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Tell the Truth
Peter “Pitt” Mukuria
This is Comrade Pitt. Once again, thanks for tuning in and thanks for your time. In my seventeen years of incarceration, majority of that time I’ve been in solitary confinement in my home state of… Full Transcript
Justice of Eric Rick Joseph
Kenjuan Congo Jr.
Sign This is Petition My inmate number is NB7568. This is Kenjuan Congo Jr. calling from a prison camp behind enemy lines, and an objective of ours is justice for Eric Joseph. Eric Joseph is… Full Transcript
Willy’s Way
Mumia Abu-Jamal
“Willy’s Way.” For well over 30 years, Willy Stokes was a lifer in Pennsylvania, or a man serving a life sentence which only ended in death. During these long bitter years, he filed plenty of… Full Transcript
Families Against Mandatory Minimums
Kenjuan Congo Jr.
Hey, the title of this piece is called FAMM. F-A-M-M. This is Kenjuan Congo, Jr. Inmate number ND7568. Calling from the belly of the beast. Mandatory minimum sentences are a major topic as it relates… Full Transcript
Fighting For Freedom
Andraus McCloud
Okay. My name is Andraus McCloud,and my number three, 302822. I’m currently incarcerated at Chippewa Correctional Facility. I’m innocent. I’ve been fighting for my freedom for almost 16 years. My story is kind of unique.… Full Transcript
What Is Justice?
Peter “Pitt” Mukuria
“What is Justice?” As I sit in the cell, letting my hands lean, pondering in anger in what has come to be called justice. Thoughts racing a hundred miles an hour, furious that a wannabe… Full Transcript
Seeking Representation
Richard A. Valdez
My name is Richard Valdez, and I’m a Death Row prisoner at San Quentin State Prison reaching out for help to find competent state habeas counsel to represent me on my appeal. Due to Prop… Full Transcript
Sabo’s Donations
Mumia Abu-Jamal
“Sabo’s Donations.” Question: What do you call a judge who takes money from one side of a case? Answer: In Philadelphia, you call him your honor. Here, I speak of the late notorious judge Albert… Full Transcript
Political Jurist
Mumia Abu-Jamal
“Political Jurist.” Question: what is the difference between a politician and a political jurist? Answer: one wears a robe. In fact, both are actually politicians, for both run for elections. What’s the political jurors or… Full Transcript
Bill Cosby & Double Edge Sword
Sergio Hyland
Sup everybody, it’s Uptown Serg, and this is my commentary on Bill Cosby and the double-edged sword. Bill Cosby was released from prison on Wednesday, June 30th, 2021 after his conviction on sexual misconduct allegations… Full Transcript
Police Misconduct in MN
Izell Robinson
The murders of Philando Castile and George Floyd open the nation’s eyes and unsettled many people’s conscious to police abuse and misconduct here in Minnesota, where shouts for defund the police and criminal justice reform… Full Transcript
Silencing the Unique Collective Voices of Prisoners
Dontie Mitchell
“Silencing the Unique Collective Voice of Prisoners.” A decision and order dated December 5th, 2019, the United States Justice Court for the Northern District of New York dismissed several of my claims raised in my… Full Transcript
Change is Coming
Omar Askia Ali
In this Pennsylvania state prison system, there is an estimation of 5,000 people sentenced to prison. Most of those were men and women are African Americans. The balance of the 5,000 are poor whites and… Full Transcript
Free Lamar Johnson Now
Keith Malik Washington
This piece is entitled “Free Lamar Johnson Now.” My name is Keith Malik Washington, and I’m the chief spokesperson for the End Prison Slavery in Texas movement. Peace and blessing, sisters and brothers. For 24… Full Transcript
Manafort Rises
Mumia Abu-Jamal
“Manafort Rises.” Much of the nation waited with bated breath on the eminent sentencing of Paul Manafort, the once powerful operator of a foreign representation firm and ally of an American president. According to the… Full Transcript
Cyntoia, Free
Mumia Abu-Jamal
“Cyntoia Free.” Her name is Cyntoia Brown, and she has spent half her life in prison. Why? Because she shot and killed a man when she was 16 years old. Why? Because the men she… Full Transcript
Reaction To Appeal Decision
Mumia Abu-Jamal
Well, when I thought about it, it reminded me of a man named Zhou Enlai. Most people don’t remember him, I guess, but if you remember Mai Zedong of China, he was his number two.… Full Transcript
Charles Goldblum’s Nightmare
Mumia Abu-Jamal
“Charles Goldblum’s Nightmare.” In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the trial of Charles Goldblum, reportedly for the premeditated murder of George Wilhelm, was a sensation. Goldblum, a young tax attorney and part-time law professor, was the son of… Full Transcript
Hey Prison Radio listeners, so I hope this message finds you well. My name is Eric Knutson, and my OID is 240094. I am currently incarcerated at MCF Lino Lakes at 75 25 4th Avenue,… Full Transcript