Podcast appearances and mentions of Susan Burton

The wayback machine lands us back in 2017 to revisit a show featuring John Moreland and Phoebe Hunt. Nick joins John onstage for an acoustic tour de force of Oklahoma folk-flavored original tunes and Phoebe is joined by the eTones as she lends her silky-voiced twang to the Americana lexicon. We also hear from Susan Burton, a formerly incarcerated drug addict turned activist who has used her life experience to help and reform others with similar struggles. That's all this week on eTown! Visit our Youtube Channel to see artist interviews, live recordings, studio sessions, and more! Be a part of the audience at our next recording: https://www.etown.org/etown-hall/all-events/ Your support helps us bring concerts, tapings and conversations to audiences while fostering connection through music, ideas and community. If you'd like to support eTown's mission to educate, entertain and inspire a diverse audience through music and conversation, please consider a donation: https://www.etown.org/get-involved/donate-orig/.

The women in this story came to a fertility clinic at Yale hoping to become pregnant. They arrived expecting the utmost in care. But when a surgical procedure caused them excruciating pain, their doctors dismissed it.Susan Burton is the host of The Retrievals, a podcast that exposes what was actually going on behind the scenes. In this episode, we discuss the shocking source of the patients' pain and ask why we still tolerate and misinterpret women's pain.For early access to Crime Story episodes and to listen ad-free, subscribe to CBC's True Crime channel here.This episode's transcript can be found here.

Note for listeners: this episode contains discussion of eating disorders. Susan Burton '95 is the writer, reporter, and co-producer of The Retrievals, a podcast exploring the shocking case of the Yale Health fertility center, where a nurse repeatedly stole Fentanyl from patients undergoing egg retrievals. She's a longtime reporter at This American Life and the author of the memoir Empty, about a lifelong eating disorder. Join Lily Isaacs as she talks with Susan about her relationship with New Haven, how she became interested in radio, and the advice she has for her younger self and for young journalists. Produced by Lily Isaacs, Joanne Lee '26, Xavier Guaracha '25, and Suraj Singareddy '25. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.

Ep 171: After nearly 20 years of addiction and cycles of incarceration, this woman became a renowned voice for formerly incarcerated females This is the Susan Burton story. Links mentioned: https://anewwayoflife.org/ https://thewiredc.org https://fortunesociety.org/ Sources for Today's Episode: Becoming Ms. Burton: From Prison to Recovery to Leading the Fight for Incarcerated Women Beingsusanburton.com ABC 7 CNN The New Press NY times Bureau of Justice Statistics Vera Institute of Justice LA Times Research and Education Institute Kings Institute.Stanford.edu The Today Show Credits: Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks Produced & Edited by James Varga Script Editor, Abagail Belcastro Music by Dessert Media Show your Support: The easiest way you can support us is by leaving a review, telling your friends, sharing on social media or by sending us a note. We love to hear from our audience! You can also support the show through the following ways: Follow Us on Social: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/womenandcrime Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenandcrimepodcast/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@womenandcrime Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/womenandcrime Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/womenandcrime Twitter: https://twitter.com/WomenAndCrime Patron - ad-free shows starting at $2 a month, or upgrade to get an extra episode every month, exclusive AMAs with the hosts, lecture series on criminal justice, our true crime book club, and more! Check out our Patreon page for more info: https://www.patreon.com/womenandcrime Apple Subscriptions - Ad-free shows are now available through Apple's podcast app for only $1.99 a month. Merchandise - For T-shirts, Hoodies, notebooks, stickers and mugs check out: https://www.womenandcrimepodcast.com/merch Help is Available: If you or someone you know is in a crisis situation, or a victim of domestic, or other violence, there are many organizations that can offer support or help you in your specific situation. For direct links to these organizations please visit https://womenandcrimepodcast.com/resources/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On This episode, MHD talks with A New Way of Life founder, Susan Burton, about her journey to criminal justice activism and the ways we can support those who are coming home after being incarcerated.Susan Burton, an esteemed advocate for criminal justice reform and the founder of A New Way of Life, who has dedicated her life to supporting formerly incarcerated women by providing housing, legal services, and a path to personal empowerment. Having personally navigated the challenges of re-entry after nearly two decades in and out of the criminal justice system, Susan's journey began with her own struggle for recovery following the devastating loss of her young son. Her experiences fueled a commitment to change, leading to the establishment of A New Way of Life in 1998, a beacon of hope and transformation for countless women.Resources:www.beingsusanburton.comwww.anewwayoflife.orgCommunity Announcements:The LA Citywide Residential Speed Hump Program Opening Thursday, March 21st 2024, at 9:00 am. For more information on how to apply for a speed hump and the criteria, visit https://ladot.lacity.gov/projects/safety-programs/speed-humpsWestern Our Way Community Workshop Tuesday March 26, 2024 6:30pm St. Brigid's Catholic Church 5214 South Western AvenueRSVP Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/western-our-way-community-workshop-tickets-847685529237Evermont Housing Info Session In-Person Information Session on Saturday March 23 at 11:00 AM Constituent Services Center 8475 S. Vermont AveOnline Webinar Information Session on Thursday March 28 at 6:00 PM via Zoom.For more information and to register, visit evermontsouthla.org

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"My life was not created for me to wallow in the depths of despair," proclaims A New Way Of Life Founder, Susan Burton as she retells her story of survival and resilience to Benjamin. After decades of drug-use and several stints in prison, Susan knew she needed to reclaim her life. Once returning home from prison Susan discovered a community that didn't see the woman she once was, but the woman she could be and with that support A New Way Of Life was founded. Twenty-five years later and Susan continues to welcome women who are returning home from prison with open arms and a promise to love them until they're able to love themselves. Follow Benjamin on Twitter: @BenjaminHallFNC

