36 episodes

abolition is for everybody is a podcast that tackles the sometimes-difficult conversations around prison abolition. Through friendly chats, and conversations with experts, our system-impacted co-hosts explore the history, futures, obstacles, and joys of abolition.

abolition is for everybody is a project of Initiate Justice (www.initiatejustice.org/podcast) Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/abolitionisforeverybody/support

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    • 4.5 • 2 Ratings

abolition is for everybody is a podcast that tackles the sometimes-difficult conversations around prison abolition. Through friendly chats, and conversations with experts, our system-impacted co-hosts explore the history, futures, obstacles, and joys of abolition.

abolition is for everybody is a project of Initiate Justice (www.initiatejustice.org/podcast) Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/abolitionisforeverybody/support

    Let's Talk: Changing the Narrative w/ Rasheeda Jones

    Let's Talk: Changing the Narrative w/ Rasheeda Jones

    On the last episode of Season 3, Graham and Crystal are joined by Rasheeda Jones. Rasheeda is a mental advocate, community organizer, and self-published author of Justice- a children's book about a young boy navigating his feelings through his father's incarceration. Together, they discuss how they work towards changing the current narrative on people who are impacted by our carceral system.

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    Season 3 is about the media’s involvement in carceral or abolitionist thinking- how it uses narratives to impact, radicalize, and shift culture.

    To access the episode transcript, visit InitiateJustice.org/Podcast






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    • 30 min
    Let's Talk: Gangs and Immigration in the Media

    Let's Talk: Gangs and Immigration in the Media

    On this episode, Crystal and Graham are joined by Valerie, a public school teacher and community organizer. Together, they discuss the stories on gangs and immigration that are omitted by the media.

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    Season 3 is about the media’s involvement in carceral or abolitionist thinking- how it uses narratives to impact, radicalize, and shift culture.

    To access the episode transcript, visit InitiateJustice.org/Podcast




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    • 36 min
    Minisode Six: The one where we talk about organizing while incarcerated.

    Minisode Six: The one where we talk about organizing while incarcerated.

    On Minisode Six: The one where we talk about organizing while incarcerated, Adam and Lee discuss Initiate Justice's Inside Organizing department. Together they discuss the barriers incarcerated organizers face and their experience as former incarcerated organizers. To donate to Initiate Justice's Inside Organizing department, visit: GiveButter.com/WeFightForUS



    To access the episode transcript, visit InitiateJustice.org/Podcast








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    • 31 min
    Let's Talk: Protests in the Media w/ Alec Karakatsanis

    Let's Talk: Protests in the Media w/ Alec Karakatsanis

    On this episode, Crystal and Graham are joined by Alec Karakatsanis. Together, they discuss the history of protests and how they're represented in the media. Alec is a civil rights lawyer and former public defender, and the founder and executive director of Civil Rights Corps.

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    Season 3 is about the media’s involvement in carceral or abolitionist thinking- how it uses narratives to impact, radicalize, and shift culture.

    To access the episode transcript, visit InitiateJustice.org/Podcast


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    • 32 min
    Let's Talk: Houselessness & Drugs in the Media w/ Selena Miranda

    Let's Talk: Houselessness & Drugs in the Media w/ Selena Miranda

    On this episode, Crystal and Graham are joined by Selena Miranda. Together, they discuss houselessness, drugs, and their conflation and portrayal in the media.

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    Season 3 is about the media’s involvement in carceral or abolitionist thinking- how it uses narratives to impact, radicalize, and shift culture.

    To access the episode transcript, visit InitiateJustice.org/Podcast




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    • 34 min
    Let's Talk: Mass Shootings w/ Qasim Rashid

    Let's Talk: Mass Shootings w/ Qasim Rashid

    On this episode, Crystal and Graham are joined by Qasim Rashid. Together, they discuss mass shootings, how they're represented in the media, and how collectively, we can make a difference in our communities. Qasim Rashid is a lawyer, author, and host of The Qasim Rashid Show on Sirius XM Channel 126 on Sundays @ 10am EST.

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    Season 3 is about the media’s involvement in carceral or abolitionist thinking- how it uses narratives to impact, radicalize, and shift culture.

    To access the episode transcript, visit InitiateJustice.org/Podcast


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    Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/abolitionisforeverybody/support

    • 40 min

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