Justice Radio

Sophie and Liv discuss the history of Student Resource Officers and how they came to be so present in our school system. Starting with roots in settler colonialism, Sophie tracks the relevance of SROs in the United States' history of systemic racism. This is the first part of a longer conversation on why Student Resource Officers exist and how we can reimagine systems where policing isn't the only solution.

MIDC Director of Policy and Development Emily Hagler talks with MIDC Attorney Faith Bickner about her experience as a defense attorney in Maine.

Host: Nicole
Guests:  Manny Reis
Nicole speaks with Manny about his role in the community as a peer recovery coach.

The Young People's Caucus and Portland Outright have teamed up for a new era in the youth justice podcast segment. In this episode we introduce Sophie from Portland Outright and reground with each other on our definitions of youth justice and how it shows up in the way we see the world. Sophie and Liv play with some liberatory visioning to think about how justice is embodied and how it shows up in the work. Tune in for some imaginative dreaming, questions on the applications of theories of justice, and lighthearted giggles. We invite you to ask yourself the same questions we asked of each other, or bring them to your friends and family.

Host: AJ Stash and Hawo Mohamed
Guests:  MiMi and Marco of Signature Soul
This week, co-hosts AJ and Hawo chat with MiMi and Marco of Signature Soul about their journeys with creativity, and bringing community together through their crafts of expression to uplift the unique artistry in each person they meet. Rich with inspiration and care, this episode will leave you wanting to hear more from Signature Soul, so stay tuned for when we have Marco and MiMi back in the future for part 2!

Nicole Lund speaks with Kristen Webster of The Franklin County Recovery Center in Farmington about recovery resources offered for the community. 

https://www.franklinrecovery.org/

Host: Olivia Eckert
Guests:  Nicole Lemay

Host: Kage and AJ
Guests:  Aquarius Funkk
Priority is keeping in the call to action question toward the very end and promoting Aquarius's upcoming events.

Host: Emily Goulette
Guests:  Elizabeth Simoni and Shawn LeGrega

Maine Indigent Defense Center sits down with Elizabeth Simoni and Shawn LeGrega of Maine Pre-Trial to discuss the organization's mission and the programs it offers to support individuals navigating the criminal legal system. Tune in to learn more about the resources available through Maine Pre-Trial and the impact these programs have on communities across the state.

Nicole and guest, Bobbi, discuss addiction, recovery, and the importance of community support.