Prison Exposed

Following the crises at Bertie-Martin, Hallmark Youthcare, and the Virginia Department of Corrections, Hope and Remedy Project write Elsa explore the institutional responses, public perception, and the role language plays in shaping whose voices are believed.

In this episode, Elsa from the Remedy Project discusses Tally Dillard's urgent medical case in federal prison, highlighting systemic issues in incarcerated healthcare and advocacy efforts to bring attention and change.

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In this episode, Hope and guest, Katie, explore the complex intersections of confinement, disability, homelessness, and policy. They discuss and analyze recent policy shifts, legal decisions, and real-world cases to understand how systemic frameworks shape support and confinement.

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This episode opens the season by examining how recent policy shifts are reshaping the justice system, from the expanding definition of political violence to sentencing, prison placement, and conditions of confinement. Through reporting, case examples, and institutional analysis, we explore how discretionary power moves through the system and what those changes mean not only for incarcerated people, but for civil liberties, protest, and public accountability.

This episode explores the harrowing case of Shane Cratty, highlighting systemic issues in federal prisons including medical neglect, psychological abuse, excessive force, and procedural obstruction. Through detailed recounting, it underscores the urgent need for external oversight and accountability to prevent such abuses.

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This episode explores the harrowing case of Kevion Rogers. It highlights systemic failures in medical care post incarceration and within the prison system. It also looks at the broader issues of racial bias, control, and neglect in carceral environments.

In this insightful interview, David Simpson discusses the enduring legacy of the slavery mindset, its influence on systemic oppression, mass incarceration, and societal conditioning. He shares personal experiences, historical context, and actionable steps to challenge and reprogram this deeply embedded culture.

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To close out our Supermax Twin series, we speak with Vishal Agraharkar of the ACLU of Virginia about Thorpe v. Virginia Department of Corrections, the class-action lawsuit challenging conditions in Red Onion State Prison and Wallens Ridge State Prison.

Using this case as a lens, we examine the use of prolonged solitary confinement, ongoing litigation, and the broader questions of transparency and accountability within Virginia’s supermax facilities.

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In this episode hosts Sahai and Hope zoom out of the supermax twins to a broader discussion of Virginia corrections with Uhuru Asadi. Uhuru shares his journey through Virginia’s prison system, from being sentenced to 78 years at 19 to ultimately receiving a conditional pardon.

He reflects on the realities of incarceration, the mindset required to survive long-term confinement, and what it takes to rebuild after decades inside. Through his storytelling, Uhuru offers insight into life behind the walls, the importance of personal accountability, and why he now uses his platform to speak candidly about where certain paths can lead.

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In this episode of Prison Exposed, hosts Sahai and Hope speak with journalist Dave Cantor about his reporting on Virginia’s prisons. The conversation explores the challenges of covering carceral systems, the impact of government policies, and broader questions around oversight and accountability. Dave also discusses the role of media in bringing attention to these issues and the need for sustained public awareness.

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