Best Gamez Media Podcasts (2025)

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Navigating reentry with Bleu Inkk Watkins and Roberto Ramirez. 1:17:50

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On this episode, Crystal and Graham are joined by Bleu Inkk Watkins and Roberto Ramirez. Together, they dive into what it is like navigating reentry after incarceration. - Season 4 is all about the journey of incarceration. From arrests, to sentencing, to family connections, parole hearings, and reentry. To access the episode transcript, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Navigating Family Connections with Sandra and Jesse Suarez 54:18

1M ago54:18

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On this episode, Crystal and Graham are joined by Sandra and Jesse Suarez. Together, they dive into what it is like navigating family connections through incarceration. - Season 4 is all about the journey of incarceration. From arrests, to sentencing, to family connections, parole hearings, and reentry. To access the episode transcript, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Experiencing a Board of Parole Hearing w/ Juan Gamez. 1:01:17

1M ago1:01:17

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On this episode, Crystal and Graham are joined byJuan Gamez. Together, they dive into what it is like to experience a Board of Parole hearing. - Season 4 is all about the journey of incarceration. From arrests, to sentencing, to family connections, parole hearings, and reentry. To access the episode transcript, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠InitiateJustice.org/Podcas…

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Experiencing a trial with Chris Johnson. 1:10:44

2M ago1:10:44

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On this episode, Crystal and Graham are joined by Chris Johnson. Together, they dive into all things trials. - Season 4 is all about the journey of incarceration. From arrests, to sentencing, to family connections, parole hearings, and reentry. To access the episode transcript, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠InitiateJustice.org/Podcast⁠…

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Signing a plea deal with Fernando Delgado. 38:40

3M ago38:40

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On this episode, Crystal and Graham are joined by former incarcerated organizer, Fernando Delgado. Together, they dive into all things plea deals. - Season 4 is all about the journey of incarceration. From arrests, to sentencing, to family connections, parole hearings, and reentry. To access the episode transcript, visit ⁠⁠⁠InitiateJustice.org/Podc…

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Experiencing arrests with Hugo Gonzalez. 36:26

3M ago36:26

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On this episode, Crystal and Graham are joined by Hugo Gonzalez. Together, they dive into what it is like to experience arrests. - Season 4 is all about the journey of incarceration. From arrests, to sentencing, to family connections, parole hearings, and reentry. To access the episode transcript, visit ⁠⁠InitiateJustice.org/Podcast⁠…

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The history of mass incarceration with Antoinette Ratcliffe 45:52

4M ago45:52

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On this episode, Crystal and Graham are joined by Antoinette Ratcliffe, Executive Director at Initiate Justice. Together, they kick off Season 4 and dive into the history of mass incarceration. - Season 4 is all about the journey of incarceration. From arrests, to sentencing, to family connections, parole hearings, and reentry. To access the episod…

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Let's Talk: Changing the Narrative w/ Rasheeda Jones 30:32

2+ y ago30:32

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On the last episode of Season 3, Graham and Crystal are joined by Rasheeda Jones. Rasheeda is a mental advocate, community organizer, and self-published author of Justice- a children's book about a young boy navigating his feelings through his father's incarceration. Together, they discuss how they work towards changing the current narrative on peo…

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Let's Talk: Gangs and Immigration in the Media 36:08

2+ y ago36:08

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On this episode, Crystal and Graham are joined by Valerie, a public school teacher and community organizer. Together, they discuss the stories on gangs and immigration that are omitted by the media. - Season 3 is about the media’s involvement in carceral or abolitionist thinking- how it uses narratives to impact, radicalize, and shift culture. To a…

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Minisode Six: The one where we talk about organizing while incarcerated. 31:36

2+ y ago31:36

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On Minisode Six: The one where we talk about organizing while incarcerated, Adam and Lee discuss Initiate Justice's Inside Organizing department. Together they discuss the barriers incarcerated organizers face and their experience as former incarcerated organizers. To donate to Initiate Justice's Inside Organizing department, visit: GiveButter.com/…

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Let's Talk: Protests in the Media w/ Alec Karakatsanis 32:44

2+ y ago32:44

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On this episode, Crystal and Graham are joined by Alec Karakatsanis. Together, they discuss the history of protests and how they're represented in the media. Alec is a civil rights lawyer and former public defender, and the founder and executive director of Civil Rights Corps. - Season 3 is about the media’s involvement in carceral or abolitionist …

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Let's Talk: Houselessness & Drugs in the Media w/ Selena Miranda 34:57

2+ y ago34:57

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On this episode, Crystal and Graham are joined by Selena Miranda. Together, they discuss houselessness, drugs, and their conflation and portrayal in the media. - Season 3 is about the media’s involvement in carceral or abolitionist thinking- how it uses narratives to impact, radicalize, and shift culture. To access the episode transcript, visit Ini…

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Let's Talk: Mass Shootings w/ Qasim Rashid 40:25

2+ y ago40:25

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On this episode, Crystal and Graham are joined by Qasim Rashid. Together, they discuss mass shootings, how they're represented in the media, and how collectively, we can make a difference in our communities. Qasim Rashid is a lawyer, author, and host of The Qasim Rashid Show on Sirius XM Channel 126 on Sundays @ 10am EST. - Season 3 is about the me…

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Let's Talk: Copaganda w/ Lewis Wallace 41:06

2+ y ago41:06

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On this episode, Crystal and Ra are joined by Lewis Wallace. Together, they discuss what copaganda is and how it is embedded in our daily lives. Lewis is a journalist, podcaster, and the abolition journalism fellow for Interrupting Criminalization, an organization co-founded by Mariame Kaba and Andrea J. Ritchie. - Season 3 is about the media’s inv…

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Let's Talk: Media Misdirection 30:54

2+ y ago30:54

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On this episode, Crystal and Graham discuss media misdirection and how the stories we are hearing, celebrating, or being afraid of are not actually complete. - Season 3 is about the media’s involvement in carceral or abolitionist thinking- how it uses narratives to impact, radicalize, and shift culture. To access the episode transcript, visit Initi…

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Let's Talk: Media Literacy with Ra Avis 36:22

2+ y ago36:22

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Our co-hosts, Crystal and Graham, are joined by Ra Avis, our Season 2 co-host, to discuss what media literacy is and how they can apply learned skills in their day to day lives! -- Season 3 is about the media’s involvement in carceral or abolitionist thinking- how it uses narratives to impact, radicalize, and shift culture. To access the episode tr…

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Let's Talk: Sensationalized & Criminal Entertainment 36:22

2+ y ago36:22

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Welcome to Season 3! This season is about the media’s involvement in carceral or abolitionist thinking- how it uses narratives to impact, radicalize, and shift culture. On this episode, learn about Crystal and our new host, Graham Finochio's, thoughts on sensationalized and criminal entertainment!. -- To access the episode transcript, visit Initiat…

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Minisode Five: The one where we talk about incarceration and the holiday season. 37:14

3y ago37:14

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On Minisode Five: The one where we talk about incarceration and the holiday season, Crystal and Adam are joined by Danielle Macias from True Blue Stationary. Together they discuss the creative ways they stay connected to their incarcerated loved ones during the holiday season, and the barriers they face trying to do so. To access the episode transc…

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Minisode Four: The one where we talk about universal voting rights. 24:29

3y ago24:29

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On Minisode Four: The one where we talk about universal voting rights, Graham is joined by Nicole Porter, the Senior Director of Advocacy from The Sentencing Project. Graham and Nicole discuss the movement working towards ending disenfranchised voting in the United States. To access the episode transcript, visit InitiateJustice.org/Podcast…

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Minisode Three: The one where we talk about prison art. 16:31

3y ago16:31

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On this Minisode: The one where we talk about prison art, Ra and Crystal talk about art— how it is made inside prisons despite the barriers incarcerated folks face, and the ways people use art as activism. Crystal shares The ART Gallery, a special event hosted by Initiate Justice, made possible by the participation of incarcerated artists. To learn…

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Abolition Addresses How Prisons Perpetuate Violence 56:11

3y ago56:11

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On the final episode of Season 2, Adam is joined by former Season 2 guests and community organizers Adrianna Griffith and Graham Finochio to share their experiences with the prison system. Together, they discuss the failures of our system as a vehicle for rehabilitation and safety, and the type of care and insight that is most responsible for creat…

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Abolition Addresses Violences Against Children 26:05

3+ y ago26:05

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On episode 9, Abolition Addresses Violences Against Children, Abolition is for Everybody’s hosts dive into violences they have experienced as children, as well as ways we all contribute to them. They discuss the failures of society as a vehicle for safety, intervention, and the type of insight and work that is most responsible for creating a new pa…

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A Message for Father's Day 1:30

3+ y ago1:30

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Audio Captioning: We’re so thankful for the Dad’s who fight and heal with us. On this Father’s Day, we’d like to acknowledge the incarcerated fathers around the world who continue to parent through 15-minute phone calls, countless letters, and behind glass doors. We know first-hand how incarceration strains and shifts relationships, and how 92% of …

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Abolition Addresses Domestic Violence and Family Harm 49:56

3+ y ago49:56

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On episode 8, Abolition Addresses Domestic Violence and Family Harm, Abolition is for Everybody’s co-hosts are joined by former LWOP and DropLWOP advocate, Susan Bustamante. Together, the hosts talk about Susan’s experience with domestic violence and family harm and her perspective after being incarcerated for 31 years. We also discuss the failures…

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Abolition Addresses Gun Violence 41:57

3+ y ago41:57

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On episode 7, Abolition Addresses Gun Violence, Adam, Crystal and Ra hear the story of a currently incarcerated individual. Together, the hosts talk about the lineage of harms that led to his own participation in the cycle, as someone who has caused this type of harm. We also discuss the failures of our systems as a vehicle for safety, and the type…

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Abolition Addresses Sexual Assault 45:14

3+ y ago45:14

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On episode 6, Abolition Addresses Sexual Assault, Abolition is for Everybody’s co-hosts are joined by Initiate Justice’s Outside Organizer and Abolition Corner facilitator, Sarah. Together, the hosts talk about Sarah’s experience with sexual assault and her perspective as an abolitionist who has experienced this harm. We also discuss the failures o…

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A message for Mother's Day. 1:32

3+ y ago1:32

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Audio Captioning: We’re so thankful to the moms who fight and heal with us— our Inside Organizer moms, our Inside Member moms, our Outside Organizer moms, our Staff moms, our Volunteer moms, our Outside Member moms, our Ally moms, and everyone — birth givers or not— who hold this work in motherly love. We know first-hand how incarceration strains a…

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Abolition Addresses Murder/ Manslaughter 50:06

3+ y ago50:06

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On episode 5, Abolition Addresses Murder/ Manslaughter, Adam, Crystal and Ra hear Dan's story. Dan is a currently incarcerated individual whose actions led to the death of his bestfriend, Jr. Together, the hosts talk about the lineage of harms that led to Dan's own participation in the cycle, as someone who was charged with manslaughter. We also di…

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Minisode Two: The one where we talk about solitary confinement. 18:17

3+ y ago18:17

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On this Minisode: The one where we talk about solitary confinement, Ra is joined by season 1 co-host Lee, and Pamila Lew, an attorney in the Investigations Unit at Disability Rights California. Pamila shares the history of solitary confinement, the different ways state facilities refer to it, and the many different communities of folks who are plac…

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Abolition Addresses Robbery 45:08

3+ y ago45:08

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On episode 4, Abolition Address Robbery, Adam, Crystal and Ra are joined by community organizer and Success Stories' Transformational Coach and Coach Coordinator, Graham Finochio. Together, they talk about the lineage of harms that led to Graham's own participation in the cycle as someone who was charged with robbery. We also discuss the failures o…

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Abolition Serves Survivors 44:46

3+ y ago44:46

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On episode 3, Abolition Serves Survivors, Crystal and Ra are joined by community organizer Adrianna Griffith. They dive into how abolition centers survivors, and what it looks like now in Stockton California's Women’s Center Youth & Family Services where Adrianna is currently employed. In this season of Abolition is for Everybody, we talk about har…

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Abolition Addresses State Violence 41:51

3+ y ago41:51

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On this episode, our hosts dive into different forms of state violence they have witnessed and experienced. They ask our listeners to think about the way violence has been perpetuated in their lives by the state. In this season of Abolition is for Everybody, we talk about harm–what creates it, what recycles it, and how we can find our way to meanin…

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Abolition Disrupts Cycles of Violence 43:34

3+ y ago43:34

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On this episode, our new hosts Crystal and Adam, join Ra to discuss the different harms they have experienced throughout their lives and the many things we could have done to prevent them. In this season of Abolition is for Everybody, we talk about harm–what creates it, what recycles it, and how we can find our way to meaningful means of repair. To…

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Minisode One: The one where we talk about vaccines. 19:36

3+ y ago19:36

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On this Minisode: The one where we talk about vaccines, Ra is joined by Initiate Justice's executive director and season 1 co-host, Taina, and Communications Coordinator, Michelle. They discuss how we make abolitionist choices in real life situations, what vaccines have to do with abolition, and how we live our values while doing the work. To acces…

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Browns Vs Bengals 34:31

4y ago34:31

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On this Episode You'll find out what raycon is short for which is (Ray Controversial) Raycon and Jrock talks about the victory 41-16 by the browns in the Battle of Ohio Showdown ,Also local browns die hard Matt from berea chimed in on his takeaways from the game. Send us Questions via email or direct messages through our many social media pages, Pl…

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Week 9 38:04

4y ago38:04

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Browns vs Bengals rivalry game of the week, this will be a must win game for the browns coming off a conference game loss to the Steelers that lead to Odell Beckham Jr abruptly wanting out of Cleveland. We dive into obj father causing a media storm from posting a 11 minute video of baker missing his son wide open ,as fans celebrities and even brown…

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Browns vs Steelers Recap 24:31

4y ago24:31

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Browns lose 15-10 to the steelers in a underwhelming performance by the whole team. We discuss possible trade options on odell and what we need to do moving forward. Send us Questions via email or direct messages through our many social media pages, Please support us as we get better and continue to grow on this podcasting Journey . Share and Like …

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Week 8 37:28

4y ago37:28

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Raycon and Jrock dive into week 8 Browns vs Steelers , Baker Mayfield returning with the shoulder injury and much more Send us Questions via email or direct messages through our many social media pages, Please support us as we get better and continue to grow on this podcasting Journey . Share and Like Email. [email protected] Fb. facebook.com/…

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Browns Vs Broncos 30:55

4y ago30:55

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On this episodes dive deep into the browns vs Broncos where the browns won 17-13 with a back up quarterback(case keenum) and a backup running back (d’ernest Johnson) Are the browns cursed we have am the solution!! Send us Questions via email or direct messages through our many social media pages, Please support us as we get better and continue to g…

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Week 7 1:02:07

4y ago1:02:07

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On this episode of Card Table Podcast Raycon and Jrock Talk about the Browns vs the Broncos ,and how with no Baker Mayfield can we succeed with Case Keenum ?Broncos Offense Teddy B, Sutton and Melvin Gordon, The Defense John Johnson and Denzel Ward Also Von Miller the killer ? Netflex , Predictions ,Dk Metcalf vs Shannon Sharp so disrepectful, Clev…

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Browns Vs Cardinals Instant Reaction 37:21

4y ago37:21

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Kyler Murray comes to Cleveland puts on a show ,Throwing for 229 passing yards on 20/30 with 4 Touchdowns. Kevin stefanski went for it several times to cause turnovers after turnover will his aggressiveness ever stop ? Alot of Browns key players sustained injuries from this game it was a rough matchup that the browns was not ready for no matter the…

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Week 6 1:10:30

4y ago1:10:30

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Cardinals vs the Browns Week 6 Match-up Brown are 3 points favorites at home for this game. Raycon Jrock talks about this epic battle and how Odell needs a big game or the browns might possibly trade odell ? Kevin Stefanski conspiracy ?a Baker Mayfield Social Media and wife , Baker Chant , Odell Career start .Jack Conklin PFF Grades also J.o.K and …

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Browns Vs Chargers 30:40

4y ago30:40

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On this episode of Card Table Podcast, RayCon and Jrock dive deep into the Browns vs Chargers match-up. Baker Mayfield and Justin Herbert put on a show for the ages, racking up over a total of 1000 yards and 89 points in a new school shootout .Kevin Stefanski makes head scratching calls at the end of the 4th quarter he would later say he regretted,…

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Week 5 1:04:51

4y ago1:04:51

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- [x] Now #BrownFans we get deep in this conversation and we all know how far we spread In #sportsculture. You’re not only getting #NFL #predictions, #Brownsanalysis, #HotTakes ;we also dive into #Movies #Culture #Music and even #politcs. So come #tuneIn #Takeaseat and #enjoytheride on this episode of the #cardtablePodcast. Now #listen as we Guide …

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Abolition is Closing Prisons & Defunding the Police with Brian Kaneda 53:39

4y ago53:39

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On this episode, Lee and Ra are joined by Brian Kaneda from Californians United for a Responsible Budget (CURB) to discuss the need to reduce prison and police budgets, the three prison closures that have been announced in California, and more issues related to moving funds from the prison and police system into community resources. To access the t…

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Week 4 39:06

4y ago39:06

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We run down our Prediction record from last and then do our weekly predictions for week 4, Games to Watch #Rams vs #Cardinals reaction #aarondonald #kylermurray, #Bucs vs #Patriots reaction #tombrady #footballpodcast #billbelick , #Ravens vs #Broncos #vonmiller #lamarJackson , Weekly #InjuryReport #Odell #GreedyWilliams #Gregnewsome #DalvinCook #ki…

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Recap Win Browns vs Bears 20:41

4y ago20:41

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Browns win big #mylesgarrett #browns #clevelandsports #bakermayfield #kareemhunt #obj #odell #nfl #joewoods #jok #top3nflteams #hottakes --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cardtablepodcast/support

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Week 3 Browns Vs Bears Review 46:56

4y ago46:56

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Injury report, #BakerMayfield, #Odell , #Jarvis ,# brownsOline , #Justinfields , Week3 report , #Grantdelpit , #Hottakes , #Constructivecriticism ,#Over/Under --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cardtablepodcast/support

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Abolition is Disability Justice 58:32

4y ago58:32

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On this episode, Ra, Lee, and Taina discuss into the importance in addressing disability justice towards our goal of abolition. To access the transcript for this episode visit, www.InitiateJustice.org/Podcast

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Week 2 26:25

4y ago26:25

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Browns vs Texas Win recap ,Baker Mayfield leads the browns to victory on a 19/21 performance. Top 3 players of the game ,#injury report , #Odell Beckham , #JoeWoods ,#Steelerssuck , #GoBrowns--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cardtablepodcast/support