Podcasts about incarceration

Join Carla as she talks to Donna - author of Untarnished, Reclaiming my Self Worth - as they talk about overcoming their past to be all that God created them to be. Donna grew up with a challenging and traumatic childhood and found herself headed down the wrong path that eventually led her to being incarcerated on felony charges. But God. Hear how God has redeemed Donna's story, helped her reclaim her self worth as daughter of the King and led her to helping others do the same. (trigger warning: mention of molestation)  Connect with Donna here: www.donnasherrie.com or on instagram @iamdonnasherrie  Connect With Carla: Book a Discovery call with me https://calendly.com/cmsarges/discoverycall  Come hangout on IG with me @carlaarges Check out my blog and more at www.carlaarges.com Join my FREE Community  Mental Health Support for Christian Women Facebook Community   Resources: 5 Steps to Building Resiliency Rahab Bible Study Guide 5 Tips for Overcoming a Negative Body Image Who You Say I Am Biblical Affirmation Cards  

Lockdown diaries became a literary fad in 2020, but few if any were memorable. What if the real literature of lockdown was written over a century ago? This is the hypothesis behind "The Machine Book of Weird," an anthology of fiction from the late 19th and early 20th century that explores isolation, domestic confinement, and the uncanniness of home. Publisher Tim Abrahams joins me to discuss this project, plus Freud, Mark Fisher, and more. You can donate to the project's Kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mbow/machine-book-of-weird

As the radical left takes aim at America's justice system, their "reforms" have led to a rapid increase in catch and release policing that has had a disastrous effect on America's big cities. On this episode, Producer Andrew is joined by author, professor and former Brooklyn Assistant D.A., Barry Latzer, to discuss his new book, ‘The Myth of Overpunishment' as they compare America to El Salvador, brainstorm new and proven ideas to reduce crime, and discuss the danger behind America's lurch to the soft-on-crime nightmare we're currently living through.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jayne Amelia speaks with former foster youth, Adisa. Adisa compares himself to a lion cub who had to fight for survival all his young life against the bigger badder lions all so hungry and looking to feed.  Born in Long Beach to a single mom who was declared unfit to raise her children, he grew up on the streets of Los Angeles. Adisa and his siblings were removed from her and placed in foster care. Adisa was only nine at the time (but already considered himself a "hoodlum" as he says) and was the protector of his youngest brother who was still in diapers. He became part of the foster care to prison pipeline and was incarcerated at 17 until freed at the age of 51.He is now employed with Urban Alchemy in San Francisco's Tenderloin cleaning up the streets and saving the lives of vulnerable people every night.Urban AlchemySee bonusbabies.org to know more about what we are doing and please donate to support us by making a 100% tax-deductible contribution. Yeah!IG@bonusbabiespodcastTW@BonusBabiesPodFB@BonusBabiesPodcast

Join us on this house tour. Walk through the halls, peek in the rooms, and climb the stairs. This isn't just any house. This is a house made of memories. Bricks carved out of trauma, doors cracked by anger and floors worn by fear. But all of the locks are open, and the stories these walls are ready to tell are desperate to be heard. So come in. Poetry and interviews for this episode by the following: The kitchen - Virtuosity The Closet - Star The Bathroom - Tina Posole What Home Means - Waffles & Answer The Bedroom - K One The Basement - Icarus The Elevator - Kenzo The Rooftop - Ghetti Guiding us through this tour of the house is our resident Real Estate Agent, Scarr.  Stay close and don't wander off. She is the one with the keys. Thanks for listening. TW: references to self-harm, drug addiction, suicide, sexual abuse, physical abuse

Anthony Smith tried everything but God to get his life together. Then he made a decision. Watch what happened next.

My guest today is Vincent Lloyd. Vincent is a professor at Villanova University where he directed the Black Studies Program, leads workshops on anti-racism and transformative justice, and has published books on anti-black racism, including "Black Dignity: The Struggle against Domination". Now, Vincent is one of those rare guests with whom I have profound disagreements on the topic of race, but who's actually willing to have the conversation, which I'm very grateful for. Vincent came to my attention because of a stunning essay he wrote about his experience teaching a summer course on racism at the Telluride Association. He'll tell the full story in the podcast, but essentially his class was destroyed from within by a single hyper-woke person. It's a crazy story and I think it shocked him, and forced him to reckon with the anti-dialogue pro intimidation component of the campus far left. In any event, Vincent and I begin by talking about this strange experience of having his class imploded, and then we move on to debate our substantive disagreements about racism, police violence, race versus class, whether prisons are necessary, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a unique episode.  Jay McKinley was formerly incarcerated and has since made a great career in the manufacturing world.  He came to one of my classes at Darden, which ended up being the classroom session I remember more than any others.  We talk about the challenges returning citizens face and you might be surprised by the similarities with the veteran community. 

