Best Conviction Strong Radio Podcasts (2025)

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SURVIVING THE AGE OF ICE: IMMIGRATION 101

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Thank you for the generous support we received during our recent pledge drive. It keeps us going.Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by the news and entertainment industry, politicians and our educatio…

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OTL #993: Curbside compassion with Yo Soy Ella, Takeout 25’s new cookbook, New local music from Terry White 41:27

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Mike Stephen visits Yo Soy Ella’s Curbside Compassion van to learn about their therapy services from founder and executive director Sarah Taylor, explores the new Takeout 25 Community Cookbook with founder Ravi Parakkat, and gets the lowdown on new music from local musician Terry White.By Mike Stephen

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OTL #992: Revisiting Media Burn and the Center For Immigrant Progress, The Secret History of Panicsville 39:19

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Mike Stephen rewinds to get the story of Chicago’s Media Burn archive and the Center for Immigrant Progress and then discovers the Secret History of Panicsville. AND we have a special announcement!By Mike Stephen

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OTL #991: Ending political maps in Illinois?, Fewer wrongful convictions overturned, Share Our Spare helps families 39:40

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Mike Stephen learns about the effort to end politically drawn voting maps in Illinois from Chicago Magazine writer Ted McClelland, discusses the slowdown in overturning wrongful convictions in Cook County with Injustice Watch reporter Dan Hinkel, and highlights the important work of Share Our Spare in supporting young children and families with int…

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OTL #990: Accessory dwelling units are legal (mostly), Federal government funding cuts for CPS, TaskForce celebrates inclusion in the West Side and beyond 40:44

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Mike Stephen learns about Chicago’s new ordinance allowing accessory dwelling units in certain areas from Illinois Answers Project reporter Alex Nitkin, discusses the federal funding cuts to Chicago Public Schools with Chalkbeat Chicago bureau chief Becky Vevea, and gets the lowdown on how TaskForce works to promote inclusion on the city’s West Sid…

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OTL #989: A Chicago TIF update, New local music with a worldwide influence, Previewing the Black Fine Art Faire 43:07

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Mike Stephen gets an update on the latest Chicago TIF numbers from Tom Tresser of the TIF Illumination Project, chats with local musician Carlo Basile about his local music with a worldwide influence, and previews the Back Fine Art Faire with Patricia Andrews-Keenan, founder of Pigment International.…

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OTL #988: How the Chicago area gets its news, Exploring the brain science locally, The Secret History of Lani Hall 43:03

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Mike Stephen discusses the results of a new report on how Chicago gets its news with Medill professors Tim Franklin and Stephanie Edgerly, gets a preview of some upcoming local events about the brain from Illinois Science Council founder Monica Metzler, and discovers the Secret History of Lani Hall.By Mike Stephen

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OTL #987: Trying to avoid an Illinois transit fiscal cliff, New “emergency” rules for prison communication 42:30

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Mike Stephen discusses the work being done to avoid a transit fiscal cliff in Illinois with state representative Kam Buckner (26th) and John Greenfield, editor of Streetsblog Chicago. Then, John Howard Association executive director Jennifer Vollen-Katz discusses new “emergency” rules put in place to regulate communication with those who are incarc…

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“LENS OF A LAWYER” 59:45

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Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by the news and entertainment industry, politicians and our educational system. We hope you will listen."Lens of a Lawyer" is a podcast series hosted by David Bell t…

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OTL #986: A look into Illinois’ finances, The 100K Project wants you to run for office, The Secret History of Henry Threadgill 36:08

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Mike Stephen learns about a new way to explore Illinois finances through the Fiscal Futures data hub with UIC professor David Merriman, gets an update on the 100K Project, and discovers the Secret History of Chicago avant-garde jazz musician Henry Threadgill.By Mike Stephen

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OTL #985: Chicago’s new public housing museum, The Chicago Immigrant Orchestra’s new music, The Secret History of Nancy Faust 42:43

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Mike Stephen discusses the importance of preserving public housing history with Dr. Lisa Yun Lee, the executive director of the National Public Housing Museum, learns about new music from the Chicago Immigrant Orchestra with band co-director Fareed Haque, and discovers the Secret History of local stadium organist Nancy Faust.…

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OTL #984: Faulty DUI science, The push to pay student teachers in Illinois 36:40

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Mike Stephen chats with Injustice Watch senior investigative reporter Maya Dukmasova about a local lab practicing faulty science that resulted in wrongful DUI convictions and then discusses the push to pay student teachers in Illinois with Percy Julian Middle School teacher Ashley Kannan.By Mike Stephen

