Prison Radio

When Laws and Ethics Collide

Todd Robinson

My name is Todd Robinson, and this is titled, “When Laws and Ethics Collide.” I was being accused of attempting to back my vehicle over two officers in a parking lot of McDonald’s in Wilkinsburg,… Full Transcript



Noelle Hanrahan, Esq. Statement for Mexico City Event

Mumia Abu-Jamal

Greetings Mexican friends, and those around the world. This is Noel Hanrahan. I’m a lawyer. I visit Mumia Abu-Jamal. I work on his medical cases, and I see him three to four times a month… Full Transcript


Mumia Speaks to Columbia Student Organizers for Palestine

Mumia Abu-Jamal

Mick:  This is Mick, from the Columbia Encampment. It’s an honor to have you on here. Your message was so powerful. We played it at the encampment. I guess I’m just wondering if you have… Full Transcript





Truth Behind California Prison Lockdown

Darren Stanley (KnowledgeBorn GodAllah)

Peace to the people, this Knowledge Born God Allah, here at Pelican Bay State Prison, Facility B, Level 4. I want to talk about Level 4 statewide prison lockdown. If y’all didn’t know [unclear] prison… Full Transcript


Sonali Kolhatkar Book Announcement

Talking about Abolition by Sonali Kolhatkar My contribution to this boundary-breaking collection Dear Friend, Award-winning journalist Sonali Kolhaktar’s new book, “Talking About Abolition: A Police Free World is Possible,” is a vital set of interviews… Read More


Parole Disenfranchisement Under Intensive Supervised Release

Izell Robinson

Octavia E. Butler said, “The weak can overcome the strong if the weak persist. Persisting isn’t always safe, but it is often necessary.”  Despite the strength and optimistic outlook that comes from successfully participating in… Full Transcript


From People Against Prisoner Abuse (PAPA) To Families United Against Prison Abuse (FUAPA): A Change Of Name But The Same Mission

Kevin “Rashid” Johnson

During latter 2024 I put out a call to create a prisoner support network and organization called PAPA or People Against Prison Abuse. The purpose of PAPA was to create a broad base of public… Full Transcript


Whatever Happened to Obama?

Kevin “Rashid” Johnson

Whatever happened to Obama?Oh, tell me, please, Mama, whatever happened to Barack Obama? They said he was so hated ‘cuz he see us liberated. Well, there’s still no money in your purse, and since he… Full Transcript




Sally O’Brien: Journalist for Justice

Mumia Abu-Jamal

Sally O’Brien, a radio reporter for New York’s public radio WBAI FM, has given her final broadcast. In 1988 she began her signature show Where We Live, often co-hosted with Black Liberationist Safia Bukhari, herself… Full Transcript


All On The Record

David Annarelli

Hello. My name is David Annarelli, Virginia Department of Corrections, number 1853637. This piece is entitled “All on the Record”. On September 24, 2016, I was the victim of Floyd County Deputy Alicia Akers, who… Full Transcript


Who Is Running The Virginia Prison System?

Kevin “Rashid” Johnson

The Virginia legislature enacted a set of laws governing the state’s prison system. Under those laws, it designated a director as the system’s head of operations. Chadwick Dotson was appointed under the administration of present… Full Transcript


State Legislature Describes Red Onion As Inhumane

Kevin “Rashid” Johnson

During October 2024 I was able to pierce the veil of secrecy that surrounds Virginia’s remote super max prison, Red Onion State Prison, and the extreme abuses and racism that have plagued the prison since… Full Transcript