Ep. 2 The Supermax Twins: Part 2- Willie

Ep. 2 The Supermax Twins: Part 2- Willie

This conversation delves into the harsh realities of life inside supermax prisons, Red Onion and Wallens Ridge, through the eyes of Willie, a person formally incarcerated. He shares his experiences of being transferred to Red Onion, and later to Wallens Ridge, the brutal conditions, and the systemic abuse faced by those inside. The discussion highlights the importance of advocacy, the need for a paper trail in legal matters, and the impact of isolation on mental health. Willie emphasizes the necessity of maintaining connections with loved ones and fighting for humane treatment within the prison system.

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Ep 12 Medicine, Policy, & Duty of Care: When Hunger Strikes Meet Invasive Medical Intervention

Ep 12 Medicine, Policy, & Duty of Care: When Hunger Strikes Meet Invasive Medical Intervention

A judge recently authorized use of a surgically placed feeding tube on a detained man, raising questions about bodily autonomy, medical ethics, dentention, and state power. In the episode, Phoebe and ...

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Ep 11 Marcos Alcaraz- Sentenced to Prison, Not Death By Fire

Ep 11 Marcos Alcaraz- Sentenced to Prison, Not Death By Fire

The episode explores the tragic death of Marcos Alcaraz at Eastern Correctional Facility and the ongoing struggles of incarcerated individuals to report abuse and seek accountability. It highlights th...

8 Syys 26min

Ep 10 When Prison Becomes Mental Health Intervention

Ep 10 When Prison Becomes Mental Health Intervention

The episode explores the complex relationship between mental health and the criminal legal system, highlighting systemic failures, the importance of early intervention, and the need for reform to supp...

1 Syys 33min

Ep. 9 Cutting Food Costs Means Also Cutting Nutrition, Dignity, and Security

Ep. 9 Cutting Food Costs Means Also Cutting Nutrition, Dignity, and Security

This episode explores the complex system of privatized correctional services, focusing on prison labor, food quality, and the influence of private companies. It highlights how economic incentives and ...

25 Elo 29min

Ep. 8 Sweat Equity: When Incarceration Builds a Workforce

Ep. 8 Sweat Equity: When Incarceration Builds a Workforce

This episode explores the complex and troubling history of prison labor in the United States, its ties to slavery, racial disparities, and the ethical questions it raises today. We examine how compani...

18 Elo 27min

Ep. 7 Compassionate Release: When the Diagnosis Changes, Does the Judgement?

Ep. 7 Compassionate Release: When the Diagnosis Changes, Does the Judgement?

In this episode Hope and Elsa discuss the limitations of compassionate release, long-term care, and institutional violence. They explore the similarities between systems we often think of as separate....

11 Elo 1h 7min

Ep. 6 Climate Crises & Incarceration

Ep. 6 Climate Crises & Incarceration

In this episode Hope and Phoebe explore how climate change impacts incarcerated populations during extreme weather events. They highlight systemic failures, unsustainable models and the urgent need fo...

4 Elo 1h 9min

Ep. 5 PREA: Rights, Reality, & Rollbacks

Ep. 5 PREA: Rights, Reality, & Rollbacks

In this episode, Hope and Phoebe explore the recent changes to the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), its implications for incarcerated LGBTQ+ individuals, and the systemic issues surrounding sexual ...

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