Michael Kennedy, producer, director, and creator of Creative Action Unlimited, talks with Hudson Mohawk Magazine's Andrea Cunliffe about the opening of the new production "RELEASE: Incarceration and Re-Entry," an original multimedia production about incarceration and re-entry from the perspectives of recently incarcerated individuals and those who love them. Michael Kennedy uses theater to bring awareness of social justice issues to the Capital Region and beyond. 'RELEASE' is playing at the Meader Little Theatre, at Russell Sage College in Troy. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays, May 5, 6, 12 and 13 at 7:30pm
 with additional 2:00pm matinees on May 6 and 13.

Tracy McMillan's dad spent most of her life in prison, getting out for the last time when she was in her 40s. But for all the movies and shows about prison, she hadn't seen her experience portrayed on screen in a way that resonated with her. So, as a successful television writer and author, she decided to write it herself — for her and the millions of others who grew up with a parent behind bars. After years of work, Tracy's story became Hulu's new hit show UnPrisoned. It's a funny and heartfelt take on what happens when a father who has spent decades in prison, played by Delroy Lindo, comes to live with his adult daughter, played by Kerry Washington. This week, Trymaine sits down with Tracy and Delroy, for an eye-opening conversation about their experiences from childhood, their relationship with their fathers, and the healing power of art.Follow and share the show on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, using the handle @intoamericapod.Thoughts? Feedback? Story ideas? Write to us at intoamerica@nbcuni.com.For a transcript, please visit our homepage.For More: Watch the trailer for UnPrisonedThe Re-Freshed Prince of Bel AirKerry Washington talks ‘Unprisoned,' writing a memoir

Tony is one of Mark's brothers in the We Are The They Leadership Group. He grew up in Southern California and fought through addiction, incarceration, and mischief. Through these challenges he was drawn to seek out the purpose of life and found an undying connection to God that has shaped him into the man he is today.Tony's latest venture is a recruiting company where his main focus is his employees and their individual development. He has founded and operated 9 successful companies through his life thus far, exiting each one when they no longer serve his highest purpose.Tony comes on the podcast to discuss business, spirituality, and family.

Tara McCard is doing well now but her life has been a struggle. This is her story of survival.

Adam Jolly was serving a 50 year sentence then... discover how his life changed in one instant. Doctor, yes Doctor Jolly tells his story.

May Day, also known as International Workers' Day, is celebrated around the world by labor unions, socialist parties, and anarchists. May Day's origins go back to the 1886 Haymarket Affair, when hundreds of thousands of US workers walked off the job, and 40,000 went on strike in Chicago for an eight-hour workday. Despite its origins, May Day is largely unknown in the US today. TRNN Editor-in-Chief Maximillian Alvarez joins Rattling the Bars for a discussion on the history of May Day, and how the persecution of organizers in the wake of the Haymarket Massacre highlights the importance of extending solidarity from the labor movement to the fight to abolish the prison industrial complex.Click here to read the transcriptStudio Production: David HebdenPost-Production: Cameron Granadino The Real News is an independent, viewer-supported, radical media network. Help us continue producing Rattling the Bars by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer: Donate: https://therealnews.com/donate-pod-rtbSign up for our newsletter: https://therealnews.com/nl-pod-rtbGet Rattling the Bars updates: https://therealnews.com/up-pod-rtbLike us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/therealnewsFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/therealnews

Show-notes Episode 35The Role of Self-Reflection in the Healing ProcessJournaling is simply thinking through your fingers

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China: Incarcerated for one year, A Falun Dafa practitioner uses the opportunity to help inmates and prison workers understand the beauty of Dafa, encourages many to quit the CCP, and witnesses miracles as her cell mates learn to recite “Falun Dafa is good, Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance is good” Original Article from Minghui.org: "China Fahui | Clarifying the Truth During One-year Incarceration"

