Caged Nation Podcast

In Episode 13: Choosing Paige, Caged Nation Podcast hosts are joined by Paige, who returned to the community from incarceration within the last year. In this episode, you'll hear the journey of Paige choosing herself, and helping those around her understand that their choices have impacts on others. Paige and Caged Nation Podcast hosts discuss prison reentry, mental health, and how to move through trauma.

Happy National Reentry Month, also known as Second Chance Month! In Episode 12: Justice Arts Coalition, Caged Nation hosts meet Carole and Wendy to discuss prison reentry and the connecting power of the arts. Carole shares her experience of prison reentry, and helps us understand how art is not only a connection to the outside world, but a way to stay connected to oneself during times of hardship. Carole and Wendy share the importance of artists connecting, and how art relates to social justice movements.

To view Carole's art and the art of other community members please visit the Justice Arts Coalition website: https://thejusticeartscoalition.org

Justice Arts Coalition Instagram: @the_justice_arts_coalition

In Episode 11: Considerations, Caged Nation Podcast hosts Hannah & Monica discuss considerations for the criminal justice system in the face of Covid-19. A short episode recorded from our homes, shares our current state and ways people who are incarcerated experience Covid-19 differently, including potential release from incarceration.

Consider donating to the National Bail Fund Network:

https://www.communityjusticeexchange.org/nbfn-directory

In "Episode 10: Reason to Run", executive director and founder of the nonprofit Reason to Run, Trisha shares about her work coaching running groups inside a women's correctional facility. Trisha and Caged Nation hosts discuss the importance of creating community inside a prison, and how the experience of reentry looks different for women. Trisha shares reasons why women run while incarcerated, and her hope that they continue to find connection once they release.

Check out Reason to Run: https://reasontorun.com

In Episode 9: Forgive Everyone, Caged Nation hosts interview Skyler who founded the clothing company Forgive Everyone Co. Skyler shares his process of change and how he has used his privilege and voice to advance social justice issues related to incarceration and prison re-entry. Skyler shares his journey of getting to know those impacted by incarceration, and his commitment to advancing systemic change.

In Episode 8 "The Talk"- Caged Nation Podcast hosts talk with Anthony J. about his experience with "the talk". Anthony discusses his experience navigating the world as a person of color, and the types of things he considers when interacting with the white community. Anthony and Caged Nation hosts discuss how race impacts so many aspects of life, and how we can work together to dismantle oppression, stigma, and gain a better understanding of each other.

Happy Holidays! Caged Nation Podcast interviews De'Andre for a special episode about being incarcerated during the holidays. De'Andre shares about his experience being incarcerated, and the amazing work he does now for the community helping youth and adults navigate the criminal justice system. De'Andre and Caged Nation hosts talk about gangs and what it means to be gang-impacted.

In Episode 6: Beyond These Walls- Caged Nation Podcast interviews Carlee, an activist who works for Beyond These Walls, an organization that supports LGBTQ+ individuals who are incarcerated. Carlee shares her experience and passion for activism, and helps us to understand why the work she does is not only important, but life saving.

Beyond These Walls: http://www.beyondthesewallslgbt.org

*This episode contains explicit language and subject matter that may be triggering or distressing to some listeners.

Caged Nation Episode 5: Patterns interviews Dr. Sarah Chivers, a sociologist and professor, about the social impacts of incarceration and ways we can find alternative solutions to incarcerating community members. Dr. Chivers helps us understand how society is structured in patterns and that those patterns can be changed by working together.

Caged Nation Episode 4: Comfort Zones interviews Anthony, a community health worker, about the community impact of incarceration. Anthony shares his experience of uncovering cultural ties to his community, while encountering feelings of isolation along the way. Anthony and Caged Nation hosts discuss factors that keep communities trapped in justice involvement.