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From Chains to Change

Voters Organized to Educate
Criminal Justice Reform
New Orleans
Amendment 3
Voting Rights
Louisiana
Affordable Housing
Public Safety
Voting Engagement
Juvenile Justice
Education
Community Engagement
Economic Development
Mental Health Services
Constitutional Amendments
Amendments
Baton Rouge
LGBTQ Rights
Public Education
Cancer Alley
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Hear about the changing landscape of criminal justice reform from those most directly impacted. Our discussions range from analysis of the political landscape (local, state and federal), engaging in the promise of abolitionist praxis and of course, elevating the voices of formerly incarcerated people.

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In this Interview, Voters Organized to Educate sat down with Sheriff Susan Hutson, candidate for Sheriff of New Orleans in the 2025 election. Filmed/recorded at our main office in New Orleans, LA on August 29, 2025, for a conversation with our commun... more

In this Interview, Voters Organized to Educate sat down with Michelle Woodfork, candidate for Sheriff of New Orleans in the 2025 election. Filmed/recorded at our main office in New Orleans, LA on August 27, 2025, for a conversation with our community... more

In this Interview, Voters Organized to Educate sat down with Edwin Shorty, candidate for Sheriff of New Orleans in the 2025 election. Filmed/recorded at our main office in New Orleans, LA on August 15, 2025, for a conversation with our community to d... more

In this Interview, Voters Organized to Educate sat down with Cyndi Nguyen, candidate for New Orleans City Council District E in the 2025 election. Filmed/recorded at our main office in New Orleans, LA on August 21, 2025, for a conversation with our c... more

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Aimee McCarron
Candidate for City Council District A, advocate for community engagement and public service
Campaign for City Council District A
Episode: A conversation w/ Aimee McCarron
Alex Mossing
Candidate for City Council District A with a background in education and government relations.
Episode: A conversation w/ Alex Mossing
Delisha Boyd
State Representative and candidate for council member at large.
State of Louisiana
Episode: A conversation w/ Delisha Boyd
JP Morrell
President of New Orleans City Council and long-time legislator advocating for criminal justice and housing reforms
New Orleans City Council
Episode: A conversation w/ JP Morrell
Royce Duplessis
State Senator and mayoral candidate from New Orleans
State of Louisiana
Episode: A conversation w/ Royce Duplessis
Quentin Anthony Anderson
Political candidate running for State Senate
Episode: Elections 2025: A conversation w/ Quentin Anderson
Sharon Weston-Broome
East Baton Rouge Mayor President
East Baton Rouge Parish
Episode: Special Run-off Episode: A Conversation with Sharon Weston-Broome
Nick Laborde
Candidate for Public Service Commission District 2
Episode: Geaux Vote Louisiana: PSC Candidate Nick Laborde
Dr. Donaldo Batiste
Running for the Orleans Parish School Board and has a long history in education, including a role as a university professor.
University of Holy Cross
Episode: Geaux Vote Louisiana: A Conversation with Dr. Donaldo Batiste

Hosts

Bruce Reilly
Host of From Chains to Change, focusing on criminal justice reform and community issues.
Nziki Wiltz
Co-host and community advocate focused on the intersection of justice reform and community engagement.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 14 ratings
  • Love it!

    Awesome show! Super informative, great guests, interesting and thought provoking discussion - I could listen to you all day, dude!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lesstramp
    United States3 years ago
  • All power to the people

    Absolutely necessary listening for anyone doing criminal legal system work in LA.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Katie Hunter-Lowrey
    United States4 years ago

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A conversation w/ Edwin Shorty
Q: What will you do to make sure people in custody have access to medical and mental health care?
We should run the facility ourselves and integrate local medical and mental health providers through training programs.
A conversation w/ Edwin Shorty
Q: As sheriff, what would you do right away to improve conditions to the jail and deal with the overcrowding problem?
There has to be aggressive recruitment for deputies and making conditions safer through better management and staffing.
Geaux Vote Louisiana: A conversation w/ Jasmine Davis Spencer
Q: Can you address the impact of community engagement on voter turnout?
Jasmine highlights that people want transparency and accountability in their leadership and are eager for candidates who are approachable and honest.
Geaux Vote Louisiana: A conversation w/ Jasmine Davis Spencer
Q: How will you handle issues of housing for the formerly incarcerated individuals?
Jasmine discusses the importance of developing supportive housing and partnerships with businesses to assist former inmates in reintegrating into society successfully.
Geaux Vote Louisiana: A conversation w/ Jasmine Davis Spencer
Q: What is your plan for Southern University regarding housing and food resources?
Jasmine outlines her initiatives to improve housing availability and food access for students at Southern University, addressing the needs for more cafes and living accommodations.

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