“I mean, I do think that I have an abiding interest in women's bodies. In how our bodies can be determinative, how they can suggest certain identities, how they can preclude certain identities, how our bodies can, you know, hold lots of possibilities. Like, I noticed I just said the negative parts first, I think because it took me until I was in my mid forties when I finished this book and published it, to understand the possibilities of a body, the transformative possibilities of living in and living from a body and taking pleasure in my body in a way that it's not that I had never taken pleasure in it. There were certainly things I did that gave me pleasure, but there was a lot of self loathing directed at my form. So, I think that we have a lot of stories about living in these bodies as women.” So says Susan Burton, whose voice you might recognize from the incredible New York Times and Serial podcast, The Retrievals, which explores the experience of women who underwent egg retrieval at the Yale Fertility Center with saline in lieu of fentanyl—because a nurse named Donna was replacing the drugs in service of her addiction. The series is a beautiful exploration of whose pain matters, and the type of medical gaslighting that's far too common in the lives of women. Susan is a veteran staff member at “This American Life,” and the author of the stunning memoir, Empty, which explores her own uneasy relationship with her body. Though she's in recovery now—a description she holds lightly—Susan spent the first few decades of her life struggling with binge eating disorder. We explore all of this in our conversation, which I'll take you to now. MORE FROM SUSAN BURTON: Empty: A Memoir The Retrievals Podcast Susan Burton's Website Follow Susan on Instagram To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sara and Danny are joined by writer and reporter Susan Burton, to talk all about her podcast The Retrievals, a 5 part narrative series from The New York Times and Serial. The Retrievals details the story of dozens of women who underwent IVF treatment at the Yale Fertility Center, and the nightmare of excruciating pain that ensued. Susan shares her experience producing the podcast and how her own experience with eating disorder recovery informed her interest in stories about women's bodies. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-retrievals/id1691599042 Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Susan Burton is an editor at This American Life, the author of the memoir Empty, and the host of the podcast The Retrievals. “I know I have much more anger than I reveal, and I don't think that's uncommon. Especially for women. There's been a lot of attention to that in recent years—the anger of women, how it's expressed and not expressed. But I think that among the things I've stifled for years are just my true feelings, and I've always wanted to be close to people and to be intimate with people, and have often felt that I have trouble making myself known or being known or being understood. And so...it felt good to be known.” Show notes: @burtonsusan susanburton.net Burton on Longform Burton's This American Life archive 01:00 “In The Event of an Emergency, Put Your Sister in an Upright Position” (Ira Glass • This American Life • Jan 2001) 05:00 Empty (Random House • 2020) 06:00 “Secrets” (This American Life • Feb 2021) 39:00 “Terry Gross and the Art of Opening Up” (New York Times • Oct 2015) 42:00 “From 'Empty' To 'Satisfied': Author Traces A Hunger That Food Can't Fix” (Terry Gross • NPR • June 2020) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A new podcast is bringing to light the abuses suffered at a fertility clinic at Yale. In 2020, a nurse secretly replaced vials of an opioid used to reduce pain during egg retrievals with saline solution. That meant the women felt the procedure, some describing excruciating agony while the clinic downplayed or ignored them. Lisa Desjardins discussed more with Susan Burton, host of "The Retrievals." PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Kayla is joined by author and reporter, Susan Burton, to discuss her latest podcast “The Retrievals” from Serial Productions and the New York Times. As an alumna of Yale University, this story hit close to home for Susan as she uncovered the disturbing accounts of hundreds of women going to infertility treatment at the university's fertility clinic. So how did exactly one nurse with an addiction problem get away with swapping out these womens' fentanyl with saline? And what were the consequences of not just her actions but the medical staff surrounding her? You'll have to listen to find out. Follow SusanSusan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susanmasonburtonCheck out THE RETRIEVALS: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/22/podcastsFollow Us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directionallychallenged__/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Salome. Cleopatra. Marsha P. Johnson. La Belle Otero. These are just some of the women who have taken the world by its bra straps and left a mark on history that cannot be erased.From Josephine Baker's iconic burlesque performances to Frida Kahlo's distinct brand of power, we unfurl the stories of these audacious women who defied norms, drawing their strength from their unabashed erotic aliveness.Today's episode takes you on an enchanting journey into the lives of legendary women.Their inspiring stories of unabashed sensuality and inner authority will teach you how to rule the world, just like they did. Let's salute these legends of erotic expression, and awaken the legendary Seductress inside of YOU. LINKS FROM THE SHOW:Showgirl Charm School - Click here to sign upLadygroove Photo Shoot ReelBecoming Ms. Burton by Susan Burton & Cari LynnA New Way of LifeEpisode 116: Friendship, Freedom & Farts with Allie MondayLeave a review of the podcastShare a desire for a future episodeLearn more about working with Mary one-on-oneFollow Mary on Instagram

This week, the panel begins by dissecting Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, a zany piece of intellectual property that's been taken off the shelf by Jeff Rowe, Seth Rogan, and a slew of animators and turned into a critical darling. Then, the trio reviews The Retrievals, a five-part narrative podcast hosted by Susan Burton for The New York Times and Serial Productions that chronicles the systematic ways American healthcare continually denies, discounts, and ignores women's pain through a series of events that unfolded at the Yale Fertility Clinic. Finally, they are joined by Wesley Morris, critic at large at The New York Times, to discuss his tour de force essay, “How Hip-Hop Conquered the World,” and how the history of the radical art form is as porous and complex as the nation itself.  In the exclusive Slate Plus segment, the panel commemorates hip-hop's 50th anniversary with a lightning round of personal accounts about their first encounters with the form.  Email us at culturefest@slate.com.  Endorsements: Dana: Since their conversation about Sinéad O'Connor a few weeks ago, Dana has dived even deeper into the late Irish singer/songwriter's oeuvre. One gem she found was The Year of the Horse, a concert documentary recorded live in 1990 at Forest National, Brussels. It's a fantastic snapshot of a live performance at a very specific time in O'Connor's life.  Julia: Taylor Swift fans! Julia recently attended Swift's concert in Los Angeles and was struck by the overall kind, positive, and good vibes of the crowd. Fans of all ages and body types exchanged bracelets with one another, trading “Hi Barbie!” greetings, which made the concert-going experience feel even more special.  Stephen: It may be difficult to convince a teenage girl in 2023 to listen to Tom Waits' catalog, but Stephen has done exactly that: he created a playlist for his daughter called “Broken Bicycles,” which highlights Waits' extraordinary ability to write a pop melody.  Outro music: “Spinning Wheels” by Dusty Decks. Podcast production by Cameron Drews. Production assistance by Kat Hong.  This episode is sponsored by the podcast About the Journey. Learn more here: https://traveler.marriott.com/about-the-journey/ If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and exclusive content on many shows. You'll also be supporting the work we do here on the Culture Gabfest. Sign up now at Slate.com/cultureplus to help support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, the panel begins by dissecting Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, a zany piece of intellectual property that's been taken off the shelf by Jeff Rowe, Seth Rogan, and a slew of animators and turned into a critical darling. Then, the trio reviews The Retrievals, a five-part narrative podcast hosted by Susan Burton for The New York Times and Serial Productions that chronicles the systematic ways American healthcare continually denies, discounts, and ignores women's pain through a series of events that unfolded at the Yale Fertility Clinic. Finally, they are joined by Wesley Morris, critic at large at The New York Times, to discuss his tour de force essay, “How Hip-Hop Conquered the World,” and how the history of the radical art form is as porous and complex as the nation itself.  In the exclusive Slate Plus segment, the panel commemorates hip-hop's 50th anniversary with a lightning round of personal accounts about their first encounters with the form.  Email us at culturefest@slate.com.  Endorsements: Dana: Since their conversation about Sinéad O'Connor a few weeks ago, Dana has dived even deeper into the late Irish singer/songwriter's oeuvre. One gem she found was The Year of the Horse, a concert documentary recorded live in 1990 at Forest National, Brussels. It's a fantastic snapshot of a live performance at a very specific time in O'Connor's life.  Julia: Taylor Swift fans! Julia recently attended Swift's concert in Los Angeles and was struck by the overall kind, positive, and good vibes of the crowd. Fans of all ages and body types exchanged bracelets with one another, trading “Hi Barbie!” greetings, which made the concert-going experience feel even more special.  Stephen: It may be difficult to convince a teenage girl in 2023 to listen to Tom Waits' catalog, but Stephen has done exactly that: he created a playlist for his daughter called “Broken Bicycles,” which highlights Waits' extraordinary ability to write a pop melody.  Outro music: “Spinning Wheels” by Dusty Decks. Podcast production by Cameron Drews. Production assistance by Kat Hong.  This episode is sponsored by the podcast About the Journey. Learn more here: https://traveler.marriott.com/about-the-journey/ If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and exclusive content on many shows. You'll also be supporting the work we do here on the Culture Gabfest. Sign up now at Slate.com/cultureplus to help support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many women who experienced an egg retrieval at the Yale Fertility Clinic reported excruciating pain, as if they had not been given any pain medication at all. Nurses and doctors insisted that all was fine, but it later was revealed that a nurse at the clinic had been replacing fentanyl with saline solution. Reporter and host Susan Burton joins us to discuss her podcast on the subject, The Retrievals, from The New York Times and Serial Productions.  *This segment is hosted by Brigid Bergin.

