
Beyond Prisons is a podcast on justice, mass incarceration, and prison abolition. Hosted by @phillyprof03 & @bsonenstein
| Publishes | Infrequently | Episodes | 101 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Categories | PoliticsNewsSociety & Culture | ||||

For this episode I sat down with Garrett Felber to talk about their new book, A Continuous Struggle: The Revolutionary Life of Martin Sostre. The book is described by Dr. Orisanmi Burton, author of Tip of the Spear, as "A rigorous examination of Sost... more
In this episode I sat down with the amazing Jennifer Viets for a conversation about her work as a restorative justice practitioner in Chicago. We begin by talking about Jennifer's experience with being a grandmother including pushing back against soc... more
Welcome to episode three of "Over the Wall: The Abolitionist Hour with Critical Resistance." For listeners new to Beyond Prisons or our collaboration with Critical Resistance, this is a new, regular series that premiered in September of 2023. Hosted ... more
For this episode Kim sat down with long-time educator and organizer, Anya Tanyavutti for a conversation about her contribution titled "Shelter and Shower Toward Abolition: A Reflection on Collective Care, Reproductive Justice, and Educational Justice... more
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Kim Wilson cohost and producer claims that the justice system is racist and uses her two sons serving life sentences as an example of racially fueled injustice. Her sons robbed, shot and killed two young men in cold blood over marijuana. The young victims did not provoke her soulless sons. Her sons did not care they were taking away two children from their mothers arms forever. They just wanted their drugs so they killed them and took it. Her opinions on this podcast are skewed based on the frus... more
The hosts of the Beyond Prisons podcast highlight all aspects of mass incarceration and more in this can’t miss podcast! The hosts and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!
This is VITAL information. Thank you. Trying to get MORE involved and educated.
This podcast is excellent; informative and essential listening helping to educate and connect dots to enhance our understanding of what really is going on in and around the Prison Industrial Complex.
This latest episode on Solitary looks like it’s the start of a run of awakening episodes. Keep up the great work.
In solidarity.
Justice for Keith LaMar
I’m only a few episodes in and I’ve already learned a lot. They do a good job in breaking down concepts and terms to make it understandable for people who don’t know much about abolition. Thank you for your work! —— I just wanted to edit this review and say that I have finally been able to catch up on all the episodes since I started listening, and it’s been incredibly educational. I love the range of conversations about abolition that you have with your guests, from artwork and knitting to pri... more
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Focusing on justice, mass incarceration, and prison abolition, the podcast hosts conversations that emphasize personal narratives and community resilience in addressing systemic injustices. A range of topics including restorative justice, ecological justice, and the political implications of parenting within an abolitionist framework are explored through interviews with experts, activists, and individuals directly impacted by incarceration. Each episode presents a unique perspective on the intersectionality of social issues, making it essential listening for those interested in the complexities of justice reform and grassroots activism.
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Recent guests on Beyond Prisons include:
1. Garrett Felber
2. Jennifer Viets
3. Anya Tanyavutti
4. Ryan Sorrell
5. Dylan Rodriguez
6. Susana Victoria Parras
7. Alejandro Villalpando
8. Chuck Modiano
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