community and the prisoner. We seek to stay up to date with information to share with those behind bars and the loved ones who care for them. Another Chance aims to be the bridge that keeps both parties unified. We must never neglect the prisoners of our country or forget to encourgae the families in our communities that are impacted by the removal of said loved one from their free world. We will do our absolute best to keep you all informed and more than anything may we all stay in prayer that this too shall pass.

    Another Chance to Talk: Prison health care discussion with Regina Harris

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2020 26:57


    On behalf of Another Chance Foundation, we want to be the voice for the community and the prisoner. We seek to stay up to date with information to share with those behind bars and the loved ones who care for them. Another Chance aims to be the bridge that keeps both parties unified. We must never neglect the prisoners of our country or forget to encourgae the families in our communities that are impacted by the removal of said loved one from their free world. We will do our absolute best to keep you all informed and more than anything may we all stay in prayer that this too shall pass.

    Another Chance to Talk: Life after prison discussion with Jeffrey

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2020 28:54


    On behalf of Another Chance Foundation, we want to be the voice for the community and the prisoner. We seek to stay up to date with information to share with those behind bars and the loved ones who care for them. Another Chance aims to be the bridge that keeps both parties unified. We must never neglect the prisoners of our country or forget to encourgae the families in our communities that are impacted by the removal of said loved one from their free world. We will do our absolute best to keep you all informed and more than anything may we all stay in prayer that this too shall pass.

    Prison Pandemic: Coronavirus discussion with retuning guest, Fred Mosely, former judge and author of 50 Laws of Life (Part 13)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2020 35:28


    On behalf of Another Chance Foundation, we want to be the voice for the community and the prisoner. We seek to stay up to date with information to share with those behind bars and the loved ones who care for them. Another Chance aims to be the bridge that keeps both parties unified. We must never neglect the prisoners of our country or forget to encourage the families in our communities that are impacted by the removal of said loved one from their free world. We will do our absolute best to keep you all informed and more than anything may we all stay in prayer that this too shall pass.

    Prison Pandemic: Coronavirus discussion with retuning guest, Nicole, straight from the Metrotransitional Center (Part 12)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2020 27:21


    On behalf of Another Chance Foundation, we want to be the voice for the community and the prisoner. We seek to stay up to date with information to share with those behind bars and the loved ones who care for them. Another Chance aims to be the bridge that keeps both parties unified. We must never neglect the prisoners of our country or forget to encourage the families in our communities that are impacted by the removal of said loved one from their free world. We will do our absolute best to keep you all informed and more than anything may we all stay in prayer that this too shall pass.

    Prison Pandemic: COVID-19 discussion with youth volunteer and financial planner, Kenji Harper (Part 11)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2020 25:35


    On behalf of Another Chance Foundation, we want to be the voice for the community and the prisoner. We seek to stay up to date with information to share with those behind bars and the loved ones who care for them. Another Chance aims to be the bridge that keeps both parties unified. We must never neglect the prisoners of our country or forget to encourage the families in our communities that are impacted by the removal of said loved one from their free world. We will do our absolute best to keep you all informed and more than anything may we all stay in prayer that this too shall pass.

    Prison Pandemic: Coronavirus discussion with former judge and author of 50 Laws of Life, Fred Mosely (Part 10)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2020 34:17


    On behalf of Another Chance Foundation, we want to be the voice for the community and the prisoner. We seek to stay up to date with information to share with those behind bars and the loved ones who care for them. Another Chance aims to be the bridge that keeps both parties unified. We must never neglect the prisoners of our country or forget to encourage the families in our communities that are impacted by the removal of said loved one from their free world. We will do our absolute best to keep you all informed and more than anything may we all stay in prayer that this too shall pass.

    Prison Pandemic: Coronavirus discussion with special guest, Nicole, straight from the Metrotransitional Center (Part 9)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2020 32:24


    On behalf of Another Chance Foundation, we want to be the voice for the community and the prisoner. We seek to stay up to date with information to share with those behind bars and the loved ones who care for them. Another Chance aims to be the bridge that keeps both parties unified. We must never neglect the prisoners of our country or forget to encourage the families in our communities that are impacted by the removal of said loved one from their free world. We will do our absolute best to keep you all informed and more than anything may we all stay in prayer that this too shall pass.

    Prison Pandemic: Coronavirus discussion with special guest, Chad (Part 8)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2020 34:29


    On behalf of Another Chance Foundation, we want to be the voice for the community and the prisoner. We seek to stay up to date with information to share with those behind bars and the loved ones who care for them. Another Chance aims to be the bridge that keeps both parties unified. We must never neglect the prisoners of our country or forget to encourage the families in our communities that are impacted by the removal of said loved one from their free world. We will do our absolute best to keep you all informed and more than anything may we all stay in prayer that this too shall pass.

    Prison Pandemic: Coronavirus updates and discussion with returning guest, Eric van Buren (Part 7)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2020 40:07


    On behalf of Another Chance Foundation, we want to be the voice for the community and the prisoner. We seek to stay up to date with information to share with those behind bars and the loved ones who care for them. Another Chance aims to be the bridge that keeps both parties unified. We must never neglect the prisoners of our country or forget to encourage the families in our communities that are impacted by the removal of said loved one from their free world. We will do our absolute best to keep you all informed and more than anything may we all stay in prayer that this too shall pass.

    Prison Pandemic: Coronavirus prisoner release discussion with the founder of Spin the Yard, Renita Certain (Part 6)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2020 24:45


    On behalf of Another Chance Foundation, we want to be the voice for the community and the prisoner. We seek to stay up to date with information to share with those behind bars and the loved ones who care for them. Another Chance aims to be the bridge that keeps both parties unified. We must never neglect the prisoners of our country or forget to encourage the families in our communities that are impacted by the removal of said loved one from their free world. We will do our absolute best to keep you all informed and more than anything may we all stay in prayer that this too shall pass.

    Prison Pandemic: Coronavirus discussion with special guest, Eric van Buren (Part 5)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 34:50


    On behalf of Another Chance Foundation, we want to be the voice for the community and the prisoner. We seek to stay up to date with information to share with those behind bars and the loved ones who care for them. Another Chance aims to be the bridge that keeps both parties unified. We must never neglect the prisoners of our country or forget to encourage the families in our communities that are impacted by the removal of said loved one from their free world. We will do our absolute best to keep you all informed and more than anything may we all stay in prayer that this too shall pass.

    Prison Pandemic: Coronavirus and some Louisiana prison updates (Part 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 28:23


    On behalf of Another Chance Foundation, we want to be the voice for the community and the prisoner. We seek to stay up to date with information to share with those behind bars and the loved ones who care for them. Another Chance aims to be the bridge that keeps both parties unified. We must never neglect the prisoners of our country or forget to encourage the families in our communities that are impacted by the removal of said loved one from their free world. We will do our absolute best to keep you all informed and more than anything may we all stay in prayer that this too shall pass.

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