Podcasts about rikers

Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks to Ben Ferguson and Link Lauren about the backlash over Zohran Mamdani's bizarre viral World Cup viewing party at Rikers Island prison and why it may be a sneak peek of his prison reform agenda and his plans to close Rikers; Bill Maher putting NPR's Steve Inskeep in his place with his brutally honest take on the self-righteous elitism of liberals and Democrats; CNN's Abby Phillip having to break up an argument over illegal immigrants being deported by ICE between "The View's" Ana Navarro and Lydia Moynihan; Border Czar Tom Homan telling Fox News' Laura Ingraham why he fears that ICE deportations will get far more violent and deadly as long as Democratic rhetoric keeps encouraging people to fight back and resist ICE raids; Palantir CEO Alex Karp telling The Free Press' Bari Weiss how progressives used to be against illegal immigration because it lowered the wages of the poor and lower middle class, and how Democrats reversing course on this major issue may be the death of their party; gay cruise attendees being surprised when the Muslim country of Turkey refused to let them dock at its port; and much more. Today's Sponsors: Angel Studios - Choose entertainment that is focused on stories about perseverance and real human experiences. If you go premium, you'll get 2 free tickets to see Young Washington in theaters this Independence Day, and be part of making this film the #1 movie in America for our nation's 250th birthday. Go to: http://Angel.com/rubin

We explore the legal aftermath of the world’s most intense "take your kid to work day" after a mother saw her neglect charges officially dismissed. It turns out that letting your little one join the family business for some high-stakes hair removal is legally considered a lapse in judgment rather than a crime. Move over lemonade stands—there's a new, far more professional hustle in town. Also on the show: Zohran Mamdani is seen watching the World Cup with Rikers island prisoners, the Blue Angels are under fire for flying too close to civilians, William Shatner has a metal record coming out, and we talk to syndicated columnist Ron Hart. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2024, comedian Nora Fried started a monthly book club for women incarcerated at Rikers Island. What began with nine women and a copy of Tara Westover's "Educated" has grown into a nonprofit called Rosebuds Reading Collective, with actress and author Julia Fox now leading a monthly creative writing workshop inside the jail. Nora joins Janae to talk about how it all came together. Photo: Rosebuds Reading Collective Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What happens to a place built on punishment when a movement demands it be rebuilt for life?On this episode, Dr. Lesley Joseph sits down with two frontline fighters in the battle to close Rikers Island and transform it into something radically different: a hub of renewable energy and community sustainability.Manuel Figueroa — Member of Freedom Agenda, and a justice-impacted individual who lived through the system — brings the raw, on-the-ground truth of what it means to be caught between broken promises and political whiplash. He watched the city's reentry programs get gutted under Mayor Eric Adams, and he knows what happens when people in power decide the “built-in forgetter” kicks in.Michael Higgins Jr. — Land use planner at the NYC Environmental Justice Alliance and coordinator of the Renewable Rikers Coalition — walks us through the legislative machinery: the Renewable Rikers Act, Intro 881, and the decades-long fight to not just close the jails but to reimagine the island — with wastewater treatment, solar energy, and infrastructure that actually serves the communities that have been choked by pollution and incarceration for generations.Together, they talk about the real obstacles — the developers circling, the political amnesia, the competing visions that would rather turn Rikers into a profit center than a public good. And they leave us with a challenge: What does justice actually look like when we stop treating it like an abstraction?This is the fight to turn a site of suffering into a source of renewal. And it's not just about New York.Tune in and ask yourself: What's your community's Rikers?Resources: Campaign to Close Rikers WebsiteRenewable Rikers: Instagram & WebsiteFreedom Agenda: Instagram & Website NYC-EJA: Instagram & WebsiteRecent Articles:NYC press release on RIker's Island ClosuresRikers' closure plan moves a step closer after long-awaited land transfersMamdani transfers vacant Rikers Island facilities, restarting dormant piece of jail's closure planFormer Rikers Island detainees cautiously optimistic the end of facility is near after jailhouse infirmary closureBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-environmental-justice-lab--5583745/support.Don't forget to subscribe and rate the podcast wherever you listen! Support our work by joining the Supporters Club: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-environmental-justice-lab--5583745/supportConnect with our Environmental Justice Lab community: Instagram: @envjusticelab YouTube: @envjusticelab Email: theenvironmentaljusticelab@gmail.com