Join Carol McLeod and the Significant Women podcast for a beautiful conversation with YesFM Christian radio host and producer Maggie Tabbert. Maggie's story is one of abuse, addiction, incarceration, and redemption that you won't want to miss.Learn more about Celebrate Recovery at https://www.celebraterecovery.com/“Significant Women” is a weekly podcast for women to gather with their personal stories, dynamic hope and wisdom gleaned from the ordinary days of an uncommon life. Our goal is simply to encourage women in every season of life that their story matters; when Jesus is involved in the details, every woman's life can be a significant representation of all that He is. Connect with Carol at https://www.carolmcleodministries.com/

Welcome to season 3, episode 11 of the Today is the Day Changemakers Podcast. We will be ending our brief interview hiatus in the wake of the wonderful Today is the Day Changemakers International Forum with an excellent kickstart. I am pleased to welcome the amazing author, editor, and health guru extraordinaire, Jared Seide onto this week's episode.Jared Seide is the author of “Where Compassion Begins: Foundational Practices to Enhance Mindfulness, Attention and Listening from the Heart” and editor of "Leaving Prison Behind: A Council Before I Go.". He is also the founder of two highly successful health- focused organizations. Jared Seide does it all and we are tremendously excited to have him. Jared firmly believes in the power of council and rehabilitation. He is the executive director of the nonprofit Center for Council, which promotes social, emotional, and physical wellness through extensive training of those involved. Additionally, Jared has spearheaded specific training operations. One is geared towards promoting positive interactions regarding police officers titled POWER: Peace Officer Wellness, Empathy and Resiliency. Another is CARE: Compassion, Attunement, Resilience Education, which is aimed at those in the healthcare field. Jared has also worked with incarcerated individuals through the Council for Insight, Compassion, and Resilience as well as the Council Reentry Program. Within the highly impactful organizations Jared has created, there is a common theme of peace and love, which he exudes within his interview. Jared Seide truly wishes the best for all people on earth and it shows organically through his life's work and his sunny disposition.Next week my guest is Tamara Sabatino. She shares her personal story about being the mom of a child who has been bullied and needed ongoing mental health support to overcome the trauma. Tamara is now helping other mothers navigate advocating for their child's mental health and well-being when school leaders and others fall short. Do you have a story to share? If so, reach out to Jodi at jodi@todayisthedayliveit.com.Website: https://todayisthedayliveit.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/todayistheday/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/todayisthedayJodi is also the CEO and co-founder of the Zzak G. Applaud Our Kids Foundation. To learn more visit: www.applaudourkids.org, Facebook, InstagramSign-up for our mailing list, schedule a conversation with Jodi or ask a Changemaker a question: jodi@todayisthedayliveit.comHave a great week everyone!Jodi

Glenn Loury on Google ScholarCoate & Loury (1993), "Will Affirmative-Action Policies Eliminate Negative Stereotypes?"Loury, The Anatomy of Racial Inequality (The Du Bois Lectures)The Tanner Lectures at Stanford (2007) Lecture 1 | Lecture 2Loury (2008), Race, Incarceration, and American ValuesLoury (2019), "Why Does Racial Inequality Persist?"Somanathan and Allen, eds. (2020) Difference without Domination: Pursuing Justice in Diverse DemocraciesLoury public symposium at CASBS (2016), "Racial Inequality in 21st Century America" (video)CASBS webcast (2020), "The Persistence of Racial Inequality" (video); panel featuring Glenn Loury, Joshua Cohen, Francis Fukuyama, Alondra Nelso, & Margaret LeviThe Glenn Show (YouTube)The Glenn Show (Manhattan Institute)CASBS: website|Twitter|YouTube|LinkedIn|podcast|latest newsletter|signup|outreach​Follow the CASBS webcast series,Social Science for a World in Crisis 

