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End The Violence
by Gershon Alaluf
Is it truly possible to break the cycle of violence? What hidden truths lie beneath crime statistics, street culture, and systemic injustice? Join Gershon, Pastor Andre, and Atiba on End the Violence—an unfiltered and eye-opening podcast exploring the complex realities of crime, justice, and urban life. Featuring powerful conversations, real-world experiences, and insights from frontline voices, this podcast reveals the stories behind the statistics and challenges conventional narratives. From examining evolving crime trends and technological shifts, to confronting systemic racism and advocating for community empowerment, each episode delivers actionable wisdom, authenticity, and hope for change. Together, let's start real conversations that inspire lasting solutions. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms. 📸 Follow us: @Pacific.Lens.Studios 📥 Contact: <a target="_blank" rel="noopene
Episodes
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The Truth About Tulsa | Black Wall Street, Reparations & Historical Erasure | End the Violence
What really happened in Tulsa in 1921? And how has that massacre shaped every generation since? In this powerful Memorial Day episode of End the Violence, Gershon, Atiba, and Pastor Andre dive deep into the legacy of Black Wall Street and the systemic efforts to erase Black progress in America....
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Is Crime Really Dropping? | Unpacking Statistics & Street Realities | End the Violence
Are crime rates truly decreasing, or is it just clever manipulation of statistics? What's really happening on our streets today? Join hosts Gershon, Pastor Andre, and Atiba for a powerful and thought-provoking conversation on End the Violence. This episode critically examines reported crime...
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The Nonprofit Dilemma | Who's Really Ending the Violence? | End the Violence
Are nonprofits solving the problem—or sustaining it? And why are some of the most dangerous communities still overlooked? In this explosive episode of End the Violence, Gershon, Pastor Andre, and Atiba pull back the curtain on the nonprofit industrial complex. From inflated claims to six-figure...
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Freedom Without Direction? | History, Media, and the Summer Surge | End the Violence
Is freedom still a sentence if it lacks dignity, opportunity, or truth? What happens when media and history are weaponized instead of taught? In this expansive episode of End The Violence, Gershon, Pastor Andre, and Atiba explore the connection between misinformation, economic tension, and rising...
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The Connector - Documentary | From Street Legend to Community Savior | End the Violence
What if the most dangerous people in your city were also the key to saving it? In this powerful 37-minute documentary, End the Violence founder Dr. Sean Stevenson tells his unfiltered story—from a childhood of abandonment and violence to becoming one of the most respected community leaders in...
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Born Criminals? | ACEs, Survival Mode & the Truth About Behavior | End the Violence
Are people born bad—or built by broken systems? Why do some kids survive trauma while others get labeled for life? In this myth-busting episode of End The Violence, Gershon, Pastor Andre, and Atiba tackle the deep roots of criminal behavior. From ACEs and cortisol to cultural mislabels and prison...
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The Connector - Trailer | From Prison Powerbroker to Peacebuilder | End the Violence
He shot two men at 14. Ran with the cartel before he was 20. Built alliances behind bars that most only read about. Now, he’s using that same influence to stop the violence—for good. Dr. Sean Stevenson doesn’t need permission. He builds the bridge. He is The Connector. 🎬 Watch the full The...
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The Hype Machine | Hip-Hop, Hollywood & the Business of Incarceration | End the Violence
Why does Hollywood glorify prison culture? And why is Black and Brown trauma so profitable? In this gripping episode of The Revolving Door series, Gershon, Pastor Andre, and Atiba take on the music and film industries that have turned incarceration into entertainment. From street legends and...
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Not Just Bad People | Poverty, Privilege & the Prison Pipeline | End the Violence
Why do people really go to prison—and are they all just “bad”? What if the system was built to punish poverty, not crime? In this powerful continuation of the recidivism series, Gershon, Pastor Andre, and Atiba unpack the deeper roots of incarceration. From systemic inequality and miseducation to...
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The Business of Recidivism | Prison Profits, Systemic Cycles & Human Stories | End the Violence
Why do two-thirds of formerly incarcerated individuals return to prison—and who profits from their return? What does it really take to break the cycle? In this kickoff episode of End the Violence, hosts Gershon, Pastor Andre, and Atiba expose the system behind recidivism, challenge common myths...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Is it truly possible to break the cycle of violence? What hidden truths lie beneath crime statistics, street culture, and systemic injustice?
Join Gershon, Pastor Andre, and Atiba on End the Violence—an unfiltered and eye-opening podcast exploring the complex realities of crime, justice, and urban life. Featuring powerful conversations, real-world experiences, and insights from frontline voices, this podcast reveals the stories behind the statistics and challenges conventional narratives.
From examining evolving crime trends and technological shifts, to confronting systemic racism and advocating for community empowerment, each episode delivers actionable wisdom, authenticity, and hope for change.
Together, let's start real conversations that inspire lasting solutions.
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms.
📸 Follow us: @Pacific.Lens.Studios
📥 Contact: <a target="_blank" rel="noopene
HOSTED BY
Gershon Alaluf
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