Episode 9: The Case of the Contraband Jalapeño

Episode 12: Not Home Home, Work Release Home

Send us a kite [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2505733/fan_mail/new] In the final episode of season one, Myra provides an update on her husband's transition to work release. As she waits outside the facility, Myra expresses gratitude for the support they've received and reflects on the significant events of the past three weeks and two days. She recounts the stress of the first day of work release, where they endured a 24-hour blackout period without communication. Despite her husband's difficulty adjusting to the unfamiliar environment, including overwhelming sights and sounds, Myra finds solace in their reunion during a visit to the cramped visiting room. Reflecting on his compassionate nature, she recalls instances of his selflessness, even at personal risk. Myra reminisces about their past and the shared understanding forged through adversity, acknowledging the profound impact of their first love. As they navigate uncertainty about the future, Myra invites listeners to learn all they can about the criminal legal system, and get more involved. CREDITS  Intro voices In order of appearance:  Lex Ward Kassandra Voss Joellen Terranova Davonna Dehay Episode:  Myra: La Tisha Conto  Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/involved] To continue learning about the experiences of families impacted by incarceration and the broader issues we touched on today, check out our website: Https://InvolvedPod.com [Https://InvolvedPod.com] There you can find our reading/learning recommendations, learn how to support the show, and check out other episodes.

Episode 11: The Last Visit

Send us a kite [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2505733/fan_mail/new] In Episode 11 Myra prepares for her husband's upcoming move to work release. She discusses the last visit - reminiscing on the first time she shared a visit with the audience in the beginning of the show. Myra reminisces about their shared history and the intricate details she knows about her husband, contrasting their upbringing and acknowledging the systemic factors influencing their divergent paths. Recounting a recent visit from Gang Unit officers inspecting their home for his eventual release, Myra highlights the intimidation tactics employed and the excessive policing prevalent in society. Addressing a listener's question about their differing outcomes, Myra emphasizes the structural inequalities and the impact of childhood trauma on individuals' trajectories. She concludes with a mix of apprehension and hope for her husband's transition to work release. Intro voices In order of appearance:  Lex Ward Kassandra Voss Joellen Terranova Davonna Dehay Episode:  Myra: La Tisha Conto  Additional Voices: Nathan Keyes Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/involved] To continue learning about the experiences of families impacted by incarceration and the broader issues we touched on today, check out our website: Https://InvolvedPod.com [Https://InvolvedPod.com] There you can find our reading/learning recommendations, learn how to support the show, and check out other episodes.

Episode 10: Eff You See Kay The N.P.I.C.

Send us a kite [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2505733/fan_mail/new] In episode 10 Myra shares that her husband's prison sentence has been extended by 60 days for an evidence-based program, despite his eligibility for work release. She emphasizes the importance of work release in easing inmates back into society and criticizes the prison's manipulation of programs to maintain funding. Myra examines the Non Profit Industrial Complex's flawed approach to reform, where grants are awarded based on self-serving agendas rather than community needs. She unveils the process of grant applications favoring insider connections and preselected recipients, contrasting it with grassroots efforts advocating for direct financial support to those in need. Despite their genuine intentions, grassroots initiatives often face rejection due to the system's preference for evidence-based programs, which are often misinterpreted or misapplied to maintain funding. Myra highlights the irony of grant funds allocated for programs ultimately benefiting law enforcement rather than incarcerated individuals. A breaking news bulletin further underscores systemic corruption, revealing the mismanagement of grant funds for program expansion. CREDITS Intro voices In order of appearance:  Lex Ward Kassandra Voss Joellen Terranova Davonna Dehay Episode:  Just Give Them the Money Consultant: Benita Robledo Grant Committee: Matt Brown Myra: La Tisha Conto  Additional Voices: Nathan Keyes Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/involved] To continue learning about the experiences of families impacted by incarceration and the broader issues we touched on today, check out our website: Https://InvolvedPod.com [Https://InvolvedPod.com] There you can find our reading/learning recommendations, learn how to support the show, and check out other episodes.

Episode 9: The Case of the Contraband Jalapeño

Send us a kite [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2505733/fan_mail/new] In Episode 9, Myra's discussing the consequences her husband faces for possessing a contraband jalapeño in prison.  Check out friends of the show Hard Bedded Women Band at: https://www.hardbeddedwomenband.com/ Stream their song Investment Banker's Daughter (Better Version) wherever you listen to music. Here are a few options: Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/track/1fG40ZZvfze5ySj5wYTG8r], Apple Music [https://music.apple.com/us/album/investment-bankers-daughter-better-version-single/1880838617], Pandora [https://www.pandora.com/artist/hard-bedded-women/investment-bankers-daughter-better-version/investment-bankers-daughter-better-version/TRbphXJ7jVd5ZjZ], SoundCloud [https://soundcloud.com/hard-bedded-women-band/ibdbv?si=de2a47f965584784b9ef4719f15d550d&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing], YouTube Music [https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=L5uty1h5jLU&si=o2uthUdnMzBYgAsN] Credits:  Myra: La Tisha Conto Myra's Husband: Ronald Auguste Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/involved] To continue learning about the experiences of families impacted by incarceration and the broader issues we touched on today, check out our website: Https://InvolvedPod.com [Https://InvolvedPod.com] There you can find our reading/learning recommendations, learn how to support the show, and check out other episodes.

Episode 8: You Gotta Understanda the Aim of Copaganda

Send us a kite [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2505733/fan_mail/new] In episode 8, Myra explains what Copaganda is (spoiler alert it's propaganda designed to portray law enforcement in a positive light.) She explains the ways Copaganda is included in various aspects of society, from media and entertainment to schools and communities, illustrating how Copaganda influences public opinion and perpetuates harmful narratives. She emphasizes the need to critically examine the role of law enforcement and challenge the narratives propagated by Copaganda. The episode concludes with a catchy bop-a-aganda song about Copaganda.  Listen to the Copaganda song anywhere you stream music. Here are a few:  Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/track/3tVODAzo9NDCIU04etqIvA?si=9e504a3a17c848ba], Apple Music [https://music.apple.com/us/album/copaganda-song-single/1868921546], Tidal [https://tidal.com/track/489541616/u], YouTube Music [https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=JdT6Uhzp6c4&si=pXUNyGvYH-RTzU_A] Visit our site to Watch the Copaganda lyric Video: https://www.involvedpod.com/copaganda-song [https://www.involvedpod.com/copaganda-song] You can also download the song, lyrics, and an instrumental version if you feel like making your own version. Make sure to tag us if you do, we'd love to hear it! Download the Copaganda song here: https://soundcloud.com/involved-podcast [https://soundcloud.com/involved-podcast] Song Credits:  Lyrics and Performance: La Tisha Conto [https://open.spotify.com/artist/09PinWg3awrSYe68y1cY7w?si=s8QjFMslToy1S1LX6lz64A] Music: Mykola Sosin [https://open.spotify.com/artist/7k6US7ECWmz81eZTjUWmEk?si=_GGwLXMwRimlzIUe13W-1Q] CREDITS Intro voices In order of appearance:  Lex Ward Kassandra Voss Joellen Terranova Davonna Dehay Episode:  Myra: La Tisha Conto  Additional Voices: Nathan Keyes Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/involved] To continue learning about the experiences of families impacted by incarceration and the broader issues we touched on today, check out our website: Https://InvolvedPod.com [Https://InvolvedPod.com] There you can find our reading/learning recommendations, learn how to support the show, and check out other episodes.