Episodes
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The Silencing of Women’s Voices in a Male Dominated Movement.
In this episode, the conversation is about how incarcerated and formerly incarcerated women continue to be the forgotten population, even within spaces that claim to advocate for justice and reform. From disparities in reentry programming, to unequal speaking opportunities, to ongoing concerns...
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Locked Down & Silenced: Exposing NYS Corrections’ Illegal Strike and Systemic Abuse
Freedom Unshackled Coalition Condemns Suspension of HALT and Calls for Immediate Action to Address Inhumane Conditions for Incarcerated New Yorkers
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Raising Our Voices for Parole Justice
This episode of Freedom Unshackled: Voices of Justice highlights the fight for parole justice, focusing on the transformative potential of the Elder Parole and Fair & Timely Parole bills. It examines how these reforms address unjust, racially charged sentences and create pathways for incarcerated...
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Criminal Justice Reform and Advocacy for Change
In this podcast, we will discuss the urgent need for criminal Justice reform, focusing on the impact of the systemic racism and violence within the prison system. We will also discuss ways to join the movement in criminal justice advocacy.
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Unveiling Injustice
A podcast dedicated to exposing corruption, abuse, and violence by correctional staff in prisons and jails. Through survivor stories, expert insights, and advocacy, we can shine a light on the systemic issues within correctional facilities and push for accountability and reimagining what The...
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The Violent Culture of Corrections, the death of Robert Brooks & Action
The Culture of Corrections is marred by systemic violence and corruption, perpetuating harm rather than fostering accountability, rehabilitation, or justice
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The Holding Cell
In this segment formerly incarcerated women discuss what it was like for them after arrest being placed in a holding cell before seeing a judge at arraignment. What did we see, hear or smell.
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The Arrest
Formerly incarcerated women discussing their mindset during arrest
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Freedom Unshackled with #Fixthe13th
Welcome back, Listeners! In this episode, we will discuss prison wages with three members of the #Fixthe13th campaign.
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Slavery to Prison Pipeline: Amend the 13th Amendment
In this episode, you will get a chance to listen to members (Roni Minter, Nicole Cook Reed, and Mr. Siegal) of the coalition share their different perspectives and tell their personal stories about what it was like to work for vocational programs as a civilian worker and as an incarcerated...
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Let's Talk About Wages
In this episode of Freedom Unshackled, Amaya and Reignie will have an introductory podcast about wages in the prison system. This episode will provide listeners with the basic knowledge about wages while incarcerated to provide a background for upcoming interviews with more formerly incarcerated...
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"Don't Ask, Don't Tell" With Donald Johnson
CONTENT WARNING Sexual Assault Donald Johnson, one of the leading members of Freedom Unshackled the Coalition, joins us again to discuss sexual assaults in male Prison Facilities.
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What Happens In Albion... (Part 2)
CONTENT WARNING Mentions of Sexual Assault and Rape Nicole Cook Reed and Roni Minter join us for Part 2 of "What Happens In Albion..."
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What Happens In Albion...
Content Warning Mentions of Sexual Assault Nicole Cook Reed and Roni Minter join us to explain the truth behind the sexual assault culture at Albion Correctional Facility
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Freedom Unshackled (Season 2)
CONTENT WARNING Mentions of rape and sexual assault An introductory episode to season 2, where we will be giving a rundown of what you can expect this season of Freedom Unshackled the Podcast.
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2020 Wrap-Up
Join us for a quick listen, as we let you in on some of the initiatives that Freedom Unshackled the Coalition has launched this year. See you in 2021!
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Christmas Without My Son- With Josephine
Tune in to this weeks episode where we meet Josephine, the mother of a currently incarcerated man, serving time in the Florida prison system. Josephine offers us insight into how incarceration not only impacts the individual serving time, but the families and communities they are a part of. TW-...
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"Prayer, Love, and Good Food" With Aethena
On this special Thanksgiving episode, we meet formerly incarcerated, food truck owner, Aethena, a.k.a. Chew-Key. She dives into the topic of mealtimes while incarcerated.
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Who is Donald Johnson?
In this week's episode, we introduce another member of The Freedom Unshackled Coalition, Mr. Donald Johnson! Donald shares his experience in and out of the prison system. Donald provides us with a unique experience as a gay, black man, navigating New York City in the 80s.
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Who is Nicole Cook-Reed?
In this episode, we introduce a member of The Freedom Unshackled Coalition, Nicole Cook-Reed. Nicole will give an account of her first experiences with the criminal justice system, including sentencing and her first day incarcerated.
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Freedom Unshackled Episode One (Intro)
Intro to the Freedom Unshackled podcast.