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For our latest Catch a Kite episode, we’re taking advantage of a new tool: the electronic tablets that recently became available in 400+ jails and prisons across the nation. Using their tablets, incarcerated Ear Hustlers from around the country responded to listener questions, including: What do people in prison hide from their families? And what’s something that you can only learn from being in prison? Thanks to Alvin, at Muskegon Correctional Facility in Michigan; Silk, at Chautauqua County Jail in New York; Cortez, at Ashland County Jail in Ohio; Darrell, at Pruntytown Correctional Center in West Virginia; Alexis, at Pamunkey Regional Jail in Virginia; Owen, at North Central Regional Jail in West Virginia; Damian, at Neuse Correctional Institution in North Carolina; Chris, at Washington Correctional Center in Washington; Krista, at Leath Correctional Institution in South Carolina; Brandon, at Montana State Prison in Montana; Kelly, at Omaha Correctional Center in Nebraska; Demetrius, at Richard Handlon Correctional Facility in Michigan; Donald, at Two Rivers Correctional Facility in Oregon; Ruby, at Western Correctional Center for Women in North Carolina; and Andres, at Mount Olive Correctional Complex in West Virginia, for listening to Ear Hustle on their tablets and speaking with us for the episode. Thanks to Sophia, John, and Manuel from Los Angeles; Cameron from Boston; Gail from St. Augustine, Florida; and Erica from Centerville, Massachusetts, for calling in with their questions. Thanks also to John Timpone and Meghan Tobin of Edovo for helping us expand our Catch a Kite reach to people incarcerated across the nation.This episode was scored with music by Antwan Williams. As always, we’re grateful to Lt. Berry at San Quentin State Prison for her support of the show. Support our team and get even more Ear Hustle by subscribing to Ear Hustle Plus today. Sign up at earhustlesq.com/plus or right in Apple Podcasts. Our spring fundraiser is here! Learn more and donate: on.prx.org/4d5WnCm Ear Hustle is a proud member of Radiotopia, from PRX. 

It’s May’s Ask Me Anything episode! This month and for the rest of the summer, Earlonne and Nigel are taking a break and the supporting crew are filling in. First up: Ear Hustle editor Amy Standen. She’ll answer questions from both EH executive producer Bruce Wallace and EH Plus subscribers. How did she get started in radio? Where’s the episode on religion? And, What song does she want played at her funeral? No prep, very little editing (we didn’t let her), and extreme candor.Things mentioned in this episode:The Leap - KQED's podcast, co-created by Amy StartUp season reported by AmyEAR HUSTLE EPISODES"What’s up Michael Freeman" - about the hospice program at CMF"The Preacher"MUSIC“No Children” by The Mountain GoatsGot a burning question for Managing Producer Shabnam Sigman or Rahsaan “New York” Thomas? Apple subscribers: email them to ama@earhustlesq.com; Supercast subscribers: add them to earhustle.supercast.com/ama. Ear Hustle is a proud member of Radiotopia, from PRX. 

In honor of Mother’s Day, some decidedly un-Hallmark-y stories about incarceration and motherhood. Thanks to Mary Behun, Reggie, and Kat for speaking with us for this episode. This episode was scored with music by David Jassy, Antwan Williams, Fernando Arruda, Dwight Krizman, Rhashiyd Zinnamon, and Earlonne Woods. Big thanks to Acting Warden Andes and Lt. Berry at San Quentin State Prison, and Acting Warden Parker, Associate Warden Lewis, and Lt. Newborg at the California Institution for Women for their support of the show.Our spring fundraiser is here! Learn more and donate: on.prx.org/4d5WnCm Ear Hustle is a proud member of Radiotopia, from PRX. 

In this Ear Hustle Plus exclusive, from an interview we did back in 2020 but never aired, Nigel and Earlonne talk to Nadya Tolokonnikova, a member of the  punk/activist/performance-art group Pussy Riot, about the time she spent in the Russian prison system. Pussy Riot’s protestRussian Penal ColonyEar Hustle is a proud member of Radiotopia, from PRX.

Inside prison, as well as out, some of us cling to stuff and some of us let go. In this episode: two cell-block neighbors engage in a gentle dispute, Tony attempts to Marie Kondo his future from inside prison, and Mesro won’t have his keepsakes disrespected.Thanks to our colleagues and collaborators inside San Quentin — Carrington, Mesro, Sadiq, and Tony — for talking to us about their stuff, and to Tony’s Uncle Eric for welcoming us into his home.  This episode was scored with music by David Jassy, Antwan Williams, E. Phil Phillips, Rhashiyd Zinnamon, Gregory Dixon, and Earlonne Woods.Big thanks to Acting Warden Andes and Lt. Berry at San Quentin State Prison, and Acting Warden Parker, Associate Warden Lewis, and Lt. Newborg at the California Institution for Women for their support of the show.Support our team and get even more Ear Hustle by subscribing to Ear Hustle Plus today. Sign up at earhustlesq.com/plus or directly in Apple Podcasts. (And while you’re there, leave us a review!)Ear Hustle is a proud member of Radiotopia, from PRX. 

April’s Ask Me Anything episode features Nigel, Earlonne, and EH Executive Producer Bruce Wallace sipping Old Fashioneds while answering listener questions that lead to a discussion of the perfect murder, jury duty, what it’s like for Earlonne to return to prison as a volunteer, “arcing,” and much more.Things mentioned in this episode:The philosophies of James Brown, godfather of soul.Classic Old Fashioneds."Misguided Loyalty" Jury DutySnap Judgment “Money Truck” "American Me" “Except for that one thing” - This American Life episode with person sentenced then forgotten about Dateline NBC Everything is Alive: “Louis, Can of Cola” Snapped 
Tradition of Violence E’s Mike Playlist
Nipsey Hussle playlistMichael Jackson, "Power, Business and Influence""Gavin Newsom requests pardon for award-winning podcaster" Got a burning question for Nigel and Earlonne or the Ear Hustle team? Apple subscribers: email them to ama@earhustlesq.com; Supercast subscribers: add them to earhustle.supercast.com/ama. We just might answer your question in our next AMA episode! Ear Hustle is a proud member of Radiotopia, from PRX.