Howard Robertson had every reason to go down the wrong path. His parents died. His siblings were in the streets. But instead of following them he chose corrections — and over a 22 year career from the late 1970s to the early 2000s he rose from correctional officer to captain to deputy warden to warden of Rikers Island — the largest and most violent jail in America. In this episode of Locked In with Ian Bick, Howard pulls back the curtain on everything — from his brutal upbringing to what made him choose corrections to what Rikers Island looked like from the inside during its most violent era to the notorious inmates he encountered to how programs reduced violence to how politicians destroyed what it could have been to the problems with closing it and what the future of Rikers Island really looks like. _____________________________________________ #rikersisland #jail #truecrimestories _____________________________________________ Thank you to FACTOR & GLD for sponsoring this episode: Factor: Head to http://factormeals.com/lockedin50off and use code lockedin50off to get 50 percent off and free daily greens per box, with new subscription only, while supplies last until 09/27/2026. (See website for more details). _____________________________________________ GLD: New customers get 40% Off with code LOCKEDIN at https://www.gld.com/ _____________________________________________ Connect with Howard Robertson: https://www.amazon.com/Student-Game-Become-Unstoppable-Smarts/dp/1977283896 _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Howard Robertson's Unlikely Journey 01:12 Overcoming Tragedy and Choices 02:29 Early Mindset: Learning from Role Models 03:53 Shooting for the Moon: Mentorship & Goals 05:02 Rising Above Average Through Hard Work 07:01 Is Drive Innate or Learned? 07:42 Family, Bad Paths, and Purpose 08:03 Helping Inmates and Preventing Recidivism 09:36 From Speaking to Writing: Reaching Youth 10:16 Authenticity in Storytelling: Why the Book Matters 11:01 Personal Stories: Bullying, Friendship, and Impact 13:02 How the Past Shapes Leadership Style 14:47 Navigating Street Ties Inside Rikers 18:00 Inmate Politics and Safe Resolutions 21:22 Respect, Boundaries & Saying No 23:40 Life Lessons and Staying Clean 24:43 Sponsor Segment: Factor Meals 27:40 Entering Corrections: Career Choice 29:34 Knowing the Community: Double-Edged Sword 30:14 Respect, Fairness, and Avoiding Violence 32:00 Overcrowding, Programs, and Jail Services 34:49 Correctional Culture: Then and Now 36:32 Political Changes & Rikers' Decline 41:13 Burough Jails, Funding, and Flawed Solutions 44:43 Sponsor Segment: GLD Chains 45:56 Corrections Leadership & Barriers to Progression 47:13 Mass Incarceration, Bad Policy, and Population Issues 51:01 Physical Conditions & Racial Makeup 54:35 Bail, Releases, and Systemic Injustice 56:39 Promotions, Process & Rules of the System 01:00:31 Programs: Entertainment and Violence Reduction 01:03:35 The Winner's Dorm: Transforming Inmates 01:04:41 Solitary Confinement: Problems & Alternatives 01:08:06 Expanding Special Housing and Culture Change 01:10:44 Medical, Mental Health, and Malingering 01:13:36 Mental Health, Career Impact and Life After 01:14:50 Defining Real Success for Youth 01:15:55 Numbers that Shock: Mass Incarceration 01:17:00 Notorious and Celebrity Inmates 01:18:36 Retirement, New Mission, and Legacy 01:18:56 Biggest Takeaways: Excuse-Free Success 01:19:56 Book Recommendation & Final Thoughts _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Godfrey is joined by Dante Nero and Akeem Woods to talk about the World Cup basically being African countries playing their colonizers with Congo vs Belgium and the French team being almost entirely Black, fans still doing monkey sounds while FIFA stays silent, why we hate Candace Owens more than Derek Chauvin, David Oyelowo catching heat over his comments on Nigerian accents and slave accents, why the British Black experience is completely different from the Black American one, Isabel Wilkerson's book Caste and African-Americans being at the bottom of the system, Trump's trash 250-year party with Vanilla Ice standing in the rain, Mamdani shutting down Rikers and locking down rent control, Godfrey wanting the NYC horse and carriage industry gone, LeBron leaving the Lakers, Nick Cannon and Kevin Hart hiring Black across the board, Michael Blackson building a school in Ghana, and Michael Jordan's free clinics and film grants in North Carolina. Legendary Comedian Godfrey is LIVE from New York, and joins some of his best friends in stand up comedy, Hip-Hop and Hollywood to talk current events, pop culture, race issues, movies, music, TV and Kung Fu. We got endless impressions, a white producer, random videos Godfrey found on the internet and so much more! We're not reinventing the wheel, we're just talking 'ish every week... with GODFREY on In Godfrey We Trust. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's Headlines: Mitch McConnell has apparently been on death's door for three weeks and nobody thought to mention it — Punchbowl News reported yesterday that he was found unconscious after likely suffering a heart attack, with EMS dispatch audio referencing CPR in progress for a cardiac arrest, while his office has been telling us he's "working closely with staff," which is one way to describe being in a hospital after cardiac arrest. Harvey Weinstein is also in Bellevue Hospital with heart failure as a complication of pneumonia after being rushed from Rikers, awaiting his September sentencing for sexual assault. America's 250th birthday celebration is upon us, with Trump promising the world's longest fireworks show starting at 10:30pm, plus a speech he's calling a rally that he promised to deliver even if it's 107 degrees, so happy birthday to us. Trump also took his Qatari hand-me-down plane on its inaugural flight to North Dakota for the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library opening, where he compared himself to Teddy Roosevelt without quoting him once, interacted with an AI version of Roosevelt, floated giving himself the Medal of Honor for "taking on Russia Russia Russia," and bragged about winning the Iran war. Meanwhile, Former CIA Director John Brennan is suing the DOJ to prevent them from destroying evidence related to Trump's revenge investigations into him, which is the correct move and the only language Trump can read. Democratic panic is setting in after DSA candidate Melat Kiros, 29, beat 29-year incumbent Diana DeGette in Colorado's congressional primary — with Colorado's attorney general Phil Weiser also beating establishment favorite Michael Bennet in the governor's primary. And the Trump administration lifted its restrictions on Claude Fable 5 and Mythos, which it banned weeks ago for cybersecurity concerns, while simultaneously asking OpenAI to restrict its new GPT-5.6 Sol model for national security vetting, because the administration's relationship with AI safety is whatever is most convenient at any given moment. Resources/Articles mentioned:  NY Post: Mitch McConnell was found 'unconscious' in DC home last month, may have suffered heart attack TMZ: Harvey Weinstein Suffers Heart Failure at Rikers Island, Sources Say WaPo: Trump's July 4 fireworks to start much later and last much longer AP News: Retrofitted Qatari jet takes flight as Air Force One for Trump's trip to North Dakota NYT: Ex-C.I.A. Chief Asks for Order Forcing Trump Administration to Preserve Records NBC News: Colorado Senate Primary Election 2026 Live Results: Hickenlooper, Gonzales and More CNBC: Anthropic says Trump admin has lifted export controls on Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 Subscribe to the Betches News Room and join the Morning Announcements group chat. Go to: betchesnews.substack.com Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Dr Russell Thackeray interviews Jersey City-based meditation teacher, yoga teacher, and licensed massage therapist Oneika Mays, discussing her love of reading and music, the value of stories, and how technology, social media, and AI affect attention and thinking. Mays describes being introduced to meditation over 15 years ago and teaching for about 10, explaining that an injury and over-reliance on yoga classes led her to deeper meditation and mindfulness, which helped her feel okay even when she didn't feel okay. She emphasises practicing with compassion, distinguishing Buddhist “kindness” as ease and spaciousness from “tenderness” as self-love, and notes how her experiences as a Black queer woman inform her teaching around feeling “othered.” She recommends Jon Kabat-Zinn and Sharon Salzberg, and explains her book, “Sit With Me: A Non-BS Journey to Mindfulness and Meditation,” combining memoir, metta practice, and her work launching a wellness program at Rikers Island's women's jail.00:00 Welcome and Introductions00:19 Life in Jersey City01:23 Oneika Beyond Work02:37 Love of Reading04:55 Teachers and Names06:47 Books Versus Screens08:33 Meditation Origin Story10:18 Kindness and Tenderness13:02 Othering and Belonging15:56 Nuance in a Divided World19:57 AI and Attention Spans21:13 Books for Meditation22:15 Why She Wrote Sit With Me24:41 Rikers and the Program26:15 Metta Loving Kindness28:05 Final TakeawayYou can contact us at info@qedod.comResources can be found online or link to our website https://resilienceunravelled.com

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It's Election Day in NYC and WFUV's Xenia Gonikberg takes us through key races throughout the city. Only 7% of inmates at Rikers Island voted in the last election. WFUV's Sienna Reinders went to a rally urging the Board of Elections to create a polling site for Rikers Island. In Hoboken, NJ, WFUV's Lainey Nguyen met Dylan Zajac, a Gen-Z entrepreneur who refurbishes used computers and donates them to people in need. His work at Computers 4 People has donated more than 5,000 computers and reached more than 12,000 people. Host/Producer: Xenia Gonikberg Editor: Tess Novotny Reporter: Sienna Reinders Reporter: Lainey Nguyen Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker

What happened to Korey Wise after the Central Park Five convictions was almost unimaginable. Emmy-winning actor Jharrel Jerome opens up about filming the brutal prison scenes in Netflix’s When They See Us, portraying Korey Wise’s years inside Rikers, and the emotional toll of stepping into one of the most devastating wrongful conviction stories in America. He also shares the powerful moment the real Korey Wise finally watched the series, and why the story still hits so hard years later.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Detectives Briscoe and Logan look into a lover's lane murder and hope to identify a bespeckled suspect from a parking ticket. But their investigation is interrupted when they come across a man who just had his penis cut off by his jealous wife (who happens to clock Logan with a frying pan). Briscoe wants to get out on time to see the Knicks, but Van Buren assigns them to a fatal stick-up. When the gunman in the robbery also turns up dead, they arrest a guy who threatens them with a burrito. Meanwhile, Lenny and Mike think the man with thick-glasses is the lover's lane shooter. By the time they realize he's got a solid alibi, he's shanked at Rikers.  And why was there an entire episode that only followed the police? Because Michael Moriarty had...issues. We're talking about the classic, format-breaking Law & Order season 4 episode 17 "Mayhem." Our guest from our January 13, 2021 episode is Erin Fox. One of the many cases which inspired this episode includes that of Lorena Bobbitt.   New episodes of These Are Their Stories will return July 8! For exclusive content from Kevin and Rebecca, sign up on Patreon.This show was recorded in The Caitlin Rogers Project Studio. Click to find out more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dr. Becky Fenton started her career as a psychologist at Sing Sing Correctional Facility before being recruited to Rikers Island to supervise its psychiatric division — one of the largest and most challenging mental health systems in the country. In this episode of Locked In with Ian Bick, Becky breaks down what it was really like working inside one of America's most notorious jail systems from the other side of the cell door. She opens up about the violence and instability inside Rikers, the trauma on both sides of the system, her role in implementing Crisis Intervention Training for mental health emergencies, and what it takes to stay grounded when the environment around you is anything but. _____________________________________________ #RikersIsland #PrisonPsychology #TrueCrime _____________________________________________ Connect with Dr Becky Fenton: https://www.longislandpsychologyandconsulting.com/ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Shop Locked In Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 From Prison Psychologist to Private Practice — Her Story 01:48 The Early Influences and Personality That Led Her to This Work 03:37 The Education and Career Shift Nobody Expected 06:00 How She Ended Up as a Psychologist Inside Prison 08:49 Sing Sing vs Rikers Island — The Differences Nobody Talks About 11:16 Mental Health Inside Prison vs Mental Health in Hospitals — The Reality Gap 14:24 When Security and Mental Health Priorities Collide — Who Wins 18:18 Safety Violence and What It Really Takes to Advocate for Staff 20:59 How Trauma Shapes Inmate Behavior — What Most People Get Wrong 24:15 Vicarious Trauma — What Working in Prison Does to the Staff 27:15 Crisis Intervention and Deescalation — What Actually Works Behind Bars 32:33 What a Typical Day Really Looks Like Working at Rikers Island 36:31 Suicide Watch and What Inmate Care Actually Involves 39:12 Male vs Female Jails — The Shocking Differences Nobody Discusses 44:01 A Complete Day Inside Rikers Island — Hour by Hour Reality 47:20 What Destroys New Staff and How to Survive the First Year 53:01 The Truth About Solitary Confinement — What the Research Actually Shows 56:01 Rehabilitation vs Punishment — Which One Actually Works 01:00:41 Medication Management and What Happens to Inmates at Discharge 01:03:41 The Non Clinical Duties Nobody Warns You About in Federal Systems 01:06:50 How She Switched Off After Working in One of the World's Most Stressful Environments 01:10:14 The Programs and Therapy Practices That Actually Make a Difference 01:13:11 Why She Finally Left Rikers Island — The Real Reason 01:16:12 Private Practice and Why She Still Advocates for Prison Reform 01:19:01 What She Would Tell Her Younger Self — Final Thoughts _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jorge Polanco started his career inside one of the most notorious jail systems in America — Rikers Island. In this episode of Locked In with Ian Bick, Jorge breaks down what it was really like working inside Rikers as a correction officer, why he walked away after two years, and how that experience shaped the police officer he eventually became across Florida, Colorado and Texas. _____________________________________________ #RikersIsland #TrueCrime #LawEnforcement _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Shop Locked In Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction & Early Life 01:19 Family Background and Work Ethic 02:14 Baseball Dreams & Growing Up in the Bronx 03:55 Teenage Influence and Choosing a Path 07:43 Discovering Law Enforcement 10:01 Starting in Corrections: Riker's Island Academy 12:13 First Days Inside Riker's Island 14:33 Experiences with Inmates & Managing Challenges 16:13 Mental Health & Family Impact 18:47 Temptations, Corruption & Integrity in Corrections 22:00 Learning the Hustle & Navigating the System 23:46 Officer Stories & Systemic Issues 26:16 Transitions, Family Struggles & Moving Forward 29:35 Becoming a Police Officer in Florida 31:40 Facing Discrimination and Professional Barriers 33:46 Social Media & Law Enforcement 36:50 Colorado & Different Policing Environments 39:28 Tough Cases & Feeling Powerless 41:21 Finding a Place in Texas Law Enforcement 42:10 Narcotics Detective & Personal Mission 44:20 Persistence, Setbacks & The Path to Success 47:10 Corrections Experience: Preparing for Policing 49:31 Differences Between Agencies & Career Transitions 52:30 Law Differences Across States 53:56 Murder Charges