Podcasts about prisoners

1. El Salvador’s CECOT Mega-Prison for Gang Members Senator Cruz describes his recent visit to El Salvador, where he toured the CECOT (Centro de Confinamiento del Terrorismo) prison. The prison was built to house up to 40,000 of the country’s most dangerous gang members (MS-13, Barrio 18). Conditions: Cells hold 100 prisoners each, with bunk beds stacked four levels high. Prisoners are locked in cells 23 hours a day, with 1 hour allowed for exercise and religious instruction (both mandatory). No cellphones—blocked with jammers, with heavy fines for carriers if a call gets through. Monitored constantly by guards with machine guns and 24/7 lighting. Cruz compares it to U.S. prisons, noting it is much harsher and more controlled. He highlights the dramatic drop in El Salvador’s homicide rate (down ~98%), attributing it to President Bukele’s crackdown and mass incarceration of gang members. He even interviews an MS-13 member from Texas who admitted to murder in El Salvador and hinted at crimes in the U.S. The inmate expressed regret about his son possibly joining a gang but acknowledged that El Salvador’s new security situation made that less likely. 2. Panama Canal and Chinese Influence Cruz also traveled to Panama, where he toured the Panama Canal and met with government officials. He emphasizes Panama’s strategic importance to U.S. national security and commerce. Concerns raised: Chinese companies control key infrastructure near the canal, including ports, a bridge under construction, and a metro tunnel project. Cruz warns this could give China leverage to disrupt U.S. military and commercial shipping if conflict arises (e.g., over Taiwan). He pressed Panamanian officials to remove Chinese control and noted ongoing negotiations to transfer two Chinese-run ports to a U.S. consortium. He frames this as a matter of U.S.–Panama shared interest: Panama also risks economic and security harm if China can choke canal operations. Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson and The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruz/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/verdictwithtedcruz X: https://x.com/tedcruz X: https://x.com/benfergusonshow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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A Black transgender woman sued the Missouri Department of Corrections, claiming officers kept her isolated for six years based on a policy that singles out people with HIV. Missouri is now changing its policy as a result of that settlement.

On August 20, Missouri changed its policies around placing inmates with HIV in solitary confinement. The change stems from a lawsuit filed by Honesty Bishop: In 2015, after she was the target of an attempted sexual assault by her cellmate in a Missouri prison, prison officials deemed Bishop “sexually active” and kept her in isolation for more than 2,000 days. Bishop took her own life before the suit could conclude. Her family took it over after her death. STLPR reporter Kavahn Mansouri and Marshall Project reporter Katie Moore share their insights from reporting on the case, including their interviews with Bishop's family and analysis of Missouri's prison policies.

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Prentiss Williams, of Toledo, Ohio, ultimately pleaded guilty to four murders committed in the mid‑1990s—specifically those of Shelley Johnson, Robert Hendricks, Carmita Dickey, and Jonathan Booker—and was also implicated in a jail incident in which he obtained a weapon and fired shots (with no one injured) after a counselor smuggled contraband to him.https://linktr.ee/UnforbiddentruthBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/unforbidden-truth--4724561/support.

