A Note From Your Host

Florida Federal Conditions

This episode offers a voice to two men incarcerated in a Florida federal prison.  Support the show [https://cash.app/$NRiley8485] www.youmaystarttheconvonow.buzzsprout.com

An episode for Tex, whoever you are...

In this episode, John sends me down a rabbit hole in search of a man they say arrived to prison on a stagecoach and spent his life there for stealing a horse. This one's for you, Tex.  Support the show [https://cash.app/$NRiley8485] www.youmaystarttheconvonow.buzzsprout.com

Performing Arts Behind Bars and Beyond

In this episode we speak to Marvin Alexis, who shares the importance of the performing arts within the prison system and his plans to continue his work after his release. Stay tuned til the end when we hear Marvin share a piece he wrote titled 'Get Out of Our Own Way'.  Want to support the show? Jump over to https://youmaystarttheconvonow.buzzsprout.com/ and click the support button! Support the show [https://cash.app/$NRiley8485] www.youmaystarttheconvonow.buzzsprout.com

A Note From Your Host

Nicole is out of the office this week! Listen to her quick note here...  Support the show [https://cash.app/$NRiley8485] www.youmaystarttheconvonow.buzzsprout.com

Norm's Hope and the Elderly Bill

Norm didn't intend to hurt anyone, except himself. Now he's serving life for a suicide attempt gone tragically wrong. With his health failing, he's hopeful Illinois will pass the Geriatric bill, HB 2045 and let him return home.  Support the show [https://cash.app/$NRiley8485] www.youmaystarttheconvonow.buzzsprout.com