A message from Susan Burton.

The patients in this story came to the Yale Fertility Center to pursue pregnancy. They began their I.V.F. cycles full of expectation and hope. Then a surgical procedure called egg retrieval caused them excruciating pain.Some of the patients screamed out in the procedure room. Others called the clinic from home to report pain in the hours that followed. But most of the staff members who fielded the patients' reports did not know the real reason for the pain — a nurse at the clinic was stealing fentanyl and replacing it with saline.Today, we're sharing the first episode of “The Retrievals,” a five-part narrative series from Serial Productions and The New York Times, reported by Susan Burton, a veteran staff member at “This American Life” and author of the memoir “Empty.”

At a Yale fertility clinic, dozens of women began their I.V.F. cycles full of expectation and hope. Then a surgical procedure caused them excruciating pain. In the hours that followed, some of the women called the clinic to report their pain — but most of the staff members who fielded the patients' reports did not know the real reason for the pain, which was that a nurse at the clinic was stealing fentanyl and replacing it with saline. What happened at that clinic? What are the stories we tell about women's pain and what happens when we minimize or dismiss it? The Retrievals, a new five-part series from Serial Productions, is hosted and reported by longtime This American Life producer and editor Susan Burton. We're excited to bring you the first episode today. Prologue: Ira Glass introduces the first episode of a new podcast from longtime This American Life producer and editor Susan Burton. (1 minute)Act One: Susan Burton introduces some of the many women who went to a Yale fertility clinic for IVF treatment, and charts their experience from hopeful beginning to excruciatingly painful egg retrieval. (27 minutes)Act Two: Often bypassing logic, the women go to great lengths to construct elaborate stories to make sense of their inexplicable pain. And then, a letter arrives. (25 minutes)Transcripts are available at thisamericanlife.org

The patients in this story came to the Yale Fertility Center to pursue pregnancy. They began their I.V.F. cycles full of expectation and hope. Then a surgical procedure called egg retrieval caused them excruciating pain.Some of the patients screamed out in the procedure room. Others called the clinic from home to report pain in the hours that followed. But most of the staff members who fielded the patients' reports did not know the real reason for the pain, which was that a nurse at the clinic was stealing fentanyl, and replacing it with saline.From Serial Productions and The New York Times, The Retrievals is a five-part narrative series reported by Susan Burton, a veteran staff member at “This American Life” and author of the memoir “Empty.”Susan details the events that unfolded at the clinic, and examines how the patients' distinct identities informed the way they made sense of what happened to them in the procedure room. The nurse, too, has her own story, about her own pain, that she tells to the court. And then there is the story of how this all could have happened at the Yale clinic in the first place.Throughout, Burton explores the stories we tell about women's pain. How do we tolerate, interpret and account for it? What happens when pain is minimized or dismissed?Episode 1 of The Retrievals arrives Thursday, June 29th.

The patients in this story came to the Yale Fertility Center to pursue pregnancy. They began their I.V.F. cycles full of expectation and hope. Then a surgical procedure called egg retrieval caused them excruciating pain.Some of the patients screamed out in the procedure room. Others called the clinic from home to report pain in the hours that followed. But most of the staff members who fielded the patients' reports did not know the real reason for the pain, which was that a nurse at the clinic was stealing fentanyl, and replacing it with saline.From Serial Productions and The New York Times, The Retrievals is a five-part narrative series reported by Susan Burton, a veteran staff member at “This American Life” and author of the memoir “Empty.”Susan details the events that unfolded at the clinic, and examines how the patients' distinct identities informed the way they made sense of what happened to them in the procedure room. The nurse, too, has her own story, about her own pain, that she tells to the court. And then there is the story of how this all could have happened at the Yale clinic in the first place.Throughout, Burton explores the stories we tell about women's pain. How do we tolerate, interpret and account for it? What happens when pain is minimized or dismissed?Episode 1 of The Retrievals arrives Thursday, June 29th.

Susan Burton is our second chance queen. Not only did she relaunch her life by founding a socially-critical business when she was released from prison, she's laser-focused on giving women like her a path to freedom a greater chance of achieving their own dreams.

