Ep. 5 The Supermax Twins: Part 4- A Documentary Panel Discussion

Ep. 5 The Supermax Twins: Part 4- A Documentary Panel Discussion

In this episode of Prison Exposed, hosts Hope and Sahai, along with guests Zora and Katie, discuss the documentaries 'Up the Ridge' and 'Solitary,' exploring the realities of supermax prisons in Virginia. They discuss the emotional and economic impacts on communities, the racial dynamics at play, and the human cost of incarceration. The conversation highlights the struggles of families affected by incarceration and the systemic issues within the prison system, ultimately questioning the narratives surrounding justice and rehabilitation. The speakers reflect on the psychological effects of solitary confinement, the dehumanizing language used in relation to the prison system, and the need for a more humane approach to incarceration. They emphasize the importance of understanding the systemic issues that contribute to the current state of the prison system and advocate for awareness and reform.

Up the Ridge Documentary

Solitary: Inside Red Onion State Prison is currently streaming on HBO Max



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Ep. 8 The Supermax Twins: Part 7-Uhuru's Story: A Wider Look at Virginia DOC

Ep. 8 The Supermax Twins: Part 7-Uhuru's Story: A Wider Look at Virginia DOC

In this episode hosts Sahai and Hope zoom out of the supermax twins to a broader discussion of Virginia corrections with Uhuru Asadi. Uhuru shares his journey through Virginia’s prison system, from be...

31 Mars 1h 21min

Ep. 7 The Supermax Twins: Part 6-Covering Corrections in Virginia with Journalist Dave Cantor

Ep. 7 The Supermax Twins: Part 6-Covering Corrections in Virginia with Journalist Dave Cantor

In this episode of Prison Exposed, hosts Sahai and Hope speak with journalist Dave Cantor about his reporting on Virginia’s prisons. The conversation explores the challenges of covering carceral syste...

24 Mars 1h 9min

Ep. 6 The Supermax Twins: Part 5-Filming the System with Director Nick Szuberla

Ep. 6 The Supermax Twins: Part 5-Filming the System with Director Nick Szuberla

In this episode of Prison Exposed, hosts Sahai and Hope speak with Nick Szuberla, a director and media advocate, to discuss the documentary Up the Ridge and Injustice: Hidden Crisis in Virginia's Pris...

17 Mars 1h 15min

Ep. 4 The Supermax Twins: Part 3.2- The Abuses Cont...

Ep. 4 The Supermax Twins: Part 3.2- The Abuses Cont...

This episode continues our examination of the systemic violence and control mechanisms inside Virginia’s supermax prisons, Red Onion and Wallens Ridge. Picking up in 2024, we trace a series of escalat...

3 Mars 58min

Ep. 3 The Supermax Twins: Part 3.1- The Abuses

Ep. 3 The Supermax Twins: Part 3.1- The Abuses

This episode examines the systemic violence and control mechanisms inside Virginia’s supermax prisons, Red Onion and Wallens Ridge. Originally justified as facilities for the “worst of the worst,” the...

24 Feb 1h 5min

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...

17 Feb 1h 5min

Ep. 1 The Supermax Twins: Part 1- The Region, The History

Ep. 1 The Supermax Twins: Part 1- The Region, The History

This episode of Prison Exposed delves into the alarming conditions at Red Onion and Wallens Ridge, two supermax prisons in Virginia. The hosts discuss the personal journey to these facilities, the iso...

10 Feb 1h 8min

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