Best Decarceration Podcasts (2025)

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PROSECUTORS HAVE A DUTY TO SEEK THE TRUTH BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER CONVICTION 55:34

13d ago55:34

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Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by […] The post PROSECUTORS HAVE A DUTY TO SEEK THE TRUTH BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER CONVICTION appeared first on KKFI.…

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CROSS LINES THAT DIVIDE US 56:15

19d ago56:15

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Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by […] The post CROSS LINES THAT DIVIDE US appeared first on KKFI.By KKFI 90.1 FM Kansas City Community Radio

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Advancing Basic Income: A Conversation with Iain Rankin 15:06

29d ago15:06

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On this episode of Appointed, Kim is joined by the Honourable Iain Rankin, Member of the House of Assembly of Nova Scotia and former Premier of Nova Scotia, for a timely conversation on poverty, dignity, and the push for a guaranteed livable basic income (GLBI) in Canada. Drawing on over a decade of experience in provincial politics, MLA Rankin sha…

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WE GOT TO MAKE THIS LAND A BETTER LAND 55:15

2M ago55:15

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Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by […] The post WE GOT TO MAKE THIS LAND A BETTER LAND appeared first on KKFI.By KKFI 90.1 FM Kansas City Community Radio

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RECOVERY; STEP FORWARD, STEP STRONG 53:55

2M ago53:55

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Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by […] The post RECOVERY; STEP FORWARD, STEP STRONG appeared first on KKFI.By KKFI 90.1 FM Kansas City Community Radio

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CLAY CHASTAIN SPEAKS ABOUT HIS MOST RECENT PLAN FOR MASS TRANSIT IN KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI; THEN ISSUES ABOUT THE PROPOSED CORE CIVIC ICE DETENTION CENTER IN LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS 55:57

3M ago55:57

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Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by […] The post CLAY CHASTAIN SPEAKS ABOUT HIS MOST RECENT PLAN FOR MASS TRANSIT IN KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI; THEN ISSUES ABOUT THE PROPOSED CORE CIVIC ICE DETENTION CE…

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A Conversation with Senator Pat Duncan 38:25

3M ago38:25

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On this episode of Appointed, Kim speaks with Senator Pat Duncan, Canadian Senator and former premier of Yukon. Kim and Senator Duncan are longtime friends and have an amazing conversation about the work being done to ensure Canadians can “rebound” out of poverty. Senator Duncan draws on her more than 10 years of experience serving in the Yukon Leg…

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PEACE ADVOCACY BUILDS STRONG SOCIETIES 51:16

3M ago51:16

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Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by […] The post PEACE ADVOCACY BUILDS STRONG SOCIETIES appeared first on KKFI.By KKFI 90.1 FM Kansas City Community Radio

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3M ago44:15

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By Ben Wright

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A Conversation with Dr. Jiaying Zhao, Associate Professor at UBC 33:24

4M ago33:24

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On this episode of Appointed, Kim speaks with Dr. Jiaying Zhao, Associate Professor, Canada Research Chair in Behavioral Sustainability and Sauder Distinguished Scholar at the University of British Columbia. Dr. Zhao speaks about her incredible research into how resource scarcity impacts human cognition and behaviour. Kim and Dr. Zhao discuss Dr. Z…

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MISSOURI DOC ARTISTS DONATE ORIGINAL ARTWORK TO BENEFIT MISD; HB 989 ESTABLISHES THE “MISSOURI SURVIVORS ACT” 56:02

4M ago56:02

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Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by […] The post MISSOURI DOC ARTISTS DONATE ORIGINAL ARTWORK TO BENEFIT MISD; HB 989 ESTABLISHES THE “MISSOURI SURVIVORS ACT” appeared first on KKFI.…

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JUDY HENDERSON PREVIEWS HER NEW BOOK, WHEN THE LIGHT FINDS US, and JAWS OF JUSTICE DISCUSSES THE NEW KANSAS CITY JAIL 59:21

4M ago59:21

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Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by […] The post JUDY HENDERSON PREVIEWS HER NEW BOOK, WHEN THE LIGHT FINDS US, and JAWS OF JUSTICE DISCUSSES THE NEW KANSAS CITY JAIL appeared first on KKFI.…

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SANDRA KEELY UPDATES US ON KC EXPUNGEMENT CLINIC and ALEC KARAKATSANIS, AUTHOR OF COPAGANDA, SPEAKS ON POLICE REFORM 54:28

4M ago54:28

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Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by […] The post SANDRA KEELY UPDATES US ON KC EXPUNGEMENT CLINIC and ALEC KARAKATSANIS, AUTHOR OF COPAGANDA, SPEAKS ON POLICE REFORM appeared first on KKFI.…

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Dan Huang-Taylor (Executive Director of Food Banks BC) on the Intersection of Poverty and Food Security 22:51

4M ago22:51

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On this episode of Appointed, Kim speaks with Dan Huang-Taylor, executive director of Food Banks BC, a provincial association working to end hunger in British Colombia. Kim and Dan discuss the intersection of poverty and food security, and Dan’s extensive experience working in the non-profit sector. Dan speaks about his involvement with the Put Foo…

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Creating Art as an Act of Courage: A Conversation with Jessie Golem 36:27

5M ago36:27

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On this episode of Appointed, Kim speaks with activist and artist Jessie Golem about her portrait series, Humans of Basic Income, and her work on guaranteed livable basic income. Humans of Basic Income tells the stories of people who took part in Ontario’s basic income pilot project, and what happened when the pilot was cancelled prematurely. Ms Go…

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LET’S HEAR FROM DECARCERATE KC and MORE CORRUPTION UNCOVERED, A PODCAST CREATED BY TEAM ROC 58:14

5M ago58:14

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Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by […] The post LET’S HEAR FROM DECARCERATE KC and MORE CORRUPTION UNCOVERED, A PODCAST CREATED BY TEAM ROC appeared first on KKFI.…

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A Conversation with Economist Benoit Robidoux about PEI's Guaranteed Basic Income Benefit Proposal 34:43

6M ago34:43

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On this episode of Appointed, Kim speaks with economist Benoit Robidoux about the 2023 guaranteed basic income (GBI) proposal for residents in Prince Edward Island. Mr. Robidoux was a key member of the team behind the proposal; a team made up of economists, public servants, politicians and advocates from across Canada. Mr. Robidoux discusses how th…

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OUR HOUR FEATURES DECARCERATE KC, then RICKY KIDD of I AM RESILIENCE 55:07

6M ago55:07

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Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by […] The post OUR HOUR FEATURES DECARCERATE KC, then RICKY KIDD of I AM RESILIENCE appeared first on KKFI.By KKFI 90.1 FM Kansas City Community Radio

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JOSEPH NELSON, CANDIDATE FOR KCMO PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD; THEN A DISCUSSION ABOUT THE USE OF ARTICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN POLICING 56:22

6M ago56:22

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Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by […] The post JOSEPH NELSON, CANDIDATE FOR KCMO PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD; THEN A DISCUSSION ABOUT THE USE OF ARTICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN POLICING appeared first on KKFI.…

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EMPOWER MISSOURI GIVES THEIR UPDATE; PLUS MORE ON COURT VICTIM SERVICES 54:23

8M ago54:23

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Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by […] The post EMPOWER MISSOURI GIVES THEIR UPDATE; PLUS MORE ON COURT VICTIM SERVICES appeared first on KKFI.By KKFI 90.1 FM Kansas City Community Radio

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Resisting Poverty, Resisting Racism: Senator Bernard Discusses a GLBI 26:18

8M ago26:18

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On this episode of Appointed, Kim speaks with the Honourable Dr. Wanda Thomas Bernard. Senator Bernard has decades of leadership and innovation as a social worker, educator, researcher, community activist and advocate for social change. Senator Bernard and Kim discuss how a GLBI might support Black Canadians and African Nova Scotians, the intersect…

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IN REMEMBERANCE OF BRANDON HERRING; HEAR ABOUT THE GARDEN4GOOD PROGRAM AT HUTCHINSON CORRECTIONAL FACILITY 56:42

9M ago56:42

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Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by […] The post IN REMEMBERANCE OF BRANDON HERRING; HEAR ABOUT THE GARDEN4GOOD PROGRAM AT HUTCHINSON CORRECTIONAL FACILITY appeared first on KKFI.…

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A Conversation with Senator Bernadette Clement: Moving Forward Together to Redress Inequality 27:50

10M ago27:50

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On this episode of Appointed, Kim speaks with her friend and colleague, Senator Bernadette Clement, about the intersection of poverty and racism in Canada. Senator Clement speaks from her experience in the Senate, municipal politics, and her career as a legal aid lawyer. Senator Clement still works as a practicing lawyer as well as being a Senator!…

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TURN YOUR GUNS INTO USEFUL TOOLS

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Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by […] The post TURN YOUR GUNS INTO USEFUL TOOLS appeared first on KKFI.By KKFI 90.1 FM Kansas City Community Radio

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A Conversation with Criminal Defence Lawyer Theresa Donkor about GLBI, Poverty, and the Mass Incarceration of Black Canadians 25:55

11M ago25:55

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On this episode of Appointed, Kim speaks with criminal defence lawyer Theresa Donkor about guaranteed livable basic income, the mass incarceration of Black, Indigenous and BIPOC Canadians, and Ms Donkor's analysis of how poverty and systemic racism contribute to the over-criminalization and imprisonment of her clients. Theresa Donkor is a criminal …