Scare in the air after the military scrambles fighter jets to intercept a private plane traveling in restricted airspace. Also, Joran Van Der Sloot, key suspect in Natalee Holloway disappearance, moved to new prison ahead of imminent extradition to U.S. to face criminal charges. Plus, Harry Smith got to sit with the cast of “Cheers” to celebrate 30 years since the finale. And, the inspiring story behind Susan Burton and how she's helping formerly incarcerated women all across the country.

On today's show, Susan Burton, founder of A New Way of Life Reentry Project, talks about helping people transition out of incarceration. Also, the University of Arkansas Board of Trustees voted against a deal with Phoenix University, the opening date for the U.S. Marshals Museum and an upcoming Lavender Graduation. Plus, another episode of "I Am Northwest Arkansas" and more.

Over the next two weeks, we are recasting one of our very first episodes of the Nonprofit Build Up as a two-part series. In this series, you will hear Nic's conversation with Susan Burton, a leader in the criminal justice reform movement, founder of A New Way of Life Reentry Project, and outspoken voice to end mass incarceration. Susan shares why she founded A New Way of Life, shines a light on the policies and practices that encourage mass incarceration and offers advice for leaders and organizations for building infrastructure and investing in their communities. 

The wayback machine lands us back in 2017 to revisit a show featuring John Moreland and Phoebe Hunt. Nick joins John onstage for an acoustic tour de force of Oklahoma folk-flavored original tunes and Phoebe is joined by the eTones as she lends her silky-voiced twang to the Americana lexicon. We also hear from Susan Burton, a formerly incarcerated drug addict turned activist who has used her life experience to help and reform others with similar struggles. That's all this week on eTown!   Visit our Youtube Channel to see artist interviews, live recordings, studio sessions, and more!   Be a part of the audience at our next recording: https://www.etown.org/etown-hall/all-events/

Susan Burton's life story is incredibly powerful. She is a leader in the criminal justice reform movement, the founder of A New Way of Life Reentry Project, and an outspoken voice to end mass incarceration. Over the next two weeks, we are recasting one of our very first episodes of the Nonprofit Build Up as a two-part series. In this episode, you will hear the second part of Nic's conversation with Susan Burton, a leader in the criminal justice reform movement, founder of A New Way of Life Reentry Project, and outspoken voice to end mass incarceration. Susan shines a light on the policies and practices that encourage mass incarceration and offers advice for leaders and organizations for building infrastructure and investing in their communities. 

Over the next two weeks, we are recasting one of our very first episodes of the Nonprofit Build Up as a two-part series. In this episode, you will hear the first part of Nic's conversation with Susan Burton, a leader in the criminal justice reform movement, founder of A New Way of Life Reentry Project, and outspoken voice to end mass incarceration. Susan shares why she founded A New Way of Life, shines a light on the policies and practices that encourage mass incarceration, and offers advice for leaders and organizations for building infrastructure and investing in their communities. 

The story of Ms. Susan Burton is a story of redemption and overcoming the odds. After the loss of her 5-year old son, addiction took hold of Ms. Burton sending her on a decades-long journey of incarceration and recidivism. After six separate stints in prison, Ms. Burton found sobriety and founded her own nonprofit, A New Way of Life, which aims to help other women break the cycle of incarceration.rnrnThrough this work, Ms. Burton pushed for reforms that reduced the mass incarceration of African Americans, overcrowding in the state's prisons, and for those stuck in the cycle to truly get back on their feet. A New Way of Life provides housing, case management, employment, legal services, leadership development, and community organizing on behalf of, and alongside people who struggle to rebuild their lives after incarceration.rnrnIn addition to her advocacy work, Ms. Susan Burton is the author of Becoming Ms. Burton: From Prison to Recovery to Leading the Fight for Incarcerated Women, where she shares her own experiences with addiction, incarceration, and trauma.rnrnIn honor of the 2022 Charles R. See Forum on Reentry in partnership with Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry, the City Club will welcome Ms. Susan Burton virtually, in conversation with an in-person live panel on reentry.

The 2022 Charles R. See Annual Forum on Reentry featuring Ms. Susan Burton Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/programs/city-club-forum/the-2022-charles-r-see-annual-forum-on-reentry-featuring-ms-susan-burton.

This week's DBI brings you a conversation like none other. Suave & Kevin speak with the one and only Susan Burton. Susan is a leader in the criminal justice reform movement, founder of A New Way of Life, and an outspoken voice to end mass incarceration. She is nationally known as an advocate for restoring basic civil and human rights to those who have served time. To learn more about Susan and her work, visit her website - https://beingsusanburton.com/ . Follow and engage with Susan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/susanburtonla - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susanburtonla/ - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdT1xr_xOmkTDQkgyLlVAYg Producers & Hosts: Suave Gonzalez & Kevin McCracken. A great sponsor of DBI is Checkr. We love the work they are doing, check them out at https://checkr.com and see for yourself! Follow DBI on Twitter & Instagram. Be sure to visit the DBI WEBSITE. Check out some Suave with the media on WHYY and on MSNBC. His amazing artwork is available for viewing and purchase at the Morton Contemporary Gallery here.  Music by Gordon Withers. Check out his WEBSITE and follow on Instagram. Edited by Jason Usry. Follow him on Twitter Listen to Kevin's show Adulting Well. And check out his company Social Imprints. Death By Incarceration is a Crawlspace Media show. Check out all the shows on their WEBSITE and follow them on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Life was not easy for Susan Burton, but that did not stop her from creating a nationally acclaimed program, New Way of Life Reentry Project, for formerly incarcerated women and advocating for imprisoned people. Burton, born and raised in South Los Angeles, was sexually assaulted for the first time at the tender age of 4, and the abuse continued until she became pregnant before she could legally drive. Having never processed the trauma, Burton fell into a life of drugs and prostitution but eventually overcame her past and broke the cycle of incarceration after finding help at the former CLARE Foundation in Santa Monica. In this episode of "LA Stories with Giselle Fernandez," Burton describes her astonishment when she realized programs like the one that helped her were not available everywhere in LA.

This episode is the second of two that focuses on the treatment and sentencing disparities between crack and powder cocaine use and the opioid epidemic. The war on drugs is a calculated racist political tool. Crack didn't just appear in Black communities...it came from somewhere. In part 2, more of Nwayieze and Dani's conversations with Jack Brown and Susan Burton. Susan and Jack talk about the repercussions they faced because of substance use, their recovery journeys, and the "gentler, more compassionate" approach to the opioid epidemic. This episode also features interviews with Dr. Ayana Jordan, an addiction psychiatrist, and Andrew Goudsward, a reporter for the Asbury Park Press, who has done extensive reporting on the opioid epidemic. 