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Steve & Izzy continue 2025 the Year of the Apocalypse celebrating movies after the fall of man... but it's Nic-August Cage as they are joined by filmmaker Ryan McDonald to discuss 2021's "Prisoners of the Ghostland" starring Nicolas Cage, Sofia Boutella, Bill Moseley & more!!! Is this whole movie a fever dream? Is it a metaphor? Who are the prisoners in this... Ghostland?!? Let's find out!!! So kick back, grab a few brews, protect your testicles, and enjoy!!! This episode is proudly sponsored by Untidy Venus, your one-stop shop for incredible art & gift ideas at ⁠⁠⁠UntidyVenus.Etsy.com⁠⁠⁠ and be sure to follow her on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Patreon at @UntidyVenus for all of her awesomeness!!! Try it today!!! Twitter - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.twitter.com/eilfmovies⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/eilfmovies⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Etsy - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.untidyvenus.etsy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TeePublic - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.teepublic.com/user/untidyvenus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Briefing Document: The Power of Hope This document summarizes key themes and ideas from Joe Granieri's sermon, "Are You a Prisoner of Hope?", focusing on the multifaceted nature of biblical hope and its transformative power in a believer's life. Main Themes: Defining Biblical Hope: Hope is presented not as a wishful desire but as a "confident expectation of good" rooted in the absolute goodness of God. It's a forward-looking mindset that transcends past hurts and negative emotions. The Goodness of God as the Foundation of Hope: A foundational belief in God's unwavering goodness, even in the face of suffering (e.g., cancer, disease), is essential for hope. The sermon asserts that after Jesus' sacrifice, God is "never angry with Christians" and desires salvation for all. Hope, Faith, and Love: An Interconnected Trinity: These three concepts are presented as inseparable and mutually reinforcing. Hope is positioned as central, with faith expressing itself through love. Hope as an Anchor for the Soul: Biblical hope provides stability and steadfastness, particularly during life's storms and emotional turmoil, connecting believers directly to the presence of God. Hope's Practical Manifestations and Benefits: Hope actively impacts a believer's daily life, leading to joy, peace, amplified imagination, perseverance, and ultimately, victory over depression and adverse circumstances. Discipleship and Outward Focus: A disciple is defined by an outward focus, caring for others rather than being self-absorbed. This selfless love is a byproduct and expression of hope. The Role of Imagination and Experience: Hope is connected to the imagination, allowing believers to "see the invisible" and envision their God-given future. Christianity is described as an "experiential thing" where hope is cultivated through divine encounters. God's Restoration and Inheritance: Hope is sustained by the belief that God is a God of restoration, capable of returning what has been lost, even "twice as much" as seen in the story of Job. Believers have an "inheritance from God" encompassing healing, peace, joy, and every spiritual blessing. Overcoming Depression through Hope and Praise: Hope, coupled with praise, is presented as a powerful antidote to depression and anxiety, enabling believers to maintain a positive outlook even when circumstances are dire. The Example of Abraham: Abraham serves as a prime example of someone who, "contrary to hope" (natural hope), believed in God's supernatural power, demonstrating unwavering faith despite challenging circumstances and personal weaknesses. Most Important Ideas and Facts: Definition of Hope: "Hope looks to the future. It does not let your past affect you. Hope doesn't allow negative emotions or past hurts to defeat it. If you have hope, then you have a positive expectation of good." The Absolute Goodness of God: "If you do not believe in the absolute goodness of God all the time, then you cannot have hope." This includes believing God does not cause negative events like cancer or earthquakes. Post-Calvary Perspective of God's Wrath: "The net result of that is God is never angry with Christians. He's never angry with us." Jesus took all the wrath and judgment. Hope's Connection to Imagination: "Hope is the New Testament word for imagination." It allows us to "see the invisible" and envision our future. Hope as an Anchor: "The hope we have is an anchor to your soul. That's your emotions... sure and steadfast which enters the presence behind the veil." This anchor connects our emotional state to the "fullness of joy" in God's presence. God's Will for Salvation: "God's will is that every person would be born again and go to heaven. Hell was not made for man." Discipleship vs. Believer: Moving from being a "believer to being a disciple" involves becoming "not self-focused and not self-absorbed or self-entitled," but caring about others. Faith without Love is Worthless: "Paul said, 'Faith without love is worthless. It doesn't have any any positive effect in your life.'" God's Word Creates Hope: "God's word creates hope in our heart... so that through the patience and comfort of the scriptures we might have hope." Hope Defeats Depression: David's example in Psalms 42 and 43 demonstrates how to overcome being "cast down" by "Hope in God" and "yet praise him." Living Effortlessly: Drawing an analogy to eagles and lilies of the field, the sermon suggests God wants believers to "live effortlessly" by receiving from Him and flowing in the Spirit. Abraham's Faith and Hope: Abraham "contrary to hope" (natural circumstances) "in hope in the supernatural power of God, he believed." God looked at Abraham through "faith righteousness," overlooking his faults. Our Inheritance in Christ: Believers have a "living hope" through Jesus' resurrection, leading to an "inheritance... incorruptible, undefiled, that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you." This inheritance includes "soundness of mind, healing for your body, peace, joy, everything that he died for, it's even blessing and prosperity." Prosperity of the Soul: "As your soul prospers, how does it prosper? You grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus. You learn about your imagination. You learn about your identity. You learn about the finished work of Christ. You learn about the absolute goodness of God." In essence, Granieri's message emphasizes that biblical hope is an active, confident, and transformative force rooted in God's character, experienced through faith and love, and manifested in a life of purpose, joy, and peace, regardless of earthly circumstances. It is a choice to believe in God's unfailing goodness and His ability to fulfill His promises, both in this life and the next.