for Fentanyl Dealers 54:59 Personal Connection & Family Impact of Drugs 01:00:34 Parenthood, Family Stories & Personal Growth 01:07:01 Reflections, Goals & Role of Law Enforcement Today 01:09:03 Challenges of Policing in Modern Society 01:12:46 Therapy, Mental Health & Stress Management 01:15:41 Leaving Rikers & Lessons from Corrections 01:18:31 Memorable Inmates, Mental Health Units & Stories 01:21:29 Handling Retirement Across States 01:22:12 Policing in Texas & Drug Laws 01:24:26 Common Crimes & Domestic Violence 01:26:06 Adapting to New Regions & Reflections 01:27:32 Lessons Learned & Closing Thoughts _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wolfgang Hunter joins Geo and Derek on "On The Gate" to break down why the current comedy landscape is failing and why he's returning to the stage to fix it.In This Episode:The Comedy Standard: Wolfgang critiques the current state of stand-up and why so much modern content feels like "slop."Musical Comedy Legends: A deep dive into the careers of Adam Sandler and Weird Al, plus a tribute to the late Trevor Moore of The Whitest Kids U' Know.The NYC Hustle: From working in a bathhouse to the difference between service industry grind and the "soul-crushing" office life at places like JP Morgan.Current Events: The crew discusses the latest headlines regarding Rikers Island, the Pras Michel case, and the cultural impact of Alex Jones.Tech & Gaming: We look ahead to the release of GTA 6 and discuss the Mandela Effect and how AI (and Mr. Wonderful) is changing the game.ON THE GATE! ENJOY!Original air date: 5/11/26Join the live chat Wednesday nights at 11pm EST. Uncensored versions of the show streamed Monday and Thursday at 2pm EST on GaSDigital.com. Signup with code OTG for the archive of the show and others like Legion of Skanks, In Godfrey We Trust, and Story Warz. FOLLOWGeo PerezInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/geoperez86/Derek DrescherInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/derekdrescher/Timestamps:00:30 - The current state of the Podcast02:00 - Why Wolfgang is returning to Stand-Up05:15 - Musical Comedy: Adam Sandler vs. Weird Al06:35 - Remembering Trevor Moore (WKUK)07:50 - What actually defines "Alt" Comedy?12:15 - The history of fake stage names14:10 - Kevin Hart's "Funny AF" & diverse comedy rooms18:10 - Gym stories and relationship dynamics22:30 - Big Jay Oakerson & the NYC Comedy Scene28:20 - Service Jobs vs. Corporate Office Life31:15 - Real-life work site accidents and consequences36:30 - The JP Morgan case & financial headlines37:30 - Breaking News: Rikers Island updates39:00 - The Pras Michel legal case40:25 - The legacy and impact of Alex Jones43:30 - Discussing current events and news cycles46:45 - GTA 6: Expectations vs. Reality49:00 - The Mandela Effect: Why our memories lie50:20 - When Derek learned legal terminology in court53:00 - Niche subcultures and extreme social trends57:40 - Upcoming Dates & Plugs59:00 - Mr. Wonderful and the AI RevolutionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Steven Lee rose to the rank of sergeant in the NYPD before everything collapsed. In this episode of Locked In with Ian Bick, Steven breaks down one of the most dangerous things a cop can do — go undercover against his own department for Internal Affairs — and what the system did to him afterward. Years later an off duty incident at a nightclub ended his career and landed him on Rikers Island. He opens up about what it's really like being a former cop behind bars, the corruption he witnessed and exposed, and the true cost of speaking out against your own brothers in blue. _____________________________________________ #NYPD #PoliceCOrruption #rikersisland _____________________________________________ Thank you to RAYCON for sponsoring this episode: The Everyday Earbuds Classic are the perfect addition to your everyday routine. Go to Bhttps://buyraycon.com/IANBICK to get 15% off! _____________________________________________ Connect with Steven Lee: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevefornewyork?igsh=YThycTFiMzhhemZz YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/@SystemUnfiltered Website: https://www.stevefornewyork.com/ _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Shop Locked In Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 From Brooklyn Streets to the NYPD — Steven's Story 04:00 Growing Up Around Gang Life and Learning Street Smarts 07:00 Asian Gangs, Chinatown and the World Nobody Talks About 14:00 The Values and Influences That Shaped Who He Became 23:00 Joining the NYPD — And Immediately Questioning Everything 33:00 The Quota System Nobody in the NYPD Wants to Admit Exists 44:00 The Harsh Realities of Police Work They Never Teach You 53:00 What It's Really Like Policing Different New York Boroughs 01:00:00 Life as a Sergeant in Flushing Queens — Where It All Changed 01:11:00 Bar Checks, Karaoke Bars and the Hidden Corruption He Discovered 01:26:00 The Moment He Agreed to Go Undercover Against His Own 01:41:00 What He Found — Corruption Spreading Across Multiple Precincts 01:55:00 Someone on the Inside Was Sabotaging the Operation 02:08:00 18 Months Undercover — Bribes, Payoffs and Living a Double Life 02:20:00 The Operation Collapsed — And Everything Fell Apart 02:40:00 Retaliation, Political Pressure and What It Really Means to Blow the Whistle 02:55:00 Depression, Mental Health and the NYPD Culture Nobody Talks About 03:07:00 The Arrest They Used to Target Him — Losing Everything 03:21:00 Fired, Fighting Criminal Charges and Navigating the Legal System Alone 03:35:00 Trial, Sentencing and the Day He Was Sent to Rikers Island 03:55:00 What It's Really Like Surviving Jail as a Former Cop 04:05:00 Transferred to Westchester — A Different Jail, Same Harsh Reality 04:14:00 Release, Recovery and What Life Looks Like on the Other Side 04:24:00 Final Thoughts — Can the NYPD Ever Really Reform? _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dana Kaplan, criminal justice reform expert, talks about her new role as Mayor Mamdani's Close Rikers Czar, leading NYC's efforts to close Rikers in favor of borough-based jails as required by law. Photo: An aerial image of Rikers Island. (Credit: U.S. Geological Survey via Wikimedia Commons)

