Beneath the Neon Podcast

DeNeese Parker is the Specialty Courts Administrator in Clark County, NV. She discusses how specialty court programs work as well as her work in the community. This episode was recorded in August of 2020.

Former-felon, Jon Ponder, discusses his non-profit, Hope for Prisoners, his journey to redemption from prison cells to a presidential pardon. This interview was recorded in July of 2020.

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We discuss police reform, training, outreach, and the evolution of a case management approach for mental health and non-violent drug offenders with Assistant Sheriff Christopher Darcy, who currently leads the Law Enforcement Investigations and Support Group at the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.

Ex-felon and former gang leader Paul Thurman details his experience growing up in the prison system and what life is like for ex-felons returning to society.

Introducing the Beneath the Neon Podcast with Paul Vautrinot, Robert Banghart, and Angelo Calabrese.

Former Miss Nevada and author of her upcoming book, "Swan Mode" - Elizabeth Hunterton discusses her experiences living with PTSD and her unique perspective surrounding her racial identity, having been abandoned as a baby with unknown origins.

Host Paul Vautrinot recalls his last night of homelessness and the events that lead to the start of his recovery journey.

Hosts Paul, Rob, and Angelo describe their experiences with both meth and heroin and discuss the difference between the cultures as a whole.

Host Robert Banghart is the undisputed King of trauma.

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