Freedom Unshackled The Podcast

By Freedom Unshackled

A podcast to address systemic issues within the criminal justice system. We aim to highlight individuals directly impacted by U.S. prisons.... more

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How many episodes does Freedom Unshackled The Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 22 episodes available.

Freedom Unshackled The Podcast episodes:

March 23, 2026 The Silencing of Women’s Voices in a Male Dominated Movement.
In this episode, the conversation is about how incarcerated and formerly incarcerated women continue to be the forgotten population, even within spaces that claim to advocate for justice and reform. From disparities in reentry programming, to unequal speaking opportunities, to ongoing concerns about safety inside correctional facilities and under community supervision, this conversation explores why women’s voices must be centered in the criminal justice movement.

This episode highlights lived experience, policy concerns, and the urgent need for more formerly incarcerated women to step forward, be heard, and help shape the direction of reform.

Because justice must include women fully.
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28min
February 22, 2025 Locked Down & Silenced: Exposing NYS Corrections’ Illegal Strike and Systemic Abuse
Freedom Unshackled Coalition Condemns Suspension of HALT and Calls for Immediate Action to Address Inhumane Conditions for Incarcerated New Yorkers
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9min
February 03, 2025 Raising Our Voices for Parole Justice
This episode of Freedom Unshackled: Voices of Justice highlights the fight for parole justice, focusing on the transformative potential of the Elder Parole and Fair & Timely Parole bills. It examines how these reforms address unjust, racially charged sentences and create pathways for incarcerated individuals to reunite with their families and communities. The episode also emphasizes the power of collective action, with reflections on the recent Parole Justice rally and the inspiring voices of youth and formerly incarcerated women. Ultimately, it calls for continued activism to reshape the criminal justice system and ensure dignity, humanity, and redemption for all.
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10min
January 13, 2025 Criminal Justice Reform and Advocacy for Change
In this podcast, we will discuss the urgent need for criminal Justice reform, focusing on the impact of the systemic racism and violence within the prison system. We will also discuss ways to join the movement in criminal justice advocacy.
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13min
January 02, 2025 Unveiling Injustice
A podcast dedicated to exposing corruption, abuse, and violence by correctional staff in prisons and jails. Through survivor stories, expert insights, and advocacy, we can shine a light on the systemic issues within correctional facilities and push for accountability and reimagining what The Department of Corrections and Community Supervision should be.
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16min
December 28, 2024 The Violent Culture of Corrections, the death of Robert Brooks & Action
The Culture of Corrections is marred by systemic violence and corruption, perpetuating harm rather than fostering accountability, rehabilitation, or justice
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12min
July 01, 2024 The Holding Cell
In this segment formerly incarcerated women discuss what it was like for them after arrest being placed in a holding cell before seeing a judge at arraignment.
What did we see, hear or smell.
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33min
May 09, 2024 The Arrest
Formerly incarcerated women discussing their mindset during arrest
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27min
April 08, 2024 The Arrest
Formerly incarcerated women speak about being arrested.
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36min
June 09, 2022 Freedom Unshackled with #Fixthe13th
Welcome back, Listeners! In this episode, we will discuss prison wages with three members of the #Fixthe13th campaign.
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1h 4min

FAQs about Freedom Unshackled The Podcast:

How many episodes does Freedom Unshackled The Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 22 episodes available.