In this powerful episode of From the Tunnel to the Hill, host Allison Zayas sits down with Isaac Wright Jr. and Akbar Pray for a raw, unfiltered conversation about wrongful conviction, redemption, and the fight for justice. Isaac Wright Jr., whose real-life story inspired the ABC series "For Life", shares how he was falsely labeled a drug kingpin, sentenced to prison, and survived a maximum-security facility while teaching himself the law to prove his innocence and win his freedom.

Former Drug Kingpin, Akbar Pray, reflects on his journey from receiving a life-without-parole sentence to rehabilitation, release, and becoming a powerful voice for accountability, transformation, and community restoration.

Together, they break down:

• How the criminal justice system fails
• The emotional cost of wrongful convictions
• What real redemption looks like after incarceration
• Why second chances matter - for individuals and society

This episode offers firsthand insight into resilience, justice reform, and what it truly means to reclaim purpose after prison.

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In this episode of From the Tunnel to the Hill, Allison Zayas sits down with Isaac Wright Jr. and Akbar Pray for a powerful conversation on wrongful conviction, redemption, and the fight for justice.

Wright—whose life story inspired the ABC series For Life—recounts being falsely convicted as a drug kingpin, serving time in a maximum-security prison, and teaching himself the law to ultimately prove his innocence. Pray, once a major figure in New Jersey’s drug trade, shares his journey from a life-without-parole sentence to rehabilitation, release, and a renewed commitment to community service.

Together, they unpack resilience, the flaws of the criminal justice system, and what accountability and transformation truly look like—setting the stage for deeper conversations on justice and reform.

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In the inaugural episode of the podcast, Allison Zayas—a cultural connector whose journey spans New York City nightlife, hip-hop royalty, and Capitol Hill—sits down with longtime friend Jet Dilone for a candid and nostalgic conversation. The two rewind to the golden era of 1990s New York nightlife, sharing firsthand stories from legendary venues like The Tunnel, and moments alongside icons such as Bobby Brown, Tupac Shakur, LL Cool J, and The Notorious B.I.G. Allison reflects on her upbringing in Brooklyn, her rise within the hip-hop nightlife scene, and her personal experiences working and socializing within music industry circles, including her connection to Sean “Diddy” Combs and the cultural impact of his infamous New York and Hamptons parties. The episode blends memoir with cultural commentary as they transition into present-day conversations about race, identity, public backlash, including reactions to Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance, a broader discussion on Puerto Rican contributions to U.S. culture and military service and closes with excitement and anticipation for what’s to come in future installments of the podcast.

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Introducing From The The Tunnel To The Hill with Allison Zayas