A new report highlights the experiences those sentenced to death by incarceration in Pennsylvania's women's prisons. Joining to discuss her article about it as well as a previous recent report on the ways in which prisons use menstruation as a form of punishment, is Victoria Law, is a freelance journalist and the author of Resistance Behind Bars: The Struggles of Incarcerated Women (2012) and “Prisons Make Us Safer”: And 20 Other Myths about Mass Incarceration (2021). She also co-authored the book Prison by Any Other Name: The Harmful Consequences of Popular Reforms (2020). Read Victoria Law's latest piece: These Women Face Death by Incarceration, But They're Organizing for Their Lives: https://truthout.org/articles/these-women-face-death-by-incarceration-but-theyre-organizing-for-their-lives/ Read Victoria Law's previous piece: Prisons Use Menstruation as a Form of Punishment: https://time.com/6265653/prison-menstruation-punishment/ —- Subscribe to this podcast: https://plinkhq.com/i/1637968343?to=page Get in touch: lawanddisorder@kpfa.org Follow us on socials @LawAndDis: https://twitter.com/LawAndDis; https://www.instagram.com/lawanddis/ The post Women Sentenced to Death by Incarceration in PA w/ Victoria Law appeared first on KPFA.

In this episode, our host Danny Brister, Jr., interviews Fox and Rob Richardson about their book Time: The Untold Story of the Love That Held Us Together When Incarceration Kept Us Apart. Follow our host Danny at his new substack: https://dannybjr.substack.com/Follow Fox and Rob Richardson at their website: https://foxandrob.com/More info about our guest: "Twenty-one years of love and commitment is the sign of a great relationship by most standards. But twenty-one years of love and commitment, separated by America's most violent maximum-security prison while raising six boys as a single mom and relentlessly advocating against a system designed to keep her husband in prison, can only be described as radical love.In his early twenties, Rob Richardson was fighting to get his business off the ground to provide for his growing family, yet was turned down by every bank for a loan. So, in the heat of desperation, he attempted to rob one, and was sentenced to 61 years in prison due to an overzealous prosecution. This was his first offense. Rob ended up serving more than two decades in America's bloodiest penitentiary, Angola, until receiving clemency in 2018. In their new book, Time: The Untold Story of the Love That Held Us Together When Incarceration Kept Us Apart (Baker Books, February 7, 2023), high school sweethearts Fox & Rob share how they defied all odds and kept their family together through years of challenges. "

There's a long history of music making in prisons, but each program tends to be grassroots and unique.

00:00:00 - Intro and housekeeping 00:02:47 - How Dru made JM's day at SBL! 00:04:54 - Trained as a theologian; working as a Hebrew Bible scholar? 00:06:44 - Biblical authors' use of surrounding cultural concepts and Dru's upcoming book on the Torah & Darwinism 00:12:37 - How Scripture speaks to issues that it doesn't specifically address 00:13:55 - What is the “Center for Hebraic Thought”? 00:16:31 - the Old Testament, Incarceration, Sex, and Ecology! 00:20:03 - The challenge of assessing Biblical Literacy 00:25:06 - ‘Our Daily Bread' and the problem with daily devotionals among younger generations 00:28:06 - Biblical Literacy vs. Biblical Fluency 00:36:04 - The problem with “Microdosing” Scripture (BONUS EXCURSUS: Dru's disagreement with L. Michael Morales and N.T. Wright on Biblical ‘symbolism'!) 00:48:08 - Quiet Time as an “Evangelical Sacrament” and its surprisingly modern origin 00:53:42 - The Scofield Bible's influence 01:03:26 - The Aurality of Scripture and why it's important to HEAR and DISCUSS the Bible 01:17:16 - How some modern devotional reading can tend toward Ouija/magic ritual 01:24:17 - How tone of voice can affect meaning and the need to carefully assess various literary aspects of Scripture 01:30:39 - “But this just seems like TOO MUCH WORK!” (growing in Biblical literacy) 01:33:04 - Ways we can “shift the devotional center of gravity” toward communal Bible engagement 01:52:06 - Outro 
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Laura Khoury talks about the mental health effects of prison in Norway. “Prison, Mental Health, and Family Spillovers” by Manudeep Bhuller, Laura Khoury, and Katrine V. Løken. *** Probable Causation is part of Doleac Initiatives, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. If you enjoy the show, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution. Thank you for supporting our work! *** OTHER RESEARCH WE DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE: “The Effect of Incarceration on Mortality” by Samuel Norris, Matthew Pecenco, and Jeffrey Weaver. “The Health Effects of Prison” by Randi Hjalmarsson and Matthew J. Lindquist. “Incarceration, Recidivism, and Employment” by Mandeep Bhuller, Gordon B. Dahl, Katrine V. Løken, and Magne Mogstad.

