Prison Pipeline

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Karen James, acarpinelli, emma lugo, Doug McVay
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Prison Pipeline
MISSION STATEMENT

Prison Pipeline is a radio program dedicated to educating the public about the Oregon criminal justice system. Our goal is to present a unique understanding of the criminal justice system, address the root causes of crime, and challenge the status quo. We seek to promote awareness and activism in order to foster a safe, healthy, and just society. Tune in every Monday at 6:30 P.M. to hear our hosts Karen James, Adam Carpinelli, Emma Lugo, & Doug McVay explore the Oregon justice system with a variety of guests. Hosts rotate weekly.

 
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Topic tags: 
Activism, Class, Civil Rights/Human Rights, Civil Liberties, Government/Politics, Law/Court/Crime, Prison
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Working for Reform

Airs at: Sun, 01/25/2009 at 4:00pm
Produced for:  Prison Pipeline
Ruth Kovacs and Rebecca Nay talked about the work of advocates for prison reform. Rebecca, co-host of Gender Blender (usually the third Tuesday of the month from 6:00 to 7:00 pm) asked Ruth to define her mission and to tell what meeting with the prisoners has taught her thi... Read more

Cruel and Unusual

Airs at: Sun, 01/11/2009 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Prison Pipeline
One of the producer/directors of the award winning film, “Cruel and Unusual”, Janet Baus gave Prison Pipeline a telephone interview. We discussed the problems that transgender prisoners must face. The conversation between Janet, Rebecca (our KBOO engineer) and Ruth (PP Host... Read more

Books to Prisoners

Airs at: Sun, 01/04/2009 at 4:00pm
Produced for:  Prison Pipeline
Jonathan Farbowitz and Alex Fish from Books for Prisoners gave us an update about the program. Books to Prisoners P.O. Box 11222 Portland, OR 97211 pdxbookstoprisoners@riseup.net pdxbookstoprisoners.org Volunteer Nights are Mondays & Tuesdays 5:30-8pm. at 1112 NE Morton St. ... Read more

Locked Up - Locked Out

Airs at: Sun, 12/28/2008 at 4:00pm
Produced for:  Prison Pipeline
The sound track for "Locked Up - Locked Out" tells about the California organization, All Of Us Or None. This national organizing movement, started by formerly incarcerated people whose goal is to build political power in the communities most affected by mass incarceration ... Read more

A New Start

Airs at: Sun, 12/21/2008 at 4:00pm
Produced for:  Prison Pipeline
Our guest was released just two weeks ago. Ruth Kovacs and Matt talk about the joys of being released, the dinner his mom fixed, and the welcome from his girl, family and friends. Matt also talks abut why he feels sure that he will not be returning to prison. His own decisi... Read more

Life after Prison

Airs at: Sun, 12/07/2008 at 4:00pm
Produced for:  Prison Pipeline
Ruth was joined Thai. He’s been out of prison for a few years and they talked about the problems of trying to get a life again. Fortunately he has a few friends that help him, but finding employment has been a struggle. Thai shared his insights about what it is like to be a... Read more

Strugglebration for Mumia

Airs at: Sun, 11/23/2008 at 4:00pm
Produced for:  Prison Pipeline
Guest, Shaun Carnahan and Ruth Kovacs talk about  December 9 when  KBOO  co-sponsors a Strugglebration event for Mumia Abu-Jamal. Folks will gather at the Cultural Center  of Portland State University, from 6 to 9 pm, Tuesday, December 9. There will be music, speakers and f... Read more

Prison Pipeline

Airs at: Mon, 11/17/2008 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Produced for:  Prison Pipeline
Ruth interviews Patrick O'Connor, author of the book "The Framing of Mumia."  Read more

The Framing of Mumia

Airs at: Sun, 11/16/2008 at 4:00pm
Produced for:  Prison Pipeline
Patrick O’Connor, author of “The Framing of Mumia”, talked about his book and shared information that has not been presented before the publication of his book. He described part of the injustice of the trial, the lies about a so-called confession—which did not exist, and  ... Read more

Mumia updates from Suzanne Ross

Airs at: Sun, 11/09/2008 at 4:00pm
Produced for:  Prison Pipeline
Suzanne Ross of the New York City Free Mumia organization provided updates on Mumia’s case. The prosecution  is trying to reinstate the death penalty and appealing to the U.S. Supreme Court. December 9 is the anniversary of the death of Officer Faulkner so demonstrations an... Read more