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HABITUAL is a podcast from Colorado Radio for Justice - told by someone who survived it. Herbert Alexander served 14 years in Colorado prisons, labeled a "habitual offender" under the state's three-strikes law, which can increase sentences exponentially even for nonviolent crimes. Against all odds, Herbert got himself free. Now, he's telling his story, and he's investigating habitual statutes acro... more

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Now a free man, Herbert returns to the scene of his crime, reflecting on accountability and his unresolved desire to apologize. The episode confronts the uncertain possible futures of those impacted by the habitual offender statute. Finally, Herbert ... more

A chronicle of Herbert Alexander’s transformation while he’s incarcerated - including his dogged work as a self-taught "jailhouse lawyer" and his role in launching a groundbreaking prison radio station. Against all odds, Herbert successfully files a ... more

This episode uncovers the chilling, hidden history of habitual offender statutes in the United States. Attorney and legal historian Daniel Loehr reveals how these laws were originally championed by the 1920s eugenics movement in a racist effort to pr... more

Herbert Alexander, until recently incarcerated as a “habitual offender,” invites Colorado legislators and legal experts to catalogue numerous systemic problems with three-strikes laws, including disproportionate impacts on minority communities, inequ... more

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Recent Guests

Herbert Alexander
Subject of the episode; formerly incarcerated under habitual offender law
Colorado Prison system survivor, podcast subject
Episode: Episode 5: Past & Future: Going Back to the Bank
Cleveland Vance
Husband of Adriana Vance; incarcerated and discussed under the habitual offender law
Colorado Department of Corrections (as inmate)
Episode: Episode 3: The Dark Truth
Daniel Loehr
Legal historian, associate professor at CUNY
City University of New York
Episode: Episode 3: The Dark Truth
Stefano IllescasRomo
Incarcerated individual involved in case discussions
Lime and Correctional Facility
Episode: Episode 3: The Dark Truth
Adriana Vance
Advocacy organizer previously featured on HABITUAL
Habitually Screwed and More Corporation
Episode: Episode 3: The Dark Truth
Kristen Nelson
Lawyer associated with Spero Justice Center
Spero Justice Center
Episode: Episode 3: The Dark Truth
Dan Meyer
Lawyer associated with Spero Justice Center
Spero Justice Center
Episode: Episode 3: The Dark Truth

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 21 ratings
  • Very Informative

    Just finished all 5 episodes. Great work. Informative and moving.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kill-bro-country
    United States2 months ago
  • Great contribution to the criminal justice reform conversation

    This podcast series illuminates a facet of the American approach to criminal justice that affects so many people but is mostly unknown or misunderstood by the public it claims to protect. Prof. Loehr’s research identifying the eugenics movement as the origin of habitual sentencing laws (Ep. 3) is truly groundbreaking. The 5 problems with habitual sentencing laws make it easy to wrap your head around and share, and the personal stories of the people snd communities these wasteful, inhuman laws de... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Squeags
    United States2 months ago
  • Insight

    This podcast is heartbreaking, uplifting, and moving all at once. It reveals flaws in the system and exposes the horrible treatment of incarcerated individuals. If you are looking to learn more about the system, this is a great place to start.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Akrue2002
    United States2 months ago
  • Hope from habitual

    Illuminating. Everyone needs to listen and fight for all of the Herberts left inside DOC!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    legluric
    United States2 months ago
  • Must listen!

    Enlightening. Shocking. Moving.

    A thoughtful, community based storytelling experience that sheds light on problematic laws of “habitual” offenses. Educate yourself!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Regsybegs
    United States2 months ago

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Episode 5: Past & Future: Going Back to the Bank
Q: What verb should I use when discussing this with legislators?
The guest suggests entertaining a conversation and recognizing that the devil is in the details, implying cautious, collaborative engagement rather than bold advocacy.
Episode 5: Past & Future: Going Back to the Bank
Q: Do you think the second-look amendment is something you would advocate for?
The guest downplays grand advocacy but says there is room for conversation and that the details matter; practical pathways exist but require careful framing.

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2. Cleveland Vance
3. Daniel Loehr
4. Stefano IllescasRomo
5. Adriana Vance
6. Kristen Nelson
7. Dan Meyer

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