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The Permanent Record

Just City
Memphis, United States
Shelby County Sheriff
Shelby County Sheriff's Office
Just City
287G
Shelby County Jail
Jail Overcrowding
Gun Violence
Memphis Jail
Staffing
Visitation
Millington, United States
Brad Less
Memphis, Tennessee
Environmental Justice
Poverty
287(g)

The Permanent Record is a new podcast from Just City. It features conversations about the criminal justice system and how we can work together to make it smaller, fairer, and better for everyone.

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In advance of the upcoming county elections, we sat down with each of the seven candidates for Shelby County Sheriff to ask questions about the jail, immigration enforcement, and public safety. Here is our final episode in that series, a conversation... more

In advance of the upcoming county elections, we sat down with each of the seven candidates for Shelby County Sheriff to ask questions about the jail, immigration enforcement, and public safety. Here is our sixth episode in that series, a conversation... more

In advance of the upcoming county elections, we sat down with each of the seven candidates for Shelby County Sheriff to ask questions about the jail, immigration enforcement, and public safety. Here is our fifth episode in that series, a conversation... more

In advance of the upcoming county elections, we sat down with each of the seven candidates for Shelby County Sheriff to ask questions about the jail, immigration enforcement, and public safety. Here is our fourth episode in that series, a conversatio... more

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Recent Guests

Anthony Buckner
Candidate for Shelby County Sheriff
Buckner for Sheriff campaign
Episode: Sheriff Candidate Anthony Buckner
Ricky Pollard
Candidate for Shelby County Sheriff
Sheriff's Office (candidate)
Episode: Sheriff Candidate Ricky Pollard
Marco Yzaguirre
Candidate for Sheriff of Shelby County
Republican primary candidate for Shelby County Sheriff
Episode: Sheriff Candidate Marco Yzaguirre
Michael Pope
Candidate for Shelby County Sheriff
Shelby County Sheriff candidate
Episode: Sheriff Candidate Michael Pope
Keisha Scott
Sheriff candidate for Shelby County
Shelby County Sheriff's Office (candidate)
Episode: Sheriff Candidate Keisha Scott
Brad Less
Candidate for Sheriff of Shelby County
Brad Less for Sheriff
Episode: Sheriff Candidate Brad Less
Reginald Hubbard
Candidate for Shelby County Sheriff
Candidate, Shelby County Sheriff
Episode: Sheriff Candidate Reginald Hubbard
Mark Luttrell
Former Shelby County Sheriff (2002-2010) and former County Mayor
Shelby County government
Episode: Episode 67: Former Shelby County Sheriff/Mayor Mark Luttrell
Justin J. Pearson
State Representative
Tennessee General Assembly
Episode: Episode 66: Rep. Justin J. Pearson

Hosts

Josh Spickler
Host of The Permanent Record
Laramie
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Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 34 ratings
  • Valuable, In Depth, Local

    Josh is doing great work to bring light, not just heat, to important local topics. Whatever your political persuasion, these are conversations you cannot afford to miss if you want to discuss the facts surrounding local criminal justice.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    phillip harvey
    United States6 months ago
  • Love it!

    So inspirational and eye-opening! Keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mattfrom901
    United States8 years ago
  • Great!

    Excellent interviews that educate, engage, and inspire. Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    teacher2w94e
    United States9 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the thoughtful, data-driven approach to local criminal justice topics.

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Talking Points

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Sheriff Candidate Marco Yzaguirre
Q: What is your stance on immigration enforcement and 287G in the jail?
He supports 287G and argues for selective federal collaboration, stressing that immigration enforcement within local policing should be guided by practical and safety considerations, not blanket policy.
Sheriff Candidate Marco Yzaguirre
Q: What would you do about the jail's overcrowding and conditions?
He emphasizes recruiting, better benefits, a focused leadership approach, and a plan to rebuild staffing with a dedicated recruiting team and improved officer retention.
Sheriff Candidate Marco Yzaguirre
Q: What is your background and what brought you to run for Sheriff?
Marco explains his immigrant background, military service, and long career with local law enforcement, framing his candidacy around leadership experience and a commitment to public safety.
Sheriff Candidate Ricky Pollard
Q: Do you support restoring in-person visitation at the jail?
Yes, I would explore bringing back in-person visitation with appropriate staffing and security measures to maintain safety and connection with families.
Sheriff Candidate Ricky Pollard
Q: What is your stance on the 287(g) agreement and immigration enforcement by the sheriff's office?
I would rescind the 287(g) agreement to keep deputies focused on public safety and local policing, while managing federal cooperation in a way that prioritizes community safety.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Permanent Record

What is The Permanent Record about and what kind of topics does it cover?

- A conversation-driven series focused on criminal justice reform and governance, highlighting jail reform, mental health, public safety, transparency, and community accountability. Episodes center on local sheriff candidates and policy proposals, offering practical details, stakeholder perspectives, and calls for accountability that are likely to appeal to listeners who want in-depth, issue-focused local gov coverage.

- Noteworthy for its strong emphasis on interagency cooperation, visitation reforms, and community voices, with guests ranging from candidates and former officials to advocates. The format often blends candidate questions with host-led analysis and actionable next steps for listeners and voters, making it useful for those eva... more

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1. Anthony Buckner
2. Ricky Pollard
3. Marco Yzaguirre
4. Michael Pope
5. Keisha Scott
6. Brad Less
7. Reginald Hubbard
8. Mark Luttrell

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