Don Halloran, President of Folger Adams, joins Locked In with Ian Bick to break down the systems that keep prisons running from the inside out. In this episode, we dive into everything from repairing cells at Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary and why it's unlikely to ever reopen due to extreme costs and infrastructure challenges, to the ongoing shutdown of Rikers Island and what's replacing it. Don explains how modern prison cells are built, including solitary confinement units, high-security locking systems, and the technology that controls every door in a facility. We also get into the different types of prison locks, how lockdowns actually work, and what it takes to maintain security inside some of the most dangerous environments in the country. _____________________________________________ #PrisonLife #PrisonCells #TrueCrime #PrisonSystem #BehindBars #PrisonSecrets #SecuritySystems #lockedinpodcast _____________________________________________ Connect with Don Halloran: https://www.southernfolger.com/ _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Shop Locked In Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Inside How Prisons Are Built (Full Story) 01:56 Entering the Prison Industry & First Jobs 05:52 Owning a Prison Business & Industry Changes 10:16 First Time Inside a Prison Facility 13:16 Prison Construction Boom & Market Trends 17:16 How Prison Cells Are Built & Installed 22:00 Prison Design: Security, Safety & Contraband Prevention 27:00 Solitary Confinement & Effects on Inmates 30:32 International Prisons vs U.S. Prisons 34:32 Prison Escapes, Maintenance & Cell Security 41:36 Alcatraz Stories & Reopening Challenges 46:01 Modern Prison Tech & Rehabilitation Efforts 52:01 Keys, Locks & Prison Security Systems 56:00 Personal Stories from Inside the Industry 01:00:00 Prison Living Conditions: Heat, Space & Reality _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NYC Mayor Mamdani is following through with opening city-run grocery stores that will have essentials that will be cheaper than traditional grocery stores in the city. A hearing was held to discuss the voting difficulties for detainees on Rikers Island. WFUV's Jordan tells us more. At the Bronx River Foodway, New Yorkers can learn how to forage and harvest edible plants. WFUV's Lainey Nguyen reports. Host/Producer: Xenia Gonikberg Editor: Tess Novotny Reporter: Xenia Gonikberg Reporter: Jordan Donegan Reporter: Lainey Nguyen Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker

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This is the noon All Local for Tuesday, April 7, 2026

A new therapeutic housing unit is open for incarcerated individuals, which brings the Mamdani administration one step closer to closing Rikers prison. WFUV's Xenia Gonikberg has more. The Deliverista Hub was created for Delivery Drivers in New York to be able to rest during their shifts. WFUV's Jordan Donegan reports. New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is calling for a bipartisan investigation into one of the missile strikes on Iran. WFUV's Alexandra Pfau explains. Host/Producer: Alexandra Pfau Editor: Tess Novotny Reporter: Jordan Donegan Reporter: Xenia Gonikberg Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker

[REBROADCAST FROM Dec. 8, 2025] A new documentary chronicles the journey of Tim Johnson, a former Super Bowl Champion turned pastor whose faith inspired him to minister to incarcerated men on Rikers Island. Kayla Johnson, the film's director and Tim's daughter, discusses "Fatherless No More," which is nominated for Outstanding Documentary (Film) at this year's NAACP Image Awards.