On today's episode, we catch up on some movies and shows that we have been watching on our own free time. Spoiler-free accounts of the following movies: Prisoners, Weapons, Old Henry, Amy Bradley is Missing, Poop Cruise, Netflix Trainwreck series, Final Destination Bloodlines, Zathura, Moana 2, Cars 2, Happiness, Equalizer and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Mike, Vyce, Max, and Frankie (TimesSqKungFu from Twitter) all congregate for the first time ever in person to chat about the first two days of Big Bad Film Fest 2025. From Gladiator Underground, Prisoner of War, Captain America: The Pyun Cut and more!Find Us on these Platforms:Guest- Frankie Balboa: Twitter/BlueSky/Letterboxd/YouTube https://x.com/TimesSqKungFu https://bsky.app/profile/timessqkungfu.bsky.social https://letterboxd.com/shogunsupreme/ https://www.youtube.com/@TimesSqKungFUThe Boys-Action For Everyone: Twitter/BlueSky/Twitch/Instagram https://x.com/A4EPodcast https://bsky.app/profile/a4epodcast.bsky.social https://www.twitch.tv/action4everyone https://www.instagram.com/a4epodcast/Michael Scott: BlueSky- https://bsky.app/profile/hibachijustice.bsky.socialVyceVictus: Twitter/BlueSky/Instagram/Letterboxd- https://x.com/VyceVictus https://bsky.app/profile/vycevictus.bsky.social https://www.instagram.com/vycevictus/ https://letterboxd.com/vycevictus/ Liam O'Donnell: Twitter/Instagram- https://x.com/LiamODin https://www.instagram.com/liamodin/?hl=enMax Deering: Twitter/Bluesky/Letterboxd/Polygon/Neonsplatter/Fangoria- https://x.com/ODSTSpartan https://bsky.app/profile/odstspartan.bsky.social https://letterboxd.com/ODSTSpartan/https://www.polygon.com/horror/562913/sinners-black-vampire-movies-list-watchhttps://www.neonsplatter.com/editorials/the-neon-splatter-interview-micho-rutare-of-predator-killer-of-killershttps://www.fangoria.com/the-night-of-the-hunter-at-70-religious-horror-noire/https://discussingfilm.net/2025/08/20/6-vampire-movies-to-stream-sinners/

How could recent legal opinions shift state and private sector climate change obligations? Maurits Dolmans, Cleary Gottlieb, discusses how to rethink the obligations of fiduciary duty relative to climate action; why it may be the key to solving the climate prisoner's dilemma; and what a legal framework for impact could look like.

This week, Jimbo and Calvinator dive into the fascinating world of game theory and how it applies to MFL. From the Prisoner's Dilemma of transfer bidding wars to Nash Equilibriums in tactics, we break down the psychology, strategy, and hidden dynamics that shape the way managers play the game.Join our Discord server!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on our socials! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Russia and Ukraine have exchanged nearly 300 prisoners of war, a swap deal unfolding on Ukraine's Independence Day. The day was commemorated in solemn ceremonies both in Ukraine and around the world among the Ukrainian diaspora.

Since October 7th, while the world has focused its attention on Gaza, the Israeli government has tightened the screws on the three million Palestinians in the West Bank in all sorts of dramatic ways. We travel to the West Bank to see these changes in person. Visit thisamericanlife.org/lifepartners to sign up for our premium subscription.Prologue: Ira joins Hamed on his Monday commute. He has to navigate a constantly changing series of checkpoints and roadblocks to get to work each day. Hamed works for Comet-ME, which sets up solar panels, water systems, and security cameras in small villages all over the West Bank. (13 minutes)Act One: Settler violence has worsened significantly in the West Bank since October 7, 2023. Yael Even Or travels to a tiny village called Tuba, surrounded by Israeli settlements, to meet the 27-year-old resident trying to protect it. (26 minutes)Act 2: Two quick snapshots of life in the West Bank since October 7th. (6 minutes)Act Two: After October 7th, Israeli Minister of Security Itamar Ben-Gvir increased restrictions on Palestinian prisoners in Israeli security prisons. Prisoners started dying. Dana Chivvis looks into one of those deaths. (25 minutes)Transcripts are available at thisamericanlife.orgThis American Life privacy policy.Learn more about sponsor message choices.

As we enter into the 2025 Week of Solidarity with Anarchist Prisoners, we're sharing a discussion with three anarchists doing prisoner support in different national contexts, prompted by topics brought by the guests. You'll hear first from Moshe of ABC Belarus, then Nicole of the Solidarity Apothecary and finally from Anya of Solidarity Zone speak on topics such as service work in solidarity, gendered dynamics of care work, difficulties in organizing ongoing and longterm anti-repression work from within exile and diaspora communities, burnout and self-care. ABC Belarus Solidarity Zone Solidarity Apothecary Zhensky Srok (Women's Term) ABC Belarus and Solidarity Apothecary are members of the new federation, Solifdarity.International that we spoke about in our August 10th, 2025 episode. . ... . .. Featured Track: The Sticks by The Budos Band from The Burnt Offering

