Send us a kite

In the final episode of season one, Myra provides an update on her husband's transition to work release. As she waits outside the facility, Myra expresses gratitude for the support they've received and reflects on the significant events of the past three weeks and two days. She recounts the stress of the first day of work release, where they endured a 24-hour blackout period without communication. Despite her husband's difficulty adjusting to the unfamiliar environment, including overwhelming sights and sounds, Myra finds solace in their reunion during a visit to the cramped visiting room. Reflecting on his compassionate nature, she recalls instances of his selflessness, even at personal risk. Myra reminisces about their past and the shared understanding forged through adversity, acknowledging the profound impact of their first love. As they navigate uncertainty about the future, Myra invites listeners to learn all they can about the criminal legal system, and get more involved.

CREDITS

Intro voices In order of appearance:

Lex Ward

Kassandra Voss

Joellen Terranova

Davonna Dehay

Episode:

Myra: La Tisha Conto

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Send us a kite

In Episode 11 Myra prepares for her husband's upcoming move to work release. She discusses the last visit - reminiscing on the first time she shared a visit with the audience in the beginning of the show. Myra reminisces about their shared history and the intricate details she knows about her husband, contrasting their upbringing and acknowledging the systemic factors influencing their divergent paths. Recounting a recent visit from Gang Unit officers inspecting their home for his eventual release, Myra highlights the intimidation tactics employed and the excessive policing prevalent in society. Addressing a listener's question about their differing outcomes, Myra emphasizes the structural inequalities and the impact of childhood trauma on individuals' trajectories. She concludes with a mix of apprehension and hope for her husband's transition to work release.

Intro voices In order of appearance:

Lex Ward

Kassandra Voss

Joellen Terranova

Davonna Dehay

Episode:

Myra: La Tisha Conto

Additional Voices: Nathan Keyes

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Send us a kite

In episode 10 Myra shares that her husband's prison sentence has been extended by 60 days for an evidence-based program, despite his eligibility for work release. She emphasizes the importance of work release in easing inmates back into society and criticizes the prison's manipulation of programs to maintain funding. Myra examines the Non Profit Industrial Complex's flawed approach to reform, where grants are awarded based on self-serving agendas rather than community needs. She unveils the process of grant applications favoring insider connections and preselected recipients, contrasting it with grassroots efforts advocating for direct financial support to those in need. Despite their genuine intentions, grassroots initiatives often face rejection due to the system's preference for evidence-based programs, which are often misinterpreted or misapplied to maintain funding. Myra highlights the irony of grant funds allocated for programs ultimately benefiting law enforcement rather than incarcerated individuals. A breaking news bulletin further underscores systemic corruption, revealing the mismanagement of grant funds for program expansion.

CREDITS

Intro voices In order of appearance:

Lex Ward

Kassandra Voss

Joellen Terranova

Davonna Dehay

Episode:

Just Give Them the Money Consultant: Benita Robledo

Grant Committee: Matt Brown

Myra: La Tisha Conto

Additional Voices: Nathan Keyes

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