This week's guest is the remarkable social scientist and author, Reuben Jonathan Miller. His book, "Halfway Home," is a powerful and insightful examination of the American criminal justice system. Drawing on his own experiences as a researcher and advocate for criminal justice reform, Miller brings a unique perspective to the conversation about the complexities of incarceration and re-entry. His writing is engaging, thought-provoking, and, above all, deeply human, reminding us that those who have been incarcerated are more than just statistics or labels; they are individuals with their own stories, struggles, and aspirations.

A major part of Jack Brewer's mission is to serve God, fatherless children and prisoners. That's a mix with a Kingdom impact.

Before being transferred from one prison to another, Adam Jolly was given a shank by a fellow prisoner, his uncle.  Talk about a generational curse.

Click here to read the transcriptMarshall "Eddie" Conway was framed for the murder of a police officer and incarcerated for 44 years—but even behind bars, he continued to organize. In the early 1970s, Maryland's state prisons were overcrowded and lacked education opportunities for incarcerated people. As a form of intervention, Eddie organized a university-level education program with fellow prisoners known as "To Say Their Own Word." The program not only raised the level of literacy among inmates; it also forged stronger solidarity between prisoners, and catalyzed other organizing and transformation across Maryland's prison system. Former participants of To Say Their Own Word, Saleem El-Amin and Bruce Franklin, join Rattling the Bars for a look back on this project's impact.Studio/Post-Production: Cameron Granadino The Real News is an independent, viewer-supported, radical media network. Help us continue producing Rattling the Bars by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer: Donate: https://therealnews.com/donate-pod-rtbSign up for our newsletter: https://therealnews.com/nl-pod-rtbGet Rattling the Bars updates: https://therealnews.com/up-pod-rtbLike us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/therealnewsFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/therealnews

In a society within a society, where a gold smile defines a man, Adam Jolly dialed God's phone number (Jeremiah 33: 3) and got an answer. After hanging up, he dedicated his life according to the promise God made in that verse. 

Pastor Esau Green was broken, weeping in the arms of someone who cared. He was in pieces then but is whole today, living a full life as Pastor of a Church in Connecticut. God worked His miracle.

Join me for another lively discussion on all things political! We're talking about the criminal justice system and criminal justice reform.

Are you struggling to recover from addiction or know someone who is? Then this is the episode you will want to listen to. In this interview, we speak with Kevin McCracken, who was imprisoned multiple times due to various charges and was miraculously given a chance to change his life. He attended AA recovery meetings but wasn't convinced about "change" until a guy stood up and talked about "it's okay to feel suicidal in recovery," which resonated with him.   Kevin shares his past and how he became an addict, his journey of recovery, and how he achieved success in his life now as a family man and businessman.

Hello Damned Fam, we're behind an ep because of Jake's landlord trying to kill him with a giant rat he made in a lab etc, so we've decided to release an ep or two from behind our paywall. Here's a great interview we did that should probably have been released publicly anyways. ENJOY Author and activist Jarrod Shanahan comes on the show to discuss his books Captives and States of Incarceration. Be sure to send your feedback to Jake Flores@twitter.com

In this rerun episode titled "From Incarceration to Advocacy: Dan's Eye-Opening Account of the Prison System," the host - Noble Ij, sat down with Dan Wise, also known as RDAP-Dan. Dan shares his eye-opening account of the prison system, how he ended up in federal prison, and his experience serving a five-year sentence. In addition, he discusses the uncertainty and powerlessness of facing federal charges and how he became passionate about helping others navigate the federal prison system.Dan describes his journey of successfully navigating the prison system and culminating in an early release. In addition, he shares how he became a federal prison consultant and helps others manage their negative emotions and improve their chances of a positive outcome. The episode is described as super informative and jaw-dropping. Listeners will be shocked by Dan's story and enlightened by his expertise, leaving them with a deeper understanding of the prison industrial complex and the importance of advocacy for those impacted by it. Connect with RDAP-Danwww.federalprisontime.comhttp://www.youtube.com/RDAPDANThe Spokesman-Review ArticleConnect with the Host ~Noble Ij:Links: https://podbio.me/thebeautifullybrokenmeJoin our Facebook group at: https://www.facebook.com/thebeautifullybrokenmeFollow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/thebeautifullybrokenme