A California parole board has denied parole for Erik Menendez, who was convicted alongside his brother Lyle of murdering their parents in 1989, delivering a crippling blow to the brothers' yearslong fight for release. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juliet and game designer Brendan McLeod dispel Ondore's lies as they talk about Final Fantasy XII's sparse appearances in the canon "Magic: The Gathering–FINAL FANTASY", and set out to make a jeskai Commander deck with all new designs for the game's biggest hitters and most memorable moments and characters. Brendan's bsky with links to Paper Labyrinths and The Prisoner's Dilemma: https://bsky.app/profile/brendanmcleod.com Join Beacon of Creation's Discord: https://discord.gg/t88Vpwh Show Notes and Images: https://beaconofcreation.com

Drama on a WednesdayFirst,  a look at the events of the day.Then, Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast August 20, 1946, 79 years ago, Jealous Partners and Arson. A man burns down his own building, just after allowing the fire insurance to lapse! There's a woman behind the match!Followed by The Whistler, originally broadcast August 20, 1945, 80 years ago, X Marks the Murder. A woman has a theory about a series of murders. Then, The Green Llama starring Paul Frees, originally broadcast August 20, 1949, 76 years ago, The Perfect Prisoner.  The last show of the series. A talented sculptor named Frank Cobb is about to be pardoned from a "model prison." However, he's knifed to death before he can be officially told about the pardon. The Green Lama deals with a prison riot and an escape attempt by one hundred armed inmates. Followed by Top Secret starring Illona Massey, originally broadcast August 20, 1950, 75 years ago, The Church Without a Cross. An American intelligence agent investigating suspicious activity in a small Eastern European town behind the Iron Curtain. The town has a peculiar landmark: a church stripped of its cross — a symbolic absence that hints at the repression of religion under the new Communist regime.Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast August 20, 1942, 83 years ago, Squires' $1100 Bill.  Lum signs the Squire's promissory note for $1100, that the Squire just happens to have on him!Thanks to Laurel for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamIf you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old time radio shows 24 hours a day

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Steve Martin steps out of character and into a sophisticated, straitlaced con man in this David Mamet heist flick. Long before spoofing, fake relatives, bogus tax payments, and overdue traffic violations ad nauseum, the con job was an art. Is this movie? Swipe right to let the Brains steal some of your time.   You can also watch this episode, and many more, in full video on our YouTube channel:   https://www.youtube.com/@TheFilmWithThreeBrains

Send us a textWhat is the process for transferring a criminal defendant from U.S. custody to a foreign country?  We learn this and more from our discussion with Bruce Zagaris, a Partner in the Washington, DC Office of Berliner, Corcoran, and Rowe, who is an expert on international prisoner transfers.  Bruce is a widely known expert in the field of international criminal law, and is the co-author of International Criminal Law: Cases and Materials (now in its 4th edition), as well as International White Collar Crime: Cases and Materials (in its 2nd edition).  Bruce is also the Founder and Editor of the International Enforcement Law Reporter. 

The West Virginia Penitentiary at Moundsville – The Mountain State's First Prison. Though often called The Moundsville Prison, Its formal name is The West Virginia Penitentiary, and its history is long, perhaps too long.  After West Virginia gained statehood in 1863, it took Governor Arthur Boreman three years to convince the legislature to build a prison for the state. The location was selected in Moundsville, along the Ohio River, 12 miles south of Wheeling, the state capital at the time.Architect Joseph S. Fairfax's prison design imitated the newly completed prison in Joliet, Illinois, using Gothic Revival architecture with castle-like turrets and a crenellated façade. The structure, built by prison labor, used the Auburn Plan, with barred cells stacked on top of each other.  The first completed portion contained cells for 840 men and 32 women, while the rest of the facility remained under construction. Prisoners were put to work making brooms, soap, clothing, license plates and even working in a nearby coal mine. Despite this industriousness, prisons are dark places with tragic histories. The darkest aspect of this prison was the exercise of the death penalty where 94 men were executed at the prison, first by hanging and later by electrocution, between 1899 and 1959. This ended when West Virginia became the 6th state to eliminate capital punishment in 1965.  Though women were moved to a new prison, overcrowding at Moundsville was a constant problem. There were deadly riots in 1973, ‘79, and in 1986, the same year the state Supreme Court ruled that a 5' X 7' prison cell was excessive punishment. Inmates were moved to new facilities by 1995, and the City of Moundsville uses the prison for police training and offers tours. Along with its use in movies starring the likes of Robert Mitchum, Jimmy Stewart, and Christian Bale, the prison is infamous as a haunted location and is popular with ghost hunters, reflecting its brutal 120-year history, where antiquated 19th-century ideals of incarceration overstayed their welcome.

This week, we're sharing a recent interview with anarchist prisoner Malik Muhammad. Malik is 3 years into a 10 year concurrent federal and Oregon sentence for alleged use of molotov cocktails during the 2020 uprising and is currently incarcerated at the Snake River Detention Facility, in the hole. We speak about Malik's politicization, their case, realities and organizing in the Oregon prison system, keeping connections with the outside, Malik's writing and inspiration. You can find more about their case and at malikspeaks.noblogs.org and you can find their support's mastodon at https://kolektiva.social/@malikspeaks . You can write Malik via: Malik Muhammad #23935744 Snake River Correctional Institution 777 Stanton Blvd Ontario, OR 97914-8335

Message from Elder Ronnie Loudermilk on August 17, 2025

Corrections is playing down an incident Spring Hill Corrections Facility in which 11 rioting prisoners lit fires and pushed the Waikato prison into lockdown over the weekend.

When Yang Rongli, a pastor of Linfen Golden Lampstand Church in Shanxi Province, China, was sentenced to 15 years in prison, she responded with words of celebration. “I got the top reward!” she said, considering it an honor to suffer for Christ and referring to the fact that her prison sentence was longer than other church members. She and her husband, Pastor Wang Xiaoguang, remain in prison. Listen this week as Bob Fu, former prisoner for Christ in China and the founder and president of China Aid Association, shares updates from persecuted Christians in China, including Pastor John Cao, Pastor Wang Yi, and other Chinese Christians. The Chinese Communist Party continues to pursue absolute government control of churches and other religious institutions in China. Pastors and church leaders face long prison sentences for “fraud” when their church collects tithes and offerings, or “illegal border crossing” if they travel to meet with fellow believers outside China. Despite being prevented from leaving China following the completion of his seven-year prison sentence, Pastor John Cao continues serving the Lord through daily prayer meetings. He's even baptized new believers—despite Communist guards required to escort him everywhere he goes! Bob Fu, author of God's Double Agent, reports on recent church raids in China, including arrests of children attending Vacation Bible School. The Communist Party forbids any religious outreach or training for children under age 18. With two years remaining in his nine-year sentence, Pastor Wang Yi has composed books in his head during his time in prison, as well as praying daily through a list of more than 1,000 prayer requests. You can write letters of encouragement to Wang Yi and other Christian prisoners in China, Eritrea, Iran and other nations at www.PrisonerAlert.com. There are a few seats remaining at VOM's From the Field 2025 National Conference. The conference will take place in Bartlesville, Oklahoma September 25-27. Attendees will hear from Bob Fu and other persecuted Christians—including several former VOM Radio guests—during the conference. Learn more and register online today.

Jasun Horsley is the author of many books, including Seen & Not Seen, Prisoner of Infinity, 16 Maps of Hell, and Big Mother, which examine how popular culture, politics, occultism, science, and pseudo-spirituality all overlap on a covert, multigenerational social-engineering continuum that includes secret societies, intelligence agencies, and organized crime networks. His own Children of Job podcast can be found on Substack and iTunes. Jasun currently keeps goats and chickens and tends grapes in Galicia, Spain, while reading about Jesus. He describes himself as a lifetime truth-seeker and "hell-mapper” and he does not use AI programs. The KunstlerCast theme music is the beautiful Two Rivers Waltz written and performed by Larry Unger

Jason Fraley interviews Oscar winner Melissa Leo about her new dramatic thriller “The Knife,” starring NFL Pro Bowler Nnamdi Asomugha in his directorial debut. Leo discusses her role as the detective, as well as her previous roles in “Homicide: Life on the Street,” “Prisoners” and her Oscar-winning role in “The Fighter.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports protesters in Kyiv are appealing to President Donald Trump, hoping he can persuade the Russian president to demonstrate his commitment to peace.

Send us a textSince 1967, Israel has imprisoned as many as one million Palestinians—men, women, and children. Many are “administrative detainees,” taken without charge or a fixed release date, and receiving little or no due process and no trial by jury. Original detention orders can be renewed repeatedly. Many remain imprisoned for years, subjected to mental and physical abuse and torture. Might these detainees, arrested for so-called “public security,” more appropriately be called captives, hostages, or abductees? Journalist Hind Shraydeh joined us to discuss these Israeli arrest practices, prison conditions, prisoner abuse, the impact on families and communities, and efforts to end the occupation and its unjust system of abduction and incarceration. Hind will also be a panelist on this topic for the Voices from the Holy Land Film Salon on 8/17 at 3PM. More info can be found at voicesfromtheholyland.org.

