Author: Rahsaan "New York" Thomas
First-ever International Prison Radio Conference shows potential of ‘story power’ to effect change
“It's heartening prison radio is being used all over the world as a tool … to advocate for people,” said Thanh Tran, ...Governor’s decision gives ‘Ear Hustle’ host a chance at freedom
Rahsaan "New York" Thomas' appointment with a parole board could bring him an early release from prison.After release from prison, ‘Ear Hustle’ host seeks repeal of three-strikes law
“What we have consistently experienced is three-strikes being put on the shelf every time something else comes up as if it’s someone’s ...The creators of ‘Ear Hustle’: ‘We were just trying to tell stories’
The creators of the award-winning podcast about prison life discuss the show's future and how they wrote their new book, "This Is ...After parole, podcast producers are turning skills learned in prison into paying gigs
“It feels good to be employed, it feels better to be in a field that I love, and it feels greater to ...‘Uncuffed’ podcast lets incarcerated people tell their stories, their way
“Everyone deserves a chance to share their truth unmitigated because we all have so much to learn from the way incarcerated people ...Amid the pandemic, ‘Ear Hustle’ pivots to covering COVID within prison’s walls
"Ear Hustle has done several tough interviews before, but this is my toughest."
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