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The Secret Life of Prisons is produced by a charity, the Prison Radio Association. To make a donation please visit prison.radio/donate. The podcast tells the hidden stories from behind bars. Paula Harriott is Head of Prisoner Engagement for the Prison Reform Trust. She spent time behind bars and now works to help those who have been to prison to contribute to the debate around crime and justice. Phil Maguire is the Chief Executive of the Prison Radio Association. He's worked in prisons for a ...
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Double Bubble

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Double Bubble is a nail-biting five-part prison drama about loan sharks. Experience the tough reality of prison life, and the difficult decisions which force Mark down a dark path he quickly regrets… If you or someone you know are affected by loan sharks, call 0300 555 2222. Double Bubble is produced by the multi award-winning Prison Radio Association, in partnership with the Stop Loan Sharks campaign. Written and voiced by Carl Cattermole. Produced by Katie Bilboa. Mastering by Steve Wyatt. ...
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Future Prison

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A series of extraordinary conversations between people who have been in prison and senior staff from HM Prison and Probation Service. The aim of these conversations is to improve the way we deal with crime and justice, particularly for young people, women, and black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds.
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Outside In

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A taste of National Prison Radio on the outside. Outside In is produced and presented by people who have previously worked at National Prison Radio whilst serving prison sentences. It shines a spotlight on opportunities that exist beyond the prison gates and provides inspiration, information and entertainment. It offers guidance and practical tips to help ease the transition back to life and will highlight organisations that help people get back on track after prison. Expect real-life storie ...
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The Brief is a legal show, broadcast into prison cells in England and Wales on National Prison Radio. It is a chance for listeners to get their legal questions answered, with subjects ranging from parole, to lost property and appeals. It is hosted by Hilary Ineomo-Marcus, who has served a prison sentence, and solicitor and prison law expert Claire Salama. Funded by The Law Society. For more information about National Prison Radio visit www.prison.radio and to donate visit www.justgiving.com/ ...
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Humane Justice

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The podcast which examines the place of kindness, hope and compassion within the justice system. It tells personal stories that show how these very values are saving lives on a daily basis. Each episode is a chapter taken from a book called Humane Justice, published by the charity Khulisa as part of the Monument Fellowship - a collective of eight organisations that work together to transform the journeys people take through our justice system. You can download the book for free at www.khulis ...
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Windrush Stories

