This week, Khalid Cannon joins Tara to chat about his organization Put Me In! that helps give children of incarcerated parents better access to athletics, and all the great developmental benefits that participation in sports provides. 

The Last Mile Radio is a production of The Last Mile and Sirius XM Radio. The show's executive producers are Chris Redlitz and Beverly Parenti at TLM and Liz Aiello at Sirius XM. The show is produced by Robert Roche at TLM, with technical production by Greg Sahakian, James Bilodeau at Sirius XM. Original music by Maserati-E. For more, visit www.thelastmileradio.org

This week, Tara talks with Zach Skow, founder of Marley's Mutts, about how his dogs saved his life. Hear how he turned his rock-bottom into a purpose that helps both incarcerated people and rescue dogs throughout California.  

The Last Mile Radio is a production of The Last Mile and Sirius XM Radio. The show's executive producers are Chris Redlitz and Beverly Parenti at TLM and Liz Aiello at Sirius XM. The show is produced by Robert Roche at TLM, with technical production by Greg Sahakian, James Bilodeau at Sirius XM. Original music by Maserati-E. For more, visit www.thelastmileradio.org

This week, Tara dives into the complex issues associated with the involvement of currently incarcerated people working on the front lines of California's seasonal wild fires. Chief Royal Ramey joins Tara to discuss how fighting fires became his life's calling as through it, he discovered the value of public service. Hear how he is paving the road for formerly incarcerated people to pursue fire fighting as a career after they are paroled. 

The Last Mile Radio is a production of The Last Mile and Sirius XM Radio. The show's executive producers are Chris Redlitz and Beverly Parenti at TLM and Liz Aiello at Sirius XM. The show is produced by Robert Roche at TLM, with technical production by Greg Sahakian, James Bilodeau at Sirius XM. Original music by Maserati-E. For more, visit www.thelastmileradio.org

This week, The Last Mile founders, Chris Redlitz and Beverly Parenti introduce the new host of The Last Mile Radio, Tara Trask! 

The Last Mile Radio is a production of The Last Mile and Sirius XM Radio. The show's executive producers are Chris Redlitz and Beverly Parenti at TLM and Liz Aiello at Sirius XM. The show is produced by Robert Roche at TLM, with technical production by Greg Sahakian, James Bilodeau at Sirius XM. Original music by Maserati-E. For more, visit www.thelastmileradio.org

Originally published 2/17/25, civil jury consultant Tara Trask joins Ryan Leaf to tell her story. Hear how her early days of working with Dr. Phil in Texas influenced her career, and how her transformation through sobriety changed her perspective about the criminal justice system. 

The Last Mile Radio is a production of The Last Mile and Sirius XM Radio. The show's executive producers are Chris Redlitz and Beverly Parenti at TLM and Liz Aiello at Sirius XM. The show is produced by Robert Roche at TLM, with technical production by Greg Sahakian, James Bilodeau at Sirius XM. Original music by Maserati-E. For more, visit www.thelastmileradio.org

Originally published 2/3/25, Nike executive and manager of the Jordan brand, Larry Miller joins host Ryan Leaf to tell his story. Hear about his decision to tell the story of his journey through the criminal justice system prior to his incredibly successful career in sports branding. 

The Last Mile Radio is a production of The Last Mile and Sirius XM Radio. The show's executive producers are Chris Redlitz and Beverly Parenti at TLM and Liz Aiello at Sirius XM. The show is produced by Robert Roche at TLM, with technical production by Greg Sahakian, James Bilodeau at Sirius XM. Original music by Maserati-E. For more, visit www.thelastmileradio.org

This week is the last of our 3 episodes recorded inside California's San Quentin Rehabilitation Center. Hear interviews with Lt. Berry, student Raheem, and then classroom facilitator Katy Gilbert and Rusty Bechtold from CalPIA, the California Prison Industry Authority. 

The Last Mile Radio is a production of The Last Mile and Sirius XM Radio. The show's executive producers are Chris Redlitz and Beverly Parenti at TLM and Liz Aiello at Sirius XM. The show is produced by Robert Roche at TLM, with technical production by Greg Sahakian, James Bilodeau at Sirius XM. Original music by Maserati-E. For more, visit www.thelastmileradio.org

This week, Ryan talks with 3 TLM students in San Quentin about their time inside, and how TLM is helping them find hope for a positive future on the outside. 

The Last Mile Radio is a production of The Last Mile and Sirius XM Radio. The show's executive producers are Chris Redlitz and Beverly Parenti at TLM and Liz Aiello at Sirius XM. The show is produced by Robert Roche at TLM, with technical production by Greg Sahakian, James Bilodeau at Sirius XM. Original music by Maserati-E. For more, visit www.thelastmileradio.org

This week is the first of 3 episodes featuring Ryan's interviews within the newly renamed San Quentin Rehabilitation Center in California, where The Last Mile began. In this episode, Ryan chats with new warden Chase Andes about his upbringing, and how every step in his career was leading him to become the progressive warden that he is. Also, Ryan speaks with Rahsaan "New York" Thomas, co-host of the massively popular podcast Ear Hustle. 

The Last Mile Radio is a production of The Last Mile and Sirius XM Radio. The show's executive producers are Chris Redlitz and Beverly Parenti at TLM and Liz Aiello at Sirius XM. The show is produced by Robert Roche at TLM, with technical production by Greg Sahakian, James Bilodeau at Sirius XM. Original music by Maserati-E. For more, visit www.thelastmileradio.org

(Originally aired January 11th, 2025) This week, Ryan is joined by Chris Fabricant from The Innocence Project. Hear how he and his colleagues are trying to not only reverse wrongful convictions for innocent incarcerated people, but also how they're working to undo the criminal justice system's reliance on junk science on which so many wrongful convictions are based. 

The Last Mile Radio is a production of The Last Mile and Sirius XM Radio. The show's executive producers are Chris Redlitz and Beverly Parenti at TLM and Liz Aiello at Sirius XM. The show is produced by Robert Roche at TLM, with technical production by Greg Sahakian, James Bilodeau at Sirius XM. Original music by Maserati-E. For more, visit www.thelastmileradio.org