Unjust Policing and Fighting it From The Inside By "Think Podcast"

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Edwin Raymond, a 15-year NYPD veteran and prominent criminal justice reform advocate, joins Krys Boyd to discuss systemic issues within policing that lead to unequal enforcement. He shares his insights on how to reform these practices and details his experiences in his book, "An Inconvenient Cop: My Fight to Change Policing in America."

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Track Changes ~ Before the Miracle Happens ~ Episode 5

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Seven years have passed since the REAL program's exit from Richmond Virginia City Jail. Speech, the program's founder, now looks back on the lives of the men he once inspired through music. His reflections extend beyond the program's impact, addressing the systemic issues that continue to hinder successful re-entry for countless individuals across the country.

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The role of probation and parole in mass incarceration

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"Approximately four million individuals are currently under parole or probation supervision. However, preventing recidivism and reducing prison populations is a complex challenge. Vincent Schiraldi, a leading expert in criminal justice reform, argues that the current system of parole and probation is ineffective and should be abolished. In his book, "Mass Supervision: Probation, Parole, and the Illusion of Safety and Freedom," Schiraldi explores the limitations of these practices and proposes alternative solutions." Think Podcast @NPR

How does the Supreme Court fail to accurately represent the interests of Americans?

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Presidents pick Supreme Court justices, and the Senate rubber-stamps them. But do these nine unelected officials truly speak for the people? Political scientist Kevin J. McMahon joins Krys Boyd to explore this fundamental question. He'll discuss how the court has become increasingly out of touch with public opinion, the damage this does to its reputation, and potential solutions to restore public trust. His book, "A Supreme Court Unlike Any Other," offers a comprehensive analysis of this pressing issue.

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Think is a daily, topic-driven interview and call-in program hosted by Krys Boyd covering a wide variety of topics ranging from history, politics, current events, science, technology and emerging trends to food and wine, travel, adventure, and entertainment.

John Grisham address wrongful Convictions

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Acclaimed author John Grisham, known for his gripping legal thrillers, turns his attention to the sobering reality of wrongful convictions. He joins host Krys Boyd to discuss these miscarriages of justice and the underlying systemic issues that contribute to them. His book, "Framed," co-authored with Jim McCloskey, provides a detailed examination of these disturbing cases.

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Track changes~ I Gotta Break These Chains ~ Episode 4

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With his release from a Virginia jail just weeks away, hip-hop musician Devonte does everything he can to balance the love he has for his family against the big risks that come with their history.

As four men are held in a Virginia jail, they record an album to chronicle their efforts to break free from an oppressive cycle of addiction and incarceration.
In each music-infused episode of this documentary series, host and trailblazing hip-hop artist Speech Thomas meets a musician at a crossroads in their uphill struggle for freedom, learns what brought them to this inflection point, and helps them record a song that captures this critical moment in their life. From soulful country to fiery hip-hop and haunting R&B, this music affirms the lives of people who are written off by society. And amidst a re-entry crisis afflicting millions of Americans every year, these intimate stories from behind the walls of a local jail ask: What does it take to rebuild a life after incarceration?

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Track Changes ~ I'm Tired of Recidivism ~ Episode 3

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Struggling to keep up with his rehabilitation program, in Richmond City Jail Virginia, amateur rapper Anthony confronts the damage done by an entire life spent fighting for survival. 

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Cell Double L is the final cell in Oklahoma State Penitentiary. It is the cell you occupy before your execution. We speak to three men and their loved ones as they move through death watch row. This episode includes references to penal executions and strong language. Please take care while listening. Huge enormous thanks to Bigler Stouffer, Wade Lay, and Donald Grant for sharing your stories. Also major thanks to the loved ones, on the outside, for allowing us inside their lives. Produced by Ellie Lightfoot and Gaby Caplan Gaby Caplan and Ellie Lightfoot reported this story while participating in the USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism's National Fellowship and the Kristy Hammam Fund for Health Journalism. Season 15 - Episode 11

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