Is Amazon's famous leadership principle being weaponized against you? Join Product Manager Brian Orlando and Enterprise Business Agility Consultant Om Patel as we talk about how "disagree and commit" becomes "shut up and obey" in most companies. Watch or listen as we discuss one of tech's most misunderstood management concepts, covering topics such as:Difference between Amazon and Your CompanyRed flag phrasesWhy psychological safety is non-negotiableWhat happens when smart people stop pushing backThe OnE lEaDeRsHiP tRiCk managers hateAdditionally, drawing on research and experience, we build a framework for protecting yourself and your team from toxic decision-makers attempting to lift-and-shift the walls and roof of "disagree and commit" without the foundation. That's right - practical, diagnostic questions and actionable strategies to distinguish legitimate debate from leadership cowardice!#ProductManagement #AgileLeadership #WorkplaceCultureGoogle's Project Aristotle (2012-2014), Organizational Cynicism by James Dean Jr., Pamela Brandes, and Robbie Darwadkar (1998), Understanding and Managing Cynicism about Organizational Change by Rikers, Wanous, and Austin (1997), Arguing Agile Episode 243: How Corporate Turns Good People Bad, Jeff Bezos 2016 Letter to ShareholdersLINKSYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@arguingagileSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/362QvYORmtZRKAeTAE57v3Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/agile-podcast/id1568557596INTRO MUSICToronto Is My BeatBy Whitewolf (Source: https://ccmixter.org/files/whitewolf225/60181)CC BY 4.0 DEED (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/deed.en)

Troy Ave sits down with Ian Bick for an honest conversation about his upbringing, the path that led him into the criminal justice system, and what it took to survive time at Rikers Island. In this episode, Troy Ave breaks down his early life, the court case that changed everything, the realities of being locked up inside Rikers, and how incarceration reshaped his mindset both personally and professionally. He speaks honestly about accountability, survival, and navigating life after the system while continuing his journey in music. _____________________________________________ #TroyAve #HipHopInterview #PrisonStory #StreetLife #TrueCrimePodcast #MusicIndustry #LifeAfterPrison #rikersislandstories _____________________________________________ Thank you to AVA & LUCY for sponsoring this episode: AVA: Take control of your credit today. Download the Ava app and when you join using my promo code LOCKEDIN, you'll get 20% off your first year—monthly or annual, your choice. _____________________________________________ LUCY: Go to HTTP://LUCY.CO/IANBICK and use promo code IANBICK to get 20% off your first order. _____________________________________________ Connect with Troy Ave: https://www.instagram.com/troyave/?hl=en _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Shop Locked In Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Troy Ave on Rikers Island & Interview Introduction 00:32 Growing Up in Brooklyn: Background & Perspective 01:44 Privilege, Exposure & Early Worldview 03:40 Family Life, Brooklyn Upbringing & Environment 06:11 Lessons From Parents & Early Business Mindset 07:27 Teen Years: Discipline, Mistakes & Street Fights 10:39 Gang Life: Attraction, Reality & Short-Lived Appeal 13:05 Life Choices After Gangs: Credit, Jobs & Direction 14:24 First Hustles: Work, Streets & School Balance 17:46 From the Streets to Music: Motivation & Drive 21:40 The Mixtape Era & Early Music Grind 24:45 Drug Money vs Music Money 27:30 Leaving the Streets & Refocusing on Music 33:00 Jail Time, Loyalty & Leveling Up Mentally 36:52 Touring Independently & Music Industry Lessons 41:01 The Real Consequences of Street Life 44:42 The Shooting, Arrest & Legal Battle 52:00 Inside Rikers Island: Firsthand Experience 01:00:32 Life in Jail: Mindset, Privileges & Survival 01:13:12 Locked Up Again: Routines & Mental Toughness 01:19:12 Money, Status & Jail Politics 01:32:00 Rikers Island: Violence, Dominance & Reality 01:46:40 Lessons Learned, Hustle & Life After Jail 02:01:47 Achievements, Missed Goals & New Perspective 02:06:06 Final Reflections & Closing Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Matt Frey spent seven years working as a therapist inside Rikers Island from 2011 to 2018, a job he never imagined taking growing up in the suburbs of New York. In this episode, Matt gives a rare inside look at day-to-day life at Rikers from the inmate perspective, breaking down what really happens in both General Population and Mental Observation housing. He shares firsthand experiences with extreme violence, inmate suicides, unprovoked attacks on staff, and the psychological toll of working inside one of America's most notorious jail systems. Matt also explains how inmates sometimes manipulate mental health services for protection or legal advantage, what it's like hearing confessions protected by confidentiality, and the surreal reality of assessing people just hours after seeing their alleged crimes on the news. Now running his own psychotherapy practice after leaving Rikers, Matt reflects on boundaries, trauma, and how working inside the jail changed him forever. _____________________________________________ #RikersIsland #PrisonStories #TrueCrimePodcast #JusticeSystem #PrisonLife #MentalHealthInPrison #LifeBehindBars #lockedin _____________________________________________ Thank you to AVA for sponsoring this episode: Take control of your credit today. Download the Ava app and when you join using my promo code LOCKEDIN, you'll get 20% off your first year—monthly or annual, your choice. _____________________________________________ Connect with Matt Frey: Instagram: @freymentalfitness @outliftathletics @mcfrey27 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61585253558683 _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Shop Locked In Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Life Inside Rikers Island (What No One Sees) 01:14 Meet Matt: A Therapist Inside Rikers Island 03:00 From Rikers Island to Private Practice 07:12 Matt's Early Life & Why He Chose Mental Health 13:55 First Jobs in Mental Health & Prison Work 18:43 First Day Working at Rikers Island (Shock & Reality) 20:44 How Therapy Works Inside a Jail 23:10 Violence, Suicides & Mental Health at Rikers 27:29 Solitary Confinement & Its Psychological Damage 32:58 Daily Life at Rikers: Safety, Filth & Neglect 37:06 Confidentiality, Courts & Ethical Dilemmas in Jail 45:01 The Human Side of Rikers: Trauma & Inmate Stories 53:34 Why He Left Rikers Island 01:00:26 Lessons Learned About Justice, Mental Health & Reform Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dylan Syer speaks publicly for the first time about the high-profile accusations that upended his life, including allegations of fraud, identity theft, and grand larceny stemming from his work as a celebrity personal shopper. Prosecutors claimed Dylan used access to clients' finances to make unauthorized luxury purchases, accusations he firmly denies. In this episode, Dylan explains what he says really happened, how the charges caused his business to collapse overnight, and what it was like being sent to Rikers Island while fighting to clear his name. He also opens up about the emotional toll of the case, navigating the criminal justice system, and ultimately being sentenced to one year of weekends at Rikers — a punishment that kept him trapped between freedom and incarceration. _____________________________________________ #RikersIsland #PrisonStories #TrueCrimePodcast #CelebrityLifestyle #LifeAfterPrison #JusticeSystem #RedemptionStory #lockedin _____________________________________________ Thank you to AVA & GOLD DROP SELTZERS for sponsoring this episode: AVA: Take control of your credit today. Download the Ava app and when you join using my promo code LOCKEDIN, you'll get 20% off your first year—monthly or annual, your choice. _____________________________________________ GOLD DROP SELTZERS: Head to https://www.thedryoak.com/ and use promo code LOCKEDIN at checkout for 10% off your order. _____________________________________________ Connect with Dylan Syer: Instagram: @SireConsultant TikTok: @SireConsultant _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Shop Locked In Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Police Raid, Fraud Charges, and Everything Falling Apart 01:55 Dylan Sire's Case: The Allegations and Why This Story Matters 02:59 Childhood, Family Values, and Early Influences 05:53 Discovering Luxury Fashion and the High-End World 09:47 Breaking Into High-End Sales and Designer Retail 14:12 Launching His Own Boutique and Becoming an Entrepreneur 22:14 Building a Celebrity Personal Shopper Business 27:47 Industry Shifts, Competition, and Cracks in the Model 33:53 Big Clients, Luxury Spending, and How the Business Worked 38:18 Financial Pressure, Business Trouble, and Legal Red Flags 42:38 Account Freezes, Chargebacks, and Sudden Collapse 47:17 Arrest, Booking, and Arrival at Rikers Island 54:00 Inside Rikers Island: Survival, Fear, and Reality 01:01:56 Bail, Media Attention, and Public Fallout 01:09:01 Court Proceedings, Charges, and Legal Strategy 01:16:20 Sentenced to Weekends at Rikers: How It Worked 01:23:30 Relationships, Trust, and Personal Consequences 01:32:00 Rebuilding After the Case: Frugality, Growth, and Lessons Learned 01:36:00 Final Reflections, Accountability, and Moving Forward Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Fu Banger sits down to breakdown his involvement with the Nine Trey Gangsters, surviving Rikers, and navigating the federal system after the 6ix9ine RICO case exploded. He details what really happened inside Manhattan Correctional Center's SHU the night Jeffrey Epstein died — what he saw, what inmates were saying, and why the entire unit felt off. Fu also explains why he believes 6ix9ine staged his recent “home invasion robbery,” and gives his honest reaction to Diddy's viral prison photos and the trouble they may bring. He opens up about his time at a federal low-security prison, including how the yard handled high-risk inmates, predators, and those with serious charges, and what daily life at a low really looks like. #FuBanger #NineTrey #RICOCase #6ix9ine #Epstein #PrisonStories #TrueCrimePodcast #lockedinwithianbick Thanks to AURA FRAMES, BLUECHEW & PRIZEPICKS for sponsoring this episode: Aura Frames: Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/LOCKEDIN. Promo Code LOCKEDIN Prizepicks: Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/IANBICK and use code IANBICK and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Connect with FU Banger: https://www.instagram.com/fubanger_hob/?hl=en Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ Shop Locked In Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop Timestamps: 00:00 Tekashi 6ix9ine RICO Case Explained + FU Banger Intro 00:40 Growing Up in Brooklyn: Family, Childhood & the Streets 02:27 Brooklyn School Life, Graffiti Crews & Early Crime 04:55 First Arrests, Juvenile Jail & Learning the System 07:07 Teenage Hustling: Boosting, Independence & Survival 13:46 Returning to NYC & the Barclays Center Incident 14:35 Arrested Again: Federal Charges Begin 15:46 Inside the RICO Case: Prison Calls, Informants & Feds 19:41 Rikers Island: Gangs, Structure & Daily Survival 21:38 Transferred to Federal Custody: MCC & Co-Defendants 24:14 6ix9ine Cooperates: RICO Fallout & Snitching Allegations 27:44 Taking the Plea Deal & Admitting Guilt 32:42 Federal Prison Life in Pennsylvania Explained 35:36 Prison Hustles: Orderly Jobs, Money & Politics 39:00 Prison Culture: Gangs, Cars & Chomos 43:14 Breaking Rules, Discipline & Getting Violated 46:01 Daily Prison Routine: Food, Commissary & Smoking 49:42 Prison Fights, Gambling & The Shoe 54:09 Jeffrey Epstein at MCC & Solitary Confinement Stories 58:51 MCC Lockdowns, Guns & Emergency Transfers 01:02:57 COVID Lockdown in Federal Prison 01:04:42 Getting Out: Reentry, Jobs & Reality After Prison 01:10:07 Life After the Case: Notoriety & Staying Low 01:12:00 Staying Out of Trouble After Prison 01:13:13 Final Thoughts on 6ix9ine, Identity & Survival Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the 6AM All-Local update on Wednesday, Dec. 12.

