On todays show, musical prodigy Christopher Lavell Jones was just 17 years old when he was gunned down on his mothers porch on New Years Eve, 2010, in a tragic episode of street violence. Since that time his mother, Brenda Grisham, has been fighting for justice for her son and peace on Oaklands streets. We’re … Continued
Law & Disorder
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Law & Disorder exposes the cracks in our system, agitates for resistance and collectively builds a new world where all of us thrive. Hosted by Cat Brooks. Produced by Jesse Strauss.
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CA and NY bills on prison reforms
On today’s show – two bills are currently moving through the California state legislature that could impact quality of life for folks inside prisons. Senate Bill 300 would address circumstances under which someone can be sentenced to Life Without Parole (LWOP). We speak with Candace Chavez Wilson, a member of FUEL: Families United to End … Continued
Mental health and law enforcement
A grassroots movement has pushed to the surface that law enforcement should not be the first or primary response to mental health crisis — and the movement is winning the public debate. But states and municipalities are responding with legislation and shifts in pattern and practice — is more harm than good being done? On … Continued
Deep dive into state violence and community response
On today’s show – a deep dive into state violence and community response. We start with our first ever weekly State Terror Wrap Up. Then, we’re joined by Cephus X – affectionately known to the community as Uncle Bobby. He is the uncle of Oscar Grant, who was murdered in on January 1st, 2009, by … Continued
Black August: A history and tribute
The month of August for many is about Black August and a time to remember and commemorate freedom fighters, especially those who struggled for liberation inside of jails and prisons and paid the ultimate price via assassination by the state, as well as those who continue this struggle today. One of those freedom fighters was … Continued
Exploring monkeypox in our most marginalized communities, we chat with Homer Venters about that virus in prisons and jails. Homer Venters is a physician and epidemiologist, and was chief medical officer at the notorious New York jail Rikers Island. He is also the author of Life and Death in Rikers Island. His most recent article … Continued
On today’s show, we go deep with former San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin – talking about the political forces that shaped his life, becoming a “progressive prosecutor”, the GOP/police association campaign that removed him from office and what’s next on the horizon for his work. Before he was ousted from his position by a … Continued