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Who is Mr. Jenkins
Raymond Eugene Jenkins
Hi. This is Mr. Jenkins from Corcoran State Prison. Today is August 12, 2025. Today’s topic is, “Who is Mr. Jenkins?” The reason why I put that is I wanted to kind of explain a… Full Transcript
The Killing of Anas Al-Sharif
Mumia Abu-Jamal
We have heard just hours ago, just moments ago actually, about the Killing of Anas Al-Sharif, a correspondent for Al Jazeera, who was killed in Gaza in a tent, with four colleagues. This was called,… Full Transcript
Eyes Revitalize & Other Poems
Steven Nicholson
All right. This is Steve from Jackson, Michigan. Well, that’s where the prison is, in Cotton. As usual I’m a big “don’t forget to donate to prisonradio.org,” I’m saying that on my own accord, because… Full Transcript
What Happened to Larry Stromberg?
Larry Stromberg
My name is Larry Stromberg. My poem is entitled “What happened to Larry Stromberg?” What happened to Larry Stromberg? From the surface, it all seemed normal: A friendly, talented young man with a kind heart,… Full Transcript
VADOC: Lack of Proper Medical Care
Mumia Remembers Carolina Saldaña
Mumia Abu-Jamal
We remember Carolina Saldaña, who helped spread news of our movement here in America to her brothers and sisters in Mexico. But she also brought news to us of struggles of the poor, the oppressed,… Full Transcript
Trying to Survive From Hell
All You Can Ever Know & Other Poems
Steven Nicholson
Hello. This is Steve again, back for a few more poems here in Jackson, Michigan. All these poems were inspired in my Prisoner Creative Arts Program class from the University of Michigan. PCAP is what… Full Transcript
VADOC: Banning Books
David Annarelli
“The Virginia Model, Banning Amazon, Hardback Books and The State Farm Robberies.” Today is August 4. It’s Monday. It’s 2025. The Virginia Model: Virginia is 50th, dead last in education, and yet it spends 27%… Full Transcript
Unhinged
Larry Stromberg
This is Larry Stromberg, SCI Phoenix. This is my poem “Unhinged,” which I wrote recently based on my deep, deep remorse and heartbreak, even after 30 years of incarceration. “Unhinged.” I always try to focus… Full Transcript
Doctor Christmas
Larry Stromberg
Hi, this is Larry Stromberg, SCI Phoenix. This is my comedy short play called “Dr. Christmas.” My name is Dr. Christmas. You may never have ever heard of me, my very important practice. I’m the… Full Transcript
The Virginia Model: Unfit for Dogs or People
David Annarelli
This is the Virginia Model. More deprivations at Lawrenceville. Today is July 29, 2025. It is a Tuesday. As the Virginia Department of Corruption prepares for a one year anniversary of its Virginia Model, we… Full Transcript
Three Generations
Darren Stanley (KnowledgeBorn GodAllah)
Okay, everyone. This is Knowledge Born God Allah. I want to dedicate this to my daughter, Aquisha Stanley, and my grandchild, Aquia Thurston, as well as my other grandchild, my granddaughters, Jay Grace Turner, three… Full Transcript
New Afrikan Creed
Sheik Bilal Abdul Salaam-Bey
This is Sheik Bilal Abdul Salaam-Bey, a prisoner at the Hutchinson Correctional Facility in Hutchinson, Kansas. This piece is called “New Afrikan Creed”. Number 1: I believe in the spirituality, humanity and genius of new… Full Transcript
Donald J. Trump, “J” Stands for Jamal
Mumia Abu-Jamal
Hi, you guys. I hope you who know this is. This is Donald J. Trump, President of the United States and leader of the whole free world, and the unfree world when you think about… Full Transcript
Still Here, Still Fighting
Ekong Eshiet
My name is Ekong Eshiet. I’m coming from – I’m from Virginia, but I’m coming from Indiana, at Westfield Correctional Facility. My state number is 304103. I got sent here after I sent my friend… Full Transcript
Ekong Interview: Q&A
Ekong Eshiet
Noelle Hanrahan: How did you meet Rashid? Ekong Esheit: After I set myself on fire at Red Onion last year and I came back from the hospital, he was in Medical and he seen my… Full Transcript
Free C-Note by Black August
Donald Hooker (C-Note)
My name is “Donald C-Note” Hooker, a globally recognized prison artist. I’ve been falsely in prison for the past 28 years for a non violent wobbler and the California Three Strikes law. Currently, I am… Full Transcript
Your Environment Does Not Define Who You Are
Peter “Pitt” Mukuria
Your environment does not define who you are. And the reason why I decided to name, to name this specific commentary “Your Environment Does Not Define Who You Are,” is because a friend of mine —… Full Transcript
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