A new documentary chronicles the journey of Tim Johnson, a former Super Bowl Champion turned pastor whose faith inspired him to minister to incarcerated men on Rikers Island. Kayla Johnson, the film's director and Tim's daughter, joins us to discuss "Fatherless No More."

This is the 4pm All-Local update on Sunday, Dec. 7.

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Lionel tears into the radical policy proposals (like defunding the NYPD, closing Rikers, and implementing free buses) that define a candidate as either a "visionary progressive or a dangerous ideologue". We reveal the fear of a "shadow government, globalist government to destroy everything that is ours" and dissect how cultural anxiety—from seeing "veils and headscarves" to the alleged shift from assimilation to "replacement"—is shattering voters' identities. Lionel explores the dangerous political climate where opponents weaponize labels like "xenophobe" and "Islamophobe", and discusses the threat of manufactured crises, specifically how the end of SNAP benefits could precipitate mayhem, lawlessness, and martial law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jelani Vanholten didn't grow up wanting to work inside one of America's most dangerous jails—but life led him behind the walls of Rikers Island. After attending college and trying several career paths, he put on the correctional officer uniform and was assigned to one of Rikers' most feared units: The House of Pain.Inside those walls, respect wasn't given—it was earned. Jelani became known as a CO who treated inmates with firmness and fairness, earning credibility from both staff and prisoners. But the longer he stayed inside Rikers, the darker the job became. From daily violence and psychological battles to navigating gang politics and surviving high-tension housing units, Jelani saw the brutal reality of New York City's jail system up close. But everything changed when he felt his life was in danger—and the department didn't have his back. #RikersIsland #PrisonStories #FormerCO #LawEnforcementLife #PrisonGuard #InsideTheSystem #WhyIQuit #truecrimepodcast Connect with Jelani Vanholten: https://www.instagram.com/broadwaycasino?igsh=MXFxMDdjc3owZTl3OQ== Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ Shop Locked In Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop Timestamps: 00:00 The Rikers “House of Pain” Unit Explained 00:38 Who Is Delani? Meet Today's Guest 02:12 Growing Up in NYC & Early Survival Skills 04:46 Childhood Friendships & Street Lessons 05:52 Dreaming of Music & Reality Hitting Hard 06:44 First Encounters with the Justice System 07:59 Choosing a Career in Law Enforcement 09:03 Applying to Work at Rikers Island 10:07 The Corrections Academy: What It's REALLY Like 11:17 Mental & Physical Challenges in Training 12:56 The OC Spray Test — Everyone Breaks Here 14:39 Training vs. The Actual Jail… No Comparison 15:54 How Delani's Family Reacted to the Job 20:28 Day One on Rikers Island — Shock to the System 24:19 The First Shifts: Chaos, Noise & Control 27:05 Breaking Up Fights & When Force Is Necessary 30:12 Working the Mental Health Units 32:04 A Crisis in Segregation — Life or Death Decision 36:43 Controlled Chaos & Officer Culture on the Job 42:06 How Officers Earn Respect Inside 49:20 Balancing Rapport with Inmates vs. Authority 01:03:12 Boundaries, Respect, and When to Act 01:09:54 The Moment Respect Starts to Slip 01:10:54 Why Delani Ultimately Left Rikers 01:18:16 Feeling Betrayed by the Department 01:23:52 The Breaking Point: Safety vs. Family 01:27:17 Life After Rikers — What Comes Next 01:33:01 New Work & Purpose Beyond Corrections 01:34:57 Looking Back: The Cost of the Job 01:35:32 Closing Thoughts & Takeaways Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In part 2, Sarma Melngailis, subject of the docuseries Bad Vegan and author of The Girl with the Duck Tattoo, tells Lola & Meagan how Mr. Fox consumed her time, overwhelmed her with information, and dangled promises of financial freedom that was always JUST around the corner as a way to get her to send him more and more money. She’ll share about the fabricated online personas he created as part of the manipulation, how he always knew things it seemed like he couldn’t have known, and the tactics he used to keep her in a constant state of confusion and dependence, driving across the country until they were finally both arrested. Plus, how she felt about her time in Rikers, and the current status of her restaurant. SOURCES The Girl With the Duck TattooSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Theresa Ramos started her career at the Bronx District Attorney's Office before becoming the Director of Gang Intelligence at Rikers Island, one of the most notorious jails in America. In this interview, Theresa breaks down the truth about gangs inside Rikers, how violence really starts, and what the public gets wrong about the facility. She opens up about recruiting informants, managing gang intelligence, and what changes are needed to make Rikers safer — both for staff and inmates. #RikersIsland #PrisonStories #GangIntelligence #TrueCrimePodcast #CorrectionalOfficers #PrisonDocumentary #LockedInPodcast #NewYorkPrisons Connect with Theresa Ramos:Email: theresaramos@vanguardcrimestrategies.com Thank you to BLUECHEW & PRIZEPICKS for sponsoring this episode: Visit https://bluechew.com/ and use promo code LOCKEDIN at checkout to get your first month of BlueChew & pay five bucks for shipping. Prizepicks: Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/IANBICK and use code IANBICK and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ Shop Locked In Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop Timestamps: 00:00 The Truth About Rikers Island 02:00 Who Is Teresa? From Bronx DA Office to Gang Intel Director 07:00 Growing Up in the Bronx: Survival, Culture & Grit 10:00 Family Influence, Discipline & Early Struggles 13:00 Rebellious Teen Years & Moving to Puerto Rico 21:00 Failing Forward: College Setbacks & Finding Direction 28:00 Discovering Criminal Justice & Real-World Impact 34:00 Working Homicide Cases & a Shocking Family Secret 45:00 Climbing the Ladder: From Admin to Gang Analyst 47:00 First Major Gang Investigation & Breaking Down Intel Work 54:00 Gang Structures, Violence Trends & NYC's Street War Data 01:03:00 How Gangs Operate in New York: Codes, Power & Rank 01:12:00 Inside Rikers: Corruption, Chaos & Survival Tactics 01:17:00 Recruiting Informants: Strategy vs. Loyalty 01:23:00 Recidivism, Violence & Why the Cycle Continues 01:26:00 Dropping the Flag: When Gang Members Want Out 01:30:00 Can Rikers Be Fixed? Misconceptions vs. Reality 01:33:00 Criminal Justice, Society & What Needs to Change 01:37:00 Final Reflections & What Teresa Learned From It All Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elizabeth Glazer, founder of the journal Vital City and former director of the New York City Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice, talks about the challenges the next mayor will face regarding Rikers Island, and what each says about the current plan to close Rikers in favor of borough-based jails.

Fresh off dropping his reelection campaign, Mayor Eric Adams went on an unexpected trip to Albania. Back home, the three remaining major mayoral candidates marked the anniversary of Oct. 7, while former Gov. Andrew Cuomo surprised many by reversing course on his earlier support for closing Rikers Island. NY1's investigative reporter Courtney Gross and political reporters Bobby Cuza and Dan Rivoli break down another eventful week in the race for mayor. Later, as we head into the final stretch before Election Day, the “Off Topic” team begins taking a closer look at the leading candidates and what they're proposing for New York City. The first installment focuses on Republican Curtis Sliwa.