“Through the Lens of Time” Nurse Chapel's new beau, Doctor Roger Korby, pays a visit to the Enterprise to get help with a dig on Vadia IX, a planet that's home to the descendants of an ancient, highly advanced civilization believed to have been capable of traveling across multiple galaxies and to have discovered immortality. The mission quickly takes a dangerous turn when the landing party becomes trapped inside a temple—or is it a prison? The structure and technology are clearly ancient and advanced, but uncovering their mysteries won't be easy. The team finds itself split up, trapped in different rooms—or maybe planes of existence. But they can still talk to each other and must put their noggins together and romantic tension aside to escape. Meanwhile, back on the ship, a lizard fight has broken out in sickbay. In this episode of Saddle Up! hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our journey through Strange New Worlds with “Through the Lens of Time.” We discuss the mystery and its film inspirations, AI, flying cameras, and the Q, Vezda, and Gorn. Chapters Intro (0:00:00) Connecting Mysteries (00:02:49) Q Gorn Amok? (00:11:22) Ancient Evil (00:17:18) Not Relative Terms (00:24:53) Beto in the Moment (00:33:06) A Trio of Love (00:37:11) A Whiter Shade of Red (Shirt) (00:43:47) A Leap of Faith (00:48:18) Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:55:00) Closing (00:57:48) Hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing Production C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)

“Through the Lens of Time” Nurse Chapel's new beau, Doctor Roger Korby, pays a visit to the Enterprise to get help with a dig on Vadia IX, a planet that's home to the descendants of an ancient, highly advanced civilization believed to have been capable of traveling across multiple galaxies and to have discovered immortality. The mission quickly takes a dangerous turn when the landing party becomes trapped inside a temple—or is it a prison? The structure and technology are clearly ancient and advanced, but uncovering their mysteries won't be easy. The team finds itself split up, trapped in different rooms—or maybe planes of existence. But they can still talk to each other and must put their noggins together and romantic tension aside to escape. Meanwhile, back on the ship, a lizard fight has broken out in sickbay. In this episode of Saddle Up! hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our journey through Strange New Worlds with “Through the Lens of Time.” We discuss the mystery and its film inspirations, AI, flying cameras, and the Q, Vezda, and Gorn. Chapters Intro (0:00:00) Connecting Mysteries (00:02:49) Q Gorn Amok? (00:11:22) Ancient Evil (00:17:18) Not Relative Terms (00:24:53) Beto in the Moment (00:33:06) A Trio of Love (00:37:11) A Whiter Shade of Red (Shirt) (00:43:47) A Leap of Faith (00:48:18) Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:55:00) Closing (00:57:48) Hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing Production C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)

When documentarian Shalom Almond received access to document a group of women prisoners training retired greyhounds to become house-friendly pets for her 2017 film Prisoners and Pups, she opened up a door to be able to capture the hidden stories of women prisoners in Australian jails. Prisoners and Pups is a gentle film that shows the power of rehabilitation programs in prisons, not just for the prisoners, but also for the greyhounds.Now, in 2025, she is back with her essential documentary Songs Inside. Here Shalom captures the lives of women in the Adelaide Women's Prison, becoming part of their lives for six-months as she documents their participation in a music program which sees prisoners learn how to play the ukulele, write songs, and sing, all in preparation for a performance with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra in front of 200 inmates. The climactic performance became the largest concert staged within an Australian correctional facility.Along the journey, Shalom sits in the cells of the prisoners listening to their stories, accompanies them to hearings, and captures their rehearsal processes. Art becomes a salvation for those inside, a release that is given to the prisoners who show good behaviour. But Shalom is not alone in this process, with Barkindji singer-songwriter Nancy Bates guiding their process to becomes singers and songwriters in their own right.There's a beautiful charm to Songs Inside that never detracts the reality that these are women who have found themselves on the wrong side of the law. But Shalom also never focuses on what crimes they may have done to find themselves in this situation. Instead, she taps into the notion of redemption, showing in the process that their futures are in their hands and this musical process is a part of the healing journey they find themselves on.Ahead of Songs Inside's screenings at the Melbourne International Film Festival, I had a chat with Shalom about her work on the film, what it means to be a supportive filmmaker for her subjects, and more. With a career that spans over two decades, Shalom is someone I know I could talk for much longer about her work, and hopefully one day I will.Songs Inside also screens in competition at CinefestOz, with a full release to come down the line.Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Bluesky @thecurbau. We are a completely independent and ad free website that lives on the support of listeners and readers just like you. Visit Patreon.com/thecurbau, where you can support our work from as little as $1 a month. If you are unable to financially support us, then please consider sharing this interview with your podcast loving friends.We'd also love it if you could rate and review us on the podcast player of your choice. Every review helps amplify the interviews and stories to a wider audience. New interviews drop every Thursday, with bonus chats appearing on Tuesdays. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S5E41 - Kee-Oth throwing out sun salutations and throwing prisoners into pits. Finn gotta get that sword game on, and Jake's gotta keep it in his pants. 

