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Fight the Good Fight
by Freedom Force Florida
"Fight the Good Fight" is a powerful and thought-provoking podcast series by Freedom Force Florida, a grassroots coalition dedicated to criminal justice reform and advocacy. Each episode dives deep into the action plan for transformative change, tackling critical issues such as juvenile sentencing, compassionate release, elderly inmate reform, work release programs, and civil commitment referrals. With expert insights, real-life stories, and actionable strategies, this podcast serves as a rallying cry for justice, fairness, and second chances.
Episodes
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The Public Safety Act of 2028 and the Governor's Race
This episode discusses Byron Donalds’ political career and his evolution as a leading figure in criminal justice reform within Florida. The hosts highlight his legislative efforts to raise felony theft thresholds and his advocacy for the First Step Act, balancing conservative principles with a...
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Addicted to Vengeance: Florida's "Criminal" Justice System
Smoking a crack pipe is known as "sucking the Devil's dick." Florida's conservative majority is as addicted to vengeance as any "rock monster" was ever addicted to cocaine. And the high is neurologically comparable. Both activate the brain's reward circuitry, producing short-highs and long-term...
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Behind the Woodshed: A Childhood of Sexual Abuse and Self-Hate
In this episode, hosts Michael Williams and Tabitha Brown review a harrowing memoir, Behind the Woodshed: A Childhood of Sexual Abuse and Self-Hate. Millie Anderson chronicles a cycle of multigenerational sexual abuse, systemic family betrayal, and extreme neglect. Written with the assistance of...
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Born Again: The Role of Religion in Rehabilitation - Part 2
Dr. Lisa Miller’s research explores the scientific intersection of spirituality and human flourishing, arguing that a sense of transcendence is a natural human capacity rather than a cultural invention. Her psychological and neuroscientific findings serve as an empirical validation for Quantum...
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Born Again: The Role of Religion in Rehabilitation - Part 1
This episode explores Randolph Baggett's claim in his book Corrections: Neuroscience and Prison Administration that the "born again" religious experience serves as a powerful psychological framework for identity reconstruction and prisoner rehabilitation. By establishing a decisive break from the...
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Sex Offenders: Is There Hope?
This episode explores how neuroscience informs the potential for rehabilitating individuals who have committed sexual offenses. It highlights the concept of neuroplasticity, explaining that the brain can form new neural pathways through cognitive-behavioral therapy and other sustained...
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Etiquette: The Hidden Rules of Power
Ready for some controversy?Join hosts Michael Williams and Tabitha Brown as they explore how formal etiquette training can serve as a vital tool for criminal rehabilitation and social mobility by making the "hidden curriculum" of white professional spaces accessible to Black Americans. It argues...
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Corrections: Neuroscience and Prison Administration
Listen to this fascinating special episode of Fight the Good Fight in the hosts r. In this thought provoking book, the author, who has spent over 40 years in prison, argues that neuroscience proves the current model of corrections actively prevents rehabilitation and presents proven models as...
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Florida Prison Murders: Darkside of the Sunshine State
Join hosts Michael Williams and Tabitha Brown as they delve into the disturbing reality of violence within Florida's prison system. This episode of Fight the Good Fight examines the humanitarian crisis unfolding behind bars in America's second largest correctional system. Despite Florida's sunny...
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The Search for Meaning and Criminal Identity
Humans possess a fundamental need to matter. When social exclusion or marginalization blocks legitimate paths to significance, some people adopt a criminal identity to gain notoriety, belonging, or purpose. Join hosts Michael Williams and Tabitha Brown as they explore this fascinating topic,...
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America's Greatness: The Rule of Law
President Trump claims he wants to restore America's greatness by killing alleged drug smugglers and using expedited rience removal procedures for people who immigrated communicate to America illegally. By doing so, however, he's undermining the very foundation of America's true greatness: the…
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Elderly Inmate Review Act (rev 11/25)
Join hosts Michael Williams and Tabitha Brown as they outline the crisis created by Florida's aging prison population and propose the Elderly Inmate Release Act (EIRA) as a necessary solution for criminal justice reform. Supporting legislative documentation establishes that incarceration causes...
