Involved

Send us a kite In the final episode of season one, Myra provides an update on her husband's transition to work release. As she waits outside the facility, Myra expresses gratitude for the support they've received and reflects on the significant events of the past three weeks and two days. She recounts the stress of the first day of work release, where they endured a 24-hour blackout peri...

Send us a kite In Episode 11 Myra prepares for her husband's upcoming move to work release. She discusses the last visit - reminiscing on the first time she shared a visit with the audience in the beginning of the show. Myra reminisces about their shared history and the intricate details she knows about her husband, contrasting their upbringing and acknowledging the systemic factors influenci...

Send us a kite In episode 10 Myra shares that her husband's prison sentence has been extended by 60 days for an evidence-based program, despite his eligibility for work release. She emphasizes the importance of work release in easing inmates back into society and criticizes the prison's manipulation of programs to maintain funding. Myra examines the Non Profit Industrial Complex's f...

Send us a kite In Episode 9, Myra's discussing the consequences her husband faces for possessing a contraband jalapeño in prison.  Check out friends of the show Hard Bedded Women Band at: https://www.hardbeddedwomenband.com/ Stream their song Investment Banker's Daughter (Better Version) wherever you listen to music. Here are a few options: Spotify , Apple Music , Pandora , SoundCloud ,...

Send us a kite In episode 8, Myra explains what Copaganda is (spoiler alert it's propaganda designed to portray law enforcement in a positive light.) She explains the ways Copaganda is included in various aspects of society, from media and entertainment to schools and communities, illustrating how Copaganda influences public opinion and perpetuates harmful narratives. She emphasizes the need...

Send us a kite In Episode 7 Myra gives an honest account of prison programming and treatment, exposing the dishonesty of the way these programs are run. As her husband nears release, she reveals their anxieties about "short time" and the risks associated with impending freedom. Myra attends a family council meeting, and discusses the stark contrasts between reformist and abolitionist app...

Send us a kite In episode 6, Myra takes us through a visit with her husband in prison. She describes the process of entering the facility, the emotional connection during the visit, and the mundane activities a visit includes. Despite the restrictions and surveillance, their love provides a temporary escape from the harsh reality of prison life. Myra also discusses the challenges of obtaining publ...

Send us a kite In episode 5 Myra's husband transfers to a new prison facility. Myra shares her frustrations including the arbitrary nature of transfers, the impact on relationships, and the power dynamics within prison communities. She discusses the challenges of visits, the prevalence of infractions, and the consequences suffered by incarcerated individuals due to personal relationships amon...

Send us a kite In Episode 4 Myra takes the listener along as she navigates mental health court in support of her brother. She critiques diversion courts, emphasizing their role in expanding the criminal legal system rather than reforming it. Along the way, she shares personal anecdotes about struggles with housing and mental health services, as well as her own experiences managing her husband&apos...

Send us a kite In Episode 3, Myra counts down the days until her husband's release and takes us through a special event at the prison. She reflects on the isolation of prisons and the joy of small moments, like seeing her husband enjoy a rare meal of eating real food. Myra highlights serious issues, such as poor prison food quality, water contamination caused by a nearby Air Force base, and i...

Send us a kite In this episode, Myra  counts down the days until her husband's release and gets into the complexities of solitary confinement - clarifying misconceptions, while describing the harsh realities her husband faces, including loss of personal belongings, the strain of isolation, and the impact on his mental health. Myra shares how she and her husband communicate through coded lette...

Send us a kite In the inaugural episode of "Involved," Myra introduces listeners to the harsh realities faced by prison wives and families of the incarcerated. Broadcasting from the parking lot of Theirway Heights Prison, Myra launches ‘Prison Wife Radio’ and shares her personal experiences and observations, shedding light on the systemic issues within the Department of Corrections (DOC)...

Send us a kite Involved is a 12-episode podcast using education, humor, and heart  to deep dive into the criminal legal system: You’ll learn about cell tags, laugh about contraband jalapeños, and love rooting for our lead Myra and her husband as she works to support him, and the more than 2 million people incarcerated in the United States of America. Involved is the story about the people who visi...