The Abolition Hour

Abolition Hour Podcast
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Hosted by formerly incarcerated abolitionist Jay Sole. He is currently an adjunct professor at Hamline University where he teaches in the Criminal Justice and Forensic Science Department. On the Abolition Hour, Professor Sole shares some of his experiences with police violence in the Frogtown community in St. Paul, MN. He outlines effective safety and accountability strategies for community members. He launched the Institute of Aspiring Abolitionists and shares abolition work happening throughout the region. Listen live on WFNU Frogtown Community Radio, Wednesday mornings from 9:30-10:30 AM.

Episodes

  1. 06/09/2023

    Restoring voting rights, the community impact of snitching, and celebrating Juneteenth

    What would you do if your right to vote was taken away? Imagine the feeling of powerlessness and the desire to take action. Join me in this gripping episode of Abolition Hour, where we discuss the journey of restoring voting rights in Minnesota, the complex issue of snitching, and the significance of Juneteenth. As we navigate through the world of snitching, we share experiences and thoughts about the consequences it has on our communities, particularly within the Black and Brown population. We'll also explore the impact of snitching on families and relationships, and why it's crucial to make moral decisions in these situations. Alongside this, we'll celebrate Juneteenth, acknowledging the end of slavery while recognizing that oppressive systems still exist today. In this enlightening episode, we also discuss upcoming initiatives like Freedom School, the safest cities study, and my experience with the visa applications. Hear about visits to incarcerated women and how to motivate and build relationships with them. We also touch upon the importance of movement work and liberation as we continue to spread good energy and work together to bring true freedom for all. Don't miss this powerful discussion and the opportunity to join the fight for justice and equity.

    57 min
  2. Happy birthday, Jason!

    09/01/2022

    Happy birthday, Jason!

    It's Jason's birthday! Tune in to see what he's been up to.

    48 min
  3. Episode 8 with Jason Sole

    09/01/2022

    Episode 8 with Jason Sole

    Tune in to episode 8 with Jason Sole.

    48 min

  4. 05/09/2022

    What The Future Holds

    On episode 7, of the Abolition Hour, Jason discusses the end of the school year, Juneteenth, how to take care of yourself and others 2 years after the murder of George Floyd, and much more. Tune in.

    58 min

  5. 04/25/2022

    Resilience and Safety

    On episode 5 of The Abolition Hour, a high school senior reached out to Jason Sole with questions on resilience and safety. This episode is Sole's response to the questions posed by AB. The 17-year-old is referred to as AB to protect their identity.

    49 min

  6. 03/23/2022

    The Missoula Episode

    This podcast is about the organizing happening in Missoula. The Institute of Aspiring Abolitionists will be convening three conversations with community members throughout the month of April. Although Missoula isn’t in this region, we feel the importance of supporting their organizers who care about safety and accountability.

    46 min

  7. 03/01/2022

    Abolition Across the US, updates

    On episode 4 of the Abolition Hour, Jay Sole gives us updates on the abolition work that has been happening across the country over the last month. He discusses his trip to NYC for an interview at the People's Forum with Alex Vitale, author of The End Of Policing. Sole discusses the new book by activist and pastor Elle Dowd, Baptized in Tear Gas. He discusses the abolitionist work happening in Oakland, Lacrosse, Iowa and more.  Show links: People's Forum: https://peoplesforum.org/ The End of Policing: https://www.versobooks.com/books/2426-the-end-of-policing Elle Dowd: https://elledowd.com/

    56 min

  8. 02/14/2022

    The State of the Movement to Defund The Police

    A conversation between Minneapolis-based abolitionist Jason Sole, founder of the Institute for Aspiring Abolitionists and Alex Vitale, author of The End of Policing. Full YouTube video available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7R_vUICE3Lg

    58 min
  9. Abolition Hour - ep. 2, Books to Inspire

    01/31/2022

    Abolition Hour - ep. 2, Books to Inspire

    On episode 2 of the Abolition Hour, our host Professor Jay Soles, gives us a taste of some of the most influential and inspiring books on the abolition movement today. He talks about the upcoming work he'll be doing across the United States and more. Tune in! Links: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/07/how-i-became-police-abolitionist/613540/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUtpuU4mzOM https://www.mahoganybooks.com/9781595911162 https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/08/14/magazine/1619-america-slavery.html http://restorativesolutions.us/schoolprograms/schools/colleges https://www.charlenecarruthers.com/unapologetic https://www.knowyourrightscamp.com/ https://www.haymarketbooks.org/books/1664-we-do-this-til-we-free-us https://www.haymarketbooks.org/books/1546-abolition-feminism-now https://www.wfnu.org/

    52 min
  10. Abolition Hour - premier episode

    01/31/2022

    Abolition Hour - premier episode

    On our first episode of the Abolition Hour, we get to know what it means to be an aspiring abolitionist and abolition work looks like today. We hear what brought our host, professor Jay Sole to the movement.   Jay Sole (he, him, his) is a formerly incarcerated abolitionist and has been a criminal justice educator for over 12 years and is currently an adjunct professor at Hamline University in the Criminal Justice and Forensic Science Department. He has been a national restorative justice trainer since 2008, leading circles in jails, prisons, and community. In 2019, he received the John Legend “Can’t Just Preach” award for his work to abolish prisons. In addition, Jason is the co-founder of the Humanize My Hoodie Movement in which he challenges threat perceptions about Black people through clothing, art exhibitions, documentary screenings, and workshops. Show links: https://www.jasonsole.com/ https://www.humanizemyhoodie.com/ https://repformn.org/about/ https://www.wfnu.org/

    59 min
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Hosted by formerly incarcerated abolitionist Jay Sole. He is currently an adjunct professor at Hamline University where he teaches in the Criminal Justice and Forensic Science Department. On the Abolition Hour, Professor Sole shares some of his experiences with police violence in the Frogtown community in St. Paul, MN. He outlines effective safety and accountability strategies for community members. He launched the Institute of Aspiring Abolitionists and shares abolition work happening throughout the region. Listen live on WFNU Frogtown Community Radio, Wednesday mornings from 9:30-10:30 AM.

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  • Creator
    Abolition Hour Podcast
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Abolition Hour Podcast
  • Show Website
    The Abolition Hour