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New Thinking, from the Center for Justice Innovation

Center for Justice Innovation
Mental Health
Probation
Racial Justice
Anti-Blackness
Criminal Justice Reform
Measure 110
Justice System
Mass Incarceration
Social Determinants Of Health
Inside Literary Prize
Drug Testing
Civil Rights
CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM
Cultural Psychiatry
Legal Conditions
Freedom Reads
National Book Foundation
Drug Policy Reform
Historical Analogies
Vicarious Trauma

New Thinking is a podcast about justice—and injustice—in America. It’s about the people working to fix a justice system that falls so short of our ideals, and the people organizing to build something new in its place. It’s hosted by Matt Watkins and produced by the Center for Justice Innovation (formerly Center for Court Innovation).

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Recent Guests

Randall McNeil
Criminal justice policy analyst at Arnold Ventures, who was released from a 24-year prison sentence and is now on probation.
Arnold Ventures
Episode: Drug Testing and the Ordeal of Probation
Brian Lovens
President of Justice System Partners and immediate past president of the American Probation and Parole Association.
Justice System Partners
Episode: Drug Testing and the Ordeal of Probation
Fiona Doherty
Public defender and Nathan Baker Clinical Professor of Law at Yale Law School, specializing in mass supervision.
Yale Law School
Episode: Drug Testing and the Ordeal of Probation
Imani Perry
Author of "South to America: A Journey Below the Mason-Dixon to Understand the Soul of a Nation"
Episode: Inside Literary Prize: And the Winner Is…
Nyjah Affleck
Licensed mental health counselor and program director for the Atlas Initiative
Rising Ground
Episode: Mental Health and Anti-Blackness
Dr. Ruth Shim
Physician, director of cultural psychiatry, and professor of clinical psychiatry
University of California, Davis
Episode: Mental Health and Anti-Blackness
Morgan Godvin
A lifelong Oregonian, researcher and writer, and founder of the harm reduction organization Beats Overdose.
Beats Overdose
Episode: Recriminalization in Oregon
Vincent Schiraldi
Maryland's Secretary of Juvenile Services and author of "Mass Supervision"
Episode: Gideon at 60: Deconstructing Mass Supervision

Host

Matt Watkins
Host who leads discussions around justice reform, engaging with various stakeholders in the criminal justice system.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 75 ratings
  • Very informative

    Very informative podcast about criminal justice reform

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Love amour
    United States3 years ago
  • Excellent podcast

    The content of this podcast is so informative and interesting, and the host’s thoughtful questions helps draw out the expertise of the wide range of guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CarDee1
    Canada4 years ago
  • Great stories

    Good job watto

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Raj6787
    Australia5 years ago
  • Awesome Podcast!!!

    The host of the New Thinking, a Center for Court Innovation Podcast, highlights all aspects of non-profit and more in this can’t miss podcast! The host and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Clarisse Gomez
    United States5 years ago
  • Great tool to learn

    Great guests and interesting insight. Recommend for those looking to learn more about criminal justice reform, social justice, and advocacy.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Smushpea
    United States5 years ago

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The discussions are seen as accessible and enlightening, with many recommending it for those passionate about social justice and advocacy.
Listeners highlight the podcast's informative and insightful discussions about criminal justice reform, praising the host for his thoughtful questioning and depth of content.

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Gideon at 60: Deconstructing Mass Supervision
Q: What's the role that inadequate public defense has played in the explosion of probation and parole?
The inadequacy of public defense, particularly due to overwhelming caseloads, compels defendants to accept plea bargains in exchange for probation rather than facing incarceration, thus fueling the growth of probation and parole systems.
Recriminalization in Oregon
Q: How do you think that interruption came about in Oregon?
Oregon's always been on the cutting edge of drug policy, implementing reform in response to the failures of the war on drugs.
Recriminalization in Oregon
Q: For people who do want to stop using, where does that incentive come from?
The most successful way to incentivize people into recovery is to give them hope for their future.
Recriminalization in Oregon
Q: When punishment is the primary response to drug use, what does that make daily life like for drug users?
It makes daily life completely permeated by fear, as they learn that it's constantly a game of cat and mouse.

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The content focuses on justice and systemic reform in America, highlighting the experiences and perspectives of individuals navigating complex legal systems. Topics frequently explored include probation, mental health, racial justice, criminal justice reform, and the societal challenges individuals face, especially those from marginalized communities. Noteworthy is the integration of personal stories from formerly incarcerated individuals and experts, offering a multifaceted view of the justice system and advocating for progressive changes. The podcast stands out for its emphasis on empathy and real-life implications of legal policies, aiming to engage listeners who are interested in understanding and reforming justice-related issues.

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1. Randall McNeil
2. Brian Lovens
3. Fiona Doherty
4. Imani Perry
5. Nyjah Affleck
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7. Morgan Godvin
8. Vincent Schiraldi

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