Jayson “Rame” Albertorio grew up in the tough neighborhoods of New York City, where he joined the Crips at a young age. His teenage years were spent bouncing between juvenile detention, Rikers Island, and New York state prison. After his release, Rame tried to turn his life around—but when he fled probation and moved to Los Angeles, things took another dark turn. He was shot in the face and locked up again, this time in LA County Jail. #RikersIsland #LACountyJail #Crip #PrisonStories #Survival #GangLife #TrueCrimePodcast #prisontalk Connect with Jayson: Jayson's movie trailer: https://youtu.be/JwIPDF2BkPY?si=0HjLhazoXNgYUMCv Jayson's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/litrame?igsh=MnVndmQ5N25iaDY1 Lake george the movie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lakegeorgethemovie?igsh=YXZ1cnUzbXJhZXhk Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ Shop Locked In Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop Timestamps: 00:00 – Rame's Story: From Survival to Redemption 03:35 – Growing Up in NYC's Lower East Side 07:07 – Fighting to Prove Himself as a Teen 12:01 – First Arrest & Time in Juvenile Detention 17:17 – Joining the Crips & Hustling the Streets 22:44 – Becoming a Father While Deep in Crime 27:44 – Robberies, Hustle & Rikers Island Nights 31:20 – Violence, Gangs & Survival Inside Jail 35:35 – Life After Prison: City Bikes & Art Hustle 41:02 – Parole Problems & Fleeing to California 45:05 – Shot in the Face: Surviving LA Streets 51:19 – Locked Up Again in LA County Jail 55:03 – Returning to New York & Starting Over 59:09 – Fatherhood, Redemption & Lessons Learned 01:02:07 – Final Thoughts: Turning Pain Into Purpose Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bobby Shmurda went from viral rap sensation to serving nearly 7 years in New York prisons, including time on Rikers Island — and now he's back with a story you need to hear. In this exclusive interview, Bobby opens up about his rise in the music industry, the case that sent him to prison, what life inside Rikers was really like, and how he's reinvented himself since coming home. #BobbyShmurda #RikersIsland #NewYorkPrison #LockedInPodcast #PrisonStories #HipHopInterview #RapCulture #truecrimepodcast Thank you to BLUECHEW & PRIZEPICKS for sponsoring this episode: BlueChew: Visit https://bluechew.com/ and use promo code LOCKEDIN at checkout to get your first month of BlueChew FREE & pay five bucks for shipping. Prizepicks: Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/IANBICK and use code IANBICK and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Connect with Bobby Shmurda: https://www.instagram.com/itsbobbyshmurda/?hl=en Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ Presented by Tyson 2.0 & Wooooo Energy: https://tyson20.com/ https://woooooenergy.com/ Use code LOCKEDIN for 20% OFF Wooooo Energy Buy Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop Timestamps 00:00 Introduction & Early Life in Brooklyn 05:00 Family, Childhood, and Influences 10:00 Street Life: Early Hustles & Tough Lessons 17:00 Becoming Bobby Shmurda: Music Origins 22:00 Rap Stardom & Sudden Success 27:00 Street Code, Morals & Regrets 33:00 Arrest, Charges & Taking Responsibility 39:00 The Reality of Rikers Island 45:00 Violence, Survival & Daily Life in Jail 50:00 Cutting, Fights, and Prison Dynamics 57:00 State Prison Transfer & More Challenges 01:03:00 Adapting & Reflecting in Prison 01:08:00 Life Lessons Learned Inside 01:12:00 Rebuilding: Life After Release 01:13:30 Making Amends & Final Reflections Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wednesday, September 10th, 2025Today, a judge tosses out the criminal case against the Michigan fraudulent electors; the Supreme Court has agreed to expedite the case against Trump's tariffs and will hear arguments in November; a court ruled that Eric Adams' move to allow ICE into Rikers is illegal; South Korea is outraged over the raid of the Hyundai battery factory in Georgia; the Trump administration has returned Russian dissidents to Putin; Republicans in the Missouri House have advanced their vote stealing bills; video footage sheds light on an incident in which Republican Tim Burchett shoved a protestor; New Mexico becomes the first state to offer universal child care; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Thank You, Daily LookFor 50% off your first order, head to DailyLook.com and use code DAILYBEANS.  Guest: Mark Pinsley Democratic candidate for Pennsylvania's 7thVoteMarkPinsley.com@markpinsley - Instagram, @mpinsley.bsky.social -BlueSky, Mark Pinsley - facebookLive with Allison Gill and Mary TrumpCheck out Dana's new website - DANAGOLDBERG.comStoriesMichigan judge dismisses charges against 15 pro-Trump 'fake electors' | NPRMissouri House advances redistricting map 89-63, final vote set Tuesday | ABC - KMBC 9 Adams Administration Move to Let ICE Into Rikers Is Illegal, Judge Rules | The New York TimesOutrage, confusion in South Korea after Georgia immigration raid | The Washington PostVideo footage sheds more light on Burchett's tussle with protester | Live Updates - POLITICOTrump Admin Returns Russian Dissident Asylum Seekers to Putin - TPM | Talking Points MemoSupreme Court takes up fast-moving appeal over Trump's tariffs | CNN PoliticsGood Trouble Checklist on how to locate your nearest ICE facility and organize a recurring rally, with tips on messaging and marketing to get others to join you, and what to do once you're there. How to Organize a Bearing Witness Standout**California needs your help | Proposition 50 Vote YES !! Yes On Prop 50 | Special Election Phone Banks - mobilize.us**Help ensure safety of public servants. Hold RFK Jr accountable by signing the letter: savehhs.org, @firedbutfighting.bsky.social on Bluesky**SIGN THE STATEMENT OF SOLIDARITY for the FEMA Katrina Declaration.From The Good NewsYou Can Vote For Dana !  2025 Out100: Cast your vote for Readers' Choice!!Mom's Secret Life of Trashing | YouTubeThe Daily Beans MerchWhiteface Mountain - WikipediaOur Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - DonateMSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlueWhistleblowerAid.org/beansFederal workers - email AG at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you're going to do, or just vent. I'm always here to listen. Find Upcoming Actions 50501 Movement, No Kings.org, Indivisible.orgDr. Allison Gill - Substack, BlueSky , TikTok, IG, TwitterDana Goldberg - BlueSky, Twitter, IG, facebook, danagoldberg.comMore from MSW Media - Shows - MSW Media, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, The Breakdown | SubstackReminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That's just one of the perks of subscribing! patreon.com/muellershewrote Our Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - DonateMSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlueWhistleblowerAid.org/beansFederal workers - feel free to email AG at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you're going to do, or just vent. I'm always here to listen. Find Upcoming Actions 50501 Movement, No Kings.org, Indivisible.orgDr. Allison Gill - Substack, BlueSky , TikTok, IG, TwitterDana Goldberg - BlueSky, Twitter, IG, facebook, danagoldberg.comCheck out more from MSW Media - Shows - MSW Media, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, The Breakdown | SubstackShare your Good News or Good TroubleMSW Good News and Good TroubleHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?The Daily Beans | SupercastThe Daily Beans & Mueller, She Wrote | PatreonThe Daily Beans | Apple Podcasts

Mazel Morons! Today, we're covering everything from J.Lo's infamous bodega snack order to Ben's hair loss journey and the wild world of Turkish transplants. Josh shares his mom's Costco hoarding habits, a Van Gogh-style portrait of himself, and why Apple thinks his toaster oven is a security risk. We weigh in on listener dilemmas- awkward weddings, relationship limbo, and cutoff t-shirts- plus we crown their latest What Are You, Nuts? moments (hint: loose romaine leaves and Torahs at Rikers). Love ya!Leave us a voicemail here!Follow us on Instagram and TikTok! Sponsors:Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to hero.co and use code GOODGUYS at checkout.See thicker, stronger, faster-growing hair with less shedding in just 3-6 months with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month's subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code GOODGUYS10.Go to signos.com and get $10 off select plans with code GOODGUYS.Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Maud Maron, running as a Republican in the 2025 Manhattan District Attorney race against Democrat incumbent Alvin Bragg, calls into the program to stress that Bragg prioritizes ideology over public safety, acting like a social worker instead of a prosecutor. She criticizes the Democratic Socialists of America's influence on city politics, arguing that their policies—such as defunding the police and closing Rikers—endanger New Yorkers. Maron shares her own political shift away from the Democratic Party, likening it to being “mugged by reality,” and emphasizes the importance of voting in the upcoming November election, especially given low turnout in off-years. She calls for stronger leadership to restore safety in New York, denounces Bragg's prosecution of Donald Trump as political abuse, and urges Manhattan voters to rally behind her campaign for a safer city. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leroy Ebron is back for his 6th and final episode of Locked In with Ian Bick — and he's saving the wildest Rikers Island stories for last. As a former correction officer on one of the most notorious jail complexes in America, Leroy has spent his career in the middle of chaos: riots, gang wars, and the day-to-day madness of life inside Rikers. #RikersIsland #PrisonStories #CorrectionsOfficer #JailStories #LockedInWithIanBick #PrisonLife #COStories #LeroyEbron #truecrimepodcast Follow Leroy Ebron's YouTube Show here: https://www.youtube.com/@LeroyEbronHouse If you want more stories from Leroy check out our past episodes here: 1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Km9Q7ED-WU 2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIyagmqDFJw 3.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nj8xxxMOlsQ 4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lf7QvSQ1k5c 5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEXhToIoT28 Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ Presented by Tyson 2.0 & Wooooo Energy: https://tyson20.com/ https://woooooenergy.com/ Use code LOCKEDIN for 20% OFF Wooooo Energy Buy Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction & Leroy Ebron's Return 01:21 Promoting Leroy's New Channel 02:45 Audience Feedback & Story Authenticity 03:55 Wild Stories from the Bing in the 80s 05:23 Mouse Pets and Prison Life Memories 06:51 Legendary Inmates & Prison Culture 09:07 Girls' Prison Fights & Shocking Incidents 15:55 Female Officers and Prisoner Reactions 18:34 Encounters with Giant COs & Inmates 24:03 The 500lb Inmate Saga 31:06 Mess Hall Madness & Standing Up to Brass 36:46 Fight Nights, Boxing Gloves & Discipline 43:05 Helping Inmates & Old Prison Stories 47:06 Full Circle Moments After Prison 48:21 The Russian Inmate & TV Room Drama 52:54 Lessons on Respect & Prison Justice 56:04 Grand Finale & Farewell Powered by: Just Media House : https://www.justmediahouse.com/ Creative direction, design, assets, support by FWRD: https://www.fwrd.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices