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The World Looks to Vladimir

Mumia Abu-Jamal

“The world looks to Vladimir.” To most Americans, the unanticipated win of Donald Trump of the U.S. presidency was the biggest story in the world. That’s because most folks think the U.S. is the center… Full Transcript

The Politics of Oppression

Mumia Abu-Jamal

“The politics of oppression.” Most presidential elections concentrate on the candidates, their words, their position, and perhaps more importantly, their persona. Of course, we don’t really know these people, but thanks to modern communications, we… Full Transcript

Call to Action Iman Jamil Abdullah Al-Amin

Khalfani Malik Khaldun

“The magic of black music.” As the deaths of two musicians recently demonstrates, black music is an art form that radiates freedom, and that radiation flows around the world. The death of Sharon Jones, lead… Full Transcript

Peace, Love and Joy

Lisa Strawn

Lisa Strawn, CMS Vacaville, “Peace, Love, and Joy.” At Christmas time, when everyone talks about peace and joy and the love of family, I’m reminded daily how the struggles people face over addiction, violence, and… Full Transcript

Dec 9th Speech: Water Crisis PA DOC

Bryant Arroyo

Shout out to mi hermano Mumia Abu-Jamal. My brothers and beautiful sisters and comrades, it is with great pleasure and honor. I would humbly like to share with everyone gathered here today, how Mumu and… Full Transcript

Black Lives Don’t Matter & Neither Does Video

Mumia Abu-Jamal

“Black lives don’t matter, and neither does video.” The trial of the killer cop who shot an unarmed black man named Walter Scott is off, hung jury. If the videotaped killing of Walter Scott wasn’t… Full Transcript

Birth of A Rebel

Mumia Abu-Jamal

“Birth of a rebel.” May 1st, 1989. What brought Ramona Johnson, a shy, introverted but strong-willed woman, to courtroom 253 of Philadelphia’s decaying city hall. A law student at Temple University, she seemed drawn to… Full Transcript

Decades of Inspiration

Khalfani Malik Khaldun

Hello, my name is political prisoner Khalfani Malik Khaldun, and I’m calling from Indiana. This is an inspiration called “Decades of Inspiration” about the life of Mumia Abu-Jamal. In 1987, I was only 17 years… Full Transcript

El Comadante Fidel Castro, Presidente

Kerry “Shakaboona” Marshall

Former Cuban President Fidel Castro, the iconic revolutionary leader, beloved by many and hated by few, has passed away Friday (11-25-2016) at the ripe old age of 90 in his homeland of Cuba. The news… Full Transcript

On Other Prisoners Compilation

Mumia Abu-Jamal

“Last of Angola Three Free.” Albert Woodfox, the last of the Angola Three, walked free. Albert Woodfox has the dubious distinction of having spent 43 years in the hole—solitary confinement—in the infamous prison farm and… Full Transcript

On Politics

The Moment We Are In

Mumia Abu-Jamal

[00:00:00.00] Mumia Abu Jamal: I think now more than ever, people want to hear “The Truth” rather than the bullshit (Edited for Radio, Swear Word deleted) and we’re coming hard. The illusions have driven us… Full Transcript

Family Day Program Fails to Deliver

Kerry “Shakaboona” Marshall

The long-awaited Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (PDOC) Juvenile Lifer Program’s “Friends Family Day For Child Lifers” was held in late October at SCI-Rockview for the 31 Child Lifers at that institution. Attended by officials from… Full Transcript