Track Change

By NPR

As four men are held in a Virginia jail, they record an album to chronicle their efforts to break free from an oppressive cycle of addiction and incarceration.
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The podcast currently has 8 episodes available.

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August 28, 2024 Track Change Presents "Inside Music" from Ear Hustle
Every season, Ear Hustle highlights the amazing music written by and performed by men inside San Quentin. This time music gets its due: a full episode, offering everything from rap, rock, jazz and soul, to something special from the Mexican Nationals Band, to an unexpected collaboration.

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May 22, 2024 Track Change Presents: "I'm Somebody's Hero" from Uncuffed and KALW Public Radio
Growing up, Thanh Tran never felt like he had a home. He was raised in the foster care system, was in and out of juvenile hall as a teenager, and went to prison at 18. Just over a decade later, he got what he had been working toward for years: freedom. This record of Thanh's journey comes from Uncuffed, an audio storytelling program based out of California's San Quentin and Solano State prisons.

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42min
May 15, 2024 05. Before the Miracle Happens
Seven years after the REAL program left the Richmond city jail, Speech shares what's happened to the men he made music with — and reflects on what it takes to solve the nationwide re-entry crisis that they're grappling with.

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38min
May 08, 2024 04. I Gotta Break These Chains
With his release from jail just weeks away, hip-hop musician Devonte does everything he can to balance the love he has for his family against the big risks that come with their history.

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29min
May 01, 2024 03. I'm Tired of Recidivism
Struggling to keep up with his rehabilitation program, amateur rapper Anthony confronts the damage done by an entire life spent fighting for survival.

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27min
April 24, 2024 02. I Know I'm Getting Stronger
While awaiting his court date, country singer-songwriter Garland reckons with his own choices and tries to lay down a stronger foundation with his girlfriend, Kelly.

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30min
April 17, 2024 01. I Wrote This to Inspire
Recently freed from a state prison, rap prodigy Teddy navigates the enormity of landing a job, healing from childhood trauma, and staying sober all at the same time.

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31min
April 08, 2024 Intro: Welcome to Track Change
From a studio inside the walls of Richmond City Jail in Virginia, hear the soundtrack to rebuilding a life after incarceration.

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FAQs about Track Change:

How many episodes does Track Change have?

The podcast currently has 8 episodes available.