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Windrush Stories is a collection of full-length interviews from members of 'the Windrush Generation'. People who became known as the Windrush Generation began arriving in the UK from the Caribbean nations in the 1940s. They travelled to embark on a new life helping rebuild the 'Mother Country' during the post-war period. This generation, and their children and grandchildren, have significantly influenced British society through sport, politics, art, poetry, literature, language, food, and mo ...
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Hear the news you need to stay informed on your community with WFYI News Now. From the biggest stories of the day to new policy, research and events, this podcast keeps you connected to Central Indiana and statewide Indiana news. From WFYI's studios in Indianapolis, hosts Darian Benson and Abriana Herron bring you reporting from WFYI and IPB News journalists in 10 minutes or less every weekday.
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"UNSHACKLED" is a web show and podcast that addresses issues that are considered taboo or ignored or forgotten by society buried under the dust of the U.S. justice system and digital algorithms. The show Unshackles the guests that are wrongfully imprisoned for alleged crimes that they maintain they did not commit. They share their true experiences, the other side of the story, that is either ignored or not reported at all. UNSHACKLED with Imran airs on LFXTV.com and on J107.net Justice Radio.
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New Interactive Trail Highlights One of Indiana’s First Black Settlements. The Indiana Court of Appeals says the State of Indiana has jurisdiction over TikTok. Two current school board members are unopposed for their seats on the Decatur Township school board for the November election. A recent report by the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows tha…
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An infamous jail in downtown Paterson, New Jersey is on the verge of being demolished. For decades, Passaic County Jail was known for unsanitary conditions and overcrowding, prompting several lawsuits. Professor Jenny-Brooke Condon is director of the Equal Justice Clinic at the Seton Hall University School of Law. She worked on a 2008 suit against …
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Starting this weekend, New York City residents in every borough will be required to separate out their food scraps from their trash for the city's curbside compost collection. The Department of Sanitation has been phasing in the compost service over the last few years and Sunday, it goes citywide. New York City's sanitation commissioner Jessica Tis…
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This week's On The Way roundup of transit news features an interview done in collaboration with the policy magazine Vital City. Richard Davey, who recently left his job as transit president four months ago, had an interesting take on how the MTA should spend money as the agency undergoes budget triage. And former NYCT President Sarah Feinberg gave …
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Recent research shows that pregnancy related health risks persist for a full year after childbirth itself, such as postpartum depression. The New York City Council recently passed a package of bills addressing disparities in maternal mental health. Councilmember Linda Lee, who is the chair of the committee on mental health, disabilities, and addict…
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Indiana state lawmakers have slowly pulled money away from traditional public schools over the last decade – a Democratic state lawmaker says there’s consequences in the classroom. Local organizations are providing help to people affected by Hurricane Helene. Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Braun says he is replacing a doctored image in an …
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A new partnership program will allow for more traffic signal boxes to be transformed into works of art. Nearly 400 people attended a Carmel Clay School Board candidate debate on Monday night. Five candidates are seeking election to the school board for the Metropolitan School District of Pike Township in November. Mike Braun released an attack ad a…
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People incarcerated at the Otisville State Correctional Facility in Orange County, New York can now earn a full associates degree through the City University of New York's Prison-to-College Pathways program. The expanded program is a new partnership between the John Jay College Institute for Justice and Opportunity and the Borough of Manhattan Comm…
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The Indianapolis Foundation this week announced a five-year strategic plan. People in Indiana who want to vote in this fall’s election have one week left to register or update their registration. Are over-the-counter COVID-19 tests still effective as the virus mutates and new variants emerge? City officials are considering how to curb disruptive ni…
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Many New York Democrats are calling on Mayor Eric Adams to resign following last week's indictment on federal corruption charges. But the Mayor says he's not going anywhere. Adams will only be able to "step up" as long Governor Hochul allows him to. The Governor has the ability to remove the Mayor under a provision of the New York State Constitutio…
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Psychedelic drugs are often known as “party drugs,” but recently researchers have been looking into how psychedelics could be used as medical treatments for hard to treat conditions. The Mount Sinai network in New York City recently expanded its psychedelic treatment research center, which studies unconventional treatment methods like ecstasy or ps…
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Mayor Eric Adams’ victory in the 2021 Democratic primary was in no small part due to Brooklyn’s East New York, where he won more than 60% of the vote in some areas. But days after he was indicted on federal charges that included bribery, wire fraud and conspiracy, many residents in the area were reeling over the scandals looming over City Hall. At …
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Some New York City officials and Councilmembers say the NYPD has an accountability problem. With New Yorkers making more complaints about police misconduct since 2021, the Commissioner's office is imposing discipline in a smaller percentage of cases. And this is happening as Mayor Eric Adams, a former police captain, faces federal charges of fraud,…
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A candy-colored “Exotic Clouds” sign that once beckoned customers into a smoke shop at Stanton and Ludlow streets now hangs over a darkened storefront with windows covered in graffiti. Blocks away, on Allen Street, the gate is down on another shuttered shop, this one with an awning emblazoned with “Social Club,” written in understated cursive. All …
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A federal judge has temporarily halted enforcement of a 2023 Indiana law that criminalizes anyone who gets within 25 feet of an on-duty police officer after being told to stop. The Indiana Department of Natural Resources released 25 endangered ground squirrels at Kankakee Sands nature preserve. Indiana lawmakers took their first steps last week in …
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The Royal Albert Dock in Liverpool was built in 1846 and was the first structure in Britain to be constructed from cast iron, brick and stone, with no structural wood. As a result, it was the first non-combustible warehouse system in the world. It was also the venue for the 2024 Labour Party Conference, and Phil and Paula took the opportunity to re…
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We have a big-time re-match at Barclays Center in Brooklyn this Sunday. The New York Liberty are back on the court after their first round victory against the Atlanta Dream in the WNBA playoffs. Their opponent? The Las Vegas Aces - the team that defeated the Liberty in the WNBA finals last year. Sports reporter Priya Desai joins Weekend Edition hos…
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New York City is living through an unprecedented moment, with its sitting mayor the subject of a criminal case and federal corruption charges. And this comes on the heels of several high profile departures from city government. So how is anything getting done? WNYC’s Elizabeth Kim joins Weekend Edition host David Furst with the latest.…
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In 2022, voters in New York state approved the Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act that makes available $4 billion dollars municipalities can use to fund big projects to help adapt to climate change. But reporting from the news site The City finds just under 2% of that money has gone to the city. That's despite it being muc…
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In the latest installment of The Checkup, our health reporting team finds out why the generic drug market is in trouble. IndyGo’s long-awaited Blue Line is one step closer to completion. Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jennifer McCormick says Indiana needs to refocus its economic development strategy. Thirty-two students at an elementary school …
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The federal charges against Mayor Eric Adams have been laid out. He's being accused of fraud, solicitation of contributions by a foreign national and bribery charges in a 57-page federal indictment. Fordham University political scientist Dr. Christina Greer joined WNYC host Tiffany Hansen to explore how this all affects the public and the ability f…
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For months, parents have been trying to get more crossing guards at the school, which serves 1,000 students. But their requests have bounced between the NYPD, the education department, the transportation department and local officials without any action. A citywide shortage of crossing guards leaves little hope of additional support in the future.…
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A West Lafayette middle schooler will embark on a two-day space adventure. Indianapolis’s animal shelter will continue emergency-only intake procedures. Indiana has been awarded roughly $3.6 million to help support expanded access to mental health and substance abuse services in clinical settings. Terre Haute’s singing janitor, Richard Goodall, won…
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