Coming up on "LA Stories Unfiltered," host Giselle Fernandez delivers more in-depth conversations with impact makers from here in Southern California. She sits down next week with Susan Burton, who has worked tirelessly to break the cycle of mass incarceration for women. Beyond that, Fernandez speaks with Greg Gorman, who has photographed most of Hollywood's icons. Listen and subscribe wherever you prefer to get your podcasts.

This episode is the first of two that focuses on the treatment and sentencing disparities between crack and powder cocaine use and the opioid epidemic. The War on Drugs is a calculated racist political tool. Crack didn't just appear in Black communities...it came from somewhere. In part 1, Dani and Nwayieze's conversations with Jack Brown and Susan Burton, mental health advocates who experienced the war on drugs. They talk about their childhood and upbringing, encounters with drug use, and how access to mental health education and care could have made a difference. 

Susan Burton is the one-time producer & now editor of the Pulitzer Prize winning weekly public radio show and podcast - This American Life - heard by 2.2 million people on more than 500 stations across America; with another 2.5 million people downloading the podcast each week.  Susan's radio documentaries have won numerous awards, including an Overseas Press Club citation, & The film Unaccompanied Minors, which was directed by Freaks & Geeks creator Paul Feig, is based on one of her personal essays. And Susan's writing has appeared in the New York Times Magazine, Slate, The New Yorker, & she's a former editor of Harper's. Susan graduated from Yale in 1995.  So as far as professional pedigree goes, she's incredibly inspiring.And yet, despite all the successes & achievements, Susan has silently lived with anorexia & binge eating disorder since she was 13 years old.  Now in her 40s, Susan bravely shares with me - as she has in her incredible memoir EMPTY - that food's been the source of her anxieties for as long as she can remember.And whilst Susan's working towards recovery, she's the first to admit, she's still a work in progress.This is Susan's story …BUT BEFORE YOU GO…Find out more about Susan hereFind out where to buy Susan's incredible memoir, "Empty", hereListen to This American Life hereFollow Susan on Find out more about Tam hereFollow Tam on InstaFollow BRAVE JOURNEYS on InstaJoin the conversation and chat about the episode hereNEED MORE INSPIRATION?Find other BRAVE JOURNEYS episodes hereCREDITS:Creator, Host & Executive Producer: Tammi FaradayWith thanks to my special guest: Susan BurtonAudio Editor: Zoltan FecsoWith very special thanks to George Weinberg. BRAVE JOURNEYS acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we record this podcast on, the Yaluk-ut Weelam Clan of the Boon Wurrung who are part of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respect to their Elders, both past, present and emerging and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Today's bonus episode of The Freedom Takes is a collaboration with the National Book Foundation. Over the last three years, the foundation's Literature for Justice committees have curated thought-provoking reading lists on the topic of mass incarceration. Dwayne is a former committee member and a selected author. The Foundation has partnered with Freedom Reads to send Literature for Justice titles to reading groups in prisons and juvenile detention centers nationwide. On today's episode, Dwayne returned to moderate a discussion with authors and committee members Susan Burton (Becoming Ms. Burton: From Prison to Recovery to Leading the Fight for Incarcerated Women, 2019-2020 Reading List) and Rachel Kushner (The Mars Room, 2019-2020 Reading List) in conversation on their work and the larger work of literature inside and outside of prisons to open new worlds of possibility.

Susan Burton's memoir, Empty, is one of my favorite recent books. I'm really excited to share our conversation which we had at the beginning of the pandemic. Now it feels like a lifetime ago! Susan is an editor at This American Life on where the episodes she has produced include "Ten Sessions," "Five Women," and "Tell Me I'm Fat.” Her writing has appeared in the New York Times Magazine, Slate, The New Yorker, and others. Empty is the story of Susan's secret eating disorders, both anorexia and binge eating disorder, that defined her adolescence and adulthood. We talked about her book becoming both a confession about the painful secrets she had been living with and sharing her story as a means of recovery and connection. Our interview was the first one she had done and she meaningfully shed light on habits and compulsions, how we hide our turmoil, and the road to sharing ourselves with the people closest to us. Purchase Susan's book on Amazon or Bookshop:Amazon: https://amzn.to/3ggu5dCBookshop: https://bit.ly/2RLSVaY   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on Sojourner Truth: Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will be sworn in as the next President and Vice President of the United States, today, on Wednesday, January 20, 2021. This years inauguration, which is predominately virtual, will be much different from all others in the past. The ceremony is taking place just two weeks after the violent January 6 insurrection on the Capitol by far-right and white supremacist supporters of Donald Trump. People around the world will be able to stream the ceremonies from the Presidential Inauguration Committee website, as well as major social media platforms. Trump will not be in attendance and will instead hold a send-off ceremony of sorts at the Joint Base Andrews in Maryland. He and his family are off to their Florida residence. Up to 25,000 National Guard troops are expected to be in Washington, D.C., but there is trouble there, because they are being vetted and thus far, 12 of them have been removed from various reasons. At least two of them for supporting white supremacist groups. Biden and Harris are expected to take their oaths of office at noon Eastern at the Capitol. According to NPR, Harris will be sworn in by Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, while Biden will be sworn in by Chief Justice of the United States John Roberts. After being sworn in, Biden will deliver his inaugural address, which many report will emphasize unity and reconciliation in the post-Trump era. In a pre-recorded farewell address released on Tuesday, January 9, Trump completely glossed over the violent Capitol insurrection and his role in promoting it, bragged about his record on foreign policy and said the movement he supported and grew is only just beginning. He also failed to mention his successor Biden and Harris by their names. Meanwhile, on the night before his inauguration, Biden and Harris led the first national tribute for the roughly 400,000 people in the U.S. killed by COVID-19, saying, "To heal, we must remember." Our guests are Emiliana Guereca and Susan Burton. Emiliana Guereca is an entrepreneur based in Los Angeles with a passion for giving back to the community. She was also a surrogate for Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. Along with being an award-winning event producer, Emi devotes much of her time to advocacy programs for womens rights, Latino education, and gender equality. After cycling in and out of the criminal justice system for nearly fifteen years, Susan gained freedom and sobriety and founded A New Way of Life Reentry Project in 1998. She opened her doors to other women returning home from prisons and jails, offering shelter, safety, leadership, and support to those seeking to rebuild their lives. Dedicating her life to helping other women break the cycle of incarceration, homelessness, addiction and despair, Susan became a recognized leader in the criminal justice reform and reentry rights movements. Susan is currently a steering committee member for the Formerly Incarcerated and Convicted Peoples and Family Movement.

Today on Sojourner Truth: Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will be sworn in as the next President and Vice President of the United States, today, on Wednesday, January 20, 2021. This years inauguration, which is predominately virtual, will be much different from all others in the past. The ceremony is taking place just two weeks after the violent January 6 insurrection on the Capitol by far-right and white supremacist supporters of Donald Trump. People around the world will be able to stream the ceremonies from the Presidential Inauguration Committee website, as well as major social media platforms. Trump will not be in attendance and will instead hold a send-off ceremony of sorts at the Joint Base Andrews in Maryland. He and his family are off to their Florida residence. Up to 25,000 National Guard troops are expected to be in Washington, D.C., but there is trouble there, because they are being vetted and thus far, 12 of them have been removed from various reasons. At least two of them for supporting white supremacist groups. Biden and Harris are expected to take their oaths of office at noon Eastern at the Capitol. According to NPR, Harris will be sworn in by Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, while Biden will be sworn in by Chief Justice of the United States John Roberts. After being sworn in, Biden will deliver his inaugural address, which many report will emphasize unity and reconciliation in the post-Trump era. In a pre-recorded farewell address released on Tuesday, January 9, Trump completely glossed over the violent Capitol insurrection and his role in promoting it, bragged about his record on foreign policy and said the movement he supported and grew is only just beginning. He also failed to mention his successor Biden and Harris by their names. Meanwhile, on the night before his inauguration, Biden and Harris led the first national tribute for the roughly 400,000 people in the U.S. killed by COVID-19, saying, "To heal, we must remember." Our guests are Emiliana Guereca and Susan Burton. Emiliana Guereca is an entrepreneur based in Los Angeles with a passion for giving back to the community. She was also a surrogate for Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. Along with being an award-winning event producer, Emi devotes much of her time to advocacy programs for womens rights, Latino education, and gender equality. After cycling in and out of the criminal justice system for nearly fifteen years, Susan gained freedom and sobriety and founded A New Way of Life Reentry Project in 1998. She opened her doors to other women returning home from prisons and jails, offering shelter, safety, leadership, and support to those seeking to rebuild their lives. Dedicating her life to helping other women break the cycle of incarceration, homelessness, addiction and despair, Susan became a recognized leader in the criminal justice reform and reentry rights movements. Susan is currently a steering committee member for the Formerly Incarcerated and Convicted Peoples and Family Movement.

Today on Sojourner Truth: Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will be sworn in as the next President and Vice President of the United States, today, on Wednesday, January 20, 2021. This years inauguration, which is predominately virtual, will be much different from all others in the past. The ceremony is taking place just two weeks after the violent January 6 insurrection on the Capitol by far-right and white supremacist supporters of Donald Trump. People around the world will be able to stream the ceremonies from the Presidential Inauguration Committee website, as well as major social media platforms. Trump will not be in attendance and will instead hold a send-off ceremony of sorts at the Joint Base Andrews in Maryland. He and his family are off to their Florida residence. Up to 25,000 National Guard troops are expected to be in Washington, D.C., but there is trouble there, because they are being vetted and thus far, 12 of them have been removed from various reasons. At least two of them for supporting white supremacist groups. Biden and Harris are expected to take their oaths of office at noon Eastern at the Capitol. According to NPR, Harris will be sworn in by Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, while Biden will be sworn in by Chief Justice of the United States John Roberts. After being sworn in, Biden will deliver his inaugural address, which many report will emphasize unity and reconciliation in the post-Trump era. In a pre-recorded farewell address released on Tuesday, January 9, Trump completely glossed over the violent Capitol insurrection and his role in promoting it, bragged about his record on foreign policy and said the movement he supported and grew is only just beginning. He also failed to mention his successor Biden and Harris by their names. Meanwhile, on the night before his inauguration, Biden and Harris led the first national tribute for the roughly 400,000 people in the U.S. killed by COVID-19, saying, "To heal, we must remember." Our guests are Emiliana Guereca and Susan Burton. Emiliana Guereca is an entrepreneur based in Los Angeles with a passion for giving back to the community. She was also a surrogate for Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. Along with being an award-winning event producer, Emi devotes much of her time to advocacy programs for womens rights, Latino education, and gender equality. After cycling in and out of the criminal justice system for nearly fifteen years, Susan gained freedom and sobriety and founded A New Way of Life Reentry Project in 1998. She opened her doors to other women returning home from prisons and jails, offering shelter, safety, leadership, and support to those seeking to rebuild their lives. Dedicating her life to helping other women break the cycle of incarceration, homelessness, addiction and despair, Susan became a recognized leader in the criminal justice reform and reentry rights movements. Susan is currently a steering committee member for the Formerly Incarcerated and Convicted Peoples and Family Movement.

Today on Sojourner Truth: Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will be sworn in as the next President and Vice President of the United States, today, on Wednesday, January 20, 2021. This years inauguration, which is predominately virtual, will be much different from all others in the past. The ceremony is taking place just two weeks after the violent January 6 insurrection on the Capitol by far-right and white supremacist supporters of Donald Trump. People around the world will be able to stream the ceremonies from the Presidential Inauguration Committee website, as well as major social media platforms. Trump will not be in attendance and will instead hold a send-off ceremony of sorts at the Joint Base Andrews in Maryland. He and his family are off to their Florida residence. Up to 25,000 National Guard troops are expected to be in Washington, D.C., but there is trouble there, because they are being vetted and thus far, 12 of them have been removed from various reasons. At least two of them for supporting white supremacist groups. Biden and Harris are expected to take their oaths of office at noon Eastern at the Capitol. According to NPR, Harris will be sworn in by Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, while Biden will be sworn in by Chief Justice of the United States John Roberts. After being sworn in, Biden will deliver his inaugural address, which many report will emphasize unity and reconciliation in the post-Trump era. In a pre-recorded farewell address released on Tuesday, January 9, Trump completely glossed over the violent Capitol insurrection and his role in promoting it, bragged about his record on foreign policy and said the movement he supported and grew is only just beginning. He also failed to mention his successor Biden and Harris by their names. Meanwhile, on the night before his inauguration, Biden and Harris led the first national tribute for the roughly 400,000 people in the U.S. killed by COVID-19, saying, "To heal, we must remember." Our guests are Emiliana Guereca and Susan Burton. Emiliana Guereca is an entrepreneur based in Los Angeles with a passion for giving back to the community. She was also a surrogate for Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. Along with being an award-winning event producer, Emi devotes much of her time to advocacy programs for womens rights, Latino education, and gender equality. After cycling in and out of the criminal justice system for nearly fifteen years, Susan gained freedom and sobriety and founded A New Way of Life Reentry Project in 1998. She opened her doors to other women returning home from prisons and jails, offering shelter, safety, leadership, and support to those seeking to rebuild their lives. Dedicating her life to helping other women break the cycle of incarceration, homelessness, addiction and despair, Susan became a recognized leader in the criminal justice reform and reentry rights movements. Susan is currently a steering committee member for the Formerly Incarcerated and Convicted Peoples and Family Movement.

Today on Sojourner Truth: Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will be sworn in as the next President and Vice President of the United States, today, on Wednesday, January 20, 2021. This years inauguration, which is predominately virtual, will be much different from all others in the past. The ceremony is taking place just two weeks after the violent January 6 insurrection on the Capitol by far-right and white supremacist supporters of Donald Trump. People around the world will be able to stream the ceremonies from the Presidential Inauguration Committee website, as well as major social media platforms. Trump will not be in attendance and will instead hold a send-off ceremony of sorts at the Joint Base Andrews in Maryland. He and his family are off to their Florida residence. Up to 25,000 National Guard troops are expected to be in Washington, D.C., but there is trouble there, because they are being vetted and thus far, 12 of them have been removed from various reasons. At least two of them for supporting white supremacist groups. Biden and Harris are expected to take their oaths of office at noon Eastern at the Capitol. According to NPR, Harris will be sworn in by Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, while Biden will be sworn in by Chief Justice of the United States John Roberts. After being sworn in, Biden will deliver his inaugural address, which many report will emphasize unity and reconciliation in the post-Trump era. In a pre-recorded farewell address released on Tuesday, January 9, Trump completely glossed over the violent Capitol insurrection and his role in promoting it, bragged about his record on foreign policy and said the movement he supported and grew is only just beginning. He also failed to mention his successor Biden and Harris by their names. Meanwhile, on the night before his inauguration, Biden and Harris led the first national tribute for the roughly 400,000 people in the U.S. killed by COVID-19, saying, "To heal, we must remember." Our guests are Emiliana Guereca and Susan Burton. Emiliana Guereca is an entrepreneur based in Los Angeles with a passion for giving back to the community. She was also a surrogate for Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. Along with being an award-winning event producer, Emi devotes much of her time to advocacy programs for womens rights, Latino education, and gender equality. After cycling in and out of the criminal justice system for nearly fifteen years, Susan gained freedom and sobriety and founded A New Way of Life Reentry Project in 1998. She opened her doors to other women returning home from prisons and jails, offering shelter, safety, leadership, and support to those seeking to rebuild their lives. Dedicating her life to helping other women break the cycle of incarceration, homelessness, addiction and despair, Susan became a recognized leader in the criminal justice reform and reentry rights movements. Susan is currently a steering committee member for the Formerly Incarcerated and Convicted Peoples and Family Movement.

Warning: This episode covers difficult topics, which some listeners may find upsetting. These areas include sexual and physical abuse, child sexual abuse, addiction, the death of a child, police brutality and systemic racism. Please practice good self-care and listen at your own discretion. If you need additional support please visit our website at www.Gurlstalk.com/hotlines This week's episode is a lesson in perseverance. Susan Burton is an activist and advocate for women caught in the cycle of incarceration in Los Angeles. Her non-profit organization, A New Way of Life Reentry Project, provides housing, employment assistance, legal services, and leadership development to women who have been formerly imprisoned. In this episode, Susan shares her personal experiences growing up in south LA, cycling in and out of the prison system and finding her calling as an advocate for incarcerated women. We talk about how processing grief and trauma led to her finding a purpose: helping women restore their dignity, rebuild their lives and thrive outside of prison, just as she was able to. You can learn more about A New Way of Life here and in Susan's memoir Becoming Ms. Burton: From Prison to Recovery to Leading the Fight for Incarcerated Women. Please send any messages to www.gurlstalk.com, follow us @gurlstalk and don't forget to subscribe, so you never miss an episode of the Gurls Talk podcast. TW: police brutality, physical and sexual abuse, child sexual abuse, addiction, systemic racism, death of a child.

We ask Governor Jared Polis and state epidemiologist Dr. Rachel Herlihy about Colorado's response to COVID-19, amid news of a possible vaccine, county pleas for state-at-home orders, and the upcoming holidays. Then, next steps in the plan to reintroduce wolves in Colorado. And, understanding compulsive eating with "Empty" author Susan Burton.

There are some secrets we'd rather not tell, but that eat us alive anyway. Writer Susan Burton was trapped in an eating disorder with no good name. Today's conversation is not a victory story. Issues with our bodies are not ones we overcome because our bodies are, you know, living things. Kate and Susan discuss how we struggle against shame and learn to have compassion for ourselves and our fragile, beautiful bodies.CW: Disordered eatingFor show notes, transcripts, and discussion questions: https://katebowler.com/podcasts/susan-burton-bless-this-body/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A conversation with Judith Sydner-Gordon. A New Way of Life Re-Entry Project (ANWOL) founded and directed by Susan Burton, is a model for bringing people leaving prison back into a productive and contributing way of life. In this organization the focus is on the unique needs of women and their children. Learn about ANWOL's 22 years of success and how it continues to grow. To contribute or to volunteer - The website - anewwayoflife.org or text, #Freedomwork to 44321 Write to P. O. Box, 875288, L. A. 90087 Call - the office, (323) 563-3575 Susan Burton's Memoir - BECOMING MS. BURTON is available from Amazon and Audible Audiobooks