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Florida Senate Bill 614: Vote No
❌ Florida SB 614: Bipartisan Critique of Parole Legislation This episode details two competing proposals in Florida aimed at reforming the incarceration of long-term and elderly inmates. One source advocates for the Elderly Inmate Release Act (EIRA), which would establish a system of judicial...
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Florida Prison Murders: Dark Side of the Sunshine State
Join hosts Michael Williams and Tabitha Brown as they unpack an extensive report titled "Darkside of the Sunshine State: Prison Murders in Florida" prepared by Freedom Force Florida, alongside a comprehensive list of supporting references from governmental, academic, legal, and media sources. The...
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Biopholic Design: Neuroscience and Prison Design
Hosts Michael Williams and Tabitha Brown provide an extensive overview of the psychological and neurological benefits of nature-based and biophilic design elements - specifically curved architectural forms and green spaces - when applied to criminal justice reform. They argue that replacing the...
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Rewards and Punishments: A Failed Correctional Model
This episode provides an extensive overview and critique of the traditional punitive approach to behavioral change within the criminal justice system, arguing that punishment is often counterproductive and fails to promote lasting reform. It synthesizes research from psychology, criminology, and...
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Psychopathy: A Figment of Imagination
This episode critically examines the forensic use of psychopathy assessments in the criminal justice system, arguing that the science underpinning the diagnosis is deeply flawed. The report prepared by Freedom Force Florida, which heavily references the work of Dr. Rasmus Rosenberg Larsen,...
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Music Therapy: Rewiring the Brain with the Right Rhythms
This episode provides an extensive examination of the neurological and cognitive benefits of music and its profound potential for criminal rehabilitation within correctional settings. It details how various musical activities, such as playing percussion or wind instruments, activate distinct…
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What Is Justice?
This episode explores the evolving concept of justice, tracing its historical shifts from early vengeance-based systems to modern approaches. It highlights how definitions of justice, initially linked to retribution and deterrence through the "King's Peace" and severe punishments, have gradually...
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Justice Reimagined: Neuroscience and Public Safety Part 1 - A Review
This podcast summarizes the core arguments and critical information presented in the introductory chapters of "Justice Reimagined: Neuroscience and Public Safety." The book argues for a fundamental shift in criminal justice, moving from a retribution-focused system rooted in outdated assumptions...
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Graham v Florida: David and Goliath
In this episode, hosts Michael Williams and Tabitha Brown focus on the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case Graham v. Florida, which significantly impacted juvenile justice by prohibiting life-without-parole sentences for non-homicide offenses committed by minors. They detail the personal journey of...
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Bouncing Back: The Neuroscience of Resilience
Resilience, defined as "the capacity to maintain psychological and physiological well-being despite exposure to significant adversity," is an active neurobiological process. Many individuals involved with the justice system have compromised stress regulation and resilience mechanisms due to…
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Abolishing the Death Penalty: A Few Good Reasons
In this episode, Freedom Force Florida unequivocally argues for the abolition of capital punishment, deeming it an "inherently flawed, morally untenable, and practically dysfunctional practice." Hosts Michael Williams and Tabitha Brown systematically dismantle common justifications for the death...
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Prison Heat: The Brutal Truth
Florida's correctional facilities are grappling with a severe public health crisis stemming from prolonged exposure to extreme heat. Incarcerated individuals regularly endure temperatures exceeding 100°F for up to 20 hours daily during the summer months (May-September). This constitutes a...
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Crime Rates: A Function of Demographics?
Join hosts Michael Williams and Tabitha Brown as they explore the relationship between crime rates and demographics. Sustainable public safety depends on evidence-based policies that strengthen communities, expand opportunities, and address the social determinants of criminal behavior. While...
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Forgiveness: The Wonder Drug
Recent advances in neurobiology prove that releasing vengefulness through forgiveness is a way for the brain to self-optimize and improve both mental and physical health. It activates brain pathways that promote resilience and social connection, reducing stress levels, improving cardiovascular...