Show-notes Episode 34Title: Finding Inner Peace: Self-Care Through Journaling and Prayer“I write because I don't know what I think until I read what I wrote” Flannery O'ConnorIn this week's episode, we are continuing to plant seeds of self-compassion with our guest Leif Holmes.  Leif is a pastor and has been with his wife, Laura, for over 30 years. Together they raised three kids.  Listen as he shares his thoughts on journaling, how it ties beautifully into our goals for self-care and all the benefits he's discovered as part of the practice. This episode's takeaways: The unique way Abraham Lincoln created his own version of journaling. Journaling provides us a window into the motives of our own hearts. Don't overthink it. Journaling doesn't have to be writing. And much more…. Additional Resources:Pathways website: https://pathwaystohopenetwork.org/ (Remember to Subscribe!) Local and national resources: https://pathwaystohopenetwork.org/resources/  Blog: https://pathwaystohopenetwork.org/blog-2/  FAQ: https://pathwaystohopenetwork.org/f-a-q/  ___________________________________________________________________________Parenting Teens Through The Hard from Unyielding is brought to you by Pathways to Hope Network. A non-profit organization that provides cost-free support and community to parents with youth facing criminal allegations. Learn more about Pathways on our website: https://pathwaystohopenetwork.org/  Discover the community and connect by following us on Facebook and Instagram. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pathwaystohopenetwork Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pathways_to_hope_network/For support, email: afrey.pathways@gmail.com

April is Second Chance Month, so for this weeks' best of episode and  we revisit a conversation with the incredible Vincent Bragg. After being sentenced to several years in prison, Vincent Bragg quickly learned that some of the most outside-of-the-box thinking happens inside the box. During his incarceration he watched as his fellow convicts were able to make something from nothing—books, music, entire meals—all created between four barren concrete walls. Still inspired by the sheer amount of talent he saw in prison, he founded ConCreates, a creative agency that crowdsources ideas from incarcerated and formerly-incarcerated men and women. Chris and Vincent talk about his mission - to challenge the stigma of how society views people with a criminal history, as well as how people with a criminal history view themselves.  An episode not to be missed. 

Dr. Jeanie Austin, author of Library Services and Incarceration: Recognizing Barriers, Strengthening Access, discusses why it is possible and urgent to provide services to the incarcerated. Here is a link to their book.

Today, on Crime & Entertainment, we discuss a clear miscarriage of justice as we dive into the story of Andre Brown. Andre grew up in the Bronx area of NY.  In 1999, he was a 22-year-old college student in the borough of Manhattan Community College. During this time, a heated turf war over drugs was running rampant in the city. After the shooting of O'Neill Virgo and Shawn Nicholson by a masked gunman, Andre was sought for questioning, when a woman at a stop light near the crime scene picked Andre out of a line-up. Andre willingly went in for questioning about this attempted murder in the Bronx. He proclaimed his innocence, but none the less, was convicted of the crime and sentenced to 40 years to life in prison. After years of prayer, perseverance, and hard work by Andre and his wife Tamika, they finally found a glimmer of hope despite the years of denial from attorneys. This glimmer of hope was Oscar Michelen, who was then also joined by Jeffrey Deskovic & Sabine Jansen. Together, this legal team put together enough facts for the judge to overturn the conviction due to ineffective council in Andre's original case. While this nightmare is not over for Andre because the Bronx District Attorney's office plans to appeal the case, Andre and his legal team fully believes he will soon be exonerated and free to live a life of freedom. This case is a must-listen about how being wrongly identified can alter the course of one's life forever.Follow Jeffery Deskovic at https://www.jeffreydeskovic.com/https://www.deskovicfoundation.org/Follow Oscar Michelen athttps://twitter.com/oscarmichelen?t=9...Like us on Facebook -  https://www.facebook.com/crimeandente...Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/crimenenter...Listen on Spotify -

Since the mid 1970s, California policy makers have attempted to address the ever-growing problem of homelessness and incarceration of people with serious mental illness. Despite these efforts, the numbers of people who are homeless and incarcerated with mental illness have reached unprecedented highs. In this program, Dr. Joel Braslow, professor of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences and History at UCLA, lays out why this historically informed perspective is crucial to understanding why we have failed to solve the fundamental problems of caring for our most vulnerable citizens. This program is a presentation of UC Center Sacramentro. [Public Affairs] [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38662]

