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Killing Your Number

Not so much a true crime podcast, as a ”post-crime” podcast. The growing Asian American prison population and the impact of incarceration in our communities often goes unaddressed because of the cultural shame and stigma of incarceration in our families. This podcast looks at how incarceration specifically impacts API communities, and what it’s like when you ”kill” your prisoner number and return to society.Produced by API RISE. Hosted by Kirn Kim and Kristina Wong

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    Episode 6: "Jhae, Part 1 - Prison 2Fun2Leave"

    What are the different ways that people deal with a life of incarceration? Jhae Pagsisihan tells about about his incarceration experience, and what he did to cope with life on the inside. https://www.killingyournumber.com Follow us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/killingyournumberpodcast

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    Episode 5: "Kristina Goes to Prison, Part 2"

    How did Pulitzer Prize finalist in Drama Kristina Wong end up working with justice-impacted Asian-American/Pacific Islanders and co-hosting this podcast? Listen in as Kristina finishes the story about the time she went to San Quentin prison... www.killingyournumber.com Follow us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/killingyournumberpodcast

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    Episode 4: "Kristina Goes to Prison Part 1"

    How did Pulitzer Prize finalist in Drama Kristina Wong end up working with justice-impacted Asian-American/Pacific Islanders and co-hosting this podcast? Listen in as Kristina recounts the time she went to prison...   www.killingyournumber.com Follow us on Instagram at killingyournumberpodcast

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    Episode 3: "Lunar New Year and Other Holidays Behind Bars"

    Happy Lunar New Year!! Co-host Kirn Kim and guests Billy Taing and Leesa Nomura discuss their experiences of celebrating the holidays while incarcerated, and experiencing the holidays now after being released.   www.killingyournumber.com

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    Episode 2: "Kirn Comes Home"

    What would it be like to be released from prison after 20 years? Listen to Kirn Kim, as he describes his first moments of freedom, his first activities, and how he dealt with old habits from being incarcerated.   www.killingyournumber.com

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    Episode 1: "A First Timer's Guide to Prison: Expectation vs. Reality"

    When Kirn Kim "graduated" to Adult Prison, his expectations were largely clouded by media images and stories he heard while in Youth Authority.  What were his expectations and what would be the reality of what he'd experience as an 18 year old Korean American former honor roll student inside prison?  

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    Killing Your Number - Teaser Episode "The Doctor's Son is Sentenced at 16"

    What happens when a high school honors student, son of a prominent Korean American doctor, is suddenly sentenced to life in prison at 16?  On this inaugural episode, we will meet co-host Kirn Kim who found himself part of a small but growing of America’s prison population.  Who was his tribe? How weird was it to serve his sentence while a Hollywood movie portrayed his case? We will also preview what future episodes have in store.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Not so much a true crime podcast, as a ”post-crime” podcast. The growing Asian American prison population and the impact of incarceration in our communities often goes unaddressed because of the cultural shame and stigma of incarceration in our families. This podcast looks at how incarceration specifically impacts API communities, and what it’s like when you ”kill” your prisoner number and return to society.Produced by API RISE. Hosted by Kirn Kim and Kristina Wong

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kxcqh

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Not so much a true crime podcast, as a ”post-crime” podcast. The growing Asian American prison population and the impact of incarceration in our communities often goes unaddressed because of the cultural shame and stigma of incarceration in our families. This podcast looks at how incarceration...

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Killing Your Number is created and hosted by kxcqh.
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