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Revenge: The World's Deadliest Addiction
In part 1 of this 2-part series, hosts Michael Williams and Tabitha Brown discuss Freedom Force Florida's proposals advocavy for a fundamental shift in Florida's criminal justice system, moving from a punitive model to one based on the understanding that criminal behavior, like addiction, can…
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Profiting from Punishment: The Dark Economy of Incarceration
This week, Michael Williams and Tabitha Brown dive into the shadowy world of Florida's prison-industrial complex, examining a shocking new report from Freedom Force Florida that exposes the hidden costs and questionable practices of privatized incarceration in the Sunshine State. The…
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Negligent Homicide: Ignoring Cellmate Conflicts
In this episode of Fight the Good Fight, hosts Michael Williams and Tabitha Brown examine the deadly consequences when prison officials fail to separate cellmates with known conflicts - a form of negligence that has led to preventable murders behind bars, especially in Florida's correctional...
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Second Chances: The Path Forward Beyond Bars
Join hosts Michael Williams and Tabitha Brown as they explore the themes and critical information related to Second Chance Month and the imperative for criminal justice reform, particularly within Florida. What is Second Chance Month and why is it significant? Second Chance Month is a national...
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The RISE Act: Reforming Work Release
Florida’s current work release program reduces recidivism by 30-40%, yet only 3.6% of inmates participate. Meanwhile, 96.4%—including those with the most serious offenses—are released directly from prison with no structured reintegration, setting them up for failure. The RISE Act proposes a...
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Courtesy Titles: Respect-Based Rehabilitation
Join hosts Michael Williams and Tabitha Brown as they explore how something as simple as a courtesy title can transform rehabilitation outcomes for formerly incarcerated individuals. What happens when we address someone as "Mr. Smith" instead of "Inmate"? According to emerging research and...
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Mercy for Children Act
Mercy for Children Act Join hosts Michael Williams and Tabitha Brown delve into the mission of Freedom Force Florida, a non-profit organization dedicated to reforming Florida's criminal justice system. This episode explores the Mercy for Children Act which aims to provide equal treatment for all...
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Civil Commitment Proposal
Civil Commitment Proposal Join hosts Michael Williams and Tabitha Brown delve into the mission of Freedom Force Florida, a non-profit organization dedicated to reforming Florida's criminal justice system. This episode explores the deep dive into Freedom Force Florida's groundbreaking civil...
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Brain Development and Juvenile Justice
Join hosts Michael Williams and Tabitha Brown as they delve into the mission of Freedom Force Florida, a non-profit organization dedicated to reforming Florida's criminal justice system. This episode of "Fight the Good Fight" explores the profound connection between brain development, childhood...
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The Corrections Healthcare Cost Reduction Act
Join hosts Michael Williams and Tabitha Brown delve into the mission of Freedom Force Florida, a non-profit organization dedicated to reforming Florida's criminal justice system. This episode explores FFF's Compassionate Release Act the means of release for those imprisoned in Florida who are at...
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The Action Plan
Join hosts Michael Williams and Tabitha Brown delve into the mission of Freedom Force Florida, a non-profit organization dedicated to reforming Florida's criminal justice system. This episode explores FFF's multifaceted Action Plan, prioritizing rehabilitation and reintegration over punishment.…
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Unchained Lyrics: Songs Set Free
Hosts Michael Williams and Tabitha Brown review Unchained.Lyrics, a podcast that brings the raw, unfiltered voices of incarcerated individuals to the world—transforming their words into fully produced songs using AI-generated music. At the heart of Unchained.Lyrics is Michael Scofield, a man who...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
"Fight the Good Fight" is a powerful and thought-provoking podcast series by Freedom Force Florida, a grassroots coalition dedicated to criminal justice reform and advocacy. Each episode dives deep into the action plan for transformative change, tackling critical issues such as juvenile sentencing, compassionate release, elderly inmate reform, work release programs, and civil commitment referrals. With expert insights, real-life stories, and actionable strategies, this podcast serves as a rallying cry for justice, fairness, and second chances.
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"Fight the Good Fight" is a powerful and thought-provoking podcast series by Freedom Force Florida, a grassroots coalition dedicated to criminal justice reform and advocacy. Each episode dives deep into the action plan for transformative change, tackling critical issues such as juvenile sentencing,...
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