Since the mid 1970s, California policy makers have attempted to address the ever-growing problem of homelessness and incarceration of people with serious mental illness. Despite these efforts, the numbers of people who are homeless and incarcerated with mental illness have reached unprecedented highs. In this program, Dr. Joel Braslow, professor of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences and History at UCLA, lays out why this historically informed perspective is crucial to understanding why we have failed to solve the fundamental problems of caring for our most vulnerable citizens. This program is a presentation of UC Center Sacramentro. [Public Affairs] [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38662]

Today, Brandi babbles about how life can change in an instant. A how her son was taken into police custody what should have been one of the happiest days of his life: his graduation day. Be sure to follow Babbling with Brandi on Instagram and use the link in bio to find her on all social channels. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/babblingwithbrandi/message

Carl Pugh has had a varied religious past. He tried Buddhism, Islam, and a few more. He finally found what he was looking for when he got down on his knees and accepted Christ.   

The United States leads the world in incarcerating people.  Although only 10 percent of the prison population is made up of women, since 1980 the rate of growth for female imprisonment has been twice as high as that of men.  According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, over half of imprisoned women in state prisons have a child under the age of 19. Dyanna Winchester, an advocate for women impacted by legal system, and an ambassador for the Illinois Prison Project discusses her experiences with incarceration and how they affected her children and her role as a mother. She will be a panel speaker at the seminar “Changing the Narrative on Incarceration” held at Heartland Community College on April 27, 2023. View the transcript here.

This is the morning All Local update for March 12, 2023

Original air date March 18, 2022 Right out of the gate, Spencer and LIsa are joined by renowned journalist, podcaster ,and friend of the program, Maggie Freleng. Maggie discusses her work on Ralph's case through her Unjust and Unsolved Podcast and beyond. Ralph checks in to tell more of his story, and Spencer and Lisa continue to break down the events of March 11, 1982 and what happened leading up to Ralph's trial ......... When Smokin' Joe's Corner in Philadelphia was robbed on March 11, 1982, resulting in the brutal murder of three people, police arrested 19 year-old Ralph Trent Stokes, a former cook at Smokin' Joe's for the crime.  Notoriously corrupt prosecutor, Assistant District Attorney Roger King - a man who has been featured extensively on this podcast - convinced a jury that Ralph Should get the death penalty. Six months later, Ralph was sent to live in a prison cell no larger than a bathroom, where he has remained ever since, most of those years in solitary confinement. Fast forward to 2004 and, in an investigative file that was previously undisclosed, it was discovered that King had lied to the jury about forensically tested evidence. Witnesses that testified against Ralph were coerced and incentivized, his alibi witnesses were disregarded and an innocent man has sat on death row for 40 years.  Be sure and get caught up with Episode 1 and subscribe so you get the episodes as they are released. Together, we are committed to righting this terrible injustice and seeing Ralph Trent Stokes walk free. For more information on Ralph's case, petition, and financial support https://freeralphstokes.org/ follow in/justice theme and original music produced by Benaldo Rivaldi. Listen on Apple, Spotify& Bandcamp. Check out our websites: InJustice Death By Incarceration Crawlspace Media  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carl Pugh has had a varied religious past. He tried Buddhism, Islam, and a few more. He finally found what he was looking for when he got down on his knees and accepted Christ.     

Click here to read the transcript: https://therealnews.com/jalil-muntaqim-the-time-to-end-prison-slavery-is-nowIn 2021, the International Tribunal On US Human Rights Abuses Against Black, Brown, and Indigenous Peoples found the United States government guilty of genocide. The tribunal drew upon the legacy of the 1951 petition submitted to the United Nations by the Civil Rights Congress: "We Charge Genocide: The Crime of Government Against the Negro People.” Jalil Muntaqim joins Rattling the Bars to discuss his life, the US's long history of genocide, the need for a New Afrikan independence movement in the US, and the strategy to internationalize this struggle beyond compromised institutions such as the United Nations.To learn more about the Spirit of Mandela campaign to organize a People's Senate, click here: https://spiritofmandela.org/peoples-senate/Jalil Muntaqim is a former member of the Black Panther Party and the Black Liberation Army. He was incarcerated for 49 years as a political prisoner of the United States, and released in 2020. Muntaqim's is the author of several books, the most recent of which is We Are Our Own Liberators: Selected Prison Writings. You can find We Are Our Own Liberators here: https://blackdragonmme.com/new-releases/To read the 1953 'We Charge Genocide' petition, click here: https://www.crmvet.org/info/genocide.htmStudio/Post-Production: Cameron GranadinoHelp us continue producing Rattling the Bars by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer: Donate: https://therealnews.com/donate-pod-rtbSign up for our newsletter: https://therealnews.com/nl-pod-rtbGet Rattling the Bars updates: https://therealnews.com/up-pod-rtbLike us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/therealnewsFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/therealnews

Antong Lucky's journey from being sentenced to time behind bars to becoming an advocate for those who are in his former shoes is nothing short of remarkable. In this episode, Antong shares his story in his own words, starting with how he found himself in front of a judge who deemed him "a menace to society." He recounts the challenges he faced in prison, including dealing with limited resources, and how he used his time to reflect and transform himself.Joining Antong in this conversation is Silas Deane III, founder and head of Tyler's Community Readiness. Silas shares his insights and experiences in helping incarcerated individuals have resources available to help them integrate back into society. Together, they explore the importance of opportunities and the need for greater support for formerly incarcerated individuals. This episode offers a powerful look at the impact opportunity has on individuals and communities and the potential for transformation and advocacy.About Antong LuckyAs a child of an incarcerated father, Antong Lucky grew up in an impoverished, crime-ridden neighborhood in East Dallas, Texas, born at the same time as East Dallas experienced an alarming rise in crack cocaine and heroin use. Despite his high grades and passion for learning, Antong is introduced to gang life and its consequences.Eventually, Antong forms the Dallas Bloods gang, inaugurating a period in the 1990s of escalating retaliatory gun violence buoyed by a lucrative illegal drug enterprise until he is ultimately arrested and sentenced to seven years in prison. His journey through the doors of transformation came through the pain of incarceration and introspection that caused him to question the cognitive distortions embedded in him since childhood.Once in prison, Antong denounced his gang affiliation and began working to unite rival gangs, quickly rising to become one of the most respected and sought-after mentors in prison. A spiritual transformation further inspired Antong to return to his old neighborhood after early release, seeking to align with like-minded people dedicated to challenging systemic issues in U.S. communities through collective efforts. The work of an incisive, determined mind, A Redemptive Path Forward will take its place among the broadening canon of titles championing and investigating prison reform and societal transformation.About Silas Deane IIISilas Deane III is an award-winning social technology innovator. He received Congressional recognition for his work across the nation. At 24 years old he developed and created the community readiness software, now part of Tyler Technologies which focuses on changing the future of incarceration in America. He has been featured in a Market Watch, Yahoo Finance, and more. He loves helping others achieve their dreams in innovation and entrepreneurship.Learn more about Tyler Technologies 

Read the transcript of this podcast: https://therealnews.com/the-pendleton-2-saved-a-mans-life-a-judge-sentenced-them-to-200-years-for-itOn Feb. 1, 1985, prison guards at the Indiana State Reformatory (now Pendleton Correctional Facility) affiliated with a KKK-splinter group known as the Sons of Light chained prisoner Lincoln Love in their office and began to mercilessly beat him. John "Balagoon" Cole and Christopher "Naeem" Trotter led a group of prisoners to the office and demanded entrance. When the Sons of Light responded with more violence, the prisoners took hostages and occupied a cell block for 15 hours, releasing a list of demands to improve inhumane prison conditions. John "Balagoon" Cole and Christopher "Naeem" Trotter were ultimately sentenced to 84 and 142 years for their successful attempt to save Lincoln Love's life. Cole and Trotter remain incarcerated to this day, and now face major medical complications from old age and decades of institutional neglect. On this episode of Rattling the Bars, Mansa Musa speaks about the "Pendleton 2" with poet Too Black and journalist Victoria Law. Click here to learn more about the campaign to free the Pendleton 2 and how you can get involved.Studio/Post-Production: Cameron GranadinoHelp us continue producing Rattling the Bars by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer: Donate: https://therealnews.com/donate-pod-rtbSign up for our newsletter: https://therealnews.com/nl-pod-rtbGet Rattling the Bars updates: https://therealnews.com/up-pod-rtbLike us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/therealnewsFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/therealnews