This week, we're sharing three segments. First up, you'll hear Yara speaking about Solidarity International, a new initiative to support prisoner support and anti-repression work beyond borders initiated by various anarchist and anti-authoritarian groups networked together, including the International Anarchist Defence Fund and various anarchist black cross groups across the world. SolInt Transcript SolInt PDF (Unimposed) SolInt Zine (Imposed PDF) We're releasing this in the run up to the 2025 Week of Solidarity With Anarchist Prisoners (or WOSWOP), August 23-30th, in which people are invited to gather, connect and take action against borders and against prison walls. You can find more about Solidarity International at their website, Solidarity.International, find them on their mastodon, bluesky, telegram or instagram accounts, and see the 2025 WOSWOP call for solidarity on that site or linked in our show notes. Yara's voice has been re-recorded for anonymity. Then, you'll hear 2 segments from recent episodes of B(A)D News, a monthly podcast in English from the international A-Radio Network. More audios like these, plus archives, can be found at A-Radio-Network.Org The first of these is from the Anarchist Assembly of Biobío near so-called Concepción, Chile from the June 2025 episode of B(A)D News, featuring a chat with the art collective Mesa 8, where they discussed memory, art, and the military dictatorship that began in 1973. Following this, Ausbruch from Freiburg in the German territory spoke with the Red Aid, “der Rote Hilfe” about their work and current challenges from it's founding over 100 years ago by the German Communist Party (KPD) into it's current iteration. This segment can be found in our July 2025 episode of B(A)D News. Finally, you'll hear a segment from Sean Swain… Some Materials Related To Mentioned Cases: Roman Shvedov, fallen comrade Antifa OST & Budapest Complex including Maya who just ended a hungerstrike (TFSR ep) Moscow ABC and Solidarity Zone supporting Russian dissidents Marianna, Dmitra plus their fallen comrade Kyriakos Xymitiris, of the so-called Ampelokipoi case in Athens (TFSR ep) Women Prisoners of Iran facing death: Sharifeh Mohammadi, Pakhshan Azizi, Verisheh Moradi and Nassim Simiyari Stop Cop City 61 RICO defendants . ... . .. Featured Track: Vitamin C by Can from Ege Bamyasi

Do not let yourself become trapped in religion. Sermon 19:00

We're back in the Labyrinth this week and kicking things off with Season 14 of King of the Hill! The gang dives into the revival's first episodes — the callbacks, the cameos, the feels — and whether the Netflix run still has that old network sitcom soul. Plus, we ask the big question: if you could update any classic show with the characters aged up, what would you pick? We've got ideas for The Sopranos, Married… with Children, The Larry Sanders Show, Freaks and Geeks, and more. In this episode, we also remember and dedicate the show to our dear friend and longtime listener Jeff Lisle — a kind, funny, and truly great man who will be missed dearly. Our thoughts are with his family.

Tom Cooney is a visiting Erskine Fellow to the University of Canterbury and I was lucky enough to sit with him in person and hear about his life story and the work he does today helping marginalised groups (those with disabilities, refugees, former prisoners, asylum seekers etc) access entrepreneurship education.   But we start with his childhood, influences, parents, what he studied and how he came to be involved in this area - the format of seeds podcast is to really understand a life story not just a superficial "what is your job" question.  If you want to hear more there are hundreds of conversations now at www.theseeds.nz Tom provided the following links to things we discussed: Tom Cooney's website www.tomcooney.ie   Self-employment for persons with disabilities https://www.tudublin.ie/explore/news/aib-and-tu-dublin-self-employment-for-persons-with-disabilities-programme-2025.html Centre for Entrepreneurial Behaviour Inclusion and Innovation (CEBII) https://researchprofiles.tudublin.ie/en/organisations/centre-for-entrepreneurial-behaviour-inclusion-and-innovation-ceb/persons/  More info on the podcast is at www.theseeds.nz 