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CREATING REFUGE FOR YOURSELF AND OTHERS 1:00:29

11M ago1:00:29

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Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by […] The post CREATING REFUGE FOR YOURSELF AND OTHERS appeared first on KKFI.By KKFI 90.1 FM Kansas City Community Radio

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A conversation with the Honourable Harry Laforme about Bill C-40 and the need for an effective Miscarriage of Justice Commission 36:57

11M ago36:57

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On this episode of Appointed, Kim speaks with the Honourable Harry Laforme about the importance of ensuring independence, authority and resources in order to ensure the new commission can effectively consider wrongful convictions. Informed by the report he and the Honourable Juanita Westmoreland-Traoré authored, as well as the one they inspired abo…

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BETTER LATE THAN NEVER 1:00:30

11M ago1:00:30

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Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by […] The post BETTER LATE THAN NEVER appeared first on KKFI.By KKFI 90.1 FM Kansas City Community Radio

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WHAT’S AT ISSUE HERE? 59:15

11M ago59:15

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Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by […] The post WHAT’S AT ISSUE HERE? appeared first on KKFI.By KKFI 90.1 FM Kansas City Community Radio

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Episode 10: The Ostara Initiative talks about prison birth work across the country 1:07:38

11M ago1:07:38

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In this episode, The Ostara Initiative talks about prison birth work across the country. The Ostara Initiative manages several prison birth work programs across the country. Erica Gerrity and Shanita Lawrence joined Shannon to talk about giving birth in prison; designing and managing a prison doula program that now operates in Minnesota, Alabama, O…

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WHERE’S YOUR HEAD AT? PUT YOUR MIND AT EASE 58:28

12M ago58:28

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Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by […] The post WHERE’S YOUR HEAD AT? PUT YOUR MIND AT EASE appeared first on KKFI.By KKFI 90.1 FM Kansas City Community Radio

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In Conversation with The Honourable Marion Buller re: MMIWG, Additional Miscarriages of Justice, and the Potential of a Guaranteed Livable Basic Income 30:48

12M ago30:48

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On this episode of Appointed, Senator Pate speaks with The Honourable Marion Buller, Chancellor of the University of Victoria and former Chief Commissioner of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, and the first Indigenous woman appointed as a judge in British Columbia. The two discuss the connections between pov…

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Episode 9: Kyle Ashley Talks About the Art and Science of Collaboration 1:00:42

12M ago1:00:42

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Kyle Ashley, the newly appointed Director of Community Outreach for the Milwaukee County Executive’s Office, has a rich history of community engagement and collaboration. In this episode, he discusses what he’s learned, what he has demonstrated, and his insights on around how to effectively collaborate, and why it is so greatly important to improvi…

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HEAR PRISON FROM THE EYES OF ONE WHO EXPERIENCES IT 59:27

12M ago59:27

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Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by […] The post HEAR PRISON FROM THE EYES OF ONE WHO EXPERIENCES IT appeared first on KKFI.By KKFI 90.1 FM Kansas City Community Radio

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FINDING COMMON GROUND SERIES PART 5 59:27

12M ago59:27

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Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by […] The post FINDING COMMON GROUND SERIES PART 5 appeared first on KKFI.By KKFI 90.1 FM Kansas City Community Radio

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MEET 3 DAUGHTERS AND 1000 SONS; KANSAS APPLESEED ADDRESSES DRIVERS LICENSE SUSPENSION B/C OF UNPAID COURT FEES AND FINES 58:25

1y ago58:25

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Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by […] The post MEET 3 DAUGHTERS AND 1000 SONS; KANSAS APPLESEED ADDRESSES DRIVERS LICENSE SUSPENSION B/C OF UNPAID COURT FEES AND FINES appeared first on KKFI.…

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ROSLYN TEMPLE WITH KC MOTHERS IN CHARGE and KARLA JUAREZ WITH AIRRKC 58:57

1y ago58:57

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Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by […] The post ROSLYN TEMPLE WITH KC MOTHERS IN CHARGE and KARLA JUAREZ WITH AIRRKC appeared first on KKFI.By KKFI 90.1 FM Kansas City Community Radio

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A Conversation with Ottawa City Councillors Theresa Kavanagh and Marty Carr re: Ottawa's Support for a Guaranteed Livable Basic Income & Its Importance as a Means of Addressing Income Insecurity and Health ... 27:41

1y ago27:41

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On this episode of Appointed, Senator Kim Pate speaks with Ottawa City Councillors, Theresa Kavanagh and Marty Carr. This fabulous duo successfully presented a motion on July 10, 2024, supporting a Guaranteed Livable Basic Income. They were inspired by the Ottawa Board of Health June 17, 2024 resolution supporting a Basic Income Guarantee for all p…