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UNDERSTANDING OUR ENEMY! 54:04

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Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by the news and entertainment industry, politicians and our educational system. We hope you will listen.Fascism means many things but among its many noxious characte…

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OTL #983: The future of rent stabilization in Illinois, XL Fest brings Chicago creatives together 35:13

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Mike Stephen discusses the push for rent stabilization in Illinois with the Lift the Ban campaign coordinator Diego Morales and then learns about XL Fest, a local festival that brings Chicago creatives together, from Creative Cypher founder Troy Pryor.By Mike Stephen

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OTL #982: Joy Tea wants to wow Chicagoland, An Illinois civil rights history update, The Secret History of Billy Hinton 38:53

3M ago38:53

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Mike Stephen talks the art of tea with Max Blessen, owner of Chicagoland’s Joy Tea, gets an update on civil rights history in Illinois, and discovers the Secret History of the versatile musician from Chicago Billy Hinton.By Mike Stephen

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PROSECUTORS HAVE A DUTY TO SEEK THE TRUTH BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER CONVICTION 55:34

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Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by the news and entertainment industry, politicians and our educational system. We hope you will listen.Host Latahra Carnes speaks with Keith Carnes and Cliff Middle…

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OTL #981: The compact disc isn’t going quietly, Chicago before the Fire 39:47

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Mike Stephen talks with Chicago Reader staff writer Leor Galil about the resurgence of the compact disc, then delves into the history of Chicago before the Great Fire of 1871 with Northwestern University economics professor Louis P. Cain, author of the new book Chicago Before the Fire: An Economic History.…

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CROSS LINES THAT DIVIDE US 56:15

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Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by […] The post CROSS LINES THAT DIVIDE US appeared first on KKFI.By KKFI 90.1 FM Kansas City Community Radio

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OTL #980: The Urban Growers Collective, Edgewater Music Fest, The Secret History of Jimmy Rogers 44:52

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Mike Stephen learns about the important work of Chicago’s Urban Growers Collective from herbalism conductor Rev. Kim Crutcher, gets a preview of the Edgewater Music Fest from Garrett Karp, executive director of the Edgewater Chamber of Commerce, and discovers the Secret History of Chicago blues guitarist Jimmy Rogers.…

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OTL #979: Clarendon Hills Kid, Share Our Spare provides community resources 40:11

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Mike Stephen talks to Roger Day Bain, the author of a new book about growing up in suburban Clarendon Hills called Clarendon Hills Kid and a book about a very non-linear career path entitled Hardly Working: How I Found a Career and Kept My Soul. Then, we learn about the continuing great work of Chicago’s Share Our Spare and its quest to find new fu…

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OTL #978: The federal educational funding freeze in Illinois, Kate Fagan’s new music, The Secret History of Byron Gregory 40:53

4M ago40:53

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Mike Stephen learns about the potential impact of the federal government’s education funding freeze on Illinois with Chalkbeat Chicago's Samantha Smylie, chats with Kate Fagan about her new music and upcoming Chicago shows, and discovers the Secret History of Chicago guitarist Byron Gregory.By Mike Stephen

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OTL #977: Inside Covet Oddities, The Freedom of Information Act’s limitations, Hope for Homes Day 44:42

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Mike Stephen goes inside a new occult gallery in Logan Square called Covet Oddities, learns about the limitations of the Freedom of Information Act in Illinois with Better Government Association financial policy analyst Sophia Van Pelt, and highlights the great work of La Casa Norte's Hope for Homes Day initiative with executive director Jose Munoz…

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OTL #976: Chicago’s Teflon Softball looks for a home, Touring Pride Month, The Secret History of The Puta-Pons 44:16

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Mike Stephen learns about Teflon Softball’s search for a practice facility from coach and founder India Steward, re-explores a local tour that highlights LGBTQ history, and discovers the Secret History of the late 90s/early 2000s rockers The Puta-Pons.By Mike Stephen

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WE GOT TO MAKE THIS LAND A BETTER LAND 55:15

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Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by […] The post WE GOT TO MAKE THIS LAND A BETTER LAND appeared first on KKFI.By KKFI 90.1 FM Kansas City Community Radio

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OTL #975: Supporting Chicago’s arts nonprofits, Guiding Chicago’s youth towards entertainment careers 41:31