Across the United States, over two million women are jailed every year, according to the Prison Policy Initiative. At least 80 percent of the women who go to jail annually are mothers, including nearly 150,000 women who are pregnant when they are admitted. Many of these women are poor and have been forced into drug abuse and criminal activity because of their unjust circumstances. They often end up being held in horrible prison conditions, where physical and mental abuse is rampant, worsening their trauma. As a result, once many of these women are freed, mental health issues, homelessness and drug abuse become commonplace. The opioid epidemic affecting vast regions of the U.S. has hit women especially hard. Women's mortality rates from opioid overdose increased 507 percent between 1999 and 2016, compared to an increase of 321 percent for men, according to the National Women's Health Network. For mothers, its especially difficult, as their children are regularly forced into foster care or given up for adoption. Most women in prison (62 percent) are mothers of minor children. Entire families are separated and life-psychological issues are created among jailed mothers and their children because of criminalization. Many of the children who are forced into foster care and adoption also face criminalization and abuse. According to a 2017 study released by the National Coalition for Child Protection Reform, many children now trapped in foster care would be far better off if they remained with their own families, even if those families got only the typical help commonly offered by child welfare agencies. Clearly, the system thats in place now is not working. Today, we bring you a Sojourner Truth special on women's incarceration and re-entry. During todays program, you will hear audio from a recent webinar hosted by A New Way of Life Reentry Project. The organization provides housing, case management, pro bono legal services, advocacy and leadership development for women rebuilding their lives after prison. The webinar features commentary from consultant and advisor Michael Dart, a partner of A.T. Kearney, Susan Burton, founder of A New Way of Life, and Ingrid Archie, former resident and current civic engagement coordinator of A New Way of Life. They discuss everything from the systemic roots of mass incarceration to grassroots campaigns working to change the oppressive and often violent criminal justice system. Susan and Ingrid also share their lived experiences as women impacted by the U.S. prison system. After cycling in and out of the criminal justice system for nearly fifteen years, Susan gained freedom and sobriety and founded A New Way of Life Reentry Project in 1998. She opened her doors to other women returning home from prisons and jails, offering shelter, safety, leadership, and support to those seeking to rebuild their lives. Dedicating her life to helping other women break the cycle of incarceration, homelessness, addiction and despair, Susan became a recognized leader in the criminal justice reform and reentry rights movements.

Across the United States, over two million women are jailed every year, according to the Prison Policy Initiative. At least 80 percent of the women who go to jail annually are mothers, including nearly 150,000 women who are pregnant when they are admitted. Many of these women are poor and have been forced into drug abuse and criminal activity because of their unjust circumstances. They often end up being held in horrible prison conditions, where physical and mental abuse is rampant, worsening their trauma. As a result, once many of these women are freed, mental health issues, homelessness and drug abuse become commonplace. The opioid epidemic affecting vast regions of the U.S. has hit women especially hard. Women's mortality rates from opioid overdose increased 507 percent between 1999 and 2016, compared to an increase of 321 percent for men, according to the National Women's Health Network. For mothers, its especially difficult, as their children are regularly forced into foster care or given up for adoption. Most women in prison (62 percent) are mothers of minor children. Entire families are separated and life-psychological issues are created among jailed mothers and their children because of criminalization. Many of the children who are forced into foster care and adoption also face criminalization and abuse. According to a 2017 study released by the National Coalition for Child Protection Reform, many children now trapped in foster care would be far better off if they remained with their own families, even if those families got only the typical help commonly offered by child welfare agencies. Clearly, the system thats in place now is not working. Today, we bring you a Sojourner Truth special on women's incarceration and re-entry. During todays program, you will hear audio from a recent webinar hosted by A New Way of Life Reentry Project. The organization provides housing, case management, pro bono legal services, advocacy and leadership development for women rebuilding their lives after prison. The webinar features commentary from consultant and advisor Michael Dart, a partner of A.T. Kearney, Susan Burton, founder of A New Way of Life, and Ingrid Archie, former resident and current civic engagement coordinator of A New Way of Life. They discuss everything from the systemic roots of mass incarceration to grassroots campaigns working to change the oppressive and often violent criminal justice system. Susan and Ingrid also share their lived experiences as women impacted by the U.S. prison system. After cycling in and out of the criminal justice system for nearly fifteen years, Susan gained freedom and sobriety and founded A New Way of Life Reentry Project in 1998. She opened her doors to other women returning home from prisons and jails, offering shelter, safety, leadership, and support to those seeking to rebuild their lives. Dedicating her life to helping other women break the cycle of incarceration, homelessness, addiction and despair, Susan became a recognized leader in the criminal justice reform and reentry rights movements.

Today on Sojourner Truth, Part 2 of our International Women's Strike Los Angeles 2020 event. The event was held to mark International Women's Day. If you missed Part 1 of our special, you can find it by going to SoundCloud.com and searching for Sojourner Truth with Margaret Prescod. On Saturday, March 7, hundreds of people converged in South Los Angeles to take part in the International Women's Strike Los Angeles. The event was held in solidarity with events happening around the world for International Women's Day. It included a rally, a feminism for the 99 percent dance party, an interactive performance piece, street art, music, healing and action areas. Women and girls in countries across the world " from Thailand to Poland, Kenya and Argentina " held events. The strike demanded action for our rights, living wages (including for mothers and other caregivers), an end to violence, murder and the forced disappearance of women, an end to war, and respect for the rights of Mother Earth. The Los Angeles International Women's Day events began in 2000. They were followed by a call from women in Ireland for a one-day strike. They approached the Wages for Housework Campaign, who agreed to take the events globally. Thus, the birth of the Global Women's Strike. Then in 2017, women in Argentina followed by women in Poland and other countries around the world, called for an International Women's Strike on International Women's Day. Since then, women in Los Angeles and in at least 50 countries have participated. In Los Angeles, the strike was planned by a cross-movement multiracial team of women representing diverse grassroots organizations and networks. Today, as Part 2 of our special, you will hear more speeches and performances from the International Women's Strike held in South Los Angeles. First, you will hear from Dolores Huerta, a civil rights icon who presented this years Women Warrior honor to Susan Burton and Lawana Panther Mancina. Susan Burton is the founder of A New Way of Life, which provides housing and other support to formerly incarcerated women. Lawana Panther Mancina is the family member of one of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. Lawana's son spoke on her behalf. Last year, in 2019, Dolores Huerta was the recipient of the Women Warrior honor. Afterwards, you will hear a statement delivered by Trudy Goodwin on behalf of the Black Alliance for Just Immigration, known as BAJI. BAJI fights for immigrant rights and racial justice with African-Americans and Black immigrants across the U.S. Following that, you will hear statements delivered by Kenia Alcocer, Co-Chair of the California Poor People's Campaign, and La Mikia Castillo with Black Lives Matter Los Angeles. Following our Station Break and our weekly Earth Minute, you will hear more statements from Marwa Rifahie, a Civil Rights attorney speaking about the rights of Palestinian people, and Pat Alviso with Military Families Speak Out. That is followed by a touching poem delivered by Sabreen Adeeba. Finally, to close off, you will hear rare historic audio from the Pacifica Radio Archives featuring Audre Lorde, Coretta Scott King and Selma James.