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 – 05:54)Public Broadcasting Loses Federal Funding: How Did This Happen and Why Does it Matter?Part II (05:54 – 12:02)The Rise and Decline of Late Night Television: The Cancellation of the Stephen Colbert Show Indicates Important Cultural Shifts in EntertainmentPart III (12:02 – 18:21)Is It Wrong for a Prisoner of War to Take a Cyanide Pill to Protect National Secrets? What About If It's to Protect Civilian Lives? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a 12-Year-Old Listener of The BriefingSpycraft and Soulcraft on the Front Lines of History: A Conversation with James Olson by Thinking in Public (R. Albert Mohler, Jr. and James Olson)Part IV (18:21 – 23:04)What Do We Do with the Books of Ministry Leaders Who Have Now Fallen Away from the Faith? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart V (23:04 – 27:35)Is It Wrong to Applaud During Worship Services? Who is Receiving Praise, God or the Worship Team? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter from a 14-Year-Old Listener of The BriefingSign up to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning.Follow Dr. Mohler:X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeFor more information on The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, go to sbts.edu.For more information on Boyce College, just go to BoyceCollege.com.To write Dr. Mohler or submit a question for The Mailbox, go here.

What Really Happens When Prisoners Have 23 Hours Alone? The fascination with prison life often stems from the surprising ways inmates adapt. Even simple things like communication take on new forms with ingenious schemes. Learn about the jail system and inmate ingenuity in this discussion.

In which we try to get away from the ultra-left stuff but find it vindicated by history once again :c Reading: Why the American Working Class is Different (1986) (from Prisoners of the American Dream) by Mike Davis Send us a question, comment or valid concern: auxiliarystatements(at)gmail.com DISCORD: https://discord.gg/Mq5d85pV

Let's begin with a question: Where are you?That's the question we all ask, isn't it? Whether we know it or not, whether we want to admit it or not. Where are we? In 1968, a TV show called The Prisoner aired in the United States on CBS. The protagonist, known only as Number Six, wakes up one morning to find himself trapped in a place called The Village. The Village is a seemingly idyllic place, where every need is met and every comfort is provided. But every person is stripped of their true identity. They are nothing but numbers, caught in a system that controls their every move, their every thought, and their every word.And the question that lingers throughout the show's seventeen episodes is simple: Where am I?“I am not a number,” says Number Six. “I am a free man.”But in The Village, freedom is an illusion. The people who live there are told they're free, but they are bound by the controlling forces around them. These controllers twist the truth, twist their very souls, to keep them in line, to break their will. And the most unsettling thing is that many of them don't even know they're trapped.Of course, this sounds familiar to many of us. This is the world we now live in.We are surrounded by forces that tell us what to say, how to think, and how to live. It's all neatly packaged and branded, wrapped up with a bow of comfort and convenience. We have the internet, social media, endless streams of entertainment and distraction. We are constantly plugged in, our minds always occupied. But is it freedom? Or is it The Village in a different guise?Like Number Six, we are told that we are free. But when we start asking questions, when we seek real truth, when we try to break free from the stories that are being fed to us, something strange happens. People tell us to settle down, to just go along, to stop fighting against the current. They tell us we're being uncooperative, rebellious. But is it rebellion to ask why we are here? To seek out the truth? To want to know who is really pulling the strings?

In this episode, Trace investigates whether your furry companion is cuddling you... or forging a trauma bond in exchange for treats. Meanwhile, in a shocking twist of anatomy, Julian answers what would happen if your muscles worked in reverse. Flexing? Cancelled. Walking? Complicated. Cuddling your trauma-bonded cat? Still mandatory.QUESTIONSJulian: "What if muscles worked in the opposite direction?" from Eline from the NetherlandsTrace: "Does my cat have Stockholm syndrome?" from RobDo you have an absurd question? Maybe it's silly idea you had, a shower thought about the nature of reality, or a ridiculous musing about your favorite food? If you want an answer, no matter the question, tell us!HOW TO ASK A QUESTION

We start season four off with a bang (or an underwater implosion, more specifically) in the truly unique arc Water War, detailing a planetary civil war between the Quarren and Mon Calamari. In our assessment the show has never looked better, or been more spectacular, than it does here. Even if the story can't quite keep up with the visuals, it's still a great time overall. Let's jump in!BECOME A PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/massivebreakdownpodcastsCHAT SERVER: https://discord.gg/C44PeM5RSf

In our news wrap Sunday, Russia and Ukraine traded strikes while Zelenskyy announced the countries agreed to a large prisoner exchange, the Senate left D.C. for the summer, the Smithsonian said the administration did not ask them to remove mentions of Trump’s impeachments from an exhibit, former Trump prosecutor Jack Smith is under investigation, and Pope Leo XIV led Mass at the Jubilee of Youth. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders