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Aging Inside | Honoring the Legacy of Mujahid Farid
This episode aired originally in October 2015. Host Ronald Day, Associated VP of DRCPP, interviews Ashley Demyan, Research Associate at Vera Institute; and Mujahid Farid, Lead Organizer at Release Aging People in Prison (RAPP). The conversation focuses on the situation for those who have enter into...
A Spotlight on Mass Supervision: Rethinking Technical Violations
Host Ronald F. Day, VP of programs at The Fortune Society, leads a discussion about the explosion in technical parole violations, the impact of these violations on individuals, the community, and the system, and ways to address this challenge. Guests are Tanya R. Pierce, co-founder and president of...
Gay USA: Mike Pence Not Anti-Gay?
White House claims Mike Pence can't be anti-gay, charming story of Lily Tomlin... and much more!
Aired on September 5th, 2019
Imagining the Radical Love and Power of the Young Lords
Host Jim Vrettos interviews Felipe Luciano, Afro-Puerto Rican American poet, activist, radio, television, print journalist. They talk about Luciano's life and his involvement with the Young Lords.
Imagining An End of the Tortured Path to Death Row and the Death Penalty
Host Jim Vrettos interviews Alan Stolzer from Military Initiative in the studio and Stanley Howard Co-author of "Tortured By Blue:The Chicago Police Torture Story" via phone call from an Illinois jail.
Back to School: The Challenges of Parenting Post-Incarceration
More than 2.7 million children in the U.S. currently have an incarcerated parent, and 10 million children experienced this at some point in their lives. The incarceration of an individual affects people who are often referred to as “hidden victims” - people impacted but rarely considered when...
Imagining A New Political World of People Power
Host Jim Vrettos interviews Nick Brana, Founder and Director Movement for a People's Party; and Russell Gray, Activist at Extinction Rebellion. They talk about the journey fighting for climate change.
Land of the Free and Home of the Brave?
A reflection and examination of the final phrase of the Star Spangled Banner.
Is the United States really the land of the free and home of the brave?
The American criminal justice system holds approximately 2.3 million people in 1,719 state prisons, 109 federal prisons, 1,772 juvenile correctional...
Gay USA: Queens County Elects Queer Latina for DA
Woman that identifies as Queer Latina elected District Attorney in Queens county • African-American person head of human rights campaign • talking with Queer Liberation March organizers... and much more!
Aired June 27th, 2019
Remembering Kwame Brathwaite
Kwame Brathwaite, MNN Producer, renowned photographer, and cultural icon passed away on April 1, 2023, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire artists and activists alike. Born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1938, Brathwaite was a self-taught photographer who became an integral part of the...
Ralph McDaniels Honored With Trailblazer Award
Manhattan Neighborhood Network (MNN) honored legendary producer Ralph McDaniels for his contributions to entertainment and community media on Wednesday, March 22 in its new multimedia facility in midtown. His award-winning show, Video Music Box (VMB) has aired on public access television for over...