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Mike Stephen discusses the importance of a healthy local nonprofit arts community with Vickie Lakes-Battle of IFF and Vanessa Sanchez of Villapalooza and then chats with Danita Patterson, founder of Destiny Outreach, about a new program aimed at guiding Chicago’s youth towards careers in the entertainment industry.…

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RECOVERY; STEP FORWARD, STEP STRONG 53:55

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Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by […] The post RECOVERY; STEP FORWARD, STEP STRONG appeared first on KKFI.By KKFI 90.1 FM Kansas City Community Radio

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OTL #974: Is Chicago prioritizing environmental justice?, The Secret History of Fred Below 33:33

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Mike Stephen gets an update on the struggle for environmental justice on the southwest side of Chicago from Anthony Moser, board president of Neighbors for Environmental Justice, and then discovers the Secret History of the local influential 20th century drummer Fred Below.By Mike Stephen

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OTL #973: A.I. in local journalism, Local immigrants are about to lose their healthcare 38:46

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Mike Stephen discusses the ethical questions around using artificial intelligence in local journalism with Justin Kerr, publisher of McKinley Park News, and then talks with Enddy Almonord, director of the Healthy Illinois Campaign, about how 33,000 low-income Illinois immigrants are about to lose their healthcare.…

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CLAY CHASTAIN SPEAKS ABOUT HIS MOST RECENT PLAN FOR MASS TRANSIT IN KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI; THEN ISSUES ABOUT THE PROPOSED CORE CIVIC ICE DETENTION CENTER IN LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS 55:56

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Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by […] The post CLAY CHASTAIN SPEAKS ABOUT HIS MOST RECENT PLAN FOR MASS TRANSIT IN KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI; THEN ISSUES ABOUT THE PROPOSED CORE CIVIC ICE DETENTION CE…

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OTL #972: Confronting student loan debt in Illinois, New music from AJ Rosales, The Secret History of The Radiants 43:09

5M ago43:09

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Mike Stephen discusses the student loan debt problem in Illinois with Illinois Answers Project journalist Claire Murphy, gets the lowdown on new local music from AJ Rosales, and discovers the Secret History of the 1960s Chicago doo-wop group The Radiants.By Mike Stephen

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OTL #971: Civic engagement through the 100K Project, CPS selling vacant land, Labeling Illinois schools 39:52

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Mike Stephen learns about recruiting candidates for local office through the 100K Project with lead organizer and steering committee member Tom Tresser and then gets an update on some local education issues with Chalkbeat Chicago bureau chief Becky Vevea.By Mike Stephen

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PEACE ADVOCACY BUILDS STRONG SOCIETIES 51:16

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Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by […] The post PEACE ADVOCACY BUILDS STRONG SOCIETIES appeared first on KKFI.By KKFI 90.1 FM Kansas City Community Radio

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OTL #970: Books removed in local prison, New music from Ascendant, The Secret History of Chicago Music celebrates 20 years 39:33

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Mike Stephen explores the removal of certain books in Danville Correctional Center with local author Vee Harrison, gets the lowdown on new music from the band Ascendant from vocalist and keyboard player Kael Mboya, and looks back on 20 years of The Secret History of Chicago Music in the Chicago Reader with its creator and author Steve Krakow.…

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OTL #969: The Chicago Lakefront: Protected, Yet Precarious, Second Glance Productions, Rob Moore’s new music 39:38

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Mike Stephen discusses the future of Chicago's lakefront with Emily Reusswig, VP of Conservation at Openlands, talks about the importance of inclusion in media with Anthony Williams, the founder of Second Glance Productions, and gets the lowdown on new music from Chicago-based bluesman Rob Moore.By Mike Stephen

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MISSOURI DOC ARTISTS DONATE ORIGINAL ARTWORK TO BENEFIT MISD; HB 989 ESTABLISHES THE “MISSOURI SURVIVORS ACT” 56:01

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Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by […] The post MISSOURI DOC ARTISTS DONATE ORIGINAL ARTWORK TO BENEFIT MISD; HB 989 ESTABLISHES THE “MISSOURI SURVIVORS ACT” appeared first on KKFI.…

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JUDY HENDERSON PREVIEWS HER NEW BOOK, WHEN THE LIGHT FINDS US, and JAWS OF JUSTICE DISCUSSES THE NEW KANSAS CITY JAIL 59:20

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Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by […] The post JUDY HENDERSON PREVIEWS HER NEW BOOK, WHEN THE LIGHT FINDS US, and JAWS OF JUSTICE DISCUSSES THE NEW KANSAS CITY JAIL appeared first on KKFI.…

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SANDRA KEELY UPDATES US ON KC EXPUNGEMENT CLINIC and ALEC KARAKATSANIS, AUTHOR OF COPAGANDA, SPEAKS ON POLICE REFORM 54:27

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Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by […] The post SANDRA KEELY UPDATES US ON KC EXPUNGEMENT CLINIC and ALEC KARAKATSANIS, AUTHOR OF COPAGANDA, SPEAKS ON POLICE REFORM appeared first on KKFI.…

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LET’S HEAR FROM DECARCERATE KC and MORE CORRUPTION UNCOVERED, A PODCAST CREATED BY TEAM ROC 58:14

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Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by […] The post LET’S HEAR FROM DECARCERATE KC and MORE CORRUPTION UNCOVERED, A PODCAST CREATED BY TEAM ROC appeared first on KKFI.…

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LIL RAY IS OUR GUEST! 1:00:14

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Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by […] The post LIL RAY IS OUR GUEST! appeared first on KKFI.By KKFI 90.1 FM Kansas City Community Radio

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OUR HOUR FEATURES DECARCERATE KC, then RICKY KIDD of I AM RESILIENCE 55:06

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Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by […] The post OUR HOUR FEATURES DECARCERATE KC, then RICKY KIDD of I AM RESILIENCE appeared first on KKFI.By KKFI 90.1 FM Kansas City Community Radio

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JOSEPH NELSON, CANDIDATE FOR KCMO PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD; THEN A DISCUSSION ABOUT THE USE OF ARTICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN POLICING 56:22

9M ago56:22

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Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by […] The post JOSEPH NELSON, CANDIDATE FOR KCMO PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD; THEN A DISCUSSION ABOUT THE USE OF ARTICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN POLICING appeared first on KKFI.…

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ARTS IN PRISON 57:19

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Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by […] The post ARTS IN PRISON appeared first on KKFI.By KKFI 90.1 FM Kansas City Community Radio

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REPAIR OUR HATRED AND INDIFFERENCE TOWARD OTHERS, THE TOPICS OF BLACK HISTORY AND GUN VIOLENCE redux 50:47

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Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by […] The post REPAIR OUR HATRED AND INDIFFERENCE TOWARD OTHERS, THE TOPICS OF BLACK HISTORY AND GUN VIOLENCE redux appeared first on KKFI.…

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EMPOWER MISSOURI GIVES THEIR UPDATE; PLUS MORE ON COURT VICTIM SERVICES 54:23

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Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by […] The post EMPOWER MISSOURI GIVES THEIR UPDATE; PLUS MORE ON COURT VICTIM SERVICES appeared first on KKFI.By KKFI 90.1 FM Kansas City Community Radio

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IN REMEMBERANCE OF BRANDON HERRING; HEAR ABOUT THE GARDEN4GOOD PROGRAM AT HUTCHINSON CORRECTIONAL FACILITY 56:41

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Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by […] The post IN REMEMBERANCE OF BRANDON HERRING; HEAR ABOUT THE GARDEN4GOOD PROGRAM AT HUTCHINSON CORRECTIONAL FACILITY appeared first on KKFI.…

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HAMMER OUT JUSTICE 52:12

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Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by […] The post HAMMER OUT JUSTICE appeared first on KKFI.By KKFI 90.1 FM Kansas City Community Radio

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WHAT DO WE WANT? TO HAVE HEALTH CARE AT A COST WE CAN AFFORD 45:47

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Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by […] The post WHAT DO WE WANT? TO HAVE HEALTH CARE AT A COST WE CAN AFFORD appeared first on KKFI.By KKFI 90.1 FM Kansas City Community Radio

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TURN YOUR GUNS INTO USEFUL TOOLS 28:01

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Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by […] The post TURN YOUR GUNS INTO USEFUL TOOLS appeared first on KKFI.By KKFI 90.1 FM Kansas City Community Radio

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CREATING REFUGE FOR YOURSELF AND OTHERS 1:00:28

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Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by […] The post CREATING REFUGE FOR YOURSELF AND OTHERS appeared first on KKFI.By KKFI 90.1 FM Kansas City Community Radio

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BETTER LATE THAN NEVER 1:00:30

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Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by […] The post BETTER LATE THAN NEVER appeared first on KKFI.By KKFI 90.1 FM Kansas City Community Radio