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Episode 8: Cecelia Klingele breaks down the criminal legal system in WI 1:34:31

1y ago1:34:31

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Cecelia Klingele and Shannon discuss Truth in Sentencing, the difficulty of focusing on crimeless revocation, the fact that incarceration promotes the exact opposite of what’s needed to succeed upon release, and more. This is arguably a must-listen for anyone interested in or doing criminal legal reform work on WI.…

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IMPROVING CORRECTIONAL HEALTH CARE 59:56

1y ago59:56

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Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by […] The post IMPROVING CORRECTIONAL HEALTH CARE appeared first on KKFI.By KKFI 90.1 FM Kansas City Community Radio

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HOST BEV LIVINGSTON SPEAKS WITH TAMICKA MONSON; HOST TERRI WILKE SPEAKS WITH KATHY KELLY – TUNE IN! 1:00:00

1y ago1:00:00

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Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by […] The post HOST BEV LIVINGSTON SPEAKS WITH TAMICKA MONSON; HOST TERRI WILKE SPEAKS WITH KATHY KELLY – TUNE IN! appeared first on KKFI.…

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Episode 7: State Representatives Talk Criminal Legal System Reform in Wisconsin 44:15

1y ago44:15

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Now former state representatives Evan Goyke and Dora Drake talk with Shannon about strategies, experiences, and hopes around criminal legal system reform in Wisconsin. Since this episode, both individuals have since moved on to different positions in government to continue this work.By The Community and MSOE

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IMPERFECT VICTIMS – CRIMINALIZED SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 59:47

1y ago59:47

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Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by […] The post IMPERFECT VICTIMS – CRIMINALIZED SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE appeared first on KKFI.By KKFI 90.1 FM Kansas City Community Radio

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Episode 6: Shannon talks agnostic/atheist formerly incarcerated success stories with Dominee & Matthew 1:06:52

1y ago1:06:52

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Dominee Meek and Matthew Wick exchange stories with Shannon about all of their journeys through over 60 years in the system without believing in god: what they learned, how it limited their opportunities and path, and how it impacts their reentry journey.By The Community and MSOE

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PENNY MILL’S NEXT COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT EVENT! 1:00:03

1y ago1:00:03

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Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by […] The post PENNY MILL’S NEXT COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT EVENT! appeared first on KKFI.By KKFI 90.1 FM Kansas City Community Radio

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REPAIRING THE FRACTURES: STEPS FORWARD IN BUILDING BRIDGES 1:00:04

1y ago1:00:04

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Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by […] The post REPAIRING THE FRACTURES: STEPS FORWARD IN BUILDING BRIDGES appeared first on KKFI.By KKFI 90.1 FM Kansas City Community Radio

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Episode 5: Ruben Gaona Talks Home Ownership & Entrepreneurship Post Incarceration 50:26

1y ago50:26

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Shannon talks with Ruben Gaona about the pros and cons of entrepreneurship versus employment and rental versus homeownership for people with criminal records, particularly those still on “paper.” Ruben Gaona is the Executive Director of My Way Out, an organization focused on reentry support for formerly incarcerated individuals. Ruben's work has ea…

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“IF YOU’RE NOT CAREFUL, THE NEWSPAPERS WILL HAVE YOU HATING THE PEOPLE WHO ARE BEING OPPRESSED, AND LOVING THE PEOPLE WHO ARE DOING THE OPPRESSING.” 57:15

1y ago57:15

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Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by […] The post “IF YOU’RE NOT CAREFUL, THE NEWSPAPERS WILL HAVE YOU HATING THE PEOPLE WHO ARE BEING OPPRESSED, AND LOVING THE PEOPLE WHO ARE DOING THE OPPRESSING.” …

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Episode 4: Simmone Kilgore Talks “Second Chance” Language and How to Carry Shame 38:58

1y ago38:58

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Simmone Kilgore LPC, an experienced trauma therapist talks with Shannon about "Second Chance" language, shame, and her career. She knows incarceration closely in her family. Simmone is the ReCAST Program Manager within Milwaukee's Office of Violence Prevention and assists Milwaukee’s youth and families most vulnerable to systemic and community viol…

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HOW GOOD AND PLEASANT IT IS WHEN PEOPLE LIVE TOGETHER IN UNITY! 1:02:14

1y ago1:02:14

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Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by […] The post HOW GOOD AND PLEASANT IT IS WHEN PEOPLE LIVE TOGETHER IN UNITY! appeared first on KKFI.By KKFI 90.1 FM Kansas City Community Radio

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