Host: Rob Ruffner, Maine Indigent Defense Center

Guests: Ben Rebello

Rob talks with Ben about Ben's experiences with Maine's criminal justice system

Host: Hawo & Kage

Guests: Estaphie and Ulric

Estaphie and Ulric talk about community organizing and healing with Hawo and Kage.

Host: Linda Small

Guests: Danni Shifflett of Recoery Action Project



Linda and Danni discuss recovery and re-entry.

Kage and AJ talk with show co-host Hawo Mohamed from Healing First.

Foster Bates talks with Linda about the NAACP's work in Maine State Prison.

Leslie Wilson and Abby Forcier from Maine Indigent Defense Center

Air date January 18, 2026

Don’t miss Catherine’s interview this Sunday, January 4 at 1:30pm with Preston Shipp. Chief Legal and Advocacy Officer for Fair and Just Prosecution, as they talk about the best practices for parole with LD 1941 scheduled for Public Hearing next Thursday, January 8 in the Judiciary Committee.

Emily's interview with Maine Indigent Defense Center Extern Sadie Colby about pre-trial release.

Host: Linda Small

Guests: F&C performers